Writing Momentum

We all want to become better writers, but sometimes it can feel like the path to becoming a better writer is a long and hard road. Not so! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss three key points they've learned over the years that can make your writing better--overnight! LINKS: Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership: Email Marketing Membership Get your FREE Move t...

Podcasts have taken the world by storm! But what exactly are podcasts and how can find a good one? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss the in-and-outs of podcasts and why YOU should be listening regularly to give your writing momentum! LINKS: Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership: Email Marketing Membership Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for author...

Nothing is more frustrating that losing your hard work to computer errors! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena show you how you can backup your documents AUTOMATICALLY in triplicate. If you've ever lost your work, we feel your pain! Listen to this episode to discover how easy it is to save EVERYTHING. Links: pCloud https://www.writing.fyi/pcloud Seagate Backup Drives ht...

There are a LOT of great books out there...but which ones resonate with you so much that you want to take what you're "learning" on the pages and put it into your own manuscript? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris, Gena are joined by Rene Gutteridge to talk about their favorite fiction and non-fiction books--and what you can learn from them as an author. Links: Liz Wilcox's Ema...

There are a LOT of great movies out there...but which ones resonate with you so much that you want to take what you're "learning" on screen and put it into your own manuscript? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris, Gena are joined by Rene Gutteridge to talk about their favorite movies--and what you can learn from them as an author. Links: Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership:...

In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about three traps writers often fall into when writing--and how to avoid them like the plague. Make your good writing GREAT when you put these tips into practice. Links: Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership: https://writing.fyi/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com...

This week on the Writing Momentum podcast, we're playing our recent live Q&A on Finding Your Writing Community. It's so good! Looking for a way to find writing friends or build a reading audience? We cover all that and more! Q’s include: How do I get back in the writing game when I’ve been away from it for a while? How do I build an audience for my book? What’s the best writing investment you’...

This is it! Early on we discovered we can't do this marketing thing alone. It's TOGETHER that we have Writing Momentum! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena share their best kept secret when it comes to email marketing...and tell you how you can have it, too. Links: Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership: https://writing.fyi/liz Mailerlite: https://writing.fyi/mailerlit...

We've discovered how important it is to have an email list as an author...but that doesn't mean it's easy to have one! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena share their BIGGEST email fails on their road to success. Learn from us so your path doesn't have to be so rocky! Links: Mailerlite: https://writing.fyi/mailerlite ConvertKit: https://writing.fyi/convertkit Get your F...

"Email Automation" is when you create a series of emails that automatically go out, based on something that triggers them to send. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss three different email automation series you MUST have to take your author business to the next level! Links: Mailerlite: https://writing.fyi/mailerlite ConvertKit: https://writing.fyi/convertkit Ge...

When it comes to an email marketing service for authors, there are SO MANY choices out there! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss what an ideal email service should provide for you out of the box....and if it doesn't, keep moving! Links: Mailerlite: https://writing.fyi/mailerlite ConvertKit: https://writing.fyi/convertkit Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setti...

Do you need an email list? Do you need a special email app? If so, which one? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about email marketing and how you can build relationships with people in your audience...even before you have a book ready! Links:  Mailerlite: https://writing.fyi/mailerlite ConvertKit: https://writing.fyi/convertkit Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-...

Everyone writes differently. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Gena shares the tech and tricks she uses to pump out manuscripts, make deadlines, and get his writing noticed. (Plus, get your free goal-setting for authors ebook!) Links: Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com Post to social media FAST with our favorite social med...

Everyone writes differently. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris shares the tech and tricks he uses to pump out manuscripts, make deadlines, and get his writing noticed. (Plus, get your free goal-setting for authors ebook!) Links: Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com Post to social media FAST with our favorite social med...

Yes, you can publish your book in 2023! It's easier than ever to make your manuscript available to the public in a polished format. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss a few avenues available to publish your book – and why now is the time. (Plus, get your free goal-setting for authors ebook!) Links: Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at...

It's 2023 and there's no better way to start the year than by creating a writing goal...but not just any writing goal - a SMART writing goal! In this podcast episode, Chris and Gena talk about how to create actionable, 6-week goals as authors that you can actually meet! Plus--a free ebook to download at writingmomentum.com Links: Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at http...

2022 was a great year for writers and authors and it offered some wonderful insights. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about what they took away from 2022 and how it will change the way they approach their careers in 2023. See if they're the same for you! Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% off for LI...

Children's writers are so creative! But some also make some not-so-very-good-actually-horrible mistakes in their writing. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about some of the most common mistakes children's writers make in their books...so you can be sure to avoid them! Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 2...

There are SO MANY great things you can write for children--far beyond what you may realize at first. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Christopher and Gena Maselli talk about many of the great items you can write for children that can earn you a seat at the table. Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% off for LIFE with coup...

Some people think anyone can write children's material...but can they? In this first part of a multi-part series of podcasts on writing for children, Chris and Gena break down the reasons you may want to write for kids...and the reasons you shouldn't. Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% off for LIFE with coupon code MOMENTUM20 : https:/...

To give your writing momentum, the best thing you can do is START your day right. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss their favorite strategies for setting up a productive day from the moment they wake. Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% off for LIFE with coupon code MOMENTUM20 : https://writing.fyi/...

We love DEALS! In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss some of the BEST Black Friday deals to look for, tailor-made for authors and writers. If you're ready to give your writing life a big step forward, get ready to get some great deals that'll help you along the way. Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% o...

Writing isn't a solo venture...especially if you're co-authoring a book, writing a screenplay, working with an editor, or working with an agent. In this episode, Chris, Gena, and friend-of-the-show Rene Gutteridge share their favorite collaborating tips when working with others on your manuscript. Links: Post to social media FAST with our favorite social media scheduler, SocialBee, and get 20% off...

You've heard about "Point of View" and know it's important when writing fiction, but what is it? And why should you care? In this episode of Writing Momentum, Chris, Gena and friend-of-the-show Rene Gutteridge, talk about POV, the different kinds (first person, second person, third person, universal) and how YOU can make sure your novel has the strongest Point of View possible. Links: Post to soci...

A couple weeks ago, Chris and Gena ran a podcast series on authors and social media, and shared how many of the social media channels catered to young people. But what if your audience is older? Today, they discuss good news for reaching older audiences on social media. Links: SeniorTechClub article: https://www.seniortechclub.com/tech-recipe/social-media-for-seniors/ Post to social media FAST wit...