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In this quick tip to tide you over until season three, we look at the impact surrounding yourself with the right (or wrong) people can make to your writing and publishing career.Download The Ghost's Call: http://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call 

A book without any relationships would be seriously lacking in conflict. Which means you don't have much of a story.It doesn't matter what genre you write, the relationships between your characters will drive the plot forwards, add depth to other characters, and create conflict.In this episode, you'll learn: Why all relationships have consequences How to write LGBTQ+ relationships Mistakes writers make when writing relationships How to make sure relationships feel three-dimensional to readersPreorder The Ghost's Call: https://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call

Whether or not to use a pen name is a common predicament for new and experienced writers.In this episode, you'll learn: The most common reasons authors use pen names When you SHOULDN'T use a pen name The downside to names readers can't spellPreorder The Ghost's Call - https://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call

Really sorry this is late! I hope you found it helpful.References: Castle  Save the Cat* The Hero’s Journey* BBC film reviews  The Guardian film reviews (look for Mark Kermode on BBC or The Guardian. He also has a film podcast I think) Psycho  Nosferatu  The Haunting Anthology  The Conjuring  The Mummy  How to Write Character Arcs - Whatever Your Genre (workshop by me!) The Artist  The Breakfast Club  Gone Girl (film)  Gone Girl (book)  Bitter Script Reader (Twitter)  Go Into the Story (Analysis and script downloads) 100+ script download links 

Are you making these common newbie writer mistakes?Even if you're not new to writing, you could still be making one of these mistakes (did we mention thinking you know everything is one of them?).In this episode, you'll learn: Why there's no such thing as a magical writing muse The reasons why calling yourself a 'newbie' or 'amateur' writer is detrimental to your writing The importance of using beta readersGet The Writer's Toolkit: www.writerscookbook.com/thewriterstoolkit

Emotional distance is the key to building your editing skills and becoming a better writer.You'll learn:- Why you need emotional distance from your writing- How to build emotional distance- How to improve your self-editing skillsGrab The Writer's Toolkit, from Ultimate Bundles, now: https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/twtk2021-main/#a_aid=60896978334ef&a_bid=878d20fe(Affiliate link. Available from 7-11 June 2021.)

This week, we're talking all about if changing your perspective can change your life.You'll learn:- Why the language you use matters - to yourself and those around you - Ways to change your inner narrative- How to read more (without feeling like you're reading more)

Stuck on your work in progress? This bonus episode is for you!

Many of us dream of becoming full-time writers, but what's life actually like when writing is your only source of income?We'll cover: Getting motivated Working towards long-term goals The importance of multiple streams of income