QWERTY Writing Life Podcast

Creative Critique Partners: Evaluating Yourself

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith bring you the second in a six-part series on Creative Critique Partners in Episode 22 of QWERTY Writing Life. This week, they’re encouraging you with tips on Evaluating Yourself. The foundation for any healthy relationship or partnership is to first know yourself intellectually, practically and emotionally.

Catch the first episode in this six-part series on Creative Critique Partners: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/creative-critique-partners-defining-critique-partnerships/

Check out Joy’s Time Tips: https://www.joyerancatore.com/2018/02/01/maximize-time-10-ways-to-do-it/

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

Creative Critique Partners: Defining Critique Partnerships

Ready for a new adventure? Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith begin a six-part series on Creative Critique Partners in Episode 21 of QWERTY Writing Life. In this first episode, they’ll be Defining Critique Partnerships. Following the outline of their book, Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner, Joy and Mea draw on their experiences as writing critique partners to present tips for all creatives. Listen or watch along and ask questions or share your own critiquing experiences from the perspective of your creative medium.

 

Be sure to check out these links mentioned in the episode:

More info on the book Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers

Writer Moms Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Writermomsinc

Mea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/measmithwrites/

St. Tammany Parish Library Teen Writing Workshops: https://stpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f7256c97f19a73900f8401d and https://stpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f7256c97f19a73900f8401e 

Mea’s Trip Locations

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jackson, MS: https://www.mdwfp.com/museum.aspx

The Bridge of Sighs, Natchez, MS: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/mississippi/enjoy-sweeping-views-in-ms-at-natchezs-bridge-of-sighs/

Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport, MS: https://www.msaquarium.org

Global Wildlife Center, Folsom, LA: https://globalwildlife.com

Orna Ross: https://www.ornaross.com

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

Interview with a Creative: Alexa Bigwarfe on Creating When Bad Things Happen

Publisher, authorpreneur and activist Alexa Bigwarfe joins authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith in Episode 20 of QWERTY Writing Life for a special Interview with a Creative. In this candid chat, Alexa shares her experiences with Creating When Bad Things Happen. Listen in for tips on coping and ways to rise above the pain to pursue passions.

Grab your FREE Writing Through Grief Challenge from Alexa at this link: http://writepublishsell.co/writing-grief-free-5-day-challenge/

Connect more with Alexa in these online locations:

Women in Publishing website with info on the FREE October 2020 showcase and March 2021 Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com

Kat Biggie Press: https://katbiggiepress.com

Write|Publish|Sell Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/WritePubSell

And, check out these other links mentioned in the episode:

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/97395/bird-by-bird-by-anne-lamott/

Mark Groves, human connection specialist: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/

Emily in Paris: https://www.netflix.com/title/81037371

Chris Hemsworth motivational video [for the ladies!]: https://youtu.be/YDPrMZr2E1o

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

QWERTY Check-in

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith check in with one another’s creative endeavors in Episode 19 of QWERTY Writing Life. Join them for a candid chat of creative proportions!

Check out these links mentioned in the episode:

Creative Trinity episode: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-am2rh-ed62d1

Writer Moms Inc. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Writermomsinc/

Writer Moms Inc. website: https://www.writermomsinc.com

Mary Katherine Brown, artist: https://www.instagram.com/legendmary_/

Interview with a Creative episode with Brandon Odom: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-j7kky-c803f8

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

Caring for Your Creative Trinity

Human beings are complex. No doubt about it. What makes us special isn’t just one thing, because we were created with minds, bodies and spirits. When we care for all three of those, we’re able to function at a whole other level in life … and in creativity. Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith delve into the “Creative Trinity” in Episode 18 of QWERTY Writing Life.

Check out the fantastic links mentioned in the episode:

Camille Myrick, author: https://www.instagram.com/camillemyrick/

Dare To Lead By Brené Brown: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/workbook-art-pics-glossary/

Audra Cummings, fitness instructor: https://www.facebook.com/audra.cummings.98

The Author Shoppe: https://www.facebook.com/Hemingbear

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

Layers of Creative Decisions

We make hundreds of decisions every day. Have you ever considered the layers involved in your creative decisions? Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith examine these layers in Episode 17 of QWERTY Writing Life.

 

As promised, here are the links mentioned in the episode:

National Library Card Signup Month Information:

http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card

Kim Howes Zabbia Facebook Live Video that sparked this topic: https://www.facebook.com/1879558628928885/videos/1065841317147500

QWERTY Writing Life Episode with Kim Howes Zabbia: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-48kgb-ba707a

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

PREP for Success, Part 2

If you find yourself uncertain when facing a new opportunity or hitting a wall in an ongoing project, the solution for success in moving forward could be to stop and PREP! Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith share the second half of their practical acronym and personal examples in Episode 16 of QWERTY Writing Life. These principles can apply to day jobs, creative endeavors and much more. Listen to an explanation of the first two steps in Episode 15 and then come back here for the second half.

Check out these mindset links we mention in the episode!

Marie Kondo: https://konmari.com

Mea’s Theory of Fear—Season 1, Episode 5: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/blockades-to-creating-part-5/

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

PREP for Success, Part 1

Do you find yourself uncertain about what to do when you tackle a new opportunity or hit a wall in an ongoing project? The recipe for success in moving forward could be to stop and PREP! Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith share their practical acronym and personal examples in Episode 15 of QWERTY Writing Life. These principles can apply to day jobs, creative endeavors and much more. Listen to an explanation of these first two steps in this episode and tune back in next week for the second half.

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

If We Owned a Bookshop …

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith imagine themselves as bookshop owners. What do their imaginary shops look like? Find out in Episode 14 of QWERTY Writing Life! Join in the conversation and let them know what’s most important to you in your local independent bookstore or library. Drop them an email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com or shout it out on social media and tag Joy and Mea.

To learn more about Independent Bookstore Day, shop for cute swag and stay in the loop for next year, check out http://www.indiebookstoreday.com.

And, check out the book we mentioned and, of course, our local bookstores!

Ink by Elizabeth Hunter: https://elizabethhunterwrites.com/the-books/7th-and-main/ink/

The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS: https://www.facebook.com/Hemingbear/

Mary Lou’s Book Sack in Slidell, LA: https://mary-lous-book-sack.business.site

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.

Just Because: Lessons from Serenity

Hop aboard for a geeky episode as authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith unpack a few of the many lessons they’ve learned from Joss Whedon’s Firefly … just because. Everything’s “shiny” in Episode 13 of QWERTY Writing Life, and you might consider one of your favorite shows, movies, books or other creative products in a different light once you listen.

 

Here are links to learn more about National Just Because Day, author Michael Rosen and illustrator Helen Oxenbury:

https://nationaltoday.com/national-just-because-day/

https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk

https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Helen-Oxenbury/1298466

 

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Continue this week’s chat via email at editorial@logosandmythospress.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal or ring the bell on the QWERTY YouTube channel. For more information about the show and the QWERTY Writing Life author resource book series, head over to https://www.logosandmythospress.com/qwerty-writing-life. Meet the authors at https://www.logosandmythospress.com/authors.