3, 2, 1 Book Podcast
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Sharing my road to publication, I talk about the knowledge I've gained, the mistakes I've made and the successes I've had long the way. I hope this podcast both inspires and helps push all those aspiring authors out there to continue on their dream to publication!
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014 + Making it Happen, So Long 2021
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB2021 is coming to a close and so is the first season of this podcast! Looking back, there has been so much going on with my debut novel, Kisses & Stones, set to release in February 2022. As the 2021 year comes to a close, there is so much that I am grateful for and things that I plan on focusing on in the new year. I am very excited to share my successes in hopes that you too, will believe and achieve all that you hope for in the time to come. Topics Covered: Kisses & Stones update Look...
13 + Self-Publishing w/ Amber Lambda
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMeet Amber Lambda: Growing up in the dreamy plains where tornadoes and imagination roam, Amber has always been filled with a creative streak and you'll never catch her without a notebook. Though she adores the endless possibilities of a blank page and dabbling in different genres, her author heart really belongs to whimsical YA love stories with fantasy and soft sci-fi elements. Her mission is to write stories clean enough for the younger range of the YA crowd, but laced with themes and i...
12 + Types of Writers & My Outlining Strategy
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAre you a planner? Pantser? Planter? If you're scratching your head as to what in the name of sam hill I'm talking about, these are the categories most writers find themselves falling into. These three terms define not what authors write, but how they write it. Do they structure their novels piece by piece? or fly by the seat of their pants? I also dive into how I plan out my novels and give you a little peek into my process. Topics Covered: Planner vs Pantser Pros & cons The happy mid...
11 + Method Acting & Writing
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBI've been using method acting with writing for a long, long time. Let me take you through my methods (see what I did there 😂) and give you some tips on how to get started and why you should do it in the first place. I found that method acting and writing really helps me dish out the emotions for those hard to pinpoint scenes and makes my stories and character truly come to life. Topics Covered: What is method acting? Benefits of method acting Example of how to implement How to get started...
10 + Co-Authoring w/ Jahmil Effend
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIf you're looking for some amazing tips on co-authoring, listen no further. My amazing guest Jahmil Effend, co-author of War in the Fallows shares his experience in world-building and writing. We take a look at the ups and downs of sharing a book idea and how to make it one, cohesive story. Meet Jahmil Effend Raised in Bristol, CT, Jahmil Effend has come a long way in his 26 years of living. Jahmil was a first generation college graduate who not only holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountin...
09 + Creating a Pen Name
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBShould you use your real name or a pen name as your author personae? There is no right answer, but for me, I knew my real name would not fly on any book cover. If you are thinking about creating a pen name, take a listen! I chat about how I came up with my very own pen name and how you can too!! Topics Covered: What is a pen name? Look at the genre My pen name journey Where to Find Me: Website Instagram Facebook Goodreads
08 + Writing Multiple Drafts (at the same time!)
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSome authors can only focus on one draft at a time. Other authors (like me, for example) need to have more than one. It might sound scary to take on another project, especially if it is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the other. No worries, let me talk you through the benefits of working on more than one draft at a time. Topics Covered: Feeling the Burnout Benefits of Writing Multiples Multi-Genre How to Switch Gears Putting Yourself in your Drafts Where to Find Me: Website Instagram Facebook ...
07 + Talk About Editing w/ Nicolette Beebe
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMeet Nicolette: Nicolette is a Bay Area romance author of different sub-genres who lives and breathes storytelling. Outside of the all-consuming obsession to write, she is in love with being a full-service editor. She taught the fourth grade for five years, and is now a part time substitute. During downtime, she enjoys knitting and crocheting while watching video game playthroughs with her hubby and fur baby. Topics Covered: About Nicolette What a full service editor does How to find the ...
06 + Beta Readers 101
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBA lot of time, money and energy goes into publishing a book. When it comes to beta readers, a lot of authors find themselves struggling on who, when, why and how to go about this. Take a breath. It's not as hard as you think. Topics Covered: Is it hard to find beta readers? Best people for better feedback Where to find them Swap Paying for beta's Best questions to ask Where to Find Me: Website Instagram Facebook
05 + Book Theme
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs I was researching cover designers, the one that I had my heart set on asked me a very interesting question that led me down a rabbit hole of in depth discovery; what is the theme of your book? This sounded easy enough, but I am telling you, I was stumped on what to say! When it comes to designing your books cover, or just knowing your book inside and out, it's important to really look at all the major themes sprinkled throughout your book. In this episode, I give you some insight as to w...
04 + Title Decisions: Changing Your Book Title
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBAs a first time author, we think we know what is best for our book, especially when it comes to titles. In this episode, I talk about my recent apostrophe (I think you mean epiphany) as to why my original book title would not work. It took a lot of digging and questions to fellow authors, for me to finally realize I needed a change. Take a listen to hear my process and what I learned along the way. Topics Covered: Married to my book title Constructive criticism Asking the right questions S...
03 + Through the Writers Lense w/ J.D. Estrada
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBChatting it up with J.D. Estrada is a writer's bucket list check for me ✅ About J.D. Estrada: After years working in advertising, J.D. Estrada decided there were better ways to write fiction. Born on August 13th, he shares birthdays with Alfred Hitchcock and Fidel Castro... an interesting coincidence since his mom is Cuban and he loves a good story. Truth be told, he always dreamt about being an inventor, he just didn't know he'd end up doing it using words. Where some people choose to ...
02 + Feeling the Overwhelm & How to Recover
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB01 + Feeling the Overwhelm & How to Recover Overwhelm. It's real. And when it hits, it hits hard! I recently went through a random bout of overwhelm, and I gotta tell you, it was hard to get out of it. But it's not impossible! In this episode, I talk about ways to ditch the overwhelm and how to get back in the writing focus. Topics Covered: Overwhelm Storm Grounding Yourself in Your Book Surround Yourself with Support Don't Beat Yourself Up Resources: Let's Get Digital by David Gaughran...
01 + Meet the Aspiring Author
May 24, 2021 19:02 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB01 + Meet the Aspiring Author I am so excited to have you listening along to my little podcast! Here is what you can hope to discover and explore in this podcast, a little about me and then some Topics Covered: About the Podcast The Host in a Nutshell Hopes & Dreams Where to Find Me: Website Instagram