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Writing Momentum Christopher and Gena Maselli
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Writing Momentum is the podcast all about writing, publishing, building your author brand, and selling your book.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli tackle questions and answers about writing, independent publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, branding your author platform, marketing, and even the best apps to use to give your freelance writing career success.
Put yourself on the fast track to success when you get writing momentum today!
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Do You Need Formal Education to Be a Writer?
In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli explore the common question of whether a formal degree is necessary to become a successful writer. They discuss their personal experiences with formal education in writing, highlighting the pros and cons of pursuing a writing degree versus self-education through resources like writers' conferences and continual learning. They emphasize the importance of continuous education in writing, publishing, and marketing, regardless of one's educational background. The episode provides insight into the writing industry standards, the publishing process, and the critical role of marketing in a writer's career. Through their discussion, they reassure listeners that while formal education can be beneficial, it is not a prerequisite for success in writing, encouraging writers to focus on continuous learning and improvement.
00:00 Introduction to the Writing Momentum Podcast00:15 The Big Question: Do You Need a Degree to Write?01:55 Personal Experiences and Insights on Formal Education04:37 The Continuous Journey of Learning in Writing07:22 Understanding Publishing, Marketing, and Industry Standards13:13 The Importance of Continuous Self-Education16:10 Conclusion: Your Path to Writing Success
LINKS:
Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com -
How Do You Keep Your Head in the Writing Game?
In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Gena and Christopher Maselli discuss the importance of staying engaged in the 'writing world' for both emerging and experienced writers. They explore what constitutes the writing world, including the processes of writing, publishing, and marketing. The Maselli's emphasize the ease of distraction in today’s world and the necessity of keeping writing goals top of mind. They suggest various methods for staying focused, such as listening to podcasts, reading or listening to books on writing, and participating in writing groups or conferences. The hosts also share personal challenges with maintaining momentum and offer solutions like setting appointments to write and seeking encouragement and advice from fellow writers. Furthermore, they discuss the benefits of attending writers' conferences to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to join their online writing group and encourages writers to form connections with others in the writing community to share successes, challenges, and to learn from each other.
00:00 Welcome to the Writing Momentum Podcast00:14 Exploring the Writing World: Staying Focused and Motivated03:10 Practical Tips to Stay Engaged in Writing05:48 Leveraging Community and Resources for Writing Success08:53 The Value of Writing Conferences and Networking16:10 Closing Thoughts: Join the Writing World for Success
LINKS:
Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com -
Kickstart Your Writing Career: Emerging Writers' Guide
Gena and Christopher Maselli host the Writing Momentum Podcast, targeting emerging writers aspiring to write a book. They emphasize that the writing journey is not competitive and there's space for everyone. The podcast provides practical tips, including choosing a genre, understanding genre specifics, and the importance of knowing the rules before breaking them. They recommend reading extensively within one's genre, outlining other works, and learning about story structures with resources like Ronald Tobias's '20 Master Plots'. The hosts also stress the importance of joining the writing community for support and growth, encouraging listeners to engage with groups, conferences, and online platforms like Writing Momentum. They urge listeners to write daily, read in their genre, and join writing courses or communities. The podcast underscores that identifying as a writer is crucial, encouraging a mindset shift to embrace the writer's identity confidently.
00:00 Welcome to the Writing Momentum Podcast!01:04 Embracing the Journey: Tips for New Writers01:45 Choosing Your Genre: The First Step to Writing a Book02:09 Understanding Genre Rules and Why They Matter05:58 The Importance of Reading and Analyzing Your Chosen Genre10:01 Navigating the Writing World: Conferences, Groups, and Resources14:57 Embracing Your Identity as a Writer16:36 Practical Writing Tips and Encouragement18:32 Join Us on Your Writing Journey19:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Subscribe
LINKS:
20 Master Plots by Ronald Tobias on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dsYvqOlLiz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com -
Just Finish Your First Draft
In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss strategies for finishing first drafts, acknowledging it as a significant challenge for many writers. They emphasize the importance of completing a draft regardless of its initial quality and suggest focusing on editing afterward to improve it. The hosts share personal experiences, tips for maintaining momentum, including setting writing goals and knowing the direction of your story, whether you're more of a plotter or a pantser. Additionally, they introduce their Wednesday Writing Moments, an online group writing session for accountability and progress. The discussion aims to encourage writers to keep working towards completing their first drafts by providing practical advice and shared experiences.
