My Wholesome Writing Life with Van Hoang

Why do authors even have to speak???  Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

It was traumatizing. Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

Aphantasia is the inability to visualize imagery, which makes it hard for me to read and write description. Here are some solutions I've found that still help me be able to write settings in my stories. Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

What do you do when you're so sick of working on your book? Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

I'm writing a historical novel, and research is tough! Just when I think I've done enough, I'm told I can do more. Here are some solutions that I found really worked for me.  1. Look for old footage on YouTube from that time period 2. Find old pictures, if cameras were invented in the time period you're writing in 3. Read books and watch movies that were made during that time, not just set during the time 4. Look for old newspaper articles also set in that time. I love OldMagazineArticles.com. Check out your library for free databases, microfilms, and other resources Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

Sometimes, I just really don't like to read. How do I cope when books are life??? Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

All authors have to promote their books but they don't all have to like it :P Here are some things that can help. authorvanhoang.com instagram.com/iamvanhoang

Hi everyone! I'm back for another episode of My Wholesome Writing Life with me, Van Hoang, and today is building character voice and the solutions I implement when I'm struggling! 1. Write out a backstory scene with the character to spend more time with and get to know them--something that won't happen directly on the page of the novel 2. Start a character voice journal --have your character journal from their point of view 3. Have the character write letters to their bestie! You talk to your best friend differently than how you talk to anyone else, and this really brings out a side of your character you might not have noticed before Bonus: Have them write letters to someone they don't like, then compare how they talk to their worst enemy and how they talk to someone they love. Hope you enjoy!  Website: authorvanhoang.com Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms: Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang Twitter: twitter.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

If you have a book coming out soon, you might be experiencing a lot of anxiety. It's totally normal! Here are some things that might help.   Website: authorvanhoang.com   Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms:   Instagram: instagram.com/iamvanhoang  Goodreads: goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

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Hi everyone! I'm author Van Hoang, and this is my first podcast! I'm starting a new series that will focus on wholesome, fulfilling solutions to all of my writerly problems (there are lots of them). Join me on my journey of joyful writing :)  This episode, I'm talking about social media addiction.   Social media can be a valuable professional tool to promote books as an author, connect with colleagues, and interact with friends. But at what cost??  Website: http://www.authorvanhoang.com  Find me @iamvanhoang on all platforms:   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamvanhoang Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/iamvanhoang

Writing can be hard. I'm here to obsess over the wholesome, delightful, fulfilling practices, solutions, and tools that I love about crafting stories. Join me on my journey of joyful writing.