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The Mediocre Writer
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Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, debut author of Trouble in the Floating City, talks about writing. Get tips, tricks, and updates from a new author eager to help fellow aspiring writers.
Location:
United States
Description:
Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, debut author of Trouble in the Floating City, talks about writing. Get tips, tricks, and updates from a new author eager to help fellow aspiring writers.
Twitter:
@ciccarelliwalsh
Language:
English
Website:
https://ciccarelliwalsh.com/
Episodes
What Makes a Great Sequel? Featuring Dylan Walsh
8/20/2022
Join my brother and I as we dive into our favorite (and least favorite) sequels to explore what makes these stories worth coming back to.
On the discussion board: Star Wars, Marvel movies, Top Gun, Mad Max, and many more!
Duration:00:28:01
The Rewrite
7/18/2022
We've talked about revisions, but let's focus on draft 2. Why is it the toughest, and what can you do to make it easier to navigate? Learn my steps to get to the finish line.
Want to join my rewrite journey? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram at @ciccarelliwalsh for updates as I go through the rewrite process!
Duration:00:13:32
The Midpoint (And Why It's Important!)
6/4/2022
The midpoint may be one of the most important and underrated parts of your story. Learn what it is and how to use it to elevate your stories into the stratosphere!
Duration:00:10:52
Screenwriting vs Writing Books
3/5/2022
Learn about screenwriting, how it's unique from other writing forms, and how it can help you become a better writer.
Duration:00:13:37
Keeping Your Audience Engaged in Your Writing
1/13/2022
Learn tips and exercises to make your stories more engaging, especially in that dreaded Act 2!
Duration:00:22:48
Update from the Mediocre Writer
10/5/2021
It's been a while! I have updates on everything writing (and yes, that includes book 2!).
Duration:00:06:12
Exploring History's Greatest Stories with Vernon Corbin of Expedition History
8/2/2021
Vernon Corbin of Expedition History joins Michael to take a deep dive into history's greatest stories to understand how they can influence your writing.
Duration:00:31:13
Q&A with the Mediocre Writer
7/14/2021
How long will the Zoboros series be? What new stories is Michael working on? Is mayonnaise really an instrument? The Mediocre Writer answers all your burning questions in this Q&A episode!
Duration:00:18:25
What Makes a Great Script? featuring Dylan Walsh
6/30/2021
Michael's brother joins the show to talk about scripts: the good, the bad, and the Chris Nolan.
Duration:00:54:13
The Making of Trouble in the Floating City
6/21/2021
The story within a story - discover the crazy tale of how Trouble in the Floating City was written.
Duration:00:44:29
Crafting Your Story Part 4: Publishing
6/2/2021
In the final entry in our series on Crafting Your Story, Michael explores the two sides of publishing: traditional and self-publishing. By the end of this episode, you should have a better idea of which option is best for you!
Duration:00:21:27
Crafting Your Story Part 3: Revisions
5/26/2021
Learn how to revise your first draft into the story it was meant to be!
Duration:00:12:41
Crafting Your Story Part 2: The First Draft
5/18/2021
The First Draft is easily the toughest part of the writing process. Follow these tips to conquer the first draft of your story!
Duration:00:09:11
Crafting Your Story Part 1: Planning
5/3/2021
Learn the different strategies for planning your stories.
Duration:00:04:59
Welcome!
4/24/2021
Welcome to the podcast! Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, the Mediocre Writer, gives an introduction to what you can expect on the show. Now let's get writing!
Duration:00:01:00
My 3 Biggest Tips on Writing
4/24/2021
In this first episode, Michael introduces his top three tips for writing. These tips helped him publish his book and they can help you publish yours too!
Duration:00:06:57