Writing With Ana Neu

happy 100th podcast! (which is actually the 105th podcast lol - i tediously went into all my many uploads for the two years of this podcast and saw i was already over! but oh well, it's still 100!). to thank you for watching my podcast i wanted to share a q&a! i give in-depth, long answers so i hope you guys like my rambling!let me know what you think about the podcast and the potential for season 2!

let's talk about #authortube - my thoughts on video creation, sharing book ideas, pressure to publish, writertube loneliness and more...just some reflections over the years in this community ✨ ♡ i want to disclaim that these are my opinions and they are things i, too, must work on. but i wanted to demystify some things so i hope this brings some interesting thoughts - let me know in the comments!

welcome to a new year of writing and life! i am so excited to share with you my new year goals and other things i want to get up to this year. i think this year will be a big moment of growth and getting after our dreams so i really hope this video encourages and inspires you! happy 2025 besties ♡

stuck on your book? let's talk about how to master your *creative intuition* and come up with book ideas for your novel, whether that be characters, plots, scenes or tropes! come along as i give 3+ practical tips on how to practice coming up with new ideas that fit your novel ♡

welcome to a writing podcast where i share all my favourite people on authortube! i will be fangirling about authortube as well as my fav channels i am currently watching! let's get inspired by these beautiful people ♡ links to their channels (in order or appearance) ‧₊˚🖇️ ‪@briellewrites‬ ‪@SaraLubratt‬ ‪@itsamina‬ ‪@rachelwritesbooks‬ ‪@BethanyAtazadeh‬ ‪@sincerelyvee‬ ‪@KrisMF‬ ‪@lynndjung‬ ‪@rachelwritesbooks‬ ‪@sophievonahn‬ ‪@lancalii‬ ‪@ashleyswritingcorner‬ ‪@tianawithaj‬

let's have a cozy writing chat where i talk about my projects, returning to child-like fantasy, my fav authortubers and some lessons i have learnt in writing my stories this fall (well, this SUMMER if you're being technical *ahem).this video was inspired by  @itsamina 

are you in writer's block right now? can't seem to get the pen to paper or the words on the document? i feel you! today i will be sharing 10+ practical ways to get out of your writing slump. i have recently *just* got out of my slump of nearly 6 months of mediocre writing and i'm excited to share my ultimate tips and ways i got out of my own creative block...stay tuned to the end of this chaotic episode!

i know this episode is more on the niche side...but i truly wanted to just chat about the curses of being a writer and struggles we go through. i open up about my own approach to writing and how it can become both a blessing and a curse. i also talk about how hard it is to be always be the poet...and never the muse. hope you enjoy this more abstract episode this week 𐙚‧₊✩ ₊˚☁️

what is up with the book publishing industry? must writers now prioritize popularity over meaningful stories? inputting sexy tropes in their stories even if they don't fit? have our novel's become a product? in this week's episode i deep dive into the toxicity and inevitability of the marketing and publishing industry and its effect on writers and the future of literature...

finally a much needed update on my debut novel, ghostcide. am i still publishing? what are my goals? where am i at with editing? how has the story changed since the first draft? all these questions are answered in this fun, chatty podcast where i talk all about my book baby, ghostcide. 𐙚‧₊˚☁️

wanna get inspired to write? listen into some of my short stories! i will be sharing 2 magical short stories that focus on a cool fmc with such an epic vibe. i really hope you enjoy this episode since a lot of you like my reading voice! i hope it gives you some ideas too for ur books. take all the inspiration you need and get writing xx 𐙚‧₊✩ ₊˚☁️

wanna learn about my current WIPS? today i will be sharing all the blurbs of my novels - including plots, characters and even plot twists! i also talk about how i got the ideas, my thoughts on the book and how i am progressing...so come along and fangirl with me as i explain my novel wips. 𐙚‧₊✩ ₊˚☁️

every writer has their confessions...what they are embarassed to admit or little habits they cannot helpbut keep. this week i'll be getting into some deep confessions of my writing personality and things i can't help but do! whether that be my inability to take harsh criticism (i will cry) or the fact i cannot work on less than two books at the same time...come along and sip your tea to the tea! ✩ ₊˚🎧

want to improve your writing and actually finish your current book? listen into this episode where i answer some specific questions from you guys and give u my best writing tips and advice for your novel. i chat about balancing writing with school, how to write characters and the best way to plot. so make sure you listen to the whole episode to get all my tips for you and your amazing writing journey! 🌷͙֒✧

hi friends! welcome to another episode of my podcast! today i have a special guest WITH ME in the netherlands - tiana! she has been my best writing friend for nearly two years and i am so excited to chat all about her main project - project.TOD. she chats about her current process of editing and what she hopes for in future publishing.

