This is the writing and marketing show with Wendy H. Jones, It does what it says on the tin. Everything you need to find your way around the business of being a writer.
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Crafting Captivating Settings: How Locale Shapes a Novel's Soul with Best-Selling Author Danny Petrie
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Discover the magic that unfolds when setting takes center stage in a novel, transforming lifeless backdrops into dynamic entities with a soul of their own. This week, best-selling author Danny Petrie joins me, Wendy H Jones, to unravel the secrets behind crafting settings that captivate and characters who resonate with readers like old friends. Ami…
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Have you ever faced a character in a book so flat they seem to fall off the page? Fear not, fellow wordsmiths, for I, Wendy H Jones, am here to share the secret sauce to spicing up your characters! This episode of the Writing and Marketing Show is a treasure trove of insights into the subtle art of characterisation. From the lush setting of Wester …
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Fate threw a curveball that had us scrambling from the flames of my cousin's house fire to the tranquil embrace of a dense woodland retreat. As I share the harrowing details and our impromptu relocation, you'll feel the weight of the narrative's backdrop—the enigmatic allure of the woods—taking center stage. It's in this unexpected haven where I po…
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Embracing the Unfamiliar: A Journey of Resilience and Creative Exploration with Wendy H Jones
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Life has a way of tossing curveballs that can either strike us out or propel us to new heights. When my home was devastated by a flood, it felt like a heart-wrenching setback, but that experience became a catalyst for growth and new opportunities in my writing and work. Embrace change with me, Wendy H Jones, as I recount the resilience it took to r…
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Get ready for a thrilling journey as we sit down with Marty McNair, debut author of the riveting dystopian novel, Island of Ruin. McNair's fascination with dystopian fiction, her inspirations, and the journey of her protagonist, Jasmine, are laid bare in this intriguing conversation. The struggle against oppression, the power of resilience and the …
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When COVID-19 left me, Wendy H Jones, wiped out, it was a wake-up call to the importance of self-care. Fellow authors, this episode is an intimate reflection on that experience and a stark reminder of how crucial looking after ourselves is. We're diving deep into the strategies that have seen me through - quality sleep, avoiding late-night exposure…
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Summoning all mystery enthusiasts and budding crime writers! Get ready for an engrossing conversation with Phoenix-based author, Claire A Murray. Armed with a suite of compelling short stories and novels, she'll reveal the secret behind crafting narratives that have readers clinging to the edge of their seats. Ever wondered how to create dialogue t…
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Imagine strolling through the lush greens of nature, absorbing tranquility, and penning down your observations to engage readers worldwide. Our guest Linda Brown has done just that! She’s turned her lockdown walks into a successful career, writing for Nature magazines. Linda's experiences and writings bring nature to life, painting vivid imagery wi…
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Crafting Captivating Series Characters with Linda Mather: Techniques, Diversity, and Maintaining Continuity
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Ever wondered how to make your series characters captivating, engaging, and real? The key is layering their personalities, their stories, their motivations, and their unresolved issues in just the right way. Today, we're honored to have Linda Mather, author of a murder mystery series starring an astrologer-private investigator, on the show. As a se…
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A fascinating glimpse into the world of mortuary archaeology with our expert guest, Sarah N Rubin. Sarah, a seasoned archaeologist, takes us on an enlightening journey through the lens of time, sharing her rich experiences from excavations all over the world, from Ohio to Jerusalem. Promising a wealth of intriguing insights, we traverse the boundar…
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Ready to venture into the world of pocket novels? Let's uncover the secrets together with Sue Cook, the acclaimed pocket novelist. Our chat goes beyond the size, length, and style as we understand what it takes to craft a captivating narrative within the constraints of a pocket novel. We reveal why staying slightly under the word count is crucial a…
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Join Wendy H Jones as she engages in a fascinating conversation with Lynn Random, a seasoned volunteer and expert in the field of search and rescue. With a rich background in advertising, marketing, and public relations, Lynn brings a unique perspective to this critical area of community service. Her stories are riveting; from volunteering with loc…
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Ever wondered how a seasoned journalist crafts fascinating stories for children's magazines? Join us as we unravel this intriguing world with our guest, Rebekah, a content producer for Children's Magazine at DC Thompson. Rebecca gives us an insider's view on the unique aspects of writing for children, emphasizing the need for interactive elements s…
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What if you could captivate young minds and inspire a love for reading? Join me and children's picture book author, Pauline Tate, as we navigate this enchanting world. We dive into the art of crafting engaging characters and compelling narratives, exploring the vital role of illustrations and the delicate balance between simplicity and captivating …
