Writing Tips and Writerly Musings
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further.
As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days.
Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes.
But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes.
Thanks for listening.
Morgan Hazelwood
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7 Ways Writers Handle Rejection
April 22, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 8.06 MBHow do you deal with rejection? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the internet (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood) If it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi (htt...
13 Types of Responses Writers Get When Querying Agents
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBOtherwise known as "Tales from a form rejection letter connoisseur" How many of these have you gotten? Any I missed? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the internet (http...
Picking a Point of View
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes - 8.67 MBWhen you're writing a story, you need to pick a point of view. (POV) First, second, or third? Close or omniscient? And whose story are you telling? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find...
Drafting a Manuscript Using Voice-To-Text
April 01, 2024 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBWhen your words aren't flowing, sometimes that means you should mix things up. Have you tried using your phone and these 5 tips? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the int...
The 5 Components of a Query Letter
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWriting Query Letters seems intimidating, but it's just a business letter. Past the gimmicks and bios, here are the 5 things you really need. https://queryshark.blogspot.com/ =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints...
9 Terms All Querying Authors Should Know
March 18, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBWhile many publishing terms are used to mean multiple things, these are a few basic concepts that the industry mostly agrees on. Querying The Query Letter Comps Pitch or Logline High concept/low concept Slush pile Submissions SASE R&R =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Wr...
5 Songs to Query To
March 11, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 7.97 MBThere are many emotional states that a querying author goes through. So, let’s explore a few of them through song. 1. https://youtu.be/Ic7NqP_YGlg 2. https://youtu.be/lYqvy31w8f4 3. https://youtu.be/NI6aOFI7hms 4. https://youtu.be/a-C9pUGszsw 5. https://youtu.be/xo1VInw-SKc =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Reru...
Season 8: Trailer
March 04, 2024 14:00 - 42 seconds - 1000 KBWelcome back for Season 8 of "Writing Tips and Writerly Musings", with writing tips from the pros, and, of course, my own writerly musings. I'm your host, Morgan Hazelwood and this season, I'm back with tips from the query trenches, when the writing gets hard, and craft advice from the pros! I'm always glad when others find my convention notes helpful, and I hope you can empathize with my struggles. Best of luck to the other writers out there. And thanks to all of you for listening. =========...
The Day After The End Of Winter (Fiction)
December 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBFor the Christian holiday, here is one of my original stories -- a re-imagining of the origin of Santa Claus. This is an early draft, but be warned, it is not a feel-good piece. The fae drive hard bargains. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos & Blogpos...
Why That Writing Advice is Both Right and Wrong
December 18, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat writing advice is completely right -- most of the time? And when should you break the rules? (Spoiler -- always break the rule if it's not working for your story) =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writer...
Are You Using The Easy Way to Find Markets For Your Short Stories and Poetry?
December 11, 2023 14:45 - 4 minutes - 6 MBIf you're writing short stories and poetry, it can be hard to find markets to publish your works -- if you're not looking in the right place! https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/ =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing ...
When An Idea Breaks Your Manuscript - 4 Ways To Fix It
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6 MBI am a huge fan of serendipity. That moment when you realize something about your world or your character or your setting that makes what you’ve been planning and your story all seem inevitable. -- This post isn’t about that. This is about when you realize everything is wrong. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Au...
Getting An Agent: Querying In Batches
November 27, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 9.2 MBWhen you start querying, some writers only send to 1 or 2 agents, while others blast their query letter to the world. Tune in for some reasons why you should pace yourself -- but keep at it! =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more ...
Giving Thanks
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 6.95 MBIt’s that time of year, especially for most Americans, to give thanks. Despite the admittedly troublesome history, I can’t hate the concept of a holiday that exists to gather with friends and family, eat foods that we don’t normally get, and take a moment to count our blessings. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: ...
What To Do When Your Manuscript Is The Wrong Length
November 13, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 9.02 MBIf you’ve tried to write a manuscript, you’ve probably been at one end of the scale or the other, before. It’s hard to get a manuscript — or even a short story — to end up at the right word count. Tune in for tips to make your story longer -- or shorter! =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight intervie...
If You're Not Making Progress, Change Direction
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 8.5 MBWhen a story is fighting you, the problem just might be that you’re going the wrong direction. Sometimes, you’re writing the wrong story. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos/Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-ish: Weekly ...
My Favorite Tools for Starting a Novel!
