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Activated Authors is an online author community centered around principles of healthy productivity, community, and shared knowledge. Founded by international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and author coach, Daniel Willcocks, the group aims to help authors and creatives of all levels achieve their creative goals and thrive as part of a healthy, positive community.
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Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam chat about high word counts, how they get em’, how you can get em’ and most importantly should you get them? Watch the show here: https://youtu.be/ElJM0hB9vFc  Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On this weeks episode Dan and Sam sit down with the incredible Frank Turner and talk music, creativity, freedom, mental health and how Frank remains undefeated.   Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/OBYJFMz8kkc    Find out more about Frank Turner Frank’s tenth album, ‘Undefeated’ is out May 3rd, featuring the new single, ‘Do One’, Pre-Order Now! https://frankturner.orcd.co/undefeated Listen and watch the video for ‘Do One’ here https://frankturner.orcd.co/doone Website: https://frank-turner.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27M9shmwhIjRo7WntpT9Rp?si=4TljXkhTS6KZ7qOY6aLftQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1&dlsi=e6a6e226ceaa4f13 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/frank-turner/108696785 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frankturner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankturnermusic Instagram: @frankturner Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankTurner Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/join Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Fueling Your Words With Food Freedom Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ This week Dan and Sam sit down and have a chat with Bekka from ‘Food Freedom’, they pick her brain on how a healthy relationship with your body and food can help fuel your author career. Useful Links: https://www.freedomwithbekka.com/  Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam tackle all things resolutions, manifesting and why the only thing guaranteed to get you closer to your goals is work. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/jY-mYqnecRE  Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
2024 Goals

2024 Goals

2024-01-2201:06:30

2024 Goals Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam reflect on their tumultuous 2023 and their personal and business goals for 2024. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/Ek0TKXvc34A Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ SHOWNOTES The Activated Authors podcast is going on a short break, to keep up to date on all things Activated Authors, join us on our FREE Discord channel at https://activatedauthors.com/
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the concept of author ‘voice’, what it is, how it is developed and how to get your own. Recommended Resources ‘The Life of Fire’ Panagiotis Dimitriou https://amzn.eu/d/5xzCl9V ‘Neverwhere’ Neil Gaiman https://amzn.eu/d/2doBRv4 ‘The Psychopath Test’ Jon Ronson https://amzn.eu/d/97Qk8o0 ‘Mongrels’ Stephen Graham Jones https://amzn.eu/d/7QBxzyG ‘Hammers on Bone’ Cassandra Khaw https://amzn.eu/d/cOmPrVK ‘The Road’ Cormac McCarthy https://amzn.eu/d/3mAdI7e ‘Fourth Wing’ Rebecca Yarros https://amzn.eu/d/hh8RTeL Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ INFOSTACK LINK: https://danielwil--infostack.thrivecart.com/wpp6/  50k WRITING CAMP https://activatedauthors.com/50k  SHOWNOTES On today’s show, we forego the usual Great Writers Share format, as we turn off the lights, ignite some candles, place our Jack-o-Lanterns in the windows and invite the monsters in for a special Halloween episode of, what our guests have lovingly dubbed, the Great Writers Scare podcast. The premise is simple. Four horror writers. Ninety minutes of unfiltered time to discuss all things horror writing. But who are these other three writers, you might be wondering. Joining Dan today we have one of our regular co-hosts, sci-fi and horror author, John Crinan, as well as two powerhouses in the horror community. I’m excited to welcome back to the show, the founder and host of the This Is Horror podcast, Michael David Wilson, and to say hello for the first time to his glamorous (but haunting) co-host, Bob Pastorella. In this episode we go deep into: Why do we write horror? Our earliest horror experiences Why are we not repulsed by horror? What has 2020 brought to horror, and how has the pandemic shaped writers of the genre? Michael and Bob’s new book, “They’re Watching" Michael and Bob’s collaboration process when writing the book John Crinan’s story as featured on Hawk & Cleaver’s “The Halloween Horrors of Mill Lane” limited series The Other Stories anthology, edited by Daniel Willcocks Find out more about Dan, John, Michael, and Bob: https://www.danielwillcocks.comhttps://www.johncrinan.com/https://www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk/https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/about/staff/bob-pastorella/ Links from the show: Michael’s Interview on the show: https://pod.link/1473869415/episode/NmM2NWRjMTctZDA3Yy00Y2VlLWI0N2MtMTA5NDMxODQ2MTlm Michael and Bob’s, "They’re Watching": https://books2read.com/u/4A7YGd Michael David Wilson’s, "The Girl in the Video": https://books2read.com/u/b5krzR Bob Pastorella’s "Mojo Rising": https://books2read.com/u/m2Mvn7 Chuck Palahniuk’s “Guts”: http://readfulltext.blogspot.com/2013/10/guts-by-chuck-palahniuk.html Let’s Scare Jessica to Death: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067341/ Night of the Living Dead: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/ Texas Chainsaw Massacre: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072271/ Poltergeist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/ Stephen King’s “Cujo”: https://books2read.com/u/bQd9Xd An American Werewolf in London: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/ Get your copy of “They’re Watching” from This Is Horror: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/shop/ The Other Stories podcast (The Halloween Horrors of Mill Lane): https://pod.link/theotherstorieshttp://www.emilybooth.co.uk/ The Other Side Anthology: https://books2read.com/tosanthology Listen to This Is Horror podcast: https://pod.link/599755380 Get your Great Writers Share merchandise! https://www.danielwillcocks.com/merch/gws GWS Press books: Collaboration for Authors: https://books2read.com/u/3G2jLn Special thanks to: Intro vocals: Persephone Rose Show theme: Karl Hughes Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the Bram Stoker Award®-nominated and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of several works of horror and dark fiction, including the viral sensation, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. A lover of luxury fashion and an admirer of European musical theatre, Eric can often be found roaming the streets of his home city, Boston, MA, for inspiration. In this episode we go deep into: Monsters - favorites to watch and read, favorites to write about Human monsters (e.g. true crime, serial killers) - the worst kind of horror Writing Journey - the theatre, short fiction, small presses Debut Novel that went viral! Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke NEW release (short stories re-released) How to cultivate a viral sensation - there isn’t a simple answer! The perfect storm Novella - You’ve Lost a lot of Blood - a good follow up to the viral book What happens when there are MANY opinions about a book, controversy and the right motivation for it. Heart behind writing. The feeling of appreciation for a well received book, how to handle the amount of feedback, and the follow up book… The evolution of the creative process The writing community - finding your community and relying on them Titles - Let’s talk titles! Gory murder mystery influence from the 70s/80s Influences - what speaks to you Upcoming books - Writing from the heart The importance of being authentic (your readers will know) - Being true to yourself What makes good horror Realism in characters The importance of having eyes on your work (before printing) Underrated authors that people should know more about The last show you could ever watch - fun question! Where to find Eric The meaning behind Hysteric Teeth Find out more about Eric Larocca: https://ericlarocca.com/ Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about mailing lists and why they are an authors best friend. Plus Dan breaks down, how to set them up, where to find your readers and other incredibly useful tips. Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/RKbvkODYS10  Recommended Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Thorpe Mailing List Platforms https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/1de824c073a26 https://mailchimp.com/ https://www.aweber.com/ https://convertkit.com/ Newsletter Ninja Series **https://www.amazon.com/Newsletter-Ninja-Become-Author-Mailing-ebook/dp/B07C6J8HP9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TLWBJSP63DSP&keywords=newsletter+ninja&qid=1696515645&sprefix=newslett%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1** Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost  
Conquering NaNoWrimo

