The Writer's Mindset

Apr 27 2023 107 ep. 37 mins 41

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Our mindsets can often hold us back in life more than we think. Self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome…the list goes on. In this open, honest podcast, bestselling author Kristina Adams, and upcoming author Ellie Betts, share the highs and lows of their writing lives alongside interviews with authors, marketers, and content creators.

You’ll finish each episode feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to get writing.

Formerly called The Writer's Cookbook podcast (and still part of The Writer's Cookbook network).

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Writing Ghost Stories (with The Indy Author's Matty Dalrymple and Activated Author's Daniel Willcocks)

Apr 27 2023 87 mins

We recently went live over on YouTube to talk all things ghost-story writing with Matty Dalrymple, from The Indy Author, and Daniel Willcocks, from Activated Authors. Here's the recording from the live.If you'd prefer to watch it, you can find a recording of the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax5GPypvkyo

Self-care, energy levels, and looking ahead

Dec 21 2022 13 mins

It’s time for a very important announcement!Productivity for Writers: https://amzn.to/3Yie2zq *Writing Myths: https://amzn.to/3VXeSQG *How to Write Believable Characters: https://amzn.to/3VTr2df *Backstory course: www.writerscookbook.com/backstoryMerch: www.writerscookbook.com/merchChatter – Ethan Kross: https://amzn.to/3FrPxqX *Kristina’s author website: www.kristinaadamsaut

Just 4 Mins of us Not Being Able to Speak, Read Our Own Scripts, or Get Zoom to Behave...

Dec 14 2022 4 mins

As you’ve probably noticed, we’re trying to make things easier for ourselves by using a pre-recorded intro/outro. Turns out that recording that was easier said than done. Here’s what happened behind the scenes…

Blunders, Bumbles, and Bloopers

Dec 07 2022 5 mins

Basically a compilation of all the times we couldn't speak or got interrupted while recording season 6.

Analytics for Authors (Full Interview with Gail Carriger)

Nov 30 2022 88 mins

Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea.In this episode, you'll le

Don't Forget Your Climax! How to Write Epic Endings

Nov 23 2022 43 mins

It's easy to lose momentum as you write, spending all your energy on your beginning and fizzling out as you push yourself to finish your book. But your climax is one of the most important parts of your book. Here's how to make sure your ending is epic.In this episode, you'll learn:How a bad (or no) climax can make your readers feelWhy your book doesn't have to have

How to Create a Large, Diverse Cast Your Readers Will Love

Nov 16 2022 36 mins

This week on The Writer's Mindset we share tips on how you can create a large, diverse cast of characters your readers will love just as much as you do.In this episode, you'll learn:Why it's important to have a diverse castWays to bring your characters to life

How to Get to Know Your Characters Better

Nov 13 2022 1 mins

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Writing Habits and Accountability (with Clarissa Gosling)

Nov 09 2022 30 mins

Clarissa has always lived more in the world of daydream and fiction than in reality. In her writing she explores purpose and belonging across worlds. Having never found an actual portal to faeryland, she creates her own fantastical worlds where dragons, fae and other magical creatures rule.She now lives in the Netherlands with her family, where she writes as much as they will let h

Analytics for Authors Part 2 (with Gail Carriger)

Nov 03 2022 40 mins

Part two of our interview with Gail!Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, an