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Turning to Story

Turning to Story

Writing is tough, and the publishing industry is tougher. Authors Lyssa Mia Smith and Anna Mercier have come together to present their most effective defense against the woes of the industry: craft. Join us for weekly in-depth looks at specific craft topics explored through a lens of searching for joy.

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00:56:19

Surviving Publishing: Dreams vs. Goals

Turning to Story ·

2024/07/17

How do you avoid feeling like trash in the writing industry? We wish there was a simple answer, but we can offer something: knowing the difference between dreams vs. goals. Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith separate publishing dreams from writing goals as a way to maintain peace along this rocky road. Buckle up, campers! It's a good one!Get all the extra information and community at the Turning to Story Substack. Also, listen to But-So Salsa because we love that episode.

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01:03:57

Surviving Publishing: Discipline of Writing

Turning to Story ·

2024/07/10

Alright, Campers! Now that you've got your ideal writerly life designed, what actually gets the word written? Discipline! This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith chat about the power of discipline as well as strategies to really focus and get the work done!As always, you can find more information the Turning to Story Substack!

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01:00:50

Surviving Publishing: Your Ideal Writerly Life

Turning to Story ·

2024/07/03

This week of summer camp is all about treating yourself as the amazing writer you are. Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith chat about ways to create an ideal schedule as well as ways to protect that sacred time.Join us at the Turning to Story Substack for more behind the scenes resources and discussions!

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01:02:23

Surviving Publishing: Arrival Fallacy

Turning to Story ·

2024/06/26

It's week one of the Summer of Surviving Publishing here at Camp Turning to Story, and we're covering the arrival fallacy. Sometimes we believe achieving a goal will make all our woes disappear: agents, books deals, movies... Gather around the campfire as authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith debunk arrival fallacies and discuss ways to maintain peace throughout the publishing journey.Join the Turning to Story Substack for extra resources and info!

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00:05:52

Summer of Surviving Publishing

Turning to Story ·

2024/06/19

Query trenches got you down? Submission woes really making you doubt yourself? Terrified about that option book? Never fear! Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith are offering listeners a getaway to a six-week summer camp for writers in this brand new segment all about surviving the publishing industry! Grab your pack, apply some sunscreen, and get ready to learn around the campfire.

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00:41:18

Minisode 9: AMA Part Two

Turning to Story ·

2024/06/12

This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith wrap up the minisodes segment with another AMA! How to decide which novel to query? How do you pitch agents in person? And how many Charlie Swan impressions can Lyssa actually do? Find out more on this week's episode!As always, join the Turning to Story Substack for behind the scenes info and resources!

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00:27:16

Minisode 8: AMA Part One

Turning to Story ·

2024/06/05

As the minisodes come to a close, we answer questions posed by Team Curiosity. Which author would we love to have on the podcast? Is the publishing sky really falling? Does Lyssa have the best Charlie Swan impression? Join authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith as they host the first part of their AMA episodes!As always, join the Turning to Story Substack for behind the scenes info and resources!

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00:37:35

Minisode 7: Crafting the Query

Turning to Story ·

2024/05/29

What makes a query sparkle? What makes an agent request based off a small 300 word pitch? Never fear, author Lyssa Mia Smith analyzes two successful queries of two fantastic authors for craft gold. Big ideas, sparkling phrases, and promise of the premise comps, oh my!Join the Turning to Story Substack for extra info from all our podcast episodes!

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00:33:56

Minisode 6: Line Level Editing

Turning to Story ·

2024/05/22

How do you take your amazing story to the next level? Line edits! This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith offer tips and tricks on how they tackle line edits. Their biggest piece of advice? Don't ice a cake before it cools!Find out more by following the Turning to Story substack!

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00:32:06

Minisode 5: Balancing Side Characters

Turning to Story ·

2024/05/15

We know side characters are the best, but how do you prevent them from taking over?! This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith discuss what makes a great side character as well as tips and tricks on how much page time to give them. Remember to join the Turning to Story Substack!

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00:40:04

Minisode 4: When to Start Drafting

Turning to Story ·

2024/05/08

This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith tackle one of the most difficult questions: when do you stop research and outlining and actually write the book? Turning to Story SubStack

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00:36:40

Minisode 3: Putting it All Together

Turning to Story ·

2024/04/24

This week, Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith attempt to organize episodes of Turning to Story into a writing process. Spoiler Alert: The process is always nebulous, but maybe this will help some folks out!Join the Turning to Story Subtack for behind the scenes info and extra resources.

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00:29:59

Minisode 2: Making the Internal External

Turning to Story ·

2024/04/17

You have your character's misbelief, and you know exactly how they'll grow as a person. Now how the heck do you create a plot that pushes them in that direction?! Never fear! Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith chat about ways you can balance internal change with external plot. Every scene will crackle with electric energy from that third rail!

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00:30:43

Minisode 1: 3rd Rail

Turning to Story ·

2024/04/10

During their first ever minisode, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith cover all things 3rd rail. Misbeliefs, wounds, and inner conflict all help create electrifying scenes.Follow us on the Turning to Story substack for extra info and resources!

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01:10:29

24: Big Idea

Turning to Story ·

2024/03/27

It only took weeks of raving about it, but we finally got Emily Taylor, NYT Bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique, to share how her background in marketing helps her craft big ideas. From conception to execution, the Big Idea can help you craft a story that will stick out on any shelf!Turning to Story Substack

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01:14:46

23: Anatomy of a Scene

Turning to Story ·

2024/03/20

What is story but one event leading to another? WRONG. Well, at least according to Lisa Cron. This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith analyze the ten elements every scene should have. It's checklist perfection and the perfect tool for your writing kit!

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01:04:32

22: Creating Depth with Setting

Turning to Story ·

2024/03/13

This week, authors Lyssa Mia Smith and Anna Mercier nerd out about an often overlooked writerly tool: setting. From visceral sensory overload to theme and symbolism, worldbuilding can be used to immerse readers across an entire novel and from scene to scene.Turning to Story Substack

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01:00:57

21: Immersing Your Readers

Turning to Story ·

2024/03/06

Want to keep readers turning page after page? The key is immersion! This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith cover what sucks readers in- and what rips them out.Turning to Story Substack

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01:29:39

20: The Three Horsemen of Publishing

Turning to Story ·

2024/02/28

Do you hear that sound in the distance? The thunder of hooves. Hark! The three biggest monsters you'll face on your publishing journey are here: imposter syndrome, comparison, and loneliness. Don't worry, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith are to help with a productive vent session and tools to help you prepare for the long, wonderful road ahead.Turning to Story Substack Newsletter

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01:02:13

19: Writing Habits

Turning to Story ·

2024/02/21

You've got your outline, you know your characters, and your aesthetics are ready, but how do you actually sit down and get the words flowing? Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith talk about their favorite habits for living a creative life. From writing habits to creative mindsets, it all comes down to treating your craft as a worthy obsession! Join the Turning to Story Substack for extra resources and a great community!

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