Information and inspiration on writing, publishing, craft, mindset, productivity and making the most of your writing life with New York Times bestselling author Taylor Stevens and indie author Stephen Campbell. This podcast will help you kick writing in the butt one word at a time.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 1 hour 37 minutes
TSS017: Why Publishing Contracts Include Word Counts and Other Listener Questions
In this second Q & A episode, Taylor and Steve battle their way through thunderstorm related technical glitches while Taylor responds to listener questions, including: Do book contract word count clauses cause authors to lose pace and readers?
TSS016: How Success Can Feel Like Failure
In this episode, Taylor poses the question, “Why does success so often feel like failure all the way to the finish line?” She shares specific examples of the kinds of failing towards success all authors go through with each book.
TSS015: Hacking your Way to Writing Success
In this episode we discuss Taylor’s unusual writing education, the importance of understanding the difference between writing and story, specific writing concepts, and her struggle with writing transitions.
TSS014: When can a Bad Review Actually be Good?
Can a bad review ever be good for an author? We discuss the different ways reviews, both positive and negative can be helpful for authors and ways that readers can help to elevate the intelligence of the review world. Taylor’s Website www.
TSS013: What the Heck is a Third Culture Kid?
This week’s show is all about Third Culture Kids: Who are they, what makes them different, why they don’t take hot water for granted and why simple questions like, “Where are you from?” can make them groan in frustration. Then,
TSS012: Stories from the Road
From microphones and big bold signatures to meetings with publishing people in New York, this episode is all about what went on behind the scenes to support the release of THE MASK—Including the story of getting punked at a joint author event by fellow...
TSS011: Myths and Misunderstandings around Successful Books
In this episode, we discuss some of the myths and misunderstandings about what makes a successful book in today’s world of publishing. The book is obviously important, but there are other dozens of other variables,
TSS010: Stories from a Storyteller about Telling Stories in Public
In this episode, we discuss the different types of public speaking authors do, from book signings to conferences to speaking in front of large groups. Taylor shares her non-process preparation process, and the differences she experiences when speaking ...
TSS009: Why are Kick Ass Thriller Characters Often Damaged?
In this episode, we discuss the reasons why the heroes and heroines that drive popular thrillers carry such baggage. Why the alcoholic ex-cop, or the man who was just fired from his job, or the woman with the traumatic past? Can a normal,
TSS008: Dealing with Perfectionism, and Other Reader Questions
In this first Q & A episode, Taylor responds to reader questions, including: How do you get past perfectionism? Can you discuss character versus plot development? How can authors figure out their writing style?