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Write A Novel: Making Your Authorship Dreams Come True

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.
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S04E04: Four Ways To Start Writing

Write A Novel: Making Your Authorship Dreams Come TrueMar 24, 2023

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S04E04: Four Ways To Start Writing

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!

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
Mar 13, 202311:01
S04E03: Five Tools For Writing On The Go
Mar 10, 202310:10
S03E04: How To Fix Thor: Love and Thunder, Part 1 #MovieRepairman
Mar 09, 202308:27
S04E02: Should You Kill Your Mentor?
Mar 03, 202305:26
S03E03: How To Fix The Tomorrow War #MovieRepairman
Jan 03, 202309:53
S04E01: When To Subvert Expectations
Dec 29, 202209:16
S03E02: How To Fix Avatar: The Way of Water #MovieRepairman
Dec 20, 202216:36
S01E16: Developing Character Motivations, Part 2
Aug 30, 202216:30
S01E15: Developing Character Motivations, Part 1
Jun 10, 202213:39
S01E14: Avoid Having Flat Characters
May 31, 202216:02
S01E13: How To Differentiate An Ensemble Cast
Apr 23, 202213:16
S01E12: Trick Readers Into Thinking You're An Expert, Part 2
Nov 14, 202117:06
S03E01: How To Fix Captain Marvel #MovieRepairman
Nov 12, 202110:53
S03E00: #MovieRepairman
Nov 11, 202106:41
S02E18: First Person vs. Third Person POV #WriteANovel2021
Sep 27, 202110:45
S02E17: What Is Point-of-View (POV)? #WriteANovel2021
Sep 15, 202109:36
S02E16: Don't Write Like You Text #WriteANovel2021
Sep 10, 202116:21
S01E11: I Used AI To Write AND Record This
Aug 30, 202114:45
S01E10: Trick Readers Into Thinking You're An Expert, Part 1
Aug 12, 202112:34
S02E15.5: The Remainder of Act II's Scenes, Until The Midpoint #WriteANovel2021
Jul 30, 202111:26
S02E15: Finish Developing Act II's Scenes #WriteANovel2021
Jul 24, 202108:50
S01E00: Introduction

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

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

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
Jun 12, 202122:39
S02E13: Defining Theme/Act III's Scene List #WriteANovel2021
May 28, 202111:34
S02E12: Act II's Scene List, Part 2 #WriteANovel2021
May 25, 202110:25
S02E11: Act II's Scene List, Part 1 #WriteANovel2021
May 19, 202109:33
S01E08: Refuel Your Creativity

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
May 14, 202107:43
S02E09: Defining Scenes #WriteANovel2021
May 01, 202110:05
S02E08: Plot The Third Act #WriteANovel2021
Apr 20, 202107:14
S02E07.5: Plot The Second Act, Part 2 #WriteANovel2021

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
Feb 21, 202114:00
S02E06: Plot The First Act #WriteANovel2021
Feb 18, 202105:41
S02E05: Summarize Your Novel #WriteANovel2021

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

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

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

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
Jan 19, 202113:23
S01E05: Editing Small Details

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
Jan 12, 202110:50
S01E04: When To Stop Writing

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

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

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
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S01E01: Can Authors Trace?
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