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Fable & The Verbivore
by Fable & The Verbivore
A podcast for writers who read, readers who write, and anyone who loves words.
Episodes
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Episode 265: Things I've Learned Organizing an Anthology
Notes: This episode serves as a sort of post mortem in real time of Fable’s recent experience teaming up with another author to create an anthology that included work from many other authors. In this conversation, she shares experiences and lessons learned, different ways of looking at things…
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Episode 264: Interview with Becca Wierwille
Notes: Becca is an award-winning middle grade author of the Road Trip Rescue adventure series, editor and book coach, and active member of the Instagram writing community. She and fellow author Amanda Trumpower recently premiered their podcast Ice Cream with Authors made especially for children...
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Episode 263: Approaching Life with Curiosity
Notes: Here is the previous podcast episodes where we talked about “The Lost Art of Dying” and intuitive creation: - Episode 258: Death, Poetry, and Light - Episode 262: Vision Board Update Books and Films Mentioned: - The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale - Pity the...
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Episode 262: Vision Board Update
Notes: Here is the previous podcast episodes where we talked about Fable’s vision board: - Episode 260: Words for 2025 The MasterClass we talked about is Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry. Music from: https://filmmusic.io ’Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)...
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Episode 261: A Musical Writing Process
Notes: We don’t have the specific quote that Fable was thinking of in regards to the value that making small decisions and working with your hands has on your brain and creativity, but here are several articles about their benefits: - Medium Article “The Power of Small Choices: How Small…
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Episode 260: Words for 2025
Notes: Here are the previous end of year review and new year intention setting podcast episodes: - Episode 259: 2024 Recap - Episode 220: Our words and intentions for 2024 - Episode 219: Our 2023 Recap - Episode 171: Look out 2023 - Episode 170: Looking back of 2022 - Episode 121: Our 2022...
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Episode 259: 2024 Recap
Notes: Here are the previous end of year review and new year intention setting podcast episodes: - Episode 220: Our words and intentions for 2024 - Episode 219: Our 2023 Recap - Episode 171: Look out 2023 - Episode 170: Looking back of 2022 - Episode 121: Our 2022 intentions - Episode 120: A look...
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Episode 258: Death, Poetry, and Light
Notes: The Verbivore references several YouTube videos within this episode. They are: - Creating a Mood with Light - Inside Pixar: Foundations - Episodes - their lighting department; How they use light to tell the story - “Psychology of a Hero: THÉODEN, King of Rohan” by Cinema Therapy Books and...
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Episode 257: Writing Exercise: Making it Weird
Notes: Fable and the Verbivore continue their conversation about sticky Images and surprising details by doing an on-the-fly thought experiment about how to take something normal (like brushing teeth or gargling) and make it surprising or memorable. This idea was originally inspired from the...
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Episode 256: Sticky Images
Notes: Fable and the Verbivore continue their conversation about preparing for conferences and book signings by discussing how sticky Images and surprising details can help your work feel distinctive and stand out. This idea was inspired by the annecdote from last weeks episode that author Chuck...
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Episode 255: Going to Conferences and Book Signings
Notes: Fable talks about preparing to go to her first conference and book signing and the Verbivore offers some ideas gleaned from her experience at workshops and signings at Phoenix Comicon and other professional conferences. Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod...
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Episode 254: Working with a Cover Designer
Notes: Fable talks about the cover design process for a gothic novel that she (under a pen name) and a co-auther are in the process of preparing for self publication. Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY...
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Episode 253: Fable's Recent Reads
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Marriage Hex by Sarah Blue - Why Does My Book Not Sell? 20 Simple Fixes by Rayne Hall - Writing Scary Scenes: Professional Techniques for Thrillers, Horror and Other Exciting Fiction by Rayne Hall Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin...
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Episode 252: The Verbivore's Recent Reads
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life by Julia Cameron - Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim - The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World by Haemin Sunim - Sweatpants & Coffee: Affirmations for…
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Episode 251: Unexpected Storytelling & Collaboration
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated Classic by Kenneth Grahame - The Imagineering Story: The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering by Leslie Iwerks - The Imagineering Story (2019 Documentary Series) - Directed by Leslie Iwerks Music...
