Hi folks. This is our last episode (for now) as we each move on to other things. We talk about the history of the show, our highlights and struggles and our future plans. We appreciate each and every listener over the years and hope that we've entertained and informed you and maybe even inspired you. If you only recently discovered us, you can listen to our entire backlist of episodes and follow each of us in our new endeavours. Get all the links to where we'll be in our show notes at www.unstop...
Jul 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 195
This week, Angeline, Holly & Julia get it all off their chests! They talk about the things in writing and publishing that really get under their skin and have a good old rant. See the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Jun 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 194
This week, Angeline, Holly, Julia and Shane dig deep into the hot topic of AI and how authors can use this emerging technology effectively and ethically to augment their author careers. This is a huge topic and this episode endeavours to cover a lot of ground. It's a beast of a podcast! Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 193
This week, Angeline talks to productivity coach Lisa Zawrotny, who works with multi-passionate creatives to develop a different approach to productivity. Lisa talks about why the standard approaches to productivity don't work in creative industries, and how to shift our mindset to look at things differently. She gives her top tips on how to effectively tackle your to-do list, and discusses why energy management is more important than time management. She also gives Angeline permission to continu...
Jun 12, 2023•54 min
This week, Holly chats with humourous fantasy author, A.E. Kincaid. They discuss getting started in self-publishing and moving on to sign with a publisher. They also talk about using unique author branding to connect with readers and market books. Get all of the links and resources at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Jun 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 191
This week, Julia interviews Sassy Writing Coach, Cassie Newell and talk about her book 'Writer Fuel' on how to stay motivated to start and finish a novel. We discuss how and where to find inspiration, how 'starting' looks different from one person to the next, tips and tricks on how to overcome the stumbling blocks along the way, knowing when to pause and how to get back on track once you restart, and more! Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com...
May 29, 2023•56 min
This week, Angeline, Holly & Julia discuss how to write romantic subplots, whatever your primary genre. They cover the dos and don'ts and share tips for balancing the romance with the primary plot. Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
May 22, 2023•42 min
This week, Angeline talks to editor, librarian, and all-round literature enthusiast, Shelly Zev. They chat about how to keep your excitement alive when your passion becomes your business, the importance of mindset, and how to keep a good work/life balance. Shelly also explains the different types of edits, when an author should be looking to get edits done, and what's happening in the publishing industry today. Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
May 15, 2023•41 min
This week, Julia interviews our worldbuilding warrior, Angeline Trevena about bookish maps and the release of her latest worldbuilding guide 'How to Map Your World'. They cover: How she got into making maps What to consider when placing map elements When maps can be used (not just at the front of a book!) How to commission a map and what to look for in a designer And more! Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com...
May 08, 2023•35 min
This week, Holly reflects on her trip to London Book Fair. She covers: The location Her book research The pros and cons of the convention itself Who might benefit from going Things to consider before you go Hot topics at the event - namely, artificial intelligence Get all the links and full details at www.unstoppableauthors.com
May 01, 2023•30 min
This week, Angeline and Julia take a look at a list of science-fiction subgenres. They discuss the definition of each, and explore the tropes, settings, and characters that are found in each subgenre. They also take a look at common science-fiction genre crossovers and give examples of their favourite sci-fi books, shows, and movies. Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Apr 24, 2023•47 min
This week, Julia chats to audiobook narrator Jillian Yetter. They cover: The importance of audiobooks Steps to take to get your audiobook produced The costs involved in audiobook production The effect of AI in the audiobook industry and much more! Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Apr 17, 2023•31 min
This week, Holly chats with Angela Ackerman, author of the Emotion Thesaurus and its many sequels. They cover: The foundations of realistic emotions in writing Show don't tell Creating conflict Bringing the setting to life and much more! Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 183
This week, Angeline looks at the growing popularity of the folk horror genre, and discusses all the elements required to write a great folk horror story. She talks about the importance of setting, the necessary plot elements, as well as the main characters required, and what happens in the end. This is the perfect episode for anyone wanting to know more about this flourishing subgenre of horror. Read the full show notes at unstoppableauthors.com
Apr 03, 2023•28 min
This week, Angeline & Holly celebrate 4 years of podcasting together with a special episode all about death. They discuss why you might want to kill off characters in your books and the shoulds and should nots of doing so. Check out the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Mar 27, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode, Angeline is joined by romance author TL Clark to discuss her latest release; How to Write a Historical Novel and Love It. They talk about the importance of research, and how to do it without getting overwhelmed, common mistakes writers make, and the importance of historical accuracy. Find out more about TL Clark at https://tlclarkauthor.blogspot.com/ Read the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Mar 20, 2023•30 min
This week, Julia chats with five indie author women friends, celebrating International Women's Day and Mother's Day (in the UK). They discuss: Why they write and what drives them What they love about the publishing industry What they find challenging The women they look up to in publishing See our show notes to find out more about these women and their recommendations, and join our mailing list at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Mar 13, 2023•42 min
This week, Holly chats with Sacha Black about her pen name, Ruby Roe. They discuss: Reasons for launching a pen name What was special about Sacha's experience of writing this book How she used her Clifton Strengths Researching the market Creating a brand The most enjoyable and effective parts of writing and promoting the book Mistakes, barriers and lessons learned See our show notes and join our mailing list at www.unstoppableauthors.com Find out more about Sacha at https://sachablack.co.uk/ Dis...
