Episodes

  • Ep#7 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 6 - Fiction

    Ep#7 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 6 - Fiction
    May 10 2024
    Quote of the day: “You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” ~ E.B. White

    TW: Death
    In today’s episode, I am updating you on my writing progress after my long absence and sharing some news about how the death of my friend affected me this past week.

    Key moments
    Intro: [00:28] - Updates & News
    Prompt Instruction: [07:53] Reviewing how the prompt challenge works
    Today’s Prompt: [08:13] Day 6 - Fiction
    Wrap: [14:00] Closing thoughts on the prompt
    Loop Earplugs: [14:39]

    Links mentioned:
    Notes to Novel Course

    Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast

    Scrivener Free Trial

    Loop Earplugs



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    15 mins
  • Ep#6 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 5 - Word of the Day

    Ep#6 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 5 - Word of the Day
    Jan 19 2024
    Quote of the day: “In good writing, words become one with things.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

    In today’s episode, I talk about how NaNo went for me and how that affects my goals in the future.

    Key moments:
    Podcast Featured Guest: [00:21] - I was featured on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast
    Prompt Instruction: [02:41] Reviewing how the prompt challenge works
    Today’s Prompt: [03:02] Day 5 - Word of the Day
    Show & Tell: [08:29] - My last show and tell
    Notes to Novel: [11:08] - Doors close to one of only 2 opportunities to take the course in 2024


    Links mentioned:
    Notes to Novel Course
    Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast Feature #124
    Scrivener Free Trial
    Loop Earplugs

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    12 mins
  • Ep#5 - The Novel vs The Screen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Ep#5 - The Novel vs The Screen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
    Jan 4 2024
    Quote of the day:
    “I don't write about adolescence. I write about war. For adolescents.” Suzanne Collins.

    In today’s episode, I am reviewing the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, both the book and movie that was adapted from it. As a video producer and writer, I respect that movies and TV shows are different mediums for storytelling. No screen adaption of a book will ever be 100% like the novel, but that doesn't mean it can't work.

    Key moments
    Notes to Novek Course: [01:39] - Information on the Notes to Novel course by Savannah Gilbo
    Book Review: [02:07] My view on the novel - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
    Movie Review Positives: [06:33] - What worked in the movie
    Movie Review Critique: [08:44] - What didn't work in movie
    Final Thoughts: [13:07] - My rating and recommendation
    Loop Earplugs: [13:56] - Use Loop Earplugs to get some peace and quiet when you read and write.

    Links mentioned:
    Notes to Novel Course
    Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast
    Scrivener Free Trial
    Loop Earplugs

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    14 mins
  • Ep#4 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 4 - Seasonal: Halloween

    Ep#4 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 4 - Seasonal: Halloween
    Oct 29 2023
    “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” —L.M. Montgomery

    In today’s episode, I discuss prepping for NaNoWriMo and how telling people about my writing is anxiety-inducing.

    Key moments

    Loop Earplugs: [00:21] - How to get some quiet when you write
    Prompt Instruction: [01:19] Reviewing how the prompt challenge works
    Today’s Prompt: [02:18] - Day Four Seasonal - Halloween Prompt
    Show & Tell: [07:23] - Sharing what I wrote for the prompt.
    Scrivener Free Trial: [09:20] - Learn how you can get a free trial of Scrivener

    Links mentioned:
    Notes to Novel Course
    Scrivener Free Trial
    Loop Earplugs

    Are you enjoying the Write As Rain podcast? Be sure to review us so other writers like you can find us. And follow us so you don’t miss a prompt!

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    10 mins
  • Ep#3 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 3 - Prop Challenge

    Ep#3 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 3 - Prop Challenge
    Oct 26 2023
    “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss

    In today’s episode, I discuss goal setting and my first time participating in NaNoWriMo.

    Key moments
    Scrivener: [00:21] - Using Scrivener for NaNoWriMo
    Prompt Instruction: [02:10] Reviewing how the prompt challenge works
    Today’s Prompt: [02:31] - Day Three - Prop Challenge
    Show & Tell: [08:00]

    Links mentioned:
    Notes to Novel Course
    Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast
    Scrivener Free Trial

    Are you enjoying the Write As Rain podcast? Be sure to review us so other writers like you can find us. And follow us so you don’t miss a prompt!

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    NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/liya-grey
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    10 mins
  • Ep#2 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 2 - Dialogue

    Ep#2 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 2 - Dialogue
    Oct 4 2023
    “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath

    In today’s episode, I am talking about the power of words and how they relate to imposter syndrome. The prompt for today is in the Dialogue category, focusing on a conversation between two people.

    Key moments:
    Notes To Novel Course: [00:19]
    Today’s Prompt: [02:57]
    Show and Tell: [08:22]


    Links mentioned:
    Savannah Gilbo's Notes To Novel Course
    Love Langauge - Take the Quiz


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    11 mins
  • Ep#1 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 1 - Seasonal

    Ep#1 - 365 Prompt Challenge: Day 1 - Seasonal
    Oct 3 2023
    "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." -Toni Morrison

    In today’s episode, it's the first official launch of the 365 Writing Challenge! It's Day One, and today's prompt category is Seasonal - Fall. It's the first time in a long time that I sat down to do some writing prompts, which didn't come without challenges.


    Key moments
    Prompt Instruction: [00:58] Reviewing how the prompt challenge works
    Today’s Prompt: [01:25] Day One Seasonal - Fall Prompt
    Show And Tell: [06:53] I'll share with you what I wrote
    Masterclass Opportunity: [08:41] Savannah Gilbo's FREE masterclass information

    Links mentioned:
    Free Masterclass
    Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast


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    10 mins
  • Bonus: How Does the 365 Writing Challenge Work?

    Bonus: How Does the 365 Writing Challenge Work?
    Sep 29 2023
    In this bonus episode, I go over the 365 Writing Challenge and how it works in each prompt episode in detail. If you're new here, I suggest listening to this episode first so you know what to expect.

    Prompt categories explained:

    [00:53] Fiction

    [01:11] Seasonal

    [01:33] Sensory Overload

    [01:53] Memory Lane

    [02:20] Dialogue

    [02:46] Prop Challenge

    [03:21] Word Of The Day


    [03:43] Sound cue 1
    [04:28] Sound cue 2





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    5 mins