Story Tellers: Faith Matters

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down Chuck Wendig’s six signs it’s time to quit writing and Project Manager Writer’s five reasons to not quit writing. Wendig Article: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2011/06/08/six-signs-its-high-time-to-give-up-writing/. Five reasons article: https://projectmanagerwriter.com/writing/5-reasons-not-quit-writing/

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down why writers often quit and which common behaviors writers need to quit to be successful. Higher Perspectives article: https://www.higherperspectives.com/five-things-quit-right-now-2645293727.html

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones holds a a special interview with film maker Joshua Cordeiro about his recent book and how he used it to help him heal after the loss of his wife.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones delves a second time into the critical reception authors often face by looking at the point and purpose of negative/critical reviews. Goins’ Article: https://goinswriter.com/gift-criticism/. Eric’s site: www.ericgilbertwilliams.com

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones discusses how writers can, do, and should respond Praise, Constructive Criticism, and Negative Feedback. Eric’s site: www.ericgilbertwilliams.com

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones interviews local Hanford creator Tanya “Tizzy” Miller about her art installation that took place on Friday, January 17, 2020 focusing on the impact of unresolved mental health concerns, substance abuse, and suicide.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones provides an overview of some of those internal and external barriers that can get in the way of being effective writers.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down what happens when you embrace fear and leave the comfort zone, learn, and inevitably grow.

In which in the author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down exactly how learning and improving yourself destroys fear when starting a new endeavor.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones explains the Fear Zone, what it feels like, its purpose, its effects, and how to embrace it without giving up.

In which indie fantasy author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down what our Comfort Zones look like and six reasons why need to break out of them.

In which indie fantasy author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones gives an overview of what he’s going to be discussing through the course of Season 2.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones rambles in about copyedits, line edits, and proofreading to conclude the first season of Creator’s Corner.

In which independent author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones provides an overview on substantive edits and some key factors/questions to consider while beginning this phase of editing.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones provides context about the initial steps writers need to take when it comes to editing their work. Special thanks to Zeno Crespo for his thoughts on the subject.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones begins breaking down every writer’s favorite topic: showing versus telling.

In which indie author and vlogger breaks down the importance of dialogue to the character development while providing a few key points to apply when writing dialogue as well as resources to hone your craft at writing dialogue. Celtx: www.celtx.com

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones discusses what does and does not make for a good writing environment. Also featured is a soundbite from fellow fantasy author John Harrison.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones breaks down the flip side of the causality coin by discussing how free will impacts character decisions, investing in your characters, and the dreaded impostor syndrome.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones discusses how causality (cause and effect) is at the center of writing narrative... it gets a little philosophical in this joint, but it’s all good.

In which independent author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones describes some suggestions for how to go about starting the story... everybody worries about the opening line, does it really have to be as perfect as we think it does? Thanks to JC Paulo for the soundbite.

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones continues the “Writing is...” series by breaking which seeds - deciding what kind of story/genre and tropes - they want to write. Forcing it doesn’t work.

In which independent author Garrett K. Jones discusses all the components that need to be in place within the body of the Writing Monster before you can put meat on the bones. YouTube: GKJ Publishing

In which indie author Garrett K. Jones discusses the importance of spending time planning out some elements of your story before moving into the writing (planting) phase. YouTube: GKJ Publishing.

In the first title launch of Creator’s Corner, indie author Garrett K. Jones dispels some of the misconceptions about what it means to be a writer while explaining just how much work goes into being a writer and creating content. All podcasts are associated with the Vlog of the Five Kingdoms (GKJ Publishing on YouTube)... Follow Joshua Lee Ronin on Twitch: twitch.tv/joshualeeronin. Send soundbite...