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Episode 250: Celebrating 250 Episodes
Notes: The Verbivore talks about how we naturally become habituated to our lives and the idea of dishabituation as a way to keep life fresh and us noticing the good things that are there. This GQ article titled “Why We Get Bored of the Best Things in Life—and How to Fight It” is a pretty good...
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Episode 249: Craft Books and Resources
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success By Jennifer Probst (Author); Christina Lauren (Foreward) - 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Updated): Proven Professional Techniques for Writing with Style and Power by…
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Episode: 248: Amazon Rules You Might Not Know
Notes: During this conversation, Fable shares information about the resource Kindlepreneur, which is run by Dave Chesson and information can be found on the Kindlepreneur.com website and @Kindlepreneur YouTube channel. The specific Kindleprenuer YouTube video she references is “KDP Termination...
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Episode 247: Success and Finding Contentment in Your Work
Notes: The Verbivore shares Trent Reznor’s story with NIN that helped inform a part of the storyline for the movie Soul. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the score along with John Batiste who created the jazz compositions. That story came from an interview clip mentioned in Lessons From the...
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Episode 246: Affirmations, Rest, and Refilling the Well
Notes: The Verbivore shares several affirmations from Julia Cameron’s Transitions. The quote she read is: - “When the mind becomes quiet, you feel nourished.” - Swami Chidvilasananda (Page 77) The Verbivore paraphrases a line from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. That actual line is: “I want to be a part…
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Episode 245: Improv, Surprise, and Knowing What's for You
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling - The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY...
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Episode 244: Productivity, Happiness, and Gratitude
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center - Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection by Haemin Sunim Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY...
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Episode 243: Embodying Characters Part 2
Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: Episode 31: Writing diverse characters Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and...
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Episode 242: Embodying Characters Part 1
Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: Episode 31: Writing diverse characters Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and...
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Episode 241: Diversity in Six of Crows
Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: - Episode 31: Writing diverse characters - Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 - Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity...
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Episode 240: Writing Characters with Disabilities
Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: - Episode 31: Writing diverse characters - Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 - Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity...
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Episode 239: Writing with Disabilities
Notes: Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series: - Episode 31: Writing diverse characters - Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1 - Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2 - Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity...
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Episode 238: What Fable's Reading
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Scent of Us: Part One by Eliana Lee - Right Man, Right Time (The Agitators Series) by Meghan Quinn - Gold & Shadow: A Sweet & Spicy Goldilocks Retelling (Enchanted Hearts) by Madeleine Eliot - Blood & Roses: A Sweet & Spicy Snow White Retelling (Enchanted...
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Episode 237: What The Verbivore is Reading
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Bride by Ali Hazelwood - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming - Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan - Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself by Chuck Wendig - The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas - How…
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Episode 236: Random Things to Know About Self-Publishing
Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 84: The emotional side of querying - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding -...
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Episode 235: Traditional Publishing Contracts & Things People Don't Talk About
Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 84: The emotional side of querying - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding…
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Episode 234: Branding Part 3, Verbivore Branding
Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 - Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding Here are a couple resources referenced in this...
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Episode 233: Branding Part 2, Fable's Branding
Notes: We reference a couple past episodes from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. They are: - Episode 211: Rating our Writing - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names - Episode 232: Branding Part 1 Here are a couple resources referenced in this series of episodes on author brands: -...
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Episode 232: Branding Part 1
Notes: We reference a past episode from the Fable and the Verbivore podcast. That is: - Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names Here are a couple resources mentioned in today’s episode: - Techtarget.com Definition of Brand: “A brand is a product, service or concept that is publicly distinguished...
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Episode 231: The Benefits of Pen Names
Notes: Here are a couple resources mentioned in today’s episode: - The Verbivore references author Jenna Moreci’s YouTube video essay “My Book was Pirated on Amazon” about how her work was sold by an account that was not hers on Amazon and how she addressed it. - Fable recommends the site...
