Wow. This is a remarkable question-thank you for this…I haven’t set upon an answer yet, but I too ponder about my works in progress and the happenings beyond my lifetime. Hmmm…

The best interview so far this year . What an inspiring woman Aurora is. Especially for someone like me who wants to turn their books into TV . 👍

Very goo overview of this tool. Two questions Does it correct punctuation for dialogue? Can I target its editing for middle grades (ages 9-13) fiction?

Best software on the market, great video!

I found the last part of this the most interesting. I can relate it to having many books on my shelf I have never read. In fact today I gave up on the book that I was 3/4 finished reading I just wasn't enjoying it any longer. I'd love to know more about my own personal interest in books, what I love and what keeps me reading. Sometimes I'm just not aware of why I love one book and don't like another book that my friends tell me they really loved. This will be interesting if in the future somehow we can analyse are reading styles and the writing style and maybe able to match it up with our readers I think this is very fascinating and I wish you would have talked to her more about that topic maybe you can have her back on or have another person to discuss the topic a little bit more in depth.

That was a really inspiring podcast. Keep up the good work Johana.

Another wonderful and informative episode. Thanks Jo & Rachelle ❤ lots of new things for me to have fun playing with.

Loved this! You are so helpful! But I'm disappointed that as a Christian author and entrepreneur you promoted the work of someone who uses Tarot (divination).

I'm interested in AI writing tools for research and historical context. I, too, worry about the question of the human voice and the loss of creativity when using AI. Thank you for an informative and interesting interview.

Thanks for another interesting episode. The huge problem with AI is that it provides a disincentive for young people to develop fundamental writing skills. Established authors may find it a useful compliment to their seasoned skill set, but youngsters would not have had the same hard earned experience to draw on yet. AI can foster a culture of taking short cuts and to NOT put in the work to develop fundamental skills. I've seen this happening in visual art too. Keen to hear your thoughts on this topic.

Coming back to this because of your latest episode. Loved this episode then and it hits differently now that I am a published author and have embraced my Creativity fully. Bless you Joanna. Thank you for you and your work. Love and Gratitude from a fan here in Manila.

Loved Becca's insights! Thank you for having her on your show.

You look exactly how you sound

" Skip navigation Search Avatar image 0:04 / 1:11:34 "Writing Through Fear." What a luxury that most will not have. To write out of fear that one's publisher has given a deadline to finish the first draft and she is running late. Publisher, and agent. One of the hurdles most won't make on his/her journey to a published story.

Thank you, Joanna and Caroline, for shedding some light on the fears of writing (and providing tips for overcoming them), however you still took it to the usual place - that most writers fear being creatively inadequate, that they will "do it wrong" and be judged for it, and that that is the core of all our fears. I beg to differ! After years of listening to shows like this, no one ever talks about fears related to financial problems, survival, family, health, and other daily stresses that some of us just NEED to prioritize over writing - in other words, fears unrelated to self-esteem issues. As a pro writer for the past 15 years, I do not fear being inadequate when it comes to writing. It's what I do best. I also used to consult authors on indie publishing and marketing, so I do not fear that either. And I also honestly don't care about being judged! My only fear is that I will STARVE by spending time finishing my novel as opposed to allocating that time to doing something actually fruitful, like a side hustle that will boost my currently INADEQUATE salary (hence, a fear related to survival)! And since I already write for my day job, I'm often too tired to write novels at the end of the day and I deal with unbearable neck and shoulder pains, too - which proves to be yet another reason completely unrelated to "getting it wrong" or "being judged" (rather, it's a fear related to survival yet again, splashed with some health anxiety - Will my body be able to handle more writing?). What can I say, maybe I am the exception to the rule? Maybe most writers have an easygoing life with only very few responsibilities, more than adequate income, no health concerns, and plenty of free time, with their only real problems and fears being related to their self-esteem? Sorry for the lengthy comment, just wanted to respectfully share my thoughts (and fears!) to showcase that this view/conclusion on perceived inadequacy as a core fear doesn't apply to all writers. P.S: Thanks for the Kickstarter tips, that might actually be worth setting up!

I don't like asking permission. Can you use drawing like in ink or pen.

Thank you so much.

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Wanting things done instantly is a very old human weakness and affects how we interpret even the Bible, even in its original language -- which is why the only word in ancient Hebrew that can be interpreted as "era" or "day", "day" is the most common interpretation. Too bad, or it would be common knowledge that, according to Genesis, in the eras leading up to the final one, the one in which we humans appear, there existed an era in which the family of animals defined by birds were the dominant life form. When we discovered birds are remnants of dinosaurs, and they once dominated the biosphere the way mammals do now, it would have been seen as a confirmation of Genesis not a challenge to it. And you 7th Day Adventists professors would have been able to be morally and intellectually honest.

Wow - I would love it if thylacine's were a thing again - but "Colossal Labs" definitely has a Crichton vibe. Or Skynet vibe - definitely ominous!

Would PWA be suitable for analysing, say, a book of person studies as a result of findings from genealogical research (make sense?) ?

Do you pack and ship yourself Joanna? Or do Book fault do that?

Thank you Jo for this. i've been a listener of your podcast for years. Being a wannabe author information like this is quite useful.

This sucks so much. Smashwords was so much better. I'm definitely considering pulling my books out.

Thank you for continuing to fill my well!

Love your show! Still getting used to the new music 😅

I also love to travel. It's a great way to get a collision of ideas. It's also interesting because America is still very much the New World, and we Americans don't realize it until we (for example) walk through a castle in Germany and encounter the thousand+ year history of where you're standing. There's nothing like that in the US.

I enjoyed this very much! Useful and interesting, would love to have more.

Radnom question, did you invest in crypto?

Entertaining & educational.

Did you write Spear of Destiny because of Constantine?

I’m in western Canada and should be sleeping… and this pops up!! Oooh-should I make a quick cup of tea and dive in? Yuppers!

oh hell yes

Love her poetry and books. She's such a light ❤

I couldn't agree with you more!

Natalie Goldberg wrote in her book Writing Down the Bones how she went in public and wrote tons of poetry for the public.

I'm only ten minutes in and you've given me a bazillion other podcasts to check out. Apparently I'm listening to podcasts, today.

How exciting!

I think I’ll listen to this a lot! X

I'm too much of a wimp for thrillers, but since you mentioned Discovery Writing I wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU again! After reading all the "classic" books on writing, I was should-ing on myself about plotting and planning and blah blah blah. And then I got your book and thought, "FINALLY! I'm NOT undisciplined or lazy or unfocused!" Whew! You gave me such peace of mind and encouragement. AND I just finished my first novel--completely different to the one I had started when I was first reading your book. So my first will become my second. Wishing you all the BEST for this new one!

Just like writing your Audience dictates all of your content creation and social media creativity.

Hey, Joanna, if I set up my own Shopify store, do I need to use ISbn numbers for my books? Thanks

Wonderful podcast. Much enjoyed. Is it an effective strategy to increase your sales of a book or series that may not be doing well by promoting it in the back matter of a book or series you have that is?

Joanna good for you with the improvements in your powerlifting! Can't wait to hear about your experience after doing your first competition.