Write A Novel: Making Your Authorship Dreams Come True
By QJ Martin
Face it. We all want to write novels. “Write A Novel” is the podcast you need to make that goal a reality. It doesn't matter if you don't know what to write about or how to tell a story. I'm here to walk you through the process as many times as you need to make your dreams of being an author come true.
Write A Novel: Making Your Authorship Dreams Come TrueMar 24, 2023
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08:30
S04E04: Four Ways To Start Writing
Many people feel overwhelmed at the prospect of writing a novel, no matter how much they dream of having that finished product in their hands. In this very first Q&A episode, I share four things you can do to get you started on this novel-writing journey. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Mar 24, 202308:30
S00E00: Ask Me Questions!
Thank you for giving the Write A Novel podcast a try. I would love for you to share what you would like to get out of this podcast, so please feel free to respond to the Q&A with your questions and ideas, and I'll do my best to get to them as soon as possible!
Mar 22, 202301:31
S03E05: How To Fix Thor: Love and Thunder, Part 2 #MovieRepairman
In this episode of the #MovieRepairman segment of the Write A Novel podcast, I discuss one of the latest MCU films, Thor: Love and Thunder, and I share the next four steps I would take to turn it into the film it deserved to be. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Mar 13, 202311:01
S04E03: Five Tools For Writing On The Go
In this episode, I share five invaluable tools that you can use to get your words down even if you're busy. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Mar 10, 202310:10
S03E04: How To Fix Thor: Love and Thunder, Part 1 #MovieRepairman
In this episode of the #MovieRepairman segment of the Write A Novel podcast, I discuss one of the latest MCU films, Thor: Love and Thunder, and I share the first three steps I would take to turn it into the film it deserved to be. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Mar 09, 202308:27
S04E02: Should You Kill Your Mentor?
In this episode, I discuss different ways you can keep a mentor's heart beating without detracting from the development of your hero character. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Mar 03, 202305:26
S03E03: How To Fix The Tomorrow War #MovieRepairman
In this episode of the #MovieRepairman segment of the Write A Novel podcast, I discuss the Chris Pratt-led sci-fi film The Tomorrow War, and list out the steps I think could have led to it being brilliant. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Jan 03, 202309:53
S04E01: When To Subvert Expectations
In this episode, I discuss a realization I had while watching Glass Onion, one that was helped along greatly by an episode of The Creative Penn Podcast that I listened to recently. Be sure to go check it out at the following address: www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/04/25/7-figure-fiction/ If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Dec 29, 202209:16
S03E02: How To Fix Avatar: The Way of Water #MovieRepairman
In this episode of the #MovieRepairman segment of the Write A Novel podcast, I discuss the recent release of Avatar 2: The Way of Water, and list out the steps I would have taken to make this movie as good as it had the potential to be. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Dec 20, 202216:36
S01E16: Developing Character Motivations, Part 2
In this episode, I continue my discussion of the first aspect of writing you need to address in order to avoid having flat characters, which is developing your character's motivations. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Aug 30, 202216:30
S01E15: Developing Character Motivations, Part 1
In this episode, I begin discussing the first aspect of writing you need to address in order to avoid having flat characters, which is developing your character's motivations. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Jun 10, 202213:39
S01E14: Avoid Having Flat Characters
In this episode, I'll be analyzing three different aspects to a character's development in which you can make sure that your characters are dynamic and interesting, rather than flat and dull. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
May 31, 202216:02
S01E13: How To Differentiate An Ensemble Cast
In this episode, I talk about how you can differentiate all the characters of an ensemble cast, so that each one is unique and memorable, instead of boring and forgettable. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Apr 23, 202213:16
S01E12: Trick Readers Into Thinking You're An Expert, Part 2
In this episode, I continue my discussion from season 1 episode 10 about tricking readers into thinking we know what the heck we're talking about. Magicians can't actually make their assistants disappear, and authors can't actually be experts about every single topic we include in our novels. The key is to gain the trust of our audience, and by analyzing the BBC show 'Sherlock', I discuss three ways we can do just that. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Nov 14, 202117:06
S03E01: How To Fix Captain Marvel #MovieRepairman
Hello, and welcome to Season 3 of the Write A Novel podcast. In this first episode of #MovieRepairman, I review the four steps that I would take in order to make Captain Marvel even better and more enjoyable. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Nov 12, 202110:53
S03E00: #MovieRepairman
Hello, and welcome to a new season of the Write A Novel podcast. Season 3 is going to revolve around critiquing popular films in order to help them reach their potential, as well as to learn lessons that you can use in your own writing. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Nov 11, 202106:41
S02E18: First Person vs. Third Person POV #WriteANovel2021
For week three of writing our first drafts, I talk about the difference between the two most common POVs that authors write in, and the pros and cons of each. Next week, I'll discuss how you can know which POV is right for your novel. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Sep 27, 202110:45
S02E17: What Is Point-of-View (POV)? #WriteANovel2021
For week two of writing our first drafts, I discuss what point-of-view, or POV, is, and how you can determine which POV you're writing in. Next week, I'll discuss the merits of each POV, and how to determine which one you should write in. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Sep 15, 202109:36
S02E16: Don't Write Like You Text #WriteANovel2021
