Episode 2

full
Published on:

22nd Feb 2023

The Testimony of Keira F Jacobs

Hosts J Ryan and Keira discuss how injecting non-standard character struggles, traits, and relationships into a genre novel can strengthen the story. And they delve into the questions an author must consider before going independent.

Episode highlights:

02:47                 What is a Whim?             

06:25                 A story of choices

11:10                    Character struggles – A writer’s therapy

13:28                  Relationship development in Tarsha (feet up)

16:21                   The joy of dialogue

19:14                   The subtle art of messaging

20:50                 Going independent: Control

23:15                  Going independent: The Numbers

25:44                 Going independent: Unexpected Challenges

27:04                 Going independent: One Crucial Thing to Know

30:16                  Going independent: Social Marketing Fun

Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Write Note

About the Podcast

The Write Note
Exploring the written word and its impact on pop culture.
You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of the hosts. The Write Note drops new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month.

About your hosts

J Ryan Fenzel

Profile picture for J Ryan Fenzel
J Ryan Fenzel is a Michigan author who blends the rich landscape and history of the Great Lakes region with engaging action & adventure storytelling to craft a unique brand of contemporary thriller. In 2006 his debut novel DESCENDING FROM DUTY received widespread acclaim and set the standard of well-balanced plot, action, and characterization that would become the hallmark of his follow-up titles INHERIT ALL THINGS and ALLIED IN IRONS. Fenzel's fourth novel, EQUAL MEASURE, solidified his position as a growing voice in the theatre of action and adventure. In addition to writing, Fenzel has owned and operated Ironcroft Publishing, an independent publishing proprietorship, for 17 years.
You can find him on Instagram @authorjryanfenzel and at his website www.jryanfenzel.com

Keira F. Jacobs

Profile picture for Keira F. Jacobs
Keira F. Jacobs is a ya fantasy author. Her debut novel, THE TESTIMONY OF BENDIGO FLETCHER, released Nov. 2022. She has a passion for creating stories that explore deeply rooted emotions and pens characters who are relatable and raw. Her faith in God pushes her to chase the dream He has set in her heart.
She loves to help other authors in their own journey and is passionate about supporting the author community.
You can find her on Instagram @keira.f.jacobs and on Tik Tok @authorkeira.f.jacobs