Teaching Myself to Write Novels

Last time, I told you my kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing. This time, I'm saying that's all BS. But I'm still making solid progress! Here I'll share how.  Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/11450...

My kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing and it's been feeling really great. Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod L...

Speaking of the vortex of time, this episode was meant for April but I was doing other things. Looking back at this one, I found it really helpful and hope you do, too.  Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Mu...

When you say "you'll finish it by the end of the year" but the end of the year has already come and gone Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https:/...

The top secret news I wouldn't tell you all about... I have a precious little baby and she's the best! In this episode, I'll catch you up with how it's all been going and how I've been balancing it all. Hint: you'll have to go with the flow. New mom, published book--so many changes, I decided this one needs to be the launch of a new Teaching Myself to Write Novels pod...

Transitus is now available for order! In this episode, I go over my marketing strategy for the launch of my debut novel. Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmu...

Another rewrite, another update, and AI isn't so helpful, but still kinda is? Forewarning: I'm out of breath this whole episode. For reasons. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

You're probably all interested now in how I've been using AI lately to help me with my novel. Listen to find out more.  Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, I will update you on my current progress between 3 WIP novels, talk about my TikTok journey so far,  and recognize the journey of leveling up your "writing craft" is quite difficult. Hope you find this one interesting! And if you want to follow me on TT, find me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@briaunamariah Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport...

An update on my progress and the last and final part 3 of my editing session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves.  Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Part 2 is up, by request. Thanks for speaking up and requesting it. 3rd and final part of my editing session will be coming soon. This piece of recorded session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves is preceded by an exciting update! Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http:...

Stay tuned for my "writing craft" = "pottery" metaphor and my mini-rant on how bad Avatar 2 was (no spoilers). Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

I'm back! We're back on track and moving along. I had a 2 hour long session with Story Grid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves after they looked at my manuscript. In this episode, I give a quick update on where things are at and get right into the first 50 minutes of my editing brainstorm session. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLe...

I lost 100 pages of editing and it set me back more than 2 months.  At the end of the day, art is unpredictable and you have to put one step in front of the other Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Seriously throw away all the rules. Don't let the rules  whisper in your ear that you're doing it wrong. You're doing it right if you've found your rhythm and joy. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It really is a ramble, but I'm feeling great and it's what I have  - so, enjoy. Or don't. I talk a bit about where I'm at currently, work life balance, the editing process on my 2nd pass at Transitus with my editor, and of course social media IG/Tiktok. If you're curious and you're viewing this after July 30th, check out: @briaunamariah and @wespeakmodels Sign up for...

Life happens! Stick around for my rant about the locals. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

My findings on the current market for authors, what to do about the oversaturated market (it has to do with what I also ask my We Speak rep'd models to do!), finding and discovering new genres, and more on my POV/story structure journey.  Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loun...

Lots of of useful info in this one! I've included 30 minutes of a session with Storygrid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves. The focus of this conversation is all around theme and me figuring out how to enhance storytelling. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License...

My editing journey continues! I'm facing obstacles but finding motivation in spite of them, finding time where ever I can to work on my (now various) projects, and still exploring what I like in a book by going outside of my usual genres.  Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lou...

Today I talk about Editing. Going from 1st draft to 2nd is one thing. And from 2nd to 3rd... well, I'm just beginning but it's a whole other thing. And hiring an editor to help with this project is a necessary step, and a giant leap of faith. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-air...

Recap, Self Publishing, And What's Next... Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

How tips and tricks have changed my entire writing style and what to be aware of in your own writing. At then end I talk about the concepts from and read from the following article: https://theconversation.com/how-did-white-become-a-metaphor-for-all-things-good-140674 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic....

Listen to the next session in my "Story Grid with Randy & Laura" installment. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

I hope you enjoy my second recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura, following the first brainstorm session (episode 24, published in July) I had with them. Slow progress is still progress! I found this helpful. You might, too. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b   Opening Music:  Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lo...