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Book review: Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner
Thank you NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The link to preorder this book is an affiliate link on Amazon. I am so very sorry to sell my soul to Amazon, but cigarettes are so very expensive in New York. Frankie Elkin has a…
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A Deep Dive Into Storytelling – Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 5
From the show notes: In this episode of ‘Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,’ Jamie and Melissa delve into the intricacies of character development, discussing the importance of understanding main characters and their needs, and how they drive the story. They explore the differences between mystery and thriller genres, the role of supporting…
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The Messy Middle – Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 4
From the show notes: In episode 4 of the podcast ‘Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,’ Jamie and Melissa delve into the challenges of the ‘messy middle’ in novel writing. They discuss tactics, including the importance of outlining, to keep writers engaged with their story.
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The Plot Clock – Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel Episode 3
From the show notes: In this episode of ‘Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel,’ Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the fundamentals of novel outlining, focusing on the Plot Clock Method. They explore the differences between ‘pantsers’ and ‘plotters,’ the significance of an outline, and the exploration of character needs and goals. Jamie…
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Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel: Episode 2
Overcoming Writer’s Block and Literary Stage Fright From the show notes: In this episode of ‘Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,’ Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the emotional struggles and expectations that writers face. They discuss the concept of writer’s block, the importance of self-trust, and different methods to overcome creative resistance.…
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Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel
Episode 1: Discovering Your Writer Identity My friend Jamie totally scammed me into making a podcast with her. Then she scammed me into writing a novel. We finished recording season 1 and this is the first episode of our very rudimentary show. Enjoy! Then go hire Jamie to help you write your novel! From the…