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Hyba is Writing
by Hyba
This podcast follows my journey as a writer, chronicling the ups and downs, the obstacles and revelations, and more. Mostly solo, I record myself chatting about my books and writing journey as I enjoy being outside. Surprise guests may include sheep, chickens, cats, birds, and (hopefully not) my neighbours' dogs. Come along for the ride, and get to know me and my works!
Episodes
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S04EP09: The Architecture of Horror: Settings in Scary Stories
In which we dip our toes into the murky pool that is horror storytelling once more, this time with a focus on settings and the reasons we choose them. I'm looking for beta testers for my horror writing course, Zombie March, so if you're interested, find it here.
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S04EP08: Enter the Black Hare
In which I finally introduce my interactive fiction, The Black Hare, on this podcast. Enter the city of Talesmoth, run down its alleyways, and try your best to capture the legendary elusive con man known to everyone as the Black Hare. tumblr: @hyba
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S04EP07: On Runaways with Author Etta Grace
Runaways by Etta Grace is a YA fantasy novel about a young girl named Hannah who ventures into the mystical woods beyond her home to find her missing sister, Cecilia. Along the way, she finds more dangers - and more friends - than she ever could have expected. Get your copy of Runaways here! Find...
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S04EP06: Writing Horror with Zombie March
want to build a rich foundation in Horror fiction? check out Zombie March, my horror writing course : payhip.com/b/B7rFo get 20% off through my newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter tumblr: hyba twitter/ig/bsky: hybaiswriting blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com
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S04EP05: Symbolism of the Eye
let's talk about eyes. digital eyes. biological eyes. watching others, being watched. looking vs seeing. cultural symbols. eyes as characterization. juxtaposition. blog hybaiswriting.blogspot.com tumblr @hyba twitter/ig/bsky @hybaiswriting my new horror writing course! payhip.com/b/B7rFo
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S04EP04: Hindsight is 20/20
Get the Hindsight is 20/20 guide by joining my newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter tumblr - hyba twitter/ig/bsky - hybaiswriting blog - hybaiswriting.blogspot.com
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SCAREUARY25: M-m-monster! - Monster Design 101
In which we learn how to design scary and effective monsters for the horror fiction writing challenge of Scareuary. Newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter Scareuary: scareuary.tumblr.com / @scareuary My blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com My tumblr: hyba.tumblr.com / @hyba
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SCAREUARY25: The Maze - Rules of the Labyrinth
In which we discuss a few ways in which you can consider the rules by which your labyrinth or maze works in your horror fiction storywriting. Made as part of the Scareuary theme The Maze. Newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter Scareuary: scareuary.tumblr.com / @scareuary My blog:...
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SCAREUARY25: The Maze - The Concept of Labyrinth in Horror
In which we discuss how the idea of the maze or the labyrinth is applied in horror storytelling as part of this year's Scareuary horror fiction writing challenge. Newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter Scareuary: scareuary.tumblr.com / @scareuary My blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com My...
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SCAREUARY25: Twisted Hearts - Gothic Romance as Horror
Newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter Scareuary: scareuary.tumblr.com / @scareuary My blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com My tumblr: hyba.tumblr.com / @hyba In which we discuss how gothic romance can be considered a horror of the self/identity. Recorded for the Twisted Hearts theme this…
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SCAREUARY25: Twisted Hearts - Love is Scary
Newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter Scareuary: scareuary.tumblr.com / @scareuary My blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com My tumblr: hyba.tumblr.com / @hyba In which we discuss the different ways that love can be scary, and how we can use that to help us craft interesting and suspenseful...
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S04EP03: Scareuary 2025 - Writing Horror in February
Sharpen your horror fiction writing skills this Gebruary by joining Scareuary 2025. scareuary on tumblr: @scareuary / scareuary.tumblr.com 👻 tumblr: @hyba / hyba.tumblr.com ✏ ig: @hybaiswriting ✏ bsky/X: @HybaIsWriting ✏ blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com
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S04EP02: The Siren in the Glass
A small excerpt from my short story, The Siren in the Glass. Join my newsletter to read the entire story. Let me know your thoughts! ♡ | newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter | tumblr: @hyba / hyba.tumblr.com | blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com | twitter: @HybaIsWriting | IG:...
