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Elizabeth & Stephanie talk about whether chapter titles matter. Do you need chapter titles? Is there a difference between genres? Do readers have expectations?

As part of our Summer Short series, this episode shares our perspectives on whether or not chapter titles are important. As we both make progress with our works in progress, it's something to consider because there are differences, and sometimes it's just a matter of personal preference.

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In this summer short episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down together to discuss various perspectives on their social media strategy. They cover Instagram, Threads, and Substack. The general consensus is the benefit of having an email list.

Previous episode with Michael Fedor mentioned : Writing Process with Award-Winning Political Thriller Author Michael Fedor

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We're talking about finding beta readers and what we've learned from reaching out into the world of writers. It's curious to us there are editors offering beta reading and writers are paying to have people beta read. In our experience, beta reading involves finding your target audience of readers and they'll read without needing to be paid. What are your thoughts?

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about:

* writing goals for their works in progress
* books they'll be reading this Summer
* Love is Brewing ​Substack​ & ​Podcast by Stephanie
* what to expect in July with shorter episodes
* limited podcast guest interest spots available

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If something happened to you in real life, how much of it can go into a work of fiction for your character?

Would your readers believe the scene?

This is what we dive into in this week's episode.

In romance, there are often outlandish events that bring people together or tear them apart.

Readers get drawn into the emotion and tension of a scene, but are they questioning if it's believable?

Being part of a critique group often brings up these interesting points to discuss.

In Abby Jimenez's book, Just For The Summer, you have Justin who paddles his way across a lake on a unicorn floatie.

Would someone really do that in real life?

Maybe.

Justin certainly did in the book so he could get to his sick girlfriend, so not only was it humorous to imagine, but it created the "awww" factor of romance.

We talk about this and so much more!

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This week, Elizabeth chats with fantasy author, Donatella Taker, about her writing process.

Even if you're not a fantasy writer, there is so much that's relatable in this episode about being a writer.

You'll discover you're not alone in some of the challenges that present themselves for writers, such as self-doubt, and you'll find inspiration for navigating your way through when you listen to Donatella's journey.

There's world building, character development, writing process, and navigating critique packed into this episode.

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On this week's episode, Elizabeth talks with Wendy Alexander about her writing journey through menopause and how she helps women find their authentic voices and career paths.

Wendy's perspective is where you'll find inspiration, especially if you're in this phase of life, or you're curious about what's ahead. You'll hear about how menopause can be viewed as a transformative journey for women.

During menopause, many women struggle with uncertainty and experience profound changes which can lead them to question their life choices, particularly with their careers. Wendy describes menopause as a "sacred time" when women demand to be heard and have less tolerance for things that don't feel fulfilling in their lives.

This episode highlights how journaling serves as a powerful tool for processing difficult experiences. Wendy shares how including raw journal excerpts in her book added authenticity and depth that resonated with her readers.

Wendy and Elizabeth engage in an in-depth discussion about how women in midlife often realize they've been pursuing careers they thought they "should" do rather than what they truly want, and how menopause presents an opportunity to recognize and repackage their unique skills for meaningful career transitions.

Connect with Wendy online:

LinkedIn​

​YouTube​

​Website​

​Facebook​

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There's so much to learn from poetry for improving your writing.

This episode digs into the playfulness of language, but also the possibilities of repurposing writing to create new meaning.

Have you thought about the last time you picked up a book of poetry?

We know some of you write poetry.

Whether you write poetry, or not, there's a lot to learn from exploring another genre.

One of the interesting poetry styles used by Amanda Gorman is erasure, or blackout, poetry from her research of historical documents.

Are you ready to learn more?

Get ready for an opportunity to strengthen your writing when you watch today!
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