The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar

Writing about love

Love is in the air...and so are a lot of clichés and sappy, chocolate-covered metaphors.Love is so central to our lives and to our stories, so why is it so hard to write about it with honesty and sincerity? In honor of Valentine's day coming up this Friday, this week we're talking about how to write about love and the human connections we form without all the sap and cheese. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00- We love love, we hate clichés1:30- Why love is central to so many stories3:00- Amateur writing is plagued with clichés3:50- Conflict drives forward a story5:00- Types of conflict that work alongside love7:30- Always include the complications8:00- The heart and other metaphors to avoid13:00- Adding Humor16:00- Leaning into the specific with dialogue20:40- Embrace nuance and uncertainty👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

How to Defeat Imposter syndrome

Often the biggest barriers are the ones that just keep us from getting started.When we work with writers, they have this great idea that is just itching to be brought to life. But many wonder if they're good enough to do the idea justice. Or if they know enough to even really get started bringing it to the page. Writer's often face what we culturally call "imposter syndrome," or the idea that you're somehow just "pretending" to be able to do what you're doing. This week, Amanda relates how you can step past this feeling and trust yourself to write your book.🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:30- The lure and danger of rabbit holes3:30- Reading as you write4:00- What exactly is "good writing"4:45- You can't write a rough draft without getting better at writing6:00- Embrace learning by doing6:30- Imposter Syndrome8:00- Why imposter syndrome is so common in writers10:30-Templates take out the joy11:00- Imposter syndrome is a lie yourself about everyone else12:30- Steinbeck's Diary 16:00- 4 Questions to ask yourself to turn imposter syndrome on its head👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

Why Pillars are the Secret to Marketing Your Book

Writing a book and marketing it are two completely different beasts. It's a big shift to go from writing, editing, and polishing your book to talking about it with people in order to get them excited and invested in learning about your ideas. This week, Amanda lays out why identifying the core pillars of your ideas is a key step in this shift and how to make one tool that will help you prepare for any marketing opportunity. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:00- Boiling ideas down to bite-size concepts3:00--Balancing big ideas and distinguishing details4:00- Building your pillars5:00- What is a pillar?7:15- Developing 5 talking points9:30- Creating a preparation grid11:00- Example of how the grid works with a book14:00- Customizing for audience and context19:00- Maintaining your enthusiasm for your ideas👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

Sneaky ways writers procrastinate

Sometimes we know exactly what procrastination feels and looks like--a classic case of the idunwannas is plenty hard to overcome on its own. We can remind ourselves that yes, we really do want to and find ways to make the process fun again. But that is not the only way you may be procrastinating, and the sneaky ways are the hardest to recognize and conquer. Watch for how to recognize four ways procrastination can disguise itself and how to get back on track!🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!0:00 - Introduction2:00 Have you stalled out on your resolution?2:30- What is procrastination (and what it isn't)4:00 Planning and thinking aren't procrastination5:30- Rest is not procrastination6:40- Playing and experimenting is not procrastination8:35- Sneaky Procrastination 1- Trying to learn everything15:00 Sneaky Procrastination 2- Researching publishing paths too early19:00- Sneaky Procrastination 3- Editing before you're done23:00- Sneaky Procrastination 4- Cleaning your house27:00- How to avoid procrastinationFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

Measuring Productivity Beyond Wordcount

One of the most obvious ways to measure the progress you've made on your book is word count. But writing a book is more than just stringing words together (otherwise, it wouldn't be so hard). When you feel like you're putting in the mental effort, but not seeing that word counter go up, it can make you lose that precious new year's momentum and energy. There are other forms of work that go into a book than putting words on the screen. Watch today to see how to make sure you're allowing time for this work AND celebrating your progress when you do.🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!0:00 - Introduction- Happy New Year!1:40- Writing is more than just writing4:00- Problems of "must make words" mentality6:00- Making honest output goals10:00- The sunk cost fallacy trap11:00- Don't skip development17:00- How focusing on wordcount triggers block20:00- Working through exhaustion isn't productive22:00- Building in play time23:00 5 ways to measure productivity differently23:20: Count time, not words25:00--Light multitasking27:00- Schedule rest30:00- Differentiate your accountability32:00-Put caps on your research and prep stepsFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

The Secret to Unstoppable Writing Momentum

Happy New Year!The New Year is a time we set new goals for ourselves--but so often we don't set the framework and habits needed to make that goal successful. This week, Amanda reviews why celebrating every win is important to keep you going through the long process of writing your book. Happy writing is writing that lasts!🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!0:00 - Introduction- Happy New Year!2:00- Why you should celebrate every win4:15- Neuroscience of habit6:20- Reinforcing your writer's identity8:00- Long term projects need long term motivation10:00- Wins help you talk about the book13:00- Gets people excited about your book15:00- Celebrate development and planning as milestones18:00- Thinking counts!20:00- Marking benchmarks21:00- Celebrate submissions and sales efforts22:00- How to retrain negative thoughtsFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

