So You Wanna

Episodes

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   So You Wanna's Final Chapter

   It's been a wonderful three seasons getting to know all of you amazing authors and showcasing your work, but sometimes good things come to an end. Fear not! Your chance to be interviewed is still around! Tune in to Once Upon a Write, a podcast for writers, and follow Meg on social media at...

   Feb 1, 2024

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Brianna Wilson

   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Brianna Wilson Tune in to our interview with Indie Author Brianna Wilson, the writer behind Throne of Betrayal, out September 17, 2023. Find her: @authornbriannae.wilson Follow your hosts, Elle & Meg, on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria...

   Sep 8, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Sarah Hickner

   Tune in to our interview with Indie Author Sarah Hickner, the writer behind Finding Gideon. Find her: @author_sarah_hickner Follow your hosts, Elle & Meg, on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

   Sep 1, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Wesley Parker

   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Wesley Parker Tune in to our interview with Indie Author Wesley Parker, the writer behind Coffee & Condolences and Headphones & Heartaches. Find him: @weswritesforfun Follow your hosts, Elle & Meg, on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria...

   Aug 31, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Nikki Lamers

   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Nikki Lamers Tune in to our interview with Indie Author Nikki Lamers, the writer behind The Unforgettable Series. Find her: @nikkialamersauthor Follow your hosts, Elle & Meg, on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

   Aug 31, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Jennifer Jensen

   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Jennifer Jensen, contemporary fiction author. Find her on Instagram @jjensenbooks Follow us on social media @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

   Aug 24, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Bridget Van Der Eyk

   So You Wanna: Being Indie with Bridget Van Der Eyk Author of the 10 Dates Novel. Follow us on social media, @soyouwanna.write, @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

   Aug 12, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Collaboration Etiquette

   So You Wanna: Collaboration Etiquette Find out how to work well with others and bring your book to life in this week's episode of So You Wanna Write. A show for writers, by writers. Follow us on social media for sneak peeks, writing sprints, and more! @soyouwanna,write @authormeganlexandria...

   Jul 30, 2023

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   So You Wanna: Erotica vs. Romance

   So You Wanna: Erotica vs. Romance Tune in to this episode to learn the difference between the genres and how to categorize your romantic book! @soyouwanna.write www.sywwrite.com @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

   Jul 21, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Write Memoirs with Kelly Maurica

    Learn to write Memoirs with this great indie author, Kelly Maurica, the creative mind behind Stories with Sole! @kellymaurica.writes #authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Jul 14, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Publish Indie

    So You Wanna publish indie? Let us help you. Elle and Meg talk about their journeys in getting their books out there and share work-arounds for things they've encountered. @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

    Jul 7, 2023

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    So You Wanna: RomComs

    So You Wanna: RomComs Learn the ins and outs of writing humor within a romantic book. Follow us on social media at @soyouwanna.write, @authormeganalexandria, and @lmeredith.writes.

    Jun 30, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Dealing with Your Inner Critic

    So You Wanna: Dealing with Your Inner Critic Elle and Meg discuss techniques for staying positive in the face of your biggest critic: you. Follow us on social media @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes for tips, comedy and inspiration for writers in all walks of life.

    Jun 23, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Writing Routines

    So You Wanna: Writing Routines Establish a routine to smash your writing goals this season. Follow us on social media @soyouwann.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes And check out SYWWrite.com for merch.

    Jun 16, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Keeping on Track

    So You Wanna: Keeping on Track Let's talk about keeping your focus, goals, and making your writing dreams a reality. Follow us on social media: @soyouwanna.write @lmeredith.writes @authormeganalexandria for more tips, tricks, and writer content.

    Jun 15, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Romantic Arcs

    So You Wanna: Romantic Arcs Adding love to your book, even when it's not a romance. Follow us on social media for more tips, inspiration, and reels about being a writer. @soyouwanna.write @lmeredith.writes @authormeganalexandria

    Jun 13, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Folklore

    So You Wanna: Folklore Writing folklore, creating lore, and how to shape a retelling into your own. Follow us on social media for more tips, inspiration, and reels on what it's like being a writer. @soyouwanna.write @lmeredith.writes @authormeganalexandria

    Jun 13, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Write Dialogue

    So You Wanna: Write Dialogue Let's talk about talking... but really. Elle and Meg break down the dos and don'ts of writing dialogue in your next best seller. Follow us on social media for more tips, inspiration, and reels on what it's like to be a writer. @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria...

