<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt &amp; Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the all-at-once &apos;binge&apos; model made popular by Netflix versus traditional weekly releases. They explore the impact on audience engagement, social interaction, and potential marketing strategies. Drawing parallels with the publishing industry, the conversation extends to how the frequency of book releases affects reader anticipation and quality. They also touch upon personal experiences and broader trends in media consumption, emphasizing the importance of pacing and quality storytelling. 00:45 Welcome to Write Out Loud 01:13 TV Show Release Schedules: Binge vs. Weekly 01:52 Personal Reflections and Social Media Influence 03:02 The Water Cooler Effect 06:02 The Shift in Viewing Preferences 08:47 Network TV vs. Streaming Services 21:11 The Importance of Quality in Writing 24:56 Conclusion: Balancing Pacing and Quality Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt &amp;amp; Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the all-at-once &amp;apos;binge&amp;apos; model made popular by Netflix versus traditional weekly releases. They explore the impact on audience engagement, social interaction, and potential marketing strategies. Drawing parallels with the publishing industry, the conversation extends to how the frequency of book releases affects reader anticipation and quality. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also touch upon personal experiences and broader trends in media consumption, emphasizing the importance of pacing and quality storytelling.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:45 Welcome to Write Out Loud&lt;br/&gt;01:13 TV Show Release Schedules: Binge vs. Weekly&lt;br/&gt;01:52 Personal Reflections and Social Media Influence&lt;br/&gt;03:02 The Water Cooler Effect&lt;br/&gt;06:02 The Shift in Viewing Preferences&lt;br/&gt;08:47 Network TV vs. Streaming Services&lt;br/&gt;21:11 The Importance of Quality in Writing&lt;br/&gt;24:56 Conclusion: Balancing Pacing and Quality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text!  In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt &amp; Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the all-at-once 'binge' model made popular by Netflix versus traditional weekly releases. They explore the impact on audience engagement, social interaction, and potential marketing strategies. Drawing parallels with the publishing industry, the conversation extends to how the frequency of book releases affects reader ant...

