{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Writing Tips and Writerly Musings","home_page_url":"http://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm","feed_url":"http://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/json","description":"Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further.\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\nFortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes.\r\n\r\nBut, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes.\r\n\r\nThanks for listening.\r\n\r\n- Morgan Hazelwood","_fireside":{"subtitle":"with Morgan Hazelwood","pubdate":"2024-04-22T09:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by Morgan Hazelwood","owner":"Morgan Hazelwood","image":"https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images/podcasts/images/1/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/cover.jpg?v=5"},"items":[{"id":"28cd07ce-5616-45fd-aef0-1c50c7f6f426","title":"7 Ways Writers Handle Rejection","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/7-ways-writers-handle-rejection","content_text":"How do you deal with rejection?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

How do you deal with rejection?

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","summary":"How do you deal with rejection?","date_published":"2024-04-22T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/28cd07ce-5616-45fd-aef0-1c50c7f6f426.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8452101,"duration_in_seconds":351}]},{"id":"af44967c-38ef-44e8-93b5-130110acdd0c","title":"13 Types of Responses Writers Get When Querying Agents","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/13-types-of-query-responses","content_text":"Otherwise known as \"Tales from a form rejection letter connoisseur\" \n\nHow many of these have you gotten? Any I missed?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Otherwise known as "Tales from a form rejection letter connoisseur"

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How many of these have you gotten? Any I missed?

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","summary":"Otherwise known as \"Tales from a form rejection letter connoisseur\" \r\n\r\nHow many of these have you gotten? Any I missed?","date_published":"2024-04-15T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/af44967c-38ef-44e8-93b5-130110acdd0c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18149028,"duration_in_seconds":755}]},{"id":"7d44730f-d703-4526-bc00-277bda2607c1","title":"Picking a Point of View","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/picking-a-pov","content_text":"When you're writing a story, you need to pick a point of view. (POV) \nFirst, second, or third? Close or omniscient? And whose story are you telling?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

When you're writing a story, you need to pick a point of view. (POV)
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","summary":"When you're writing a story, you need to pick a point of view. (POV) \r\nFirst, second, or third? Close or omniscient? And whose story are you telling?","date_published":"2024-04-08T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/7d44730f-d703-4526-bc00-277bda2607c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9095953,"duration_in_seconds":378}]},{"id":"faf5b1b5-e3e5-4b6a-869c-8ef70c34cd70","title":"Drafting a Manuscript Using Voice-To-Text","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/drafting-with-voice-to-text","content_text":"When your words aren't flowing, sometimes that means you should mix things up. Have you tried using your phone and these 5 tips?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

When your words aren't flowing, sometimes that means you should mix things up. Have you tried using your phone and these 5 tips?

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","summary":"When your words aren't flowing, sometimes that means you should mix things up. Have you tried using your phone and these 5 tips?","date_published":"2024-04-01T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/faf5b1b5-e3e5-4b6a-869c-8ef70c34cd70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13898348,"duration_in_seconds":578}]},{"id":"a1675d05-e0ee-43a5-810d-09d845873021","title":"The 5 Components of a Query Letter","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/5-components-of-a-query-letter","content_text":"Writing Query Letters seems intimidating, but it's just a business letter. Past the gimmicks and bios, here are the 5 things you really need.\n\nhttps://queryshark.blogspot.com/\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Writing Query Letters seems intimidating, but it's just a business letter. Past the gimmicks and bios, here are the 5 things you really need.

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https://queryshark.blogspot.com/

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","summary":"Writing Query Letters seems intimidating, but it's just a business letter. Past the gimmicks and bios, here are the 5 things you really need.","date_published":"2024-03-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a1675d05-e0ee-43a5-810d-09d845873021.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18967338,"duration_in_seconds":789}]},{"id":"1ea7ac09-c9b6-4a5a-99f2-d2805bef7654","title":"9 Terms All Querying Authors Should Know","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/9-terms-querying-authors-should-know","content_text":"While many publishing terms are used to mean multiple things, these are a few basic concepts that the industry mostly agrees on.\n\n\nQuerying\nThe Query Letter\nComps\nPitch or Logline\nHigh concept/low concept\nSlush pile\nSubmissions\nSASE\nR&R\n\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

While many publishing terms are used to mean multiple things, these are a few basic concepts that the industry mostly agrees on.

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","summary":"While many publishing terms are used to mean multiple things, these are a few basic concepts that the industry mostly agrees on.","date_published":"2024-03-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/1ea7ac09-c9b6-4a5a-99f2-d2805bef7654.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12615000,"duration_in_seconds":524}]},{"id":"51dce831-5ed0-4b8c-a908-ece3a1541977","title":"5 Songs to Query To","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/5-songs-to-write-by","content_text":"There are many emotional states that a querying author goes through. So, let’s explore a few of them through song.\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/Ic7NqP_YGlg\nhttps://youtu.be/lYqvy31w8f4\nhttps://youtu.be/NI6aOFI7hms\nhttps://youtu.be/a-C9pUGszsw\nhttps://youtu.be/xo1VInw-SKc\n\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

There are many emotional states that a querying author goes through. So, let’s explore a few of them through song.

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","summary":"There are many emotional states that a querying author goes through. So, let’s explore a few of them through song.","date_published":"2024-03-11T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/51dce831-5ed0-4b8c-a908-ece3a1541977.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8355532,"duration_in_seconds":347}]},{"id":"599f327f-8fe7-40ab-9d74-75583ca5d877","title":"Season 8: Trailer","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/season-8-trailer","content_text":"Welcome 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!\n\nI'm always glad when others find my convention notes helpful, and I hope you can empathize with my struggles.\n\nBest of luck to the other writers out there. And thanks to all of you for listening.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nThursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Welcome 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!

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I'm always glad when others find my convention notes helpful, and I hope you can empathize with my struggles.

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Best of luck to the other writers out there. And thanks to all of you for listening.

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\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch

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You can find me all over the internet
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\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

","summary":"For season 8: I'm back with tips from the query trenches, when the writing gets hard, and craft advice from the pros!","date_published":"2024-03-04T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/599f327f-8fe7-40ab-9d74-75583ca5d877.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1026724,"duration_in_seconds":42}]},{"id":"6f5c78a5-652d-4d91-bd4d-5559325511a9","title":"The Day After The End Of Winter (Fiction)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/the-day-after-the-end-of-winter","content_text":"For 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.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

For 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.

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\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups
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You can find me all over the internet
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","summary":"For 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.","date_published":"2023-12-25T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/6f5c78a5-652d-4d91-bd4d-5559325511a9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27709786,"duration_in_seconds":1153}]},{"id":"545045bf-54c6-43ef-baf4-16fa711352e8","title":"Why That Writing Advice is Both Right and Wrong","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writing-advice-right-and-wrong","content_text":"What 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)\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

What 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)

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You can find me all over the internet
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","summary":"What 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)","date_published":"2023-12-18T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/545045bf-54c6-43ef-baf4-16fa711352e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14304012,"duration_in_seconds":595}]},{"id":"457840cb-dade-42f2-a781-0fb6a191af08","title":"Are You Using The Easy Way to Find Markets For Your Short Stories and Poetry?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/easy-way-to-find-markets","content_text":"If 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!\n\nhttps://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

If 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!

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https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/

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","summary":"If 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 places!","date_published":"2023-12-11T09:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/457840cb-dade-42f2-a781-0fb6a191af08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6292390,"duration_in_seconds":261}]},{"id":"0f442cdc-1762-499a-8091-15149642e665","title":"When An Idea Breaks Your Manuscript - 4 Ways To Fix It","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/when-an-idea-breaks-your-manuscript","content_text":"I 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.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

I 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.

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When 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!

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","summary":"When 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!","date_published":"2023-11-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e846827e-d5a7-4f1d-9cc7-2eb88f5c4bb7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9645172,"duration_in_seconds":401}]},{"id":"32198d6d-ac2f-4c5a-b662-b651c3d75842","title":"Giving Thanks","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/giving-thanks","content_text":"It’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.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

It’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.

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","summary":"It’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.","date_published":"2023-11-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/32198d6d-ac2f-4c5a-b662-b651c3d75842.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7283444,"duration_in_seconds":302}]},{"id":"0873a2f9-2e76-499a-81a4-1eb4434b1961","title":"What To Do When Your Manuscript Is The Wrong Length","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/manuscript-the-wrong-length","content_text":"If 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!\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

If 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!

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","summary":"If 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!","date_published":"2023-11-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/0873a2f9-2e76-499a-81a4-1eb4434b1961.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9457126,"duration_in_seconds":393}]},{"id":"883591ec-35e8-438a-b918-61ff5a6e8f59","title":"If You're Not Making Progress, Change Direction","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/no-progress-means-time-to-change-direction","content_text":"When a story is fighting you, the problem just might be that you’re going the wrong direction. Sometimes, you’re writing the wrong story.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos/Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

When a story is fighting you, the problem just might be that you’re going the wrong direction. Sometimes, you’re writing the wrong story.

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","summary":"When a story is fighting you, the problem just might be that you’re going the wrong direction. Sometimes, you’re writing the wrong story.","date_published":"2023-11-06T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/883591ec-35e8-438a-b918-61ff5a6e8f59.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8911046,"duration_in_seconds":370}]},{"id":"01538a7a-ec94-4884-aa18-31bfa62bf984","title":"My Favorite Tools for Starting a Novel!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/my-fav-tools-for-starting-a-novel","content_text":"I 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.\n\n\nhttps://nanowrimo.org/\nhttps://bubblecow.com/blog/snowflake-method\nhttps://trello.com/\nhttps://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/\nhttps://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview\nhttps://trello.com/\nhttps://www.heroforge.com/\nhttps://this-person-does-not-exist.com/en\nhttps://www.canva.com/\nhttps://behindthename.com/\nhttps://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/\nhttps://morganhazelwood.com/2015/06/01/character-building-with-jo-walton/\nhttps://morganshazelwood.files.wordpress.com/2023/10/char-attributes-chart.png?w=600\nhttps://morganshazelwood.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/nanopick1_who.jpg?w=600\nhttps://morganshazelwood.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/nanopick1_what.jpg?w=600\nhttps://morganshazelwood.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/nanopick1_where.jpg?w=600\n\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos & Blogposts sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

I 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.

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","summary":"I 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.","date_published":"2023-10-30T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/01538a7a-ec94-4884-aa18-31bfa62bf984.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24160803,"duration_in_seconds":1005}]},{"id":"72bb55af-e8d3-4bf6-8d17-4c10706e9609","title":"What Does My Form Rejection Mean?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/form-rejections","content_text":"All writers try to get meaning out of form rejections. Sometimes there is personalized advice, but usually? They're just not that in to you.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

All writers try to get meaning out of form rejections. Sometimes there is personalized advice, but usually? They're just not that in to you.

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","summary":"All writers try to get meaning out of form rejections. Sometimes there is personalized advice, but usually? They're just not that in to you.","date_published":"2023-10-23T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/72bb55af-e8d3-4bf6-8d17-4c10706e9609.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11341321,"duration_in_seconds":471}]},{"id":"113c6f80-b0fd-4aee-8e62-29bb06f0ed11","title":"In Space, No One Can See You Hide The Evidence: Crimes In Space","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/crimes-in-space","content_text":"Laws 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?\n\nAll The Book Recommendations!\nThe Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun (The Robot Series) – Isaac Asimov\nLong Arm of Gil Hamilton – Larry Niven\nSix Wakes – Mur Lafferty\nRetrieval Artist Series – Kristine Kathryn Rusch\nAll Systems Red (Murderbot) – Martha Wells\nA Pale White In The Black – K. B. Wagers\nA Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine\nLord Darcy Series – Randall Garrett\nThe Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia – Ursula Le Guin\nAn Unkindness of Ghosts – Rivers Solomon\nEthan of Athos – Lois Bujold\nAnd Then There Were (N-One) [Uncanny Magazine] – Sarah Pinsker\nRevelation Space – Alistair Reynolds\nDeadly Litter – James White\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Laws 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?

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\nLong Arm of Gil Hamilton – Larry Niven
\nSix Wakes – Mur Lafferty
\nRetrieval Artist Series – Kristine Kathryn Rusch
\nAll Systems Red (Murderbot) – Martha Wells
\nA Pale White In The Black – K. B. Wagers
\nA Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine
\nLord Darcy Series – Randall Garrett
\nThe Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia – Ursula Le Guin
\nAn Unkindness of Ghosts – Rivers Solomon
\nEthan of Athos – Lois Bujold
\nAnd Then There Were (N-One) [Uncanny Magazine] – Sarah Pinsker
\nRevelation Space – Alistair Reynolds
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","summary":"Laws 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?","date_published":"2023-10-16T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/113c6f80-b0fd-4aee-8e62-29bb06f0ed11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16778787,"duration_in_seconds":698}]},{"id":"f0ae9237-9411-48f2-918a-bcf5c36376f2","title":"Writing For Young Adults","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writing-for-young-adults","content_text":"Does writing for young adults differ from other writing? If so, how do writers approach it?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

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How 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?

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","summary":"How 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?","date_published":"2023-10-02T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/04ed6299-fd90-401e-afd6-bc4984a58db2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18368634,"duration_in_seconds":764}]},{"id":"ba6c668f-f428-42b4-a4f6-89ad8b15cc46","title":"What Writing Fanfiction Can Teach Genre Writers","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fanfic-teaches-writers","content_text":"Fanfiction’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?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Fanfiction’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?

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","summary":"Fanfiction’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?","date_published":"2023-09-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ba6c668f-f428-42b4-a4f6-89ad8b15cc46.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15607619,"duration_in_seconds":649}]},{"id":"f193d52b-bd63-47ee-9c59-8129eec67cf1","title":"Constructed languages","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/constructed-languages","content_text":"From Elvish to Esperanto to Dothraki to Belter -- creating a language for your story isn't just world-building, it's realistic.\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

From Elvish to Esperanto to Dothraki to Belter -- creating a language for your story isn't just world-building, it's realistic.

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","summary":"From Elvish to Esperanto to Dothraki to Belter -- creating a language for your story isn't just world-building, it's realistic.","date_published":"2023-09-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/f193d52b-bd63-47ee-9c59-8129eec67cf1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15137996,"duration_in_seconds":629}]},{"id":"0f1b9c30-40e4-4323-b201-4df4938537c9","title":"Fairytale Contract Law","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fairytale-contract-law","content_text":"Fairy 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?\n\n===============================\n\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nYou can find me all over the internet\nIf it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.","content_html":"

Fairy 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?

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","summary":"Fairy 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?","date_published":"2023-09-11T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/0f1b9c30-40e4-4323-b201-4df4938537c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9333795,"duration_in_seconds":388}]},{"id":"c23fffcf-d26f-467f-b7ad-cc436e0ce785","title":"Spirits Abroad and At Home","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/spirits-abroad-and-at-home","content_text":"A reminder that Western views on spirits are not universal and an exploration of how myths vary between cultures.\n\n===============================\n\nI'm putting out content most days!\nMondays: New podcast episodes here at \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nTuesdays: Author Spotlight interviews on my blog\nThursdays: New YT videos sharing more \"Writing Tips & Writerly Musings\"\nSaturday-ish: Weekly Roundups\nSundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch\n\nFind me ALL over the internet at: https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood\nIf you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!\nIt fits your budget, show your support at: https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood","content_html":"

A reminder that Western views on spirits are not universal and an exploration of how myths vary between cultures.

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","summary":"A reminder that Western views on spirits are not universal and an exploration of how myths vary between cultures.","date_published":"2023-09-04T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c23fffcf-d26f-467f-b7ad-cc436e0ce785.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12975694,"duration_in_seconds":539}]},{"id":"776898d4-f09e-4433-81b1-12ab156d70fc","title":"World-Building Economics","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/world-building-economics","content_text":"Economics 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\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Economics 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

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","summary":"Economics 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","date_published":"2023-08-28T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/776898d4-f09e-4433-81b1-12ab156d70fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10608998,"duration_in_seconds":441}]},{"id":"b59c3c83-5eca-4b43-b487-b91b93ae05af","title":"Accessible Magic","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/accessible-magic","content_text":"In 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.\n\nNote: 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.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

In 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.

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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.

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","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2023-08-21T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b59c3c83-5eca-4b43-b487-b91b93ae05af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16606902,"duration_in_seconds":691}]},{"id":"e6bfafa5-8d6b-447b-b728-6c6950ed2286","title":"Cultures and Their Myths","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/cultures-and-their-myths","content_text":"What is the basis of myths? And what are some examples of myths that different cultures share -- and those we don't share.\n\nDo you have any favorite myths?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

What is the basis of myths? And what are some examples of myths that different cultures share -- and those we don't share.

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Do you have any favorite myths?

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","summary":"What is the basis of myths? And what are some examples of myths that different cultures share -- and those we don't share.","date_published":"2023-08-14T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e6bfafa5-8d6b-447b-b728-6c6950ed2286.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15705140,"duration_in_seconds":653}]},{"id":"d43d232c-14e3-4703-bad6-60caf50fad35","title":"Imposter Syndrome: Stranger in a Strange Mind","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/stranger-imposter-syndrome","content_text":"What is Imposter Syndrome and how do we fight it?\n\nIf you’ve fought with impostor syndrome, share how you’ve overcome it. Or at least fought it back.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

What is Imposter Syndrome and how do we fight it?

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If you’ve fought with impostor syndrome, share how you’ve overcome it. Or at least fought it back.

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","summary":"What is Imposter Syndrome and how do we fight it?","date_published":"2023-08-07T08:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/d43d232c-14e3-4703-bad6-60caf50fad35.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22629960,"duration_in_seconds":942}]},{"id":"f13ae812-8d0e-4546-8b6b-d9dcb3d3fbf8","title":"Querying Versus Submitting: What's the Difference","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/querying-versus-submitting","content_text":"If 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! \n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

If 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!

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","summary":"If 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! ","date_published":"2023-07-31T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/f13ae812-8d0e-4546-8b6b-d9dcb3d3fbf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15190086,"duration_in_seconds":632}]},{"id":"024735ba-ec5f-4e3b-93cd-ba15e0ce072b","title":"Novel, Novella, or Short Story","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/novel-novella-or-short-story","content_text":"The 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

The 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.

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","summary":"The 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.","date_published":"2023-07-24T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/024735ba-ec5f-4e3b-93cd-ba15e0ce072b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9684270,"duration_in_seconds":402}]},{"id":"8ee7a8b2-4dc7-476e-bae3-6e7957de44f1","title":"Choosing Your Perspective: Voice and Points-Of-View","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/choosing-your-perspective-pov","content_text":"All 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

All 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.

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","summary":"All 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.","date_published":"2023-07-17T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8ee7a8b2-4dc7-476e-bae3-6e7957de44f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11809011,"duration_in_seconds":491}]},{"id":"30eabc9a-5467-436c-8e3b-231d02a276d1","title":"How To Self-Edit That First Lousy Draft","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/edit-that-lousy-first-draft","content_text":"All first drafts are lousy. It's part of the process.\n\nHere'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.\"\n\nIt's how you fix that first draft that establishes you as a quality writer.\n\nHere 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

All first drafts are lousy. It's part of the process.

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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."

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It's how you fix that first draft that establishes you as a quality writer.

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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.

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This season, I'm talking a lot about world-building, fairytales, and, of course, the querying process.

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","summary":"This season, I'm talking a lot about world-building, fairytales, and, of course, the querying process.","date_published":"2023-07-03T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/75560480-c42d-4627-a03f-fbaf2b370927.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":932061,"duration_in_seconds":38}]},{"id":"bfb1d118-9004-4e29-beb9-68c0c5025a2a","title":"Balticon 57: Recap","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/balticon2023","content_text":"I 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!\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Youtube\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

I 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!

