Mentoring Writers Resource Box
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Mentoring Writers Resource Box podcasts offer new and developing authors assistance as they travel their writing journey (whether self- or traditionally published). We mentor adult writers of all ages worldwide while mentoring under 18's through our sister organisation Kids4Kids.org.uk. With over thirty years’ experience as an award-winning author, speaker, writing mentor, and publishing consultant our Principle Mentor, Ann Brady, offers practical tips which will help new writers open the door to discovering the many facets of creating, developing and writing a book. We also offer advice on marketing and the publishing aspect of the writing process. Each of the 10-to-20-minute episodes are fact-based, conversational mentoring sessions which will help keep you focused, increase your confidence, and bolster your creativity whilst helping you write.
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P117 WHY HAVING AN AUTHOR EMAIL LIST IS RELEVANT
March 16, 2024 16:39 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday we discuss the reasons for having an author email list. What the benefits are and how you can utilise this method for promotion of your book and for maintaining a closer contact with your readers, followers and subscribers to your website, blog, etc.
B093 WRITING SHOULD BE FUN, FUN, FUN.
March 09, 2024 16:10 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBOne thing I stress when dealing with any writer is that writing should and must be fun. And yet often I discover writers who feel stressed about the various aspects of the process. Either because they can't get started, have suddenly some to a full stop some 30,000 words in or, are wondering how to finish their novel. My answer is to stop worrying. Let go and start to have fun with your writing. Today's podcast is all about why writing should be fun and how have some with your writing process.
P116 VIVIDLY DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTERS
March 02, 2024 15:53 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBMaking sure you have characters that are realistic means describing them vividly. It is your job as the writer to ensure that your reader can envisage the characters in their mind when reading about them. Todays podcast gives you some insight into how to do this.
B092 MY WRITING TIPS
February 20, 2024 16:53 - 5 minutes - 5.59 MBIn this podcast I wanted to share with you a few writing tips that I think may help you when it comes to writing your story. Remember, most stories have already been told just not in the way you will tell it. And that is what writing is all about. By using your imagination, emotions, experiences etc and by thinking outside the box you should be able to produce a great masterpiece.
P115 SUGGESTIONS FOR ENGAGING YOUR READERS
February 05, 2024 13:50 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWe all know that reviews are good but remember not all are relevant or genuine, and if a bad one is given it's hard to remove it. Today we discuss the various ways you can attract readers to follow and interact with you, other than just by leaving reviews.
B091 BEING A GHOST WRITER
January 29, 2024 16:59 - 8 minutes - 8.42 MBBeing a ghost writer can be both easy and hard. The easy part is that you are taking someone else's ideas and helping them create a story or writing about their life. But it can also be hard especially if writing a memoir. In this case you must remember to ensure you write as if the person in the memoir but also are able to do it without losing your own writing style. In this podcast we explain more.
P114 UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF ISBNs
January 22, 2024 16:54 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBecoming an Indie Publisher for the first time can be daunting. One of the things you really need to understand is why and how we use ISBN numbers. In todays podcast we briefly explain the history of ISBN's, why they are needed, where you get them from, and their use.
B090 THE TRUTH ABOUT QUICK WRITING AUTHORS
January 13, 2024 16:53 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBWe have all probably heard about quick writing authors. Those writers who appear to churn out a new book as easily as if baking a cake. You are may be one of those authors or perhaps one of the many hundreds of other writers who sit and wonder how do they do it. In this podcast we will look at what it takes to understand the craft of getting your story down on paper without stressing out over it. Hopefully this will help you become a more speedier writer.
P113 EXPRESSING THEMES IN WRITING
January 06, 2024 14:59 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWriters fall into differing categories having varied genres and styles. Even though a writer may have the idea for a good book without the right characters and themes the story could fall flat on it's face. Today we look at some famous stories covering the differing elements of theme and examine how you can express themes in your writing.