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Ever wondered how to transform your manuscript from good to brilliant? Today, we’re demystifying the art of self-editing and sharing coveted tricks to enhance your writing style. Home in on sentence structure, narrative flow, and the fine details of spelling and grammar to shape your narrative into an engaging masterpiece. Discover the power of pot…
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Discover the power of art and music in historical fiction research with award-winning author, Sheena MacLeod. Infuse your writing with the emotional depth and rich dimensionality that these two mediums offer. Our conversation journeys through Sheena's fascinating approach to research, touching on areas such as the emotional turmoil of Scots during …
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Ever felt like you're chasing inspiration with a club, only to watch it flutter away just out of reach? You're not alone. We've been there, and in this podcast episode, we share how we overcame it and how you can too. We offer practical tips to keep your motivation and inspiration alive, drawing from the wisdom of writing giants like Jack London an…
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I am sure I don't need to convince anyone of the value of podcasts as you are listening to one. However, have you ever thought about how you can use it to help market your books? In today's solo episode I talk about effective use of podcasts as part of your marketing portfolio.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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AI or artificial intelligence, is the hot topic for discussion in writers' circles at the moment. However, love it or hate it, it is not going away. Today's episode is a balanced discussion about AI outlining both sides of the argument, so you, the writer, can make your own informed choice regarding the topic.…
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Today I talk to debut novelist Marti M. McNair About her journey and what she is doing to promote her book. Her inspirational journey is choc full of information that will help anyone wherever they re in their writing journey.توسط Wendy H. Jones/Marti M. McNair
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Today I am talking to Dystopian Fiction author L. G. Jenkins about writing dystopian fiction. She gives us hints and tips about the genre and reasons why it is so popular. From secreting to character and everything in between this is your chance to find out everything you need to know about the genre. You can find out more about Lydia on her websit…
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As writers we often have this vision of what our life will be like - sitting in our writing cave doing nothing but writing. Then reality sets in. Today's episode is taking a look at everything an author is often doing other than writing. If you would like to submit an article to Writers' Narrative the email address is writersnarrative@gmail.com…
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Today I am talking to Leigh Russell, author of the DI Geraldine Steele Mysteries, about writing a long running series. Leigh is now writing the 21st book in the series. We chat about developing story and character arcs, keeping the series fresh and so much more. https://www.leighrussell.co.ukتوسط Wendy H. Jones
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Today, I talk to Jane Brocklehurst, a professional declutterer and author of Home Freed: The Theology of Decluttering about how to declutter your life in order to boost your creativity.توسط Wendy H. Jones/Jane Brocklehurst
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Today I am chatting to Actress and Author Sophie Neville about her creative career from starring as Kitty in the original Swallows and Amazons to a ward winning author via artist and cartographer. We talk about writing for the BBC, writing novels and memoirs and sketching and how this can all combine for a fascinating and diverse author career…
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Today I am talking to Award Winning Author Dani Pettrey about the value of attending Conferences, Events and trade fairs and how they can help boost your author career. With hints tips and advice to help you navigate the conference circuit and make the most of your attendance at such events.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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In today's episode I talk to author Ruth Leigh about writing fan fiction based on the novels of Jane Austen. We talk about how fan fiction can be commercial and the ways it can be written to engage the modern reader.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Have you ever thought about employing a Virtual Assistant, particularly for marketing your books? How would that work? How can they help you? What are the benefits. Find out in today's interview with Virtual Assistant Jessy Workman. If you want to find out more about how Jessy can help you, contact her below. Her website is currently being restruct…
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Today I am chatting to Judith Gallium Pex, the author of Walk the Land: A journey on Foot Through Israel, about writing travel memoirs. Judith gives us hints and tips about how to get started, the importance of travel memoirs and how to write one which entertains and informs. Website Amazon Author Page Shelter Hostel, Eilat…
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Today I am chatting to Serena Tate about ghostwriting children's books. This is another income stream that you can think about adding to your portfolio. Well worth listening and checking out the ideas.توسط Wendy H. Jones/Serena Tate
