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My Top Reads of 2023
Jodi Gibson shares her favourite books from 2023. Your ultimate Christmas book buying list for all readers.
How Do I Know If My Story Idea Is a Good One?
How do you know if your story idea is a good one? Jodi Gibson, author of REINVENTING EMILY BROWN tells you how to know if you’re onto a winner!
The Best Piece of Writing Advice Ever
Ready for the best piece of writing advice ever? Jodi Gibson, author of REINVENTING EMILY BROWN shares a tip that will transform your craft.
Tips for Writing Your First Draft
How exactly do you tackle your first draft? Jodi Gibson, author of REINVENTING EMILY BROWN shares her tips for getting through that often-difficult first draft!
What are the Biggest Challenges of Being an Indie Author?
In this episode, author and writing mentor Jodi Gibson reveals the three biggest downsides to being an indie author.
Why should I read my manuscript aloud?
In this podcast episode, author and writing mentor, Jodi Gibson, talks about the importance of reading your manuscript aloud. She shares the specific benefits of reading your work back to yourself (including better dialogue and word flow!) and tells you how to get started.
What is a beta reader? And how should you use them?
In this podcast episode, author and writing mentor, Jodi Gibson, talks about the importance of beta readers in the writing process. She provides tips on choosing beta readers, interpreting their feedback, and using it to improve your manuscript. If you're a writer interested in learning more about the role of beta readers, this episode is worth a listen. Tune in to learn from Jodi's experiences and help guide your writing journey.
Embracing NaNoWriMo: Strategies and Insights for Writing 50,000 Words in a Month
In this podcast episode, author Jodi Gibson shares her top three Top 3 tips for NaNoWriMo success. If you’re thinking of tackling National Novel Writing Month in November, then these are great tips to get the words down.
What are the best craft books for writers?
In this podcast episode, author Jodi Gibson shares her top three writing craft books: 'Save the Cat Writes a Novel' by Jessica Brody, 'Big Magic' by Elizabeth Gilbert, and 'The Emotion Thesaurus' by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, providing insights on their transformative impact on her writing journey.
9 writing podcasts you need to subscribe to
9 writing podcasts for authors and book lovers including So You Want To Be A Writer, The Shit Noone Tells You About Writing, Words and Nerds, and Ask The Author podcasts.
What is a comp title (comparative title)?
Get ready to unlock the enigma of "comp titles", as we navigate the publishing industry's lingo in this week's Ask the Author podcast. What is a comp title? Do you need one? How do you decide what to use?
Discovering Your Writing Voice in the Publishing World
Join in on today's episode of Ask the Author and get ready for an enlightening discussion about transitioning from formal to fiction writing. You're certain to learn invaluable tips and strategies to find your unique voice, as we delve into practices like blogging, journaling, and character understanding. We also emphasise the power of reading and patience in your creative journey.
Share the joy of releasing a new book as I share my publication day excitement for my latest novel, REINVENTING EMILY BROWN. We address the highs and lows of getting your work out there.
Throughout this episode, we'll also provide practical tips to make your voice heard and your writing stand out. Whether you're struggling to find your writing voice or curious about the publishing process, this episode promises to be an invaluable resource. Get ready to be inspired and to transform your writing journey!
What is an inciting incident?
What is an inciting incident and how do you know if you’ve written a good one? Jodi Gibson, author of REINVENTING EMILY BROWN gives her tips.
And just like that, Reinventing Emily Brown is out in the world
Reinventing Emily Brown by Jodi Gibson is a fun, heartwarming read about starting over, finding yourself and second chance romance.
Social Media Update
How six weeks of changing my social media habits has shown me a new direction. By Jodi Gibson