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Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

English - June 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB
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Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter preview up for her book Reclaim Your Author Career, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers.

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Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “steer the ship” in the direction you need to go and save time on revisions How knowing what you want out of your writing career impacts your expectations and your marketing plans Common mistakes Claire sees as she works with authors How understanding your motivations and needs as a writer helps you set your goals Using tension and power in your writing How Claire uses the Enneagram to help writers discover their character’s motivations and needs Creating flaws that make characters likable

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