Teaching Myself to Write Novels
Join me, Briauna, along my journey of writing my first novel. I'll share resources I find useful, my ups and downs, my revelations, and I'll try to get better at this podcast thing along the way. My episodes are mostly unfiltered and recorded as I discover and realize new things. Sign up for updates: http://eepurl.com/g1Zj6b About me: http://briaunamariah.com
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Flashdrive Flashback
My mom sent me a flashdrive with my cruddy first (middle schooler) attempt at a book on it and it saved me from today's writers block. (Saved, as in, got me to procrastinate).
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I Am Not Ripping Off Avatar 2
I am racing the release of James Cameron's Avatar 2. Thank you 2020 for delaying the long awaited movie once again.
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The class I mention in this episode can …
"The Craft"
Does anyone else hate every time someone says "the craft"? I do. But I keep saying it. And I'm probably not going to stop. What else am I supposed to say?
Also - sorry about the audio in the second ha…
Insert Title Here (Error)
I was being lazy with the title. Honestly, I'm overworked and my creative energy has been expended. So really, it's the best title possible for this one. The struggle is real right now! Listen to me …
Is Editing Fun?
Apparently it is! And my life is a roller coaster.
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The resources I mention in this episode can be found at: MargieLawson.com
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Airport Lounge by…
Adjustment Period
I hate everything. But I will get through this!
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loun…
Failure Does Not Exist
Winded, but (maybe a little too) inspired, I've been going on meditative walks & runs to help me with this editing phase. Oh, also: failure does not exist.
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Editing Begins
Opening up with a deep discussion on next steps with Lisa of Heart Ally Books (my lovely mother-in-law). She is also deeply involved with Margie Lawson's Writers Academy.
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The Art of Storytelling
Some things I keep in mind when as plotting out my novels (and what I've learned from Story Grid).
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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How to Write A Book Series
Today I talk about my lull before I begin the editing process on my first ever novel. I've been spending time working on my book series I plan to write next! (There’s a spoiler)
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Transitus Checkpoint
Draft "Zero" is complete! Where am I going next? Here's what's new (and old) on this journey of mine.
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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Social Media Anonymous
How to kick social media (ahem Facebook) in the butt.
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airpor…
How to Become An Overnight Success
Spoiler alert: you might not like the answer.
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loung…
How Inclusive Is Your Novel?
Talking more here about representation since it's all I can think about these days. The test I mention is called the Latif Test but there are a couple others as well. Let's make sure our writing is f…
Why I Love Cartoons
Get ready for an Avatar the airbender episode & go start watching if you've never seen the series before! *There are spoilers!* I also talk about representation & tokenism in the media.
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Is The Second Draft Near?
Today I talk about podcasting, free books for self-promotion, and the "light at the end of the first draft tunnel."
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin Ma…
Literary Finesse
Today I dive into the specificity of the writing craft, discuss suggestions on leveling up, and ways to draw your reader into your character perspectives.
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Scene Session w Randy Surles
This episode is my session with the Story Grid editor, Randy Surles! I had to cut a lot out so it’s a little disjointed but I hope you get the gist of how helpful he was!
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Bigger Picture (Zoom Out)
Scene-session episodes to come soon! Here I talk about how zooming out helps me understand the arcs and structure of my novels.
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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge…
Finding My New Normal
Finding my way back to my own "new normal," I decided to book a scene-breakdown session with a Story-Grid editor, Randy Surles. My next episode(s) will show how it went!
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