Teaching Myself to Write Novels
Briauna Mariah
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S3E5 Progress with a FULL (Toddler Heavy) Plate
Last time, I told you my kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing. This time, I'm saying that's all BS. But I'm still making solid progress! Here I'll share…
S3E4 Planning Plot while Thinking with a Toddler
My kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing and it's been feeling really great. Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy…
S3E3 This was meant for April
Speaking of the vortex of time, this episode was meant for April but I was doing other things. Looking back at this one, I found it really helpful and hope you do, too. Buy Transitus on Amazon:…
S3E2 The Vortex of Time
When you say "you'll finish it by the end of the year" but the end of the year has already come and goneBuy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes…
S3E1 Writing Journey as a New Mom
The top secret news I wouldn't tell you all about... I have a precious little baby and she's the best! In this episode, I'll catch you up with how it's all been going and how I've been balancing it…
S2E45 I Published a Book!
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 &…
S2E44 Another Rewrite, and AI isn't So Helpful (But Kinda Is)
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…
S2E43 Using AI to help write a novel
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…
S2E42 Indie Authors and TikTok
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.…
S2E41 All is Lost Moment, Motivation, and a Complete MS
An 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…
S2E40 Getting Ready to Query & Randy Surles and Laura Graves Session Pt2
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…
S2E39 Writing, Coping with Change, & Mental Health
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…
S2E38 Lost In The Details: Randy Surles and Laura Graves session
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…
S2E37 Warning: All Progress Will Be Lost
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:…
S2E36 Find That Joy and Throw out the Rules
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:…
S2E35 The Ramble you Probably Shouldn't Listen to
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…
S2E34 Life Happens to Writing and The Creative Process
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:…
S2E33 What do Models Have in Common with Authors?
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…
S2E32 Worldbuilding and Plot is a Tool for Theme: Randy Surles & Laura Graves Session
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…
S2E31 Motivation and Threads of Editing
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…
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