Donna Carbone
Character Development: How to Make Your Characters Jump Off the Page, Episode 016
Characters are at the core of every story. This episode dives deep into how to create characters that will jump off the page. From types...
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AUTHORS TALKING BOOKISH
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Donna Carbone
Feb 71 min read
An Interview with Grace Sammon: Episode 015
Join us as we interview Grace Sammon, accomplished author, editor and radio show host. We talk about the many hats she wears in the...
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Donna Carbone
Jan 231 min read
How Can Podcasts Benefit Your Writing Career?
We listen to them, we appear on them, and some of us create them: Podcasts, 2024. How can your writing career benefit from them? In this...
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Donna Carbone
Jan 201 min read
2023 Recap of Top Industry Stories: A Look Back and Forward: Episode 013
Donna and Hope take a look at some of the top industry newsworthy topics of 2023 and make some predictions for the upcoming year.
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Donna Carbone
Nov 22, 20231 min read
A Realistic Timeline for a Book Launch and a To Do List to Get You There: Episode 012
Whether you’ve signed a publishing contract or are self-publishing, you need a launch plan. From author brand to gaining an audience, to rel
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Donna Carbone
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Reviews: How to get them, when to listen to them and how to let go? Episode 011
When an author/writer writes a book, they invest not just their time and effort but a piece of their soul. Their hearts.They pour their...
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Donna Carbone
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Writer’s Block: Is it real?
Is writer’s block a real phenomenon? Or is it a story you tell yourself when you aren’t writing? In this episode, we’ll discuss our...
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Donna Carbone
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Showing vs. Telling: When are they appropriate? Episode 009
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone You’ve heard the old adage: Show NOT Tell. Is it true? What are...
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Donna Carbone
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Plotter or Panster or Something In-between? Episode 008
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone Have you heard the terms plotter and panster? What about a...
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Donna Carbone
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Exploring Author Spaces: From Writing Nooks to Creative Havens: Episode 007
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Donna Norman-Carbone and Hope Gibbs Have you ever considered designating a dedicated writing space in...
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Donna Carbone
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Navigating Social Media: Tips for Writers: Episode 006
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone In a sea full of social media platforms, how do you choose the...
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Donna Carbone
Aug 15, 20231 min read
What’s an Author Brand and How Do You Get One? : Episode 005
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone Have you heard the term “brand”? As an author, you’ll need one....
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Donna Carbone
Aug 1, 20231 min read
You’ve Written a First Draft. Now what? : Episode 004
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone So, you have a complete first draft of a novel. Congratulations,...
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Donna Carbone
Jul 18, 20231 min read
So, You Want to Write a Book? Where & How a Writer Begins: Episode 003
Authors Talking Bookish with hosts Hope Gibbs and Donna Norman-Carbone When you want to write a book but don’t know where to begin, there...
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Donna Carbone
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Demystifying the Paths to Publishing: Episode 002
Long before you write the words “THE END,” know the next steps for your book’s future. How does a book get published in 2023?
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Donna Carbone
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Writing C(urriculum) V(itae): What makes you an author? : Episode 001
How do you know when you’re an author? What’s the difference between a writer and an author?
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