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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 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
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Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Art V Commerce
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 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 wade through the murky waters of art verses commerce. They discuss selling out, if art can ever be ‘pure’ if a price tag is attached, how imposter syndrome plays right into the whole and if creativity can ever be truly ‘unbound.’
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/odKR8qC-KLY
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IG: @mastressofnone
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
Monday Jul 03, 2023
When Can I Call Myself an Author?
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
When Can I call Myself an Author?
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 labels given to us and those we take and why it’s so hard to boldly say 'I'm an author', they also share their own ideas of when they believe you become an author.
Recommended Resources
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03myqj2
- https://www.danielkraus.com/
- Legend Planner
- Whalefall by Daniel Kraus https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62919162
- https://lovingstoryedit.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 May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 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 joins Ellie Betts & Kristina Adams (The Writers Mindset) and Matty Dalrympie (The Indie Author podcast) to get spooky and talk all things ghosts.
Recommended Resources
The Writer’s Mindset
The Indy Author Podcast
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
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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 Apr 24, 2023
Celebrating ONE YEAR of the podcast (kinda...)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 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 celebrate over one year with the podcast, discussing favourite moments, episodes, and key takeaways.
Recommended Resources
- Writing Ghost Stories (with Daniel Willcocks, Ellie Betts, Kristina Adams & Matty Dalrymple) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax5GPypvkyo
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
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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 Apr 19, 2023
AA on Tour: London Book Fair
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 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 tune in LIVE from the London Book Fair, sharing their experience and thoughts on how fairs can help new and experienced authors.
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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 Apr 10, 2023
Remember Your Readers
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 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 is back! We talk all about where Dan has been, why taking time off is necessary in your life and business, and why it’s critical to remember to focus on reaching your readers and speaking your language.
Recommended Resources
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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 Apr 03, 2023
Content For Everyone
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
“Content For Everyone”
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On today’s episode, Dan sits down with the author of, “Content For Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content” Jeff Adams, to discuss all things access and answer questions from the community
Recommended Resources
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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 Mar 27, 2023
Author Content Confidence
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 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, Sam goes through tips, tricks and advice to help you feel more confident on camera and engage your audience on social media.
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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 Mar 20, 2023
Plottr Masterclass
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 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 talks to Troy Lambert from Plottr who answers some of our community’s questions, all about Plottr, who to use it and get the best from it.
Recommended Resources
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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