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A Deep Dive Into Storytelling - Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 5
From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa delve into the intricacies of character development, discussing the importance of understanding main characters and their needs, and how they drive the story. They explore the differences between mystery
The Messy Middle - Jamie Teaches Mel how to Write a Novel Episode 4
From the show notes: In episode 4 of the podcast 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa delve into the challenges of the 'messy middle' in novel writing. They discuss tactics, including the importance of outlining, to keep writers engaged with their
The Plot Clock - Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel Episode 3
From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel,' Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the fundamentals of novel outlining, focusing on the Plot Clock Method. They explore the differences between 'pantsers' and 'plotters,' the significance of
Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel: Episode 2
Overcoming Writer’s Block and Literary Stage Fright From the show notes: In this episode of 'Jamie teaches Mel how to write a novel,' Jamie and Melissa dive deep into the emotional struggles and expectations that writers face. They discuss the concept of writer's block, the
Jamie Teaches Mel How to Write a Novel
Episode 1: Discovering Your Writer Identity My friend Jamie totally scammed me into making a podcast with her. Then she scammed me into writing a novel. We finished recording season 1 and this is the first episode of our very rudimentary show. Enjoy! Then go hire Jamie to help you
I dream of houses
In my dream, I return to the house I left in Indiana to find it crumbling and caving in. It’s no longer my home, so I break the glass in the door to gain entry and when I’m finally inside, it’s filled with my memories. So many
Who is an archer
Where I teach at a university, a physical education credit is required for graduation, and one of my classes in archery will satisfy that requirement. Students inevitably sign up because there is an assumption that flinging some arrows is light work compared to, say, swimming laps, weight-lifting, or volleyball… After
