by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Fiction, Plot and Story Structure, Season 1: Story Structure, Writing
Welcome to the final instalment of this mini-series on how to structure a story using the Hero’s Journey. In this show, I will share five tips on how to structure a story using the Hero’s Journey. And, at the end of this episode, I will also share examples of this story structure in film and literature and provide you will a list of recommended reading so you can do further research.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, editing, Revision, Writing
In this episode, I discuss my revisions with AutoCrit and getting back to blogging my novella after a long absence. I also have some exciting personal news to share with you. So, stay tuned for more details coming up in the show.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary
In this episode, I’m going to share with you my business and writing goals for the next quarter. As you can expect, I’m going to share an update on my successes and failures from the first quarter of 2019. And, I’m going to discuss a new writing-related tool that I’m using to revise Missing.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Plot and Story Structure, Season 1: Story Structure, Writing
So, you’ve fleshed out your story idea for the first and second act using the Hero’s Journey, and now you’re story has reached the cusp between the second and the third act. And, now, you’re wondering, how to structure the final act of your story using this story structure. If this is a situation that you can relate to, then this episode is for you.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Fiction, Plot and Story Structure, Season 1: Story Structure, Writing
So, you’ve started to plot out ideas for your story using the Hero’s Journey, and you’ve reached the end of the first act. But now you’re wondering how to transition from the first act to the second, and take your character through to the last leg of the journey. In this episode, I will share with you the five stages of the Hero’s Journey that occur in the second act. And, I will also unpack the second act of the Fellowship of the Ring so you can see the Hero’s Journey in action.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, editing, Fiction, non-fiction, Revision, Writing
In this week’s Behind the Scenes Podcast Dairy, I discuss my struggles with writer’s insecurity, revising a thriller, revising the second edition of a nonfiction book, and my plans to start a new series.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, Plot and Story Structure, Season 1: Story Structure, Writing
So, you’ve listened to the episodes on Three-Act Structure and discovered that it didn’t quite suit the story you’re trying to tell. You’re looking for a story structure that’s focused more on character as opposed to plot. In this post, I will discuss how to structure a story using the Hero’s Journey.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, develop your story idea, Fiction, Outlining Your Novel, Plot and Story Structure, Writing
Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of the podcast. As you can probably guess by the title, this is my first ever episode on Ask Me Anything on writing and story structure. In this episode, I will answer the top questions asked by my Blog Readers, Youtube Subscribers, Podcast Listeners, and through my Ask A Question form on my website.
by Amelia D. Hay | Authorpreneur Podcast, BTS Podcast Diary, develop your story idea, Fiction, Outlining Your Novel, Revision, Writing
Now, that I’m well into revising the first draft of Missing, I’ve decided to share with you the top 5 first draft mistakes I made as I wrote my first three thriller novels, Missing, Silence, and Immunity. Because apparently, I love to embarrass myself in front of an audience and openly point out my flaws. But, I’m not going to stop there. In the second part of this Behind the Scenes Podcast Diary episode, I will share with you five tips highlighting how to avoid making these mistakes in your own writing.
by Amelia D. Hay | Coaching, Writing
As you’re about to discover, I’m passionate about coaching because, in 2015, I left my day job to work as a life coach. For me, the issue I have with this coaching for writers trend is an ethical one. I honestly believe you should get what you pay for and understand what coaching is and isn’t. This article is more than just a rant, it’s my honest thoughts and tips for you on how you can choose the right coach for you. And, not every coach will be right for you. It’s like dating. That’s why coaches offer free sessions. It’s a try before you buy thing.