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Today I am chatting to Jess Workman who is a Virtual Assistant leading the life of a digital nomad. We find out what the digital nomad lifestyle is and there are tips for getting the most from it. We also chat about how virtual assistants can help authors market their books. Instagram handles - jessyworkman Facebook - Jess Workman Email- jswmarketi…
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As part of the series on apps and programmes for writers, today I am chatting to Troy Lambert who is the education lead for Plottr. Plottr is a plotting programme I recently came across and I was blown away by it. I'm usually a pantster but this has changed my thinking. http://www.plottr.com/ http://www.troylambertwrites.com/…
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This is a follow on from the solo episode where I discussed my new role on setting up and running a magazine. Today I talk to Lorie Lewis Ham who has been running an online magazine for 12 years, to get an industry perspective.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Conferences are always looking for speakers who are both knowledgable and entertaining and those who hold the relevant skills are in demand. On today's show I give hints and tips for effective public speaking and engaging your audience which will be of benefit to both those looking to move into public speaking or for those wishing to grow their aud…
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Often in our author business we feel like we are running to keep still. Life keeps throwing curve balls at bus and we seem to stagger from one crisis to the next, none of which we can control. During times of crisis, such as the recent global pandemic, everything is out of our control; or is it. Today I am chatting to Rebecca L. Weber who gives us …
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Evernote is yet another powerful app that should be a part of any writer's portfolio. Today I discuss what it can do to help you as a writer and just how powerful tool it is.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Canva has grown over the years to the state where I believe it is one of the most powerful programmes for writers. Today's episode gives an overview of the different ways in which it can be used to support your author career. Three are so many more than you can ever imagine.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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As I have recently taken over as Editor in Chief and publisher of a literary magazine, today's episode is about the reasons for and processes of setting up a digital magazine.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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There are so many apps out there which are useful for writers. Today's episode provides an overview of some of these apps and the reasons they are useful for writers.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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It's almost 2023, so time to look at the year ahead.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Cozy mysteries are extremely popular and Christmas Cozies even more so. Today I talk about why we should consider writing them and give hints and tips as to what makes the perfect cozy mystery.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Sometimes it can be difficult to show up and perform every day. There are days when we feel like hibernating rather than working. Todays episode looks at showing up constantly as a writer.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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As we reach the end of a new year, it's time to take stock of what we ahve done and where we are going in the next year.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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If you re thinking of changing careers as a writer and want to know how to do it, then today's episode with Former Whitehouse Correspondent, John DeDakis, is jam packed with hints and advice.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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In today's stress filled climate this topic has never been so important, not only for writers but for everyone. Join me as I chat to Sandra Ireland, who gives us tips on how writing can help with our wellbeing.توسط Wendy H. Jones/Sandra Ireland
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We all know what NaNoWriMo is but what is Flash NaNoWriMo? Find out in today's chat with award winning flash fiction writer, Allison Symes.توسط Wendy H. Jones/Allison Symes
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As I record this it is the first day of NaNoWriMo 2022. For those who haven't heard of it. it is National Novel Writing Month. Today I talk about the ins and outs of NaNoWriMo and how it can help move your writing forward https://nanonwrimo.orgتوسط Wendy H. Jones
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There have never been so many opportunities to write for anthologies and to get paid for doing what you love. Today I talk to award winning authors Vonnie Winslow Christ and Kelly A. Harmon about the how's and why's of writing for anthologies. You can find out more about them below. Pole to Pole Publishing Vonnie Winslow Crist Kelly A. Harmon…
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When we think of books with characters who are in the military or emergency services, most of us think of war books. Yet, it is so much more than that. How do we get the characters correct when we write such characters? Today, I talk to Dani Pettrey about writing realistic military characters.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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Today I am chatting to award winning Cover Designer, Jessica Bell about the process of designing books and how the cover designer and author can work together.توسط Wendy H. Jones
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