wanna learn more about my projects? i will be convincing you to read my books by reading you guys some quotes from my most favourite (and potentially anticipated) WIPS known on my channel. if you want inspiration for dialogue or wanna learn more about my stories - this is the perfect watch for you! let's get inspired! 👀👩🏻‍💻

feeling stuck on your book? don't know what to fill your chapters with? want some new fresh ideas to switch things up? listen to this week's episode where i share 20 free plot ideas and scenes to add to your current story - no matter the genre! whether its character, story, or history subplots - i got u covered!

write your book lol.

hi friends! if you didn't know, i am christian! and i wanted to share this integral part of me on my channel and podcast! in this episode i chat about my characters, my book's message and how i don't think being a christian writer means writing a christian orientated book. these are my thoughts on being a follower of christ who also creates! hope some of you identify, or have some fun seeing me reflect on my faith! ₊˚🖇️

let's react to some of your writing *pet peeves*. whether is be writer's block, spelling, when people ask you if you can base a character off them or people saying its 'easy' to write a novel...y'all have some tea, and ima tell it. 🫖♡₊˚ 🦢

have you ever finished a book and gone: 'well, what do i do now?' this week i am joined with the talented and passionate anna from @annasanthology on instagram to discuss her current writing journey...where she is about to finish her contemporary literary fiction novel - known to her audience as project.CIAK. we don't only talk about anna's near-to-be finished book and her experience writing it, but we also chat about her plans after - editing, publishing, marketing...and so much more. we also touch on the book market, writing a unique novel, and dreams outside of writing. hope you enjoy our discussions in this one - !

we are joined with the queen of dystopian stories and found family tropes - leigh from leigh_crescentbooks on instagram to discuss our book ideas! we chat all about what inspired us to create our beloved projects - what movies, books, tropes, songs and other iconic pop culture moments first sparked that idea💡💭˚₊ we also give some inspiration tips along the way, where leigh opens up about her own life and how her career dreams influence her stories and characters. so if you love the hunger games, star wars, the raven boys, six of crows, and other countless amazing fantasy x dystopian stories, you're in for a treat! ✨ ‧₊˚🖇️ follow leigh on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_crescentbooks/ ✩‧₊ check out leigh's author website: https://leighcrescentbooks.wixsite.com/leigh-crescent-books

my fantasy, contemporary, romance and historical fiction novels have some of my favourite characters i've ever created. SOOO LETS TALK ABOUT THEM! i will be chatting in this week's episode about my 4 favourite book characters from my current WIPS! (including a couple characters i haven't talked about on the podcast!) so go ahead and enjoy my ramblings...

this week we have a special guest - Kelley Tai - to share her experiences with writing burnout. i feel like a lot of people are feeling quite demotivated and stressed this time of year so i thought it would be helpful to stop and chat about our struggles and hopefully relate to one another in our inevitable writing slumps. we also give 4 AMAZING writing tips to help u overcome burnout. watch the full episode now. 💕˙✧˖˚check out kelley tai's authortube! https://www.youtube.com/@UCmr1aZ36M5bv5TESCXhlvHA °📷 ༘ follow kelley on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/kelllsify/

let's talk poetry.

i got an editor for project ghost - known as GHOSTCIDE, my debut book coming out next year. in this week's episode i share all about my editing process and experience. i have realized editing...is HARD. and i just needed to rant and share my thoughts on this! ghostcide coming soon!👻

i am publishing project.ghost. let's talk about it!! ahh!!

people are approaching nanowrimo differently this year...let's talk about it?! i will be sharing some tips, updates and even LESSONS i've learnt from participating in nanowrimo. let's discuss! ₊˚.✒️

ashley faye (@ashleyswritingcorner on instagram) will be joining me in this week's episode to chat about how to balance writing with school. we will be chatting habits, experiences and relating to the struggle of being a writer in a school setting. the stress, the homework, the deadlines, the lack of sleep...so, let's relax for a bit before finals and chat.

let's talk about 'plotting' vs. 'panstering' and why i think discovery writing is a lot more rewarding for writers and their projects. of course, if plotting is how your brain works - i don't mean to deter you! i just wanted to chat about the pros and cons of different approaches to writing and how i, personally, find discovering writing a lot more rewarding...

have you always wanted to share your writing journey with the world? this week i'm giving you all the best advice about starting an authortube channel, a writing podcast or a writergram through giving u tips from the years of experience i've had in the huge writing community! make sure you stay and watch till the end because i give you some really helpful tips i don't think many people realize or talk about - so come along with me and let's create and grow ur very own writing platform from scratch! ✧˖°

kelly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOt_zkKtXVQ&t=8s writing sucks. (most of the time). today i will be *ranting* about the book market, the dark reality of wanting to be an author and how i feel like giving up on my book. i discuss how the dream about being a 19 year-old with a book deal and hundreds of articles written about you will discourage you in the worst way possible. the world and its harsh reality isn't kind to creators like us - yet we try anyway. why?

