Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson

We've all seen those mesmerizing dominoes falling and creating a pretty pattern as they fall. But what has that got to do with storytelling? It's all about cause and effect. And that's what I'm chatting about this week. 

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This week is a bit more of a personal one in that I'm sharing the reasons behind my saying 'see ya later!' to Instagram. 

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We've all heard the many and varied Writing Rules floating around. When it comes to rules, I like to see them more as guidelines, but these are some that I feel you can break and maybe even should break. I'm sharing six of them in today's episode. Let me know what you think!

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Today's episode is a little different in that I'm tackling four questions from four different listeners. 

• What is an author platform? Is it just your social media following?
• Does your social media following count when you're pitching a novel?
• What is the difference between a romantic fiction book and romance book?
• Is it worthwhile pursuing writing and publication?

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Does social media sell books? It's complicated. In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts and experiences on this very topic. 

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This week I'm wrapping up the genre essentials series with some essential information and takeaways on writing commercial genre fiction. If you haven't listened to the genre specific episodes, head back and take a listen, then pop back here for the wrap up. 

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Yet another episode in the Genre Essentials series, and the last Genre Specific episode, this time we're chatting about Sci-Fi and Fantasy. And before you yell at me, yes I know they are two different genres! But bear with me, while I explain why I have lumped them together for the purposes of this episode. 

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Are you writing or wanting to write a thriller novel? A story that creates dread, foreboding and danger for your main character? A story that will keep your reader up late at night unable to stop reading and unable to turn off the light when they do? Then you need to listen to this episode where I share my do and don't guidelines for writing a great thriller novel. Thriller readers want a certain something out of a thriller novel, ...

Taking a mini break from our genre essentials series this week to chat about characters. 

How do you get to know your characters? I'm sharing 5 tips on some fun ways to help your characters reveal themselves to you before you start writing, or even during the writing process. 

I hope you enjoy this one. And don't forget if you have a question you'd like answered just reach out. 

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Continuing on with our Genre Essentials Series this week we're tackling Women's Fiction and the question - is it a genre? And also, what's with the name "women's" fiction. That and whole bunch more of do's and don'ts for writing a compelling women's fiction novel. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you enjoy!

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This week we're chatting about writing horror fiction. A hugely popular genre with readers who expect a lot from their stories. This is another episode in the genre essentials series where we explores the do's and don'ts as guidelines to writing specific genres.

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Part 2 of our Genre Essentials series and we're tackling Crime Fiction. Jodi takes you through a number of guidelines when writing in the crime genre to ensure you deliver a story that will meet reader expectations and beyond. 

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This week sees the start of a new short series on the pod all about writing specific genres. Quick do's and don'ts so that you meet expectations and leave readers feeling satisfied. First up, the romance genre. 

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Welcome to season 3 of the podcast. I'm kicking off 2025 with a chat about goals and mindset and why you only need to set one goal. Even if you've set your goals for the year I think this episode will be valuable and great motivation. 

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In the final episode for 2024 and season 2, Jodi reflects on the year that was both personally in her own writing life and also for the Ask The Author podcast. What were the top 10 most listened to episodes for the year? And what's in store for the podcast in 2025? You'll have to listen in to find out. 

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How do you celebrate your writing wins? Wins in the writing and publishing world can be few and far between which is why it's important to celebrate not only the big ones but the little ones. In this episode I'm sharing one way in particular that I celebrate my wins that gives me a huge boost and reminds me I am making progress. Listen up and then give it a go for yourself!

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A really quick episode for you this week with a very important reminder for all writers at this time of year. 

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You might want to take notes when you listen to this episode. It’s all about what steps you can take to help increase the discoverability and visibility of your book. Marketing is the number one challenge for all authors, trad or indie, these days. And even if you don’t have your book out there, you’ll need to be thinking about these things already. So strap in, it’s a little longer ep than usual but it’s full of some...

It’s guest author time again and this week I’m chatting to Melbourne based author Kelly Sgroi. Kelly is an agented author currently out on submission for her first novel and Kelly is sharing an honest and authentic account of her experience since seeking publication. This is a must-listen to episode for every author out there.

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