    Jun 4, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Reels & TikToks

    So You Wanna: Reels & TikToks Let's talk social media for a sec. How do you expand your reach with Reels and TikToks? What keeps someone watching? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this week's episode of So You Wanna. Follow us on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria and...

    Feb 23, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Write A Series

    So You Wanna, a show for writers, by writers. Elle and Meg break down how to fall into stride writing a series and what to look out for when you're knee-deep in lore. Follow us on social media at @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes Merch available at www.sywwrite.com.

    Feb 23, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Side Characters

    So You Wanna: Side Characters Arguably just as important as your main cast, Elle and I break down the purpose of side characters and how to make them matter to your book. Follow us on social media for more content: @authormeganalexandria @soyouwanna.write @lmeredith.writes

    Jan 20, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Fantastical Creatures

    So You Wanna: Fantastical Creatures How, when and why to construct your friends and foes in your next fantasy novel. Follow us on social media for more content. @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

    Jan 13, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Combat Imposter Syndrome, Writer's Block, and Creative Burnout

    So You Wanna: Combat Imposter Syndrome, Writer's Block, and Creative Burnout. These things are real, we all go through them, but hang out with us for an hour to discuss how to cope when you run into these foes. Follow us on social media for more content. @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria...

    Jan 9, 2023

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    So You Wanna: Villains & Conflict

    So You Wanna: Villains & Conflict with Elle and Meg. Forty minutes of LOTR and nonsense. Kidding. We take on how to keep your villains dangerous and your conflict tense. Follow us on social media! @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes for exclusive behind-the-scenes content…

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    Dec 16, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Main Characters

    So You Wanna: Main Characters Elle broods about being an Aries and we discuss all the steps into making your Main Characters stand out. Follow us on social media: @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes Support us at www.sywwrite.com

    Dec 9, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Sci-Fi w/ Matthew S. Romeo

    So You Wanna: Sci-Fi w/ Matthew S. Romeo, author of the Maven Knight Series and The Outrider Saga. Elle, Meg and Matthew take on Sci-Fi genre mechanics, talk about Gandalf the Grey, managing a large cast, and race relations in this one hour episode of So You Wanna. A show for writers, by writers....

    Dec 4, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Women in Fiction

    Happy Holidays from the SYW crew! Today's episode, we talk Women in Literature and the path they paved for modern-day authors. Joining us, DM Sonntag, writer of the Lightning Bride and the Golden Wolf. Follow us for more content, behind-the-scenes, and announcements for the new year....

    Nov 26, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Contemporary Fiction

    So You Wanna is back with Contemporary Fiction! We talk shop on how and why Cont. Fic. is bae and we give you our best tips to get it out there! Follow us on social media, @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes AND NOW: www.sywwrite.com

    Nov 18, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Covers & Blurbs

    Today's topic? Covers and Blurbs. Everyone's favorite pastime, right? Click for tips, stay for laughs. Follow us on social media for more content. @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Nov 11, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Write Sex

    So You Wanna: Write Sex - The episode some of you have been waiting for, writing steam, spice, and everything nice. We talk about the ins and outs, and eventually, Meg stops making puns. Check us out on social media. @soyouwanna.write www.sywwrite.com @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

    Nov 4, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Plotting

    Let's talk about what plotting is, and how to do it. Are you a Panster? Plotter? Or the mythical Planster? Follow us on social media for more tips, sneak peaks, and content. @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

    Oct 28, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Mystery

    So You Wanna, a show for writers, by writers. This episode talks about neurological responses to anxiety, plotting a mystery novel, and problem bears. Check us out on social media for more exclusive SYW content, reels on writers' life, and more! @soyouwanna.write @authormeganalexandria...