ashley faye (on instagram) will be joining me in this week's episode to chat about our writer beginnings - and we happened to get into the writing craft via FANFICTION. in today's chatty episode, we will be talking about how fanfiction can - and should - be explored for beginner writers. we ask if fanfic writing is 'real writing' and why people sometimes feel ashamed of telling people they write fanfiction. if you read or write fanfiction, or if you're just curious to see us embarrass ourselves, listen in to this giggly podcast and laugh along with us.

i'm currently working on 7 different WIPS and i will be spilling alll the tea of these books in this podcast episode. i chat about project.cz, my newly finished project.orchestra...and even some projects i have (yet?) to speak to you about! i go through draft 0 projects all the way up to draft 3 projects. so come along and drink some tea as we chat about my novels!

i finished other draft of my book. let's chat about it. i will be giving you a quick update on my project - project orchestra! and how it feels to finish another story. i give you all a sneak peak into the ending lines of my books and also spill some detail about my characters and the plot. hope you all are excited for this one!

trying to write 4 books a year...is a hard task to say the least. this week's episode i will be spilling some details on my new projects and current projects i hope to finish, work on and plot for the rest of the year - 2023. publishing updates, my querying experience and how i am writing my WIPS 🖋

ever since starting my writing journey...i knew i will learn a lot. so today, i will be sharing some writing tips i wish i heard before i ever put the pen to the page. so come along and listen as i give tips to my *younger* writer self...and hopefully you can pick up a few pointers yourself.

this week we're talking CHARACTERS. i am *beyond* excited to introduce a new guest to the podcast... @lynndjung  from authortube! both lynn and i adore our characters from our novels - so we thought it would be fun to chat, fangirl and introduce some of our most unique, memorable and favoeutie characters from our own stories. listen up to hear ALL the tea...

i think its high time for a chatty writing update where i talk about some exciting news, the querying journey, my book projects and new life happenings...come along and reflect with me on some important and exciting things happening in this little writer's life.

okay. let's chat about...our BOOKS. today i am so excited for my second ever guest on this podcast to be my beautifully talented sister, jess! we will be spilling the core DEETS about our current WIPS and chatting about how we get our inspiration, how we use our trauma for plot and other secrets about our lives as creative souls. i hope you enjoy this long one! and apologies for the video cutting out sometimes - my camera is stup

wanna get some free book ideas? listen up and get automatically inspired. becauseee i am going to go into 20 of my own novel ideas i came up on the spot. use these prompts to start your new book or add some elements into ur current WIP! ₊˚.✒️

wanna know the top 10 most hated book/writing tropes? today i will be having my first ever guest on the podcast, schoolofplot, to tackle these controversial story tropes and giving our own take as writers ourselves. is the 'chosen one' trope to clique? and what's up with people's tongues 'battling for dominance'? well its all in this jampacked, talkative episode where we react to...and possibly defend...this list of hated book tropes.

wanna know the do's and don'ts of writing? today's episode is for you! i will be chatting about the ultimate tips i have gathered from my experience as a writer so far. these are my MUSTS when writing a book...so lemme know if you agree mwhahaha 🔍

today i will be talking about things to add to your book and scenes to make your readers INSTANTLY hooked on your story. i give real examples that i use in my stories to add depth and character to every scene to create complex subplots to keep the story's pace! listen in besties because you got a lot of things to write down! ✨

today i will be (softly) encouraging you to write your book, giving you reason after reason to why you NEED TO SIT DOWN AND GET THAT BOOK FINISHED!!!

wanna hear some tea from my novels? today i will be reading you my favourite direct quotes from my novels i have written so far!! i got a little teary eyed on one...lmao hope this inspires u bestieee!

wanna know the 13 novels i want to write? yeah - i said 13 BOOKS. i'll be discussing all the projects i have been working on, where i am at with their progress and all about the story ⛓🎧

how do you have writing confidence? tips for underwriters? how to progress in your book? - these (and more) are all writerly questions we are going to deep dive into today! i'll be answering the questions you guys asked me on my instagram sooo...enjoy besties! ★ ‧ ₊

my book is a mess...today i will be chatting about some of my current writing problems and why i have been writing - not writing - and handling too many projects at once. i feel as though this isn't a slump or writers block...its something else entirely. so let's chat about it.

the 600 second show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XpqJ2xWx4i8A7f9hBepb3?si=obqlDU4dSNWRILA0Um0OVw the vlog where i wrote this story: https://youtu.be/SrMgnZU-PiM "no face to forget, no face to remember." today i will be sharing with you my short story named 'the sculptor'! i submitted this short story to a literary competition and got through the first round! although i didn't win, i still am super proud of this story! its a greek fantasy retelling i hope u enjoy! so if you know anything about art or history...your in for a treat!