Tapping into WHY You’re a Writer

Tapping into WHY You’re a Writer

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 12 minutes

In this episode hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli delve into the essential topic of finding your ‘why’ as a writer. They discuss the significance of understanding your motivation for writing, whether it’s to share knowledge, offer hope, or explore themes dear to you. The duo explains how knowing your why can boost creativity, productivity, and help you push through writer’s block. Additionally, they share personal anecdotes and practical tips on how to keep your why front and center, from using sticky notes to setting daily phone alarms. Perfect for writers of all genres, this episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming to deepen their connection to their writing projects.

The Life of a Character with Laurel Thomas

The Life of a Character with Laurel Thomas

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 12 minutes

In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, award-winning author Laurel Thomas joins the hosts to discuss the internal and hidden lives of characters in fiction writing. With insights from her experience as a writer and instructor, Laurel emphasizes the importance of understanding characters’ goals, motivations, and hidden fears. The conversation delves into how these elements can be effectively incorporated to make characters more relatable and engaging. Drawing examples from ‘The Hunger Games’ and other notable works, Laurel provides valuable tips for writers looking to craft deeper and more nuanced characters. Additionally, the hosts highlight the benefits of joining the Writing Momentum membership, which offers extensive resources, live roundtables, and a supportive community for writers of all levels.

What is a Writers’ Fiction Roundtable with Laurel Thomas

What is a Writers’ Fiction Roundtable with Laurel Thomas

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 16 minutes

In this episode, Chris and Gena welcome award-winning author Laurel Thomas to discuss the concept of Writer’s Fiction Roundtables. Laurel shares her journey from nonfiction to fiction writing, highlights from her novels, and her approach to developing compelling characters and themes. They delve into the structure and purpose of her roundtables, emphasizing their inclusivity and the benefits for both new and experienced writers. The episode also details how these roundtables fit into the Writing Momentum membership program, which supports writers with live events, recorded videos, and discussions.

Sneak Peek into the 2024 Children’s Book Mastery Summit

Sneak Peek into the 2024 Children’s Book Mastery Summit

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 23 minutes

Give your ears some momentum! Listen now: (28:39) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:0028:39 Sneak Peek into the 2024 Children’s Book Mastery Summit AppleGoogle PodcastsPlayer EmbedShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotify Join Christopher and Gena Maselli in this special episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast as they give you…

Why You Should INVEST in Your Writing Career

Why You Should INVEST in Your Writing Career

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 19 minutes

In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss the best ways writers can invest in their careers. They emphasize the importance of investing time, energy, and money into quality training, coaching, and writing groups. They also highlight the limitations of relying solely on free online resources and the value of paid, structured learning programs. The Masellis share their personal experiences and encourage listeners to find ways to invest in their writing, whether through local writers’ groups, conferences, or online courses.

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #4: Building Your Audience NOW

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #4: Building Your Audience NOW

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 11 minutes

Give your ears some momentum! Listen now: (13:51) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:0013:51 Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #4: Building Your Audience NOW AppleGoogle PodcastsPlayer EmbedShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotify In this episode, we delve into the critical importance of building an audience for your writing before…

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #3: Safe Spaces

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #3: Safe Spaces

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 12 minutes

In this episode of the Writing Momentum Podcast, hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli discuss the importance of finding and creating safe spaces for writers. They share personal experiences and tips for recognizing safe environments that foster growth, creativity, and supportive feedback in one’s writing journey. Join them as they explore key elements of a safe space, signs of an unsafe space, and introduce Writing Momentum’s own community as a hub for aspiring and seasoned writers. Tune in for valuable insights and discover how a supportive environment can significantly impact your writing progress.

7 Essential Book Bonuses Every Author Should Include

7 Essential Book Bonuses Every Author Should Include

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 14 minutes

In this solo episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, host Christopher Maselli discusses seven valuable bonuses that authors often overlook but should consider including in their books. These bonuses, which range from photos and graphics to pull quotes and real interactions, can significantly enhance the reader’s experience and add value to the book. Christopher also highlights the importance of reflection questions and takeaways, especially for nonfiction works. Additionally, he introduces the Writing Momentum membership, offering extensive training and co-writing sessions to help authors stay focused and productive.

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #2: The Power of Consistency and Accountability

Giving Your Writing Momentum Tip #2: The Power of Consistency and Accountability

ByChris & Gena Maselli Reading Time: 11 minutes

Join the Writing Momentum podcast with hosts Christopher and Gena Maselli as they discuss the importance of consistency and accountability in achieving writing goals. Discover how writing a little each day can lead to significant progress and learn about the powerful impact of having an accountability partner. They share intriguing statistics from the American Society of Training and Development, highlighting that sharing your writing goals with someone increases your chances of success to 65%, and having an accountability partner can boost it to 95%. Tune in to gain insights on how to finish your book and meet your writing goals by joining a supportive writing community, either locally or online.