Multi-published author Patricia Simpson shares tips for self-publishing your book. Click here for a ⁠transcript⁠.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-simpson/support

How to Leverage a Bad Review

Jul 27th, 2023 7m 3s

If you get a low rating on a book, don't just roll your eyes and move on. Try to figure out what the reviewer is trying to tell you with that one star. Author Patricia Simpson shares some real world reviews she has received and how she leverage

POV: Can I Really Wear Those Shoes?

Mar 4th, 2023 7m 57s

Writers head hop all the time. But is this doing a disservice to our characters and readers? We can never know what another person thinks and feels. Not really. Not deep inside. Especially a person from another time, gender or culture. Join me

The Secret to Managing Your Manuscript

Sep 19th, 2022 9m 40s

When you’re writing a book, do you keep a separate calendar for it, so you know what is going on and when? When you edit your chapters, do you often struggle to locate a scene that needs to be changed? (Where is that swordfight, anyway?) When y

5 Reasons to Keep Creating During Troubled Times

Jun 7th, 2020 31m 16s

When you are experiencing trouble in your life, it is easy to get discouraged and depressed. You may even feel that nothing matters or that anything you think or do is insignificant. Don't despair. Writing well may be the best revenge...---

Build a High Concept Statement in 4 Easy Steps

Apr 15th, 2020 11m 31s

Use the if/then/issue/finesse method to build the pitch for your book. You get one sentence to capture an audience. Make it a high concept statement!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-simpson/support

Writing in the Time of Covid-19

Apr 7th, 2020 10m 13s

Staying positive and productive, even when our freedom is curtailed.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-simpson/support

6 Reasons to Narrate Your Book

Mar 5th, 2020 11m 50s

Learn why you might want to narrate your book before you publish it, and how narration can improve your writing. For tips on how to narrate your book, see https://patriciasimpson.com/tips--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.

Why Are We Fascinated by Post-Apocalyptic Fiction?

Aug 29th, 2019 16m 22s

It’s the ultimate what if, isn’t it? If a planetary disaster occurs, how would we survive? More than any generation before us, we can envision this possibility. That is why we love stories that show us the way through.--- Support this podca

5 Differences Between Dreadpunk and Steampunk.

Aug 10th, 2019 11m 1s

There’s a fairly new genre called Dreadpunk. I have been writing Dreadpunk for years and didn’t know it! Do you know what you really like to read or write? Is it Dreadpunk or Steampunk?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co

Follow Your Bliss

Jul 11th, 2019 14m 24s

Following your bliss can transform your life and bring back your sense of joy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-simpson/support

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