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","summary":"I 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!","date_published":"2023-06-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/bfb1d118-9004-4e29-beb9-68c0c5025a2a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29562708,"duration_in_seconds":1230}]},{"id":"2c7036e6-1755-46b3-b876-c6aa9368ee23","title":"There Is No Finish Line: Momentum For Writers","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/no-finish-line","content_text":"Experienced 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Experienced 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.

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","summary":"Experienced 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.","date_published":"2023-06-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2c7036e6-1755-46b3-b876-c6aa9368ee23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17355939,"duration_in_seconds":722}]},{"id":"a425aa23-59e7-4724-b971-2517bc093d13","title":"Intro To Self-Publishing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/intro-to-self-publishing","content_text":"So 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

So 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.

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It’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?

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","summary":"It’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?","date_published":"2023-06-05T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5c1c8364-1b6a-4ab9-9078-d7868f103b30.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14613657,"duration_in_seconds":608}]},{"id":"229bb12a-eacd-4496-8fef-756935e5b966","title":"Science Fiction Has Always Been Political","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/science-fiction-has-always-been-political","content_text":"Throughout 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?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Throughout 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?

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","summary":"Throughout 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?","date_published":"2023-05-29T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/229bb12a-eacd-4496-8fef-756935e5b966.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13937260,"duration_in_seconds":579}]},{"id":"f5807e5e-045c-4d87-8dbc-462d0d288c4d","title":"Tips For Writing Combat: Where Do You Focus?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/tips-for-writing-combat","content_text":"Even 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Even 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.

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","summary":"Even 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.","date_published":"2023-05-22T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/f5807e5e-045c-4d87-8dbc-462d0d288c4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14439414,"duration_in_seconds":600}]},{"id":"071ff470-6afb-401d-8c1b-7a245f5c76ff","title":"There's No Target in Middle Earth: The Economics of Fantasy","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/economics-of-fantasy","content_text":"In 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.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

In 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.

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While 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.

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","summary":"While 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.","date_published":"2023-05-08T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/141ef9df-1672-4d38-aed7-5a4d10f10eea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8428906,"duration_in_seconds":350}]},{"id":"0960182d-5ab3-4dda-82c6-492c526bb707","title":"Consent Violations and Bystander Intervention","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/consent-violations-and-bystander-intervention","content_text":"From what is a creeper, to avoiding harassment, to how to intervene as a bystander.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

From what is a creeper, to avoiding harassment, to how to intervene as a bystander.

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","summary":"From what is a creeper, to avoiding harassment, to how to intervene as a bystander.","date_published":"2023-05-01T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/0960182d-5ab3-4dda-82c6-492c526bb707.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23446033,"duration_in_seconds":976}]},{"id":"38765365-d4d4-4f76-9d9b-93aa7bd5fd9c","title":"How To Be A Good Moderator","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/how-to-be-a-good-moderator","content_text":"Having 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 my best when I'm moderator.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Having 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 my best when I'm moderator.

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","summary":"Having 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 my best when I'm moderator.","date_published":"2023-04-24T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/38765365-d4d4-4f76-9d9b-93aa7bd5fd9c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17963998,"duration_in_seconds":747}]},{"id":"0820a8d7-e34d-416f-9a93-9beeccea4283","title":"What Cons Are Looking For In Panelists","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/what-cons-are-looking-for-in-a-panelist","content_text":"It's not just what you know, it's how you can communicate it and how well you play with others.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

It's not just what you know, it's how you can communicate it and how well you play with others.

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","summary":"It's not just what you know, it's how you can communicate it and how well you play with others.","date_published":"2023-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/0820a8d7-e34d-416f-9a93-9beeccea4283.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13511509,"duration_in_seconds":562}]},{"id":"09ec5ca0-6804-4e2f-8839-42ba84619d6e","title":"Everything You Need To Know About Convention Panels","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/everything-about-con-panels","content_text":"If 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!\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

If 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!

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","summary":"If 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!","date_published":"2023-04-10T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/09ec5ca0-6804-4e2f-8839-42ba84619d6e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16338402,"duration_in_seconds":679}]},{"id":"a83bd30a-198a-4384-81d7-ea76bc9d77d0","title":"Morgan's Complete Guide For Attending A Convention","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/morgans-complete-guide-to-attending-conventions","content_text":"If you've ever considered attending a convention, here are a few things you may want to consider:\n\n\nShould YOU attend?\nWhat to bring?\nThings to do!\nSelf-care tips\nExpected Con behavior\nGeneral tips\nAnd AFTER the con!\n\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

If you've ever considered attending a convention, here are a few things you may want to consider:

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","summary":"If you've ever considered attending a convention, here are a few things you may want to consider:\r\n- Should You?\r\n- What to bring?\r\n- Things to do!\r\n- Self-care tips\r\n- Expected Con behavior\r\n- General tips\r\n- And AFTER the con!","date_published":"2023-04-03T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a83bd30a-198a-4384-81d7-ea76bc9d77d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16338402,"duration_in_seconds":679}]},{"id":"0fa146a4-1ad3-4738-b59f-2fc59e11074f","title":"Hello Executive Dysfunction, My Old Friend","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/executive-dysfunction-my-old-friend","content_text":"Hi, 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?\n\nNOTE: This episode was recorded before I sought an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, all the coping mechanisms in the world can't help.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Hi, 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?

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","summary":"Hi, 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?\r\n\r\nNOTE: This episode was recorded before I sought an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, all the coping mechanisms in the world can't help.","date_published":"2023-03-27T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/0fa146a4-1ad3-4738-b59f-2fc59e11074f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8222685,"duration_in_seconds":341}]},{"id":"bdf23563-babc-45b0-ac10-cbba91ab2dce","title":"Tips and Tricks To Fix Word Count Issues","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fix-wordcount-issues","content_text":"Each 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.\n\nWhat do you do when your story is WAY too short -- or too long?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Each 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.

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After 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?

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","summary":"After 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?","date_published":"2023-03-13T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b60c73f2-c91f-4367-9c05-13e445d2d56b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16224911,"duration_in_seconds":675}]},{"id":"4613a1f3-cada-4843-89a0-bd226dec1b0e","title":"The 10 Types of Queriers: In The Query Trenches","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/10-types-of-queriers","content_text":"For those writers trying to get traditionally published, there are about 10 general approaches, and some are better than others. Which are you?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

For those writers trying to get traditionally published, there are about 10 general approaches, and some are better than others. Which are you?

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","summary":"For those writers trying to get traditionally published, there are about 10 general approaches, and some are better than others. Which are you?","date_published":"2023-03-06T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4613a1f3-cada-4843-89a0-bd226dec1b0e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12536657,"duration_in_seconds":521}]},{"id":"7561850e-7a25-450d-8510-a005bfd438bd","title":"Top 11 Ways NOT To Respond To Feedback","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/ways-not-to-respond-to-feedback","content_text":"There are writers who take feedback well, but there are plenty who don’t. Try not to make these mistakes.\n\nFeel your feels, but control your behavior.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

There are writers who take feedback well, but there are plenty who don’t. Try not to make these mistakes.

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","summary":"There are writers who take feedback well, but there are plenty who don’t. Try not to make these mistakes.\r\nFeel your feels, but control your behavior.","date_published":"2023-02-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/7561850e-7a25-450d-8510-a005bfd438bd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13843172,"duration_in_seconds":576}]},{"id":"b79dae7e-1b7f-4013-b557-217cd3e93dff","title":"5 Tips For Making Write-Ins Work For You","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/making-writeins-work-for-you","content_text":"I don’t know how your write-ins work, but these are the guidelines I follow, to get the most out of any write-in — virtual or not.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

I don’t know how your write-ins work, but these are the guidelines I follow, to get the most out of any write-in — virtual or not.

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","summary":"I don’t know how your write-ins work, but these are the guidelines I follow, to get the most out of any write-in — virtual or not.","date_published":"2023-02-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b79dae7e-1b7f-4013-b557-217cd3e93dff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10628868,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"a8e35e75-b99f-40fc-9130-048da1ab531a","title":"Romance In Genre Fiction","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/romance-in-genre-fiction","content_text":"In Romances, the romance is the point of the story. In genre fiction: the intrigue, the adventure, the mystery is the point, and the main character’s relationships are often what makes the victory possible — be they romantic or otherwise. How do you get the balance right?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

In Romances, the romance is the point of the story. In genre fiction: the intrigue, the adventure, the mystery is the point, and the main character’s relationships are often what makes the victory possible — be they romantic or otherwise. How do you get the balance right?

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","summary":"In Romances, the romance is the point of the story. In genre fiction: the intrigue, the adventure, the mystery is the point, and the main character’s relationships are often what makes the victory possible — be they romantic or otherwise. How do you get the balance right?","date_published":"2023-02-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a8e35e75-b99f-40fc-9130-048da1ab531a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17735814,"duration_in_seconds":738}]},{"id":"6a26c914-8e62-46bc-b859-41479b4587c6","title":"Facing Feedback Backwards","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/facing-feedback-backwards","content_text":"After you’ve sent out your writing out, there comes a day when you have to deal with the feedback. Most writers start with the big fixes, because there's no need to fix the line edits if you're not keeping that chapter. Is there?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

After you’ve sent out your writing out, there comes a day when you have to deal with the feedback. Most writers start with the big fixes, because there's no need to fix the line edits if you're not keeping that chapter. Is there?

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","summary":"After you’ve sent out your writing out, there comes a day when you have to deal with the feedback. Most writers start with the big fixes, because there's no need to fix the line edits if you're not keeping that chapter. Is there?","date_published":"2023-02-06T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/6a26c914-8e62-46bc-b859-41479b4587c6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6706052,"duration_in_seconds":278}]},{"id":"ea1286b9-abba-4f04-97b0-6fbae587621e","title":"Fighting Impostor Syndrome","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/impostor-syndrome","content_text":"Impostor syndrome. Most of us have experienced it. Some of us live with it. Here are some ways to confront it, head on!\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Impostor syndrome. Most of us have experienced it. Some of us live with it. Here are some ways to confront it, head on!

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","summary":"Impostor syndrome. Most of us have experienced it. Some of us live with it. Here are some ways to confront it, head on!","date_published":"2023-01-30T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ea1286b9-abba-4f04-97b0-6fbae587621e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18886648,"duration_in_seconds":786}]},{"id":"17351d10-9cd4-4a14-ae16-1a9571765893","title":"When Writing -- Small Changes Can Fix Big Issues!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/small-changes-big-fixes","content_text":"Have you ever gotten feedback from someone who you respect, saying they hated your work? They liked the idea, but think you should have done it a completely different way?\n\nSometimes, the fix is smaller than it sounds like.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Have you ever gotten feedback from someone who you respect, saying they hated your work? They liked the idea, but think you should have done it a completely different way?

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","summary":"Have you ever gotten feedback from someone who you respect, saying they hated your work? They liked the idea, but think you should have done it a completely different way?\r\n\r\nSometimes, the fix is smaller than it sounds like.","date_published":"2023-01-23T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/17351d10-9cd4-4a14-ae16-1a9571765893.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7354758,"duration_in_seconds":305}]},{"id":"1bf0756e-05b8-4b27-a4d5-d3bcf4020628","title":"The Secret To Writing!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/the-secret-to-writing","content_text":"Did you know there’s a way to take your writing from draft to beloved classic? Something often skipped when you’re learning all the ‘should’ and ‘should nots’ of the novelist’s world?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Did you know there’s a way to take your writing from draft to beloved classic? Something often skipped when you’re learning all the ‘should’ and ‘should nots’ of the novelist’s world?

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","summary":"Did you know there’s a way to take your writing from draft to beloved classic? Something often skipped when you’re learning all the ‘should’ and ‘should nots’ of the novelist’s world?","date_published":"2023-01-16T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/1bf0756e-05b8-4b27-a4d5-d3bcf4020628.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11255295,"duration_in_seconds":468}]},{"id":"37d987cb-7f88-4615-9f22-b6cd14a06f53","title":"The Grind VERSUS The Hustle: Comparing 9-to-5s with Creative Work","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/grindvshustle","content_text":"While many writers dream of abandoning the daily grind for becoming full-time writers, there's pluses and minuses to both sides of the equation.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

While many writers dream of abandoning the daily grind for becoming full-time writers, there's pluses and minuses to both sides of the equation.

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","summary":"While many writers dream of abandoning the daily grind for becoming full-time writers, there's pluses and minuses to both sides of the equation.","date_published":"2023-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/37d987cb-7f88-4615-9f22-b6cd14a06f53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16466101,"duration_in_seconds":685}]},{"id":"94c72b99-deaa-4d7b-b2a4-9f0c81a84b99","title":"Morgan's 2022 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/2022-retrospective","content_text":"Looking back on 2022, where did Morgan meet her goals, where did she exceed them, and where did she fall short? If you're a goal-person, how did you do with your goals for 2022?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Looking back on 2022, where did Morgan meet her goals, where did she exceed them, and where did she fall short? If you're a goal-person, how did you do with your goals for 2022?

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","summary":"Looking back on 2022, where did Morgan meet her goals, where did she exceed them, and where did she fall short? If you're a goal-person, how did you do with your goals for 2022?","date_published":"2023-01-06T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/94c72b99-deaa-4d7b-b2a4-9f0c81a84b99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15657509,"duration_in_seconds":651}]},{"id":"e6bd1999-e459-4dbc-a39d-177ae4744d74","title":"Season 6: Trailer","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/season-6-trailer","content_text":"Welcome back for more Writing Tips from the Pros and my own Writerly Musings. What's new for season 6?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Welcome back for more Writing Tips from the Pros and my own Writerly Musings. What's new for season 6?

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","summary":"Welcome back for more Writing Tips from the Pros and my own Writerly Musings. What's new for season 6?","date_published":"2023-01-02T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e6bd1999-e459-4dbc-a39d-177ae4744d74.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1232405,"duration_in_seconds":50}]},{"id":"35fd0620-edc3-4733-80c3-80ffb6e55c79","title":"They Want What? The Difference Between Blurbs, Queries, and Synopses","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/blurbs-queries-vs-synopses","content_text":"All industries have their own specialized terms, and even inside an industry, different people can want things done different ways. In the publishing world, you hear a lot about blurbs, queries, synopses, and more.\n\nNow, I can’t tell you what ALL agents, publishers, and readers are looking for, but I can point you in the right direction.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

All industries have their own specialized terms, and even inside an industry, different people can want things done different ways. In the publishing world, you hear a lot about blurbs, queries, synopses, and more.

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","summary":"All industries have their own specialized terms, and even inside an industry, different people can want things done different ways. In the publishing world, you hear a lot about blurbs, queries, synopses, and more.\r\n\r\nNow, I can’t tell you what ALL agents, publishers, and readers are looking for, but I can point you in the right direction.","date_published":"2022-11-07T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/35fd0620-edc3-4733-80c3-80ffb6e55c79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15425631,"duration_in_seconds":641}]},{"id":"84cbefef-8ad3-4dc0-bde6-638eea42825c","title":"Creative Couples: Working Together","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/working-together","content_text":"Some people work with partners. And some people like to work with their romantic partner. But whether you’re romantically involved or not, there’s techniques that could work for you.\n\nAt WorldCon2019, Heidi Goody led the working couples of Peter Morwood and Diane Duane, plus Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner in discussing how to maintain working and romantic relationships — with the same person.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Some people work with partners. And some people like to work with their romantic partner. But whether you’re romantically involved or not, there’s techniques that could work for you.

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At WorldCon2019, Heidi Goody led the working couples of Peter Morwood and Diane Duane, plus Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner in discussing how to maintain working and romantic relationships — with the same person.

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","summary":"Some people work with partners. And some people like to work with their romantic partner. But whether you’re romantically involved or not, there’s techniques that could work for you.\r\n\r\nAt WorldCon2019, Heidi Goody led the working couples of Peter Morwood and Diane Duane, plus Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner in discussing how to maintain working and romantic relationships — with the same person.","date_published":"2022-10-31T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/84cbefef-8ad3-4dc0-bde6-638eea42825c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9786377,"duration_in_seconds":406}]},{"id":"bff46436-8b51-4fa1-ab47-9e3342334a69","title":"Romantic Subplots","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/romantic-subplots","content_text":"Some books are straight up romances, some have no romantic dealings at all, but for everything in between, they’ve probably got a romantic sub-plot (or two) simmering in the background.\n\nAt WorldCon2019, PRK, Kate Johnson, Darlene Marshall, and Elliot Kay shared their tips for creating a successful romantic subplot.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Some books are straight up romances, some have no romantic dealings at all, but for everything in between, they’ve probably got a romantic sub-plot (or two) simmering in the background.

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At WorldCon2019, PRK, Kate Johnson, Darlene Marshall, and Elliot Kay shared their tips for creating a successful romantic subplot.

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","summary":"Some books are straight up romances, some have no romantic dealings at all, but for everything in between, they’ve probably got a romantic sub-plot (or two) simmering in the background.\r\n\r\nAt WorldCon2019, PRK, Kate Johnson, Darlene Marshall, and Elliot Kay shared their tips for creating a successful romantic subplot.","date_published":"2022-10-24T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/bff46436-8b51-4fa1-ab47-9e3342334a69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14802525,"duration_in_seconds":615}]},{"id":"fd439fbf-6c5f-4328-a48e-215e725eeba9","title":"Getting -- and Staying (Traditionally) Published","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/getting-and-staying-published","content_text":"All writers who want to share their work with the world want to be published. Some want to self-publish while others would prefer to have the backing — and distribution — of a publishing house.\n\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon 2019, George Sandison, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Rachel Winterbottom, E.C. Ambrose, and Michelle Sagara talked about the realities of traditional publishing — when you’re not an A-list author.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

All writers who want to share their work with the world want to be published. Some want to self-publish while others would prefer to have the backing — and distribution — of a publishing house.

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At the titular panel at WorldCon 2019, George Sandison, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Rachel Winterbottom, E.C. Ambrose, and Michelle Sagara talked about the realities of traditional publishing — when you’re not an A-list author.

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","summary":"All writers who want to share their work with the world want to be published. Some want to self-publish while others would prefer to have the backing — and distribution — of a publishing house.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon 2019, George Sandison, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Rachel Winterbottom, E.C. Ambrose, and Michelle Sagara talked about the realities of traditional publishing — when you’re not an A-list author.","date_published":"2022-10-17T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/fd439fbf-6c5f-4328-a48e-215e725eeba9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27847092,"duration_in_seconds":1159}]},{"id":"ab9806b4-7a17-41be-8efb-04b687642415","title":"The Importance of Kindness","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/the-importance-of-kindness","content_text":"These days, people prioritize a lot of things. Truth. Honesty. Maximizing share holder wealth. But there is something that seems undervalued — often described as a tool of the weak by those who are so inclined. But they’re wrong.\n\nToday, I’m talking about the importance of kindness.\n\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Corinne Duyvis, Geoff Ryman, Claire Light, and Vanessa Rose Phin shared their thoughts about the true importance of kindness.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

These days, people prioritize a lot of things. Truth. Honesty. Maximizing share holder wealth. But there is something that seems undervalued — often described as a tool of the weak by those who are so inclined. But they’re wrong.

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Today, I’m talking about the importance of kindness.

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At the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Corinne Duyvis, Geoff Ryman, Claire Light, and Vanessa Rose Phin shared their thoughts about the true importance of kindness.

