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Provides support and encouragement for like-minded writers. Brought to you by writer and business owner, Sarah Banham. Sarah has written a dozen book in fiction, non-fiction, and ghost written for others. Through her business, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS (loveofbooks.co.uk), she offers creative writing services including coaching new writers, editing, proofreading, and ghost writing, and is also a freelance writer. In 2020 she received a degree. She is available for hire. The Versatile Writer podcast is one of the freebies offered through her business.
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Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Versatile Writer - Providing support and encouragement to writers and creatives.
Season 10, Episode 5 G&H.
This season I'm using letters of the alphabet as writer/writing-related prompts. Today, I've touched upon G and H and including: Guidance, Groups, Genre, Ghost writing, Grace, Grief, Growth, and Glitch.
After a short break and infomercial about my newsletter, I continue with H, including: Help, Hobbies, Happiness, Humility, Haunted, Hope and Hyperbole.
Contributors to this episode were Zelma Cline and Cher Worth from Facebook group Arcane Quill.
Please consider subscribing to this podcast and share it with your friends and family. You never know who it might speak to.
SHOW NOTES:
www.allianceofindependentauthors.org
www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriterpodcastgroup
www.facebook.com/groups/arcanequill
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Season 10: Episode 4: E-F.
During this season I'm using letters of the alphabet as a prompt relating to something writing or writer related.
Today, I touch upon: E books (digital pub), Editing, Eating, Equipment, Environment, Encouragement, and Ego. In F I’ll touch on Feedback, Freebies, Friends (support), Focus, Foreshadowing, and Freelancing.
Thanks to those writers from Arcane Quill who contributed.
Please consider subscribing to this podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
www.facebook.com/groups/TheVersatileWriterPodcastGroup
www.faceboo.com/groups/ArcaneQuill
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Season 10, Episode 3: D
During this season I'm using letters of the alphabet as a prompt relating to something writing or writer related.
Today, I touch upon:
Dialogue, Descriptions, Diary writing, Dream diaries, Devices (as in plot devices), Delivery, Difficult characters, Dealing with them, and Digital publishing.
Thanks to those writers from Arcane Quill who contributed.
Please consider subscribing to this podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
www.facebook.com/groups/TheVersatileWriterPodcastGroup
www.faceboo.com/groups/ArcaneQuill
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Season 10, Episode 2: C
This season I'm using every letter of the alphabet as a writing/writer-related prompt.
In today's episode, I'm touching on: Creativity, Career, Cameo, Courses, Critiquing Buddy, Cursing, Character, Community, Competitions, Challenges, Copyright, Character Careers, Covers and Cover Blurb, Chapters (as in length and use), and Controversial content.
A big thanks to those from Arcane Quill who contributed.
Please consider subscribing to this podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
www.facebook.com/groups/TheVersatileWriterPodcastGroup
www.facebook.com/Groups/ArcaneQuill
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 10.
In this season I'm using letters of the alphabet as a prompt for something writing related. As you might imagine - there is a lot! Because of this, I'll share it through Season 11 too.
Season 10 is A through O
Today's episode is A and B covering: Alphabet, Audience, Adaptations, Artwork, AI , Audio books, and Analysis. Bs: Blogs, Books, Beta readers, Burnout, Building a story, Building a character, and Business.
SHOW NOTES
Please subscribe to The Versatile Writer. To further the discussion of points raised on episodes, please visit the dedicated facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriterpodcastgroup
For The Love of Books www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Some content kindly contributed by Zelma Cline from Arcane Quill facebook group: www.facebook.co0m/groups/arcanequill
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
The final episode of Season 9 is Episode 8: Self-Reflection.
Each time I finish a season, I try to end on a high. I think this might qualify.
I cover the episode in three sections: small wins, medium wins, and massive wins.
I have left spaces in the episode. This is intended for you to take ten minutes out of your day and add your own wins. I urge you to write them down and keep them somewhere close so you can refer to them when you 'have days' and feel you have achieved little.
I mention my site www.loveofbooks.co.uk and my courses:
Finding Inspiration for Creative Writing
Getting to Know Your Main Character
From Acorn To Oak for fiction
From Acorn To Oak for non-fiction
Editing for Beginners
Writing Relationships Successfully
A huge thank you for your continued attention over this season. Season 10 of The Versatile Writer is now being produced so keep an eye on the show's Facebook page for updates and please subscribe to this podcast to get it straight to you.
SHOW NOTES
www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriter
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
S9E7 Internal Chatter is the penultimate episode in Season 9 of The Versatile Writer podcast.
In this episode, I look at the productive, the less than productive, the ugly, and the destructive versions of Internal Chatter, and consider ways that some of them can become a resource to your creative writing.
***In no way am I a medical professional nor do I claim to be. I simply cover mental health related topics that interest me or that I have experienced. If you require medical advice or expertise, please seek out a medical professional***
I am a writer and business owner (For The Love of Books) offering creative writing services including writing coaching, editing, proofreading, courses, and ghost writing. I have written and published books in fiction and non-fiction, am in my fourth decade of writing, and was awarded a degree in 2020.
SHOW NOTES
www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriter
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
S9 E6 Imposter Syndrome.
This episode takes a look at that nasty phenomenon that eats away at our confidence creating self-doubt.
I use myself as an example with something that happened in my career.
***In no way am I a medical professional nor do I claim to be. I simply cover mental health related topics that interest me or experienced. If you require medical advice or expertise, please seek out a medical professional***
I am a writer and business owner (For The Love of Books) offering creative writing services including writing coaching, editing, proofreading, courses, and ghost writing. I have written and published books in fiction and non-fiction, am in my fourth decade of writing, and was awarded a degree in 2020.
SHOW NOTES
www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriter
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
S9E5: Thinking Creatively Through Photos looks at how images can help you convey your book/self/business/etc message on social media.
It's not news, yet some people forget that images tend to grab your attention more than words. If you can use a picture to stop someone scrolling and look at your post, wouldn't you?
Includes creative thinking, tips, my thoughts on selfies.
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
S9E4 A Deep Dive enters the world of self-refection for the aim of working things out.
You know how sometimes we need to fulfil a task but our brain tells us, 'nope, not gonna happen'? I believe it uses the cover of procrastination but there's something from the past stopping us that is truly the issue.
Past stuff that hasn't been dealt with, or dealt with completely, can put a stopper on moving forwards professionally and personally. In this epi, I uncover so uncomfy truths about myself through self-analysis and suggest ways for you to do the same with the intention of clearing out our minds and getting the original task done.
*** I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL*** I am simply trying techniques that work for me.
#StrengthInOpeningUp #PsychologicalConundrum #ChipOnMyShoulder #Ego #Insecurities #Anxiety #SelfAnalysis #Reframing
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