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I Got Nothing

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A podcast for exhausted writers, by a very exhausted writer.

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Episode 019 - Ghostwriting

May 16, 2023 13:02 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MB

Responding to a frequently asked question, Leani explains what ghostwriting is as well as the pros and cons of the medium.  Author Website (www.leanilopez.com) Author Projects (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) Affiliated with Deep Earth Press (www.deepearthpress.com) Author Coaching Info (www.deepearthpress.com/authorcoaching) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 018 - Editing Process

April 18, 2023 20:01 - 20 minutes - 13 MB

Responding to a topic from Tumblr, Leani talks about the editing process and some tips and tricks for getting through that second draft.  Author Info (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) Affiliated with Deep Earth Press (www.deepearthpress.com) Author Coaching Info (www.deepearthpress.com/authorcoaching) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 017 - Writing Dialogue

February 28, 2023 11:44 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, Leani goes over tips and tricks for writing dialogue, as well as what to avoid.  Author Info (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 016 - Research

February 14, 2023 15:56 - 20 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this week's episode, Leani goes through the benefits of researching and offers different ways to research, as well as why it helps you become a better writer.  Author Info (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 015 - Writing Your First Novel

January 24, 2023 13:31 - 27 minutes - 20 MB

Answering a prompt from a listener, Leani talks about writing her first novel and gives her thoughts on what she wished she knew back then.  Author Info (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 014 - Inspiration

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

In the first episode of Season 3, Leani answers a question from a listener about what inspires her to write.  Author Info (https://linktr.ee/leanimlopez) To Court Death, an episodic podcast (https://linktr.ee/tocourtdeath) Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 013 - Taking Criticism

March 22, 2022 13:55 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MB

It's a hard pill to swallow this episode when Leani talks about one of the hardest parts of being a writer: taking criticism.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 012 - Writing Endings

March 08, 2022 10:27 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MB

Leani responds to a topic suggested by listeners discussing tips and tricks when it comes to writing endings.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 011 - Try New Things

February 22, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this episode, Leani talks about the importance of broadening your horizons and consuming new media.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 010 - Writing Process

February 08, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 12.8 MB

Leani answers a question from Tumblr about her writing process and how she comes up with her story ideas.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 009 - Developing Characters

January 25, 2022 19:16 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MB

Leani expands on a topic submitted by a listener and discusses what goes into developing characters, including tips and tricks of the trade.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 008 - Just Do It

January 11, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

In the Season 2 premiere, Leani welcomes new listeners and shares some exciting developments in her writing life. She also gives advice for those waiting for the perfect time and perfect project.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 007 - Writing Romance

June 07, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14 MB

Leani responds to a topic from a listener about what goes into writing romance novels.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 006 - Fanfiction Counts

May 24, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15 MB

This week, Leani talks about what fanfiction is and why it's just as important as writing original work.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 005 - Getting Personal

April 19, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this week's episode, Leani gives her thoughts on getting personal with your writing and, in turn, gets personal herself.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 004 - Imposter Syndrome

April 05, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 19.2 MB

Leani talks about what it means to have confidence in your writing, as well as the all-too-familiar "imposter syndrome". Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 003 - Avoid the Burnout

February 08, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MB

This week, Leani gives suggestions on writing multiple projects at the same time as well as how to avoid writing burnout. Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 002 - Writer's Block

January 25, 2021 12:50 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

Leani talks about every writer's nemesis - writer's block.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 001 - Creative Self-Care

January 11, 2021 13:07 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MB

In the first episode of I Got Nothing, Leani introduces herself and talks about self-care for your creative side.  Music: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/