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","summary":"These days, people prioritize a lot of things. Truth. Honesty. Maximizing share holder wealth. But there is something that seems undervalued — often described as a tool of the weak by those who are so inclined. But they’re wrong.\r\n\r\nToday, I’m talking about the importance of kindness.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Corinne Duyvis, Geoff Ryman, Claire Light, and Vanessa Rose Phin shared their thoughts about the true importance of kindness.","date_published":"2022-10-10T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ab9806b4-7a17-41be-8efb-04b687642415.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16937096,"duration_in_seconds":704}]},{"id":"5294d9ad-9880-4307-bd21-dcba55f559f8","title":"Portrayals of Mental Health In Genre Fiction","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/mental-health-in-genre-fiction","content_text":"Portrayals of people with mental illnesses have come a long way. From variety to accuracy to ending stereotypes.\n\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Alasdair Stuart, Penny Jones, Dr. Glyn Morgan, and Devin Madson, discussed who gets it right… and who gets it wrong.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Portrayals of people with mental illnesses have come a long way. From variety to accuracy to ending stereotypes.

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In the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Alasdair Stuart, Penny Jones, Dr. Glyn Morgan, and Devin Madson, discussed who gets it right… and who gets it wrong.

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","summary":"Portrayals of people with mental illnesses have come a long way. From variety to accuracy to ending stereotypes.\r\n\r\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Alasdair Stuart, Penny Jones, Dr. Glyn Morgan, and Devin Madson, discussed who gets it right… and who gets it wrong.","date_published":"2022-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5294d9ad-9880-4307-bd21-dcba55f559f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19515077,"duration_in_seconds":812}]},{"id":"5de41853-3955-4e6b-a393-eb22a6bfa828","title":"Authors and Social Media: Friend or Foe","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/socialmedia","content_text":"Authors get a lot of mixed advice when it comes to social media. Let’s talk about different author approaches and tips and tricks to make social media work for you. In this post, I’m combining notes from two panels.\n\nFrom the titular panel, Francesca T. Barbini, Gareth Powell, and Georgina Kamsika discussed if social media was our friend… or our foe.\n\nAnd in Social Media: Tips and Tricks, Brenda Noiseux, Stevie Finegan, Lydia Gittens, and Pablo Defendini shared their experience with us.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Authors get a lot of mixed advice when it comes to social media. Let’s talk about different author approaches and tips and tricks to make social media work for you. In this post, I’m combining notes from two panels.

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From the titular panel, Francesca T. Barbini, Gareth Powell, and Georgina Kamsika discussed if social media was our friend… or our foe.

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And in Social Media: Tips and Tricks, Brenda Noiseux, Stevie Finegan, Lydia Gittens, and Pablo Defendini shared their experience with us.

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","summary":"Authors get a lot of mixed advice when it comes to social media. Let’s talk about different author approaches and tips and tricks to make social media work for you. In this post, I’m combining notes from two panels.\r\n\r\nFrom the titular panel, Francesca T. Barbini, Gareth Powell, and Georgina Kamsika discussed if social media was our friend… or our foe.\r\n\r\nAnd in Social Media: Tips and Tricks, Brenda Noiseux, Stevie Finegan, Lydia Gittens, and Pablo Defendini shared their experience with us.","date_published":"2022-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5de41853-3955-4e6b-a393-eb22a6bfa828.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35146537,"duration_in_seconds":1463}]},{"id":"dcc31728-2cd5-4bcb-a44b-faea1282115e","title":"Down the Rabbit Hole: The Appeal of Portal Fantasy","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/portal-fantasy","content_text":"Portal fantasy has always been popular. From tales of fairy circles to Narnia, we’ve always enjoyed watching people from familiar places enter fantastic realms.\n\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Seanan McGuire, Vina Prasad, Genevieve Cogman, and Kathryn Sullivan discussed what it was about portal fantasy that kept people coming back for more.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Portal fantasy has always been popular. From tales of fairy circles to Narnia, we’ve always enjoyed watching people from familiar places enter fantastic realms.

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At the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Seanan McGuire, Vina Prasad, Genevieve Cogman, and Kathryn Sullivan discussed what it was about portal fantasy that kept people coming back for more.

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","summary":"Portal fantasy has always been popular. From tales of fairy circles to Narnia, we’ve always enjoyed watching people from familiar places enter fantastic realms.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Seanan McGuire, Vina Prasad, Genevieve Cogman, and Kathryn Sullivan discussed what it was about portal fantasy that kept people coming back for more.","date_published":"2022-09-19T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/dcc31728-2cd5-4bcb-a44b-faea1282115e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9655871,"duration_in_seconds":401}]},{"id":"a461a06d-06fa-4e32-a780-1df4d33833a6","title":"In the Background: Class in YA Fiction","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/class-in-ya-fiction","content_text":"In the real world, the social class we come from can have far-reaching consequences into our lives: from the jobs we hold, to the things that worry us, to our long-lasting health. Getting class, and its consequences right, can be tricky to do.\n\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Marieke Nÿkamp, Avery Delany, Caroline Hooton, and Victoria Lee discussed the ways their class upbringing compared to their current social class, and the implications inherent in that.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

In the real world, the social class we come from can have far-reaching consequences into our lives: from the jobs we hold, to the things that worry us, to our long-lasting health. Getting class, and its consequences right, can be tricky to do.

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In the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Marieke Nÿkamp, Avery Delany, Caroline Hooton, and Victoria Lee discussed the ways their class upbringing compared to their current social class, and the implications inherent in that.

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","summary":"In the real world, the social class we come from can have far-reaching consequences into our lives: from the jobs we hold, to the things that worry us, to our long-lasting health. Getting class, and its consequences right, can be tricky to do.\r\n\r\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Marieke Nÿkamp, Avery Delany, Caroline Hooton, and Victoria Lee discussed the ways their class upbringing compared to their current social class, and the implications inherent in that.","date_published":"2022-09-12T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a461a06d-06fa-4e32-a780-1df4d33833a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17451629,"duration_in_seconds":726}]},{"id":"7495ac2f-7b09-437e-aeea-a1c22739960e","title":"Challenges and Anecdotes from Acquiring Editors","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/challenges-and-anecdotes-from-editors","content_text":"Whether you’re looking to break into the editing field, or just learn more about the so-called gatekeepers of the traditional publishing world, it’s always good to know more about what happens behind the scenes.\n\nAs a reminder, acquiring editors work for the publishing houses and are the ones who actually make those large-figured book deals — in addition to revising and editing manuscripts.\n\nAt WorldCon 2019’s “Editors’ panel: Challenges and Anecdotes”, I got to hear industry veterans Michael Rowley, Eleanor Teasdale, Ginjer Buchanan, John R. Douglas, and David Thomas Moor talk about their experiences.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Whether you’re looking to break into the editing field, or just learn more about the so-called gatekeepers of the traditional publishing world, it’s always good to know more about what happens behind the scenes.

\n\n

As a reminder, acquiring editors work for the publishing houses and are the ones who actually make those large-figured book deals — in addition to revising and editing manuscripts.

\n\n

At WorldCon 2019’s “Editors’ panel: Challenges and Anecdotes”, I got to hear industry veterans Michael Rowley, Eleanor Teasdale, Ginjer Buchanan, John R. Douglas, and David Thomas Moor talk about their experiences.

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","summary":"Whether you’re looking to break into the editing field, or just learn more about the so-called gatekeepers of the traditional publishing world, it’s always good to know more about what happens behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nAs a reminder, acquiring editors work for the publishing houses and are the ones who actually make those large-figured book deals — in addition to revising and editing manuscripts.\r\n\r\nAt WorldCon 2019’s “Editors’ panel: Challenges and Anecdotes”, I got to hear industry veterans Michael Rowley, Eleanor Teasdale, Ginjer Buchanan, John R. Douglas, and David Thomas Moor talk about their experiences.","date_published":"2022-09-05T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/7495ac2f-7b09-437e-aeea-a1c22739960e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9450230,"duration_in_seconds":392}]},{"id":"e9436be0-a423-4872-a9d2-62234b8e2bd0","title":"Building an Online Community","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/building-an-online-community","content_text":"The internet can be a cesspool that promotes the worst of humanity. But? It can also bring people together. Depending on where you hang out and who you hang out with online determines if you’ve found a supportive group of friends who share your hobbies/etc or a group that will bring you down.\n\nAt WorldCon 2019’s “Building the SFF Community Online” panel, Christopher Davis, Heather Rose Jones, Elio García Jr., fromahkyra, and Kat Tanaka (oh-cop-nick)Okopnik shared tips they use to help the online communities they moderate thrive.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

The internet can be a cesspool that promotes the worst of humanity. But? It can also bring people together. Depending on where you hang out and who you hang out with online determines if you’ve found a supportive group of friends who share your hobbies/etc or a group that will bring you down.

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At WorldCon 2019’s “Building the SFF Community Online” panel, Christopher Davis, Heather Rose Jones, Elio García Jr., fromahkyra, and Kat Tanaka (oh-cop-nick)Okopnik shared tips they use to help the online communities they moderate thrive.

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","summary":"The internet can be a cesspool that promotes the worst of humanity. But? It can also bring people together. Depending on where you hang out and who you hang out with online determines if you’ve found a supportive group of friends who share your hobbies/etc or a group that will bring you down.\r\n\r\nAt WorldCon 2019’s “Building the SFF Community Online” panel, Christopher Davis, Heather Rose Jones, Elio García Jr., fromahkyra, and Kat Tanaka (oh-cop-nick)Okopnik shared tips they use to help the online communities they moderate thrive.","date_published":"2022-08-29T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e9436be0-a423-4872-a9d2-62234b8e2bd0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12104656,"duration_in_seconds":503}]},{"id":"30992250-8abe-4604-a15c-0930d60019bf","title":"What The Writer Needs To Know: The Brain and the Body","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/what-writers-need-to-know-brain-and-body","content_text":"Writers do their best to bring life an authenticity of the full range of human conditions. Sadly, however, writers are mere mortals and can fall into some trope-tastic misunderstandings and assumptions.\n\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Daryl Gregory, Dr. Keren Landsman, Benjamin Kinney, Mick Schubert, and Hadas Sloin were there to set the record straight.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Writers do their best to bring life an authenticity of the full range of human conditions. Sadly, however, writers are mere mortals and can fall into some trope-tastic misunderstandings and assumptions.

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At the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Daryl Gregory, Dr. Keren Landsman, Benjamin Kinney, Mick Schubert, and Hadas Sloin were there to set the record straight.

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","summary":"Writers do their best to bring life an authenticity of the full range of human conditions. Sadly, however, writers are mere mortals and can fall into some trope-tastic misunderstandings and assumptions.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, Daryl Gregory, Dr. Keren Landsman, Benjamin Kinney, Mick Schubert, and Hadas Sloin were there to set the record straight.","date_published":"2022-08-22T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/30992250-8abe-4604-a15c-0930d60019bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16258405,"duration_in_seconds":676}]},{"id":"190139ef-6ea1-41e2-999b-a21a7001eb2d","title":"YA Futures","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/ya-futures","content_text":"YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What do YA science fiction and fantasy readers want today?\n\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, I had the opportunity to listen to the top professionals in the field discuss what they see coming. On the panel were Charlie Jane Anders, James Smythe, Eric Picholle, Fonda Lee, and Kristina Perez.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What do YA science fiction and fantasy readers want today?

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At the titular panel at WorldCon2019, I had the opportunity to listen to the top professionals in the field discuss what they see coming. On the panel were Charlie Jane Anders, James Smythe, Eric Picholle, Fonda Lee, and Kristina Perez.

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","summary":"YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What do YA fantasy and science fiction readers want today?\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at WorldCon2019, I had the opportunity to listen to the top professionals in the field discuss what they see coming. On the panel were Charlie Jane Anders, James Smythe, Eric Picholle, Fonda Lee, and Kristina Perez.","date_published":"2022-08-15T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/190139ef-6ea1-41e2-999b-a21a7001eb2d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12875128,"duration_in_seconds":535}]},{"id":"8387f991-420e-44ff-ad0a-87dbdf1966bf","title":"Booktube: The World of Online Book Discussions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/booktube","content_text":"The booktuber world is right next door to the authortuber world — full of people talking about their to-read lists, the books they’re actually reading, and their own community. As opposed to us authortubers, talking about writing tips, writing progress, and apparently streaming virtual write-ins. Both are full of people passionate about books and wanting to talk about it on youtube.\n\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon, Stevie “Sablecaught” Finegan, Claire Rousseau (Books and Quills), Thomas Wagner (SFF180), Linnea Sternefält (RobotMaria133), and Brianne Reeves (BreeReadsBooks) shared with us their experiences being booktubers.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

The booktuber world is right next door to the authortuber world — full of people talking about their to-read lists, the books they’re actually reading, and their own community. As opposed to us authortubers, talking about writing tips, writing progress, and apparently streaming virtual write-ins. Both are full of people passionate about books and wanting to talk about it on youtube.

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In the titular panel at WorldCon, Stevie “Sablecaught” Finegan, Claire Rousseau (Books and Quills), Thomas Wagner (SFF180), Linnea Sternefält (RobotMaria133), and Brianne Reeves (BreeReadsBooks) shared with us their experiences being booktubers.

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","summary":"The booktuber world is right next door to the authortuber world — full of people talking about their to-read lists, the books they’re actually reading, and their own community. As opposed to us authortubers, talking about writing tips, writing progress, and apparently streaming virtual write-ins. Both are full of people passionate about books and wanting to talk about it on youtube.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the titular panel at WorldCon, Stevie “Sablecaught” Finegan, Claire Rousseau (Books and Quills), Thomas Wagner (SFF180), Linnea Sternefält (RobotMaria133), and Brianne Reeves (BreeReadsBooks) shared with us their experiences being booktubers.","date_published":"2022-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8387f991-420e-44ff-ad0a-87dbdf1966bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17204212,"duration_in_seconds":716}]},{"id":"2ff31a55-8b3a-4842-9ea8-d5a5a38d0478","title":"Done to Death: The Art of Killing Characters","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/art-of-killing-chars","content_text":"When you’re reading a story and a character dies, you can tell if it’s just the writer trying to manipulate your emotions or if it’s good storytelling.\n\nIn the titular panel at Worldcon77, Patrick Rothfuss, Veronica Roth, Su J Sokel, Amy Ogden, and Daryl Gregory did their best to make sure we know that every death should count.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

When you’re reading a story and a character dies, you can tell if it’s just the writer trying to manipulate your emotions or if it’s good storytelling.

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In the titular panel at Worldcon77, Patrick Rothfuss, Veronica Roth, Su J Sokel, Amy Ogden, and Daryl Gregory did their best to make sure we know that every death should count.

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","summary":"When you’re reading a story and a character dies, you can tell if it’s just the writer trying to manipulate your emotions or if it’s good storytelling.\r\n\r\nIn the titular panel at Worldcon77, Patrick Rothfuss, Veronica Roth, Su J Sokel, Amy Ogden, and Daryl Gregory did their best to make sure we know that every death should count.","date_published":"2022-08-01T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2ff31a55-8b3a-4842-9ea8-d5a5a38d0478.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15986933,"duration_in_seconds":665}]},{"id":"efcf12ea-2596-4007-aff7-0360f828bb6f","title":"The Future of Podcasting","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/future-of-podcasting","content_text":"Podcasting has had its ups and downs since it first started. The market is big, but there’s a lot of small fish out there and it’s hard to get noticed.\n\nAt the titular panel at Balticon53, Mark Redfield, Mike Luoma, Philippa Ballantine, Christiana Ellis, and Fred. G. Yost discussed where podcasting has been and what they hope and fear we’ll see in the future.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Podcasting has had its ups and downs since it first started. The market is big, but there’s a lot of small fish out there and it’s hard to get noticed.

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At the titular panel at Balticon53, Mark Redfield, Mike Luoma, Philippa Ballantine, Christiana Ellis, and Fred. G. Yost discussed where podcasting has been and what they hope and fear we’ll see in the future.

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","summary":"Podcasting has had its ups and downs since it first started. The market is big, but there’s a lot of small fish out there and it’s hard to get noticed.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel at Balticon53, Mark Redfield, Mike Luoma, Philippa Ballantine, Christiana Ellis, and Fred. G. Yost discussed where podcasting has been and what they hope and fear we’ll see in the future.","date_published":"2022-07-25T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/efcf12ea-2596-4007-aff7-0360f828bb6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10797481,"duration_in_seconds":449}]},{"id":"8e8a4c5a-c2c0-487e-8642-37c0c697c4af","title":"How to Tell Science From Pseudoscience","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/science-vs-pseudoscience","content_text":"Throughout time, there has always been a struggle between science and pseudoscience. Even as we’ve learned more, done better, some have always insisted on ignoring those advances.\n\nOn the titular panel at Worldcon 2019, Dublin, Eugene Doherty, Sam Scheiner, Cristina Macia, and moderated by Stephen Nelson, discussed the daily fight against pseudoscience beliefs.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Throughout time, there has always been a struggle between science and pseudoscience. Even as we’ve learned more, done better, some have always insisted on ignoring those advances.

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On the titular panel at Worldcon 2019, Dublin, Eugene Doherty, Sam Scheiner, Cristina Macia, and moderated by Stephen Nelson, discussed the daily fight against pseudoscience beliefs.

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","summary":"Throughout time, there has always been a struggle between science and pseudoscience. Even as we’ve learned more, done better, some have always insisted on ignoring those advances.\r\n\r\nOn the titular panel at Worldcon 2019, Dublin, Eugene Doherty, Sam Scheiner, Cristina Macia, and moderated by Stephen Nelson, discussed the daily fight against pseudoscience beliefs.","date_published":"2022-07-18T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8e8a4c5a-c2c0-487e-8642-37c0c697c4af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11991200,"duration_in_seconds":498}]},{"id":"60e8cb57-0dcb-48cb-a0e9-c500b1259b95","title":"Sex, Sexuality, and World Building","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/sex-sexuality-and-world-building","content_text":"My last post was on asexual representation. Literally. Today, I bring you the flip side. I mostly write younger stuff or fade-to-black scenes to avoid any explicitness of this issue, but a lot of you out there are writing it as the forefront of your novel.\n\nAt the titular panel, moderated by Jennifer Povey: D’Amanda Martini, Nobilis Reed, Mark L. Van Name, and Lisa Hawkridge managed to keep on topic WHILE keeping it all about books and writing. I was VERY impressed.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

My last post was on asexual representation. Literally. Today, I bring you the flip side. I mostly write younger stuff or fade-to-black scenes to avoid any explicitness of this issue, but a lot of you out there are writing it as the forefront of your novel.

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At the titular panel, moderated by Jennifer Povey: D’Amanda Martini, Nobilis Reed, Mark L. Van Name, and Lisa Hawkridge managed to keep on topic WHILE keeping it all about books and writing. I was VERY impressed.

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","summary":"My last post was on asexual representation. Literally. Today, I bring you the flip side. I mostly write younger stuff or fade-to-black scenes to avoid any explicitness of this issue, but a lot of you out there are writing it as the forefront of your novel.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel, moderated by Jennifer Povey: D’Amanda Martini, Nobilis Reed, Mark L. Van Name, and Lisa Hawkridge managed to keep on topic WHILE keeping it all about books and writing. I was VERY impressed.","date_published":"2022-07-11T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/60e8cb57-0dcb-48cb-a0e9-c500b1259b95.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15262891,"duration_in_seconds":635}]},{"id":"c0f0811e-38d5-40a1-b5b7-adbdce4fcc70","title":"Making the Asexual Textual","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/making-the-asexual-textual","content_text":"Some people are sexually attracted to the opposite gender, some are attracted to the same gender, while others are attracted to more than one gender, and yet others are only sexually attracted under specific circumstances?\n\nBut, not all people are sexually attracted to someone. Those people? Identify as asexual.\n\nEspecially in Western culture, so many of our stories — be they folktales of yore, current tv shows, books, or movies — center around the main character’s relationship. Even if it’s not the main plot point.\n\nFor asexual people, they’ve had to read-between-the-lines to look for characters that represent them.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Some people are sexually attracted to the opposite gender, some are attracted to the same gender, while others are attracted to more than one gender, and yet others are only sexually attracted under specific circumstances?

