I briefly discuss NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, which begins November 1), then talk about my current work in progress. I also offer what I hope are some words of encouragement on whether or not you should stick with a piece of writing even if you don’t feel a deep connection with it. ********** Find out about NaNoWriMo (& sign up, if you’d like) here: https://nanowrimo.org ********** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Victorian-Era-Spiritualism--Part-1-The-Fox-Sisters-e187d57

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NaNoWriMo, & What I’m Working On Now

Ekphrastic poetry includes vivid imagery about a work of art created by another artist. You may have read ekphrastic poems inspired by paintings or sculptures, but they can also be about music, dance, and other forms of art. I explain some reasons why ekphrastic poetry can be so appealing to readers and writers, and how these poems can get our creative juices flowing. ********************* Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Its-Just-the-Beginning-Victorian-Views-on-Death-and-Mourning-Rituals-e17hpmt ********************* References Craven, Jackie. “What Is Ekphrastic Poetry?” https://www.thoughtco.com/ekphrastic-poetry-definition-examples-4174699 Huff, Hannah. “Ekphrastic Poetry: When Art Kindles Literature.” https://notesofoak.com/discover-literature/ekphrastic-poetry/ Poetry Teatime. “Ekphrastic Poetry.” https://poetryteatime.com/blog/ekphrastic-poetry Poets.org. “Notes on Ekphrastic.” https://poets.org/text/notes-ekphrasis Power Poetry. “5 Tips for Writing Ekphrastic Poetry.” https://powerpoetry.org/actions/5-tips-writing-ekphrastic-poetry Rau, Christina M. “Your Guide to Ekphrastic Poetry (It’s Fantastic!).” https://bookriot.com/ekphrastic-poetry/

Exploring the Possibilities of Ekphrastic Poetry

I discuss some of the reasons why H. H. Munro (Saki) is considered by many to be a master of both satire and the short story, as well as some of the characteristics of the Edwardian Era, which Munro knew so well and incorporated into his oeuvre. ***************************************************************************************** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Look-at-the-Victorian-Freak-Show-e16tja7 ***************************************************************************************** References “Edwardian Era.” Wikipedia, September 7, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian_era. Hitchens, Christopher. “Saki: Where the Wild Things Are.” Arguably. New York: Twelve, 2012. Mair, Alex. “The Dark Satire of H.H. Munro.” Thresholds, 2017, http://thresholds.chi.ac.uk/the-dark-satire-of-h-h-munro/. Mambrol, Nasrullah. “Analysis of Saki’s (H. H. Munro) Stories.” Literary Theory and Criticism, November 22, 2019, https://literariness.org/2019/11/22/analysis-of-sakis-h-h-munro-stories/. Reimann, Matt. “Hector Hugh Munro: The Strange Ideology of Saki.” Books Tell You Why, December 18, 2015, https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hector-hugh-munro-the-strange-ideology-of-saki. Saki (H.H. Munro). “Reginald’s Christmas Revel.” The Complete Saki. New York: Penguin Books, 1982. Saki (H.H. Munro). “Reginald’s Peace Poem.” The Complete Saki. New York: Penguin Books, 1982. “Saki.” Wikipedia, September 8, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saki. “Saki: Scottish Writer.” Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saki-Scottish-writer.

H. H. Munro (Saki): Master of Satire and the Short Story

I recently spoke to Marijah V. about writing, music, traveling, and a number of other topics. I think writers and non-writers alike can take away a great deal from our discussion! Marijah’s bio (from Amazon): Marijah, author and musician, resides between San Diego, CA and Baltimore, MD. She has attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance, a Master of Management Degree specializing in Human Resources Management, and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in General Psychology. Marijah created a small non-profit organization, 'Mjai V.'s Worldwide Reach', to educate others about the cultural, economic, educational, and agricultural differences across the globe that impact not only outside countries, but the United States as well, in order to create innovative solutions to make a positive difference. Marijah, known primarily for her wanderlust endeavors and destination adventure sharing on social media, travels worldwide and attains her inspiration from all over the globe. She is featured at one of the biggest annual events in Maryland, the Baltimore Book Festival. Web site: http://www.MarijahVWanderlust.com Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/Marijah-V/e/B07MVHYHHY/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ZeMagicalWanderlust ****************************************************************************** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Short-Overview-of-Mesmerism-e168npc

Writing, Music, Travel, & more…with Marijah V.!

