The Mediocre Writer

The Mediocre Writer

Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, debut author of Trouble in the Floating City, talks about writing. Get tips, tricks, and updates from a new author eager to help fellow aspiring writers.

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August 20, 2022 28 mins

Join my brother and I as we dive into our favorite (and least favorite) sequels to explore what makes these stories worth coming back to.

On the discussion board: Star Wars, Marvel movies, Top Gun, Mad Max, and many more!

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We've talked about revisions, but let's focus on draft 2. Why is it the toughest, and what can you do to make it easier to navigate? Learn my steps to get to the finish line.

Want to join my rewrite journey? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram at @ciccarelliwalsh for updates as I go through the rewrite process!

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The midpoint may be one of the most important and underrated parts of your story. Learn what it is and how to use it to elevate your stories into the stratosphere!

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March 5, 2022 13 mins

Learn about screenwriting, how it's unique from other writing forms, and how it can help you become a better writer.

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Learn tips and exercises to make your stories more engaging, especially in that dreaded Act 2!

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October 5, 2021 6 mins

It's been a while! I have updates on everything writing (and yes, that includes book 2!).

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Vernon Corbin of Expedition History joins Michael to take a deep dive into history's greatest stories to understand how they can influence your writing.

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July 14, 2021 18 mins

How long will the Zoboros series be? What new stories is Michael working on? Is mayonnaise really an instrument? The Mediocre Writer answers all your burning questions in this Q&A episode!

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Michael's brother joins the show to talk about scripts: the good, the bad, and the Chris Nolan.

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The story within a story - discover the crazy tale of how Trouble in the Floating City was written.

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In the final entry in our series on Crafting Your Story, Michael explores the two sides of publishing: traditional and self-publishing. By the end of this episode, you should have a better idea of which option is best for you!

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Learn how to revise your first draft into the story it was meant to be!

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The First Draft is easily the toughest part of the writing process. Follow these tips to conquer the first draft of your story!

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Learn the different strategies for planning your stories.

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April 24, 2021 1 min

Welcome to the podcast! Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, the Mediocre Writer, gives an introduction to what you can expect on the show. Now let's get writing!

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April 24, 2021 6 mins

In this first episode, Michael introduces his top three tips for writing. These tips helped him publish his book and they can help you publish yours too!

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