Pencil Shavings
Join freelance editor and author, Christina Fennell, as she discusses the in's and out's of being a writer for the long-run. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced it doesn't matter. If you want to write more than one book and keep writing until your 100 then you came to the right place. Here we are writing for a lifetime.
Episodes
14 episodes
Interview with Talena Winters: Mermaids, Music, and Marketing
Join me as I interview Talena Winters and learn about her author journey. We talk about how to balance being creative in many areas such as music, writing, and knitting. We also dove into plot structure and Talena's unique approach. Did I menti...
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Episode 14
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40:17
Interview with Michelle Ule
In this episode I had the privilege of talking with Michelle Ule novelist, essayist, blogger, and official biographer of Mrs. Oswald Chambers. The conversation started with submarines and ended with spiritual encouragement. Michelle has encoura...
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Episode 13
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1:03:37
Finding a Writer's Group
Looking for a writer's group? Finding out how to find one and the benefits of a writing group in this episode.Have a writing question? Send your questions to christinajfennell@gmail.com to get your questions answered in a futu...
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Episode 11
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6:00
Interview with Rachel Keith
Meet Rachel Keith, author of the Squad: Rising a middle grade sci-fi/fantasy series. In this interview we discuss her writing process, publishing journey, and series inspiration. To learn more about Rachel and her books check out...
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Episode 12
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33:19
Writing Consistency
"Write Every Day"? How do you do that? Find out in today's episode.Have a writing question? Send them to christinajfennell@gmail.com and have them answered in a future episode.
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Episode 10
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7:14
When Writing Doesn't Go As Planned
What do you do when your writing sessions don't go as planned? What do you do when your story isn't turning out the way you want? Here are some tips to help you get back to your writing and fix your story.
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Episode 9
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6:34
Writers as Managers Part 5: Solves Problems
Lifetime writers will face problems with their process and product at some point in time. Usually they will face multiple problems since that's life. How do we face those problems? How do we fix them? Let's talk about it.
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Episode 8
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10:22
Writers are Managers Part 4: Creates Realistic Expectations
To be a good manager, a writer needs to set realistic expectations for the project, process, and practice. What is a realistic expectation? Hint: in learning who you are as a writer.
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Episode 7
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20:28
Writers as Managers Part 3: Motivates and Rewards
To be a good manager of oneself a writer must motivate and reward himself. Dive into today's episode to learn more about motivating yourself to write and giving yourself proper rewards.Do you have questions about the writing p...
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Episode 6
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8:30
Writers as Managers Part 2: Ensures Proper Training
Writers are their own managers. To be a good manager a writer must ensure that he receives proper training. But what training does a writer get? Dive into the episode to find out.Do you have a writing question? Ask Christina b...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:40
Writers as Managers Part 1: Positive Work Environment
Writers are their own managers. A writer can be a good manager or a bad manager. In this episode, Christina discusses how writers can be a good manager by creating a positive work environment. Do you have writing question...
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Episode 4
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4:21
Accept the Mess
Writing is a messy process. Before a book takes shape it requires weaving through the murkiness of plotting, drafting, and revisions. Writers who write for the long-run need to find a way to get comfortable being uncomfortable and embrace the m...
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Episode 3
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7:13
The Writing Process
The writing process can be confusing and a bit academic. Editor Christina Fennell gives a new way to look at the writing process. If you have any questions feel free to write to Christina at christinajfennell@gmail.com
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Episode 2
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7:02
Getting Started Writing
So you want to write a book? Where do you start? What's the first step? Join freelance editor Christina Fennell as she discusses the first step in writing a book. Contact Christina with your questions about a sustainable writing practice at chr...
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Episode 1
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