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Ep 7.07 - LIVE! Writing Full-time: A Plan with Kacey Ezell
Manage episode 321467947 series 2362149
The dream of many writers is to become full-time creators, but not every writer has a plan to get there. Today, we sit down with science fiction author Kacey Ezell to talk about her latest novel "Skies to Conquer" and uncover her path to becoming a full-time author.
https://amzn.to/3s5LoDq | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkx9WqJWJ6JZxj8QQP8jlg
Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley; Guest: Kacey Ezell
00:00 Opening remarks
-Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD
-Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/
-Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190
05:40 Weekly update— Misophonic Edition
Scott: On the final final final FINAL Reaper #13 draft and started on the next novel Reaper #14. Kids are playing music. The snowpacalyse is over.
Chuck: Softball! Plugging away at Jack Darque #3 and working out a space fantasy. Thoughts on Book of Boba Fett and Reacher.
Kacey: Working on a sequel to Gunpowder and Embers, and launched a YouTube channel, began a new short story for an anthology. Starting a writing internship as part of her transition into retirement.
Josh: Writing a metric crap ton. Finished two short stories. Binging SEAL Team and working on his fantasy project. Tranquility #3 is almost done.
21:40 Sponsor Checkmate: Some Moves Are Fated by TS Hottle https://amzn.to/3s5LoDq
23:15 Main Event— LIVE!
Writing Full-time: A Plan with Kacey Ezell
-Kacey’s pitch for the final book in her trilogy, Skies to Conquer.
-Love for Flight of the Valkyries in Apocalypse Now.
-Harry Turtledove’s Guns of the South https://amzn.to/3M6hQ0v
-Empathizing with heroes and villains.
-How to turn an antagonist into a protagonist—how do you make them likeable and sympathetic.
-“Murder sprees are fine as long as it’s about you.”
-Kacey’s transition to her post-career, changing from full-time pilot/part-time writer into a full-time writer/part-time pilot.
-Primary focus is output and trying to build a community of readers (much like KSM!)
-Kacey Ezell pitches for Sara Cannon and her Heartbreathings YouTube series.
-Indie writers connect with readers beyond the book.
-Documenting the transition to being full-time. -The original name of KSM.
-Projects in the works! -Building dual brands in scifi and romance, possibly!
1:06:00 Closing remarks
***
Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0
Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q
The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q
Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q
***
Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/
Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/
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If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium
For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/
Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!
108 episodes
Manage episode 321467947 series 2362149
The dream of many writers is to become full-time creators, but not every writer has a plan to get there. Today, we sit down with science fiction author Kacey Ezell to talk about her latest novel "Skies to Conquer" and uncover her path to becoming a full-time author.
https://amzn.to/3s5LoDq | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYkx9WqJWJ6JZxj8QQP8jlg
Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Steven Manley; Guest: Kacey Ezell
00:00 Opening remarks
-Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD
-Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/
-Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190
05:40 Weekly update— Misophonic Edition
Scott: On the final final final FINAL Reaper #13 draft and started on the next novel Reaper #14. Kids are playing music. The snowpacalyse is over.
Chuck: Softball! Plugging away at Jack Darque #3 and working out a space fantasy. Thoughts on Book of Boba Fett and Reacher.
Kacey: Working on a sequel to Gunpowder and Embers, and launched a YouTube channel, began a new short story for an anthology. Starting a writing internship as part of her transition into retirement.
Josh: Writing a metric crap ton. Finished two short stories. Binging SEAL Team and working on his fantasy project. Tranquility #3 is almost done.
21:40 Sponsor Checkmate: Some Moves Are Fated by TS Hottle https://amzn.to/3s5LoDq
23:15 Main Event— LIVE!
Writing Full-time: A Plan with Kacey Ezell
-Kacey’s pitch for the final book in her trilogy, Skies to Conquer.
-Love for Flight of the Valkyries in Apocalypse Now.
-Harry Turtledove’s Guns of the South https://amzn.to/3M6hQ0v
-Empathizing with heroes and villains.
-How to turn an antagonist into a protagonist—how do you make them likeable and sympathetic.
-“Murder sprees are fine as long as it’s about you.”
-Kacey’s transition to her post-career, changing from full-time pilot/part-time writer into a full-time writer/part-time pilot.
-Primary focus is output and trying to build a community of readers (much like KSM!)
-Kacey Ezell pitches for Sara Cannon and her Heartbreathings YouTube series.
-Indie writers connect with readers beyond the book.
-Documenting the transition to being full-time. -The original name of KSM.
-Projects in the works! -Building dual brands in scifi and romance, possibly!
1:06:00 Closing remarks
***
Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0
Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q
The Writer’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q
Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q
***
Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/
Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/
Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium
If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium
For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/
Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!
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