It's time to start writing our first drafts! And don't worry. There's a good reason why we haven't finished fleshing out our outlines for the second half of our novels yet. I'll discuss that in this episode, as well as my first of many suggestions for things to keep in mind while you write your first draft. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Sep 10, 202116:21
S01E11: I Used AI To Write AND Record This
AI text and speech generation tools are developing at a greater rate than we could have imagined. We are now at the point where a text box can serve as my writing partner, who pitches me ideas and makes suggestions on my plot. We are now at the point where an application can read my text out loud for me, in my own voice, and at times, it even tricks me into thinking I had forgetten which parts I actually recorded myself. All the parts of this episode that I wrote, besides the introduction are read out loud by my AI voice double. And all the parts of this episode that were written by my AI writing partner, are read out loud by me. See if you can spot all the switches. For fun, I also included some of the funniest suggestions provided me by Sudowrite at the end of the episode. If you'd like to try either of these AI-powered tools, simply go to Sudowrite.com, Descript.com, and check out The Creative Penn podcast for great insights into the ongoing development of these technologies and the way they will affect our lives, for better or worse, at TheCreativePenn.com. For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Aug 30, 202114:45
S01E10: Trick Readers Into Thinking You're An Expert, Part 1
No one is an expert about everything, but there are many people who are, in fact, experts about something. So how can we as authors convince our readers into thinking that we know what the heck we're talking about, without actually dedicating lifetimes to the study of every topic in existence? That's what I'm talking about in this podcast. And be sure to subscribe on the platform you're currently listening on for help to put into practice methods to trick your readers. For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. If you'd like access to exclusive bonus content, such as my list and review of the top Character Name Generators on the web, you can go to TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Aug 12, 202112:34
S02E15.5: The Remainder of Act II's Scenes, Until The Midpoint #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, finalize my list of scenes for the first half of Act II, stopping at the midpoint. I also forget to mention why I'm missing one scene, so you'll find out the answer to that in next week's episode. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jul 30, 202111:26
S02E15: Finish Developing Act II's Scenes #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, we're going to be working to finish crafting our scene lists up to the midpoint of our works-in-progress. I also discuss the huge leap in reasoning that has helped me greatly in the development of my second act. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jul 24, 202108:50
S01E00: Introduction
Welcome to the Write A Novel podcast. Thanks for taking the time to give it a listen. I hope you'll consider sticking around! For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. If you'd like access to exclusive bonus content, such as my list and review of the top Character Name Generators on the web, you can go to TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Jul 19, 202103:19
S01E09: When To Trash The Outline
As much as I love and need to plot, there are times when the best thing to do is throw away my hard-earned outline and start from scratch. Why would I do such a thing? You can find out in this episode of the Write A Novel podcast. For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. If you'd like access to exclusive bonus content, such as my list and review of the top Character Name Generators on the web, you can go to TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Jul 02, 202116:03
S02E14.5: The Remainder of Act I's Scenes #WriteANovel2021
In this bonus episode, I finish listing out my newly developed scenes for Act I of my novel. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jun 30, 202115:17
S02E14: Finish Developing Act I's Scenes #WriteANovel2021
In the first episode of my rebranded podcast, I finish developing the scene list for Act I of my novel. This involves a few alterations to my original idea, but that just comes with the territory of being a writer. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jun 12, 202122:39
S02E13: Defining Theme/Act III's Scene List #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, I create a scene list for Act III of my novel, but much more importantly, I discuss theme, what it is, how to identify it, and how it should affect your story. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
May 28, 202111:34
S02E12: Act II's Scene List, Part 2 #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, I translate my outline into a scene list for the second half of Act II. For a refresher on what constitutes a scene, please look at episode 9 of the #2021NovelChallenge here on this podcast. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
May 25, 202110:25
S02E11: Act II's Scene List, Part 1 #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, I translate my outline into a scene list for the first half of Act II, all the way until the midpoint. For a refresher on what constitutes a scene, please look at episode 9 of the #2021NovelChallenge here on this podcast. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
May 19, 202109:33
S01E08: Refuel Your Creativity
We all have those blah days where it feels like our creative well has dried up. What can we do to proactively rediscover our muse? In this episode, I talk about four steps each of us can take to recharge our creativity and get back to what we love most: writing. For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. If you'd like access to exclusive bonus content, such as my list and review of the top Character Name Generators on the web, you can go to TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
May 18, 202113:34
S02E10: Act I's Scene List #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, I go over the process of translating my brief outline onto my scene list for Act I. For a refresher on what constitutes a scene, please look at episode 9 of the #2021NovelChallenge here on this podcast. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
May 14, 202107:43
S02E09: Defining Scenes #WriteANovel2021
