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What have I accomplished as a writer this year? Listen to find out! Or check out my blog post here.
If you haven't grabbed your free copy of Scrittorio Magazine, find it here. You can learn more about it in Season 3 Episode 8.
If you want to know more about Scareuary 2024, see my blog post here or listen to Season 3 Episode 6.
Find my on IG (hybaiswriting), Twitter (HybaIsWriting), Tumblr (hyba), and my author blog (hybaiswriting.blogspot.com).
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In which I talk about what you can expect from Scrittorio Magazine in general, and what you can find in the Winter 2023 issue, released December 31, 2023.
Find the magazine here or go to https://sites.google.com/view/scrittoriomagazine/issues
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There's a witch in the garden... but why can't she see her?
The audio is a bit warped and imperfect, and I didn't waste time on intros this time around, but I hope you enjoy it! :D
Remember, it's Scareuary! For the whole month of January, I'll be working on writing scary short stories - and you can, too. Check out more about Scareuary on my blog here.
You're all probably getting tired of these scary stories! There's only one more creepy one for now - I promise! And then we can take a little break from all the found-cassette horror. What say you?
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Scareuary 2024 is a horror writing challenge where writers can try their hands at writing scary stories for the month of January. There are four different challenges: The Coppe's Webbe, Lingering Fears, The Unseen, and Ghastly Reflections. Choose the one that suits you (and your schedule) best, and enjoy! Listen to the episode for more info, or check out my blog: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com
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Don't forget: Scrittorio's latest issue will be out at the end of the month. That's in 5 days! Keep an eye out for an episode on that, too.
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A short scary story about a man who lived in a house infested with cockroaches...
CW: a couple of scenes with disturbing imagery, insect horror.
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A short story about a woman encountering a peculiar supernatural situation while traveling abroad in Morocco...
Recorded this one a while back on an older microphone, and I'm happy I had it because I've got myself a wonderful summer cold and currently have a very nasal sound.
Enjoy this unsettling little piece!
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A short audio production in which a visitor reads an interesting article out to a coma patient. Please excuse my audio acting abilities. Also my accents.
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The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
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In which I share a snapshot of my ever-changing novel editing routine in hopes that it might help other writers and authors out there to create their own.
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My tumblr has an ask box that I regularly check - send me any Qs, comments, or suggestions there!
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A bit of a rushed and bare-bones type of episode, but that was the point of this one: To rip off the bandaid and just get started again. One of the things I realized was that steps outside of simply recording the episode and getting it uploaded - steps like editing the episode, adding an intro/outro, etc. - just made it harder for me to actually get any episodes uploaded. So, we're back to a bit of a bare-bones type of thing, and I hope you don't mind too much.
Contact me on Twitter, IG, tumblr, or my blog (hybaiswriting.blogspot.com) with any Qs, comments, or suggestions you may have.
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In which I discuss podcast changes moving forward, update you on my fantasy novel The Pirates of Sissa, and wrap up Season 2.
Learn more about The Pirates of Sissa on my blog.
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In which I read a passage from my manuscript for The Pirates of Sissa and realize that I am absolutely horrible at doing character voices.
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In which I talk about the creepiest monsters to be found in my high fantasy novel-in-progress, The Pirates of Sissa. The kahlaqrab is a scary beast to come upon in the middle of the Black Desert, and with good reason. Learn more about it in this episode!
You can read my short story "The Legend of the Five Thousand Shells" over on my blog (hybaiswriting.blogspot.com).
If you have any questions, requests, suggestions, or just want to say hello, you can find me over on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest.
Transcript Excerpt:
"This creature was first inspired by the sandwalker, which is a cryptid that apparently originates in Arabian mythology, though I haven't personally heard of any such creature in my lifetime, nor has anyone I've been able to ask about this sandwalker. I do wonder where the source material for this creature comes from. Nevertheless, it was a cool fantasy creature, if somewhat terrifying, and I knew from the start that I wanted to do something with it. You'll actually notice that a lot of the creatures that I mention in my fantasy novels are going to come from legendary or mythological creatures, usually from Arabian or Islamic stories. It's one of the ways that I would like to represent my culture in my writing. So, I decided to adapt the sandwalker for my book by using it as a basis for the creation of the monsters called 'kahlaqrabs' in my fantasy world.
The sources I found online about sandwalkers was very limited, and mostly referred to one entry in a book that I've never seen. All I had to go with was what it apparently looks like and what it eats. But that led me down a rabbit-hole in my mind. I found myself considering whether the myth might have originated from the sighting of a fossil left over from the Cretaceous period, where I believe that area was submerged underwater, if I've done my research right. I conducted a little bit of research online and found some prehistoric creatures I had no idea existed - creatures whose fossilized remains might actually give someone cause to think there was some kind of giant shelled monster roaming the desert - and they most definitely gave me some cool ideas for the kahlaqrabs in my book!
