The Write Note
J Ryan Fenzel
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Picking the Perfect Character Name
Picking the Perfect Character Name
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You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of the hosts. The Write Note drops new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month.
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- Picking the Perfect Character Name · 35 dk · Bölüm 47In this episode we discuss the importance and power of character names and share tips and tricks to pick the perfect one for your story. Highlights: 01:25 What’s in a name? 02:45…
- Talkin' Tropes: The Horror Story · 36 dk · Bölüm 46In this episode we discuss a list of 13 tried-and-true tropes that make the horror genre…horrifying. Highlights: 02:50 Trope or cliché? 04:16 Character is King: Horror Story…
- 5 Manuscript Must-Haves to Query an Agent · 21 dk · Bölüm 45In this episode we share insider information to bring you the 5 must-have elements your manuscript submission package needs to query a literary agent. Highlights: 01:16 Our…
- The Copy Edit Companion: 13 Tips for Editing Your Manuscript · 33 dk · Bölüm 44In this episode we share 13 editing tips to make your manuscript lean and mean. Highlights: 01:51 Do you enjoy editing your work? 03:00 Character is King: Editor Edition 10:26…
- American Lit 250: The Top 10 Greatest American Authors · 35 dk · Bölüm 43In this episode we reveal our list of the Top 10 Greatest American Authors to celebrate America 250. Highlights: 01:58 Preamble Ramble 06:20 Character is King: All-American…
- Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 7: The Two Sides of Love · 37 dk · Bölüm 42In this episode we look at the two sides of love through the lyrics of songs filled with joy, desperation and despair in Volume 7 of our Lyrically Speaking series. Highlights…
- Action! (Tips to Write Awesome Action Scenes) · 36 dk · Bölüm 41In this episode action speaks louder than words as we share writing tips to craft awesome action scenes that elevate the impact of your story and lock in reader engagement…
- Worldbuilding · 32 dk · Bölüm 40In this episode we share key elements you need to develop to create a custom-made world for your story. Highlights: 01:24 Why worldbuilding is essential 03:33 Character is King…
- Shakespeare's Enduring Impact · 28 dk · Bölüm 39In this episode we hail The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, and celebrate the enduring impact his writing has had on Western literature and entertainment for over 400 years…
- The Goldberg Prompt (A Writing Exercise) · 6 dk · Bölüm 38In this episode we share a creative writing exercise that teaches authors how to avoid the predictable and unleash the vivid. Episode Highlights: 01:27 The Goldberg Prompt 02:42…
- Smashing Writer's Block · 43 dk · Bölüm 37In this episode we take on writer’s block and share tried & true strategies to break through the wall and get those words flowing again. Episode Highlights: 01:44 Character is…
- Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 6: Yuletide Traditions · 41 dk · Bölüm 36It's our annual Christmas Special! Join us as we unwrap a Yuletide edition of our Lyrically Speaking series to discuss the lyrics of classic Christmas songs and the stories…
- Anatomy of the Short Story · 46 dk · Bölüm 35In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format. Episode…
- Conspiracies of Literature & Film · 34 dk · Bölüm 34In this episode we expose weird and whacky conspiracy theories from the literary, film, and music worlds and reveal the secrets “they” don’t want you to know. Episode Highlights…
- More Idioms, More Origins · 34 dk · Bölüm 33In this episode we present a new collection of classic idioms and share the histories and origins that made them timeless expressions of speech. Episode highlights: 03:00 Coffee…
- Beach Read Blueprint · 29 dk · Bölüm 32In this episode we break down the elements and genres that make up a great beach read novel, and we share our Top 5 list of titles that pair perfect with sun and sand. Episode…
- Talkin' Taglines · 26 dk · Bölüm 31In this episode we take a close look at taglines. From big business to blockbusters to books we discuss how these brief blurbs of exposition just might be the most valuable…
- Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 5: The Musical · 47 dk · Bölüm 30In this episode we roll out Volume 5 of our Lyrically Speaking series and celebrate the musical. Join us as we explore the lyrics of classic showtunes from Broadway and beyond in…
- Chasing MacGuffins with The Write Note · 31 dk · Bölüm 29In this episode we examine the MacGuffin, its history, popularization, and use in modern storytelling. We also share our Top 5 list of all-time great MacGuffins. Episode…
- Happily Ever After with Carrie Anne Noble · 36 dk · Bölüm 28In this episode YA fantasy author Carrie Anne Noble joins us to discuss folklore, fairy tales, and how she finds new stories to tell. Carrie reveals behind-the-book details about…
