Tania’s Writing Realm

Tania’s Writing Realm

Although writing can be lonely, you don’t have to feel alone! I’ll advertise writing contests, provide creativity prompts and share my experiences with you. This includes writing, self-publishing and author business. Listen in to feel less alone in the chaotic lifestyle of being a writer.

Episodes

November 25, 2025 8 mins

Today I'm sharing with you a bit about how I became a writer, and why I started a publishing company.

 

#writing

#authortube

#self-publishing

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After months of being ill, I’m finally back to focusing on writing, publishing, and everything in between. Here are my plans for the next few months in regards to publishing and author goals, as well as a glimpse into my sales.

 

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When you have two stories started that seem a little light, sometimes merging them together works nicely, and increases the depth in your project. 

Writing contest links:

https://fireflycreativewriting.com/contests-for-canadian-writers

https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/

https://sablebooknight.ca/submissions/

https://www.papertrue.com/blog/writing-contests-2025/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/64-writing-contests-may-2025-entr...

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There are many benefits to reading multiple genres as a writer, here are my thoughts, as well as what I have been reading lately, including my opinions of those books.

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March 25, 2025 5 mins

Putting the extra effort into your story's opening is important. It is far too easy to write your story with a poor opening, which results in distancing your reader. Here are six examples of how NOT to start your book.

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March 4, 2025 4 mins

A great way to help readers connect emotionally to our characters, is by improving descriptions used in a scene. We do this by putting ourselves into our characters shoes, and using emotional words with the descriptions.

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October 29, 2024 4 mins

What do you do, when you find yourself in a sea of multiple un-finished writing projects? How do you stay organized? Here are some suggestions and examples on how you can keep things organized, and easy to find.

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Many writers choose to write one project at a time, to streamline their focus on finishing the story. However, more and more, writers are working on more than one project at a time. What are the pros and cons of doing so?

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May 28, 2024 5 mins

Do you use writing tropes as focal points of your stories? Today we talk about writing tropes and how they are used, and my personal thoughts.

 

Submit for FREE to Sable BooKnight's Portals Anthology

https://sablebooknight.ca/submissions/

 

 

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May 7, 2024 5 mins

Who am I? My name is Tania Stephanson, and I'm a Canadian author. Here is a little more about me and my life, and what I'm writing currently. Thanks for listening!

 

sablebooknight.ca

 

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February 8, 2024 4 mins

What has been happening with Tania, and where has she been? 

It has been some time since I've uploaded any podcast episodes, or YouTube videos. Here's what's been happening in my world, and what my plans are moving forward.

 

#AuthorTube

#Writing

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The pros and cons of writing and publishing with multiple author names, and how to make it easier to manage websites and costs.
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May 26, 2023 5 mins
Recently I experienced a need for funds and didn't know where i was going to get it. But then I remembered I had some money saved up from my side hustle. Do you have ideas for side income for authors?
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March 28, 2023 5 mins
AI text generated tools are here to stay, but how do you feel about it? These are my thoughts on how to we can morally use AI tools to help with our writing process. sablebooknight.ca
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March 3, 2023 8 mins
Today I'm sharing some exciting news about my author world! I'll include my writing update, author news, the special project news, and podcast future plans. #AuthorTube #Self-publishing #indieauthor
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Being so close to my 40th birthday I'm looking back at my life and making plans for the future. How can I get my author business to where I want it to be? #AuthorTube
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October 11, 2022 4 mins
short and sweet, here is where I'm at in my AuthorTube channel and writing goals
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September 28, 2022 4 mins
Is almost here! Preptober is upon us. here's what I'm working on this round, what are your plans?
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September 13, 2022 6 mins
Here are 6 things I've learned so far as an independent author. What have you learned so far? #AuthorTube #Writing
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Let's talk about my August writing challenge, AuthorTube channel, writing education, my high fantasy novel update and more. #AuthorTube
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