In this episode, we talk about what a scene needs, what a scene wants, whatever makes it happy and sets you free. And then we prepare to start charting out the scenes for our novels next week. You can find the referenced article on scenes here: storygrid.com/the-scene/. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
May 01, 202110:05
S02E08: Plot The Third Act #WriteANovel2021
We've made it! After this assignment, we will have a rough outline of our entire novel, from start to finish. Follow along with this episode to wrap things up by creating the events of Act III. In next week's episode, we will start fleshing out our outlines, so be sure to subscribe so you can be notified when future episodes are released. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Apr 20, 202107:14
S02E07.5: Plot The Second Act, Part 2 #WriteANovel2021
In this bonus episode, I cover my outline for the second half of Act Two. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Mar 01, 202107:52
S02E07: Plot The Second Act, Part 1 #WriteANovel2021
It's time to get working on a basic outline for the second act! Follow along for instructions, and be sure to come back Monday to hear the rest of my plans for Act II. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Feb 21, 202114:00
S02E06: Plot The First Act #WriteANovel2021
This week, we're going to flesh out, if ever-so-slightly, the first act. We'll find ourselves with a quick and easy outline for at the very least three scenes! For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Feb 18, 202105:41
S02E05: Summarize Your Novel #WriteANovel2021
The fastest way to build a solid story is to start with a skeleton and build out from there. This week marks the first week of outlining for the #2021NovelChallenge. For more information on story structure, visit HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Feb 08, 202114:48
S01E07: Outlining vs. Pantsing
In this week's episode, I discuss why outlining and pantsing are the same thing, and then I go on to explain why you should probably be outlining. For a transcript of this episode, please go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. If you’d like to listen to future episodes, be sure to subscribe on the app of your choice, and be sure to give it a rating while you’re at it to let me know what you think of the podcast. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine, and download the issue of your choice. If you'd like access to exclusive bonus content, such as my list and review of the top Character Name Generators on the web, you can go to TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can do so at Patreon.com/QJMartin.
Jan 30, 202116:07
S02E04: Your Novel's Events #WriteANovel2021
Welcome to week four of the #2021NovelChallenge! Your assignment this week involves writing down all the ideas you've had, or could think of, for the events that take place in your story. This is one of the best opportunities to have fun with your story. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To gain access to my exclusive upcoming bonus content, such as my list and review of the best character name generators on the web, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 26, 202112:38
S01E06: Editing Big Details
This week's podcast continues the discussion of editing and delves into the big pictures edits you should make on your freshly finished novel. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 24, 202112:43
S02E03: Writing Software and Character Arcs #WriteANovel2021
Welcome to week three of the #2021NovelChallenge! This week, your assignment is to establish who your characters are, what their wants and needs are, and how their arcs will develop. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 19, 202113:23
S01E05: Editing Small Details
This week I discuss the ever-crucial process of editing your novel, and lay out what you need to focus on in simple terms. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 16, 202113:11
S02E02: Choose Your Genre, Setting, And Scope #WriteANovel2021
Welcome to week two of the #2021NovelChallenge! We're well on our way to creating an awesome novel. This week, your assignment is to determine what genre your novel is going to be in, what the setting of your novel will be, and what sort of scope it will have. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 12, 202110:50
S01E04: When To Stop Writing
This week I discuss taking a break from your writing, and how you can know when you need one, and for how long. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 08, 202114:57
S02E01: List Your Inspiration #WriteANovel2021
Welcome to week one of the #2021NovelChallenge! I hope you're as excited to get started as I am. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Jan 04, 202116:02
S02E00: Find Your Favorites #WriteANovel2021
In this special episode of The Writer's Everything, I talk about the #2021NovelChallenge, and what I can do to help you reach your goal of writing a novel in just one year. For a transcript of this episode, go to TheWritersEverything.org/transcripts. To get updated about future TWE releases, sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org. The Writer’s Everything is also available as a free downloadable magazine. If you’d like to read it, simply go to TheWritersEverything.org/magazine and download the issue of your choice. To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/qjmartin.
Dec 31, 202005:38
S01E03: Repurpose Your Writing
In the third episode of the Write A Novel podcast, I talk about how you can make every second of your busy schedule count when it comes to pursuing your writing goal. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Dec 29, 202011:39
S01E02: How To Do Character Development
In the second episode of The Writer's Everything, I talk about three essential steps to identify where your story needs character development and what to put in the gaps. If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter. To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Dec 22, 202017:10
S01E01: Can Authors Trace?
In the first episode of The Write A Novel podcast, I discuss how the concept of tracing can be applied to your writing, and all the potential benefits that come with it.
If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter.
To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
If you'd like to send a voice message that I can use in a future episode, go to Anchor.fm/WriteANovel. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@HowToFixCinema. If you'd like to stay up to date on all of my projects, simply sign up for my newsletter at TheWritersEverything.org/newsletter.
To support this podcast, please go to Patreon.com/QJMartin or Anchor.fm/WriteANovel/support.
Dec 15, 202012:48