Episodes

  • Bringing Magic To Your Life With Author Ash D. Collins (Awyn Dawn)

    Bringing Magic To Your Life With Author Ash D. Collins (Awyn Dawn)
    Aug 14 2024
    I had a blast speaking with Author Ash D. Collins (Awyn Dawn) on this episode of The Write Mindset. What began as a conversation about her 111 Magic book naturally morphed into a conversation on the craft of writing. She really brought a lot of great energy, as there was laughter, knowledge, and magic! ~ May our efforts help the community work, grow, and rise together, and keep developing "The Write Mindset." Thomas J. Bellezza #ThomasJBellezza #TheWriteMindset #AuthorsAsOne ASH D. COLLINS / AWYN DAWN | https://linktr.ee/ashdcollins Writing under the name Awyn Dawn, Ash D. Collins wrote her first book in 2020. This work, Paganism for Prisoners, won the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) gold award in 2021. After publishing her second book the following year, Collins moved to London to earn her MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis on fiction. She has since written her third book, 111 Magic, which is scheduled for release this year. She has contributed to two anthologies and written several magazine articles, most notably for Spirituality and Health Magazine and Witchology, and appeared briefly on the BBC. When she is not writing, Collins teaches creative writing classes, hosts workshops, and does media and public speaking engagements for audiences of all ages. Her free time is spent beekeeping and exploring historical sites throughout Europe. She can be booked for public appearances by visiting linktr.ee/ashdcollins or by contacting her through her social media @ashd_collins on IG/X.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Marketing in the industry for self-published authors with Eloise Bahr

    Marketing in the industry for self-published authors with Eloise Bahr
    Jul 16 2024
    I had a chance to sit with Eloise Bahr and have a conversation about marketing in the industry for self-publishers, ideas on the writing process, and our own journeys as writers ourselves! ~ May our efforts help the community work, grow, and rise together, and keep developing "The Write Mindset." Thomas J. Bellezza #ThomasJBellezza #TheWriteMindset #AuthorsAsOne ELOISE BAHR | https://eloisebahr.com/ YouTube Channel | @authoreloisebahr Eloise Bahr is an adult historical fantasy author who has been obsessed with Greek Mythology since sixth grade and has been writing since then as well. Her debut novel is the first in a series which explores the origins of the all female warrior tribe - the Amazons. When she isn't writing, she's working her day job as an accountant, selling her husband on her latest home improvement project, or putzing around the garden with her five year old son.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Writing To Create Change | Creativity With Purpose: Interview with Dawn Reno Langley

    Writing To Create Change | Creativity With Purpose: Interview with Dawn Reno Langley
    Jan 31 2024
    I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview author Dawn Reno Langley. She gave me some insight into her writing process and the stories she's written and researched, and we had an all-around fun conversation as two authors sitting in front of mics! It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

    DAWN RENO LANGLEY WEBSITE:
    https://www.dawnrenolangley.net/
    Analyzing the Prescotts: https://amzn.to/48Ny49I
    More Books from Dawn: https://amzn.to/47T4u1k

    Dawn Reno Langley has written extensively for newspapers and magazines, published more than 30 books (children’s books, novels such as The Mourning Parade (Amberjack, 2017), and nonfiction), dozens of award-winning short stories, essays, and poems in journals such as Hunger Mountain, The Missouri Review, The Oklahoma Review, The Provo Canyon Review, and Superstition Review, as well as hundreds of articles, theater reviews, and blogs for national and global publications. A Fulbright scholar and TedX speaker with an MFA in Fiction from Vermont College and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from The Union Institute and University, Langley lives in North Carolina but travels the world with her husband. Her latest book, You Are Divine: A Search for the Goddess in All of Us (Llewellyn) was released nationally and internationally in January 2022. Her latest novel, Analyzing the Prescotts, is set to release in January, 2024 from Black Rose Writing. Currently, she is working on a new fictional trilogy called The Art of Rivers, a historical saga about an interracial couple’s relationship during the 1960s-1980s.

    As an editor and book coach, Langley has assisted writers from all over the world to publish their work. She believes strongly that a partnership exists when an editor works in partnership with a writer, and she proudly supports the many writers who now sell their books to readers everywhere.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Do You Have To Read To Be A Great Writer | A Conversation With Nicole Pierman

    Do You Have To Read To Be A Great Writer | A Conversation With Nicole Pierman
    Dec 14 2023
    Thomas J. Bellezza sits with author Nicole Pierman, and they talk about the topic "To be a great writer, you have to be a prolific reader"? Their conversation ranges from the position against the statement to how reading helps and what really makes a great writer great. They also talk about what makes good writing good or bad and how not all great writing is good. It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Writing For A Wrestling Federation With Special Guest A.J. Pan

    Writing For A Wrestling Federation With Special Guest A.J. Pan
    Nov 30 2023
    The one and only A.J. Pan gave us his time to talk about the process of writing for a wrestling federation, controlling the storylines, going the long way to get the big payoffs, and the journey one has with a career in wrestling. It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Writing Lyrics and Exploring Their Meaning With Paul LaPlaca

    Writing Lyrics and Exploring Their Meaning With Paul LaPlaca
    Nov 16 2023
    Paul LaPlaca sits down with Thomas J. Bellezza as they discuss Paul's lyrical writing process and dive into their meanings. They go over the journey Paul went through, from being a kid in high school to having a presence in the music industry. It's all about working, growing, and rising together to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • The Process Of Writing A Novel And Navigating Your First Publishing deal With Author Gregory Cioffi

    The Process Of Writing A Novel And Navigating Your First Publishing deal With Author Gregory Cioffi
    Nov 2 2023
    Gregory Cioffi and Thomas J. Bellezza catch up after ten years, talking about life, writing, and the process of getting your idea to the page. He lets us in on his publishing deal, his journey, and how he approaches his novels. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Succeeding as a Screenwriter for Hire: An Exclusive Interview with Victor Joyner

    Succeeding as a Screenwriter for Hire: An Exclusive Interview with Victor Joyner
    Oct 19 2023
    Tune in to The Write Mindset Podcast for an insightful interview with Victor Joyner, a distinguished screenwriter. Join us as we delve into Victor's illustrious career in the film industry, where he has thrived as a sought-after writer for hire. In this engaging conversation, we uncover the secrets to success in the competitive world of screenwriting, while also exploring the unique experiences and challenges faced by professional writers for hire. Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter or a seasoned pro, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom, industry insights, and firsthand knowledge to inspire and guide your own writing journey. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."

    VICTOR JOYNER: https://victoriousfilmsllc.com/
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    47 mins