This is K.M. Wyland and you are listening to the 71st episode of the Word Play Podcast.

I'm embarking on a new project this week, my first non-fiction book.

Several people have suggested I compile and expand upon the information from my blog, videos, and podcasts, and make them available

as a series of books on the craft of writing. So I'm taking the plunge.

This summer I pulled followers of my blog to discover what topic would most interest them in a book.

And, with those results in mind, I'm currently preparing a book tentatively titled,

Outlining Your Novel, Plan Your Way to Success.

Of course it will be at least six months before the book is anywhere near ready for release,

but I'll keep you updated on its progress.

Don't forget that my blog tour for my CD conquering writer's block and summoning inspiration is ongoing.

This week I'm honored to be hosted by Anne Tyler Lord, Jade Timms,

Carrie K Haim Benus, Matt Delman, and Amber Starfire.

Be sure to stop by my blog at Wordplay-K-M-Yland that's debut E-I-L-A-N-D dot blog spot.

To access the links and read the interviews, reviews, and blog posts with the following titles.

How to Train Your Muse, the demerit system, and 13 places to find inspiration.

Keep unlikable characters from alienating readers.

The latest post in the video series on my blog

shows how you can mimic Orson Scott cards the memory of Earth

and keeping readers interested in seemingly disagreeable characters.

You can watch the video on my blog.

New videos are posted every Wednesday.

Meanwhile, enjoy this week's podcast. Use motion to spice up your scenes.

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