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Your Mom Writes Books

Your Mom Writes Books

Charlie N Holmberg and Caitlyn McFarland

A conversational writing podcast where two authors discuss writing/publishing and frequently go off-topic.
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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Notes the Pros and Cons of Being an Author
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11/15/22 • 41 min

Authorship . . . the good, the bad, and the ugly. In truth, most things can fall into the good and the bad. Today Caitlyn and Charlie talk candidly about the realities of living off one's writing.
We mention Caitlyn's friend Raylene, who also has a podcast! Check out her Still Sleeping podcast (episodes may contain adult themes).

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Explains Story Math

Your Mom Explains Story Math

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09/27/22 • 53 min

What is story math? It's the "equation" used in plotting that lets savvy readers determine what's going to happen in a story. Today, CAITLYN and Charlie talk story math and how to still surprise the reader despite it.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Moms Are an Ensemble Cast

Your Moms Are an Ensemble Cast

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10/19/21 • 45 min

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about writing large casts of characters, including team balance, inter-character dynamics, and what an ensemble cast can bring to your story.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Is a Teen Writer (Advice for Teens)
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07/27/21 • 45 min

Charlie and Caitlyn talk to teens (and anyone else who needs some encouragement). We discuss about publishing young, our own high school experiences, and remind you that not everyone's opinion should matter.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - That's What Your Mom Said (Writing Dialogue)
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04/13/21 • 49 min

“What are we talking about today?” Caitlyn asked.⁣

“Your mom.” Charlie whipped out a nail file and started on her manicure.⁣

Caitlyn swatted it away. “Pay attention!”⁣

Rolling her eyes, Charlie said, “Let’s just talk about this.”⁣

“About what?”⁣

“About talking.”⁣

And so they did.⁣

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Gets Choosy About Ideas
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05/09/23 • 43 min

How do you know which ideas to keep in a book, and which ideas to discard? Today Charlie and Caitlyn discuss reversals, outlining scenes, and perfectionism, all while Charlie struggles to understand the robotic filter on Caitlyn's voice that only she can hear.
Also, it's release day! Caitlyn's novel, SOUL OF SMOKE, is out in the wild! Support her and the podcast by giving it a gander and telling your friends <3 https://amzn.to/3ppoKr2

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Reads Her Edit Letters

Your Mom Reads Her Edit Letters

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05/30/23 • 67 min

Today we share the major edits Spellbreaker (Charlie) and Soul of Smoke (Caitlyn) underwent after being accepted to publication, so be warned, there are spoilers! But before that, we talk about ghostwriters vs AI and whether or not an author is their work.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Rereads Her Debut Novel
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09/07/21 • 57 min

Charlie and Caitlyn reread their debut novels and discuss what made them cringe, what they liked, and what they've learned.

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Auditions Her Characters
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03/14/23 • 59 min

How do you choose the best protagonist for your next project? Charlie and Caitlyn talk about choosing the right personality for a story and differentiating characters from book to book.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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Your Mom Writes Books - Your Mom Structures a Novel

Your Mom Structures a Novel

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06/15/21 • 60 min

Charlie and Caitlyn tell you how to take all those ideas you've been brainstorming and turn them into an actual book.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

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FAQ

How many episodes does Your Mom Writes Books have?

Your Mom Writes Books currently has 95 episodes available.

What topics does Your Mom Writes Books cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Your Mom Writes Books?

The episode title 'Your Mom Watches Falling for Christmas (Deep Dive)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Your Mom Writes Books?

The average episode length on Your Mom Writes Books is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Your Mom Writes Books released?

Episodes of Your Mom Writes Books are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Your Mom Writes Books?

The first episode of Your Mom Writes Books was released on Jan 28, 2021.

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