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S04EP01: Writing a Book in a Year
Get the Book in a Year guide over on my newsletter, linked on my blog hybaiswriting.blogspot.com. In this episode I discuss time management to help you complete a full book in the time span of a year. If that's your writing goal for 2025, then I've got you covered, friend 👍 tumblr: @hyba IG:...
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S03EP16: Housekeeping
Scareuary 2025 is coming, I have a new author newsletter, and Apartment is free for 10 more days. Just a rambling update with questionable audio quality. newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsletter blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com tumblr: @hyba (hyba.tumblr.com) payhip…
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S03EP15: Keeping a Writer's Journal
Show and Tell starts at about 9:50. To skip, jump to about minute 23 or 24. in which I discuss the merits of a writing journal and how I like to keep mine, as well as some final tips.
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S03EP14: QnA - Showing Character Thoughts and Emotions in First Person POV Writing
This Q comes from Misha, 14: When you are writing first person POV, how do you show what other (non POV) characters are feeling and thinking?
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S03EP13: MMO Framework for Crime and Mystery Fiction
In this episode I talk about how to use the MMO Framework (means, motive, opportunity) to write strong mystery and crime fiction.
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S03EP12: Creating Mood & Atmosphere Using Characters
We are often told to use description and imagery to create mood and atmosphere in our stories, but often overlook the integral part that characters play in completing the experience for readers. Learn more about that in this episode. Unscripted.
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S03EP11: Writing Conflict Avoidant Characters
Writing conflict avoidant characters in a more realistic way... if your story needs it.
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S03EP10: Writing with Ulnar Nerve Damage... or Trying To
Where have I been? Well, I damaged my ulnar nerve... on both arms. Learn more about that here, and how I've been trying to deal with it as a writer. Mainly: speech to text and speech recognition software. Also, I need some help with Scrittorio. Interested? Volunteer for the position if editor,...
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S03EP09: 2023 Year in Review
What have I accomplished as a writer this year? Listen to find out! Or check out my blog post here. If you haven't grabbed your free copy of Scrittorio Magazine, find it here. You can learn more about it in Season 3 Episode 8. If you want to know more about Scareuary 2024, see my blog post here…
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S03EP08: Scrittorio Magazine Winter 2023 Issue
In which I talk about what you can expect from Scrittorio Magazine in general, and what you can find in the Winter 2023 issue, released December 31, 2023. Find the magazine here or go to https://sites.google.com/view/scrittoriomagazine/issues Find me at... My blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com...
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S03EP07: The Witch in the Garden
There's a witch in the garden... but why can't she see her? The audio is a bit warped and imperfect, and I didn't waste time on intros this time around, but I hope you enjoy it! :D Remember, it's Scareuary! For the whole month of January, I'll be working on writing scary short stories - and you...
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S03EP06: Scareuary 2024 - Horror Writing Challenge
Scareuary 2024 is a horror writing challenge where writers can try their hands at writing scary stories for the month of January. There are four different challenges: The Coppe's Webbe, Lingering Fears, The Unseen, and Ghastly Reflections. Choose the one that suits you (and your schedule) best…
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S03EP05: Infested
A short scary story about a man who lived in a house infested with cockroaches... CW: a couple of scenes with disturbing imagery, insect horror. IG: hybaiswriting Twitter/X: HybaIsWriting Tumblr: hyba Blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com
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S03EP04: The Old Medina
A short story about a woman encountering a peculiar supernatural situation while traveling abroad in Morocco... Recorded this one a while back on an older microphone, and I'm happy I had it because I've got myself a wonderful summer cold and currently have a very nasal sound. Enjoy this…
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S03EP03: Cerberus, the Many-Headed Enigma
A short audio production in which a visitor reads an interesting article out to a coma patient. Please excuse my audio acting abilities. Also my accents. Tumblr: @hyba // Twitter: @HybaIsWriting // IG: @hybaiswriting // hybaiswriting.blogspot.com The story, all names, characters, and incidents...
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S03EP02: The Novel Editing Process
In which I share a snapshot of my ever-changing novel editing routine in hopes that it might help other writers and authors out there to create their own. IG: @hybaiswriting Twitter: @HybaIsWriting Tumblr: @hyba My tumblr has an ask box that I regularly check - send me any Qs, comments, or...