Mar 06, 2023•57 min
This week, Angeline, Holly & Julia discuss the series of interviews on organisational tools for writers. They look back on conversations with Troy Lambert from Plottr, Evelyn Puerto on series bible creation in Scrivener, and Kristina Stanley from Fictionary. They discuss: What resonated What didn't click The software and organisational tools they use in writing their books What discovery writers can take from these episodes And the future of tech in the publishing industry, especially AI See...
Feb 27, 2023•56 min
This week, Julia chats with the creator of Fictionary, Kristina Stanley. They discuss: Elevating your story structure with Fictionary's Storyteller software How to work with Fictionary's certified Storycoach editors How Storyteller can help discovery writers as well as plotters Joining the Fictionary community Kristina's vision for the future of Fictionary and more! Find out more at www.fictionary.co Visit our website for the full show notes: www.unstoppableauthors.com...
Feb 20, 2023•39 min
This week, Angeline chats with award-winning author Evelyn Puerto about how she keeps track of her vast world and cast of characters for her epic fantasy Outlawed Myth series. Evelyn talks about the various ways in which she prepares for writing, and the methods she uses to keep track of everything throughout the series. She teaches Angeline a thing or two about the potential of Scrivener, and offers up her top tip for staying organised and increasing productivity. Find out more at www.evelynpue...
Feb 13, 2023•26 min
This week, Holly chats with Troy Lambert from Plottr. They discuss: Who would benefit from Plottr Some of the cool features of the software What discovery writers can get out of it What Troy loves about being an educator and much more! Find out more at www.plottr.com Visit our website for the full show notes: www.unstoppableauthors.com
Feb 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 174
This week, Angeline, Holly, and Julia discuss the contents of the previous three episodes speaking to debut authors and share their highlights and take-aways. They cover: How each of the interviewed guests took a different approach to publishing The biggest takeaways they took from speaking to our guests Their own experiences with their debut novels - what's changed in the industry since then, and what they might have done differently and more! Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.c...
Jan 30, 2023•41 min
In this week's episode, Angeline chats with non-fiction author Andre Garzia about his journey towards the publication of his fiction debut. They discuss his very unusual route into publishing, the difficulties of writing in a second language, and his fearless approach to things that send other authors into a panic. Find out more about Andre at www.andregarzia.com Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Jan 23, 2023•34 min
In this week's episode, Julia chats with high fantasy author Danielle Lauren about writing and publishing her debut novel 'Spiritchild' in 2022. They discuss her publishing process and why she did it slightly differently to the norm, how she got her books into Waterstones and other bookshops, and what she learnt from the experience. Find out more about Danielle Lauren here . Join Holly's Bright Beginnings challenge here . Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com...
Jan 16, 2023•42 min
In this week's episode, Holly chats with author Stephanie Shields about writing and publishing her debut novel in 2020. They discuss doing historical research, writing a dual timeline book back to front, self-publishing and marketing a book with local historical interest to independent bookshops. Join Holly's Bright Beginnings challenge here . Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com...
Jan 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 170
Happy New Year! Holly, Julia, Angeline and Shane ring in the new year with a look back at their goals for 2022 and then plans for 2023. The discussion covers: 2022 goals and accomplishments How far ahead to plan Planning systems and tools Tracking progress Goals for 2023 Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 169
This week, Holly, Julia and Shane discuss all the best and worst bits of 2022. They cover: The most important lessons learned Highlights Challenges All our favourite things Be sure to check out the show notes for links to everything we mentioned in the episode! www.unstoppableauthors.com
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 168
This week, Holly, Julia and Shane discuss why readers love tropes and why they're important for writers to utilise. The discussion covers: Popular festive tropes for setting, character and plot, The importance of familiarity Christmas music and why the same songs keep getting covered Sign up for our Christmas Party here: https://forms.office.com/e/SaYkfaEiVB Register for Holly's goal setting for 2023 workshop here: https://hblyne.com/plan2023/...
Dec 12, 2022•58 min•Ep. 167
In this week's episode, Holly, Julia & Shane discuss creating wonderful winters in your writing. They cover: Genre and tone Mining your memories Using senses to evoke feelings Considering how winter is the same or different to real life in your setting Researching winters around the world - not all are the same Winter festivals/traditions Join the Unstoppable Authors Christmas Party here: https://forms.office.com/e/SaYkfaEiVB Register for Holly's goal setting for 2023 workshop here: https://...
Dec 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 166
