Writers chat Recap for October, PArt 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Marketing Strategy Sessions Part 2 with Bethany Jett and Michelle Medlock Adams

These PlatLit partners were to partner up again to give us another round of mini strategy sessions. Life happens and schedules have last minute changes, as was the case here. Our dynamic duo was cut down to a dynamic uno. Do not be discouraged, Bethany brought her A game (as she always does). She brought power packed ideas for proposal or ideas of three guests—Annette Whipple with her children’s nonfiction work, Marlene Houk with her woman’s Bible study, and Stephanie L. Robertson with her dystopian YA fiction. If you need marketing ideas, come watch Part 2 of Marketing Strategy Sessions and get your creative marketing juices going.

Watch the October 1^st replay.

For resources and more information check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

NaNoWriMo Preptober with Johnnie Alexander

“What in the heck is NaNowhatever you call it,” you may be asking. Well, the full name is Nation Novel Writing Month (often shortened to NaNo) and the goal is to write 50k unedited words in the month of November. (Rebels who write nonfiction can join in the fun and frenzy as well.) This is a tall order; not for the faint at heart. However, there are ways to make the process easier with preparation…the reason October is called, “preptober” by NaNo enthusiasts. In this episode, Johnnie Alexander will share tips and strategies on preparing to write a novel in one month. She is no stranger to NaNo, Johnnie has participated a few times before and two of her stories birthed in NaNo went on to be traditionally published. Come check out the episode with a strange name. Who knows maybe your next (or first) published book is waiting to be birthed in Nation Novel Writing Month!

Watch the October 8^th replay.

For tips and resources on NaNoWriMo, check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

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