Ep 106: Universal Truths of Writing

In this episode, I discuss some thoughts I had after my coronavirus episode last week (one of my most popular episodes ever).

In this era of uncertainty when news cycles change so rapidly and emotions and anxiety are running high, this is a good time to recenter ourselves and return back to basics as writers. Let's go back to the universal truths of writing and not lose sight of those no matter what comes our way.

The advice in this episode is focused on helping you stay true to yourself and make smart decisions. 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:45: New announcement on the format of the show (YAY timestamps!)

3:49: Update on my basement and what furniture I ordered for the studio

4:25: Win for the Week: successfully finished teaching a new insurance class and how I tested some new public speaking techniques.

6:40: Lesson Learned for the Week: Masculine vs. Feminine Ways of Problem Solving, and how you can apply that your life...and your characters in your novels.

Check out The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene: https://amzn.to/2vnZVA1 

10:08: Writing Tips: Spring Cleaning, Renewal and Self-Care over on my Writing Tip of the Day Podcast! http://www.authorlevelup.com/writingtipoftheday 

10:45: Author Level Up: Guest video this week! Check out 5 KILLER Fantasy Worldbuilding Tips with Jason Link. Jason is a bestselling Udemy instructor.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtUZXdTr6Zs 

Check out Jason's Udemy Course with over 500 reviews: https://www.udemy.com/course/world-building-workshop-for-fantasy-writing/ 

11:25: Author Level Up Fan Club Members got a long newsletter this week with lots of writing tips. Don't miss out. http://www.authorlevelup.com/fanclub 

12:37: Universal Truths of Writing.

28:00: Advice that has helped me survive these last seven years. I wish I had known this stuff on day 1.

The Hindu swami I mentioned: Swami Vivekananda. Look him up. :)

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