The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure

Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors
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6 snips
Oct 11, 2022 • 10min

004 // Why You Must Write This One Thing Before You Start or Continue Your Novel-Writing Journey

Exploring the power of clarity, this discussion emphasizes the importance of writing a personal author manifesto. A manifesto can solidify an author's intentions and beliefs, guiding their writing journey with confidence. It fosters boldness and conviction, essential traits for compelling storytelling. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their writing philosophies and share their manifestos to create community and inspiration. Tune in for insights that could inspire you to take a stand for your writing!
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14 snips
Oct 8, 2022 • 11min

003 // Want to Write a Novel? Start With This Simple 3 Step Story Structure

Unravel the secrets of storytelling with a three-step structure that mirrors a seven-mile race. Discover how a compelling beginning sets the pace, a challenging middle drives tension, and a transformative ending brings everything together. The journey from a disastrous first draft to crafting engaging narratives is explored, offering insights for aspiring authors. Dive into community engagement while learning how to master your plot and character development!
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5 snips
Sep 26, 2022 • 19min

002 // Are Creative Writing Prompts Useless? How Someone Else’s Writing Idea Turned Into an Income-Producing Fantasy Series

This podcast dives into the surprising power of creative writing prompts, sparked by friends urging the narrator to tackle dragons and cops. It features a thrilling narrative where these seemingly random ideas merge into an engaging fantasy story. The discussion highlights the challenges of crafting unique plots, the tension of dragon encounters, and the evolution of a budding fantasy series. Tune in for a blend of humor, inspiration, and the unexpected magic that can arise from collaboration in storytelling.
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7 snips
Sep 26, 2022 • 7min

001 // Should You Use a Pen Name? Three Reasons Not to and Why I Ignored All Three When Publishing My First Fantasy Novel

Dive into the fascinating world of pen names and their impact on authorship! Discover the intriguing persona of DK Drake, an alias that sparks creativity. The discussion unveils three compelling reasons why some advise against using a pen name. Listen in as the author shares personal experiences that shaped her decision. This journey into identity, integrity, and connecting with readers will inspire you to consider the choices in your own writing adventure!
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11 snips
Sep 23, 2022 • 2min

Official Trailer for The Adventurous Author

Welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast with short and entertaining shows for adventurous, high-achieving, time-strapped authors.  Through these episodes, you will learn how to hone your creative writing skills so you can go from avid reader to stellar storyteller to published author. I’m your host D.K. Drake, author of the Dragon Stalker Bloodlines Saga.   Escape into the Land of Zandador: Get your free D.K. Drake Starter Library Purchase one or all of the Dragon Stalker Bloodline Saga books on Amazon. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: “I love The Adventurous Author Show!” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review this show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!

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