I109 IN CONVERSATION WITH TEN PENNERS INTERVIEW
December 15, 2023 17:13 - 54 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Ten Penners is an off-shoot Group of the Gold Coast Writers organisation in Australia. Recently they launched their latest anthology. Today I talk with the ladies involved in the group, what the group means to them, and about their new book. Their book is available on Amazon.com, in bookshops or from their website - https://thetenpenners.wixsite.com/the-ten-penners
B089 A Few Stray Thoughts About Writing
November 29, 2023 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBHaving taken a few weeks off from podcasting I thought today I'd share a few stray thoughts about writing with you before I throw myself back in to the uploading of some new and interesting podcasts. This one includes how an author changed the way one of the Big 5 Publishers looked at writing the blurb on the back of her books.
P112 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF ANY CONTRACT
October 07, 2023 19:35 - 14 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat is the definition of a contract? Well, simply put it is an agreement that is legally binding between two or more parties. In today's podcast I want to have a quick look at what you should include in any contract you either create for your business or in any contract one you are considering signing.
B088 BEWARE OF VANITY PRESSES
September 19, 2023 18:39 - 13 minutes - 19.7 MBThese days Vanity Presses are trying to become more legit. But some are still hanging on to their bad habits and that means taking innocent newbie writers for a ride. There are even others jumping on the band wagon in a hope of making a fast buck with some sweet talking. Today we discuss becoming more aware of these dangerous waters.
P111 MISCONCEPTIONS IN KIDS BOOKS
September 12, 2023 18:16 - 23 minutes - 35 MBWhen writing children's books many aspiring writers believe that it is an easy process. Or they have read that there are certain elements that, whilst relevant for novels, you can overlook in kids books. This is not the case. Today we discuss some of the more important misconceptions that all writers should be awar of before starting to write.
B087 WHY A WRITING MENTOR IS FOR YOU
August 28, 2023 13:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWe are all aware that all great athletes would not be where they are without the assistance and support of their coaches. And the same can be said for writers. So, if you have ever wondered, ‘Do I need a writing mentor,’ well in this podcast we ask you some questions and give answers that will help you decide.
P110 WRITING A MEMOIR
August 23, 2023 12:17 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBWriting a memoir is not an easy experience but if you would like to think about taking on such a task on then in this podcast we are offering some basic guideline tips to help you get started and how to get your story across to the right readers.
B086 PLANNING SCHOOL VISITS
August 13, 2023 16:07 - 11 minutes - 17.4 MBAs a childrens book author you should be loooking at sharing your work with children. One of the best and easiest ways of doing this is through planning school visits. In this podcast we discuss how to go about organising your school visits.
P109 WHAT MAKES A GOOD PROTAGONIST
August 05, 2023 07:30 - 25 minutes - 37.5 MBNo matter what genre or style you write your story in, whether for book, stage or screen, you always need to make sure you have a good, no a great protagonist. In this podcast we discuss what makes a good hero/heroine and we offer samples from a couple of popular films to help you get the feel of our theme.
B085 WHY A COPYRIGHT PAGE & ISBN ON EBOOKS
July 29, 2023 07:30 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MBIn light of the confusion over AI and it's effects on writers, today we are discussing why you should consider having both a copyright page and an ISBN for your ebooks. We will doing further podcasts about how AI, plagiarism, copyright and how it could affect your work in the future.
P108 WHICH MARKETING METHODS SUIT YOU
July 22, 2023 07:30 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBMarketing is probably every authors nightmare. I often stress that authors are a business and you are, which means you need all the help you can when its comes to getting your work out there. In this podcast, I want to look at digital marketing and how you could utilise it to help your promotions and marketing programme.
IX1 THE PROS & CONS OF 'THREADS'
July 15, 2023 07:30 - 7 minutes - 5.76 MBFollowing the release of the new app 'Threads' we offer you some quick buttlet points which give you the pros and cons of what Threads is all about. We will report more about this new addition to the Facebook/Instagram/WhatApp family as we discover it.
I008 IN CONVERSATION WITH - MK JONES - AUTHOR
July 10, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBToday I am 'In Conversation With'... Welsh Author MK Jones. Mary has written who series of books using her geneology background as inspiration. She shares with us details of her latest books and the forthcoming ones she is currently working on. Mary also shares some usefult tips for all new and developing writers of all genres.