I discuss some characteristics of the jisei, aka the Japanese death poem, and some reasons this form of poetry is so deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and provide some insight into what this type of poetry can teach us about life. ***************************************************************************************** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the first episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Brief-History-of-the-Penny-Dreadful-e15jj10 ***************************************************************************************** References: "Death poem." Wikipedia, July 13, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_poem. Fisher, Martini. "The Honorable Death: Samurai and Seppuku in Feudal Japan." Ancient Origins, July 2, 2020, https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/honorable-death-samurai-and-suicide-feudal-japan-005822. "Haiku and Tanka Poems on Deathbed." Masterpieces of Japanese Culture, https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/literatures-and-poems/japanese-death-poems-by-famous-people. Kincaid, Chris. "Jisei: the Japanese Death Poem." Japan Powered, December 1, 2013, https://www.japanpowered.com/japan-culture/jisei-the-japanse-death-poem. Rose, Gayle Walters. "Jisei, Japanese Death Poems." dVerse, September 24, 2015, https://dversepoets.com/2015/09/24/jisei-japanese-death-poems/. Strusiewicz, Cezary Jan. "Jisei: The Art of Japanese Death Poems." Tokyo Weekender, January 07, 2021, https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2021/01/jisei-japanese-death-poems/.

An Intro to Jisei (the Japanese Death Poem)

I recently had a great discussion with writer WB Welch about novellas, horror writing, poetry, and how writers can fit writing into a busy schedule and effectively use social media. ***** About WB Welch: While she's spent most of her professional career in marketing and customer communications, WB has had many hobbies over the years, including photography and natural skin care and holistic remedies. She studied and became certified in personal training and corrective exercise, and she’s always been an adrenaline junkie. She’s been bungee jumping, skydiving, owned a Yamaha R1 for a time (before it was so woefully stollen), and she was getting pretty decent at staying on top of a skateboard before chronic illness slowed her down a little. She’s currently working as an email developer while writing in her free time. She often focuses on the darker side of human emotions, striving to write honest fiction with texture. Publishing credits include Blood Drops, The Last Letter, and Wet Water, as well as “Baby Muncher” in the 16th edition of Thrice Fiction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University. Links: Website: https://www.wbwelch.com Rose's Gold Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097S7HMLV Mailing list signup: http://eepurl.com/hzWcvb Twitter: @authorwbwelch ***** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! I also have a NEW podcast, debuting on August 8! Check out the trailer here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96

Talking with...WB Welch!

This episode originally aired on September 06, 2020. I think this question is on a lot of writers’ minds, and it applies to many other areas of our lives. ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Links to Stuff I Mentioned in This Episode: #PitMad: https://pitchwars.org/pitmad/ JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): https://nanowrimo.org/ Here's what I used to estimate how much Stephen King has written since 1992: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King

“Encore” episode: Quantity v. Quality: What’s a Writer To Do??????

This week, I’m revisiting an topic that I originally discussed in my August 16, 2020 episode. Choosing a title is difficult for many of us (myself included), but there are a number of ways we can make this process easier for ourselves.************************************************************************************************************************************************* Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and I'd really appreciate it if you can rate and review me on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about my show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Helpful links: "Naming Your Novel: How to Choose a Fiction Title That Fits," by Jacob Mohr: https://www.tckpublishing.com/how-to-choose-a-fiction-title/ "Coming Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel": https://nybookeditors.com/2017/02/coming-perfect-title-novel/ "How to Come Up With a Good Book Title": https://www.wikihow.com/Come-Up-with-a-Good-Book-Title "Can a Book Title be Copyrighted?" by Jean Murray: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/can-a-book-title-be-copyrighted-3974593#:~:text=Book%20Titles%20Typically%20Can't,not%20eligible%20to%20be%20copyrighted.

Encore Episode: Choosing the “Right” Book Title: It’s Not an Exact Science, After All!

I originally covered impostor syndrome in my August 2, 2020, episode, but since it’s something many of us (writers & non-writers alike) deal with, I thought it would be a good one to revisit.************************************************************Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!************************************Helpful links: "The Reality of Imposter Syndrome," by Megan Dalla-Camina: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-women/201809/the-reality-imposter-syndrome "How Artists Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome," by Dom Carter: https://www.creativebloq.com/features/how-artists-can-overcome-imposter-syndrome "8 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist," by Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/8-ways-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-as-an-artist "How to Battle Impostor Syndrome: Owning Your Writing as Art," by Marian Ryan: https://thewritelife.com/battle-impostor-syndrome/

Encore episode: Feel Like an Impostor? You’re NOT Alone!

