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In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss what happened to episode 308, now forever known as the ‘lost episode,’ and finish up season 3 as they reflect on 2020 (aka the year of NO WORDS) and look forward to a fresh start in 2021.. . . . This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss the varying ways a find a plot for your novel ideas!. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss where they find ideas for new projects and when to let an idea go.. . . . .. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana talk about their delay in updating the podcast and the circumstances of Diana being forced out of her house temporarily.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss their plans for participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) as well as reminisce about their participation together in years past.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss the pressure to always be productive and the need to make time for the things that make you feel inspired and happy, even when those things are not necessarily increasing your word count.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss when you should power through a difficult time working on a book and when to leave a book behind.-------This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited by Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

Diana and Marni discuss the difficulty of being creative in the face of 2020 and all it's hot mess glory.-------This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited by Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss considerations around choosing your book title and series name. They also delve into how best to handle potential collisions in the book world’s namespace. WARNING: This episode includes some explicit content that may not be suitable for all ages.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, despite various interruptions by what seems like the entire animal kingdom, Marni and Diana discuss dealing with your family and friends while trying promote your book and ways to helpful and support of your fellow writer friends.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss their inability to deliver on this podcast, and their other writing-related goals, at the end of the year, as well as their word-making resolutions.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss various kind of promotional swag available to you as an author to promote yourself and your books and how to get it.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss how to deal with being a writer and creator at a time when events entirely beyond your control begin to take their toll on you.. . . . . . This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss public appearances as an author and how it relates to the promotion of your book. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this short bonus episode, Marni forces Diana to face the reality of her book birthday for her debut novel, SPOOKED.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss the role of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat, and more) in your life as an author and how it relates to the promotion of your book. . . . . .This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited by Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana talk about what work kind of support you can expect from a traditional publisher versus what you can expect to do yourself to promote your book.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this episode, Marni and Diana talk about the steps that come for you after you have chosen your path, made your peace, and are on your way toward your publication date. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this wrap-up episode for season one, Marni and Diana answer listener questions, debate the differences between various current genres of literature, and give some last minute advice before we move into Season 2.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

In this bonus episode of season one of I Make Words, Marni and Diana talk about some recent publishing and writing stories from the headlines and the lessons contained therein. See related articles and more at www.spookedseries.com.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.