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This is the second episode in the NonFiction novel series here at 12pt Font. So you’ve got an idea for a novel. What happens now? What is the next step in the non-fiction writing process? This episode is a full breakdown of a NonFiction outlining process. From Introduction to Closing chapters, and everything in between.
How to Start a NonFiction Novel
The practical guide to close reading.
Why should Writers Read? It's a good question. This episode is all about why writers should read, what ‘close reading is’, and why you should consider doing it. We talk about the benefits of reading as a writer, and why close reading is a good way to expand your writer’s toolbox.
Expand your poetic horizons with the Glosa, with William Blake’s The Tyger. Want to learn about interesting forms of poetry, and intertextuality in poetry. The Glosa originates in Spanish court poetry. It is an incredible form of fixed-form poetry that uses quotes from other works to form the foundation of a new one. A great way to play with words, and to enter a dialogue with the poets of the past, present and future.
What is a sonnet, where does it come from, and how do I write one? This episode we dive into these questions and more with an exploration of the Italian/Petrarchan and Shakespearean forms.
This week we answer the questions what is haiku, and how do we write one? We’re demystifying this ancient Japanese art of poetry, in an accessible, and entertaining way that will get you writing haiku in no time.
This episode of 12pt Font introduces our next topic: poetry. WOAH! Don’t click away! I promise I’ll do my best to make this series enjoyable, engaging, entertaining, informative, and of course, relevant. This episode attempts to answer the question ‘what is poetry?’. How well it succeeds in answering that question… Well, you’ll just have to listen and find out.
A bonus episode of 12pt Font to say CONGRATULATIONS. No matter whether you got 50K or 5, words were placed on a page that were not there before. That’s good. Be proud of yourself!
The sun rises and sets upon this, the day before the end. Wherever we are in our project, the fact that so many of us have come this far is truly incredible. Let us all take time to celebrate the incredible achievement that is the work we have done. In this episode of 12pt Font, we talk about what happens after all the words are on the page, and the first draft is completed. Episode 42 is all about life after NaNoWriMo.
Everyone can use support, especially during NaNoWriMo. In this episode, we discuss three ways to find yourself a wonderful writing buddy for support during NaNo and beyond! Reddit, Discord, and NaNoWriMo write-ins. Wherever your comfort level is, we’ve got an option for you! Each method has been tested, and each method has been proven successful. It just takes some patience, with a little hint of panic.
Hello, and WELCOME TO SEASON two of 12pt Font.
The final episode of 12pt Font Season One is all about the basics of business writing. In this episode we break down three main principles that are applicable to all effective professional communication. Join us as we demystify and simplify the ‘must-know’ skills of effective business communication.
Episode 38 brings us Narrative Instance.
Episode 37: How to say more with less.
It's episode 36, and Valentine's day has just passed us by. Love is in the air, but there's a lot of different kinds of love.
Number 35. Isn't that a nice round number? In episode 35 we get into the nitty-gritty of what makes a work clear. Using Walt Whitman's poem Song of Myself we can break down the sentence by sentence, and word by word details that help your writing to make sense.
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One Week of January Gone Already?
Hey Everyone!
Hello, lovely people!
Day 30 It Is Over
Day 29 makes tomorrow the last day.
Day 28, and hey…
We are on day 27
OH, MY GOODNESS Day 26
Day 25 means 5 more days!
Day 24 – Y’all Still with Me?
We have arrived at Day 23.
Somehow, we’ve made it to Day 22.
It’s Day 21 here at the 12pt Font writing studios… Yep.
Almost Can’t Believe we’ve made it to DAY 20!!!!!
Day 19 is all about Essays!
Day 18.
It is day 17 now. Are we tired yet?
Day 16, and it’s time to stop!
Day 15, and we’ve reached the halfway point.
Hey, day 14! What's good?
Guess What! Day 13
Day 12 Everybody, and we are back to our regular format.
It's Day 11 and today is a bit different.
Okay, Day 10.
Day 09 Going strong-ish.
Friends We Did It!
It is Day 07 fellow Novelists!
Day 06 Everyone!
Day 05.
Day 04 and we're doing it, friends!
Welcome to Day 02
Hello Creatives and Curious.
