Tania’s Writing Realm
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Although writing can be lonely, you don’t have to feel alone! I’ll advertise writing contests, provide creativity prompts and share my experiences with you. This includes writing, self-publishing and author business. Listen in to feel less alone in the chaotic lifestyle of being a writer.
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Episodes
Writing Update and 2024 Goals
February 08, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBWhat has been happening with Tania, and where has she been? It has been some time since I've uploaded any podcast episodes, or YouTube videos. Here's what's been happening in my world, and what my plans are moving forward. #AuthorTube #Writing
Managing Multiple Author Names / Multi-Genre Writing E43
June 29, 2023 13:42 - 5 minutes - 1.31 MBThe pros and cons of writing and publishing with multiple author names, and how to make it easier to manage websites and costs.
Author Side Income E42
May 26, 2023 20:14 - 5 minutes - 1.35 MBRecently I experienced a need for funds and didn't know where i was going to get it. But then I remembered I had some money saved up from my side hustle. Do you have ideas for side income for authors?
AI Generated Writing / E41
March 28, 2023 21:24 - 5 minutes - 1.2 MBAI text generated tools are here to stay, but how do you feel about it? These are my thoughts on how to we can morally use AI tools to help with our writing process. sablebooknight.ca
Exciting Author Project News! S2E19
March 03, 2023 21:33 - 8 minutes - 1.84 MBToday I'm sharing some exciting news about my author world! I'll include my writing update, author news, the special project news, and podcast future plans. #AuthorTube #Self-publishing #indieauthor
Writing Reflections / Self-education Project / NaNoWriMo
October 25, 2022 11:30 - 6 minutes - 1.43 MBBeing so close to my 40th birthday I'm looking back at my life and making plans for the future. How can I get my author business to where I want it to be? #AuthorTube
Writing and Publishing Update
October 11, 2022 11:30 - 4 minutes - 988 KBshort and sweet, here is where I'm at in my AuthorTube channel and writing goals
NaNo WriMo 2022 Plans
September 28, 2022 20:27 - 4 minutes - 1.14 MBIs almost here! Preptober is upon us. here's what I'm working on this round, what are your plans?
Things I’ve Learned as an Indie Author
September 13, 2022 11:30 - 6 minutes - 1.55 MBHere are 6 things I've learned so far as an independent author. What have you learned so far? #AuthorTube #Writing
Writing Challenge, AuthorTube, and More / Writing Update
August 17, 2022 20:49 - 7 minutes - 1.68 MBLet's talk about my August writing challenge, AuthorTube channel, writing education, my high fantasy novel update and more. #AuthorTube
My Life / My Backstory / A Writer’s Life
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 2.13 MBHere is a bit about me: where I grew up, where I've lived and a bit about my health. #AuthorTube #writerslife
Reading Update / The Importance of Connecting with a Character
July 12, 2022 11:30 - 6 minutes - 1.48 MBI'm reading GOT book one and I'm not sure I'm really connecting with the characters. What are you reading? #AuthorTube #BookTube #Writing
Scrivener for Windows vs MS Word / Writing Software / S2E11
June 24, 2022 17:04 - 4 minutes - 1.09 MBTesting out Scrivener wasn't easy at first. But now I use word and scrivener together. #writing #books #AuthorTube
Book Cover Design / Affordable Cover Design Option
June 07, 2022 11:30 - 5 minutes - 1.26 MBStarting out as an independent author it can be hard to Cover all your costs. One of the potentially biggest cost is a good Cover. I recommend using GetCovers affiliate link GetCovers https://client.getcovers.com/r/XV147G coupon code NI2QDN #AuthorTube
Book Sales at a Local Vendor Market / S2E9
May 24, 2022 19:26 - 8 minutes - 1.88 MBat my first vendor market and book sale of 2022 things did not go as I had hoped. But I made new connections and made a few sales and that's all I can ask for. #AuthorTube #IndieAuthor
When Should We STOP Editing Our Writing Projects?