October 30, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBI know most of you following me are already writers, but some of you only dabble, and a few of you have only entertained the thought from time-to-time. And while it is a lot of work, dedication, and persistence to write a manuscript, there are things you can do to make it easier. https://nanowrimo.org/ https://bubblecow.com/blog/snowflake-method https://trello.com/ https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview https://trello.com...
What Does My Form Rejection Mean?
October 23, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBAll writers try to get meaning out of form rejections. Sometimes there is personalized advice, but usually? They're just not that in to you. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-ish: Weekly Roundup...
In Space, No One Can See You Hide The Evidence: Crimes In Space
October 16, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBLaws are influenced by the people and societies in which they exist. In what ways does your world-building affect your criminals and your crime fighters? All The Book Recommendations! The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun (The Robot Series) – Isaac Asimov Long Arm of Gil Hamilton – Larry Niven Six Wakes – Mur Lafferty Retrieval Artist Series – Kristine Kathryn Rusch All Systems Red (Murderbot) – Martha Wells A Pale White In The Black – K. B. Wagers A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine Lord ...
Writing For Young Adults
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBDoes writing for young adults differ from other writing? If so, how do writers approach it? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-ish: Weekly Roundups Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You ...
Writing SFF From the Margins
October 02, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBHow do marginalised aspects of identity — gender, sexuality, culture, race, health, ability and more — shape our creative work? How can we empower, express, and explore through writing fantasy and SF? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "...
What Writing Fanfiction Can Teach Genre Writers
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBFanfiction’s popularity continues to grow, tapping into the special creative connection between authors and fans. What is it about this literary nexus that is so fascinating and stimulating for fans? And what might authors have to learn from fans who write it? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight in...
Constructed languages
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBFrom Elvish to Esperanto to Dothraki to Belter -- creating a language for your story isn't just world-building, it's realistic. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-ish: Weekly Roundups Sundays: Pr...
Fairytale Contract Law
September 11, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 8.9 MBFairy tale contract laws are like a force of nature... except there's usually a loophole. What are your favorite fairy tales? What are your favorite loopholes? =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-...
Spirits Abroad and At Home
September 04, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBA reminder that Western views on spirits are not universal and an exploration of how myths vary between cultures. =============================== I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Tuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog Thursdays: New YT videos sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Saturday-ish: Weekly Roundups Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch Find me ALL over the internet at: https://linktr.e...
World-Building Economics
August 28, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBEconomics is usually seen as a dry topic, full of game theory and calculated systems, but economic systems do not exist in a vacuum. Here are 5 Things To Consider When Designing Future (or Fantastical) Economic Systems =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube...
Accessible Magic
August 21, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn a lot of fantasy and science-fiction, they wave their hands and make magic or tech the “solution” to all disabilities. Let’s explore ways to use magic for accessibility and ways people with different abilities could be better integrated into these stories. Note: the term 'differently abled' was used in the discussion, originally recorded back in 2020. I know that term is no longer recommended, for obvious reasons. "Disabled" is not a bad word. Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday...
Cultures and Their Myths
August 14, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBWhat is the basis of myths? And what are some examples of myths that different cultures share -- and those we don't share. Do you have any favorite myths? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? C...
Imposter Syndrome: Stranger in a Strange Mind
August 07, 2023 12:15 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat is Imposter Syndrome and how do we fight it? If you’ve fought with impostor syndrome, share how you’ve overcome it. Or at least fought it back. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check o...
Querying Versus Submitting: What's the Difference
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBIf you're trying to get an agent or publisher, you've probably heard these terms. While even many industry professionals can be found using the terms interchangeably, they do actually have different meanings! =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https:/...
Novel, Novella, or Short Story
July 24, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBThe size of a story is often dictated by the scope of the idea that spawned it. While some experienced writers can tell from the shape of the concept how long their story will be, it’s often a case of trial and error and years. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) ...
Choosing Your Perspective: Voice and Points-Of-View
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBAll writers have a voice and all stories have point-of-view characters -- it's how you bring them together that makes or breaks your story. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Lin...
How To Self-Edit That First Lousy Draft
July 10, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBAll first drafts are lousy. It's part of the process. Here's that panel description in its original painful written format: "Panelists will discuss they’re favorite techniques four editing when they don’t have outside reader, or editor too help." It's how you fix that first draft that establishes you as a quality writer. Here are writing tips for fixing that first draft, tools for structural work, editor's pet peeves, beta advice, and when to bring in that editor. ============================...
