The Author Alchemist

Jul 19 2024 49 ep. 18 mins 3
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Writing is magic but that doesn’t mean it is easy! In this podcast, KimBoo York aka The Author Alchemist focuses on the most annoying part of being a writer: writing! After all, you can’t become a better writer if you aren’t actually writing anything, amirite???!? With a focus on motivation, inspiration, hard work, and fanfiction, this podcast is for writers who are determined to Get Their Words Out.

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Finding Joy in Writing (Ep. 53)

Jul 19 2024 13 mins  
Hey ho! Hear me ramble about my super-goth look! Special limited edition! ;) This is a short episode where I talk about how important it is to find joy in your writing practice, and what you can do if you feel like everything is drudge work! --------------------------For more about me and my work, visit my site hub, https://houseofyork.info

Down the Rabbit Hole - Worldbuilding Mindset (Ep. 52)

Jun 24 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, I discuss balancing world-building details with reader imagination in fiction writing, sharing insights from social media posts I've seen on different approaches to world-building and the importance of leaving holes in the narrative. Using my own experiences to illustrate how details can enhance or hinder creativity, I explore techniques for creating immersion, suc

The Only Path to Mastery (Ep. 51)

Jun 13 2024 14 mins  
What is the true source of writing mastery? As the old joke goes: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!" In this episode I talk about what having a large goal like "writing 1 million words" can do for you, and why it is important! --------------------- My website: https://houseofyork.info1 Million Words Club information: https://houseofyork.info/1mwc

How to Transition from Series to Serial (Ep. 50)

Mar 15 2024 26 mins  
Join me for updates on my own serials, the 1 Million Words Club, and advice on how to transition your idea/outline for a book series into a long-running serial! Links:My websiteSerials beats spreadsheet1 Million Words Club informationSubscriptions for Authors fb group

Are You a Discovery Writer? (Ep. 49)

Feb 27 2024 24 mins  
My book "By the Seat of Your Pants: Secrets of Discovery Writing" is out! I explain a bit of what it is about and why I wrote it, along with some updates of my fiction stories. For more about me and my work, visit my site hub, https://houseofyork.info-------------------------- RESOURCES MENTIONED: By the Seat of Your Pants: Secrets of Discovery WritingMy new book all about discove

What I'm Up to! (Ep. 48)

Feb 05 2024 15 mins  
A quick update on what I'm writing, what I'm working on, and what kind of money I am making. I talk about Kobo Plus, sales numbers, and the launch of Dragon's Grail on Ream! --------------- For more about me and my work, visit my site hub, https://houseofyork.info

Ep. 047: Update 2024 & 1 Million Words Club Launch!

Jan 15 2024 12 mins  
Here's my first podcast of 2024! I'm excited to announce the launch of the 1 Million Words Club, a community created by writers FOR writers to help us get the words out! It's focused on accountability and productivity as well as craft and mindset, and welcomes all writers of every genre, professional or amateur! I also update you on Dragon's Grail (it's been a hot minute!) and pro

Advice from the Writing Life (Ep. 46)

Nov 13 2023 23 mins  
Back from a lovely writer's retreat held on the Gulf Coast of Florida, I'm thinking a lot about "what makes a writer" and the importance of creativity in our lives. There are a lot of definitions of what makes a "real writer" and most of them are about gatekeeping, so instead I propose that a real writer is someone who invests time and energy into their practice. For those who feel

Catching up with House of York! (Ep. 045)

Nov 09 2023 21 mins  
First off, apologies in advance for the tapping noise that occasionally shows up, I think it was my headphones' cord knocking against the desk. I'll be more careful in the future! This is an update, overview, and discussion about all my current writing projects. I get sidelined talking about discovery writing, but then again, I'm writing a whole book on the topic so I'm just callin

Choose One: Fame, Fortune, or Freedom (ep. 44)

Oct 19 2023 11 mins  
A short episode about a question I was asked last week, and how answering it has changed the course of my writing career. ---------- Check out ALL THE THINGS! It's all at House of York!