Fable & The Verbivore

Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: - Episode 31: Writing diverse characters - Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 - Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativity - Episode 202: Language affects perception As part of this discussion, we use the CDC’s...

Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: - Episode 31: Writing diverse characters - Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 - Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativity - Episode 202: Language affects perception As part of this discussion, we use the CDC’s...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Scent of Us: Part One by Eliana Lee - Right Man, Right Time (The Agitators Series) by Meghan Quinn - Gold & Shadow: A Sweet & Spicy Goldilocks Retelling (Enchanted Hearts) by Madeleine Eliot - Blood & Roses: A Sweet & Spicy Snow White Retelling (Enchanted Hearts) by Madeleine Eliot - Foundation by Apple TV+ - Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Novels...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Bride by Ali Hazelwood - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming - Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan - Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself by Chuck Wendig - The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas - How to Make a Living as a Writer by James Scott Bell - Writing from the Body: For writers, artists and dream...

Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 84: The emotional side of querying - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding - Episode 234: Branding Part 3, Verbivore Branding - Episode 235: Traditional Publishing Contracts &...

Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 84: The emotional side of querying - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding Here are several resources referenced in this episode: - ManuscriptWishlist.com - Find Editors + Agents -...

Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding Here are a couple resources referenced in this series of episodes on author brands: - Techtarget.com Definition of Brand : “A brand is a product, serv...

Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 Here are a couple resources referenced in this series of episodes on author brands: - Techtarget.com Definition of Brand : “A brand is a product, service or concept that is publicly distinguished fro...

Notes: We reference a past episode from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. That is: - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names Here are a couple resources mentioned in today’s episode: - Techtarget.com Definition of Brand : “A brand is a product, service or concept that is publicly distinguished from other products, services or concepts so that it can be easily communicated and usually marketed. B...

Notes: Here are a couple resources mentioned in today’s episode: - The Verbivore references author Jenna Moreci’s YouTube video essay “My Book was Pirated on Amazon” about how her work was sold by an account that was not hers on Amazon and how she addressed it. - Fable recommends the site Kindlepreneur.com for information on self-publishing, logistics and forms for setting up a LLC, and different...

Notes: We’ve done a previous Fable and the Verbivore conversation on the subject of writing craft books. That episode is here: - Episode 79: Let's talk about craft books The Verbivore references several YouTube video essays, interviews, websites, and articles as part of the free resources she loves. They are: YouTube TedEd Writers Workshop Playlist - Favorites include: How to Make Your Writing Mor...

Notes: In this episode, Fable references a debut book that she just recently read for author [insert] and is currently obsessed with even in its beta form. You can find information on this book on her instagram account @[insert]. Books and Films Mentioned: - Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron - Tiger by the Tail: A C...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Frankly in Love by David Yoon - Loathe at First Sight: A Novel by Suzanne Park - The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren - A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber - Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood - The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes -...

Notes: Katee is an active and encouraging member of the Instagram writing community. We connected with her on social media through her Flash Fiction Magic stories, candid posts about her writing life, and beautiful visuals. As she notes on her website, she specializes in writing speculative fiction that moves the soul. Her debut novel Glass Helix was released on September 4th, 2023. It’s a YA...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas - Gold & Shadow: A Sweet & Spicy Goldilocks Retelling (Enchanted Hearts Book 1) by Madeleine Eliot - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Directed by Gareth Edwards - The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien - Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo - Magnus Ch...

We referenced several videos and articles for this conversation. Here they are: - YouTube Video “Morally Grey - April Jai (Lyric Video)” - YouTube Video “The Dark Knight - Some Men Just Want To Watch the World Burn Scene” - Campfirewriting.com “Morally Grey Characters: What Are They & How to Write Them - Amanda Jones” Books and Films Mentioned: - The Dark Knight Trilogy - Directed by Christoph...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn - The Fine Print by Lauren Asher - Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Notes: We open by talking about trilogy and writing an ending that feels authentic to your book even if it may be difficult for your audience using Veronica Roth’s Allegiant . Here’s an article where she talks about her ending: - Salon.com Veronica Roth Article “I killed the beloved hero of my books, and reader reactions were intense. Would I do it again?” - https://www.salon.com/2021/06/05/i-kill...

Notes: We open by talking about writing and reading a duology vs. series vs. a standalone book. Here’s an article that breaks down the difference: - The Creative Penn Article “What Are You Writing? (Standalone, Series or Serial) And How Long Should It Be? (Novel, Short Story, Novella)” The Verbivore mentions Pixar’s Storytelling Rules. The rule is: “Number 7 - Come up with your ending before you f...

Notes: We open by talking about the pros and cons between writing and reading a series vs. a standalone book. Here’s an article that breaks down the difference: - The Creative Penn Article “What Are You Writing? (Standalone, Series or Serial) And How Long Should It Be? (Novel, Short Story, Novella)” Here is our other conversation within this series: - Episode 218: Writing and Reading Book Series B...

Notes:   We referenced several articles for this conversation. Here they are: - Tina Fey’s Rules of Improvisation - NPR article “Improv Can Build Confidence Heres How to Apply it to Your Everyday Life” We also touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows: - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativity - Episode 171: Look out 2023 - Episode 170: Looking back...

Notes:  We touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows: - Episode 171: Look out 2023 - Episode 170: Looking back of 2022 - Episode 121: Our 2022 intentions - Episode 120: A look back on 2021 - Episode 68: Intentions for 2021 - Episode 67: Let's talk about 2020 and 2021 - Episode 10: Choosing a word for the year - Episode 9: The one where we talk about goals, habits,...

Notes: The Verbivore opens by talking about three different types of series. Those breakdowns came from this article: - Reedsy Article “ How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story” Books Mentioned: - A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) by George R. R. Martin - Harry Potter Book Set by J. K. Rowling   - A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Tho...

Notes: Books Mentioned: - Nocticadia: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance by Keri Lake - The Luminaries by Susan Dennard - Red Bird: Poems by Mary Oliver - When Angels Speak of Love by Bell Hooks - What Is Otherwise Infinite: Poems by Bianca Stone - Hollow: A spicy retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Karina Halle - Blood Orange (A Dracula Duet) by Karina Halle - Black Rose (A Dracula Duet) by K...

Notes: The Verbivore talks about some of her favorite YouTube essayist on storytelling and writing. Here are those channels: Pop Culture Detective The Take Cinema Therapy Just Write Lessons from the Screenplay Here are a few favorite YouTube video essays: Pop Culture Detective - Everyone Everywhere Needs Waymond Wang (and Ke Huy Quan) Pop Culture Detective - The Fantastic Masculinity of Newt Scama...