Writer In The Making

Critique Match is hosting its FictionFive contest! Unpublished authors can have the first five pages (1500 words) critiqued by top rated writers, volunteering judges, and later by developmental editors. Guess who’s one of the judges? Visit critiquematch.com to enter your work or be a volunteer judge! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Thinking of Zoe (Bridge Point Romance, Book 3) is finished! It’s around 38-39K, so it’s the longest so far in the series. And... it leads into book four, Something about Bailey! Yes, Jackson and Bailey are back! The couple that started it all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

*Disclaimer * A special episode for Juneteenth! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message

Christmas Therapy comes out next month! I’m working on the paperback now, so pre-order if you haven’t already. In this episode, I also include some songs from my playlist. Not your typical playlist, but I believe music is universal. As we build the bridge, let’s find out what we have in common. Deal? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

*Disclaimer* (another special episode). One of my favorite lines in the movie Black Panther is when Angela Bassett yells to her son in his first official battle for the throne, “tell him who you are!” I love that line. When he says who he is, he wins the battle. He remembered. These past few weeks have been tough, but as part of building a bridge, I’ll tell you who I am. We may have more in common than you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

*Disclaimer: This is a special thank you to you all for being supportive during this time as we watch what’s happening in our country and around the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

We’ve all heard of pre-orders, but what about a presale? Smashwords has launched its presale features that allows readers not only to reserve their copy, but they can read it prior to the release day! How am I working with this new feature? Have a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

I saw a post from last month on ProWritingAid’s blog that I thought I’d share. Having trouble finishing a manuscript? I have. Have a listen for some tips to help you finish your book. prowritingaid.com is mentioned in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Thinking of Zoe is still going! I’ve yet to write the second plot point, but I’m excited as I build to the climax. Also, I have another announcement but I won’t share until later. Tune in for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

I’ve written over 25K for camp! The thing is... I’m not finished with the story as I thought I would. Listen in to hear my progress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Book 2 is here! Check your local retailers for your copy today. Thanks so much for your support of this series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

We’re about halfway into Camp NaNoWriMo. How’s my project coming? How’s yours? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Remember The Wedding Report? This time last year I was writing this story during Camp NaNo 2019 April. I set it to the side and moved on to another story. Guess what? It’s back! Listen in for tips in case you’re stuck with a story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

I received another email from BookBub! Want to know how other authors are promoting their books during this time? Have a listen! https://insights.bookbub.com/authors-book-promotion-covid-19/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Thinking of Zoe is underway! I’m excited to write and participate in April’s Camp NaNoWriMo 2020. Are you participating? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

I received an article from BookBub that I wanted to share. Basically, it’s authors helping authors during this time. Enjoy! https://insights.bookbub.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

I’m loving my Bridge Point Romance series! Thanks so much for your support. Book three is underway while I’m finishing up edits with book two. Meet the stars of book three, Zoe and Alex! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

Book 2 of the Bridge Point Romance series is complete! Edits are coming along and I may be releasing it sooner. I’m excited for this story and the others to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

We’re back with more tips on how to write a page turner! It’s not about the story you tell, but how you tell it. While some of us start with plots, I start with characters when I begin a new book. Listen in as I give some examples. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support

It looks like as a writer I’ve gone from being “predictable” to “this story had me clutched!” How did I do that? I’m not an expert but I’ll share how to write a story that grips your readers. Enjoy! Articles from writersedit.com and http://writeonsisters.com/ are mentioned in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/support