P107 EXPLAINING BLEED IN PRINTING
July 03, 2023 07:30 - 14 minutes - 21.8 MBIf you are including any illustrations in your written work, including your cover, and are publishing the book yourself then it is important to understand the need for good bleed. Today we talk about the need for the exacting measurements needed to produce a perfect copy of your book. Thanks go to OldMateMedia (Australia) for their assistance in producing this podcast).
B084 WORRIED ABOUT TIKTOK
June 26, 2023 07:30 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MBShould you be worried about TikTok? We talk today about what has been happening and is still happening across the world over the app TikTok. Also why and how Governments, military organisations and even businesses are reacting to having the app on corporate devices.
P106 UNDERSTANDING PLOT HOLES
June 19, 2023 07:30 - 14 minutes - 21.2 MBEvery good story needs a good plot. But what happens if along the way you forget or omit something from your plot? Or maybe you end up going of at a tangent by introducing another plot? In this podcast I talk about understanding plot holes and how to mend them.
B083 MAKING VIDEOS FOR INSTAGRAM IGTV
June 12, 2023 07:30 - 12 minutes - 18.6 MBWith social media being one of the most prominent advertising platforms, today we talk about how to create and use IGTV videos to enhance your marketing strategy.
P105 OUR TIPS FOR ENDING ANY STORY
June 05, 2023 07:30 - 26 minutes - 38.1 MBIf there is one thing all fiction books need, no matter what genre, it is a solid ending. Although you make have decided how your story is to end actually creating the right format for your story is crucial. Therefore, in today's podcast we are offering you some tips to ensure the ending of any story is a good one.
B082 STARTING MARKETING YOUR BOOK
May 29, 2023 07:30 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this podcast we offer you some tips and ideas to help you prepare your book for marketing, as well as to how to create your marketing plan.
P104 WRITE VILLAINS WHO FEEL HUMAN
May 22, 2023 07:30 - 20 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat is the difference between villains and antagonists? In today's podcast we discover more about the types of villains there are and how to write them so they feel human.
B081 TRY GOOGLE DOCS FOR EASIER WRITING
May 15, 2023 07:30 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThere are many programmes available to assist writers. But have you ever thought of using Google Docs. They are not just for MAC computers but are a great resource that will aid you in your writing journey. Why not check out what Google Docs has to offer.
I007 Interview with Claire Donald
May 08, 2023 19:20 - 31 minutes - 39.3 MBA fun interview with Welsh author Claire Donald writer of a variety of children's picture books including the successful Mother Earth Weeping which is used in primary schools today.
B080 BYO... YOUR BOOK
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.29 MBWe've all heard that comment BYO… bring your own when it comes to attending a party. We,, today we discuss how BYO your Book can be a simple but great tool for marketing your book on a one-on-one basis. Check it out now.
P103 SUSPENSE WRITING
April 24, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MBBeing able to add tension, pacing, narrative structure, elements of seeing, and character development are both necessary and important if you want to add suspense to your storyline. The success of suspense in a book will take it from a simple story to a page-turner. Find out why and how.
B079 BLOG POST IDEAS TO GARNER READERS
April 17, 2023 07:30 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MBGetting readers to view your blogs can be difficult so today we offer a few ideas from lour fellow authors to help you garner more readers and encourage others to follow you.
P102 WRITING A SYNOPSIS
April 10, 2023 07:30 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBOne of the trickiest jobs for an author wanting to submit their manuscript to agents or publishers is writing the synopsis. In this podcast we offer you some tips on how best to approach a synopsis that is concise and compelling whilst still following the conventions needed for success.
B078 JOURNALING HELPS CREATE WRITING CONFIDENCE
April 03, 2023 07:30 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBWant to write but don’t have the confidence to start. Well here is a way to help you learn the craft of writing. It's called journaling. It is a writing process used by many writers, new, developing and even established, as it helps develop the art of creating themes and scenes within the mindset. Listen to learn more.
