A Writer's Explorations

• Working with a sensitivity reader. • What's "sword-free fantasy"? • A survival camp over the Mississippi. etc. Dan's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Fitzgerald/e/B0999QVRTG . My Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoinYasaa?t=RhxX0nwWl7nhOM8EawL-wQ&s=09

In this interview I ask Des about what impact fantasy games have had on her worldbuilding, about using roleplaying to get unstuck with your novel, about working at a haunted house and more. Des' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealDesastr?t=q9d8qrXAIRgGTWUNc1y4Rg&s=09 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoinYasaa?t=1xSCvGyuvPwKlqhN3lvNJw&s=09

• Inspirations behind the worldbuilding and magic system of the author's debut novel. •Erika's social media strategy. •How she would pick an editor. •Books that influenced her... among other topics. Erika's SM: https://twitter.com/Kiraofthewind1?t=rWczBlo88Ughh4oTXStxsQ&s=09 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoinYasaa?t=0ddfpxFy7OTa9JP3rpFBuA&s=09

In this interview, I ask Lynnaire about topics ranging from tips and trends in LinkedIn to how her copywriting skills have helped her with LinkedIn. There's also a little talk of gardening, if you're interested in that. -----------------------------------------------You can buy Lynnaire's book here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08HM77KJ7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i8zXFbYNYZAFS -----------------------------------------------And if you wish to know more about her or contact her: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnairejohnston YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORlRSqK1rgACw6D75ZFrzw

We learn of Kaitlyn's life as a Literary Intern, tips for issues editors may run into, a suggestion for authors before submitting a manuscript to an agent or an editor. http://www.kjohnsonfreelance.com/about.html , https://querymanager.com/query/KaitlynJohnson . Intro/Outro: Ikson- Blue Sky.

In this episode we got tips for English authors who wish to be experiment with or are fascinated by the Chinese fantasy genre, along with some basics on this genre and some tips for wannabe translators. Outro: Ikson- Blue Sky https://jeremybai.com/

In this episode we talk how to start and run an online literary magazine and submission tips for short story writers. Outro: Ikson- Blue Sky

Deanna shares what authors can do in case they can't afford a copyeditor, some tips on copy-editing and the foods that she has baked recently. Outro: Ikson-Blue Sky.

In this episode the guest shares a story about her golden retriever, a personal formula of hers for writing short stories, some mess-ups writers tend to make and what got her into programming. Outro: Ikson-Blue Sky.

Valerie talks of her unusual journey that took her to editing, along with her work with a Pushcart Prize nominee and tips for editors on how to deal with authors with terrible grammar. Outro: Ikson- Blue Sky.

A very short episode that goes over why I started this show and how I record.

In this episode we talk training strategies to become good at editing, along with resources that'll come in handy and self-doubts. Diane's echo exercises: Medium- https://link.medium.com/EEyxBtldJ5 YouTube- https://youtu.be/wXRONhTxVzA Outro: Ikson- Blue Sky

In this episode we have a voiceover artist talking of her process, her first gig, and also goes on to give tips to authors who wish to make their own audiobooks. Intro/Outro music: Ikson-Blue Sky

Helen talks of ghostwriting, balancing the mom and freelancing gig, boxing and how she coaches. The ebook she mentioned: https://thecontentdoc.com/go/get-your-non-fiction-book-written . Her social media: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpollock. Website: www.thecontentdoc.com. Intro/Outro music: Ikson- Blue Sky. ______. My social media: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/yasaamoin/. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasaa-moin-3ba960111. Pinterest- https://in.pinterest.com/yasaamoin/ . Medium- https://medium.com/@yasaamoin

Avital's social media: IG- @avishtap Twitter- @AviShtap TikTok- @avishtap ‌CG IG- @chasinggraciecartoon Website: https://avitalshtap.wixsite.com/home Intro/Outro: Music from https://freetouse.com Track: Ikson - Blue Sky https://m.soundcloud.com/ikson/blue-sky-free-download

In this episode we learn from Katelynn things of great help for an editor, and even her suggestion on how to start off in this profession. Intro/Outro: Music from https://freetouse.com Track: Ikson - Blue Sky https://m.soundcloud.com/ikson/blue-sky-free-download

Claire's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penningandplanning Website: https://penningandplanning.com/ My Accounts: Instagram: @yasaamoin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasaa-moin-3ba960111 Twitter: @moinyasaa Intro/Outro: Music from https://freetouse.com Track: Ikson - Blue Sky https://m.soundcloud.com/ikson/blue-sky-free-download

In this episode we cover the author's marketing strategy for her books, and I ask her about how to build better habitats for your fabtasy/sci fi novels among among other things. Intro/outro: Ikson's "Blue Sky".

Today's guest is Jed Herne. You can find more about him on www.jedherne.com and can find him on Twitter(@JedHerne), Instagram(@jedherne), and YouTube ( Jed Herne - Writer). He has two podcasts: The Novel Analyst Podcast and The Jed Herne Audio Experience. His novella "Fires of the Dead" is now out and here's the blurb: 'Wisp is a Pyromancer: a magician who draws energy from fires to make his own flames. He’s also a criminal, one job away from retirement. And it can’t come bloody soon enough. Leading his misfit crew, Wisp ventures into a charred and barren forest to find a relic that could change the realm forever. But they aren’t the only ones on the hunt, and the forest isn’t as barren as it seems … ' . Intro & Outro: Music from https://freetouse.com Track: Ikson - Blue Sky https://m.soundcloud.com/ikson/blue-sky-free-download

We do a breakdown of the Circe novel by Madeline Miller with the aid of a dear friend who likes being anonymous. And also talk of other books a bit while at it. Hope you enjoy it. Intro & Outro: Music from https://freetouse.com Track: Ikson - Blue Sky https://m.soundcloud.com/ikson/blue-sky-free-download