HeyJaredThe Story Alchemist
For the multi-passionate writer who's been told her whole life she had to choose. Helping you build a creative writing life rooted in stories, nature and folklore — with ongoing support and prompts.
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How Kate Emilie Persevered Through Rejection to Achieve a Two-Book Deal (opens the original)
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In this episode, we speak with Kate Emilie about her eight-year writing journey and landing a two-book deal. We talk about being ghosted by agents and how writing is an investment first industry (and what that means!). But we also talk about not giving up on writing, and how a story just grabs you and begs to be written. And how the struggles of being a writer don’t go away as soon as you get a publishing deal, they just become different.You can find Kate on her website, Instagram
I Lost My Journaling Spark. Here's What I'm Doing About It. (opens the original)
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For years, I was the girl who journaled. I wrote about it and made content online about it. I even made several (Dutch) courses about it. But over the last few months, it felt like I had completely lost that spark for it.Every time I opened my journal to write, I didn’t feel it. I didn’t want to. And over time, it felt like I lost all passion for it.As someone pointed out this week: This year has been a rough year. So it makes sense that things shift. And hobbies and outlets that used to be your
Stop Using Social Media To Complain (opens the original)
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In this episode, we dive into why complaining on social media is hurting your sales. And why having the right mindset when it comes to being visible online is so important.And of course what does work and how you can use social media to your advantage.Loved this podcast? Consider sharing it with a writer you know and who will love this too. Share
Wouldn’t it be nice to... (opens the original)
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In June, I had a clear idea for a snail mail club: The world of Anabelle Moore, a witch living in a small cottage in the woods. It was so clear, I dived right in, thank you ADHD, and created 60 free letters to give away at my first-ever event.For the first time, maybe ever, I saw how I could bring together all my hobbies and passions. That I didn’t have to choose; it all had a place and worked perfectly together.And the doubt crept in.Do I really need to pick up another project? Is this the righ
Writing YA Thrillers and Exploring Identity, Trauma, and Mystery with Kaitlin Reilly (opens the original)
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In this episode, we speak with Kaitlin Reilly about her debut novel. “Look What You Did” is a YA mystery thriller about a teenager named Mackenzie who is both grappling with a traumatic event and unravelling the truth behind her ex-best friend’s deathWe discuss writing thrillers and how to make sure that the unravelling makes sense and is a surprise in the end. As well as the importance of sharing YA stories and how the stakes and the transformation in those stories are really high. We also disc
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