Fable & The Verbivore

Notes:   This episode serves as a sort of post mortem in real time of Fable’s recent experience teaming up with another author to create an anthology that included work from many other authors. In this conversation, she shares experiences and lessons learned, different ways of looking at things that have helped her navigate challenges that arose, and new practices that she intends to lean on...

Notes: Becca is an award-winning middle grade author of the Road Trip Rescue adventure series, editor and book coach, and active member of the Instagram writing community. She and fellow author Amanda Trumpower recently premiered their podcast Ice Cream with Authors made especially for children ages 7 through 13 that features interviews with Christian middle grade writers where they read from thei...

Notes: Here is the previous podcast episodes where we talked about “The Lost Art of Dying” and intuitive creation: - Episode 258: Death, Poetry, and Light - Episode 262: Vision Board Update Books and Films Mentioned: - The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale - Pity the Reader: On Writing With Style by Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell Music from: https://filmmusic.io ’Fr...

Notes:   Here is the previous podcast episodes where we talked about Fable’s vision board: - Episode 260: Words for 2025 The MasterClass we talked about is Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry . 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 don’t have the specific quote that Fable was thinking of in regards to the value that making small decisions and working with your hands has on your brain and creativity, but here are several articles about their benefits: - Medium Article “The Power of Small Choices: How Small Decisions Create Big Wins” - New York Times article “Working with Your Hands is Good for Your Brain” Mus...

Notes:   Here are the previous end of year review and new year intention setting podcast episodes: - Episode 259: 2024 Recap - Episode 220: Our words and intentions for 2024 - Episode 219: Our 2023 Recap - 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 ta...

Notes:   Here are the previous end of year review and new year intention setting podcast episodes: - Episode 220: Our words and intentions for 2024 - Episode 219: Our 2023 Recap - 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 - E...

Notes: The Verbivore references several YouTube videos within this episode. They are: - Creating a Mood with Light - Inside Pixar: Foundations - Episodes - their lighting department; How they use light to tell the story  - “Psychology of a Hero: THÉODEN, King of Rohan” by Cinema Therapy Books and Films Mentioned: - The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale - House of Li...

Notes: Fable and the Verbivore continue their conversation about sticky Images and surprising details by doing an on-the-fly thought experiment about how to take something normal (like brushing teeth or gargling) and make it surprising or memorable. This idea was originally inspired from the episode on preparing for conferences or book signings using the anecdote that author Chuck Palahniuk ( Figh...

Notes: Fable and the Verbivore continue their conversation about preparing for conferences and book signings by discussing how sticky Images and surprising details can help your work feel distinctive and stand out. This idea was inspired by the annecdote from last weeks episode that author Chuck Palahniuk ( Fight Club ) brings plastic severed mannequin arms to give out at conferences and book sign...

Notes: Fable talks about preparing to go to her first conference and book signing and the Verbivore offers some ideas gleaned from her experience at workshops and signings at Phoenix Comicon and other professional conferences. Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Notes: Fable talks about the cover design process for a gothic novel that she (under a pen name) and a co-auther are in the process of preparing for self publication. Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Marriage Hex by Sarah Blue - Why Does My Book Not Sell? 20 Simple Fixes by Rayne Hall - Writing Scary Scenes: Professional Techniques for Thrillers, Horror and Other Exciting Fiction by Rayne Hall Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life by Julia Cameron - Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim - The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim - Sweatpants & Coffee: Affirmations for Anxiety Blobs (Like You and Me): Gentle thoughts to keep you centered, focused and hopeful for the days...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated Classic by Kenneth Grahame - The Imagineering Story: The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering  by Leslie Iwerks - The Imagineering Story (2019 Documentary Series) - Directed by Leslie Iwerks   Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY (...

Notes: The Verbivore talks about how we naturally become habituated to our lives and the idea of dishabituation as a way to keep life fresh and us noticing the good things that are there. This GQ article titled “Why We Get Bored of the Best Things in Life—and How to Fight It” is a pretty good overview and references the book Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There by Tali Sharot an...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success By Jennifer Probst (Author); Christina Lauren (Foreward) - 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Updated): Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power by Gary Provost - My Lady Jane (Season 1) - Directed by Jamie Babbitt; Stefan Schwartz - Inside Pixar (Se...

Notes: During this conversation, Fable shares information about the resource Kindlepreneur, which is run by Dave Chesson and information can be found on the Kindlepreneur.com website and @Kindlepreneur YouTube channel.    The specific Kindleprenuer YouTube video she references is “KDP Termination Problem (AI Content?)” and the Kindleprenuer article “Amazon KDP Account Suspension: Causes,...

Notes: The Verbivore shares Trent Reznor’s story with NIN that helped inform a part of the storyline for the movie Soul . Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the score along with John Batiste who created the jazz compositions. That story came from an interview clip mentioned in Lessons From the Screenplay’s YouTube Video “The Soul of Good Character Design” The Verbivore mentions the story of St...

Notes: The Verbivore shares several affirmations from Julia Cameron’s Transitions. The quote she read is: - “When the mind becomes quiet, you feel nourished.” - Swami Chidvilasananda (Page 77) The Verbivore paraphrases a line from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie . That actual line is: “I want to be a part of the people that make meaning. Not the thing that's made.” Books and Films Mentioned: - Transitions:...

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling - The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center - Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection by Haemin Sunim Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) Licence: CC BY ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

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 Episode 239: Writing with Disabilities Episode 240: Wr...

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 Episode 239: Writing with Disabilities Episode 240: Wr...

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 - Episode 239: Writing with Disabilities - E...