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Episode 230: Craft Resources
Notes: We’ve done a previous Fable and the Verbivore conversation on the subject of writing craft books. That episode is here: - Episode 79: Let's talk about craft books The Verbivore references several YouTube video essays, interviews, websites, and articles as part of the free resources she...
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Episode 229: What's Fable Reading?
Notes: In this episode, Fable references a debut book that she just recently read for author [insert] and is currently obsessed with even in its beta form. You can find information on this book on her instagram account @[insert]. Books and Films Mentioned: - Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to...
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Episode 228: What's the Verbivore Reading?
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - Frankly in Love by David Yoon - Loathe at First Sight: A Novel by Suzanne Park - The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren - A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber - Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood - The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas - The…
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Episode 227: Interview with Katee Stein
Notes: Katee is an active and encouraging member of the Instagram writing community. We connected with her on social media through her Flash Fiction Magic stories, candid posts about her writing life, and beautiful visuals. As she notes on her website, she specializes in writing speculative…
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Episode 226: Cinnamon Roll Love Interests
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas - Gold & Shadow: A Sweet & Spicy Goldilocks Retelling (Enchanted Hearts Book 1) by Madeleine Eliot - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Directed by Gareth Edwards - The…
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Episode 225: Morally Grey Love Interests
We referenced several videos and articles for this conversation. Here they are: - YouTube Video “Morally Grey - April Jai (Lyric Video)” - YouTube Video “The Dark Knight - Some Men Just Want To Watch the World Burn Scene” - Campfirewriting.com “Morally Grey Characters: What Are They & How to…
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Episode 224: Alpha Male Love Interests
Notes: Books and Films Mentioned: - A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn - The Fine Print by Lauren Asher - Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day’ by Kevin...
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Episode 223: Writing and Reading Trilogies
Notes: We open by talking about trilogy and writing an ending that feels authentic to your book even if it may be difficult for your audience using Veronica Roth’s Allegiant. Here’s an article where she talks about her ending: - Salon.com Veronica Roth Article “I killed the beloved hero of my...
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Episode 222: Writing and Reading Duologies
Notes: We open by talking about writing and reading a duology vs. series vs. a standalone book. Here’s an article that breaks down the difference: - The Creative Penn Article “What Are You Writing? (Standalone, Series or Serial) And How Long Should It Be? (Novel, Short Story, Novella)” The...
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Episode 221: Writing and Reading Standalones
Notes: We open by talking about the pros and cons between writing and reading a series vs. a standalone book. Here’s an article that breaks down the difference: - The Creative Penn Article “What Are You Writing? (Standalone, Series or Serial) And How Long Should It Be? (Novel, Short Story,...
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Episode 220: Our words and intentions for 2024
Notes: We referenced several articles for this conversation. Here they are: - Tina Fey’s Rules of Improvisation - NPR article “Improv Can Build Confidence Heres How to Apply it to Your Everyday Life” We also touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows: - Episode 190: A...
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Episode 219: Our 2023 Recap
Notes: We touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows: - Episode 171: Look out 2023 - Episode 170: Looking back of 2022 - Episode 121: Our 2022 intentions - Episode 120: A look back on 2021 - Episode 68: Intentions for 2021 - Episode 67: Let's talk about 2020 and 2021 -...
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Episode 218: Writing and Reading Book Series
Notes: The Verbivore opens by talking about three different types of series. Those breakdowns came from this article: - Reedsy Article “How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story” Books Mentioned: - A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) by George...
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Episode 217: Fable's Recent Reads
Notes: Books Mentioned: - Nocticadia: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance by Keri Lake - The Luminaries by Susan Dennard - Red Bird: Poems by Mary Oliver - When Angels Speak of Love by Bell Hooks - What Is Otherwise Infinite: Poems by Bianca Stone - Hollow: A spicy retelling of The Legend of Sleepy...
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Episode 216: The Verbivore's Recent Reads
Notes: The Verbivore talks about some of her favorite YouTube essayist on storytelling and writing. Here are those channels: Pop Culture Detective The Take Cinema Therapy Just Write Lessons from the Screenplay Here are a few favorite YouTube video essays: Pop Culture Detective - Everyone…
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