web02.fireside.fm Wed, 27 May 2026 05:40:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Writing Tips and Writerly Musings - Episodes Tagged with “Balticon” https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/tags/balticon Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further. As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days. Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes. But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes. Thanks for listening. Morgan Hazelwood en-us episodic with Morgan Hazelwood Morgan Hazelwood Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further. As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days. Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes. But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes. Thanks for listening. Morgan Hazelwood no writing, blogging, cons, writing tips, nanowrimo, publishing, traditional publishing, querying, query tips Morgan Hazelwood morgan.s.hazelwood@gmail.com Working with a 3 Act Structure https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/working-with-a-3-act-structure 1bacf02f-0371-46ab-8d55-968611c0e1c4 Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 8 Morgan Hazelwood The three-act structure has been the standard in Western storytelling for millenia. How can we create innovative, exciting work in a format the audience is expecting? How do we make the middle part powerful and lasting when most of the attention-grabbing moments are at the beginning and end? 7:46 no <p>The three-act structure has been the standard in Western storytelling for millenia. How can we create innovative, exciting work in a format the audience is expecting? How do we make the middle part powerful and lasting when most of the attention-grabbing moments are at the beginning and end?</p> <ol> <li>The Setup</li> <li>The Conflict</li> <li>The Resolution</li> </ol> <p>Resources:<br> <a href="https://www.dailywritingtips.com/three-act-structure" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.dailywritingtips.com/three-act-structure</a> (basic)<br> <a href="https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/literary-devices/plan-novel-using-three-act-structure/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/literary-devices/plan-novel-using-three-act-structure/</a> (full structure)</p> From Virtual #balticon55 With C.D. Brown as moderator, Meg Eden, Ryan Van Loan, and C. L. Polk <p>If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!</p> <p>I'm putting out content most days!<br> Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "<em>Writing Tips &amp; Writerly Musings</em>"<br> Thursdays: Rerun YT videos &amp; Blogposts sharing more "<em>Writing Tips &amp; Writerly Musings</em>"<br> Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch</p> <p><em>You can find me <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">all over the internet</a><br> If it fits your budget, show your support at <a href="https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ko-fi</a></em><br> <em>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</em></p> writing tips, writing, books, balticon The three-act structure has been the standard in Western storytelling for millenia. How can we create innovative, exciting work in a format the audience is expecting? How do we make the middle part powerful and lasting when most of the attention-grabbing moments are at the beginning and end?

  1. The Setup
  2. The Conflict
  3. The Resolution

Resources:
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/three-act-structure (basic)
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/literary-devices/plan-novel-using-three-act-structure/ (full structure)

From Virtual #balticon55 With C.D. Brown as moderator, Meg Eden, Ryan Van Loan, and C. L. Polk

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  1. The Setup
  2. The Conflict
  3. The Resolution

Resources:
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/three-act-structure (basic)
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/literary-devices/plan-novel-using-three-act-structure/ (full structure)

From Virtual #balticon55 With C.D. Brown as moderator, Meg Eden, Ryan Van Loan, and C. L. Polk