I also considered that the desert has a lot of scorpions, and they're nasty creatures that you really need to look out for when you're out there, so it also stands to reason that many desert-travelers would be terrified of the idea of giant scorpion-like creatures. This, too, might have given rise to the idea of the sandwalker as more of a scary tale rather than anything else.
From there, I took things several steps further and got into the nitty gritty details of how the monsters in my book, the kahlaqrabs, are born, how they live, what they eat, how they hunt, how they look, and so much more, making my final kahlaqrab concept very different, in my opinion, and very unique when compared to what was available online about this sandwalker creature. I really enjoyed figuring out their behaviour as animals, their reproductive processes, their habits and routines, and so on and so forth. It's actually a lot of fun to compile all of this different information that you can find online about a variety of real-world creatures and use them to imagine something else completely..."
See full transcript on my blog.
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In which I talk about my fantasy creature, the sorranid, native to the Black Desert - and try very hard not to think about what it tastes like. This creature is featured in The Pirates of Sissa, my high fantasy novel. If you haven't already, check out episode 3 to get some quick facts about the Black Desert.
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In which I chat with you about one of the main settings in my book, The Pirates of Sissa, called the Black Desert. Learn about its climate, geography, creatures that live there, and some of its history and role in the Sissan-Qorsan conflict.
To learn more about The Pirates of Sissa, click here. Learn more about the series here. To read the short story, The Legend of the Five-Thousand Shells, visit my website. Finally, go on a trip to the Black Desert in this episode of the podcast (anchor link)! For those not listening on Anchor, it's Episode 14 of the first season.
To check out my eerie suspense novella Apartment and grab yourself a cool summer read, click here.
To get a copy of my 101 Writing Prompts digital workbook and take your creativity to the next level, click here.
And, finally, connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr.
Until next time, friends!
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Welcome back! It's been a while, and I have a pretty big update about The Pirates of Sissa to share with you. Not only am I planning a total rewrite, I've also used the flashcard plotting system for the first time ever! In this episode, I focus on how I've gone about plotting my novel using flashcards, so that you can get an idea for how it works as well.
Next time, I plan to share an episode jam-packed with some cool fantasy worldbuilding, so stay tuned for that! I also have plans for an episode discussing common mistakes I have encountered in reading a variety of series, and how to best approach creating and writing a series, among some other insights that might come in handy for other authors out there. In the meantime, you can learn more about my fantasy novels and other works via my website and blog.
Got some free time this summer? Check out my debut novella Apartment for a delectably suspenseful read. You can also purchase my digital writer's workbook, 101 Writing Prompts, to unleash your creativity!
Connect with me via Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr.
Until next time!
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In which a cat won't leave me alone as I try very hard to focus on the task at hand, which is to talk about The Pirates of Sissa and what has changed since last I introduced it in Season 1. I think I stayed on-track for the most part, despite being attacked by this fierce beast.
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Until next time!
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Spring is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation, and this podcast has been brought back to life! After a few months' break following the end of Season 1, Hyba Is Writing: The Podcast is back with an all-new Season 2! This season, I'm going to be focusing on discussing my high fantasy book in progress, The Pirates of Sissa. It's a story that follows two people on opposite sides of a decades-long violent conflict who are forced to work together to ensure the success of an unexpected peace offer.
The Pirates of Sissa is one of the books in my fantasy series, The Qarran Tales. You can learn more about it on my blog.
Check out Apartment, my recently-released eerie suspense and magical realism novella. It follows three neighbours that grow increasingly suspicious of one another. Tensions come to a head when their apartment building comes under attack, and they are catapulted into an absurd reality that forces them to face the sins of their past.
Make sure to follow me over on Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr to keep up with my latest updates and never miss a new episode.
Thanks for tuning in today! It's great to be back, and I have a lot of cool content in store for you this season. Until next time!
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Alright, so this is a couple of months late. Maybe a few. Talk about procrastination!
In this episode, which is the last episode of Season 1, I discuss what I learned in 2020 about procrastination and how I can manage it best. Remember: when trying to find out how to stop yourself from procrastinating or how to minimize how much procrastination you do, it's important to keep in mind that it's got to be tailored to your personal needs. For my part, here is the solution that I was able to come up with to stop procrastinating (or, at the very least, manage it so that it isn't entirely impossible to work with).
This episode was recorded and edited on December 25, 2020. Let's just say, my procrastination management solution isn't entirely perfect. But hey, what is? Moving into 2021, I'm hoping to find even more effective ways to manage my procrastination.
I hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to get subscriber-exclusive updates and goodies in your inbox once a month. You can also connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, or by just saying hello over on my blog.
