Sinopsis
Beyond the Words is a podcast that talks about writing, publishing and promoting your future bestselling novel. Join bestseller Holly Hunt as she talks to other authors and guides you, step by step, through the process of writing a great novel. Each week, join us for a new episode discussing a part of the writing journey with a new wonderful author, and gain some insight into the mixed and varied world of publishing in the 2010s. Episode List: Chapter 1 - Components 1.Deciding Why to Write 2.Coping with perfectionism 3.Your writing area 4.Finding the time to write 5.Developing characters 6.Settings and conflicts 7.Crafting a plot 8.Researching your story Chapter 2 Mechanics 9.Crafting a beginning 10.You've set off on your adventure now what? 11.The first conflict 12.Initiating change in your characters 13.Character development 14.The Big Conflict/the final battle 15.The Return Home 16.The HEA/HFN: Can you finish a book without one? 17.Planning for a sequel Chapter 3 Techniques 18.Description vs Action 19.Clichés 20.Archetypes 21.The Villain You Wish You Could Strangle 22.Dialogue and dialogue tags 23.When is infodumping okay? 24.Finding the Ending Chapter 4 - Polishing Your Book 25.The rewrite a.Transitioning from Fiction to Non-Fiction: Why? 26.Finding those pesky mistakes 27.Grammar 28.Fleshing out your world 29.My hero is a sook help! 30.Finding good betas a.Relating to your editor Chapter 5 - Publishing 31.You've written a book! Now what? 32.Discovering publishers 33.How to present your work 34.The dreaded rejection 35.I got a personalised rejection now what? 36.Rewriting again! 37.Into the rabbit hole presenting your work to publishers 38.Self-publishing Is it worth it? 39.Amazon and other self-publishing tools 40.Coping with bad reviews Chapter 6 Promotion 41.You're published! Wait, the journey's not over? 42.Basics of promotion: How & Where 43.Promotion for free 44.Marketing in the Modern World 45.Paying for promotion is it worth it? 46.Physical vs Online 47.Book Tours and Author Appearances 48.The Dreaded Convention
Episodios
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Beyond the Words Update - Apr 2019
08/04/2019 Duración: 02minA quick update on the series! Pick up a copy of the book at tinyurl.com/beyondthewordsbook
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Beyond the Words: Epilogue
16/09/2018 Duración: 44minIn this episode, join Holly and her guest interviewer as they discuss the end of an era (3 years of work!) and the next step for the podcast. Don't cry for us, for we are already moving onto the next podcast series! Stay tuned (and subscribed) for more info!xxxI would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who subscribed to the series, listened to or even just downloaded a single episode over the last 19 months of the podcast's existence. I also extend a thank you to every guest, whether their interview made it to air or not, and their followers for joining us on the ride. It was wild. Stay subscribed to hear news of the new Beyond the Words Project, coming out sometime in the next few months (We're aiming for before Christmas!) If you have any questions, concerns or issues, or you want to talk about your writing, please feel free to contact me at The Modern Meltdown Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/TheModernMeltdownUntil then, stay safe, and keep on writing.~ Holly HuntAuthor of: DARK URBAN
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Beyond the Words Episode 54: Adapting Your Work
09/09/2018 Duración: 13minFor the second-to-last episode of the series, we begin looking at the adaption of your work, focusing on book to comic, though touching on other forms as well.
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Beyond the Words Episode 53: Music and Fiction
02/09/2018 Duración: 18minJoin Holly as she discusses the difference between music and fiction, and the complicated history of the two. Includes a review of "The Brothers of Darkness and Light" by Jeff Thomson at the end. To purchase a copy of The Brothers of Darkness and Light, click here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Brothers-Darkness-Light-Jeff-Thomson/dp/1452511942
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Beyond the Words Episode 52: Psychology in Fiction, with Darian Smith
26/08/2018 Duración: 24minJoin Holly and her guest as they explore the psychological reactions readers have to certain elements of a book, and the best way to elicit those responses. Includes a review of "Kalanon's Rising", by Darian Smith, at the end. To purchase a copy of Kalanon's Rising, click here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWZOTWS/
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Beyond the Words Episode 51: Supporting the Indie Scene, with Naomi Eccles-Smith
19/08/2018 Duración: 38minOn this week's show, join Holly and her guest as they talk about the Indie (independant) Scene, and how you can get out and support them - sometimes without spending a cent! Includes a review of "Kin Seeker"by Naomi Eccles-Smith, at the end. To purchase a copy of Kin Seeker, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Kin-Seeker-Fantasy-Adventure-Calling-ebook/dp/B00EP7E7HQ
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Beyond the Words Episode F: Fundraising Your Project
17/08/2018 Duración: 02minEvery member of Beyond the Words has a full-time job to balance around our show, but we do it because we love it, and because we love all of you. However, now that Beyond the Words has reached 50 episodes, we think it’s time to start doing what all good authors do best: implementing some character development in our show. If you'd like to donate to our fundraiser for new microphones, hosting and equipment, head on over to http://www.gofundme.com/the-modern-meltdown-podcast Every donation pledged before 3:30PM AEST Sunday August 19th will receive a shout out at the start of Episode 51. Want to be in on the action? Donate today!http://www.gofundme.com/the-modern-meltdown-podcast See you Sunday!
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Beyond the Words Episode 50: Crowdfunded Publishing, with Jacqui Castle
12/08/2018 Duración: 24minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss the motivations and benefits of publishing your book with the help of the internet's greatest source of income: crowdfunding. Includes a review of "The Seclusion" by Jacqui Castle at the end. The Seclusion will be released in early September, 2018.
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Beyond the Words Episode 49: The Dreaded Convention, with Rachel Nightingale
05/08/2018 Duración: 35minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss preparing for, attending, and winding down from author appearances and guest spotting at conventions! Includes a review of "Harlequin's Riddle" by Rachel Nightingale at the end. To purchase a copy of Harlequin's Riddle, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Harlequins-Riddle-Tales-Rachel-Nightingale-ebook/dp/B07CH9MHXH
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Beyond the Words Episode 48: Book Tours and Author Appearances
29/07/2018 Duración: 13minJoin Holly as she walks you through one of the most time-honoured part of promoting your book: A book tour!
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Beyond the Words Episode E: Dealing with Pirates
22/07/2018 Duración: 12minWhat's worse than a pirate? A whole community of them. This episode is designed as a step-by-step on how to get your books off pirate sites, and learning to live with the swashbucklers. Arr.
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Beyond the Words Episode 47: Physical vs Online Sales, with Kathryn Berryman
15/07/2018 Duración: 24minJoin Holly and her returning guest as they discuss the differences between generating sales online and in person. Includes a review of "The Circuit " series by Rhett C. Bruno at the end. To purchase a copy of The Circuit, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Circuit-Complete-Rhett-C-Bruno-ebook/dp/B076QJGLSD
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Beyond the Words Episode 46: Mailing Lists, with Andre Gonzalez
08/07/2018 Duración: 28minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss the best mailing list provider services, what to put in your newsletter, and how to stop people pressing the 'Unsubscribe' button. Includes a review of "Insanity" by Andre Gonzalez at the end. To purchase a copy of Insanity, please click here:https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Book-1-Andre-Gonzalez-ebook/dp/B075SPHS69
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Beyond the Words Episode 45: The Art of the Marketing Giveaway, with Russell Nohelty
01/07/2018 Duración: 29minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss the finer points of one of the best attention-grabbing tools you have in your arsenal: The Giveaway. Includes a review of "Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter" by Russell Nohelty, at the end. To purchase a copy of Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K14ZBIK/
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Beyond the Words Episode 44: Marketing in the Modern World, with Isobel Blackthorn
24/06/2018 Duración: 31minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss promotion in a modern world, and give you the groundwork for a marketing plan you can enjoy. Includes a review of "The Drago Tree" by Isobel Blackthorne at the end. To purchase a copy of The Drago Tree, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBMBBFD/
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Beyond the Words Episode D: Bestseller Lists
10/06/2018 Duración: 13minWe take another small aside as we contemplate bestseller lists, and what you have to do to get on them. Is it worth it? Listen in and find out.
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Beyond the Words Episode 43: Paying for Promotion: Yay or Nay?, with Alan Baxter
03/06/2018 Duración: 19minJoin Holly and her guest as they discuss the best marketing, and highlight the good and bad parts of paying for promotion. Includes a review of "Obsidian", by Alan Baxter, at the end. To purchase a copy of Obsidian, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIDE4TS
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Beyond the Words Episode 42: Promotional Basics, with Angela Page
27/05/2018 Duración: 21minJoin Holly and her guest as they begin the journey to promoting your book: The basics. Includes a review of "Matched in Heaven", by Angela Page, at the end. To purchase a copy of Matched in Heaven, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Matched-Heaven-Angela-Page/dp/0998990191
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Beyond the Words Episode 41: Life After Publishing, with Mirren Hogan
20/05/2018 Duración: 17minJoin Holly and her guest as they celebrate the contract and face the daunting prospect of life after publishing - where the work has only just begun! Includes a review of "Crimson Fire" by Mirren Hogan at the end. To purchase a copy of Crimson Fire, click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716MVQ3F
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Beyond the Words Episode 40: Writing to Feedback, with Jason Franks
13/05/2018 Duración: 28minJoin Holly as she and her guest discuss the merits of building your next book on the mistakes of the past. Includes a review of "Faerie Apocolypse" by Jason Franks at the end. To purchase a copy of Faerie Apocalypse, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Faerie-Apocalypse-Jason-Franks-ebook/dp/B0789FGYFM/