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S03EP01: Ripping Off the Bandaid
A bit of a rushed and bare-bones type of episode, but that was the point of this one: To rip off the bandaid and just get started again. One of the things I realized was that steps outside of simply recording the episode and getting it uploaded - steps like editing the episode, adding an...
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S02EP07: The Pirates of Sissa End of Year Wrap
In which I discuss podcast changes moving forward, update you on my fantasy novel The Pirates of Sissa, and wrap up Season 2. Learn more about The Pirates of Sissa on my blog. Find me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Grab the 2022 Reflection & Productivity Journal here for $2.00! Try...
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S02EP06: A Reading From The Pirates of Sissa
In which I read a passage from my manuscript for The Pirates of Sissa and realize that I am absolutely horrible at doing character voices. Learn more about The Pirates of Sissa over on my blog (hybaiswriting.blogspot.com). Find me on Tumblr (@hyba), Twitter (@HybaIsWriting), Instagram...
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S02EP05: Kahlaqrabs - A Deadly Scourge
In which I talk about the creepiest monsters to be found in my high fantasy novel-in-progress, The Pirates of Sissa. The kahlaqrab is a scary beast to come upon in the middle of the Black Desert, and with good reason. Learn more about it in this episode! You can read my short story "The Legend of...
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S02EP04: Sorranids - An Unexpected Savior
In which I talk about my fantasy creature, the sorranid, native to the Black Desert - and try very hard not to think about what it tastes like. This creature is featured in The Pirates of Sissa, my high fantasy novel. If you haven't already, check out episode 3 to get some quick facts about the...
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S02EP03: The Black Desert - Could You Survive?
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- In which I chat with you about one of the main settings in my…
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S02E02: Rewrites and Flashcarding
**Announcement** I am giving away FREE copies of my eerie suspense novella Apartment. All you have to do is help me out with some academic research and fill out this survey on enhanced ebooks. Enjoy the newest addition to your summer reading list! Welcome back! It's been a while, and I have a...
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S02E01 Re-Introducing The Pirates of Sissa
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- In which a cat won't leave me alone as I try very hard to focus…
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S02E00: April, Spring, & New Beginnings - Welcome Back!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- Spring is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation, and this podcast...
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EP26: On Procrastination & New Projects - Our Last End-of-Year Lesson
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. Alright, so this is a couple of months late. Maybe a few. Talk about...
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EP25: On Productivity, Timing, & Intention - Our Second End-of-Year Lesson
In which I discuss that elusive thing called productivity and how we might be going about measuring our it all wrong. ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced...
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EP24: On Instant Gratification & Social Media - My First End-of-Year Lesson Learned
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I discuss the issue of instant gratification for authors…
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EP23: Self-Publishing My Books - Or Eating Elephants
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I discuss the elephant I am currently trying to eat, as well...
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EP22: The Railway Children - Book Review
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I share my thoughts on E. Nesbit's The Railway Children, a...
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EP21: Re-Introducing Apartment
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- In which I introduce my eerie suspense novella, Apartment, again,...
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EP20: Unemployment in Qarra
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- In which I discuss unemployment, employment, and job-seeking in...
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EP19: International Men's Day Special
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- It's International Men's Day! The theme this year is "Better…
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EP18: JTQ - To the Karvansaray
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. --- In which we continue our journey through Qarra by beginning our...
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EP17: What Cleopatra Taught Me About War
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I discuss the size of armies and fleet according to...
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EP16: The Importance of Breathing
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I discuss the importance of taking some time to yourself and...
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EP15: The Legend of the Sleeping Massacre
ANNOUNCEMENT: Every now and then, I host a sale, or give my books away for FREE! Until July 15, 2021, you can grab free copy of Apartment by filling out this survey on enhanced ebooks to help me out with some academic research. In which I read you a bedtime story, only it's not really the kind of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast follows my journey as a writer, chronicling the ups and downs, the obstacles and revelations, and more. Mostly solo, I record myself chatting about my books and writing journey as I enjoy being outside. Surprise guests may include sheep, chickens, cats, birds, and (hopefully not) my neighbours' dogs. Come along for the ride, and get to know me and my works!
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