Until Season 2, my friends!
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TRANSCRIPT EXCERPT:
"I recently learned that there are different kinds of procrastinators. There are those that procrastinate because they think they work better with that last-minute pressure. There are those that are essentially workaholics who feel bad when they aren't doing anything, which makes them think that they're being lazy and procrastinating. There are those who like to give themselves a schedule and calendar jam-packed with things to do, so that they can procrastinate safely with the excuse that they just have so much to do and cannot work on that thing that they're avoiding! And there are those who like to procrastinate by looking for new things to do, like starting new projects. I think I've experienced some form of all of these, but the one I relate with the most is the last type of procrastinator.
Now, I have mentioned before that I'm juggling dozens of projects. I'm not exaggerating; this is very, very true! I have about 36 projects that are in the works, last time I counted them all up. One of the reasons for this is that Shiny Object Syndrome - I procrastinate on one project by working on or starting another. For a very long time, I jumped from one to the other and just worked on whichever one I felt like working on - and sometimes made new story ideas when I didn't feel like working on any of the projects I already had.
But last summer I decided to put my foot down and work out some solution to this, and my solution was very simple."
Read the full transcript over at my blog.
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In which I discuss that elusive thing called productivity and how we might be going about measuring our it all wrong.
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Thanks for tuning in for this episode! Next episode - our last episode of the season (and the year!) - I'll be talking about procrastination and how I've learned to deal with that tricky little devil.
Until next time!
TRANSCRIPT EXCERPT:
"As authors, our productivity is often measured through the number of words we write. If you haven't written anything, you haven't been productive. But that's not altogether true. If you've thought about new plot points, if you've discussed your story with someone, if you jotted down some ideas - any of that falls under writing productivity. I wanted to get that out of the way because I'm actually interested in this episode in talking about the lessons I've learned this year about the specific ways in which we perceive productivity levels - our own and other people's - and how that perception doesn't always have to align with the reality in order for us to be productive.
I'll start by saying that by being online we are exposed to a number of figures that seem to us so productive we can't help but wonder how in the world they've gotten to that stage. For example, I used to follow a blogger who made new art almost every other day and who has a range of books and always new excerpts to share, and who on top of that managed an online writing community and held down a full-time job and volunteered and so much more! I also followed another author who completed a book every 2 months. My mind was boggled. I remember thinking: How is it even humanly and physically possible that they're so productive? And why can't I be that productive? What am I missing?
For a while I thought I was simply missing the discipline and the dedication. To be fair, I do think I can work on my self-discipline, but this year, after writing and posting over 80 blog posts and recording and uploading over 24 podcast episodes (among other things), I realized that it wasn't just about that. Instead, I've realized that it's about timing and intention. Let me break down what I mean by those two things."Read the rest of the transcript over on my blog.
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In which I discuss the issue of instant gratification for authors using social media and sharing their writing online.
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Apartment, my debut novella, comes out January 5, 2021. Why not grab yourself a copy of the ebook when it comes out?
Thanks for tuning in. Until next time!
TRANSCRIPT EXCERPT:
Writing like this is unhealthy - and it slows you down. Instant gratification from social media is nice, but that's really all it is. In fact, the more I learn about social media, the more I realize that all social media platforms need to be approached with discipline and a plan. I've also realized that you can't stick around on some social media platforms forever, depending on the community and culture on those platforms. Sometimes, you simply need to be elsewhere in order to continue growing, and you need to be able to recognize that and plan for it.
What I started to realize was that I didn’t write for myself anymore. I wasn't internally motivated anymore, and all my reward and validation came from external sources rather than what I originally felt, which was that internal drive to keep going and that internal happiness that stemmed from writing something I was proud of. Instead, I wrote and made content for people to instantly enjoy and that was my reward. And that creates a bit of a vicious cycle. Not only did social media start to pull me away from my writing, but it also switched my focus into writing for that specific audience that I had at the time. And while that's nice, it wasn't my original plan, and still isn't my plan right now. That's why this year, I've made a lot of social media changes.
So, that's the first lesson that I learned this year. Just: Be able to write without instant gratification or reward from external sources. You can give yourself your own reward system, like celebrating finishing a chapter or finishing a book, but don't make it so that you need external validation to feel good about your writing. And don't get so immersed in social media that you forget why you started writing in the first place.
Since toning down my social media presence, I've started to get back into writing for myself, to make myself happy with what I write, and it's healthier and easier to write in this way. That doesn't mean my audience isn't in my mind when I write - far from it! It just means that I'm not going to be influenced by or exposed to this vicious cycle of instant gratification anymore, and that I've decided that I refuse to be chained to social media all day, every day. In other words, I've started to value my time and my efforts more than I did before, and that has made it clear to me that I need to prioritize and know pursue my actual goals.
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