00:00 Kickstarting Your First Draft: Overcoming the Pain Points
02:50 The Simple, Yet Profound Solution to Finishing Your Draft
03:20 Editing vs. Writing: The Easier Path to a Finished Book
07:04 Setting Goals: The Key to Maintaining Writing Momentum
08:53 Plotting vs. Pantsing: Finding Your Writing Style
13:18 The Power of Writing Together: Accountability and Progress
15:36 Closing Thoughts: Just Write It
LINKS:
Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com -
Habits That will TANK Your Writing - Part 3
In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, hosts Gena and Christopher Maselli explore the final habit in their series that can significantly hinder a writer's productivity: excessive, mindless screen time. They discuss how spending too much time on devices like televisions, computers, mobile phones, and video game screens without purpose can detract from valuable writing time. The Masellis share personal experiences and strategies to reduce mindless screen time, emphasizing the importance of being intentional with how one spends their screen time. They encourage listeners to engage in activities that contribute to their writing goals and suggest ways to reduce mindless screen time to improve focus, creativity, and ultimately, writing output.
00:00 Welcome to the Writing Momentum Podcast!
00:28 Recap: Habits That Can Tank Your Writing - Parts 1 & 2
02:36 The Final Habit: Mindless Screen Time
03:14 The Shocking Reality of Screen Time
04:45 Calculating the Impact of Screen Time on Your Life
09:37 Reallocating Screen Time to Boost Writing Productivity
15:02 Practical Steps to Reduce Mindless Screen Time
18:26 Conclusion: The Power of Intentional Time Management
LINKS:
Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com -
Habits That Will TANK Your Writing - Part 2
In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Gena and Christopher Maselli discuss everyday habits that can negatively impact your writing progress. They address the dangers of comparison and disengagement from the writing community, emphasizing the importance of staying connected and involved. The conversation highlights how distractions and perfectionism can halt a writer's momentum, offering practical solutions like using focus modes on devices and understanding the creative versus technical aspects of writing and editing. Additionally, they talk about the fallacy of the solitary writing venture and advocate for collaboration and networking within the writing community, including the benefits of joining writing groups and attending conferences. The Masellis stress the importance of making small, manageable changes to overcome these detrimental habits and invite listeners to subscribe for more insights.
00:00 Introduction: Everyday Habits That Tank Your Writing00:26 Recap of Previous Episode: Comparison and Disengagement03:06 The Importance of Staying Engaged in the Writing World03:35 The Power of Community in Writing07:41 The Dangers of Distraction and Perfectionism12:18 The Role of Perfectionism in Writing and Marketing20:01 Taking Small Steps Towards Improvement21:00 Conclusion: Subscribe and Stay Tuned for More
LINKS:
Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.comWrite with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com
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A Wealth Of Knowledge!!
I love listening to Chris and Gena talk about writing. The experience and knowledge they bring to the table makes you feel like you can accomplish your goals in writing. Thank you both so much!
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Chris and Gena share such valuable information for writers. They teach practical methods and cover all aspects of the writing process. A must listen for all aspiring writers.
My Happy Place Podcast and The One That Helps Me Most With Writing
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Writing Momentum is the podcast I NEVER miss (except for the past month or so as an overwhelming amount of work and an arm surgery took way too much time away from writing and learning about writing). And that’s sad, because this podcast is honestly my happy place in the podcast world: it always cheers me up to hear Chris and Gena and Rene’s voices, and I always learn something new and come away encouraged! I just got caught up and am very happy and more educated now :-)
I’m a voracious podcast listener—everything from writing/marketing podcasts like this one to history, SEO, marketing, business, politics, language learning, web design, etc.—and listen 2-6 hours every day. I just counted, and I’m subscribed to over 130 podcasts (in Pocket Casts, BTW, which is much better than Apple Podcasts and Spotify, except it doesn’t let you leave reviews), and listen to most all of them depending on my mood and needs. So I know a lot about what makes for a good podcast and this is one of the best!
Subscribe now—you’ll be happy you did and smarter for it!
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