May 10, 2022 11:45 - 4 minutes - 1.01 MBAt what point should we stop editing our work and actually hit the publish button? these are my thoughts, what are yours? #AuthorTube #Indieauthors #Self-publishing
Reading, Writing and Health Update / S2E7
April 26, 2022 11:30 - 7 minutes - 1.82 MBReading in different formats has been a recent test and this is how is going. With weather change it's also put me in a stay at home and read mood. Have you been reading lately? #AuthorTube #indieauthor
Draft2Digital Print Beta Test And Review / S2E6
April 12, 2022 11:30 - 8 minutes - 1.89 MBAfter releasing Living Undiagnosed I decided to get out the D2D print Beta. this is how it went! #WritingCommunity #AuthorTube #indieauthors
Creating a Publishing Company / What is an Imprint? / S2E5
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 1.76 MBWhy should you create a publishing company? Do you need to create a publishing company? Also, what is an imprint and where do you find it? #AuthorTube #Self-publishing contest https://sruk.org.uk/initiatives/public-engagement/science-me-a-story/
Internal Dialogue Formatting / S2E4
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 2.08 MBDo you need to use italics while writing internal dialogue? What do you prefer as a reader and writer? #AuthorTube
Book Series vs Serial / Which Is Which? S2E3
March 01, 2022 20:00 - 6 minutes - 1.41 MBRecently I learned the hard way what the differences are. We're you aware? #AuthorTube
Self Publishing Platforms and Improvements / My Experience with Book Publishing Platforms S2E2
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 2.3 MBLet's review Self-publishing platforms like Smashwords, Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital and Google Play Books. Many of these platforms do regular improvements. Today I'll share with you my experience and opinions on each of these platforms. #AuthorTube #Indieauthor
January Writing Progress and Assignment / S2E1
February 01, 2022 21:17 - 6 minutes - 1.57 MBSo far I've managed to publish my long awaited story Living Undiagnosed and made plans to revisit my writing education. How has your January been going? #AuthorTube
Writing Podcast Reflections / Episode 20 / S1E20
December 14, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 1.05 MBReaching the end of another year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the first year of my writing podcast. email [email protected] #AuthorTube #IndieAuthour
LAST DAY OF NANOWRIMO 2021! / December Plans
November 30, 2021 22:30 - 8 minutes - 1.96 MBWe've reached the last day to write 50 thousand words in November! How was your NaNo experience? What are your goals for future? #AuthorTube
Writing on the Go / How to Increase your Writing Time / S1E18
November 18, 2021 16:54 - 5 minutes - 1.37 MBFinding time to write with a chaotic schedule can be challenging. But there are ways you can write on the go to increase how much you accomplish. How are your Nano projects going? #AuthorTube #NaNoWriMo
Glue Words / What Are Glue Words and Sticky Sentences? / S1E17
November 02, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 831 KBNo one enjoys reading books with lots of sticky sentences. But what are they and how can we make them better? Let's talk about what glue Words are in your writing. #AuthorTube #Indieauthors
My Preptober Plans / What is NaNoWriMo and Preptober? S1E16
October 19, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 1.67 MB2021 NaNoWriMo is upon us. Are you ready to write 50 thousand words in one month? I am! Let's talk about our plans and what this whole process is about.
10 Book Marketing Ideas / Marketing for Authors
October 06, 2021 19:03 - 5 minutes - 1.32 MBOne mountain authors need to climb is Marketing. I bet you've heard of these before but you may hear something new. #AuthorTube
10 Ideas to Reduce Anxiety Before Sitting Down to Write
September 21, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 1.06 MBStress and anxiety can have a major impact on your ability to write. Here are some ideas on how you can refresh yourself so that you can focus while writing. #AuthorTube
Publish Books in One Genre / Should you stick to writing in one genre? S1E13
September 07, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 1.55 MBMany experienced and successful authors recommend putting all your energy into writing and publishing one genre, especially if you are a new author. But why is that? Contest: http://texasreviewpress.org/submission/x-j-kennedy-poetry-prize Email: [email protected] #AuthorTube
NaNoWriMo / National Novel Writing Month / S1E12
August 24, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 1.1 MBWhat is NaNoWriMo and how can you sign up and get ready for it? Fall Author plans #AUTHORTUBE website https://nanowrimo.org/ contest https://www.irelandwritingretreat.org/wawa
High Fantasy vs Low Fantasy S1E11
August 10, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 1.11 MBWhat is the difference between high fantasy and low fantasy? it took me a while to learn there was a difference. #AuthorTube [email protected]
Author Platforms S1E10
July 27, 2021 14:38 - 7 minutes - 1.71 MBBuilding your author platform is extremely important. Here are some examples of available platforms. www.taniastephanson.ca [email protected] Today's writing contest https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit
S1E9 The Overloaded Author
July 13, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 1.3 MBHow to you cope with being overloaded in your writing, author business and life in general? 1/2 K Prize Indianareview.org/prizes/1-2-k-prize-2/ [email protected]
S1E8 What is Elganthis?
June 29, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 1.37 MBI am excited about my current WIP and planning many writing projects in my high fantasy world of Elganthis. Are you excited about your work in progress? writing contest link https://www.njromancewriters.org/pyhiab-2021.html AuthorTuber to watch Leah Rummel My email [email protected]
S1E7 Sell Books Locally / Benefits of Vendor Markets and Craft Sales / Marketing
June 15, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 1.67 MBcontest link https://fiction-factory.biz/ Selling books at a local vendor market or craft sale is a great marketing strategy! Send me your writing prompt results! [email protected]
S1E6 Archive Your Writing Backlog
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 1.6 MBArchiving all your old writing projects can be scary but there are so many benefits to starting with a clean slate. Are you a pantser, plotter or plantser? Writers of the Future contest https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/ email me your prompt [email protected]
S1E5 Writing Prompt / North Street Book Prize / Encouragement
May 18, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 1.08 MBWhat do you do when struggling with your project? North Street Book Prize https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/north-street-book-prize Email me your writing prompt [email protected]
S1E4 May The 4th Be With You / Star Wars Writing Prompt
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 1.05 MBStar Wars day brings two writing prompts and one writing contest and... a bit of nerd talk. Globe Soup - Writing Contest link https://www.globesoup.net/7-day-story-writing-challenges Email me your writing prompt results! [email protected]
S1E3 Booklet Making / Novel Competition
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 2.11 MBWriter's Digest Self-published Book Awards https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/self-published-book-awards Join my Facebook page and we can chat! writing prompt included in the show
S1E2 Write a letter to yourself / Tania's Publications
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 1.69 MBBuy me a tea https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniastephanson Writing contest https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php Email me at [email protected]
S1E1 Open Fiction Contest and Who is Tania?
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 1.31 MBTypehouse Literary Magazine: Open Fiction Contest https://typehousemagazine.com/contest/ Email Tania Stephanson with writing prompts or exercises [email protected]
Podcast Introduction Trailer
March 14, 2021 23:58 - 27 seconds - 109 KBAs a writer what can you expect from this podcast? Tune in to find out.