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]]> Warning Signs for New & Independent Authors https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/warning-signs-for-authors 26407656-5654-4222-a232-aa2a189acfe9 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 8 Morgan Hazelwood It’s a jungle out there for new writers. Do you know the difference between a real publisher and a vanity press? What kind of scams are currently circulating? What rights are you giving away when you sign that contract… or even enter that contest? 11:06 no <p>It’s a jungle out there for new writers. Do you know the difference between a real publisher and a vanity press? What kind of scams are currently circulating? What rights are you giving away when you sign that contract… or even enter that contest? Panelists will give advice on how to navigate these and other pitfalls and give information on resources and communities that can help you out.</p> <ol> <li>Things To Watch Out For</li> <li>What Should Be In A Short Story Contract</li> <li>Horror Stories and Near Misses</li> <li>Resources and closing thoughts</li> </ol> <p>Resources<br> <a href="https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/</a><br> <a href="https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/</a><br> <a href="https://ralan.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ralan.com/</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110</a></p> <p>These are from #Balticon55 (on YT), with panelists D.H. Aire, Alex Shvartsman, Anna Kashina, and Angela Yuriko Smith, with Joshua Bilmes as moderator.</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends!</p> <p>I'm putting out content most days!<br> Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "<em>Writing Tips &amp; Writerly Musings</em>"<br> Thursdays: Rerun YT videos &amp; Blogposts sharing more "<em>Writing Tips &amp; Writerly Musings</em>"<br> Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch</p> <p><em>You can find me <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">all over the internet</a><br> If it fits your budget, show your support at <a href="https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ko-fi</a></em><br> <em>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</em></p> writing tips, writing, books, balticon It’s a jungle out there for new writers. Do you know the difference between a real publisher and a vanity press? What kind of scams are currently circulating? What rights are you giving away when you sign that contract… or even enter that contest? Panelists will give advice on how to navigate these and other pitfalls and give information on resources and communities that can help you out.

  1. Things To Watch Out For
  2. What Should Be In A Short Story Contract
  3. Horror Stories and Near Misses
  4. Resources and closing thoughts

Resources
https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/
https://ralan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110

These are from #Balticon55 (on YT), with panelists D.H. Aire, Alex Shvartsman, Anna Kashina, and Angela Yuriko Smith, with Joshua Bilmes as moderator.

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  1. Things To Watch Out For
  2. What Should Be In A Short Story Contract
  3. Horror Stories and Near Misses
  4. Resources and closing thoughts

Resources
https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/
https://ralan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110

These are from #Balticon55 (on YT), with panelists D.H. Aire, Alex Shvartsman, Anna Kashina, and Angela Yuriko Smith, with Joshua Bilmes as moderator.

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]]> Balticon 57: Recap https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/balticon2023 bfb1d118-9004-4e29-beb9-68c0c5025a2a Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 6 Morgan Hazelwood 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! 20:30 no <p>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!</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!<br> You can find most of these posts over on my <a href="https://morganhazelwood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Youtube</a><br> If you want to connect? Check out my <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linktree</a> </p> writing tips, writing, books, balticon, conventions 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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]]> There Is No Finish Line: Momentum For Writers https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/no-finish-line 2c7036e6-1755-46b3-b876-c6aa9368ee23 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 6 Morgan Hazelwood 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. 12:02 no <p>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.</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!</p> <p>You can find most of these posts over on my <a href="https://morganhazelwood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vlog/Youtube</a></p> <p>If you want to connect? Check out my <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linktree</a> </p> writing tips, writing, books 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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]]> 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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]]> Intro To Self-Publishing https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/intro-to-self-publishing a425aa23-59e7-4724-b971-2517bc093d13 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 6 Morgan Hazelwood 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. 11:52 no <p>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.</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!</p> <p>You can find most of these posts over on my <a href="https://morganhazelwood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vlog/Youtube</a></p> <p>If you want to connect? Check out my <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linktree</a> </p> writing tips, writing, books 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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]]> Science Fiction Has Always Been Political https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/science-fiction-has-always-been-political 229bb12a-eacd-4496-8fef-756935e5b966 Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 6 Morgan Hazelwood 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? 9:39 no <p>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?</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!</p> <p>You can find most of these posts over on my <a href="https://morganhazelwood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vlog/Youtube</a></p> <p>If you want to connect? Check out my <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linktree</a> </p> writing tips, writing, books 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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]]> Romance In Genre Fiction https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/romance-in-genre-fiction a8e35e75-b99f-40fc-9130-048da1ab531a Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Morgan Hazelwood full 6 Morgan Hazelwood 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? 12:18 no <p>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?</p> <p>===============================</p> <p>Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe!</p> <p>You can find most of these posts over on my <a href="https://morganhazelwood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vlog/Youtube</a></p> <p>If you want to connect? Check out my <a href="https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Linktree</a> </p> writing tips, writing, books, balticon, conventions 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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