In the second of this two part podcast we conclude explaining how to set up your own writing goals. We offer tips and ideas as well as explaining about why you should reward yourself in order to achieve success in your writing.
Tuesday 27 December 2022
Monday 19 December 2022
P092 SETTING AND MEETING WRITING GOALS PT 1
In this two part podcast we talk about setting your own writing goals. We offer tips and ideas on what you should include to give you the best benefit of having writing goals. We explain why you should set goals and how to reward yourself for achieving them
Sunday 11 December 2022
B072 PROMOTING A BOOK AT CHRISTMAS TIME
With Xmas almost upon us there is still time for authors to promote their books both for those last minute buys and for the post Xmas sales in the New Year. Here we talk about some ways you can do this.
Sunday 20 November 2022
P091. CONTENT POST IDEAS THAT ARE DIFFERENT
Contacting with readers through your blog posts is quite an important and relevant part of promoting both you and your work. In this podcast I have taken some ideas given me by other more established authors and shared them with you. I hope you find them interesting and useful.
Sunday 13 November 2022
B071. LEARNING TO REVIEW WRITTEN WORK
Writers love reviews, but are you able to write them. If you can write a review, no matter what the subject or who for, then it will make you a better writer. Learn more how to do this by listening to this podcast.
Sunday 6 November 2022
P090. WRITE AS IF YOU ARE A READER
If you want to be a good writer then it is important to remember that you also need to be a good reader. It's not just a question of reading for pleasure but of also becoming a professional reader in order to write a great book.
Sunday 30 October 2022
B070. FINDING THE BEST KEYWORDS
Whether we are publishing, creating your website, or writing blogs etc we all need to use keywords so that the search engines can link with so that our readers will be able to discover our content easily. Here are a few short tips on searching for the best keywords.
Wednesday 12 October 2022
P089 BEST WORK HABITS OF FAMOUS WRITERS
When it comes to writing it doesn't matter whether you are a new, developing or even an experienced writer there will come a time when you find there are some writing problems you may need help with. In this podcast a few famous authors have shared a few of their tips that help them get through those difficult moments in their writing process.
Wednesday 5 October 2022
B069 STUCK IN YOUR WRITING
With summer upon us we writers often the warmer weather starts to sap our brains and suddenly we find ourselves stuck in our writing. Today I am going to give you a few quick suggestions on how to try and overcome the lethargy you might be feeling.
Wednesday 28 September 2022
P088 WELL DONE
Today's blog podcast is more about me praising you and showing why support is needed by you, to someone else and from your family and friends. As the titles says if you have a book, poetry, blog, or any other piece of work out there in the media world, well I say to you all Well Done. Listen to hear more.
Wednesday 21 September 2022
B068 TERMS NOT TO INCLUDE IN SENTENCES
When writing we often get carried away, using words that really are totally unnecessary to the story. Here are few quick tips to help you understand a few terms you should not be including in your manuscript.
Wednesday 14 September 2022
P087 WANT TO BE A WRITER PT 2
In the final of this two-part podcast I will conclude discussing those important elements that all new and developing writers should be aware of when starting to write a novel. These are based upon quotes from famous authors.
Saturday 10 September 2022
P086 WANT TO BE A WRITER PT 1
In the first of a two-part podcast I am going to discuss some important elements that all new and developing writers should be aware of when starting to write a novel. These are based upon quotes from famous authors.
Saturday 3 September 2022
B067. SUB PLOT - WHAT IS IT
We have all heard of having at least one good plot in your story. But what about the sub-plots that should also be in there. Remember there are important connections between main plot and sub-plot so listen to discover more.
Saturday 27 August 2022
P085 FEAR OF WRITING SUCCESS
Have you ever wondered if maybe your lack of success isn't down to poor writing, marketing or being in the right place at the right time? Well, it could be that you are, in fact, afraid of success. Listen to learn more as we discuss reasons why and how to overcome this.
Saturday 13 August 2022
P084 PREPARING A PICTURE BOOK FOR PUBLICATION
Writing for children is a joy and a pleasure. None more so when you are creating picture books. Today I am going to discuss the fundamentals of preparing a children's picture book ready for traditional publication.
Saturday 6 August 2022
B065 CREATING A WRITING PLAYLIST
Today's podcast is all about listening to music whilst you write. Although many writers enjoy peace and tranquillity when creating their stories many others love listening to music. Here are a few good reasons why music can be helpful when writing and why you should create your own writing playlist.
