S1E10: Change is the only Certainty
In this episode, I talk about tools for writing emotion and developing characters, a recent family situation that means a major adjustment, and my tools for coping with change and challenges.
Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Brenna Davies's article about me on the Boomarten Editorial blog:
2022-02-25: Author Spotlight: Talena Winters
The Writer's Thesaurus series by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi:
Mug Quote of the Week:
"Let reality be reality."
From the following longer quote:
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Lao Tzu
Bonus quote:
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell
Question of the Week:
If you've been affected by the stresses of the world or just the natural stresses of life, what are useful practices to help you adapt, in your business or in life?
Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.
S1E5: Excellence is a habit
In this episode, I talk about doing writing math, the one-step-back stage of recovery burnout, and whether it's worth it to revise and republish older work.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Roundtable Reflective on the Stark Publishing podcast with me as one of the guests
MUG QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Excellence is a habit.
— Will Durant
S1E4: Life happens. Write anyway.
Hello, and welcome to Coffee & Real Talk for Writers. I'm a multi-genre indie author, developmental editor, and a career creative. Grab a cuppa and let's chat about the writer's life.
In this episode, I talk about being inspired to do better at direct sales, the results of my experiment with AI Narration, and the struggle with setting book prices, as well as a shift I'm thinking of making to increase writing productivity.
Direct link to this episode page: https://www.talenawinters.com/realtalkforwriters/2022/01/20/s1e4-life-happens-write-anyway
Mentioned in this episode:
6 Figure Authors podcast:
SFA 115 - Making More Money Selling Your Books Direct with Katie Cross: https://6figureauthors.com/podcast/making-more-money-selling-your-books-direct-katie-cross/
IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com/
Spiderman: Miles Behind fan film: https://youtu.be/2qKXdjkWNBU
Write for the Win Storybundle for writers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin/permalink/1255946151582898/
Stark Reflections podcast: https://www.starkreflections.ca
Becca Syme Quitcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaSyme
Contact: https://www.talenawinters.com/contact
https://twitter.com/talenawinters
Mug quote of the week:
Life happens. Write anyway.
S1E3: The Joy is in the Journey
In this episode, I talk about how the CliftonStrengths have helped me develop as a person and a writer, and also why most of my top strengths are fed by my podcast addiction. :-) Also, we talk about success metrics for writing, cliffhangers in series, and marketing tips for newer authors—especially wide authors who write in multiple genres. Hint: Patience is the key, so take joy in the journey.
Mentioned in this episode:
Goddess Fish Promotions: https://www.goddessfish.com/
Becca Syme - Write Better-Faster Academy - https://betterfasteracademy.com/
5 Critical Things for Successful Book Signings by Adam Dreece (affiliate link) - https://books2read.com/u/bOyPZW
The Elevator Pitch blog post - https://www.talenawinters.com/writing-tips/2019/9/9/your-story-in-a-single-sentence-part-2-the-elevator-pitch
The Elevator Pitch video: https://youtu.be/16Uy8DtGm4o
My Book Description Writing Services - https://www.talenawinters.com/editing#blurb
Post by author Suzie O’Connell in Facebook group Wide for the Win about marketing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin/permalink/1252194868624693/
ALLi post “What Readers Want from Writers in 2022” -
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-readers-want-2022/
Written Word Media’s “What Do Readers Really Want: How to Write a Book to Market” - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-write-a-book-to-market/
Bryan Cohen’s 5-Day Author Ad Profit Challenge, currently just starting if you want to check it out at https://bryancohen.lpages.co/jan22/.
Author and editor Brenna Bailey-Davies is doing a webinar called “Self-Editing for Fiction Writers” on January 27 through Editors Canada. You do not have to be a member to take the webinar.
Register at https://training.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/self-editing-for-fiction-authors/.