Television Trends: Consuming Content in the Digital Age

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>In this episode of &apos;Write Out Loud,&apos; co-hosts Matt and Christina deep dive into the world of literary representation. They welcome acclaimed literary agent <a href='https://macrompg.com/about-lissa-woodson'>Lisa Woodson</a>, who shares invaluable insights into the publishing world. The conversation explores common misconceptions about literary agents, the importance of building an author platform, and effective marketing strategies for new and aspiring authors. Lisa emphasizes the significance of a strong pitch, the necessity of professional editing, and the value of robust communication between authors and agents. She also discusses her hands-on approach to agenting, which includes collaboration and transparency with her clients. The episode wraps up with Lisa promoting the &apos;<a href='https://naleighnakai.com/cavalcade'>Cavalcade of Authors</a>&apos; event and offering advice for anyone looking to get their work published.More about Lissa WoodsonLissa Woodson, who writes as <a href='https://naleighnakai.com'>Naleighna Kai</a>, is a USA TODAY and Essence Magazine National Bestselling author, a literary agent with <a href='https://macrompg.com/'>The Macro Group</a> who has landed book deals with traditional publishing houses, a developmental editor, motivational speaker and The Book Whisperer. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to &quot;pay it forward&quot; with the experience of the annual <a href='https://naleighnakai.com/cavalcade'>Cavalcade of Authors</a>, now in its 21st year, which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today.Links to Naleighna Kai&apos;s Work<ul><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/naleighnak'>Facebook</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/naleighnakai'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@naleighna'>TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009CJ8FV6'>Amazon</a></li></ul>00:00  Introduction and Welcome 01:37     Meet <a href='https://macrompg.com/about-lissa-woodson'>Lisa Woodson</a>: Literary Agent Extraordinaire 02:48    The Reality of Book Sales and Success 03:41    Building Your Platform and Marketing Early 07:15     Hand-to-Hand Sales and Creative Promotion 09:52   Connecting with Local Indie Bookstores 11:10     What Agents Look for in Manuscripts 16:24    Success Stories and Client Experiences 18:07    Promising Responses and Red Flags 19:48    The Importance of Communication 22:20   Adapting to Market Trends 23:21   Misconceptions About Literary Agents 24:04  The Power of Mindset 27:20   Dealing with Difficult Clients 31:15    Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &amp;apos;Write Out Loud,&amp;apos; co-hosts Matt and Christina deep dive into the world of literary representation. They welcome acclaimed literary agent &lt;a href='https://macrompg.com/about-lissa-woodson'&gt;Lisa Woodson&lt;/a&gt;, who shares invaluable insights into the publishing world. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores common misconceptions about literary agents, the importance of building an author platform, and effective marketing strategies for new and aspiring authors. Lisa emphasizes the significance of a strong pitch, the necessity of professional editing, and the value of robust communication between authors and agents. She also discusses her hands-on approach to agenting, which includes collaboration and transparency with her clients. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode wraps up with Lisa promoting the &amp;apos;&lt;a href='https://naleighnakai.com/cavalcade'&gt;Cavalcade of Authors&lt;/a&gt;&amp;apos; event and offering advice for anyone looking to get their work published.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;More about Lissa Woodson&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lissa Woodson, who writes as &lt;a href='https://naleighnakai.com'&gt;Naleighna Kai&lt;/a&gt;, is a USA TODAY and Essence Magazine National Bestselling author, a literary agent with &lt;a href='https://macrompg.com/'&gt;The Macro Group&lt;/a&gt; who has landed book deals with traditional publishing houses, a developmental editor, motivational speaker and The Book Whisperer. In addition to successfully cracking the code of landing a deal for herself and others with a major publishing house, she continues to &amp;quot;pay it forward&amp;quot; with the experience of the annual &lt;a href='https://naleighnakai.com/cavalcade'&gt;Cavalcade of Authors&lt;/a&gt;, now in its 21st year, which gives readers intimate access to the most accomplished writing talent today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links to Naleighna Kai&amp;apos;s Work&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/naleighnak'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/naleighnakai'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@naleighna'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009CJ8FV6'&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00  Introduction and Welcome&lt;br/&gt;01:37     Meet &lt;a href='https://macrompg.com/about-lissa-woodson'&gt;Lisa Woodson&lt;/a&gt;: Literary Agent Extraordinaire&lt;br/&gt;02:48    The Reality of Book Sales and Success&lt;br/&gt;03:41    Building Your Platform and Marketing Early&lt;br/&gt;07:15     Hand-to-Hand Sales and Creative Promotion&lt;br/&gt;09:52   Connecting with Local Indie Bookstores&lt;br/&gt;11:10     What Agents Look for in Manuscripts&lt;br/&gt;16:24    Success Stories and Client Experiences&lt;br/&gt;18:07    Promising Responses and Red Flags&lt;br/&gt;19:48    The Importance of Communication&lt;br/&gt;22:20   Adapting to Market Trends&lt;br/&gt;23:21   Misconceptions About Literary Agents&lt;br/&gt;24:04  The Power of Mindset&lt;br/&gt;27:20   Dealing with Difficult Clients&lt;br/&gt;31:15    Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text!  In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' co-hosts Matt and Christina deep dive into the world of literary representation. They welcome acclaimed literary agent Lisa Woodson, who shares invaluable insights into the publishing world.  The conversation explores common misconceptions about literary agents, the importance of building an author platform, and effective marketing strategies for new and aspiring authors. Lisa emphasizes the significance of a st...

