Artist Soapbox creates original audio fiction and chats with artists about their practical tools for the creative process.
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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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A Creative Mind Fiction Podcast, Short Stories & Flash Fiction Audio Books by Carrie Zylka.
Carrie Zylka
Providing you on demand audio entertainment with the push of a button! Complimentary short stories written by Carrie Zylka.
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Mike's Always Right: Adventures in the World of Creative Writing, Self Publishing and Marketing Fiction & Nonfiction Books
Mike Eiman
Mike's Always Right—hosted by Mike Eiman—is high in fiber, and jam packed with inane ramblings about fiction writing, self-publishing, marketing, coffee and whatever else happens to strike Mike's fancy.
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36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in The Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7: B Story
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It's time to write your book and stop holding yourself back! Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you mot…
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35 | Stop Living in Fear and Start Writing Your Book! Shutting Down 3 Lies That Keep Us Stuck
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It's time to write your book and stop holding yourself back! Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you mot…
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34 | Struggling to Get Started? 3 Journal Prompts to Overcome Resistance as an Aspiring Christain Fiction Author
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It's time to write your book and stop holding yourself back! Sign up for the Start Writing Your Book Workshop! https://startwritingliveworkshop.gr-site.com/ In this FREE live workshop we are going to... 1. Get clear on your story 2. Map out key points 3. Overcome the resistance keeping us stuck 4. Establish a writing schedule that will keep you mot…
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33 | Keep Your Story Structure from Unraveling! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 6 - Break into 2
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Over the next 15 episodes we are talking about how to write a book using Save the Cat by breaking down each story beat. Today we are breaking down the first beat in act two AND we are discussing how you can stay on track as you write so your story structure doesn't fall flat. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will…
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Does God care about our creativity? Is your book important to Him? In today's episode we take a look at scripture to disscus: Are our creative desires selfish? Is creativity irresponsible? What if God is waiting for me to wake up and do something more practical with my life? And more... If you've ever had any of these doubts, I'm glad you're here! …
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Over the next 15 episodes we are breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down the final beat in act one - The Debate! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, o…
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30 | Afraid Your Story Isn't Going Anywhere? How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 4 - The Catalyst
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today is all about the catalyst. My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your fiction writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to start, or finish, our books. No more stal…
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Today we are breaking down act one beat three: The Set Up. What is included in the set up? What do we need to set up? What is the best way to introduce all of the information? I hope you are ready, we are going to cover all …
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Enjoy this recording of two original audio dramas performed (LIVE) in front of an audience in the spring of 2024. Capital Arts Theater Guild partnered with Artist Soapbox to present ASBX LIVE: Home Sweet Home. ASBX LIVE was an evening of theatrical fun, featuring LIVE presentations of two original audio dramas, written by North Carolina writers wit…
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28 | Communicate Theme Without Losing Your Audience! How to Write a Book Using Save the Cat Part 2 - Theme Stated
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Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! Today is all about theme! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story structure that will change your writing process forever. We will no longer be afraid to s…
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Openings are hard. Outlining is hard. Writing a book is hard. But there is a way through the fog my friends! Over the next 15 episodes we are going to be breaking down each story beat in Save the Cat so we can outline with confidence! Think of it as your clear road map to fiction writing! My goal is for you to have a new perspective on story struct…
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26 | Are you a Aspiring Author? 3 Things you NEED to know if You Are Serious About Finishing Your Book!
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Do we need a "come to Jesus" scene in our books? If you love God and you love telling stories, you might be asking yourself, "What is the right balance between honoring God and staying authentic to the plot of my story? I am so glad you are here because I believe we don't need a "come to Jesus" moment in our fiction books to be a reflection of Jesu…
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24 | Are You EMBARRASSED to Admit How Long You've Been Writing Your Book? How to Finish Your Book, Even When You Have No Time!
