How To Write a Book Podcast

Host:  Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: NANOWRIMO DAY 28 Episode Number: 183 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ How to self-edit your novel? In this episode, we dive into a few ways that you can edit your novel. We start with the simple first and then dive into the more nitty-gritty of how to tackle edits. It's important to...

Host:  Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: NANOWRIMO DAY 27 Episode Number: 182 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why is it so hard to write a book?  In this episode, we tackle why it is so hard to write a book. Especially at the end of the month, when it feels like you have dug through the dirt and gone to the mu...

Host:  Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: NANOWRIMO DAY 26 Episode Number: 181 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How do you begin writing a novel?  This is a question with various answers! The short answer is, the way to write a novel is the way that gets you there. Find out in this episode how to start writing...

Host:  Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: NANOWRIMO DAY 25 Episode Number: 180 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How do I write a novel in 30 days?  This is an important question especially for November because it is National Novel Writing Month. Writing a novel in 30 days is actually quite feasible. And, it can b...

How do you discipline yourself to write a book?  Discipline is a key factor in writing a book. As many people know, most of the population wants to write a book but less than 5% actually finished a single book. You don't need to be in that percentage, you can obtain the discipline to get yourself writing and finishing your book. In this episode, we tackled the different ways that you can add disci...

What is the structure for writing a novel? In this episode, we cover the many ways to structure your novel. We dive into the most classical ways to structure a novel as well as some experimental ways that you can tackle that might help you to finish your book. As any writer knows, the answers might surprise you!  Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.com  

How many hours does it take to write a book?  Join us in this episode as we tackle the number of ways that you can calculate how many hours it takes you to write your book. Each writer is different but in this episode, we talk about the different measurement techniques that you can use so that you can decide how many hours it will take you to right and finish your book. Links and Resources www.bla...

How familiar should someone be with a genre before writing a mobile? This is a special episode because it has various answers. In this episode, we talked about the different ways that you can approach writing a book even if you don't have much experience with the genre or if you have a vast amount of experience. We talked about the pros and cons of knowing the genre that you want right in and the...

Have you written a book on how to write a book?  In this episode, we tackle the different types of books that I have written in my writing career and also what each book can do to help you on your writing Journey. Thank you for joining me in this episode as we tackle the resources available to you through my book coaching and podcast. Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.com  

What can be used and how many times can transitions be used in novel writing scenes?  Transitions in novels can be an important tool. Knowing why you want to use transitions and how to use them can affect your reader in positive and negative ways. In this episode, we tackle the kinds of transitions you might want to use while you are writing your book and also how the different types of transition...

If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be? This was a special episode in the podcast. Based on my own life experiences, I had a couple of different answers to this question. Depending on where you are with your life, you might find that the chapters are similar to my own. In this episode, we dive into what the book of my life will be called and why, and how you can use that to c...

How do you maintain motivation when writing a novel?  Writing motivation can be a hard thing to maintain. However, in this episode, we talked about the numerous ways that you can find out what motivation techniques will work for you. There are lots of ways to keep up your motivation and to keep moving forward to finish your book.  Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.com    

How does it feel to write a book? Writing a book is like climbing an enormous mountain. Once you have completed a novel, you can tell yourself that you are a person full of perseverance and commitment. Writing a book can feel a lot like a marathon, where you have to spend extended periods of time with focus and without doubting yourself. In this episode, we talked about the ways that writing a boo...

What are the best ways to start writing a novel and organizing a manuscript?  In this episode, we talk about the ways to organize your manuscript. There are plenty of ways that you can choose from to organize your manuscript. Especially because the writing process can be so daunting, it's important to be able to break your novel into chunks. And this episode, we find out how we organize your manus...

How do you make time to write? Finding time to write a super important. Especially with our busy days and all the tasks that we have ahead, I can feel super easy to push writing to the back burner. But in this episode, we talk about a couple of ways to figure out how you can push writing back into your routine and win the day by knowing how to tackle your word count.  Links and Resources www.black...

How do I cut down my novel if it's too long?  In this episode, we talk about what to do with a draft that has way too many words. Editing a book can be super helpful and fun, you just have to know how to do it. In this episode, we talk about some of the major ways that you can cut down on your words by knowing what to look for when it comes to a high level and lower level of viewpoint when you app...

What are things to consider before starting to write your novel?  In this episode, we talk about the different things that you should consider before writing a book. One of the most important things about planning before you write a book is to consider your environment, your mental health, and so much more. In fact, a lot of the writing process is not about the actual writing but instead focuses o...

What are some ways to stay productive while writing a novel? In this episode, we talk about how to stay productive in the writing process. There are many ways to stay productive when you are writing your book. In fact, there are plenty of techniques and tools out there that can help you push your word count faster so that you can get to the end of your book in a more efficient way. In this episode...

Is it hard to write a book? In this episode, we talk about the difficulties of writing a book. You might be someone who looks at the process of writing a book and (a) realizes that it can be an overwhelming task. But in this episode, we break down the difficulties that you will face when writing a book and also some tips and tricks to help you break down the mountain of the writing process. Links...

How do you start writing a novel as a beginner?  Writing a book as a beginner can feel overwhelming! There are so many ways to tackle the writing process. In this episode, we chat about the many ways to prep yourself mentally before writing. It's very important to get to know yourself as you write and of course, to start writing! Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.com

How to write a book (Steps) and publish it? Writing a book can have a lot of steps. In fact, many people out there have entire courses, books, and more on the topic. It can be a huge task! But that said, don't let the process overwhelm you. Writing a book can be direct and actually fun; so keep that in mind as we dive into today's episode where we talk about where you should when writing and all t...

Are there any good guidelines to decide how far in the future to set a science fiction book if you have an idea for a basic premise and are ready to start planning before you write? When it comes to writing sci-fi, the world is your oyster! There are no right or wrong ways to tackle fiction…you will need to rely on what is inspiring to you. That said, there are some ways to help you figure out wha...

Is it possible to write too much in the first draft?  In this episode, we chat about the ups and downs of writing a draft with a high word count. Is it okay to write an intensely full draft? Does it hurt your writing? How could writing a big first draft help you instead? Dive in to find out why that question has a yes and no option. Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.com  

What do writing a novel and gardens have in common?  In this episode, we talk about "gardening", a common theme among some writers who do both plotting and discovery writing by writing. We talk about some of the resources you can find for gardening and what to expect when you are writing as if you are gardening. Links and Resources www.blackheartedstudios.

I never finish anything, I get stopped by fear, editing, or anything. In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest writing obstacles, your own fear. In this short episode, we talk about the mental bricks that get created when you face certain writing stigmas or misconceptions that can hurt your writing. We tackle how you should view this wall of fear and also a couple of steps to move past the fe...