Reflection

An episode of the Novel Beginnings podcast, hosted by Novel Beginnings, titled "Reflection" was published on November 15, 2023 and runs 26 minutes.

November 15, 2023 ·26m · Novel Beginnings

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In Episode 5 of Novel Beginnings, hosts Di and Tim delve into the intricate dance between our emotions and our writing. How do our feelings seep into our work, and can writing serve as an escape? We explore the 'Head, Heart, Gut' character filter as a tool for your characters. The discussion then contrasts three-dimensional characters with their two-dimensional counterparts, exploring ways to bring characters to life with complexity and depth using these tools.This episode also addresses the often-overlooked topic of shame in the writing process and emphasizes the importance of being your own friend and ally in the writing journey. Additionally, we invite you to reflect on your motivation for becoming a writer, exploring the personal drives and aspirations behind the pen. Moreover, we discuss the power of mantras in maintaining writing motivation, a topic especially relevant as we celebrate National Novel Writing Month. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @novelbeginningspodcast

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In Episode 5 of Novel Beginnings, hosts Di and Tim delve into the intricate dance between our emotions and our writing. How do our feelings seep into our work, and can writing serve as an escape? We explore the 'Head, Heart, Gut' character filter as a tool for your characters. The discussion then contrasts three-dimensional characters with their two-dimensional counterparts, exploring ways to bring characters to life with complexity and depth using these tools.This episode also addresses the often-overlooked topic of shame in the writing process and emphasizes the importance of being your own friend and ally in the writing journey. Additionally, we invite you to reflect on your motivation for becoming a writer, exploring the personal drives and aspirations behind the pen. Moreover, we discuss the power of mantras in maintaining writing motivation, a topic especially relevant as we celebrate National Novel Writing Month.

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