Saturday 30 July 2022
P083 COPYRIGHTING ARTISTIC WORKS
When it comes to covers, picture books and other images we often forget that illustrators and artists as the creator of this work are the official copyright holders. Sometimes though authors try to use images that they believe are in the free domain. This is not always the case unless stated. In this podcast we look at the copyrighting of artistic works and the use therefore.
Saturday 23 July 2022
B064 ANNOUNCING A BOOK LAUNCH
When it comes to launching a new book we authors need to creative and open-minded. In todays podcast I discuss the various ways you can promote your book in order to reach a wider audience.
Saturday 16 July 2022
P082. THE FAIRY GODMOTHERS Q & A SESSION
Having been nicknamed the 'Fairy Godmother for Aspiring Writers', Ann has decided to podcast some of the questions she gets asked about the writing process. This is to become a regular podcast so if you have any questions you want answering then email them to contact@mentoringwriters.co.uk placing 'Q&A Podcast' in the subject box.
Saturday 9 July 2022
B063. INCREASING GLOBAL REACH
When trying to promote your new book how do you get the information to those potential readers across the world. Here we give you some idea on how to expand your global reach.
Saturday 2 July 2022
P081. NATURAL DIALOGUE PT 2
When writing a novel or a story of any kind one of the best elements to enhance your tale is the addition of dialogue. Not just good dialogue but great dialogue. Writing effective dialogue is a sure way to keep your readers head inside your book. In the second of this two part podcast we explain how and why great dialogue is the way to go.
Monday 27 June 2022
P080. NATURAL DIALOGUE PT 1
When writing a novel or a story of any kind one of the best elements to enhance your tale is the addition of dialogue. Not just good dialogue but great dialogue. Writing effective dialogue is a sure way to keep your readers head inside your book. In first of a two part podcast we explain how and why great dialogue is the way to go.
Monday 20 June 2022
B062. A WANNABE WRITERS QUESTION
Receiving an email from a wannabe writer who wanted to be a writer but felt unsure whether or not they could succeed at the craft we responded with the following response. A few tips on what our principle mentor learnt from the experience of her first journey into the writing world.
Monday 13 June 2022
B061. WHAT DOES DPI MEAN
A short podcast on understanding what DPI (dots per inch) means and how you utilise them in your book and cover design formatting.
Sunday 5 June 2022
P079 AUTHORS ARE A BUSINESS PT 2
We conclude our two part podcast where we explain what being an Author business is all about, and we offer you the types of business options available to you. Courtesy of ALLi - The Alliance of Independent Authors: www.allianceindependentauthors.org
Tuesday 31 May 2022
AUTHORS ARE A BUSINESS PT 1
Authors often forget they become a business the moment they publish, whether it be a book, short story, media post, blog etc. In this two part podcast we explain what being an Author business is all about, and we offer you the types of business options available to you. Courtesy of ALLi - The Alliance of Independent Authors www.allianceindependentauthors.org
Monday 23 May 2022
B060. CREATING A VIVID WORLD
Making sure readers believe the world you have written about is extremely important. Only if they do will your book be a success. Today we discuss four important elements to ensure that your story is realistic and vivid.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
P077. BEFORE HIRING AN EDITOR
Do you need an editor? Today we look at this important question and what you can do to help ensure your manuscript turns out to be the very best it can be.
Friday 13 May 2022
B059. TRY VOICE TO TEXT FOR WRITING
Rather than sitting and writing and end up suffering with the health issues associated with being hunched over a computer, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc, why not try using voice to text. Here we explain the benefits of trying this more modern way of writing. You never know you might find it works for you.
Sunday 8 May 2022
P076. GETTING YOUR FACTS RIGHT
No matter what genre or style, fiction or non-ficton you write in one of the most important elements before starting is to get your facts right. There is no need in writing historical fiction based in the 19c and using modern language or creating an academic book only to find you have quoted the wrong expert on the subject. It just doesn't work. Here are some tips to ensure you get your facts correct and where to find the right ones.
Tuesday 3 May 2022
B058. SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
In todays quick blog we want to offer you a few simple tips to help make your social media more useful to you and your brand as an author.
Thursday 28 April 2022
P075. CHOOSING THEMES FOR WRITING
No matter what genre or style you write your fiction in you still need to know your theme. Choosing a them that best suits your story plot is all important. Today we offer you some useful tips on the differing types of themes that you can implement into your story to create a great book.
Saturday 23 April 2022
B057. CREATING CONFLICT IN YOUR STORIES
In order to make your readers sit up and take interest in your story you really should have introduced some interesting conflict. Todays short podcast offers some ideas on the various ways you can do this.
