Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter</span> <a href= "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/reclaim-your-author-career"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">preview</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">up for her book</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Reclaim Your Author Career</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intro link: </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.inkerscon.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Inkers Con digital ticket</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show notes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “steer the ship” in the direction you need to go and save time on revisions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How knowing what you want out of your writing career impacts your expectations and your marketing plans</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common mistakes Claire sees as she works with authors</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How understanding your motivations and needs as a writer helps you set your goals</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Using tension and power in your writing</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Claire uses the Enneagram to help writers discover their character’s motivations and needs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><spa