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But, not all people are sexually attracted to someone. Those people? Identify as asexual.

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Especially in Western culture, so many of our stories — be they folktales of yore, current tv shows, books, or movies — center around the main character’s relationship. Even if it’s not the main plot point.

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For asexual people, they’ve had to read-between-the-lines to look for characters that represent them.

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","summary":"Some people are sexually attracted to the opposite gender, some are attracted to the same gender, while others are attracted to more than one gender, and yet others are only sexually attracted under specific circumstances?\r\n\r\nBut, not all people are sexually attracted to someone. Those people? Identify as asexual.\r\n\r\nEspecially in Western culture, so many of our stories — be they folktales of yore, current tv shows, books, or movies — center around the main character’s relationship. Even if it’s not the main plot point.\r\n\r\nFor asexual people, they’ve had to read-between-the-lines to look for characters that represent them.","date_published":"2022-07-04T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c0f0811e-38d5-40a1-b5b7-adbdce4fcc70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17876000,"duration_in_seconds":744}]},{"id":"596161ff-f280-48ee-96bf-0e9036e08ef0","title":"Improving Your Readings","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/improving-your-readings","content_text":"From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a lot of us out there who want — or need — to get better at readings.\n\nAt the titular panel, at Balticon 53, Tee Morris, Jean L Cooper, and Mike Luona shared their best tips.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a lot of us out there who want — or need — to get better at readings.

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At the titular panel, at Balticon 53, Tee Morris, Jean L Cooper, and Mike Luona shared their best tips.

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","summary":"From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a lot of us out there who want — or need — to get better at readings.\r\n\r\nAt the titular panel, at Balticon 53, Tee Morris, Jean L Cooper, and Mike Luona shared their best tips.","date_published":"2022-06-27T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/596161ff-f280-48ee-96bf-0e9036e08ef0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10466870,"duration_in_seconds":326}]},{"id":"fce1d87e-251f-4c04-a25e-d759e04e5e05","title":"Intro To Hopepunk","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/intro-to-hopepunk","content_text":"In a grimdark world, filled with truth, lies, and politics many of us have been longing for a literary escape that can give us some hope. For this generation, Hopepunk is our solution.\n\nAt WorldCon 77 Dublin, Jo Walton, Lettie Prell, and the creator of the term, herself, Alexandra Rowland, on a panel moderated by the marvelous Sam Hawke discussed the true meaning of Hopepunk.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

In a grimdark world, filled with truth, lies, and politics many of us have been longing for a literary escape that can give us some hope. For this generation, Hopepunk is our solution.

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At WorldCon 77 Dublin, Jo Walton, Lettie Prell, and the creator of the term, herself, Alexandra Rowland, on a panel moderated by the marvelous Sam Hawke discussed the true meaning of Hopepunk.

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","summary":"In a grimdark world, filled with truth, lies, and politics many of us have been longing for a literary escape that can give us some hope. For this generation, Hopepunk is our solution.\r\n\r\nAt WorldCon 77 Dublin, Jo Walton, Lettie Prell, and the creator of the term, herself, Alexandra Rowland, on a panel moderated by the marvelous Sam Hawke discussed the true meaning of Hopepunk.","date_published":"2022-06-20T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/fce1d87e-251f-4c04-a25e-d759e04e5e05.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13423547,"duration_in_seconds":418}]},{"id":"c2c5800c-28e7-471b-9278-d230c64c02ff","title":"Season 5: Trailer","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/season5-writing-tips-and-writerly-musings","content_text":"Welcome back for season 5 of \"Writing Tips and Writerly Musings\". I've got a lot in store for you with tips from the pros. Kicking off with 'Intro to Hopepunk', and even a few of my own tricks for managing my time with Trello.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Welcome back for season 5 of "Writing Tips and Writerly Musings". I've got a lot in store for you with tips from the pros. Kicking off with 'Intro to Hopepunk', and even a few of my own tricks for managing my time with Trello.

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","summary":"Welcome back for season 5 of \"Writing Tips and Writerly Musings\". I've got a lot in store for you with tips from the pros. Kicking off with 'Intro to Hopepunk', and even a few of my own tricks for managing my time with Trello.","date_published":"2022-06-13T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c2c5800c-28e7-471b-9278-d230c64c02ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1323751,"duration_in_seconds":41}]},{"id":"e75c6477-53ab-4379-adde-cae19c409c1e","title":"Coming Of Age vs YA","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/coming-of-age-vs-ya","content_text":"Coming of age stories have always been a large part of the fantasy genre in particular, but now, it can be hard to know where to draw the line between YA and Adult novels.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Coming of age stories have always been a large part of the fantasy genre in particular, but now, it can be hard to know where to draw the line between YA and Adult novels.

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","summary":"Coming of age stories have always been a large part of the fantasy genre in particular, but now, it can be hard to know where to draw the line between YA and Adult novels.","date_published":"2022-06-06T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e75c6477-53ab-4379-adde-cae19c409c1e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15653877,"duration_in_seconds":488}]},{"id":"bef4d4b7-c5f6-4f7c-a290-b37ae8edee8a","title":"Youtube Survival Guide","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/youtube-survival-guide","content_text":"Where do you get started and tell me more about this whole monetization thing -- or at least the rules that existed last week. They're always changing.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Where do you get started and tell me more about this whole monetization thing -- or at least the rules that existed last week. They're always changing.

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","summary":"Where do you get started and tell me more about this whole monetization thing -- or at least the rules that existed last week. They're always changing.","date_published":"2022-05-30T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/bef4d4b7-c5f6-4f7c-a290-b37ae8edee8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37715411,"duration_in_seconds":1178}]},{"id":"df759334-34d5-4727-a78e-49dede87f432","title":"Advancing Your Story... Without Traumatizing Your Characters (or Readers)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/advance-plot-without-trauma","content_text":"You know stories need stakes. You know you need to get your readers to care. So? You try to make the stakes big enough and scary enough to drive the story forward. But you don’t HAVE to traumatize characters — or readers — to advance your story.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

You know stories need stakes. You know you need to get your readers to care. So? You try to make the stakes big enough and scary enough to drive the story forward. But you don’t HAVE to traumatize characters — or readers — to advance your story.

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","summary":"You know stories need stakes. You know you need to get your readers to care. So? You try to make the stakes big enough and scary enough to drive the story forward. But you don’t HAVE to traumatize characters — or readers — to advance your story.","date_published":"2022-05-23T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/df759334-34d5-4727-a78e-49dede87f432.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28593133,"duration_in_seconds":892}]},{"id":"ff0159ca-b46c-4a5b-aff3-033f0b23acde","title":"Pitching Agents -- And Readers","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/pitching-agents-and-readers","content_text":"I talk a lot about pitching agents via the query process, but that’s not the only way to pitch. There are verbal pitches to agents. And? There’s the pitching you need to do to the READERS!\n\n====================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

I talk a lot about pitching agents via the query process, but that’s not the only way to pitch. There are verbal pitches to agents. And? There’s the pitching you need to do to the READERS!

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","summary":"I talk a lot about pitching agents via the query process, but that’s not the only way to pitch. There are verbal pitches to agents. And? There’s the pitching you need to do to the READERS!","date_published":"2022-05-16T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ff0159ca-b46c-4a5b-aff3-033f0b23acde.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15211343,"duration_in_seconds":474}]},{"id":"4a0d5622-55a7-4ab7-9888-76363824cc47","title":"Dynamic Voice Acting","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/dynamic-voice-acting","content_text":"If you find yourself behind the microphone, sharing a story of your own, be prepared to pull in your audience with Dynamic Voice Acting.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you find yourself behind the microphone, sharing a story of your own, be prepared to pull in your audience with Dynamic Voice Acting.

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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","summary":"If you find yourself behind the microphone, sharing a story of your own, be prepared to pull in your audience with Dynamic Voice Acting.","date_published":"2022-05-09T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4a0d5622-55a7-4ab7-9888-76363824cc47.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20070165,"duration_in_seconds":626}]},{"id":"b915fa35-adfc-44f2-8fee-3f93dc515445","title":"\"But I'm Not A YA Writer\": Gender Biases In The Book World","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/notayawriter","content_text":"Women writers of speculative fiction are often getting shelved with the YA books -- even when they're clearly not intended for teens. Unfortunately, getting misclassified has dire consequences for the novel. How is this happening and how can we stop this trend?\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Women writers of speculative fiction are often getting shelved with the YA books -- even when they're clearly not intended for teens. Unfortunately, getting misclassified has dire consequences for the novel. How is this happening and how can we stop this trend?

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Women writers of speculative fiction are often getting shelved with the YA books -- even when they're clearly not intended for teens. Unfortunately, getting misclassified has dire consequences for the novel. How is this happening and how can we stop this trend?","date_published":"2022-05-02T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b915fa35-adfc-44f2-8fee-3f93dc515445.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21836289,"duration_in_seconds":681}]},{"id":"b1b164d7-1cdd-4c42-bd2a-c3d397fe1885","title":"Writing Motivation For Doomsday Cults","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/doomsday-cults","content_text":"Doomsday cults have been around for a long time, probably since the dawn of civilization. Writers and readers alike have found them endlessly fascinating. But, what motivates someone to start a doomsday cult? And why do people join?\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Doomsday cults have been around for a long time, probably since the dawn of civilization. Writers and readers alike have found them endlessly fascinating. But, what motivates someone to start a doomsday cult? And why do people join?

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Doomsday cults have been around for a long time, probably since the dawn of civilization. Writers and readers alike have found them endlessly fascinating. But, what motivates someone to start a doomsday cult? And why do people join?","date_published":"2022-04-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b1b164d7-1cdd-4c42-bd2a-c3d397fe1885.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15230800,"duration_in_seconds":475}]},{"id":"9420c223-d630-4250-b4bf-7a45de1d01a0","title":"CSI: Fantasy Edition","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/csi-fantasy-edition","content_text":"When you're writing a story, there's usually SOMETHING the main character doesn't know and has to figure out. Sometimes, it's what someone else is thinking. It could be, where to find the McGuffin? But often? There's a whole mystery to solve! With a body growing cold.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When you're writing a story, there's usually SOMETHING the main character doesn't know and has to figure out. Sometimes, it's what someone else is thinking. It could be, where to find the McGuffin? But often? There's a whole mystery to solve! With a body growing cold.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When you're writing a story, there's usually SOMETHING the main character doesn't know and has to figure out. Sometimes, it's what someone else is thinking. It could be, where to find the McGuffin? But often? There's a whole mystery to solve! With a body growing cold.","date_published":"2022-04-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/9420c223-d630-4250-b4bf-7a45de1d01a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14312861,"duration_in_seconds":446}]},{"id":"ddfc1297-e1c1-4a58-8189-e308f114f615","title":"Logistics and Tactics: Writing Military Campaigns","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/logistics-and-tactics","content_text":"Most writers end up writing fight scenes -- be they verbal or physical. But some writers, especially if they're writing historical novels, epic fantasy, or military fiction are going to be in the fight for the long haul. They're going to writing a Military Campaign. Here are mistakes to avoid.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Most writers end up writing fight scenes -- be they verbal or physical. But some writers, especially if they're writing historical novels, epic fantasy, or military fiction are going to be in the fight for the long haul. They're going to writing a Military Campaign. Here are mistakes to avoid.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Most writers end up writing fight scenes -- be they verbal or physical. But some writers, especially if they're writing historical novels, epic fantasy, or military fiction are going to be in the fight for the long haul. They're going to writing a Military Campaign. Here are mistakes to avoid.","date_published":"2022-04-11T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ddfc1297-e1c1-4a58-8189-e308f114f615.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17005794,"duration_in_seconds":530}]},{"id":"a21c5ba8-b8a9-45da-9c44-204ef3486ede","title":"Yes, You Can Be a Writer, Even WITHOUT A Visual Imagination","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writer-without-visual-imagination","content_text":"Not everyone has a visual imagination. While some of you are out there taking dictation from the movies in your heads. That's not how it works for me.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Not everyone has a visual imagination. While some of you are out there taking dictation from the movies in your heads. That's not how it works for me.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Not everyone has a visual imagination. While some of you are out there taking dictation from the movies in your heads. That's not how it works for me.","date_published":"2022-04-04T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a21c5ba8-b8a9-45da-9c44-204ef3486ede.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9899142,"duration_in_seconds":308}]},{"id":"fdfe417f-230d-4232-a170-fdf466360c66","title":"Dealing the With Emotional Roller Coaster That Is Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/emotionalrollercoaster","content_text":"Being a writer requires: 1. Resilience, 2. Persistence, and 3. Perseverance. How do you handle setbacks?\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Being a writer requires: 1. Resilience, 2. Persistence, and 3. Perseverance. How do you handle setbacks?

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on all the social medias Linktree | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Being a writer requires: 1. Resilience, 2. Persistence, and 3. Perseverance. How do you handle setbacks?","date_published":"2022-03-28T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/fdfe417f-230d-4232-a170-fdf466360c66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20286525,"duration_in_seconds":633}]},{"id":"fa8f1a12-6f6b-4e5e-a9cc-02ab55a95133","title":"Making Endings Ring True","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/true-endings","content_text":"One of the hardest things to do as a writer is to make the ending work for your readers. To tie everything together, in a way that the readers feel satisfied.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

One of the hardest things to do as a writer is to make the ending work for your readers. To tie everything together, in a way that the readers feel satisfied.

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","summary":"One of the hardest things to do as a writer is to make the ending work for your readers. To tie everything together, in a way that the readers feel satisfied.","date_published":"2022-03-21T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/fa8f1a12-6f6b-4e5e-a9cc-02ab55a95133.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13429556,"duration_in_seconds":419}]},{"id":"96de2cc7-a103-4478-860f-12c619fe3f9a","title":"Don't Give Away Your Writing Time","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/dont-give-away-your-time","content_text":"Our lives are busy, but it can be all too easy to blink and realize you've wasted your writing time. Here's a reminder for those of you who want to make your writing a priority.\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

Our lives are busy, but it can be all too easy to blink and realize you've wasted your writing time. Here's a reminder for those of you who want to make your writing a priority.

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","summary":"Our lives are busy, but it can be all too easy to blink and realize you've wasted your writing time. Here's a reminder for those of you who want to make your writing a priority.","date_published":"2022-03-14T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/96de2cc7-a103-4478-860f-12c619fe3f9a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12686502,"duration_in_seconds":395}]},{"id":"4628172e-bae8-4940-b75a-9803d0f60284","title":"Finding My Way Out Of The Eternal Revision Round About","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/revision-roundabout","content_text":"The problem with being a writer is we can always edit and revise and change and improve things. How do we know it's time to stop?\n\n===============================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

The problem with being a writer is we can always edit and revise and change and improve things. How do we know it's time to stop?

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","summary":"The problem with being a writer is we can always edit and revise and change and improve things. How do we know it's time to stop?","date_published":"2022-03-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4628172e-bae8-4940-b75a-9803d0f60284.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10964781,"duration_in_seconds":342}]},{"id":"6732a79f-e5cd-4596-8d3f-e92e86bbbafc","title":"What You Have To Give Up When Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/give-up-for-writing","content_text":"I'm not Catholic, but as the season of Lent comes upon us, here are things I'm trying to give up -- for my writing. What do you need to give up?\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nYou can find most of these posts over on my Blog / Vlog/Youtube\n\nIf you want to connect? Check out my Linktree","content_html":"

I'm not Catholic, but as the season of Lent comes upon us, here are things I'm trying to give up -- for my writing. What do you need to give up?

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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","summary":"I'm not Catholic, but as the season of Lent comes upon us, here are things I'm trying to give up -- for my writing. What do you need to give up?","date_published":"2022-02-28T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/6732a79f-e5cd-4596-8d3f-e92e86bbbafc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12903407,"duration_in_seconds":402}]},{"id":"30a95133-f5ac-47c3-adc9-4c077b614472","title":"6 Things I’ve Learned By Attending Book Launches","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/book-launching-tips","content_text":"I've attended a few book launches in my day. Here are things I like, things that seem to work, and a few things I'm not a fan of.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I've attended a few book launches in my day. Here are things I like, things that seem to work, and a few things I'm not a fan of.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I've attended a few book launches in my day. Here are things I like, things that seem to work, and a few things I'm not a fan of.","date_published":"2022-02-21T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/30a95133-f5ac-47c3-adc9-4c077b614472.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17228882,"duration_in_seconds":537}]},{"id":"657cf486-7c76-45bc-a715-9ff182e94e1c","title":"The 5 Stages of Grief -- I mean Feedback","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/5-stages-grief-feedback","content_text":"Dealing with feedback has a lot in common with the stages of grief. And just like grief? You don't necessarily progress in order.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Dealing with feedback has a lot in common with the stages of grief. And just like grief? You don't necessarily progress in order.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Dealing with feedback has a lot in common with the stages of grief. And just like grief? You don't necessarily progress in order.","date_published":"2022-02-14T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/657cf486-7c76-45bc-a715-9ff182e94e1c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7229629,"duration_in_seconds":225}]},{"id":"c996ff6f-7c50-4629-b1e8-55ae6e75d7db","title":"Finding the Right Writing Mentor","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/picking-a-mentor","content_text":"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.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2022-02-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c996ff6f-7c50-4629-b1e8-55ae6e75d7db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31190766,"duration_in_seconds":974}]},{"id":"cbc5db51-7818-45f8-9b39-6e728f49917e","title":"My Technique For Managing Multiple Muses","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/multiple-muses","content_text":"What do you write when you've got multiple stories pulling you in different directions?\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

What do you write when you've got multiple stories pulling you in different directions?

