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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
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Transitus is now available for order! In this episode, I go over my marketing strategy for the launch of my debut novel.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Another rewrite, another update, and AI isn't so helpful, but still kinda is? Forewarning: I'm out of breath this whole episode. For reasons. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
You're probably all interested now in how I've been using AI lately to help me with my novel. Listen to find out more. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
In this episode, I will update you on my current progress between 3 WIP novels, talk about my TikTok journey so far, and recognize the journey of leveling up your "writing craft" is quite difficult. Hope you find this one interesting! And if you want to follow me on TT, find me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@briaunamariah Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
1An update on my progress and the last and final part 3 of my editing session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Part 2 is up, by request. Thanks for speaking up and requesting it. 3rd and final part of my editing session will be coming soon. This piece of recorded session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves is preceded by an exciting update!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Stay tuned for my "writing craft" = "pottery" metaphor and my mini-rant on how bad Avatar 2 was (no spoilers).Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I'm back! We're back on track and moving along. I had a 2 hour long session with Story Grid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves after they looked at my manuscript. In this episode, I give a quick update on where things are at and get right into the first 50 minutes of my editing brainstorm session.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I lost 100 pages of editing and it set me back more than 2 months. At the end of the day, art is unpredictable and you have to put one step in front of the otherSign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Seriously throw away all the rules. Don't let the rules whisper in your ear that you're doing it wrong. You're doing it right if you've found your rhythm and joy.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
It really is a ramble, but I'm feeling great and it's what I have - so, enjoy. Or don't. I talk a bit about where I'm at currently, work life balance, the editing process on my 2nd pass at Transitus with my editor, and of course social media IG/Tiktok. If you're curious and you're viewing this after July 30th, check out: @briaunamariah and @wespeakmodels Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life happens! Stick around for my rant about the locals. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
My findings on the current market for authors, what to do about the oversaturated market (it has to do with what I also ask my We Speak rep'd models to do!), finding and discovering new genres, and more on my POV/story structure journey. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Lots of of useful info in this one! I've included 30 minutes of a session with Storygrid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves. The focus of this conversation is all around theme and me figuring out how to enhance storytelling. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
My editing journey continues! I'm facing obstacles but finding motivation in spite of them, finding time where ever I can to work on my (now various) projects, and still exploring what I like in a book by going outside of my usual genres. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Today I talk about Editing. Going from 1st draft to 2nd is one thing. And from 2nd to 3rd... well, I'm just beginning but it's a whole other thing. And hiring an editor to help with this project is a necessary step, and a giant leap of faith.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Recap, Self Publishing, And What's Next... Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How tips and tricks have changed my entire writing style and what to be aware of in your own writing.At then end I talk about the concepts from and read from the following article:https://theconversation.com/how-did-white-become-a-metaphor-for-all-things-good-140674Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Listen to the next session in my "Story Grid with Randy & Laura" installment.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I hope you enjoy my second recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura, following the first brainstorm session (episode 24, published in July) I had with them. Slow progress is still progress! I found this helpful. You might, too.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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