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The Writer's Block Podcast

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Are you an aspiring writer? We will discuss tips, tricks and share with you keys to writing on The Writer's Block.

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United States

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Are you an aspiring writer? We will discuss tips, tricks and share with you keys to writing on The Writer's Block.

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English


Episodes

Song Writing For Writers

2/25/2020
Debby is thrilled to welcome Chris Trapper to the Writer’s Block. Chris is a singer/songwriter with a soulful, honeyed tenor, sly humor, and knack for melody. But even more, he’s a storyteller. Today we will discuss his songwriting process and how we can use the tools of songwriting to improve our own writing. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:26:05

Decluttering the Soul With Charisse Glenn

2/18/2020
Today we welcome Charisse Glenn of TheLetGo.com to discuss the importance of clearing energy from what was, allowing what will be to have space to grow., In our books and in our soul, we need that white space, that blank space, to create stories that speak the truth in our heart May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:26:44

When Inspiration Strikes

2/11/2020
We at the Writer’s Block get asked all the time where one should look to find inspiration for their next book or project. Look no further than this episode as we journey down Deborah’s path of inspiration for her 4th book “The Wisdom Of Women; 10 Decades, 10 Women, 5 Questions” May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:19:23

Switching Roles

2/4/2020
Normally the ladies of the Writers Block are the interviewer. Today Debby will switch roles and share her experience being the interviewee. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:19:01

World Building - An Integral Part of Your Story

1/28/2020
Today Jessica Castillo, author of The Mark of the Dragon Whisperer, available on Amazon and Barns and Noble’s website, joins Debby to discuss the importance of transporting your readers into the world of you story. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:25:01

When You Finish Your Memoir...

1/21/2020
Shelly and Debby have both finished their memoirs and will share what they learned through this very personal experience. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:22:55

Why Most Memoirs Fail

1/14/2020
Join the ladies of The Writers Block as they explore the pitfalls to writing memoir. The last thing you want is for your book to fail, pick up a few tips and some easily guidelines to create a masterpiece, because a Memoir done right is an art! May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:14:54

Weak Endings - #10 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

1/7/2020
Barbara Wallace award winning author of romance and mystery will continue her discussion of the most common writing mistakes. Weak endings are bad in lovemaking and in stories. Debby, Shelly and Barbara will help you reach a great climax to your book. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:19:20

Happy New Years!

12/31/2019
2019 has been a crazy ride for the women of the Writer's Block. Join the ladies as they revisit the resolutions, they set one year ago today. The past year has been like a shot of adrenaline so 2020 is sure to sparkle. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:16:03

Stereotypical Characters and Flat Characters - #9 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

12/24/2019
Barbara Wallace award winning author of romance and mystery will continue her discussion of the most common writing mistakes. Shelly and Debby and Barbara will teach you how to make your characters memorable. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:17:48

Telling, Not Showing - #8 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

12/17/2019
Barbara Wallace award winning author of romance and mystery will continue her discussion of the most common writing mistakes. Debby and Shelly will explore the benefit of showing rather than telling, which include how to emotionally connect your readers with your characters. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:18:51

Conflict - #7 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

12/10/2019
Without conflict, you have no story…good conflict is multi-layered. A great story has two kinds of conflict we will discuss on today’s show. External conflict is the adversity the hero faces from outside forces. Internal conflict is born of the characters thoughts, fears, obligations, needs, desires, etc. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:14:23

Inconsistent Pacing - #6 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

12/3/2019
Pacing is the speed with which your narrative unfolds. The Writer’s Block welcomes Barbara Wallace to talk about the importance of pacing. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:15:23

Dialogue Is not Just Conversation - #5 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

11/26/2019
Today on the block, Barbara Wallace joins us to discuss the importance of honing your dialogue skills... in writing. Dialogue is not just conversation between characters. It is a vital story tool that, if done properly, should: May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:19:06

Failing to Use Setting Effectively - #4 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

11/19/2019
A good setting isn't just where your story takes place. It is an integral part of your story, sometimes to the point where it could actually become a character itself. When you are in your characters POV, you're not just writing what they're saying and thinking... you are writing where they are, what is happening around them, and what stimuli is involved. Written correctly, what they notice about their environment can tell so much about a character. What a real estate agent notices about a house will not be the same thing as what a criminal breaking in will notice. Barbara and Debby will share ways to make your scene stand out by using setting most effectively. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:15:40

Character Derailment - #3 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

11/12/2019
Barbara Wallace, award winning author of romance and mystery, will continue her discussion of the most common writing mistakes. This week's topic is Character Derailment. This is when the character does something so "out of character" that the writer loses credibility and the reader loses interest. Characters need to feel like real people to the reader so the writer can't make them do things just to move the story along or to hit a plot point. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:16:01

Info Dumping - #2 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

11/5/2019
Barbara Wallace and Debby will discuss one of the biggest mistakes rookie writers make... info dumping. To be fair, info dumping ins't limited to beginner writers, but the experienced writer usually knows when the words need to hit the cutting room floor. Back-story, Transition scenes, and world building are three of the common dumping grounds. Barbara and Debby will discuss how information can be woven through-out the story May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:17:26

Starting at the Wrong Place - #1 of the Ten Most Common Mistakes

10/29/2019
Barbara Wallace, award winning author of romance and mystery, will join Debby today to discuss the ten biggest mistakes writers make. They will show you how to identify them, how to avoid them, and how to fix them when you do make them. This week they're discussing what makes a good beginning that will grab your reader and hook them into your story. A good opening scene will introduce us to the main character and their big problem. It will set the tone of the book and hint at the story's theme. Most of all, a good beginning will make the reader want to keep reading! May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:16:09

Trust Your Intuition

10/22/2019
Author Jill Sylvester joins the Writer's Block to discuss her latest book, Trust Your Intuition. In her book she shares 100 ways to transform anxiety and depression for stronger mental health. As a licensed mental health counselor, she guides people to health and wellness. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:21:33

Deborah Monk Books Etsy Shop Grand Opening

10/15/2019
Debby doesn't like traditional marketing tools so she's broken the rules and created her own marketing plan that resonates with her. Today she launches the grand opening of her Etsy store, DeborahMonkBooks. From her Seeds of Wisdom hand-made books to her inspirational jewelry, the shop will be home to all the art from her heart. May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Duration:00:13:05