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"What do you write when you've got multiple stories pulling you in different directions?","date_published":"2022-01-31T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/cbc5db51-7818-45f8-9b39-6e728f49917e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13686639,"duration_in_seconds":427}]},{"id":"5f3a191e-fc37-4251-976d-a21801f79261","title":"Morgan's 5 Biggest Fears When Facing Feedback","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/5-biggest-feedback-fears","content_text":"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.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2022-01-24T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5f3a191e-fc37-4251-976d-a21801f79261.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12277998,"duration_in_seconds":383}]},{"id":"c8a275ce-0913-4881-ac94-f987a211d83e","title":"If Your Writing Isn't 3D, Layer It!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/write-in-layers","content_text":"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.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2022-01-17T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c8a275ce-0913-4881-ac94-f987a211d83e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13841152,"duration_in_seconds":431}]},{"id":"d919c249-85fd-4145-84f7-08584f64c2f2","title":"Morgan's 2022 Resolutions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/resolutions-2022","content_text":"While resolutions aren't for everyone, I think they work for me. Here are my plans for 2022.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

While resolutions aren't for everyone, I think they work for me. Here are my plans for 2022.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"While resolutions aren't for everyone, I think they work for me. Here are my plans for 2022.","date_published":"2022-01-12T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/d919c249-85fd-4145-84f7-08584f64c2f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21448807,"duration_in_seconds":669}]},{"id":"2802be5c-50d6-4dbf-be3a-5ad0b853407e","title":"How I Finally Gave In and Set Up My Own Newsletter","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/newsletter","content_text":"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)\n\nFor screenshot directions, check out the blog post at: \n\nhttps://morganhazelwood.com/2019/02/07/how-i-finally-gave-in-and-set-up-my-own-newsletter/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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)

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For screenshot directions, check out the blog post at:

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https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/02/07/how-i-finally-gave-in-and-set-up-my-own-newsletter/

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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)\r\n\r\nFor screenshot directions, check out the blog post at: \r\nhttps://morganhazelwood.com/2019/02/07/how-i-finally-gave-in-and-set-up-my-own-newsletter/","date_published":"2022-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2802be5c-50d6-4dbf-be3a-5ad0b853407e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43847683,"duration_in_seconds":1369}]},{"id":"650cec99-85d9-4ef4-bc89-3cbfd0c27745","title":"Morgan's 2021 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/retrospective-2021","content_text":"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.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2022-01-03T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/650cec99-85d9-4ef4-bc89-3cbfd0c27745.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45066787,"duration_in_seconds":1407}]},{"id":"f5fa5d73-a5fe-4727-983e-2d0dfac2dec7","title":"When Writing: How Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity Combine To Expose Humanity","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/tribute-to-curiosity-and-humanity","content_text":"Humanity is a complex thing.\n\nWe can be cruel, harsh, and close-minded. We can live in fear for that which is different — people, places, and technology. There is much that is dark and depressing about humanity.\n\nBut.\n\nThat is not all we are.\n\nAnd as writers? We do our best work when we explore the darkness that lies within and expose it to the light. When we seek out the good, the bright, and the very hope that we are all born to hold within ourselves.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Humanity is a complex thing.

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We can be cruel, harsh, and close-minded. We can live in fear for that which is different — people, places, and technology. There is much that is dark and depressing about humanity.

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But.

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That is not all we are.

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And as writers? We do our best work when we explore the darkness that lies within and expose it to the light. When we seek out the good, the bright, and the very hope that we are all born to hold within ourselves.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Exploring humanity's brighter side, as seen through the Mars rovers.","date_published":"2021-12-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/f5fa5d73-a5fe-4727-983e-2d0dfac2dec7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21231745,"duration_in_seconds":662}]},{"id":"86912943-4a9a-44ee-bf3a-a3a96da2aec7","title":"Show, Don't Tell: Readers Don't Need Stage Directions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/show-dont-tell","content_text":"What are 'stage directions', why you don't need them, and how to fix it.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

What are 'stage directions', why you don't need them, and how to fix it.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"What are 'stage directions', why you don't need them, and how to fix it.","date_published":"2021-12-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/86912943-4a9a-44ee-bf3a-a3a96da2aec7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17976007,"duration_in_seconds":561}]},{"id":"ab7b552b-29e7-4d4e-96a8-cadc942eebea","title":"The Reward For A Job Well Done...","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/reward-for-finishing","content_text":"I think we all know what that means.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I think we all know what that means.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I think we all know what that means.","date_published":"2021-12-06T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ab7b552b-29e7-4d4e-96a8-cadc942eebea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6171595,"duration_in_seconds":192}]},{"id":"4ab48a97-bf93-49ff-9fe8-fc8fd3fcab88","title":"Strength Isn't Just For The Strong","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/strength-not-strong","content_text":"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.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

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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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2021-11-29T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4ab48a97-bf93-49ff-9fe8-fc8fd3fcab88.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17793165,"duration_in_seconds":555}]},{"id":"4a904cc7-b192-4a1b-ae50-5e461407db3e","title":"5 Tips For Fighting Burnout: Learning Limits and Finding Gratitude","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/limits-and-gratitude","content_text":"\nRecognize your limits\nReassess Your Goals\nRecognize Your Needs\nGive Yourself Credit\nPractice Gratitude\n\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"
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  1. Recognize your limits
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  3. Reassess Your Goals
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  5. Recognize Your Needs
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  7. Give Yourself Credit
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  9. Practice Gratitude
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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"1. Recognize your limits\r\n2. Reassess Your Goals\r\n3. Recognize Your Needs\r\n4. Give Yourself Credit\r\n5. Practice Gratitude","date_published":"2021-11-22T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4a904cc7-b192-4a1b-ae50-5e461407db3e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19736190,"duration_in_seconds":616}]},{"id":"8949172e-3c69-44f9-9967-e58859543c3d","title":"Using Unsafe Places to Propel Your Characters Forward","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/unsafe-places-propel-characters","content_text":"Places can be unsafe due to the environment itself, or because of the people in the place. Sometimes? Home is the unsafe place. And it can be unsafe because of external factors, or because of internal ones. And old age is a very unsafe place.\n\nWhen fate is against you, no place is safe. \n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Places can be unsafe due to the environment itself, or because of the people in the place. Sometimes? Home is the unsafe place. And it can be unsafe because of external factors, or because of internal ones. And old age is a very unsafe place.

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When fate is against you, no place is safe.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Places can be unsafe due to the environment itself, or because of the people in the place. Sometimes? Home is the unsafe place. And it can be unsafe because of external factors, or because of internal ones. And old age is a very unsafe place.\r\n\r\nWhen fate is against you, no place is safe. ","date_published":"2021-11-15T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8949172e-3c69-44f9-9967-e58859543c3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13385212,"duration_in_seconds":417}]},{"id":"10981e10-462d-4cf5-b1c0-715bbb19905d","title":"Gender 401 (for the writer)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/gender-401","content_text":"Explaining gender, ways genre fiction can improve, authors who don't do badly, and things we could see more of. [Aimed at a cis audience - challenging us to do better for those whose gender identities weren't just handed to them at birth] \n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Explaining gender, ways genre fiction can improve, authors who don't do badly, and things we could see more of. [Aimed at a cis audience - challenging us to do better for those whose gender identities weren't just handed to them at birth]

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Explaining gender, ways genre fiction can improve, authors who don't do badly, and things we could see more of. [Aimed at a cis audience - challenging us to do better for those whose gender identities weren't just handed to them at birth] ","date_published":"2021-11-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/10981e10-462d-4cf5-b1c0-715bbb19905d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15469322,"duration_in_seconds":482}]},{"id":"25b63ac2-5e71-45dc-aad9-4b5642d40e15","title":"Writing As Sanctuary","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writing-as-sanctuary","content_text":"A discussion exploring the motivations behind people’s writing and reoccurring themes in one's writing, either intentionally or unintentionally.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

A discussion exploring the motivations behind people’s writing and reoccurring themes in one's writing, either intentionally or unintentionally.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"A discussion exploring the motivations behind people’s writing and reoccurring themes in one's writing, either intentionally or unintentionally.","date_published":"2021-11-01T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/25b63ac2-5e71-45dc-aad9-4b5642d40e15.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23887812,"duration_in_seconds":745}]},{"id":"07255075-1186-41b2-9582-e7103335dae2","title":"Writer Confessions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writer-confessions","content_text":"In which Morgan struggles to accept her own limits, acknowledges the truth of being a plantser, the use of novel prep work, discusses writing sprints, and rewards.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In which Morgan struggles to accept her own limits, acknowledges the truth of being a plantser, the use of novel prep work, discusses writing sprints, and rewards.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In which Morgan struggles to accept her own limits, acknowledges the truth of being a plantser, the use of novel prep work, discusses writing sprints, and rewards.","date_published":"2021-10-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/07255075-1186-41b2-9582-e7103335dae2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18234023,"duration_in_seconds":569}]},{"id":"dad959dd-6fae-405b-821a-6b0d4e219dcf","title":"4 Tips For Writing Memoirs","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/4-tips-for-writing-memoirs","content_text":"Memoirs are not quite novels, but they are far from biographies. Here are some tips to help you prepare your memoir.\n\n\nReminiscing can be immersive\nYou have to decide on a voice\nYou should discover a theme\n\n\n4. Resist holding back\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Memoirs are not quite novels, but they are far from biographies. Here are some tips to help you prepare your memoir.

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    \n
  1. Reminiscing can be immersive
  2. \n
  3. You have to decide on a voice
  4. \n
  5. You should discover a theme
  6. \n
\n\n

4. Resist holding back

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Memoirs are not quite novels, but they are far from biographies. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your memoir.","date_published":"2021-10-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/dad959dd-6fae-405b-821a-6b0d4e219dcf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9842209,"duration_in_seconds":306}]},{"id":"213f1e66-665b-4bfe-92b9-2e7435e48601","title":"Finding Your Pace: A Writer's Struggle","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/finding-your-writing-pace","content_text":"Some writers are sprinters, some are marathoners, and some are hikers who will reach the end, someday. Finding the pace that works for you, for your current story, for your current life situation is crucial.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Some writers are sprinters, some are marathoners, and some are hikers who will reach the end, someday. Finding the pace that works for you, for your current story, for your current life situation is crucial.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Some writers are sprinters, some are marathoners, and some are hikers who will reach the end, someday. Finding the pace that works for you, for your current story, for your current life situation is crucial.","date_published":"2021-10-11T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/213f1e66-665b-4bfe-92b9-2e7435e48601.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17406534,"duration_in_seconds":543}]},{"id":"c9d8a56a-567b-4b91-b3f4-bea71e7cd781","title":"So You've Decided To Write A Novel? 7 Tips For Getting Started","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/7-tips-to-start-writing-novels","content_text":"Whether you’ve just decided it’s finally time to write that book you’ve been thinking about on your own or you’ve been bit by the NaNoWriMo bug, starting a novel can be intimidating!\n\nIt doesn’t matter if you’re a pantser (writing by the seat of your pants), a plotter, or something in between, there’s still stuff you can do to prepare yourself before you start writing.\n\n\nOutlining (it doesn't have to be detailed)\nBeat Sheets!\nMood boards\nCharacter Sheets\nCreating a list of names\nWorld Building\n\n\n7. Minimizing real world distractions\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Whether you’ve just decided it’s finally time to write that book you’ve been thinking about on your own or you’ve been bit by the NaNoWriMo bug, starting a novel can be intimidating!

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a pantser (writing by the seat of your pants), a plotter, or something in between, there’s still stuff you can do to prepare yourself before you start writing.

\n\n
    \n
  1. Outlining (it doesn't have to be detailed)
  2. \n
  3. Beat Sheets!
  4. \n
  5. Mood boards
  6. \n
  7. Character Sheets
  8. \n
  9. Creating a list of names
  10. \n
  11. World Building
  12. \n
\n\n

7. Minimizing real world distractions

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Whether you’ve just decided it’s finally time to write that book you’ve been thinking about on your own or you’ve been bit by the NaNoWriMo bug, starting a novel can be intimidating!\r\n\r\nIt doesn’t matter if you’re a pantser (writing by the seat of your pants), a plotter, or something in between, there’s still stuff you can do to prepare yourself before you start writing.","date_published":"2021-10-04T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c9d8a56a-567b-4b91-b3f4-bea71e7cd781.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20989586,"duration_in_seconds":655}]},{"id":"8d1c5d3a-34d0-4bbd-868d-e0c3789804d4","title":"My 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Submitting Short Stories","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/misconceptions-about-submitting-shorts","content_text":"Submitting short stories is a LOT different than querying a novel -- even if you're looking for so-called traditional publishing.\n\n\nNo query letters\nNot like a picturebook query\nVery few allow simultaneous submissions\nThe market varies wildly\n\n\n5. Reprints are fine! (most places)\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Submitting short stories is a LOT different than querying a novel -- even if you're looking for so-called traditional publishing.

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    \n
  1. No query letters
  2. \n
  3. Not like a picturebook query
  4. \n
  5. Very few allow simultaneous submissions
  6. \n
  7. The market varies wildly
  8. \n
\n\n

5. Reprints are fine! (most places)

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Submitting short stories is a LOT different than querying a novel -- even if you're looking for so-called traditional publishing.","date_published":"2021-09-27T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8d1c5d3a-34d0-4bbd-868d-e0c3789804d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18835227,"duration_in_seconds":588}]},{"id":"43c3e3c8-00b0-4798-9e82-953918d7b6b5","title":"Wasn't I an Extrovert?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/wasnt-i-an-extrovert","content_text":"The past couple of years, I’ve noticed a trend -- in myself. I’ve been wanting to stay home and not deal with going out. [Even BEFORE Covid]\nBut wait, I thought I was an extrovert. \n\nMy entire identity has fallen into crisis!\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The past couple of years, I’ve noticed a trend -- in myself. I’ve been wanting to stay home and not deal with going out. [Even BEFORE Covid]
\nBut wait, I thought I was an extrovert.

\n\n

My entire identity has fallen into crisis!

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

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I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

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Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The past couple of years, I’ve noticed a trend -- in myself. I’ve been wanting to stay home and not deal with going out. \r\nBut wait, I thought I was an extrovert. \r\n\r\nMy entire identity has fallen into crisis!","date_published":"2021-09-20T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/43c3e3c8-00b0-4798-9e82-953918d7b6b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10051847,"duration_in_seconds":313}]},{"id":"8eab45e4-0285-4080-aa12-cfa96a907f5a","title":"What I Love Most About Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/what-i-love-most-about-writing","content_text":"Sometimes, when you’re stuck at some writing stage for too long, it can be hard to remember why you started this thing in the first place. So, here are the 10 things I love most about being a writer.\n\n\nExploring new worlds!\nMeeting new characters!\nFinding out what happens and why!\nWhen you get that turn of phrase. Just. Right\nGetting to read other writers' works early\nHelping my friends fine-tune their writing\nThe terrifyig hope that comes when an agent asks for more pages\nHaving an answer outside of day-job when someone asks \"So, what do YOU do?\"\nSeeing how far I've come and how much I've accomplished\n\n\n10. Those moments of writing serendipity \n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Sometimes, when you’re stuck at some writing stage for too long, it can be hard to remember why you started this thing in the first place. So, here are the 10 things I love most about being a writer.

\n\n
    \n
  1. Exploring new worlds!
  2. \n
  3. Meeting new characters!
  4. \n
  5. Finding out what happens and why!
  6. \n
  7. When you get that turn of phrase. Just. Right
  8. \n
  9. Getting to read other writers' works early
  10. \n
  11. Helping my friends fine-tune their writing
  12. \n
  13. The terrifyig hope that comes when an agent asks for more pages
  14. \n
  15. Having an answer outside of day-job when someone asks "So, what do YOU do?"
  16. \n
  17. Seeing how far I've come and how much I've accomplished
  18. \n
\n\n

10. Those moments of writing serendipity

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Sometimes, when you’re stuck at some writing stage for too long, it can be hard to remember why you started this thing in the first place. So, here are the 10 things I love most about being a writer.","date_published":"2021-09-13T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8eab45e4-0285-4080-aa12-cfa96a907f5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14467342,"duration_in_seconds":451}]},{"id":"ad1f9bdc-0e8d-4ce4-a78a-150924a50b9d","title":"The 4 Components Necessary To Bring A Scene To Life","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/components-to-bring-a-scene-to-life","content_text":"When writing, we all strive to bring our scenes to life, but it’s easy to forget a component. Scenes need action, setting, sensory descriptions, and emotional impact.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When writing, we all strive to bring our scenes to life, but it’s easy to forget a component. Scenes need action, setting, sensory descriptions, and emotional impact.

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==============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When writing, we all strive to bring our scenes to life, but it’s easy to forget a component. Scenes need action, setting, sensory descriptions, and emotional impact.","date_published":"2021-09-06T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ad1f9bdc-0e8d-4ce4-a78a-150924a50b9d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11845426,"duration_in_seconds":369}]},{"id":"cba88e58-ff66-45df-9c27-20763149937a","title":"How To Beta-Read: One Writer's Style","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/how-to-beta-read","content_text":"I almost entitled this “Beta-Reading: For Fun and Profit” but… I don’t usually profit. At least not monetarily. Anyhow, here's my technique for beta-reading that seems to keep my writing friends coming back for more.\n\n\nI can't skip line edits (easily)\nI'll tell you when my eyes glaze over\nI'll point out inconsitencies\nI'll say when you break my suspension of disbelief\nI'll applaud well-phrased sentences\n\n\n6. I'll start talking to your characters (if you get me swept away)\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I almost entitled this “Beta-Reading: For Fun and Profit” but… I don’t usually profit. At least not monetarily. Anyhow, here's my technique for beta-reading that seems to keep my writing friends coming back for more.

\n\n
    \n
  1. I can't skip line edits (easily)
  2. \n
  3. I'll tell you when my eyes glaze over
  4. \n
  5. I'll point out inconsitencies
  6. \n
  7. I'll say when you break my suspension of disbelief
  8. \n
  9. I'll applaud well-phrased sentences
  10. \n
\n\n

6. I'll start talking to your characters (if you get me swept away)

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I almost entitled this “Beta-Reading: For Fun and Profit” but… I don’t profit. At least not monetarily. Anyhow, here's my technique for beta-reading that seems to keep my writing friends coming back for more.","date_published":"2021-08-30T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/cba88e58-ff66-45df-9c27-20763149937a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15185436,"duration_in_seconds":473}]},{"id":"95465149-a42b-4c09-a0e1-7411728ab083","title":"1 Method For Incorporating Feedback","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/incorporating-feedback","content_text":"If you’re a writer, at some point between you putting the words down and it going out to its intended audience, you’re probably going to solicit some feedback (and if you don’t, you probably should). But, once you get this feedback -- how should you use it?\n\n\nRead the feedback (and apply Morgan's Rule Of Thirds)\nGive yourself time to cool off\nAnalyse the feedback/fix the little things as you go\nMake the edits\nReread and blend the new stuff\n\n\n6. Send it out again! (to readers or agents)\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you’re a writer, at some point between you putting the words down and it going out to its intended audience, you’re probably going to solicit some feedback (and if you don’t, you probably should). But, once you get this feedback -- how should you use it?

\n\n
    \n
  1. Read the feedback (and apply Morgan's Rule Of Thirds)
  2. \n
  3. Give yourself time to cool off
  4. \n
  5. Analyse the feedback/fix the little things as you go
  6. \n
  7. Make the edits
  8. \n
  9. Reread and blend the new stuff
  10. \n
\n\n

6. Send it out again! (to readers or agents)

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"If you’re a writer, at some point between you putting the words down and it going out to its intended audience, you’re probably going to solicit some feedback (and if you don’t, you probably should). But, once you get this feedback -- how should you use it?","date_published":"2021-08-23T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/95465149-a42b-4c09-a0e1-7411728ab083.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14818056,"duration_in_seconds":462}]},{"id":"3c9402de-000d-4b84-b875-d60a6ec04af5","title":"3 Techniques for Fixing Your Pacing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fix-your-pacing","content_text":"There’s a writing skill that many novelists struggle with. It’s something that read-a-chapter-a-month critique groups often miss: Pacing.\n\nWe all know that you need to start off with an inciting incident — at least by the end of the first chapter. But after there, it can get a bit fuzzy.\n\nTechniques to try:\n1 - Beat Sheets\n2 - Varying sentence structure\n\n3 - Shuffling scenes\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There’s a writing skill that many novelists struggle with. It’s something that read-a-chapter-a-month critique groups often miss: Pacing.

\n\n

We all know that you need to start off with an inciting incident — at least by the end of the first chapter. But after there, it can get a bit fuzzy.