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Almost every single aspiring author I've met was too embarrassed to admit how long they have been working on their book. They dodged the question like it was a poisoned dart. Seriously. The more I pressed for an answer, the more they ran for cover. I remember that feeling like it was yesterday. That's why in todays episode I give practical tips and…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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The number one struggle I hear from christain writers is they are afraid of sounding preachy. How can we overcome this fear, tell a great story, and honor God through it all? We are covering all of that and more in todays episode! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write In…
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Getting to know our fictional characters can be a challenge, but it is crucial to the success of our novels. Character development worksheets don't always work. Most do not ask the right questions in order to help write a strong character arc, and often leave us confused and unsure of who the heck these people even are. That is why in todays episod…
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20 | Frustrated with Limited Creative Growth? Grow your Creative Writing Skills in Under 10 Minutes a Day
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We all have limited time for our creativity, so how do we prioritize creative growth when we have so many other things fighting for our attention? In today's episode we discuss how to grow our creative writing skills in under 10 minutes a day. Once you listen, you can have confidence knowing you can balance the demands of life without sacrificing y…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Welcome to the second part in our Outlining Series! I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to part one. Today is all about creating engaging supporting characters that matter in the big picture of our story. I can't wait to dive in and see what we come up with together. Next Steps: J…
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Ellie | Thriller | Copyright 2024 | After receiving an award for her work as an undercover police officer, Detective Eleanor “Ellie” Carter finds herself in the worst possible scenario. More information about the Carrie as well as past episodes can be found at: acreativemindfiction.com Support the show! Music by Mark Stinson.…
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Welcome to part one in an new outlining series where I am going to take a random, raw story idea and flesh it out in real time on the show. In this series, I am going to walk you through my personal process of how I take vague ideas and turn them into an impactful outline. The first episode is all about laying the foundation to an effective outlini…
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What do you do when you don't feel like writing? You desperately want to bring your story to life, but you don't always feel like actually writing it. It's a common issue, but for some reason, we feel like we face it alone. Well friend, I am not only here to tell you that you are NOT alone, I am here to walk along side you so we can overcome this t…
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Who else has lofty reading goals for 2024? 2023 was an amazing reading year for me, and I can't wait to find even more incredible books in 2024. Some of my reading goals for this year include reading more books by Indie authors and reading more classics. I hope the books I recommended in today's episode will launch you towards your reading goals fo…
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12 | 3 Tips to Set Sustainable Writing Goals That Work For You Instead of Against You in 2024
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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11 | The Number One Mistake Authors Make When Incorporating Backstory intoTheir Novel (And How to Fix It)
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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In this episode I am sharing creative writing prompts that are guaranteed to boost your creative growth. Have fun and let the creativity flow! Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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You might sit down to write your book and realize, oh no. I have no idea where I am going with this. This is totally normal friends. Whether you are a new author or you've published plenty of books, we all need a little help to get our stories back on track. This episode is all about outlining your book with purpose, so you can get unstuck and make…
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Our readers explore the world we create through our Characters. In todays episode we dive deep into how to develop memorable characters, so your readers stay engaged throughout the entire book. Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Is God calling you to be a writer? In this episode we are going to dive into three reasons why you NEED to write your book and STOP overthinking. Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/توسط Alivia Roan
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Skeleton Key | Drama | Copyright 2023 | Will the vintage key open the door to a new world? More information about the Carrie as well as past episodes can be found at: acreativemindfiction.com Support the show!توسط Carrie Zylka
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The Bird that Flew | Drama | Copyright 2023 |Sometimes you have to take the chance and go to the party. More information about the Carrie as well as past episodes can be found at: acreativemindfiction.com Support the show!توسط Carrie Zylka
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Koi Pond | Fantasy | Copyright 2023 | Did she free an innocent mermaid? Or let loose a monster on unsuspecting men? More information about the Carrie as well as past episodes can be found at: acreativemindfiction.com Support the show!
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The Lost Woods | Fantasy | Copyright 2023 | Have the giants appeared again? Have the fearsome creatures returned to the land of man? More information about the Carrie as well as past episodes can be found at: acreativemindfiction.com Support the show!توسط Carrie Zylka
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Interview with the podcast co-producers June Guralnick and Tamara Kissane. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically tra…
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Interview with Captain Moira G. McGuire, former Chief of the Arts in Health Program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, and Sarah Moore, Community Specialist for Arts and Health at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist So…
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Interview with Gail Ashby Bryant (Army veteran 1975-1981), Mark Bartholomew (Iraq Combat Medic veteran), and Bill Dixon (Vietnam veteran and Board Chair of Vets to Vets). THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writ…
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