Ep 5 - Theme

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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They’re all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel Schwartz is here to discuss the current executive order and how it affects ticket brokers and fans. In this high-impact episode, we sit down with one of the original voices in ticket resale to break down what’s really driving the headlines. From political theater to pricing transparency, Schwartz shares insider stories from decades in the game—starting with Lions games in the '70s and stretching all the way to Super Bowl holdbacks, Taylor Swift meltdowns, and FTC policy shifts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bots aren’t the real problem—and who actually is How “dynamic pricing” impact fans, travel planners, and the entire resale market What the new executive orders and pricing laws could mean for concerts, sports, and festivals How fans, brokers, and platforms can navigate an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace Whether you're a travel professional, ticketing insider, or just a fan tired of hidden fees and vanishing inventory, this episode delivers clarity, context, and a dose of hard truth. Follow us at @Tix2TravelPod on all platforms and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.tttpod.com www.xpotravel.com…

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In this episode we talk about theme - how intimidating it can be, how hard to wrap your head around, tools for finding the theme of your book, when it comes to us in our process, the complexities, and the richness it can bring to a story.
Resources:
Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
The Plot Whisperer: The Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson

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Writing Is A Verb

Ep 5 - Theme

Writing Is A Verb

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Ep 9 - Writing In Real Life 1:01:19

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In our final episode of this season, we talk about writing in real life - writing routines, supporting our routines, identifying and regulating emotional expectations, rejection and feeling the pain, problem solving when we get stuck, flow, and how to train your friends and family to support you if you don't have anything to sell. Resources: Notebooks with smooth pages - Moleskine and Leuchtrurm1917 (these are not affiliate links) Pilot Varsity Pens (not an affiliate link) LitHub Article on Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections a Year…

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Ep 8 - Feedback 1:00:58

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In this episode we talk about feedback - the vulnerability and other feelings associated with both receiving and giving, the different groups you might receive feedback from, and how we feel about it. Resources: Article by Heather Lazare about when to engage an editor - https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/110906875250/tips-from-an-editor-five-times-to-say-yes…

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Ep 7 - Revision 54:15

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In this episode we talk about revision - how we approach it, how we feel about it, and how our experience has changed over the course of our writing careers. Resources: Article by Heather Lazare about when to engage an editor - https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/110906875250/tips-from-an-editor-five-times-to-say-yes…

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Ep 6 - Putting It All Together 57:07

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In this episode we discuss our writing processes - how we get our ideas, how we know that an idea is one we want to write a book about, where we start, and how we start, and how it feels. Resources: The Snowflake Method Scrivener - This is not an affiliate link.

Writing Is A Verb

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Ep 5 - Theme 39:01

3 years ago39:01

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In this episode we talk about theme - how intimidating it can be, how hard to wrap your head around, tools for finding the theme of your book, when it comes to us in our process, the complexities, and the richness it can bring to a story. Resources: Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee The Plot Whisperer: The Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson…

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Ep 4 - Plot Structure 40:45

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In this episode we talk about plot structure - feeling it's the silver bullet, how it intertwines with character development, the tools we use, the various parts, how it evolves over our revision process, and our favorite parts. References The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder Save the Cat! Writes A Novel: The Last Book on Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books) by Gwen Hayes…

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Ep 3 - Character Development 44:04

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In this episode we talk about character development - how we go about developing characters, our favorite parts, where we get stuck, and tools we use - enneagram, snowflake method. References Snowflake Method - https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/

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Ep 2 - Enneagram For The Writer 58:34

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In this episode we talk about the enneagram for the writer - what the enneagram is, the nine types, and for each one their strengths, challenges, and where they mind find support as writers. References Enneagram Institute - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Joanna’s Blog Post - Character and Plot Development With the Enneagram http://www.joannaphoenix.com/new-blog/2021/5/25/enneagram-for-character-and-plot-development…

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Ep. 1 - Writing As Identity 44:10

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