\n\n

Techniques to try:
\n1 - Beat Sheets
\n2 - Varying sentence structure

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3 - Shuffling scenes

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","summary":"There’s a writing skill that many novelists struggle with. It’s something that read-a-chapter-a-month critique groups often miss: Pacing.\r\n\r\nWe all know that you need to start off with an inciting incident — at least by the end of the first chapter. But after there, it can get a bit fuzzy.","date_published":"2021-08-16T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/3c9402de-000d-4b84-b875-d60a6ec04af5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10385879,"duration_in_seconds":323}]},{"id":"202a139d-63f3-4d4d-b464-b5a698338420","title":"7 Tips for Writing Better Villains","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/7-tips-for-better-villains","content_text":"There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one\n\n\nAvoid Under-developed villains\nIf you must use a cliche, add a twist\nMake sure your villain isn't underpowered\nVillains have flaws\nVillains don't have to be evil\nThe villain doesn't have to be there in person\n\n\n7. The villain can be representational\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one

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  1. Avoid Under-developed villains
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  3. If you must use a cliche, add a twist
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  5. Make sure your villain isn't underpowered
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  7. Villains have flaws
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  9. Villains don't have to be evil
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  11. The villain doesn't have to be there in person
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7. The villain can be representational

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","summary":"There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one","date_published":"2021-08-09T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/202a139d-63f3-4d4d-b464-b5a698338420.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12216178,"duration_in_seconds":381}]},{"id":"990b466b-6463-454e-828d-3f7e85d978b9","title":"3 Tips For Deciding What Point-Of-View To Use","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/3-pov-tips","content_text":"Picking a POV can be tricky. The three main things you need to consider are:\n\n\nWhat are you most comfortable with?\nWhat are the genre expectations?\nand\n\n\n3. What feels right for the story.\\?\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Picking a POV can be tricky. The three main things you need to consider are:

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  2. \n
  3. What are the genre expectations?\nand
  4. \n
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3. What feels right for the story.\\?

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","summary":"Picking a POV can be tricky. The three main things you need to consider are:\r\n1. What are you most comfortable with?\r\n2. What are the genre expectations?\r\nand\r\n3. What feels right for the story?","date_published":"2021-08-02T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/990b466b-6463-454e-828d-3f7e85d978b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13148851,"duration_in_seconds":410}]},{"id":"4da36b1f-d882-41cf-9bb9-8dcb51de8a2b","title":"Welcome To Writing Tips and Writerly Musings -- Season Three!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/welcome-to-season-three","content_text":"I'll be back next week with more writing tips and writerly musings. Plus, a little more.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I'll be back next week with more writing tips and writerly musings. Plus, a little more.

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","summary":"I'll be back in August with more writing tips and writerly musings. Plus, a little more.","date_published":"2021-07-12T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4da36b1f-d882-41cf-9bb9-8dcb51de8a2b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1430214,"duration_in_seconds":44}]},{"id":"a18f9367-d07e-4fba-81c9-6b2651f93ea6","title":"Writer’s Block – Intimidated By The Blank Page","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writers-block","content_text":"I never thought it would happen to me. I was arrogant and short-sighted.\nI thought writer’s block was censoring out bad writing (you know, like rough drafts), an inability to apply butt-to-seat, or thinking you’re going in the wrong direction but not knowing the right one.\nI didn’t think the blank page could scare me until I decided it was time for me to try something new.\nNow? I understand.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I never thought it would happen to me. I was arrogant and short-sighted.
\nI thought writer’s block was censoring out bad writing (you know, like rough drafts), an inability to apply butt-to-seat, or thinking you’re going in the wrong direction but not knowing the right one.
\nI didn’t think the blank page could scare me until I decided it was time for me to try something new.
\nNow? I understand.

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","summary":"I never thought it would happen to me. I was arrogant and short-sighted.\r\nI thought writer’s block was censoring out bad writing (you know, like rough drafts), an inability to apply butt-to-seat, or thinking you’re going in the wrong direction but not knowing the right one.\r\nI didn’t think the blank page could scare me until I decided it was time for me to try something new.\r\nNow? I understand.","date_published":"2021-07-05T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a18f9367-d07e-4fba-81c9-6b2651f93ea6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12852502,"duration_in_seconds":401}]},{"id":"6ca01699-1e60-4113-9414-d7a203f8b361","title":"5 Writing Tips for Making Fantasy Feel ‘Real’","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/making-fantasy-realistic","content_text":"No matter if your fantasy world is a shifted version of our reality or something totally alien, no matter if you're a planner or a pantser, these tips should work for you.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

No matter if your fantasy world is a shifted version of our reality or something totally alien, no matter if you're a planner or a pantser, these tips should work for you.

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","summary":"No matter if your fantasy world is a shifted version of our reality or something totally alien, no matter if you're a planner or a pantser, these tips should work for you.","date_published":"2021-06-28T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/6ca01699-1e60-4113-9414-d7a203f8b361.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10947015,"duration_in_seconds":341}]},{"id":"b49c3105-4bec-4512-9610-9cba9ba5367f","title":"Agents and Editors Share–Pitches We’re Sick Of!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/pitches-were-sick-of","content_text":"Different agents and editors want different things. Take these answers with a grain of salt, because, as we all know, if you do it well enough, they'll throw their own guidelines out.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Different agents and editors want different things. Take these answers with a grain of salt, because, as we all know, if you do it well enough, they'll throw their own guidelines out.

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","summary":"Different agents and editors want different things. Take these answers with a grain of salt, because, as we all know, if you do it well enough, they'll throw their own guidelines out.","date_published":"2021-06-21T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b49c3105-4bec-4512-9610-9cba9ba5367f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28522056,"duration_in_seconds":890}]},{"id":"5d73aa88-4c09-4b9e-9ce3-551e86bbf605","title":"What Good Is An Agent? Answers From Writers.","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/why-get-a-literary-agent","content_text":"With all the risks, why would I want a literary agent?\n\nWell, at Balticon 52, I got to hear a variety of perspectives from published authors who’ve had every sort of agent possible. Here are the stories of Leah Cypess, Keith RA DeCandido, CS Friedman, Tee Morris, and their hunt for a quality agent.\n\nNote: this was originally recorded in 2018, but the questions are perenial. \n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

With all the risks, why would I want a literary agent?

\n\n

Well, at Balticon 52, I got to hear a variety of perspectives from published authors who’ve had every sort of agent possible. Here are the stories of Leah Cypess, Keith RA DeCandido, CS Friedman, Tee Morris, and their hunt for a quality agent.

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Note: this was originally recorded in 2018, but the questions are perenial.

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","summary":"with all the risks, why would I want a literary agent?\r\n\r\nWell, at Balticon 52, I got to hear a variety of perspectives from published authors who’ve had every sort of agent possible. Here are the stories of Leah Cypess, Keith RA DeCandido, CS Friedman, Tee Morris, and their hunt for a quality agent.","date_published":"2021-06-14T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5d73aa88-4c09-4b9e-9ce3-551e86bbf605.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23602265,"duration_in_seconds":736}]},{"id":"2697559d-83cc-430c-be1e-2adc9c34ed5c","title":"Top 4 Questions From An Editors & Publishers AMA (Ask Me Anything)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/editor-ama","content_text":"I don't know about you, but these are all things I always want to know:\n\n\nWhat is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?\nShould A Writer Use Different Names For Different Genres?\nHow Has The Market Changed In The Last Ten Years?\nand\nWhere Do Querying Writers Lose You?\n\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I don't know about you, but these are all things I always want to know:

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  1. What is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?
  2. \n
  3. Should A Writer Use Different Names For Different Genres?
  4. \n
  5. How Has The Market Changed In The Last Ten Years?\nand
  6. \n
  7. Where Do Querying Writers Lose You?
  8. \n
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","summary":"I don't know about you, but these are all things I always want to know:\r\n1. What is Your Biggest Pet Peeve?\r\n2. Should A Writer Use Different Names For Different Genres?\r\n3. How Has The Market Changed In The Last Ten Years?\r\nand\r\n4. Where Do Querying Writers Lose You?","date_published":"2021-06-07T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2697559d-83cc-430c-be1e-2adc9c34ed5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15918616,"duration_in_seconds":496}]},{"id":"c0f4f2a2-01f4-4be6-83af-5cb5a41f1479","title":"Reading Your Own Work","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/reading-your-own-work","content_text":"If you get the opportunity to read your own work, here are some tips on how to get ready.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you get the opportunity to read your own work, here are some tips on how to get ready.

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","summary":"If you get the opportunity to read your own work, here are some tips on how to get ready.","date_published":"2021-05-31T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c0f4f2a2-01f4-4be6-83af-5cb5a41f1479.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14299540,"duration_in_seconds":446}]},{"id":"2f8436fc-b954-4a93-ab53-5b629f3ffd05","title":"Tips For Sustaining Tension In Your Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/sustaining-tension","content_text":"Last week, I talked about giving characters agency, but that’s not all editors and agents request. Another thing they ask for is ‘tension’. If the reader doesn’t have a reason to care what happens next, you’ve lost your tension.\n\nBut! Tension doesn't always have to mean conflict!\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Last week, I talked about giving characters agency, but that’s not all editors and agents request. Another thing they ask for is ‘tension’. If the reader doesn’t have a reason to care what happens next, you’ve lost your tension.

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But! Tension doesn't always have to mean conflict!

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Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Last week, I talked about giving characters agency, but that’s not all editors and agents request. Another thing they ask for is ‘tension’. If the reader doesn’t have a reason to care what happens next, you’ve lost your tension.\r\n\r\nBut! Tension doesn't always have to mean conflict!","date_published":"2021-05-24T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2f8436fc-b954-4a93-ab53-5b629f3ffd05.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14758786,"duration_in_seconds":460}]},{"id":"1e980cae-4dfb-42cc-81d0-35fbc421422d","title":"Tips On Writing Characters With Agency","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/characters-with-agency","content_text":"One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency’. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they’re stuck with.\n\nIt's okay to start off with a character with minimal agency, but most readers want to see the characters come into their own.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency’. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they’re stuck with.

\n\n

It's okay to start off with a character with minimal agency, but most readers want to see the characters come into their own.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency’. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they’re stuck with.\r\n\r\nIt's okay to start off with a character with minimal agency, but most readers want to see the characters come into their own.","date_published":"2021-05-17T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/1e980cae-4dfb-42cc-81d0-35fbc421422d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14624341,"duration_in_seconds":456}]},{"id":"d0503e23-025a-4685-9e65-840546fc5c29","title":"How To Find An Agent For Your Novel","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/how-to-find-an-agent","content_text":"Talking about where to find literary agents, ways to vet them, and a not-so-gentle reminder to Follow The Directions when querying them.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Talking about where to find literary agents, ways to vet them, and a not-so-gentle reminder to Follow The Directions when querying them.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Talking about where to find literary agents, ways to vet them, and a not-so-gentle reminder to Follow The Directions when querying them.","date_published":"2021-05-10T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/d0503e23-025a-4685-9e65-840546fc5c29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26168228,"duration_in_seconds":817}]},{"id":"3c6be4d1-6f54-40a5-991b-07dca4def871","title":"Teacher Appreciation Day","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/teacher-appreciation-day","content_text":"A shout out to all the teachers who helped me become the person I am today.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

A shout out to all the teachers who helped me become the person I am today.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"A shout out to all the teachers who helped me become the person I am today.","date_published":"2021-05-03T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/3c6be4d1-6f54-40a5-991b-07dca4def871.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6801244,"duration_in_seconds":211}]},{"id":"e51eb45c-4457-4370-9b30-28f70d55e92b","title":"When Querying A Novel: Hope Can Be The Scariest Thing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/hope-is-scary","content_text":"Remember me talking about how I was losing faith? Well.... having hope can be even scarier.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Remember me talking about how I was losing faith? Well.... having hope can be even scarier.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Remember me talking about how I was losing faith? Well.... having hope can be even scarier.","date_published":"2021-04-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e51eb45c-4457-4370-9b30-28f70d55e92b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21295234,"duration_in_seconds":664}]},{"id":"508d3ad5-0c84-43e7-a52a-8ceae3c1828e","title":"Writer Confessions: I've Lost Focus On My Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writer-confessions-losing-focus","content_text":"There comes a time when one must look in the mirror and face accountability.\n\nWe’re a third of the way through the year, my move turned into a two month ordeal, and I’ve gotten distracted from my writing by hunting page views on WAY too many social mediums.\n\nAnd?\n\nTo be honest? I’m starting to lose faith that I’ll find my agent with this story.\n\n===============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There comes a time when one must look in the mirror and face accountability.

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We’re a third of the way through the year, my move turned into a two month ordeal, and I’ve gotten distracted from my writing by hunting page views on WAY too many social mediums.

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And?

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To be honest? I’m starting to lose faith that I’ll find my agent with this story.

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===============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"There comes a time when one must look in the mirror and face accountability. We’re a third of the way through the year, my move turned into a two month ordeal, and I’ve gotten distracted from my writing by hunting page views on WAY too many social mediums. And? To be honest? I’m starting to lose faith that I’ll find my agent with this story.","date_published":"2021-04-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/508d3ad5-0c84-43e7-a52a-8ceae3c1828e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18394354,"duration_in_seconds":574}]},{"id":"c860500a-d6f8-4dc5-9846-37e7e0c78374","title":"How Change Can Be a Good Thing – In Life and In Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/change-can-be-good","content_text":"Last time I moved houses, I talked about how sometimes -- change is exactly what you need -- both in your own life and in your writing.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Last time I moved houses, I talked about how sometimes -- change is exactly what you need -- both in your own life and in your writing.

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==============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Last time I moved houses, I talked about how sometimes -- change is exactly what you need -- both in your own life and in your writing.","date_published":"2021-04-12T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c860500a-d6f8-4dc5-9846-37e7e0c78374.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8939645,"duration_in_seconds":278}]},{"id":"2086a085-b7d2-4979-a69e-0861a3430436","title":"4 Ways Querying Is Like a Religion","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/querying-is-like-a-religion","content_text":"Querying can almost be like a religion. You've got: the common tenents, the different sects, the proper rituals, and the heretics. \n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Querying can almost be like a religion. You've got: the common tenents, the different sects, the proper rituals, and the heretics.

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==============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Querying can almost be like a religion. You've got: the common tenents, the different sects, the proper rituals, and the heretics. ","date_published":"2021-04-05T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2086a085-b7d2-4979-a69e-0861a3430436.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14172602,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"58e5692f-c749-4266-a0b0-fa96f7e0caf1","title":"Will You Read My First Chapter? A Rant","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/will-your-read-my-first-chapter","content_text":"I love being supportive and encouraging of my fellow authors, but sometimes, I've just got to rant. And one thing that makes me rant is being asked to read a first chapter.\n\n===============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I love being supportive and encouraging of my fellow authors, but sometimes, I've just got to rant. And one thing that makes me rant is being asked to read a first chapter.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I love being supportive and encouraging of my fellow authors, but sometimes, I've just got to rant. And one thing that makes me rant is being asked to read a first chapter.","date_published":"2021-03-29T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/58e5692f-c749-4266-a0b0-fa96f7e0caf1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11933106,"duration_in_seconds":372}]},{"id":"f13273c8-7303-49b8-afc9-0f8a1f6e1729","title":"A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 6: YouTube & Other Videos","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-6","content_text":"Since I recorded this episode, I've gotten active in the online #AuthorTube community. For readers, there's the #booktube community. And all the things you can stream to youtube, also work on Twitch and more!\n\nBut I still follow ALL these tips.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Since I recorded this episode, I've gotten active in the online #AuthorTube community. For readers, there's the #booktube community. And all the things you can stream to youtube, also work on Twitch and more!

\n\n

But I still follow ALL these tips.

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==============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Since I recorded this episode, I've gotten active in the online #AuthorTube community. For readers, there's the #booktube community. And all the things you can stream to youtube, also work on Twitch and more!\r\n\r\nBut I still follow ALL these tips.","date_published":"2021-03-22T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/f13273c8-7303-49b8-afc9-0f8a1f6e1729.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28074399,"duration_in_seconds":876}]},{"id":"4127b2f7-5dfd-47eb-9a4d-b72f7db10248","title":"A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 5: Tumblr & Reddit (The “Dark” Side)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-5","content_text":"While tumblr has dropped a lot in popularity since this episode was first recorded, there are still a lot of good reasons to use both Tumblr AND Reddit.\n\n==============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

While tumblr has dropped a lot in popularity since this episode was first recorded, there are still a lot of good reasons to use both Tumblr AND Reddit.

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==============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"While tumblr has dropped a lot in popularity since this episode was first recorded, there are still a lot of good reasons to use both Tumblr AND Reddit.","date_published":"2021-03-15T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4127b2f7-5dfd-47eb-9a4d-b72f7db10248.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18810933,"duration_in_seconds":587}]},{"id":"81c1b630-13a6-486e-95f4-8ab57221da66","title":"A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 4: Instagram & Pinterest","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-4","content_text":"The visual side of social media! You don't have to take photos for this either, resharing content is fine (assuming you're not breaking copyright) I've got a lot more tips and tricks, though.\n\n===============================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The visual side of social media! You don't have to take photos for this either, resharing content is fine (assuming you're not breaking copyright) I've got a lot more tips and tricks, though.

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===============================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The visual side of social media! You don't have to take photos for this either, resharing content is fine (assuming you're not breaking copyright) I've got a lot more tips and tricks, though.","date_published":"2021-03-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/81c1b630-13a6-486e-95f4-8ab57221da66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23794189,"duration_in_seconds":743}]},{"id":"42eb76f0-8327-43c2-8914-13f2eef24ded","title":"A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 3: Facebook, Twitter, and Hashtags","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-3","content_text":"Today I'm talking about ways to establish your presence and best practice guides fro using Facebook, Twitter, and hashtags. (which I use ironically and wrong ALL the time.)\n\n================================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Today I'm talking about ways to establish your presence and best practice guides fro using Facebook, Twitter, and hashtags. (which I use ironically and wrong ALL the time.)

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================================================

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Today I'm talking about ways to establish your presence and best practice guides fro using Facebook, Twitter, and hashtags. (which I use ironically and wrong ALL the time.)","date_published":"2021-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/42eb76f0-8327-43c2-8914-13f2eef24ded.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40745525,"duration_in_seconds":1272}]},{"id":"57096903-d0c7-4f96-9f12-4f6950aa7f77","title":"A Starter's Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To \"Establish A Social Media Presence\": Part 2/6","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-2","content_text":"If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.\n\nNon-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.\n\nFiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.\n\nSo how do we make social media work for us?\n\nIn Part 2 - I talk about setting up a website and the decision to blog.\n\n=========================================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.

\n\n

Non-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.

\n\n

Fiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.

\n\n

So how do we make social media work for us?

\n\n

In Part 2 - I talk about setting up a website and the decision to blog.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.\r\n\r\nNon-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.\r\n\r\nFiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.\r\n\r\nSo how do we make social media work for us?\r\n\r\nIn Part 2 - I talk about setting up a website and the decision to blog.","date_published":"2021-02-22T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/57096903-d0c7-4f96-9f12-4f6950aa7f77.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25766459,"duration_in_seconds":804}]},{"id":"21f9ebca-7175-42e9-aafb-66a46af1b1b1","title":"A Starter's Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To \"Establish A Social Media Presence\": Part 1/6","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/starters-guide-part-1","content_text":"If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.\n\nNon-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.\n\nFiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.\n\nSo how do we make social media work for us?\n\nIn Part 1 - I talk about my personal approach to establishing a 'brand'\n\n========================================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.

\n\n

Non-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.

\n\n

Fiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.

\n\n

So how do we make social media work for us?