    Oct 21, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Young Adult Romances

    So You Wanna, a show for writers, by writers, with Elle & Meg. Today's topic? Young Adult Romance! Let's dive in with the how-to writes, the dos and don'ts, and just have a good time. Follow us on social media, @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Oct 14, 2022

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    So You Wanna: NaNoWriMo

    So You Wanna: NaNoWriMo Let's talk about the largest online writing challenge out there, NaNoWriMo, or, National Novel Writing Month. How do you write 50k in 30 days? Hang out with us for an hour, and we'll give you all the details we know. Don't forget to follow is on social media....

    Sep 25, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Contemporary Drama

    So You Wanna: Contemporary Drama Hang out for half an hour and talk basics of writing a contemporary drama. Follow us on instagram: @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Jun 7, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Screenwriting

    This episode is all about tackling the beast that is screenwriting. Follow us on social media for more tips and some pretty gnarly reels about the life of a writer. @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Jun 2, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Marketing

    So You Wanna: Marketing Here's an hour of our take on marketing your brand and yourself. Follow us on instagram at @soyouwanna.write, @authormeganalexandria and @lmeredith.writes.

    May 25, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Horror

    Today's show? All about writing Horror, and writing it well. Avoid these pitfalls, and hang out with us for around an hour. @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write Follow us!

    May 17, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Wattpad

    So You Wanna write on Wattpad? We break down the community, algorithm, contests and how tos of Wattpad in this show! Follow us on social media for more tips, or join our discord today! @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    May 10, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Non-Romantic Relationships

    So You Wanna write non-romantic relationships. Follow us on social media at @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes

    May 3, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Poetry

    So You Wanna write poetry? Cool. Let's talk about the types, the meaning, and why you should go for it! Follow us on social media at: @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Apr 26, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Tough Stuff

    So You Wanna write tough stuff? In this episode, Elle and Meg talk about addiction, grief, and mental illness. How to write it and how to write it with dignity and respect. TRIGGER WARNING Follow us on social media @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Apr 19, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Write People of Color

    So You Wanna, a show for writers, by writers. In this episode, Katrina Lewis joins us for the dos and don'ts of writing people of color, specifically black people. Follow us on social media at @lmeredith.writes @katrinawrites_ @authormeganalexandria

    Apr 12, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Editing

    Look, writing is hard. You know what's harder? Editing. Listen to forty minutes of us discussing the basics of the task, and maybe our banter will help you out? Follow us on social media! @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Apr 5, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Hang Out

    So You Wanna: Hang Out Get to know your hosts in this casual, half out show all about your hosts. @lmeredith.writes @authormeganalexandria

    Mar 29, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Historical & Period Dramas

    So You Wanna: Historical & Period Dramas Let's talk about the difference between Historical and Period pieces, and HOW to make them work in today's episode of So You Wanna. Follow us on social media! @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Mar 22, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Mood

    So You Wanna: Mood Elle and Meg back again, this time, talking all things that set the mood! Follow us on instagram and tell us what you wanna hear next! @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Mar 15, 2022

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    So You Wanna: Language

    So You Wanna: Language We're back with another half hour of writing tips! Today we talk about language, associated words, AND... cursing! When to, how to, and why to! Follow us on instagram for more content at @authormeganalexandria @lmeredith.writes @soyouwanna.write

    Mar 8, 2022

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    So You Wanna: LGBTQA+ Representation

    So You Wanna: LGBTQA+ Representation On today's show, we talk about writing characters in the LGBTQA+ community, and writing them well. Listen for tips on handling stereotypes, avoiding queercoding, and making your characters matter. With Elle & Meg @lmeredith.writes @authormeganalexandria

    Mar 1, 2022

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    So You Wanna: World Building

    Welcome back to So You Wanna, a show for writers by writers. Join Elle and Meg as they take on World Building for both contemporary and fantasy writing in this half hour long show about mechanics. For more content, catch our live show on Instagram, every Sunday at 5 PM EST. @authormeganalexandria...

    Feb 22, 2022

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