Conquering NaNoWrimo

2023-10-0201:01:24

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about the biggest fixture in the writing community - NaNoWriMo. More specifically they talk about how to tackle the challenge and come out victorious. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4--1u4gY6Is  Recommended Resources nanowrimo.org creativeparamita.com Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost  
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community and access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of finding the right kind of feedback from readers and writers and editors, alike, for your stories. Recommended Resources “Sprite…” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lcHtVUUKc8w Food Freedom with Bekka https://www.freedomwithbekka.com/ Join our FREE community https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam explore what makes a great scene and share their top tips on creating one. Recommended Resources The Snowflake Method https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LWBZ696?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20 How To Write A Dynamite Scene https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLT4QPQ?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20 The Three Story Method https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Story-Method-Foundations-Fiction/dp/B0851LXR78 Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and returning guest host Robyn Howley and together they discuss how to handle and deal with this crazy journey when it’s not going your way. Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Find out more about Robyn Howley https://www.rpauthor.com IG: @robynhowleyauthor Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about personal bullshit that holds us hostage and prevents us from moving forward as well as questions to ask ourselves to help us through. Join our FREE Activated Authors Discord community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ Jenna Moreci is a bestselling dark fantasy romance and writing craft author, as well as a YouTube sensation with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Her first installment in The Savior’s Series, The Savior’s Champion, was voted one of the Best Books of All Time by Book Depository. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Jenna spends her free time snuggling up with her charming partner and their tiny dog, Buttercup. Find out more about Jenna: https://www.jennamoreci.com/ https://books2read.com/suawtb https://www.youtube.com/@JennaMoreci Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Daniel Willcocks
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of having a website, and how author’s can leverage their business with a website that shouts their brand. Get your author website https://www.activatedauthors.com/websites Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, then join our FREE community over at https://activatedauthors.com/   This week's Guest is... Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror and his post-apocalyptic novel, Bird Box, which was the inspiration of the Netflix film Bird Box. Find out more about Josh Malerman: https://joshmalerman.com/ Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the fundamentals of how to be more productive, focusing on YOUR journey, and not those of the superhumans that dominate media and social platforms.   Recommended Resources https://books2read.com/u/3yQZKn  https://activatedauthors.com/matrix    Join our FREE online community!  https://activatedauthors.com/   Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter   Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone   Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today’s episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and Activated Authors Member Robyn Howley and together they talk about all the things they do to recharge and refill their creative wells including creating squishy septapods, spending time in the trees and consuming words. Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/Uk7VgZYCqLU Recommended Resources https://www.rphauthor.com/ Join our FREE Activated Authors Discord! https://activatedauthors.com/join Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost
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