\n\n

In Part 1 - I talk about my personal approach to establishing a 'brand'

\n\n

========================================================

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.\r\n\r\nNon-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.\r\n\r\nFiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.\r\n\r\nSo how do we make social media work for us?\r\n\r\nIn Part 1 - I talk about my personal approach to establishing a 'brand'","date_published":"2021-02-15T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/21f9ebca-7175-42e9-aafb-66a46af1b1b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26001094,"duration_in_seconds":812}]},{"id":"df1cd52c-2229-46f6-9c28-f9c60987a38c","title":"Why You Should Consider An Agent If You're Hoping To Be Traditionally Published","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/consider-an-agent-if-you-wanna-go-trad","content_text":"You can only spend so long revising and editing a novel. Somewhere between revision 3 and revision 12, you’re probably going to be done with your book. But now what?\n\nIf you want to get your novel traditionally published, you’re gonna need to query some agents. But why?\n\nIn this episode, I'm answering your burning questions: What are your publishing options? What are the benefits of having an agent? Where do you find an agent? And more!\n\n===================================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

You can only spend so long revising and editing a novel. Somewhere between revision 3 and revision 12, you’re probably going to be done with your book. But now what?

\n\n

If you want to get your novel traditionally published, you’re gonna need to query some agents. But why?

\n\n

In this episode, I'm answering your burning questions: What are your publishing options? What are the benefits of having an agent? Where do you find an agent? And more!

\n\n

===================================================

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"You can only spend so long revising and editing a novel. Somewhere between revision 3 and revision 12, you’re probably going to be done with your book. But now what?\r\n\r\nIf you want to get your novel traditionally published, you’re gonna need to query some agents. But why?\r\n\r\nIn today's episode, I'm answering your burning questions: What are your publishing options? What are the benefits of having an agent? Where do you find an agent? And more!","date_published":"2021-02-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/df1cd52c-2229-46f6-9c28-f9c60987a38c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22756280,"duration_in_seconds":710}]},{"id":"2efb4071-55e2-4ee6-b8f9-51093aef7c88","title":"Fix Your Rough Draft In 30 Minutes Or Less!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fix-your-rough-draft-in-30-min","content_text":"Getting a rough draft out on paper is a monumental achievement... but then? You've got to polish it. By using this trick, you'll be all set to have a clear plan to fix that rough draft in about 30 minutes.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Getting a rough draft out on paper is a monumental achievement... but then? You've got to polish it. By using this trick, you'll be all set to have a clear plan to fix that rough draft in about 30 minutes.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Getting a rough draft out on paper is a monumental achievement... but then? You've got to polish it. By using this trick, you'll be all set to have a clear plan to fix that rough draft in about 30 minutes.","date_published":"2021-02-01T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2efb4071-55e2-4ee6-b8f9-51093aef7c88.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12036532,"duration_in_seconds":375}]},{"id":"3a68c870-9f90-49d4-a9a8-2e9f05fd73ab","title":"Morgan's 2021 Resolutions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/resolutions-2021","content_text":"Last year was a year of querying/submitting, revisions, reading, and networking.\n\nThis year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.\n\n=======================================================\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Last year was a year of querying/submitting, revisions, reading, and networking.

\n\n

This year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.

\n\n

=======================================================

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Last year was a year of querying/submitting, revisions, reading, and networking.\r\n\r\nThis year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.","date_published":"2021-01-22T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/3a68c870-9f90-49d4-a9a8-2e9f05fd73ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28270622,"duration_in_seconds":883}]},{"id":"2738ca13-7605-4d2b-8a63-b6c79353de89","title":"3 Things To Consider... BEFORE 'Fixing' Your Manuscript","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/consider-this-before-fixing-your-manuscript","content_text":"How Do You Please Everyone With Your Writing? Spoiler Alert: You can’t.\n\nIn the query trenches, you see agents posting about what they don’t want and there’s this knee-jerk reaction, when I recognize a trope from my writing in their ‘no thank you’ list. The feeling of, “Oh! I can fix it! And then you’ll love it!” Especially when you see so much of your story in their ‘please send me’ list. But, before you do, check out these 3 reasons NOT to 'fix' your manuscript.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

How Do You Please Everyone With Your Writing? Spoiler Alert: You can’t.

\n\n

In the query trenches, you see agents posting about what they don’t want and there’s this knee-jerk reaction, when I recognize a trope from my writing in their ‘no thank you’ list. The feeling of, “Oh! I can fix it! And then you’ll love it!” Especially when you see so much of your story in their ‘please send me’ list. But, before you do, check out these 3 reasons NOT to 'fix' your manuscript.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"How Do You Please Everyone With Your Writing? Spoiler Alert: You can’t.\r\n\r\nIn the query trenches, you see agents posting about what they don’t want and there’s this knee-jerk reaction, when I recognize a trope from my writing in their ‘no thank you’ list. The feeling of, “Oh! I can fix it! And then you’ll love it!” Especially when you see so much of your story in their ‘please send me’ list. But, before you do, listen to this episode where I discuss 3 reasons NOT to 'fix' your manuscript.","date_published":"2021-01-18T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2738ca13-7605-4d2b-8a63-b6c79353de89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13596372,"duration_in_seconds":424}]},{"id":"bbe769ae-5808-4b8c-9c7c-3acf52105a21","title":"5 Ways To Use The Moon As World-Building Inspiration","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/moon-inspired-world-building","content_text":"When you look at our history books and the artifacts that exist from prehistory, there’s a definite trend. Humanity has always looked upwards. From Stonehenge to the Pyramids in Maya and Egypt and elsewhere, to China’s Puyang Tomb and its mosaic of constellations, the moon and stars have always inspired us. Here are 5 aspects of world-building the moon can influence.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When you look at our history books and the artifacts that exist from prehistory, there’s a definite trend. Humanity has always looked upwards. From Stonehenge to the Pyramids in Maya and Egypt and elsewhere, to China’s Puyang Tomb and its mosaic of constellations, the moon and stars have always inspired us. Here are 5 aspects of world-building the moon can influence.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When you look at our history books and the artifacts that exist from prehistory, there’s a definite trend. Humanity has always looked upwards. From Stonehenge to the Pyramids in Maya and Egypt and elsewhere, to China’s Puyang Tomb and its mosaic of constellations, the moon and stars have always inspired us. In this episode, I discuss 5 aspects of world building the moon can influence.","date_published":"2021-01-11T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/bbe769ae-5808-4b8c-9c7c-3acf52105a21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11035400,"duration_in_seconds":344}]},{"id":"3b10834e-0f7e-4f1b-ba28-5650e60ef537","title":"Morgan's 2020 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/retrospective-2020","content_text":"I had a lot of SMART goals set for 2020. Let's see how I did with my writing resolutions, check my top viewed content on all my different sources, and -- for my own sake -- talk numbers and stats for my social media. While not strictly writing related, a writer's platform can be pretty useful.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nI'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I had a lot of SMART goals set for 2020. Let's see how I did with my writing resolutions, check my top viewed content on all my different sources, and -- for my own sake -- talk numbers and stats for my social media. While not strictly writing related, a writer's platform can be pretty useful.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I had a lot of SMART goals set for 2020. Let's see how I did with my writing resolutions, check my top viewed content on all my different sources, and -- for my own sake -- talk numbers and stats for my social media. While not strictly writing related, a writer's platform can be pretty useful.","date_published":"2021-01-08T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/3b10834e-0f7e-4f1b-ba28-5650e60ef537.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55463237,"duration_in_seconds":1732}]},{"id":"5d744232-725b-464e-b8c4-2cd438246aba","title":"So You're In The Editing Doldrums Again?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/the-editing-doldrums","content_text":"After you’ve written your novel and revised the BLEEP out of it, one thing remains: To edit your manuscript! In this episode, I share 5 sites that can help\n\nhttp://thewritelife.com/edit-your-copy/\nhttp://thesaurus.com/\nhttps://www.etymonline.com/\nhttp://www.hemingwayapp.com/ & https://www.grammarly.com/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

After you’ve written your novel and revised the BLEEP out of it, one thing remains: To edit your manuscript! In this episode, I share 5 sites that can help

\n\n

http://thewritelife.com/edit-your-copy/
\nhttp://thesaurus.com/
\nhttps://www.etymonline.com/
\nhttp://www.hemingwayapp.com/ & https://www.grammarly.com/

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"After you’ve written your novel and revised the BLEEP out of it, one thing remains: To edit your manuscript! In this episode, I share 5 sites that can help.","date_published":"2021-01-04T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/5d744232-725b-464e-b8c4-2cd438246aba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10438448,"duration_in_seconds":325}]},{"id":"2bbd20cc-7bcc-4d66-a54d-570ece206517","title":"3 Reasons NOT To Set New Years Resolutions -- and Why I Did","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/3-reasons-not-to-make-resolutions","content_text":"Goals aren’t for everyone. Goals in January? Even less so. Here is why sometimes? Setting goals is just setting ourselves up for failure. You need to take a good hard look at where you are, where you want to go, and what stands in your way.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Goals aren’t for everyone. Goals in January? Even less so. Here is why sometimes? Setting goals is just setting ourselves up for failure. You need to take a good hard look at where you are, where you want to go, and what stands in your way.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Goals aren’t for everyone. Goals in January? Even less so. In this episode, I talk about why sometimes? Setting goals is just setting ourselves up for failure. You need to take a good hard look at where you are, where you want to go, and what stands in your way.","date_published":"2020-12-30T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2bbd20cc-7bcc-4d66-a54d-570ece206517.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13912825,"duration_in_seconds":434}]},{"id":"06f0d368-a821-49e1-941f-f5fcf0a08450","title":"Morgan's 2020 Resolutions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/resolutions-2020","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2020 were. As we all know... NOTHING happened like I'd expected. Check out the original blogpost with charts here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2020/01/09/morgans-2020-resolutions/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2020 were. As we all know... NOTHING happened like I'd expected. Check out the original blogpost with charts here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2020/01/09/morgans-2020-resolutions/

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2020 were. As we all know... NOTHING happened like I'd expected.","date_published":"2020-12-29T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/06f0d368-a821-49e1-941f-f5fcf0a08450.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37138336,"duration_in_seconds":1160}]},{"id":"700df63e-f507-4422-9ebf-cfab6040c481","title":"Morgan's 2019 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/retrospective-2019","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2019 were... and the realities. The original blogpost and charts can be found: https://morganhazelwood.com/2020/01/02/morgans-2019-retrospective/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including this week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2019 were... and the realities. The original blogpost and charts can be found: https://morganhazelwood.com/2020/01/02/morgans-2019-retrospective/

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including this week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2019 were... and the realities.","date_published":"2020-12-28T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/700df63e-f507-4422-9ebf-cfab6040c481.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66550364,"duration_in_seconds":2079}]},{"id":"869d4ee3-91a2-48e0-b822-86b6cb83cb2d","title":"Morgan's 2019 Resolutions","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/resolutions-2019","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share my goals and dreams for 2019. The original post and charts can be found here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/01/10/new-years-resolutions-and-dusting/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share my goals and dreams for 2019. The original post and charts can be found here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/01/10/new-years-resolutions-and-dusting/

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share my goals and dreams for 2019.","date_published":"2020-12-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/869d4ee3-91a2-48e0-b822-86b6cb83cb2d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18821776,"duration_in_seconds":587}]},{"id":"494d1111-cdfd-4866-8797-9382433bb4e3","title":"Missing The Magic: Holiday Magic and Writing Magic","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/missing-the-magic","content_text":"In this flashback episode to 2018's holiday season, I reflect on just exactly what I was missing.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode to 2018's holiday season, I reflect on just exactly what I was missing.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode to 2018's holiday season, I reflect on just exactly what I was missing.","date_published":"2020-12-21T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/494d1111-cdfd-4866-8797-9382433bb4e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11102182,"duration_in_seconds":346}]},{"id":"db0d3d99-3a08-4dfc-a358-54050334f861","title":"Morgan's 2018 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/retrospective-2018","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2018 were... and the realities. The original post with charts is here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/01/03/morgans-2018-retrospective/\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2018 were... and the realities. The original post with charts is here: https://morganhazelwood.com/2019/01/03/morgans-2018-retrospective/

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2018 were... and the realities.","date_published":"2020-12-18T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/db0d3d99-3a08-4dfc-a358-54050334f861.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37164516,"duration_in_seconds":1161}]},{"id":"22c1a4b3-2a78-490a-a76b-303b9efe4847","title":"Visiting Home: A Holiday Story","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/visiting-home-for-the-holidays","content_text":"The first year after I moved out, going home for the holidays was a little different. In this special holiday episode, Morgan shares a memory.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing and starting Friday, I'll be sharing old retrospectives and resolutions so you can hear how my track record is thus far.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The first year after I moved out, going home for the holidays was a little different. In this special holiday episode, Morgan shares a memory.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing and starting Friday, I'll be sharing old retrospectives and resolutions so you can hear how my track record is thus far.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The first year after I moved out, going home for the holidays was a little different. In this special holiday episode, I share a memory'","date_published":"2020-12-14T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/22c1a4b3-2a78-490a-a76b-303b9efe4847.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10432846,"duration_in_seconds":325}]},{"id":"a28df101-020c-4df9-b63c-40b362801eb3","title":"Plotting and Planning for 2018","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/resolutions-2018","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share my goals and plans for 2018.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share my goals and plans for 2018.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share my goals and plans for 2018.","date_published":"2020-12-11T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a28df101-020c-4df9-b63c-40b362801eb3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7928681,"duration_in_seconds":247}]},{"id":"ea138bae-920b-4289-ab33-0a1bd36b562a","title":"6 Tips To Recharge your Creative Energies","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/recharge-creative-energies","content_text":"Eventually, we all need a break. Here are 6 ways you can recharge your creative energies.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Eventually, we all need a break. Here are 6 ways you can recharge your creative energies.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Eventually, we all need a break. In today's episode, I discuss 6 ways you can recharge your creative energies.","date_published":"2020-12-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ea138bae-920b-4289-ab33-0a1bd36b562a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6507533,"duration_in_seconds":202}]},{"id":"d8dcc6a0-9a56-4e8b-b4f5-439da1c5bce7","title":"Morgan's 2017 Retrospective","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/retrospective-2017","content_text":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2017 were... and the realities.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2017 were... and the realities.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. And all month long, I'll be sharing past retrospectives and resolutions -- including a week-long goal evaluation extravaganza between Christmas and New Years.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
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\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback episode, I share what my plans for 2017 were... and the realities.","date_published":"2020-12-04T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/d8dcc6a0-9a56-4e8b-b4f5-439da1c5bce7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23635866,"duration_in_seconds":738}]},{"id":"a6b1be00-ca68-46c6-9370-eeaa12cbc4b2","title":"So You've Finished Your Rough Draft. Now What?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/you-finished-now-what","content_text":"When a writer finishes a rough draft, they often feel like celebrating -- but they also know they've got a LOT of editing ahead. Here are the ways to handle the end of a draft, and what your next steps could be.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When a writer finishes a rough draft, they often feel like celebrating -- but they also know they've got a LOT of editing ahead. Here are the ways to handle the end of a draft, and what your next steps could be.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When a writer finishes a rough draft, they often feel like celebrating -- but they also know they've got a LOT of editing ahead. In this episode, I talk about the ways to handle the end of a draft, and what your next steps could be.","date_published":"2020-11-30T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/a6b1be00-ca68-46c6-9370-eeaa12cbc4b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11960580,"duration_in_seconds":373}]},{"id":"62f112d7-7935-4264-8989-0812865bedee","title":"Gratitude","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/gratitude","content_text":"There are a lot of things for me to be thankful for. Here's a flashback to 2017.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There are a lot of things for me to be thankful for. Here's a flashback to 2017.

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Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
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\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this flashback to 2017, here are the things I'm thankful for. ","date_published":"2020-11-26T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/62f112d7-7935-4264-8989-0812865bedee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8036884,"duration_in_seconds":250}]},{"id":"648ee6a2-1f8b-4280-9a51-6bbe67fcdcd0","title":"What NaNoWriMo Gives You -- Win OR 'Lose'","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/nano-win-or-lose","content_text":"While not everyone who tries NaNoWriMo ends the month with 50,000 words or more, that doesn't mean those who don't are 'losers'. Here's what NaNoWriMo gives you, win or 'lose'.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

While not everyone who tries NaNoWriMo ends the month with 50,000 words or more, that doesn't mean those who don't are 'losers'. Here's what NaNoWriMo gives you, win or 'lose'.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
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\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"While not everyone who tries NaNoWriMo ends the month with 50,000 words or more, that doesn't mean those who don't are 'losers'. In this episode, I talk about what NaNoWriMo gives you, win or 'lose'.","date_published":"2020-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/648ee6a2-1f8b-4280-9a51-6bbe67fcdcd0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19428848,"duration_in_seconds":606}]},{"id":"c29c8c83-ea2a-4eac-b386-bc569811ee68","title":"Second Book Problems","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/second-book-problems","content_text":"As writers, most of us want people to read our work and love it. But sometimes? That means we have to write a sequel! Here are all the things you might run into when you start writing that sequel -- planned, or unplanned.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

As writers, most of us want people to read our work and love it. But sometimes? That means we have to write a sequel! Here are all the things you might run into when you start writing that sequel -- planned, or unplanned.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"As writers, most of us want people to read our work and love it. But sometimes? That means we have to write a sequel! Today's episode talks about all the things you might run into when you start writing that sequel -- planned, or unplanned.","date_published":"2020-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/c29c8c83-ea2a-4eac-b386-bc569811ee68.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17035701,"duration_in_seconds":531}]},{"id":"d9ba2046-edcf-451a-99f8-5e06fc22a1c2","title":"How One Writer Made It Through NaNoWriMo","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/how-one-writer-made-it-nano","content_text":"In a flashback to my most successful -- in terms of wordcount - NaNoWriMos, I talk about how I managed to make it to a NaNo-and-a-half in one month.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

In a flashback to my most successful -- in terms of wordcount - NaNoWriMos, I talk about how I managed to make it to a NaNo-and-a-half in one month.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In a flashback to my most successful -- in terms of wordcount - NaNoWriMos, I talk about how I managed to make it to a NaNo-and-a-half in one month.","date_published":"2020-11-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/d9ba2046-edcf-451a-99f8-5e06fc22a1c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12105073,"duration_in_seconds":377}]},{"id":"4d5dcba3-3993-44b2-b576-9c3b317f7f89","title":"How To Write? You Do You!","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/how-to-write","content_text":"There are more ways to write a novel than there are writers -- and what worked last time, may not work this time. Here is some the advice out there -- and ways you can use and adapt them to work for you.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There are more ways to write a novel than there are writers -- and what worked last time, may not work this time. Here is some the advice out there -- and ways you can use and adapt them to work for you.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"There are more ways to write a novel than there are writers -- and what worked last time, may not work this time. In this episode, I talk about all the advice out there -- and ways you can use and adapt them to work for you.","date_published":"2020-11-16T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4d5dcba3-3993-44b2-b576-9c3b317f7f89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18656458,"duration_in_seconds":582}]},{"id":"b2742302-2c5e-4ac5-909d-b1d524cb9284","title":"Maintaining Your Momentum","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/maintaining-your-momentum","content_text":"You had a great idea for a story, you sat down to write it, and away you went. At first, everything just flowed out of you, but usually, at least for me, somewhere around 12,000 words, my writing starts to turn into a chore. Here's wishing you luck.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

You had a great idea for a story, you sat down to write it, and away you went. At first, everything just flowed out of you, but usually, at least for me, somewhere around 12,000 words, my writing starts to turn into a chore. Here's wishing you luck.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

