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Activated Authors is an online author community centered around principles of healthy productivity, community, and shared knowledge. Founded by international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and author coach, Daniel Willcocks, the group aims to help authors and creatives of all levels achieve their creative goals and thrive as part of a healthy, positive community.
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4 days ago
Harnessing the Power of Feedback
4 days ago
4 days ago
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community and access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of finding the right kind of feedback from readers and writers and editors, alike, for your stories.
Recommended Resources
- “Sprite…” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lcHtVUUKc8w
- Food Freedom with Bekka https://www.freedomwithbekka.com/
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Top Three Tips To Make Your Scenes Sing
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam explore what makes a great scene and share their top tips on creating one.
Recommended Resources
- The Snowflake Method https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LWBZ696?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20
- How To Write A Dynamite Scene https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLT4QPQ?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20
- The Three Story Method https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Story-Method-Foundations-Fiction/dp/B0851LXR78
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Sep 11, 2023
What If It’s Not Going Your Way?
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and returning guest host Robyn Howley and together they discuss how to handle and deal with this crazy journey when it’s not going your way.
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Find out more about Robyn Howley
IG: @robynhowleyauthor
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Sep 04, 2023
How Do I Breakthrough My Bullsh!t?
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk about personal bullshit that holds us hostage and prevents us from moving forward as well as questions to ask ourselves to help us through.
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Aug 28, 2023
Jenna Moreci ON: How to Cultivate Superfans
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
Jenna Moreci is a bestselling dark fantasy romance and writing craft author, as well as a YouTube sensation with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Her first installment in The Savior’s Series, The Savior’s Champion, was voted one of the Best Books of All Time by Book Depository.
Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Jenna spends her free time snuggling up with her charming partner and their tiny dog, Buttercup.
Find out more about Jenna:
https://www.youtube.com/@JennaMoreci
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Daniel Willcocks

Monday Aug 14, 2023
Do I Really Need An Author Website?
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of having a website, and how author’s can leverage their business with a website that shouts their brand.
Get your author website
https://www.activatedauthors.com/websites
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Josh Malerman ON: How to be a Prolific Creative
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, then join our FREE community over at https://activatedauthors.com/
This week's Guest is...
Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror and his post-apocalyptic novel, Bird Box, which was the inspiration of the Netflix film Bird Box.
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Jul 31, 2023
How Can I Be More Productive?
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the fundamentals of how to be more productive, focusing on YOUR journey, and not those of the superhumans that dominate media and social platforms.
Recommended Resources
https://books2read.com/u/3yQZKn
https://activatedauthors.com/matrix
Join our FREE online community!
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Jul 24, 2023
How Do You Fill Your Creative Well?
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and Activated Authors Member Robyn Howley and together they talk about all the things they do to recharge and refill their creative wells including creating squishy septapods, spending time in the trees and consuming words.
Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/Uk7VgZYCqLU
Recommended Resources
Join our FREE Activated Authors Discord!
https://activatedauthors.com/join
Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors!
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost

Monday Jul 17, 2023
Creating Compelling Protagonists
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/
On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk all about creating full bodied main characters, where to start what to include and why Shakespeare was onto something with the whole, ‘What’s in a name…’ thing
Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u7IcUyUclno
Recommended Resources
- ‘When Winter Comes’ Daniel Willcocks https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V
- ‘The Saviour’s Champion’ Jenna Moreci https://books2read.com/tsc
- ‘The Hunger Games’ Suzanne Collins https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/1407109081
Join our FREE Discord Community!
https://activatedauthors.com/join/
Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors!
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Samantha Frost
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost