WCRI Flash Brief

A reposting of the Alexa Flash Brief, this offers some quick tips for writers and marketers. Check out the full podcast, available on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcast sites. https://vurbl.com/station/3fwjAzfH9m2/

Episodes

Visualize Success

July 25, 2023 • 2 mins

If you want to succeed, you need to visualize what success means to you.

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Master Your Time

July 24, 2023 • 2 mins

We need to remember as writers that we need to manage our time, be it through schedule or routine.

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Be Part of the Community

July 23, 2023 • 2 mins

We all need a community, both to be helped and to help. We can teach and learn, and sometimes we need hugs or to be slapped down.

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Do Something Competitive

July 22, 2023 • 2 mins

Being competitive is part and parcel of being a writer. You need to find a way to compete with others to keep up your competitive side.

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Inspiration from Old Time Radio

July 21, 2023 • 2 mins

Old-time radio serials may appear to be a weird source of inspiration, but they use a lot of techniques that some of us wish we could master.

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Cooking Shows Teaching Regional Differences

July 20, 2023 • 2 mins

It may sound weird, but cooking shows can show you the differences between different regions, especially those that focus on specific regions or traditions.

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Talk Shows Gold are Gold

July 19, 2023 • 2 mins

Writers are often looking for ways to master dialogue and inspiration. Watching talk shows can provide both.

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The Advantages of a Paying Job

May 18, 2021 • 1 min

There's no reason to quit your day job...at least, not until things take off.

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But Will It Sell?

May 17, 2021 • 2 mins

When you are looking at potential merch for your comic, make sure that you ask yourself if it will sell.

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The Outside is Your Friend

May 16, 2021 • 2 mins

Sometimes you need to go outside. The sun is your friend.

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Making The Advertising Budget Fit Your Needs

May 15, 2021 • 2 mins

When deciding on the advertising budget, make sure that you are using it to advertise as efficiently as possible.

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The Flow is the Thing

May 14, 2021 • 2 mins

The flow of the story is the most important thing.

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Depths to Avoid

May 13, 2021 • 2 mins

There's a temptation to get a little crazy about exploring characters in your writing; don't go deeper than you need.

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Sometimes You Need to Apologize

May 12, 2021 • 2 mins

Sometimes you need to apologize. Don't let your ego get in the way.

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Does Anyone Really Know What Lit Is?

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

Don't worry about if your story is going to be considered "literature"; no one really knows what it is, and it's usually not what you want to be.

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Not Everything Is About Politics

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

While you shouldn't be afraid to discuss politics in your writing, don't go overboard: Too much political talk can ruin the story, making it little more than a mere screed.

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Research Tangents

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

When you research don't be afraid to explore all of the weird tangents that come up. They can only help your story.

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Always Be Marketing

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

Your project can't survive if no one hears about it. Do what you can to make sure everyone hears about it!

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Apply Critical Thinking

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

When you start doing research, keep in mind that you should question every source that you come across.

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Let The Politics Fly!

May 12, 2020 • 2 mins

Any expression of a person's creativity will express things important to that person; as such feel free to talk about politics if it's what you want to talk about.

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WCRI Flash Brief

Episodes

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Be Part of the Community

Do Something Competitive

Inspiration from Old Time Radio

Cooking Shows Teaching Regional Differences

Talk Shows Gold are Gold

The Advantages of a Paying Job

But Will It Sell?

The Outside is Your Friend

Making The Advertising Budget Fit Your Needs

The Flow is the Thing

Depths to Avoid

Sometimes You Need to Apologize

Does Anyone Really Know What Lit Is?

Not Everything Is About Politics

Research Tangents

Always Be Marketing

Apply Critical Thinking

Let The Politics Fly!

Popular Podcasts

Visualize Success

Master Your Time