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Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"You had a great idea for a story, you sat down to write it, and away you went. At first, everything just flowed out of you, but usually, at least for me, somewhere around 12,000 words, my writing starts to turn into a chore. Here's wishing you luck.","date_published":"2020-11-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b2742302-2c5e-4ac5-909d-b1d524cb9284.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11359350,"duration_in_seconds":354}]},{"id":"334ad6b7-8dab-4c16-88cf-2ef128d8be89","title":"Getting Your Words Out","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/getting-your-words-out","content_text":"To be a writer, you need two things -- time to write and the ability to get the words on the paper to share the story you want to tell. Of course, it's a lot harder than that. Here are some ways to make time for your writing and ways to keep the story moving forward.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

To be a writer, you need two things -- time to write and the ability to get the words on the paper to share the story you want to tell. Of course, it's a lot harder than that. Here are some ways to make time for your writing and ways to keep the story moving forward.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"To be a writer, you need two things -- time to write and the ability to get the words on the paper to share the story you want to tell. Of course, it's a lot harder than that, but in this episode, I'll be talking about ways to make time for your writing, and ways to keep the story moving forward.","date_published":"2020-11-09T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/334ad6b7-8dab-4c16-88cf-2ef128d8be89.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11359376,"duration_in_seconds":354}]},{"id":"b5971ce9-78e8-47e5-93a3-abf52d707f23","title":"So You Wanna Be A Writer?","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/wannabe-writer","content_text":"The primary difference between aspiring authors and actual writers is the number of words on the page. (Getting published on the other hand? Is a whole different can of worms.) Here's how NaNoWriMo -- or National Novel Writing Month can help.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The primary difference between aspiring authors and actual writers is the number of words on the page. (Getting published on the other hand? Is a whole different can of worms.) Here's how NaNoWriMo -- or National Novel Writing Month can help.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The primary difference between aspiring authors and actual writers is the number of words on the page. (Getting published on the other hand? Is a whole different can of worms.) In this episode, I talk about how NaNoWriMo -- or National Novel Writing Month can help.","date_published":"2020-11-02T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/b5971ce9-78e8-47e5-93a3-abf52d707f23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8459436,"duration_in_seconds":263}]},{"id":"4d892f44-3c4c-42b1-9821-7525b4357845","title":"Twas The Week Before NaNo","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/twas-the-week-before-nano","content_text":"Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this seasonal parody poem, Morgan describes the prep process that many writers go through, in the run up to NaNoWriMo.\r\n\r\nBest of luck to all the writers out there trying for 50,000 words in November!","date_published":"2020-10-30T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/4d892f44-3c4c-42b1-9821-7525b4357845.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6930543,"duration_in_seconds":216}]},{"id":"988ee880-bb07-420a-ba5a-7b50096143c7","title":"How To Create A New Mythology (or Religion)","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/create-a-new-mythology","content_text":"When creating worlds, we get to create new cultures, new peoples with their own beliefs and their own myths. Here are tips on determining which aspects you should really consider when creating your own religion.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When creating worlds, we get to create new cultures, new peoples with their own beliefs and their own myths. Here are tips on determining which aspects you should really consider when creating your own religion.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

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Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

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Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
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\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When creating worlds, we get to create new cultures, new peoples with their own beliefs and their own myths. In this episode, I share tips which aspects you should really consider when creating your own religion.","date_published":"2020-10-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/988ee880-bb07-420a-ba5a-7b50096143c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11186548,"duration_in_seconds":349}]},{"id":"9fc810e7-000f-4a41-b80a-f25a0298d63d","title":"Top 7 Tips For Quick Query Rejections","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/quick-query-rejections","content_text":"If you're querying agents, on your way to becoming traditionally published, there are 7 things you can do to guarantee a quick rejection.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you're querying agents, on your way to becoming traditionally published, there are 7 things you can do to guarantee a quick rejection.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"If you're querying agents, on your way to becoming traditionally published, there are 7 things you can do to guarantee a quick rejection.","date_published":"2020-10-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/9fc810e7-000f-4a41-b80a-f25a0298d63d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11432884,"duration_in_seconds":356}]},{"id":"75a03a9b-3fba-4bb8-a599-57aedc71e7cb","title":"Waiting For Rejection -- or Selection.","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/waiting-for-rejection-or-selection","content_text":"As writers, we spend a lot of time waiting to find out if we've been rejected. But being selected has its own stressors. In this episode, I address both fears.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

As writers, we spend a lot of time waiting to find out if we've been rejected. But being selected has its own stressors. In this episode, I address both fears.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"As writers, we spend a lot of time waiting to find out if we've been rejected. But being selected has its own stressors. In this episode, Morgan addresses both fears.","date_published":"2020-10-16T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/75a03a9b-3fba-4bb8-a599-57aedc71e7cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12304620,"duration_in_seconds":384}]},{"id":"db51836e-7281-4fbb-8f32-7921156efcab","title":"Reading Aloud","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/reading-aloud","content_text":"I like going to panels on 'reading my own work', dreaming about the day when I'm asked to give a book reading of my own. Here are the 5 aspects of reading aloud and ways to optimize each aspect.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

I like going to panels on 'reading my own work', dreaming about the day when I'm asked to give a book reading of my own. Here are the 5 aspects of reading aloud and ways to optimize each aspect.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"I like going to panels on 'reading my own work', dreaming about the day when I'm asked to give a book reading of my own. In this episode, I talk about the 5 aspects of reading aloud and ways to optimize each aspect.","date_published":"2020-10-12T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/db51836e-7281-4fbb-8f32-7921156efcab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8801752,"duration_in_seconds":274}]},{"id":"eb77e26d-c05f-48b2-8707-091ee94bdbf8","title":"No PitchWars For Me This Year","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/sitting-pw-out","content_text":"While PitchWars can be instrumental and the community is active-year round, in this flashback episode, I talk about my reasons to skip participating in 2018.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

While PitchWars can be instrumental and the community is active-year round, in this flashback episode, I talk about my reasons to skip participating in 2018.

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\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"While PitchWars can be instrumental and the community is active year-round, in this flashback episode, Morgan talks about her reasons to skip participating in 2018.","date_published":"2020-10-09T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/eb77e26d-c05f-48b2-8707-091ee94bdbf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5409166,"duration_in_seconds":168}]},{"id":"8e952437-7abb-4fdb-a001-42b40a50b3ed","title":"World Creation: Built On The Shoulders Of Giants","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/world-creation-on-the-shoulders-of-giants","content_text":"Featuring George RR Martin, here are my notes on world-building, magic systems versus science, making your work stand out to publishers and more.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Featuring George RR Martin, here are my notes on world-building, magic systems versus science, making your work stand out to publishers and more.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"In this episode, I share my notes from this panel on world creation featuring George RR Martin, I took notes on world-building, magic systems versus science, making your work stand out to publishers and more.","date_published":"2020-10-05T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/8e952437-7abb-4fdb-a001-42b40a50b3ed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15830872,"duration_in_seconds":494}]},{"id":"92b2aceb-390d-4ad7-95fd-4e664879451b","title":"The Pitchwars Community and Me","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/pw-community-and-me","content_text":"Pitchwars, an online mentorship opportunity, has been instrumental for me in building my community. Today, I share about how this came to be and the importance of making writing friends at the same stage of their careers as you.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Pitchwars, an online mentorship opportunity, has been instrumental for me in building my community. Today, I share about how this came to be and the importance of making writing friends at the same stage of their careers as you.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Pitchwars, an online mentorship opportunity, has been instrumental for me in building my community. Today, I share about how this came to be and the importance of making writing friends at the same stage of their careers as you.","date_published":"2020-10-02T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/92b2aceb-390d-4ad7-95fd-4e664879451b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19570781,"duration_in_seconds":611}]},{"id":"ab72a2e9-5d2d-4fcc-b9be-28a734755b53","title":"Creating Rules Of Enchantment","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/rules-of-enchantment","content_text":"When creating magic -- you can start with the characters, the world, or the magic -- but if you don't make the rules internally consistent, your magic system breaks down. Here are tips on how to make your magic work.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When creating magic -- you can start with the characters, the world, or the magic -- but if you don't make the rules internally consistent, your magic system breaks down. Here are tips on how to make your magic work.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When creating magic -- you can start with the characters, the world, or the magic -- but if you don't make the rules internally consistent, your magic system breaks down. In this episode, I'll be sharing tips on how to make your magic work.","date_published":"2020-09-28T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/ab72a2e9-5d2d-4fcc-b9be-28a734755b53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10274730,"duration_in_seconds":320}]},{"id":"2de10651-8b52-4700-b84a-434ecc34cb34","title":"PitchWars versus The Publishing Industry","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/pw-vs-the-publishing-industry","content_text":"The PitchWars mentorship competition has a lot in common with the publishing industry as a whole. Let's compare and contrast them.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The PitchWars mentorship competition has a lot in common with the publishing industry as a whole. Let's compare and contrast them.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The PitchWars mentorship competition has a lot in common with the publishing industry as a whole. In this episode, I compare and contrast the two.","date_published":"2020-09-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/2de10651-8b52-4700-b84a-434ecc34cb34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12925158,"duration_in_seconds":403}]},{"id":"1d326303-8dfe-427f-ae8f-77f0a95d4456","title":"Just Send It! When To Stop (Re)Writing","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/just-send-it","content_text":"When writing, it's hard to know when you've reached that finish line. That point where it's not going to get any better and you're just rearranging chairs on the deck of a ship. Today, I'm sharing tips on knowing when you need to stop editing and just submit your story.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When writing, it's hard to know when you've reached that finish line. That point where it's not going to get any better and you're just rearranging chairs on the deck of a ship. Today, I'm sharing tips on knowing when you need to stop editing and just submit your story.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When writing, it's hard to know when you've reached that finish line. That point where it's not going to get any better and you're just rearranging chairs on the deck of a ship. Today, I'm sharing tips on knowing when you need to stop editing and just submit your story.","date_published":"2020-09-21T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/1d326303-8dfe-427f-ae8f-77f0a95d4456.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8861087,"duration_in_seconds":276}]},{"id":"39a15207-9645-45cb-9a6a-28e658f312a5","title":"A Message To My Fellow #PitchWars Hopefuls","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/a-message-to-my-fellow-pitchwars-hopefuls","content_text":"There is a writing mentorship opportunity called \"#PitchWars\", that lets writers with polished manuscripts who just aren't getting traction -- or who want another set of eyes before they start querying -- query for a mentorship opportunity. Here is my message to all of you who are waiting and hoping with me.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more writing tips and writerly musings, and back next Friday with more PitchWars talk.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

There is a writing mentorship opportunity called "#PitchWars", that lets writers with polished manuscripts who just aren't getting traction -- or who want another set of eyes before they start querying -- query for a mentorship opportunity. Here is my message to all of you who are waiting and hoping with me.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more writing tips and writerly musings, and back next Friday with more PitchWars talk.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"There is a writing mentorship opportunity called \"#PitchWars\", that lets writers with polished manuscripts who just aren't getting traction -- or who want another set of eyes before they start querying -- query for a mentorship opportunity. Here is my message to all of you who are waiting and hoping with me.","date_published":"2020-09-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/39a15207-9645-45cb-9a6a-28e658f312a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11033018,"duration_in_seconds":344}]},{"id":"7de68f2d-b9fe-457b-9c66-e394fff06dfd","title":"Writing Fight Scenes That Work","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fight-scenes-that-work","content_text":"When writing a fight scene, it can be easy to turn the entire fight into a series of stage directions -- but that's not going to engage your readers. Here are tips on how to start a fight, what are the rules, and how to make the point-of-view work for you.\n\nTo check out my \"Injury Mechanics\" notes referenced in this episode, visit my blog at: https://morganhazelwood.com/2017/09/04/injury-mechanics-a-brief-history-of-hurting-people/\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

When writing a fight scene, it can be easy to turn the entire fight into a series of stage directions -- but that's not going to engage your readers. Here are tips on how to start a fight, what are the rules, and how to make the point-of-view work for you.

\n\n

To check out my "Injury Mechanics" notes referenced in this episode, visit my blog at: https://morganhazelwood.com/2017/09/04/injury-mechanics-a-brief-history-of-hurting-people/

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When writing a fight scene, it can be easy to turn the entire fight into a series of stage directions -- but that's not going to engage your readers. Today, I'm sharing notes on how to start a fight, what are the rules, and how to make the point-of-view work for you.","date_published":"2020-09-14T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/7de68f2d-b9fe-457b-9c66-e394fff06dfd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20262989,"duration_in_seconds":632}]},{"id":"6a32b44b-eb66-4041-a448-c221d96c2275","title":"10 Questions To Ask Your Beta-Readers","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/questions-for-your-beta-readers","content_text":"If you're writing, you're probably going to ask someone to read your work and give you feedback, at some stage. And? The best way to get feedback you can use? Is to ask for it. Here are the 10 questions I ask my beta-readers -- plus a few bonus questions.\n\nThanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.\n\nPlease subscribe and tell all your friends.\n\nDon't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3\n\nPlus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

If you're writing, you're probably going to ask someone to read your work and give you feedback, at some stage. And? The best way to get feedback you can use? Is to ask for it. Here are the 10 questions I ask my beta-readers -- plus a few bonus questions.

\n\n

Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

\n\n

Please subscribe and tell all your friends.

\n\n

Don't forget to check out my Paypal page to show your support: shorturl.at/axKZ3

\n\n

Plus? Feel free to follow me ALL over the internet (Seriously. I have a problem...)
\n☼ Website: https://morganhazelwood.com
\n☼ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/
\n☼ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood
\n☼ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/
\n☼ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood
\n☼ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/
\n☼ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/
\n☼ Youtube: https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood
\nand check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"If you're writing, you're probably going to ask someone to read your work and give you feedback, at some stage. And? The best way to get feedback you can use? Is to ask for it. Today, I'm sharing the 10 questions *I* ask my beta-readers -- plus a few bonus questions.","date_published":"2020-09-07T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/6a32b44b-eb66-4041-a448-c221d96c2275.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15177148,"duration_in_seconds":473}]},{"id":"790f3522-14e8-4140-8b24-fed305cbc011","title":"3 Things That Make A Great First Line","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/a-great-first-line","content_text":"The first line of your novel has to do one thing and one thing only -- make your reader want to read the second sentence.\n\nToday, I'm talking about the 3 things that can make that first line GREAT.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

The first line of your novel has to do one thing and one thing only -- make your reader want to read the second sentence.

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Today, I'm talking about the 3 things that can make that first line GREAT.

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\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"The first line of your novel has to do one thing and one thing only -- make your reader want to read the second sentence. Today, I'm talking about the 3 things that can make that first line GREAT.","date_published":"2020-08-31T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/790f3522-14e8-4140-8b24-fed305cbc011.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22159299,"duration_in_seconds":692}]},{"id":"9df29694-700d-4fba-a830-9cfe59032630","title":"Who Else? Writing Secondary and Minor Characters","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/secondary-characters","content_text":"You can have the best protagonist in the world, but if your world isn't populated with three-dimensional secondary and background characters, your world is going to seem mighty empty. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

You can have the best protagonist in the world, but if your world isn't populated with three-dimensional secondary and background characters, your world is going to seem mighty empty.

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\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger | Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"You can have the best protagonist in the world, but if your world isn't populated with three-dimensional secondary and background characters, your world is going to seem mighty empty. In this episode, I share notes on how to flesh out those background characters.","date_published":"2020-08-24T10:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/9df29694-700d-4fba-a830-9cfe59032630.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11064774,"duration_in_seconds":345}]},{"id":"dca09c2f-d707-4075-b769-0adc25bccc1e","title":"5 Tips For Pacing Your Novel","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/pacing-your-novel","content_text":"*When you're writing, you want to keep the reader interested -- without overwhelming them. *\n\n*Getting the pacing right can be tricky. *\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nI'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction\n\nSo, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

*When you're writing, you want to keep the reader interested -- without overwhelming them. *

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*Getting the pacing right can be tricky. *

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction

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So, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"When you're writing, you want to keep the reader interested -- without overwhelming them. Getting the pacing right can be tricky. In this episode, I discuss five tips for fixing your pacing.","date_published":"2020-08-24T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/dca09c2f-d707-4075-b769-0adc25bccc1e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8390246,"duration_in_seconds":261}]},{"id":"e498f962-da53-4708-a926-b4be9475af0d","title":"4 Tips For Finding The Right Editor","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/finding-the-right-editor","content_text":"Every writer needs an editor at some point in their process. But, getting the most out of an editor requires picking the right type of editor.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Every writer needs an editor at some point in their process. But, getting the most out of an editor requires picking the right type of editor.

\n\n


\n\n

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

\n\n

And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Every writer needs an editor at some point in their process. But, getting the most out of an editor requires picking the right type of editor. In this episode, I discuss the types of editors and things to watch out for.","date_published":"2020-08-24T09:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/e498f962-da53-4708-a926-b4be9475af0d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8159653,"duration_in_seconds":509}]},{"id":"993a0bf1-98b6-47cc-986b-454294990442","title":"What Lies Beneath: Adding Subtext To Your Story","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/adding-subtext","content_text":"You're a clever reader, you don't need everything spelled out for you.\n\nNeither do your readers.\n\nIn this episode, I talk about how you can add subtext to your stories.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nAnd I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\n_ I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber_\n\nOf course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.Links:What Lies Beneath: Adding Subtest To Your Story -- the original blogpostWhat Lies Beneath: Adding Subtest To Your Story -- the original vlogpost","content_html":"

You're a clever reader, you don't need everything spelled out for you.

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Neither do your readers.

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In this episode, I talk about how you can add subtext to your stories.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

_ I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber_

\n\n

Of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

Links:

","summary":"You're a clever reader, you don't need everything spelled out for you. Neither do your readers. In this episode, I talk about how you can add subtext to your stories.","date_published":"2020-08-24T09:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/993a0bf1-98b6-47cc-986b-454294990442.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18786004,"duration_in_seconds":586}]},{"id":"350b010f-cdd7-4eea-a182-b5b2608a62d4","title":"10 Tips To Fix Your Query Letter","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/fix-your-query-letter","content_text":"When you're looking to be traditionally published, step one is to write a book.\n\nStep two? You've gotta get an agent!\n\nHere are 10 steps to make sure you get that second look from an agent.\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nI'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nSo, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.Links:10 Tips To Fix Your Query Letter - The original Vlogpost10 Tips To Fix Your Query Letter - The original blogpost","content_html":"

When you're looking to be traditionally published, step one is to write a book.

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Step two? You've gotta get an agent!

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Here are 10 steps to make sure you get that second look from an agent.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction...

\n\n

So, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

Links:

","summary":"When you're looking to be traditionally published, step one is to write a book.\r\nStep two? That's to query a literary agent. Here are 10 steps to take your first attempt and make sure you get that second look from an agent.","date_published":"2020-08-24T09:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/350b010f-cdd7-4eea-a182-b5b2608a62d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33992144,"duration_in_seconds":1061}]},{"id":"cbf075f0-36c3-48e3-9942-dda524540260","title":"Welcome to Writing Tips and Writerly Musings","url":"https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/writing-tips-and-writerly-musings","content_text":"Welcome to Morgan Hazelwood's Writing Tips and Writerly Musings!\n\n\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!\n\nI'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction...\n\nSo, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit\n\nPlus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.","content_html":"

Welcome to Morgan Hazelwood's Writing Tips and Writerly Musings!

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!

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I'm a Blogger and Vlogger/Youtuber with a pretty bad social media addiction...

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So, of course, I'm on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Reddit

\n\n

Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

","summary":"Introducing Morgan Hazelwood and her podcast","date_published":"2020-08-20T13:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/164d83bd-1564-4ad1-92d4-09a0fbd987a9/cbf075f0-36c3-48e3-9942-dda524540260.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6249032,"duration_in_seconds":194}]}]}