How to choose the right support for your memoir

There is a pervasive myth of solitary writers who toil away completely on their own before emerging with a sparkling, perfectly polished book ready to hand off to the publishers. While much of writing can be a lonely and solitary endeavor, this image is a myth because writers need and get support for their work all the time. The question many writers face is not whether they need support (they do!), but what kind of support they most need, where to look for it, and whether they should invest money in that support. In this week's video, Amanda reviews three questions you should ask yourself to find the best support for you and various ways--both free and paid--you can find that support. Do you have a memoir you're wanting to write, but not sure how to get started? Or you've started a memoir but now you're stuck? We can help!Visit https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method to learn more and apply today!🔗 Check out our FREE Memoir Method Checklist pageandpodium.com/checklist📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00- Every writer needs support1:50-Questions to ask yourself2:00 Question 1-Why do you need support?5:50- Question 2- How frequently do you need support?7:45- Question 3- What is your budget?11:11-Kinds of support you can find11:15- Free sources of support17:09- Paid sources of support19:00- The Memoir Method Program23:00- Benefits of book coachingFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal #authoradvice #platform #marketingstrategy

The Biggest Mistake Memoir Writers Make

One of the main reasons our channel exists is because we want to help writers finish their books and avoid the mistakes that will derail their projects. Stories deserve to be told and not languish in the bottom of drawer or in some untouched computer file for years and years.From working with authors, we have found that all mistakes really come back to the same starting point--resisting the planning stage. In this video, Amanda outlines why this is such a mistake and how to avoid it. Do you have a memoir you're wanting to write, but not sure how to get started? Or you've started a memoir but now you're stuck? We can help!Visit https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method to learn more and apply today!🔗 Check out our FREE Memoir Method Checklist pageandpodium.com/checklist📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00- Why we address mistakes1:20-Why writers resist the planning stage2:30-Using out checklist3:30- Creating a writing schedule4:07- Tie your writing goals together5:50-Why writers resist outlining7:00-Reason 1--They want to "figure it out as they go"10:30: Reason 2--They are anxious to dive in13:20: Reason 3- Sunk Cost Fallacy17:40: Revising outlines as you goFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal #authoradvice #platform #marketingstrategy

Is it time to invest in your memoir?

Writing a book can be a very lonely process. It can also require a huge investment in time, labor, and money to see it all the way through to publication. So how do you know when it's time to devote those resources to getting this project done? When is it time to get outside or professional help to make sure your book will make it to market in a way you're proud of?This week, Amanda reviews five ways to know you're ready to bet on yourself and your story and invest in your memoir. Do you have a memoir you're wanting to write, but not sure how to get started? Or you've started a memoir but now you're stuck? We can help!Visit https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method to learn more and apply today!🔗 Check out our FREE Memoir Method Checklist pageandpodium.com/checklist📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00- Intro1:15- What do we mean by "investing" in your memoir?Ways to know it's time3:15- Number 1: You've made little progress in 2-5 years8:50- Number 2: You've been writing a lot, but you're not sure where it's going.15:00- Number 3: You have to navigate contentious relationships in your narrative21:30- Number 4: If you have a complete, but unpolished draft.25:00- Number 5: If you have fully integrated your experiences.Follow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal #authoradvice #platform #marketingstrategy

Top 5 Tips for Outlining Your Memoir

In our Memoir Method program, outlining is a major backbone to our process. Many writers who love writing but hate outlining might be holding over some annoyance from typical outline assignments from high school or college--tedious exercises in formatting and nit-picky scaffolds.Outlining does not have to be that way. It can be an enormously beneficial process to you and your project. It can even make it more fun.Do you have a memoir you're wanting to write, but not sure how to get started? Or you've started a memoir but now you're stuck? We can help!Visit https://pageandpodium.com/memoir-method to learn more and apply today!🔗 Check out our FREE Memoir Method Checklist pageandpodium.com/checklist📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00- Intro1:45--Not your high school outline3:30- The goal of a treasure map6:00- How a plan will keep you going7:30 Tip #1- Choosing a structure12:00- Tip #2- Balancing specific plans with room to explore16:00 --Tip #3- Use a plain voice and third person18:00-Tip #4- Get feedback21:00- Tip #5- Don't Panic when your book drifts from your outlineFollow us on social media:👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal #authoradvice #platform #marketingstrategy