Monday 18 April 2022
P074. THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING TO MONOTASK
Monotasking is where you have learnt the ability to concentrate on one job at a time. Today we discuss how learning to monotask will help you not just with your writing but in all the varying aspects of your life.
Wednesday 13 April 2022
B056. WRITING YOUR NEXT BOOK
The question is do you market your current work and backlist or do you start writing your next book. Here we discuss some helpful tips which will show you the best route to choose and why?
Friday 8 April 2022
P073. TIPS FOR WRITING MYSTERIES
Do you want to become the next crime or thriller writer? In this podcast we talk about writing a mystery and what is required to make it a good book.
Sunday 3 April 2022
B055. A SIMPLE PODCAST PRESS KIT
If you are thinking of starting or have already commenced producing your own podcasts, then todays podcast will help you understand how to create a press kit which help you promote your show to new listeners.
Tuesday 29 March 2022
P072. RECORDING YOUR OWN AUDIO BOOKS
Today we look at the process of an author recording their own audio books. We examine what is involved, what is needed and whether or not it is worth the author's time and effort in producing the recording to achieve a good quality result.
Thursday 24 March 2022
B054. REGISTERING BOOKS IN AUSTRALIA
This podcast is aimed at listeners who are authors or potential authors living and publishing in Australia, although some of the content will apply to all Indie Authors. We explain how to submit your book to the Australian Library system.
The link to the Prepublication Data Service website is:
https://www.nla.gov.au/using-library/services-publishers/prepublication-data-service
Friday 18 March 2022
P071. DESCRIBING CHARACTERS VIVIDLY
It is eesential that when writing about your characters they must not only be relevant to the story but they must stand out. Characters need to be described vividly and be exacting in their role within the story to keep the readers engaged.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
B53. MY TIPS TO HELP YOU WRITE BETTER
As an author I am always willing to share what I have learnt with new, developing and even established authors. Here I offer you a number of tips that I hope will help you improve your writing ability.
Thursday 17 February 2022
P070 WANT TO WRITE A GREAT QUERY LETTER
Wanting to attract a literary agent? Here we offer you some advice on the principles of writing a good query letter, what it should and should not include, how to do it and what happens afterwards; including the downside to not getting a response!
Saturday 12 February 2022
B052. WHOSE POINT OF VIEW IS IT PLEASE
Who is the narrator of your story? In all stories knowing this is important, even in a children's picture book Here we offer a quick explanation on why you need to get your POV correct from the very start of your story.
Monday 7 February 2022
P069. THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF WRITING
Many writers sometimes get feelings of negativity when it comes to their writing. This podcast takes you through the steps of how to recognise, learn to cope with and overcome this side of your creativity, changing them into positive feelings, thoughts and ideas.
Wednesday 2 February 2022
B051. QUICK BOOK MARKETING FOR INDIE AUTHORS
Your book is published and now you need to market it. The question is how? Here are a few quick tips and ideas to help you get started.
Friday 28 January 2022
P068. PREPARING YOUR BOOK LAYOUT
Often when I receive manuscripts for review and editing the formatting which has been done by the author can make the flow of the story have a few hiccups. In this podcast we offer tips to assist you in giving your manuscript a profesional image.
Sunday 23 January 2022
B050. WHY I STARTED TO WRITE LATE IN MY LIFE
We offer a short interview with new writer, we have called Jim, who explains how and why he came to writing late in life and his view point on being a successful fiction writer, or not as the case may be?
Tuesday 18 January 2022
P067. ITS EASY BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL WRITER
Being a successful writer is relatively easy. That is if you follow a few simple rules. Today we offer you some very useful tips on how to improve your approach to writing in order to develop your style towards becoming a successful author.
Thursday 13 January 2022
B049. WHICH TENSE SHOULD YOU USE
Choosing which tense to use when writing your story can sometimes be difficult. How ever with some care and understanding you should be able to find the right one to suit your storyline.
Saturday 8 January 2022
P066. STOP PLAYING THE COMPARISON GAME
Understanding what you are worth is very important if you want to be able to write well. If you do know yourself then you will also know your characters and this further enhance the type of story you write. Learn more on understanding both your self and your characters.
Monday 3 January 2022
B048. MINITAGONISTS
Today we offer you an understanding as to why and how you can have a minor secondary or third antagonist within your story. The approach is slightly different and done correctly it won't hurt your story.
Sunday 2 January 2022
SPECIAL NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2022
After a break from podcasting we explain where we have been and why there has been an absence. We also give you a quick run down of our plans for 2022 and going forward. We hope you will join us. Happy New Year everyone.
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