Episodes

Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Completing a book manuscript is no small feat, but with CHECKMATE, you have a clear checklist to guide you every step of the way. Take your time, embrace feedback, and celebrate every milestone. Your hard work will pay off when your book is in the hands of eager readers.

Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
TWISTED: A Framework for Writing Perfect Plot Twists
Crafting a perfect plot twist is challenging, but using the TWISTED framework ensures your twists are impactful, surprising, and satisfying. By teasing clues, subverting expectations, and delivering emotional resonance, you’ll keep readers hooked from start to finish.

Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
While AI narration has certainly come far, it still falls into “impersonal impersonations” that can’t yet rival the nuanced emotional connection offered by human narration. The industry will undoubtedly find more ways to bridge this gap as technology evolves. However, humans still hold the narrative reins regarding depth, emotion, and the ability to connect genuinely.

Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Writing from different gender perspectives is about finding the balance between authenticity and individuality. Authors can write male and female perspectives that resonate deeply with readers by focusing on each character’s objective perspective, understanding their inner world, and staying true to their personal experiences. Gender influences the lens, but the depth of the character ultimately connects with the audience.

Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Reading is often viewed as a self-indulgent pastime, but it’s a treasure trove of growth, creativity, and inspiration. It’s time to cast aside any lingering guilt and fully embrace reading as the perfect guilty pleasure. Writers and readers, pick up that book you’ve been eyeing, lose yourself in its pages, and let your imagination soar. After all, every word you read is part of the beautiful journey of becoming a better writer or a more insightful reader.

Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Accurate and timely royalty payments are essential for sustaining a livelihood in content creation. By understanding the common issues that can lead to payment discrepancies and taking proactive steps to address them, you can ensure that the math starts “mathing” in your favor. Don’t hesitate to advocate for yourself and seek the necessary support to rectify any issues with your royalty payments.

Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Book keywords are like hidden keys waiting to unlock the full potential of your work. By choosing them thoughtfully, you can connect with readers eager to discover stories like yours. Remember, a well-chosen keyword is not just about being found—it’s about finding the right fit, just like a key to a lock.

Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Navigating the World of Book Reviews: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:
Whether good, bad, or ugly, book reviews are all part of the writing journey. It’s natural to feel affected by them, but don’t let them define your worth or derail your passion. Remember, reviews are subjective reflections of individual tastes and experiences. Most importantly, you keep writing, learning, and improving.

Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Writing is an art, and art is subjective. But those moments when you feel a surge of excitement, when the words flow effortlessly, and when the story resonates deeply with both you and your readers are the moments you should trust. Good vibrations are your writing institution’s way of telling you that you’re onto something special.

Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
“They Not Like Us”
Genres provide the framework for stories, but authors’ styles and techniques are deeply personal. From pacing and tone to world-building and character development, no two writers are exactly alike, even if they share a bookshelf. The diversity in authorial voices within a genre keeps readers coming back for more—it makes reading an endless exploration of new perspectives and styles. So, while two authors might write in the same genre, they honestly “not like us”—each brings something unique to the table.

Author Vivian Moore
A podcast where writers, authors, and readers connect. Through inspiring dialogue, innovative conversations author interviews, and insight into the dynamics of the publishing world