This episode originally aired on December 15, 2019. I feel I’ve come a long way as a podcaster since then, but my attitude toward self-promotion hasn’t changed. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

Encore episode: Self-promotion: A Necessary Evil. (Emphasis on “Evil.”)

In this week's episode, I provide an edited version of a Patreon-only episode that aired several months ago, on what I think it means for writers to be "good with words." Also, I signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo, and will be focusing on that during the month of July. If you'd also like to do Camp NaNoWriMo, you can learn more about it and sign up here: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

My Take on What It Means to Be "Good with Words"

No matter what your book is about or how well-written it is, the blurb on the front cover or product page can make or break it. I discuss why blurbs are so important for writers, and (because writing good blurbs CAN be intimidating!) provide tips on writing them. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** References "How to Write a Book Blurb: A Guide for Novelists." Reedsy, September 12, 2018, https://blog.reedsy.com/write-blurb-novel/. Kotobee. "10 Tips to Write a Book Blurb That Sells." Kotobee Blog, March 13, 2019, https://blog.kotobee.com/book-blurb/. Rabbit, Esther. "How To Write The Perfect Blurb (Examples, Formula, Opening Statements, etc.)." Esther Rabbit, January 14, 2019, https://estherrabbit.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-blurb/. Riding, James. "Summary judgement: a brief history of the book blurb." Prospect, June 15, 2021, https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/arts-and-books/summary-judgement-a-brief-history-of-the-book-blurb. "The Do’s and Don’ts of How to Write a Blurb for Your Novel." Blurb, https://www.blurb.com/blog/writing-blurbs-for-novels/. 

Blabbing about Book Blurbs

I discuss why writers use beta readers for their works-in-progress, and describe some things writers should look out for in searching for beta readers. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** References Bradshaw, Claire. "Ultimate Guide: How To Work With Beta Readers." Writer's Edit, https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/ultimate-guide-work-beta-readers/. Gribble, Sarah. "The Writer’s Guide to Beta Readers: What Is a Beta Reader?" The Write Practice, https://thewritepractice.com/beta-readers-definition/. "What are Beta Readers — and How to Find Them." Reedsy, June 25, 2019, https://blog.reedsy.com/beta-readers/. 

A Bit About Beta Reading

Although they don't seem to get as much attention as novels and short stories, I believe novellas can stand on their own as great literary works. I discuss some unique characteristics of novellas and types of novellas, and explain some benefits of reading them...and crafting your own. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** Novella References Deverell, Eva. "How To Write A Novella." https://www.eadeverell.com/how-to-write-a-novella/. Jordan. "How to write a novella: 6 essential tips." NowNovel, https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-novella-6-tips/. McEwan, Ian. "Some Notes on the Novella." The New Yorker, October 29, 2012, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/some-notes-on-the-novella?irclickid=Q6TzvUx4VxyLWyRwUx0Mo38cUkBwT%3A2Z3y4eS80&irgwc=1&source=affiliate_impactpmx_12f6tote_desktop_Bing%20Rebates%20by%20Microsoft&utm_source=impact-affiliate&utm_medium=2003851&utm_campaign=impact&utm_content=Logo&utm_brand=tny. Meer, Syed Hunbbel. "Differences Between a Short Story, Novelette, Novella, & a Novel." Owlcation, June 3, 2016, https://owlcation.com/humanities/Difference-Between-A-Short-Story-Novelette-Novella-And-A-Novel. "What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)." Reedsy, April 2, 2021, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-a-novella/. ***************************************************************************************** July's NaNoWriMo is right around the corner...and you can sign up now! You can learn more at https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo.

The Novella: An Introduction

Although proofreading and copy-editing are not the most glamorous aspects of writing, I believe it's crucial for writers (self-published or not) to be able to proofread and copy-edit their works. I explain why I feel this way, and provide some ways you can start to develop these skills. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** References "Proofreading." The Writing Center: University of Wisconsin - Madison, https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/grammarpunct/proofreading/. "Proofreading: What is it? And Can You Do it Yourself?" Reedsy, January 31, 2020, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-proofreading/. Calonia, Jennifer. "What Is Proofreading?" Grammarly, September 15, 2020, https://www.grammarly.com/blog/proofreading/. McCombes, Shona. "A quick guide to proofreading." Scribbr, November 27, 2020, https://www.scribbr.com/language-rules/what-is-proofreading/.

Proofreading and Copy-Editing Basics

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