Season 7: Trailer
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 38 seconds - 910 KBThis season, I'm talking a lot about world-building, fairytales, and, of course, the querying process. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelw...
Balticon 57: Recap
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBI think I’m about four naps shy of recovering from Balticon 57, but I’m home and back at work. Despite my multitude of hats, I managed to do it all! =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check o...
There Is No Finish Line: Momentum For Writers
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBExperienced writers who have been on the roller coaster for a while know the big secret: you never really “make it.” Just because you’ve sold one book doesn’t mean you’ll sell the next one, and just because you didn’t sell the last one doesn’t mean the next one won’t hit big. Our panel offers tips and strategies for maintaining the will to keep creating. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this e...
Intro To Self-Publishing
June 12, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBSo you have a story and you want to publish it yourself? Let’s talk about how to get started, how to get noticed, and when you should pay a professional. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connec...
Making Painful Edits
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBIt’s hard to cut out scenes or characters that you love, but your story may be better off without them. How do you learn to recognize when something has to go, and how do you reconnect any threads that run through the parts you’re removing? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganha...
Science Fiction Has Always Been Political
May 29, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBThroughout the history of science fiction and fantasy, creators have used the opportunity for imaginative storytelling to explore issues of their day. From the Twilight Zone to Alien Nation to Mass Effect, what are ways that genre stories have explored the concerns of the world in which they were made? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You...
Tips For Writing Combat: Where Do You Focus?
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBEven veterans and long-time practitioners can have problems writing fights that are both compelling and realistic; how is someone new supposed to keep up? We’ll discuss getting experience with the weapons you’re writing about, how to handle pacing in brawls, skirmishes, and battles, and how to keep the tension high when your protagonists have to survive. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this e...
There's No Target in Middle Earth: The Economics of Fantasy
May 15, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIn your fantasy setting, everything the characters own or interact with has to come from somewhere, from food and drink to durable goods. Let’s talk about how to build a believable material culture for your world. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube...
Writing For Anthologies
May 08, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBWhile many writers are publishing novels or sending short stories off to magazines, other writers have found anthologies to be a great space for their work. Why might you want to write for an anthology, 4 tips to get in, and 5 reasons why they might pass on your story. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over...
Consent Violations and Bystander Intervention
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBFrom what is a creeper, to avoiding harassment, to how to intervene as a bystander. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood)
How To Be A Good Moderator
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBHaving attended, at this point, easily over a hundred panels in the last 5 years, I definitely have opinions. And there is one role that can make or break a panel. Whether you’re a writer guest-of-honor on a panel at a convention, or just hosting a dinner party, being a good moderator is highly underrated skill. My favorite panels are where the big names are friendly and informative, and the smaller names are confident with their answers — without anyone talking over each other. And -- I try ...
What Cons Are Looking For In Panelists
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBIt's not just what you know, it's how you can communicate it and how well you play with others. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwoo...
Everything You Need To Know About Convention Panels
April 10, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I share a lot of notes from “panels”. If you’ve never been to a convention, you may be unfamiliar with panels. If you’ve only been to corporate/work conventions, you might look at them as torturous boredom. Or, at the very least, strictly educational. At their most basic: panels are simply several people, sitting at table, facing an audience, sharing their thoughts on a subject. But, they can be a lot more than that! =======...
Morgan's Complete Guide For Attending A Convention
April 03, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you've ever considered attending a convention, here are a few things you may want to consider: - Should YOU attend? - What to bring? - Things to do! - Self-care tips - Expected Con behavior - General tips - And AFTER the con! =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com)...
Hello Executive Dysfunction, My Old Friend
March 27, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MBHi, my name is Morgan and I have executive dysfunction. What is executive dysfunction, what does it look like for me, and how do I manage it? NOTE: This episode was recorded before I sought an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, all the coping mechanisms in the world can't help. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of t...
Tips and Tricks To Fix Word Count Issues
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBEach type of book has its own expected word count. From chick-lit to epic fantasy, from picture books, to middle-grade to adult, it’s often easier to find traction with agents, publishers, and even readers when your story length meets expectations. What do you do when your story is WAY too short -- or too long? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subsc...
Choices To Make With Beta Readers
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter you’ve written your manuscript and gone over it at least once, it’s usually time to ship it out to some beta-readers, to get an outside perspective. But -- how do you find and pick the right beta readers? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (h...