Spotlight On: Literary Agent Lissa Woodson

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina are joined by bestselling author <a href='https://suzannebrockmann.com'>Suzanne Brockmann</a>. Suz talks about her career in romance and military suspense novels, as well as her recent foray into producing LGBTQ indie movies. The highlight of the episode is Suz&apos;s discussion on <a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'>her new Kickstarter campaign</a> for her latest book in the Troubleshooters series, &apos;<a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'>Jules Cassidy, PI&apos;</a>. She shares insights into why she chose crowdfunding over traditional publishing, the benefits of closer reader interactions, and the challenges and rewards of using Kickstarter. Suzanne also teases future additions to the Troubleshooters series and provides tips for other authors considering Kickstarter. The episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of creativity, publishing, and crowdfunding.<a href='https://suzannebrockmann.com'>Find more from Suzanne Brockmann on her website</a> or on <a href='https://facebook.com/SuzanneBrockmannBooks'>her Facebook page</a>. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guests 01:24 Meet Suzanne Brockman 02:13 Suzanne&apos;s Writing Journey 03:11 <a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'>Kickstarter Campaign &quot;Jules Cassidy, P.I.&quot;</a> 05:47 Navigating the Publishing World 12:33 Connecting with Readers 14:00 Kickstarter for First-Timers 16:19 Using Book Funnel for Distribution 17:23 Exploring Book Funnel Service 17:56 <a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'>Kickstarter</a> Campaign Insights 20:45 Revisiting the Troubleshooters Series 22:03 Writing Challenges and Inspirations 25:02 Future of the Troubleshooters Series 28:41 Kickstarter Details and Final Thoughts Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina are joined by bestselling author &lt;a href='https://suzannebrockmann.com'&gt;Suzanne Brockmann&lt;/a&gt;. Suz talks about her career in romance and military suspense novels, as well as her recent foray into producing LGBTQ indie movies. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The highlight of the episode is Suz&amp;apos;s discussion on &lt;a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'&gt;her new Kickstarter campaign&lt;/a&gt; for her latest book in the Troubleshooters series, &amp;apos;&lt;a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'&gt;Jules Cassidy, PI&amp;apos;&lt;/a&gt;. She shares insights into why she chose crowdfunding over traditional publishing, the benefits of closer reader interactions, and the challenges and rewards of using Kickstarter. Suzanne also teases future additions to the Troubleshooters series and provides tips for other authors considering Kickstarter. The episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of creativity, publishing, and crowdfunding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://suzannebrockmann.com'&gt;Find more from Suzanne Brockmann on her website&lt;/a&gt; or on &lt;a href='https://facebook.com/SuzanneBrockmannBooks'&gt;her Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Introduction and Special Guests&lt;br/&gt;01:24 Meet Suzanne Brockman&lt;br/&gt;02:13 Suzanne&amp;apos;s Writing Journey&lt;br/&gt;03:11 &lt;a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'&gt;Kickstarter Campaign &amp;quot;Jules Cassidy, P.I.&amp;quot;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;05:47 Navigating the Publishing World&lt;br/&gt;12:33 Connecting with Readers&lt;br/&gt;14:00 Kickstarter for First-Timers&lt;br/&gt;16:19 Using Book Funnel for Distribution&lt;br/&gt;17:23 Exploring Book Funnel Service&lt;br/&gt;17:56 &lt;a href='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suzannebrockmann/jules-cassidy-pi?ref=2nuvee'&gt;Kickstarter&lt;/a&gt; Campaign Insights&lt;br/&gt;20:45 Revisiting the Troubleshooters Series&lt;br/&gt;22:03 Writing Challenges and Inspirations&lt;br/&gt;25:02 Future of the Troubleshooters Series&lt;br/&gt;28:41 Kickstarter Details and Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text!  In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina are joined by bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann. Suz talks about her career in romance and military suspense novels, as well as her recent foray into producing LGBTQ indie movies.  The highlight of the episode is Suz's discussion on her new Kickstarter campaign for her latest book in the Troubleshooters series, 'Jules Cassidy, PI'. She shares insights into why she chose crowdfunding ove...

