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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.
Episodes
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 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 the latest advances in AI, the pro’s and cons for the author industry and their personal opinions on it.
Watch the show: https://youtu.be/aJ_0hbFV0Lk
Recommended Resources
https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ai-for-authors-guidelines/
https://midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F
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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 Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 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 their understanding of what short stories are, why they are beneficial for new and seasoned writers and where to go to get started
Watch the show: https://youtu.be/4TZbiTwMwX8
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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 Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Writing With Chronic Illness
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 openly about their own chronic illness’ both physical and mental, how they manage and navigate them to enable them to get to the page and live a life of their making. This episode has deep and candid discussion of chronic illness and may not be suitable for listeners with sensitivities or triggers around:
- Childhood abuse
- Sexual assault
- Trauma
Time Stamps
- Sam’s Chronic Mental Illness’ TW CHILDHOOD ABUSE & TRAUMA [00:25:40]
- Dan’s Chronic Physical Illness [00:33:45]
- How to write with chronic illness [00:37:30]
- TW: TRAUMA, ASSAULT, SEXUAL ASSAULT & RAPE [00:51:00]
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Recommended Resources
Hi Ren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc
“Hi Ren” - 2016 vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaltehH_cNo&t=303s
Betterhelp https://www.betterhelp.com/
Safeline https://safeline.org.uk/
How Not To Die https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/
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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 Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 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 things book covers! We cover everything from how to identify a “good” book cover, what a book cover “should” do, and best practices to familiarise yourself with modern book covers so that you can make your book shine.
Recommended Resources
Flash Fiction February: https://activatedauthors.com/flash
Flash Fiction: Explained: https://activatedauthors.com/flash-fiction-explained/
Market Research
Book covers:
https://www.creativeparamita.com/
https://miblart.com/?ref=danielwillcocks
http://www.thecovercollection.com/
https://www.rockingbookcovers.com/
https://www.gobookcoverdesign.com
Post-apocalyptic book covers
They Rot shorturl.at/bijs7
Wizard of the Wasteland shorturl.at/btuvX
Dead South shorturl.at/myBC9
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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
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IG: @activatedauthors
YT: @activatedauthors
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 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 go in on Tropes, what they are, why they are important, why readers will not forgiving if you mess with their expectations and specific examples to help you get a handle on this important writers tool.
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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
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 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 talk about how to find your people in a noisy world where every one is trying to get your attention and finding the right people can feel like a daunting task.
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Recommended Resources
- Free Resources (https://activatedauthors.com/free/)
- The Story Studio podcast (https://pod.link/1140596479)
- 1,000 True Fans (https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/)
- Jenna Moreci YouTube Channel (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
https://www.mastressofnone.com
IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 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 break down the steps you need to follow to get your book from first draft, to edited manuscript.
Recommended Resources
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 Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 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 things plans and goals for 2023, go over how they personally set goals, what their personal and professional goals are for next year and why.
We’d love to know how you set your goals and what you want to achieve in 2023, drop a comment below and let us know!
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Recommended Resources
- 6 Small Habits to Change Your Life Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxL1WmO7oo
- Year Compass https://yearcompass.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 Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
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 take a trip down memory lane and look at their personal and professional highlights and challenges of 2022
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Recommended Resources
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 Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
It’s the AA QUIZmas Extravaganza!
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 take a back seat as Eden Collier grabs the host’s seat and takes fellow Activated Authors community members through our Quizmas Extravaganza!
On Dan’s team (aka “Festive Feisties”) we have Julie, Bobbie, and Ara.
On Sam’s team (aka “Frosty Bitches”) we have Rob and Daisy.
Join us for an episode of laughter, questions, and naughty words as we propel toward the 2022 Christmas holiday. See if you can answer the questions for yourself, and let us know your favourite moments from today’s episode.
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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