Episode Archive
205 episodes of Writing Tips and Writerly Musings since the first episode, which aired on August 20th, 2020.
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Finding the Right Writing Mentor
February 7th, 2022 | Season 4 | 16 mins 14 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
As you grow yourself as a writer, it always helps to have someone ahead of you in the process that can guide you and understand your worries and fear. Here are some tips for vetting these mentors and making sure you're working with someone who is a good fit.
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My Technique For Managing Multiple Muses
January 31st, 2022 | Season 4 | 7 mins 7 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
What do you write when you've got multiple stories pulling you in different directions?
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Morgan's 5 Biggest Fears When Facing Feedback
January 24th, 2022 | Season 4 | 6 mins 23 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, feedback, writers, writing, writing tips
If you put your work out there, you're going to get feedback -- whether it's friends, beta-readers, or people who purchased your book. And that feedback can be scary. Here are my top 5 fears when receiving feedback.
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If Your Writing Isn't 3D, Layer It!
January 17th, 2022 | Season 4 | 7 mins 11 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
When I write, I'm pretty focused on the characters and what's going on -- both plotwise and in their heads. That can leave my descriptions... lacking. But! That's okay, because you don't have to get everything in during your rough draft! You can layer in detail.
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Morgan's 2022 Resolutions
January 12th, 2022 | Season 4 | 11 mins 9 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, goals, resolutions, writers, writing, writing tips
While resolutions aren't for everyone, I think they work for me. Here are my plans for 2022.
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How I Finally Gave In and Set Up My Own Newsletter
January 10th, 2022 | Season 4 | 22 mins 49 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
Long story short -- I now have a P.O. Box with a street address, a MailChimp account, and this handy how-to guide for setting up Groups in MailChimp and starting Automated Emails (welcoming new users and weekly blog updates)
For screenshot directions, check out the blog post at:
https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/02/07/how-i-finally-gave-in-and-set-up-my-own-newsletter/ -
Morgan's 2021 Retrospective
January 3rd, 2022 | Season 4 | 23 mins 27 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips, year in review
This year was a lot. I've got some big news, I achieved some of my goals, I failed others, and I have fun with charts.
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When Writing: How Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity Combine To Expose Humanity
December 20th, 2021 | Season 3 | 11 mins 2 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, story, writers, writing, writing tips
Exploring humanity's brighter side, as seen through the Mars rovers.
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Show, Don't Tell: Readers Don't Need Stage Directions
December 13th, 2021 | Season 3 | 9 mins 21 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
What are 'stage directions', why you don't need them, and how to fix it.
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The Reward For A Job Well Done...
December 6th, 2021 | Season 3 | 3 mins 12 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
I think we all know what that means.
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Strength Isn't Just For The Strong
November 29th, 2021 | Season 3 | 9 mins 15 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
Instead of my expected discussion of different types of strengths being compared to the default of physical strength, the panel these notes were based on veered into magical strength and stayed there.
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5 Tips For Fighting Burnout: Learning Limits and Finding Gratitude
November 22nd, 2021 | Season 3 | 10 mins 16 secs
beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips
- Recognize your limits
- Reassess Your Goals
- Recognize Your Needs
- Give Yourself Credit
- Practice Gratitude