Hosted by J Ryan Fenzel · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 43 episodes
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You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of the hosts. The Write Note drops new episodes on the first Wednesday of each month.
J Ryan Fenzel hosts The Write Note, a arts show with 43 episodes published.
In this episode we look at the two sides of love through the lyrics of songs filled with joy, desperation and despair in Volume 7 of our Lyrically Speaking series. Highlights: 01:34 Nothing inspires like love 04:50 Chara
In this episode action speaks louder than words as we share writing tips to craft awesome action scenes that elevate the impact of your story and lock in reader engagement. Highlights: 01:12 The pivotal action scene 02:1
In this episode we share key elements you need to develop to create a custom-made world for your story. Highlights: 01:24 Why worldbuilding is essential 03:33 Character is King: World Builder Edition 07:00 Your story’s f
In this episode we hail The Bard himself, William Shakespeare, and celebrate the enduring impact his writing has had on Western literature and entertainment for over 400 years. Highlights: 01:30 The Titan of Western Lite
In this episode we share a creative writing exercise that teaches authors how to avoid the predictable and unleash the vivid. Episode Highlights: 01:27 The Goldberg Prompt 02:42 Setting up the exercise 03:30 An example r
In this episode we take on writer’s block and share tried & true strategies to break through the wall and get those words flowing again. Episode Highlights: 01:44 Character is King: Communication Problem Edition 08:45 Th
It's our annual Christmas Special! Join us as we unwrap a Yuletide edition of our Lyrically Speaking series to discuss the lyrics of classic Christmas songs and the stories behind the music. Highlights: 01:38
In this episode we examine the key elements that make up a great short story, and we share a collection of classic tales to illustrate the power of the format. Episode Highlights: 01:30 What a short story does best
In this episode we expose weird and whacky conspiracy theories from the literary, film, and music worlds and reveal the secrets “they” don’t want you to know. Episode Highlights: 02:55 “Paul is Dead” catches
In this episode we present a new collection of classic idioms and share the histories and origins that made them timeless expressions of speech. Episode highlights: 03:00 &n
In this episode we break down the elements and genres that make up a great beach read novel, and we share our Top 5 list of titles that pair perfect with sun and sand. Episode highlights: 01:40 &nb
In this episode we take a close look at taglines. From big business to blockbusters to books we discuss how these brief blurbs of exposition just might be the most valuable marketing tool ever devised and share key tips
In this episode we roll out Volume 5 of our Lyrically Speaking series and celebrate the musical. Join us as we explore the lyrics of classic showtunes from Broadway and beyond in this fun retrospective. Episode highlight
In this episode we examine the MacGuffin, its history, popularization, and use in modern storytelling. We also share our Top 5 list of all-time great MacGuffins. Episode highlights: 01:29 &nb
In this episode YA fantasy author Carrie Anne Noble joins us to discuss folklore, fairy tales, and how she finds new stories to tell. Carrie reveals behind-the-book details about her new novel THE SPRINGBORN, and shares
In this episode Christian author Taylor S Newport joins us to discuss her debut into the thriller genre, the perfect balance of action and integrity, and the potential to be prolific. Episode highlights: 02:56  
In this episode we ring in the New Year with a Top 5 list of resolutions for writers to engage and improve their craft in 2025. Episode highlights: 02:41 &
In this episode we bask in the glow of the holiday season and explore the lyrics of a collection of classic Christmas songs and share the untold stories behind the music. Episode highlights: 02:00
In this episode Amazon Bestselling author Diana Rubino joins us to discuss how a love for history has inspired her to write nearly 20 historical romance and biographical novels. Episode highlights: 01:17  
In this special episode Keira shares big news about her writing career. Episode highlights: 01:19 Keira’s big news 02:51 A Smyth’s Quill – The story that landed a contract 04:24&n
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