About This Writing Thing

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Show Notes: In case you're wondering about my submission journey at the moment, it's at the juncture of Maybe and Not Going to Happen. My agent is working hard to sell the title and I have total faith in her. However, I'm losing faith in me and, most of all, publishing as a whole. I did a TikTok video last week where I lamented the process a bit. I'm afraid I rambled. Not surprising, I know, so I...

Show Transcript: Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a bi-weekly podcast about living the writing life. I am your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, and podcaster.   Last week I heard some pretty terrible writing advice on TikTok. I know, right? This video encouraged writers to forego "said" and embellish with punchier verbs like "retorted", "expounded", "wept", etc....

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Thank you so much for your support of About This Writing Thing. Season 2 will begin June 2, 2021.    Until then, you can find Sayword B. Eller on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok as @saybeller. You can find this podcast on Instagram ( @aboutthiswritingthing ) and Twitter ( @writingthingpod ).   You can also visit my website: saywordbeller.com or email me at sayword@saywordbeller.com

Show Notes & Resources:   Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, and podcaster.   This week I'm talking about dramatic punctuation. Specifically exclamation points and ellipses. You should know now that I am the queen of the ellipses.   First, I want to let you know I'm still tak...

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Let's talk about one of my weaknesses, pacing. I know what my problem is, the stakes aren't high enough, but I just haven't found my stride in fixing those issues yet. Thought this might be the perfect place to talk about it! Show notes can be found HERE . Find me on social media: @saybeller - Instagram & Twitter @WritingThingPod (Twitter) & @AboutThisWritingThing (Instagram) Thank you so much for...

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Today we're talking dialogue/end tags vs. story beats. I'd love to know which you prefer, or if you have found that delicate balance for both! Thanks for listening!  A supplemental blog post to this episode can be found HERE . Follow me on social media! @saybeller - Instagram & Twitter AboutThisWritingThing - Instagram @WritingThingPod - Twitter

Hello, Hello! It's been a little bit since I've posted an episode and I'm finally showing up to tell you why. New episodes will resume soon. Thank you for your support! -S Website: saywordbeller.com Twitter: Sayword B. Eller or About This Writing Thing Instagram: Sayword B. Eller or About This Writing Thing

I did it! I finally got agent feedback and it was GREAT! But now she's asked me to revise a few things and I'm scared to death I'm going to mess it up!  saywordbeller.com Sayword B. Eller: Instagram & Twitter About This Writing Thing: Instagram & Twitter

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No show notes this week, folks. I'm suffering from what a number of writers are at this time, a lack of motivation to write anything, which is too bad considering that this is an ideal time for writers to write for posterity.  If you'd like to know what I'm up to on social media, you can check me out on Twitter: Sayword B. Eller & WritingThingPod  and Instagram: Sayword B. Eller , About This Writi...

Find me on social media: Twitter & Instagram Or visit my website: saywordbeller.com   Show notes available HERE .   RESOURCES:   Kircher, Madison M, 2020, What's Going on With My Dark Vanessa and Excavation?, Vulture, February 3, 2020: https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/my-dark-vanessa-and-excavation-book-controversy-explained.html   Ortiz, Wendy, January 9, 2020, https://twitter.com/WendyCOrtiz/stat...

We're living in strange times, folks. I never thought I would have to worry about a toilet paper shortage in my lifetime, yet here I am...worrying.  This is my first episode back in a while and I'm talking about current world events (i.e. COVID-19), social distancing, and my first FULL REQUEST! I love saying that!  I'm also excited to give you a bonus episode this week! Episode 20 (available 3/27/...

Have you ever been close to the finish line with a project only to find yourself paralyzed by a sudden onset of impostor syndrome? This was me two weeks ago and I'm talking about it in today's episode.  Show Notes: Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, podcaster, and imposter. P...

2020 is all about submissions! Well, and writing and podcasting and workshops, but you get my point! Follow me on Twitter & Instagram: @saybeller Follow this podcast on Twitter: @writintthingpod   Music: Blue Dot Sessions, Cupcake Marshall on Love & Weasel (2019).

Sad news for this girl, I'm not ready to query after all. Sigh.  Episode Notes: Hello and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host Sayword B. Eller, writer for women, podcaster, and MFA student.   I'm not one to talk much about my goals. In fact, I rarely set any for myself because I so often fail at reaching them. Same thing for resolution...

Do you have a fear of finishing? Turns out I do, and it's a big ball of complicated feelings that are causing issues with my new project. Sigh.  Mentioned in this episode:  JaneFriedman.com The Hot Sheet   Thank you so much for following my writing journey! If you like this show let me know! Leave a comment or give me a "like" and subscribe! Or both!  Find me on social media: Twitter & Instagram Y...

We all want the people we love to read our work. That validation is something we crave, but what if we stopped putting that pressure on ourselves and the people we love? I'm talking about my own experiences with this struggle and how letting go of the expectation has affected my process. No transcript this week. Sorry, y'all.  SPECIAL NOTE: In this episode I share the time I asked someone I admire...

TO read the blog post about this episode go HERE . Mentioned in this episode: Swoonworthy Virtual Bookclub. Find the podcast HERE . Check out Krista Harper on Instagram. My 10 critique guidelines are included in this episode. We all have them. Well, those of us who are actively working with other writers. I'd love to hear yours! Comment below or reach out to me on Twitter: @writingthingpod or @say...