THE TAYLOR STEVENS SHOW PODCAST EPISODES 10 THROUGH 19:
EPISODE 10: This episode of stories from a storyteller about telling stories in public brings a discussion on the different types of public speaking authors do, my own non-process preparation process, and the difference between speaking to large vs. small groups. When asked whether or not I've had any professional training as a speaker the story begins, "When I was in Kenya..."
EPISODE 11: Is there a formula for a bestselling book? Does chance play a role in publishing? The book itself is obviously important, but there are other dozens of other variables, including publisher expectations, the allocation of marketing budget, release date, and reader response. Here, we discuss some of the myths and misunderstandings about what makes a successful book in today's world where even publishers can't predict what will be a bestseller.
EPISODE 12: From microphones and big bold signatures to meetings with publishing people in New York, this episode is all about what went on behind the scenes to support the release of THE MASK—Including the story of getting punked at a joint author event by fellow thriller writer and friend, Vicki Pettersson.
EPISODE 13: This week's show is all about Third Culture Kids: Who are they, what makes them different, why don't they take hot water for granted and why are simple questions like where are you from so difficult for them to answer. Then we discuss the Third Culture kids that populate the Munroe series.
EPISODE 14: Can a bad review ever be good for an author? We discuss the different ways reviews, both positive and negative can be helpful for authors and ways that readers can help to elevate the intelligence of the review world.
EPISODE 15: Wherein we discuss my unusual writing education, the importance of understanding the difference between writing and story, specific writing concepts, and my struggle with writing transitions. Stay tuned after the show closes for an interesting post episode discussion that was too good to leave out.
EPISODE 16: Where we discuss why it is that success so often feels like failure all the way to the finish line, and we share a few specific examples of “failing forward to success” that many writer’s share in common in their individual quests to move a story from idea to finished product. This leads to a discussion of the types of camps we do and don’t want to fall into as writers.
EPISODE 17: In this second Q & A episode, Taylor and Steve battle their way through thunderstorm related technical glitches while Taylor responds to listener questions, including: Do book contract word count clauses cause authors to lose pace and readers? What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an author? What advice would you give an author in today’s world of publishing? How should I, as a reader, purchase a book in order to best support my favorite authors?
EPISODE 18: In this episode we discuss using music to engage and activate the creative parts of the brain. And I explain why, when writing, I often play the same music on and endless loop until a book is finished. And we discuss some of my favorite music to write to, including playlists from Two Steps from Hell and Apocalyptica.
EPISODE 19: The topic of this episode is juggling, but not in the traditional sense of tossing balls, bowling pins, or rings. We’re talking about managing multiple projects while also managing a household and raising children. We get into dealing with publishers, social media, arranging speaking engagements, fixing breakfast and the several different writing projects I'm currently managing
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