John Helps You Write Better is your all-in-one better-than-college help and advice in writing and publishing your books. It's all about giving you the career as a successful author you've always dreamed of.
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Some options for the symphony of your opening
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In today's episode, I want to give you a few more options for opening your narrative that aren't dialogue.על ידי John Adamus
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Are you really sure about opening your work with dialogue?
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In today's episode I want to talk to you about that opening line your character says at the start of your story. Are you sure you want to do that?על ידי John Adamus
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I still don't want you worrying about pacing.
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In today's episode, I have more things to say about pacing. Stop worrying about it.על ידי John Adamus
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What you need to know about tension and release
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In today's episode, I want talk to you about how to manipulate tension and do something with it, no matter what you're writing.על ידי John Adamus
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The return of the Writers Chat 10-17
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The Writers Chat emerges from its long slumber to be your spot to get answers to all your creating, writing, editing, and publishing questions. In this chat, I talk about the value of art, why NCIS Origins doesn't work, why flashbacks can be boring, and how much procrastinating is "just right"על ידי John Adamus
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You should put some good out into the world.
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the power your words have.על ידי John Adamus
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No, I don't want you to worry about pacing.
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your pacing and why it may not be the issue you're swearing that it is.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the goals your character may have.על ידי John Adamus
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When was the last time you celebrated a win?
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about celebrating victories. If you've had any wins, they count.על ידי John Adamus
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Installing and uninstalling software in your head
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about what you've got in your head.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, let's talk about belief.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about seventy-seven dollars and sixty-three cents.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how you're writing action beats.על ידי John Adamus
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How to build better dialogue and tension
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In today's episode, let's talk about talking.על ידי John Adamus
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The switch you have to flip in your head
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the difference between thinking you're writing to make them happy and your writing making you happy.על ידי John Adamus
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To do lists, Costco, and your writing
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about getting things done and what Costco can teach us about how to do things.על ידי John Adamus
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Talking about haves and have nots (sort of)
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about some have and have nots that maybe come up in your creative process.על ידי John Adamus
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Please do not watch the new Matlock
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In today's episode, I would like to save you a whole hour of your life and tell you why you should avoid the new version of Matlock.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I keep talking about the worst warlock in an MMO and how it parallels your writing journeyעל ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the parallels between my not-so-great MMO playing and you working towards your publishing goals.על ידי John Adamus
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Answering "Where do I start?" part 3
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In today's episode, I conclude the three-part answer to "Where do I start?"על ידי John Adamus
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BONUS!! What are people looking for in your first pages?
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In this BONUS episode, I want to talk to you about what you need to do in your first few pages, no matter what you're writing.על ידי John Adamus
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Answering "where do I start" part 2
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In today's episode, I continue to answer the question "Where do I start?"על ידי John Adamus
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Answering "Where do I start", part 1
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In today's episode, I answer the question "Where do I start?" which a lot of writers ask me and I feel like I don't answer clearly enough. Until now.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode I want to talk to you about how loaded and vague the word "professional is and how you need to kick it out of your thinking as a writer.על ידי John Adamus
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The help goes where the help needs to go
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In today's episode I want to talk to you about what exactly the help you ask for from an editor looks like and how it works.על ידי John Adamus
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Asking for help makes a difference
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about asking for help with your work.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I continue to point out reasons why you need to yeet NaNo to the curb.על ידי John Adamus
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Why you don't need NaNoWriMo, part 1
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about ditching NaNo for good.על ידי John Adamus
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Please put your ego down a little. It's getting in the way.
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In today's episode I want to remind you that you need to be open to all kinds of feedback - even the stuff that says you're maybe not as good as you think you are.על ידי John Adamus
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WORKSHOP AUDIO - What you need to know about Publishing
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This past weekend I spoke at the virtual Story Valley Writing Conference. Here's the audio from the Sunday workshop and Q&A all about publishing.על ידי John Adamus
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WORKSHOP AUDIO! How to Build Characters
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This past weekend I was fortunate enough to speak at the Story Valley virtual Writing Conference. Here is the audio from Saturday's panel on building characters.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to ask you to look at your definition of "good" when you talk about someone being a "good writer."על ידי John Adamus
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A challenge for those of you about to publish traditionally
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In today's episode, I'm issuing a challenge to any author about to publish their work traditionally and go out on submission.על ידי John Adamus
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What to do when your expectations aren't met
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In today's episode, I want to tell you about the road construction that isn't happening and how that can mean something to your writing.על ידי John Adamus
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In this week's Writers Chat, it's 13 answers for 13 questions, including how to start a horror story, when you have enough beta readers, and how to prove that you're a good writer.על ידי John Adamus
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What to look for in a writing community or writing space
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the groups you join when you're a writer.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why you shouldn't rush to fame you're expecting as an author.על ידי John Adamus
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In this longer episode, I'd like to talk to you about building an audience.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the importance of asking questions.על ידי John Adamus
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Are you sure you need a SFW account and an NSFW account?
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In today's episode I'd like to speak to those writers who are on the fence about making separate accounts for their SFW writing and their NSFW art.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about Kindle Vella and serialization.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode I want to remind you that you have to do your best, not your fastest.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the impact you can have on your reader.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I have a few things to tell you about plot twists.על ידי John Adamus
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4 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Plot
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in today's episode, here's the audio from yesterday's YouTube video all about mistakes in your plotעל ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I've got some marketing advice for you.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode I want to talk to you about why people are always telling writers to read more.על ידי John Adamus
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your approach to marketing.על ידי John Adamus
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How to write a book in less than forever
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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your writing schedule.על ידי John Adamus
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