Best-selling Author Suzanne Brockmann, Jules Cassidy, P.I., and Kickstarter

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>Kickoff to Season Five: What&apos;s To Come and Celebrating Milestones In the inaugural episode of Write Out Loud&apos;s fifth season, hosts Matt and Christina celebrate their return with excitement and energy. Reflecting on significant life changes and a longer-than-expected hiatus, they proudly announce a milestone of 2,500 podcast downloads! The episode introduces the season&apos;s lineup, promising insightful conversations with bestselling authors, industry professionals, agents, and marketing experts. Christina articulates her fascination with the creative process, particularly in the realms of screenwriting and comedy. They express their enthusiasm for engaging with listeners and sharing valuable perspectives to inspire continued creativity in the writing community. 00:00 Welcome to Season Five! 02:21 Exciting Life Updates and Milestones 04:58 Looking Ahead: Season Highlights 05:31 Engage with Us! 07:48 Dream Guests and Wishlist 12:31 Wrapping Up: Teasers and Thanks Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kickoff to Season Five: What&amp;apos;s To Come and Celebrating Milestones&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In the inaugural episode of Write Out Loud&amp;apos;s fifth season, hosts Matt and Christina celebrate their return with excitement and energy. Reflecting on significant life changes and a longer-than-expected hiatus, they proudly announce a milestone of 2,500 podcast downloads! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode introduces the season&amp;apos;s lineup, promising insightful conversations with bestselling authors, industry professionals, agents, and marketing experts. Christina articulates her fascination with the creative process, particularly in the realms of screenwriting and comedy. They express their enthusiasm for engaging with listeners and sharing valuable perspectives to inspire continued creativity in the writing community.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Welcome to Season Five!&lt;br/&gt;02:21 Exciting Life Updates and Milestones&lt;br/&gt;04:58 Looking Ahead: Season Highlights&lt;br/&gt;05:31 Engage with Us!&lt;br/&gt;07:48 Dream Guests and Wishlist&lt;br/&gt;12:31 Wrapping Up: Teasers and Thanks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text!  Kickoff to Season Five: What's To Come and Celebrating Milestones  In the inaugural episode of Write Out Loud's fifth season, hosts Matt and Christina celebrate their return with excitement and energy. Reflecting on significant life changes and a longer-than-expected hiatus, they proudly announce a milestone of 2,500 podcast downloads!  The episode introduces the season's lineup, promising insightful conversations with bestselling authors, industry...

Season 5 Kick Off!

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina look back on the impactful moments from Season Four. From tackling imposter syndrome to an insightful conversation with author Kristin Ashley, each episode is revisited to highlight the lessons and laughter shared. They also touch on popular discussions around resistance fiction, the elements of a bestseller, the mystery box concept, writing as a healing path, crafting complex villains, and debating digital book ownership. The season wrapped up with reflections on creative controversies and a deep dive into the storytelling brilliance of &apos;The Last of Us&apos; Episode Three. Tune in for a heartfelt season finale filled with gratitude, insights, and anticipation for the magic Season Five will bring. 00:00 Welcome to Write Out Loud Season 4 Finale 01:50 Reflecting on Imposter Syndrome 03:58 Highlight: Interview with Kristen Ashley 05:23 Exploring Belief and Resistance Fiction 05:34 The Mystery Box and Storytelling Techniques 06:36 Crafting Killer First Chapters with Susanna Strom 07:24 Villains We Love to Hate 07:44 Ownership Debate in Digital Books 09:26 Creativity and Controversy 09:50 The Last of Us: A Storytelling Masterpiece 10:54 Season 4 Wrap-Up and What&apos;s Next Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina look back on the impactful moments from Season Four. From tackling imposter syndrome to an insightful conversation with author Kristin Ashley, each episode is revisited to highlight the lessons and laughter shared. They also touch on popular discussions around resistance fiction, the elements of a bestseller, the mystery box concept, writing as a healing path, crafting complex villains, and debating digital book ownership. The season wrapped up with reflections on creative controversies and a deep dive into the storytelling brilliance of &amp;apos;The Last of Us&amp;apos; Episode Three. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a heartfelt season finale filled with gratitude, insights, and anticipation for the magic Season Five will bring.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Welcome to Write Out Loud Season 4 Finale&lt;br/&gt;01:50 Reflecting on Imposter Syndrome&lt;br/&gt;03:58 Highlight: Interview with Kristen Ashley&lt;br/&gt;05:23 Exploring Belief and Resistance Fiction&lt;br/&gt;05:34 The Mystery Box and Storytelling Techniques&lt;br/&gt;06:36 Crafting Killer First Chapters with Susanna Strom&lt;br/&gt;07:24 Villains We Love to Hate&lt;br/&gt;07:44 Ownership Debate in Digital Books&lt;br/&gt;09:26 Creativity and Controversy&lt;br/&gt;09:50 The Last of Us: A Storytelling Masterpiece&lt;br/&gt;10:54 Season 4 Wrap-Up and What&amp;apos;s Next&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text!  In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina look back on the impactful moments from Season Four. From tackling imposter syndrome to an insightful conversation with author Kristin Ashley, each episode is revisited to highlight the lessons and laughter shared. They also touch on popular discussions around resistance fiction, the elements of a bestseller, the mystery box concept, writing as a healing path, crafting complex villains, and deb...

Season 4 Finale: From Imposter Syndrome to Bestseller Secrets

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