P101 PRICING YOUR WRITING SERVICES
March 27, 2023 07:30 - 14 minutes - 22 MBYou have a desire to become a writer but with a difference. You are wanting to offer your writing services to other writers, businesses, news-sheets, blogs etc. But what do you charge for these types of services. Today we discuss how you do it and what the prices should be.
B077 AMAZON AND KIDS EBOOKS
March 20, 2023 07:30 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBToday we discuss why there is a benefit for authors to ensure they offer a digital version of their books. And this includes children's picture books. We explain the 'Look inside' part of Amazon and briefly why you should have a copyright in all your books even the kids ones.
P100 WORD COUNTS FOR CHILDRENS BOOKS
March 13, 2023 07:30 - 10 minutes - 16 MBWith more and more children's books being written and published are you up to date on the word count? If not, hopefully this podcast will help you decide how many words are, or are not, enough for your next book.
B076 CREATING ARTWORK FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
March 06, 2023 08:30 - 8 minutes - 13.6 MBOne of the joys of writing picture books is deciding on the images that must compliment the story. After all, pictures tell 50% of the story and therefore they need to be great. In this podcast I talk about finding and working with an artist/illustrator and some finer points you need to know.
P099 BEING ATTACKED UNNECESSARILY
February 27, 2023 08:30 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBWhat do you do when you think you have been verbally attacked unnecessarily? As a mentor this recently happened to me and it was not nice. So this is how I resolved the problem and how I turned it into a positive for other authors.
B075 VARY YOUR SENTENCE STRUCTURE
February 20, 2023 08:30 - 10 minutes - 15.8 MBWhen writing it is often too easy to fall into the trap of writing the same old same sentences. Today we talk about you can vary your sentences with the easiest of adjustments, whether it be adding words, removing them or simply just placing them in a differing order.
P098 TIPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS PT 3
February 13, 2023 08:30 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBBecoming a writer can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. In the final part of this 3-part podcast we conclude with our learning from established writer/authors from across the generations. Having been kind enough to share their perspective on how writing should be approached in order to achieve success, we conclude this series and hope you have learnt much to help you in your writing.
P097 TIPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS PT 2
February 09, 2023 08:30 - 14 minutes - 21.7 MBBecoming a writer can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Understanding the genre and style of your writing is also an important part in any writing. In the second of this 3-part podcast we continue learning more from established writer/authors from across the generations, as they offer their perspective on how writing should be approached in order to achieve success.
P096 TIPS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS PT 1
February 05, 2023 08:30 - 16 minutes - 24.5 MBBecoming a writer can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Research plays an important part in any writing genre or style. In this 3-part podcast we take on board advice from established writer/authors from across the generations. What is offered is their perspective on how writing should be approached in order to achieve success.
B074 SELLING YOUR AUDIOBOOK
January 29, 2023 08:30 - 7 minutes - 11.6 MBWith audio books becoming more and more popular we give you some tips about the best places where you can sell your audio book in order to gain the best return for your efforts.
P095 ABOUT STORY SETTING
January 22, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 22.3 MBThere are two important but broad elements on Story Setting - Time and Place. In this podcast I explain why it is relevant that you master the art of including both time and place in your writing so as to ensure you produce the best story you can.
B073 BENEFITS OF WRITING REGULARLY
January 15, 2023 08:30 - 13 minutes - 20 MBWhat is a writer and what are the benefits for anyone to be able to write regularly. In this podcast we talk about the therapeutic aspects of writing and why you should be doing it.
P094 AMAZON CHANGES YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT
January 08, 2023 08:30 - 16 minutes - 25.3 MBThere have been and there are a lot of ongoing changes happening in Indie publishing and none more so than in the world of Amazon, the home of Indie publishing. This podcast covers some of those changes may have already affected you or that might be doing so in the near future.
IX NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2023
January 01, 2023 08:30 - 4 minutes - 7.91 MBA special thank you message with updates to all our listeners about Mentoring Writers from our Mentoring Principle.