Revising some more
Round two of revisions are underway for Christmas Therapy! I haven’t set a release date as of yet, but it’ll be announced soon. So excited for this story!
Oct 29, 2019•3 min
Writer in the Making
Welcome to Writer in the Making, the ultimate podcast for aspiring authors who are ready to transform their writing habits. Join me as we explore practical time management strategies, consistent writing routines, and productivity hacks that can make all the difference. From my personal writing adventures to expert insights from guests like Kindlepreneur’s Dave Chesson, Shortcuts for Writers’ Stacy Juba, Plottr's Troy Lambert, and USA Today Best-Selling Author Rachael Bloome!
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Episodes
Are you doing Camp Nano?
National Novel Writing Month is almost here! Are you ready? Am I ready? Have a listen.
Oct 23, 2019•7 min
Romance Summit Takeaway
If you’ve been keeping with the Romance Summit this week, you’ve been learning different ways to craft your stories better. What was a takeaway for me? Have a listen.
Oct 18, 2019•9 min
Romance Writers Craft Summit
I signed up recently for the Romance Writers Craft Summit. This week videos are live and taught by experts from world building to creating tension for your stories. Have you signed up? www.romancewriterssummit.com is mentioned in this episode.
Oct 15, 2019•4 min
First Round of Revisions
Finally the first round of revisions are done! I’ve sent Christmas Therapy to my critique partner! How do I feel? Have a listen.
Oct 10, 2019•5 min
More Writer’s Guides
Recently I have discovered a guide that helped me in writing sweet romance. Victorine E. Lieske’s How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Sweet Romance Novel. Have a listen.
Oct 01, 2019•8 min
Hallmark Review—An Unforgettable Christmas
I have another book review! An Unforgettable Christmas by Ginny Baird is a available now! Check out my review for Hallmark Publishing on my blog dariawhite.com, Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble! I enjoyed it and I hope you do too!
Sep 30, 2019•5 min
We’re Close
Sometimes it feels like revisions will never be over! Well, I’ve been in the revision cave all month. I have 14 scenes left to revise! Christmas Therapy is coming soon!
Sep 27, 2019•3 min
Hallmark Review—A Royal Christmas Wish
Have you read A Royal Christmas Wish by Lizzie Shane? I had the privilege of reading this book for Hallmark and I loved it! Check out my review at Amazon, Goodreads, my blog dariawhite.com, and Barnes and Noble! Amazing read! Enjoy!
Sep 24, 2019•4 min
Reader Magnet?
Is a reader magnet necessary? As I build my newsletter, now almost 700 subscribers, did a reader magnet make a difference? For me, yes! Whether it’s a short story, novella, or even a full length novel, have something for readers to take a chance on you. It’ll be worth it in the long run.
Sep 20, 2019•7 min
Hallmark Review—A Gingerbread Romance
I have another review for Hallmark; A Gingerbread Romance by Lacey Baker! This was a Christmas movie that aired last year starring Tia Mowry. Hallmark Publishing turned it into a book so I was excited for the chance to review it! My review will be posted on Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble!
Sep 18, 2019•4 min
Hallmark Review—Out of the Picture
Looking for a cozy mystery? I recently reviewed Tracy Gardner’s Out of the Picture from Hallmark Publishing. Check out my review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, and my blog at dariawhite.com
Sep 13, 2019•5 min
Revising (Part 5)
“Elements of setting: How to create a vivid world” at nownovel.com/blog is mentioned in this episode. Learn how to paint the picture into your novel with words. Having a hard time with descriptions? Establishing settings? Have a listen.
Sep 11, 2019•9 min
Revising (Part 4)
Where is your scene happening? Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s “Urban and Rural Thesaurus” guides and onestopforwriters.com are mentioned in this episode.
Sep 06, 2019•5 min
In case you were wondering
A lot happening, but things are going well. Wish for Love releases September 14th and Christmas Therapy has a cover! Wow!
Sep 05, 2019•5 min
Pep Talk—Your Writer’s Voice
This is the second topic you all chose. Thanks writing community! Your writer’s voice is essential. Why? It’s what makes your writing unique. How do you find it? Have a listen.
Sep 02, 2019•7 min
Thanks for the support!
I’ll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow, August 31st, but I wanted to take the time to think you all. I’m grateful for your support of this podcast an my work. There’s more to come!
Sep 02, 2019•2 min
Pep Talk—Consistency
This is one of the two topics that won the vote! Thanks writing community. So... how do you stay consistent? Let’s see how we can tackle this one together.
Aug 29, 2019•10 min
Revising (Part 3)
What have I learned so far as I revise? So far I’m fifteen percent into the process, but I can tell a few things already. Have a listen and I’ll share.
Aug 27, 2019•7 min
Take Your Time
As I revise, I’m tempted to want to rush through the process and get it done. Anyone else feel this way? My advice for us all, is take your time. **Due to a technical glitch this episode was deleted and uploaded again.**
Aug 24, 2019•5 min
Revising (Part 2)
“Save the Cat!” Never used it until now but it’s coming in handy. What does this have to do with revising? Sometimes we have to backtrack when writing. Now that your book is written, can you highlight the key scenes. Save the Cat by Blake Synder and Reedsy are mentioned in this episode.
Aug 22, 2019•10 min
Revising (Part 1)
I’m revising and can’t wait to share my first tip with you all! Do you have to use what I use? No, but I will share nonetheless. You’re revising! Great, but where do you start? Why not start with your key scenes (hook, inciting incident, 1st plot point, middle, etc.)? fictionary.co is mentioned in this episode.
Aug 20, 2019•9 min
Read any good books lately?
I love reading! There’s no stopping it. Looking for something to read? Check out The Color of God’s Eyes by Christina Barr and Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa by Nancy Naigle.
Aug 16, 2019•3 min
Tips for your Book launch
Now that I’ve held a book launch, any tips? What are some best practices in my opinion? This is only what I did. Looking for any more suggestions, I suggest you search it out and find what works best for you.
Aug 12, 2019•6 min
It’s Okay
Have I started the revising process? No. I’m taking a break. Guess what? It’s okay.
Aug 09, 2019•3 min
Bookfunnel
Looking to grow your mailing list? I’ve recently signed up for Bookfunnel. Have a listen and hear how you can use it to grow your readership. bookfunnel.com is mentioned in this episode.
Aug 06, 2019•8 min
Celebrate where you are
Whether you finished for camp nano or on your own timeline, you wrote a book! That’s an accomplishment! Celebrate where you are. I am.
Aug 02, 2019•4 min
Camp is over! How did you do?
Camp nano is over! How did you do? Whether you met your original goal or not, did you write? How do I feel about 70K instead of my orginal 90k? Have a listen.
Aug 01, 2019•5 min
The Final Countdown
One more day for Camp Nano! How am I doing still? Have a listen.
Jul 30, 2019•5 min
The Home Stretch
This week has been super busy so here’s an update on my work in progress. I hope you all are still pushing to finish your goal. We’re in the home stretch. There’s also an announcement I have, so tune in to listen!
Jul 26, 2019•5 min