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"The Invention of Hugo Cabret" Review, discussion, & rating. Top Shelf Book Club chat transcript
Ryan Oliver Welcome to Top Shelf Book Club, a Mighty Books podcast segment where my sister, Emily McDonald, and I, Ryan Oliver, discuss...
ryanmoliver
Apr 372 min read
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"Butcher and Wren" Book Review & Rating: Top Shelf Book Club chat transcript
An author and a voracious reader talk, rate, and review "Butcher and the Wren" while drinking their favorite adult beverage.
ryanmoliver
Apr 372 min read
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Improve Your Productivity & Your Life with a Production Schedule
What the hell is a production schedule? Well, it’s something I never thought I would use honestly, because I didn’t ever think of it....
ryanmoliver
Sep 16, 20245 min read
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Wait...Sleep is important!? Working Exhausted Wasn't Working!
September 1, 2024 Sleep is a fickle mistress. At least for me it is. More specifically, my attitude toward sleep...
ryanmoliver
Sep 1, 20247 min read
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Editors…Are They Even Needed?
Last episode I discussed the pre-editor stage of the book writing process, so this one I will chat about finding an accredited editor and...
ryanmoliver
Feb 4, 20234 min read
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Editing! Avoidance! Gorillas?!
As I sit at my desk tip typing away, I feel a presence. One of heft, weight, a figurative embodiment of a 600 pound gorilla staring me...
ryanmoliver
Feb 4, 20235 min read
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Burnout! An Excuse for Laziness?
We’ve all heard it from others, maybe even said it ourselves: I’m so done! I just can’t think anymore. If I do any more work I am going...
ryanmoliver
Dec 27, 20225 min read
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We're Wizards, Writers...
Perhaps writers are really, magical world creating sorcerers. Who when putting thoughts to paper transfer their own energy, depleting...
ryanmoliver
Dec 26, 20221 min read
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Front and Backburner Projects!
As some of you may be aware, I am currently writing book 2 of, “The Beasts of Men and Gods” series. Titled, “Forgotten Fathers”. As it...
ryanmoliver
Apr 16, 20225 min read
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Focus!
A lingering thought on focus. Something to consider when trying to tackle everything the world tries to throw at you. Shooting skeet....
ryanmoliver
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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Writing THE END: 7 Tips for Completing your Manuscript’s First Draft
Good day! If you are reading this, perhaps you are an aspiring author, writer, or just naturally curious. Maybe you are one among many...
ryanmoliver
Apr 3, 20228 min read
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Tragedy for Any Writer.
Imagine. You’re sitting at your desk, typing away. Finally making progress on that HUGE essay or project for work or school. Or in my...
ryanmoliver
Mar 27, 20224 min read
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Hopes for the new year! 2022!
Happy 2022 everyone! I know, I am late to the party. I should have written this weeks ago. I seriously doubt anyone will care about my...
ryanmoliver
Jan 16, 20225 min read
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Organic story telling. Book 2 Update
Book 2. Titled, “Forgotten Fathers” is the highly anticipated sequel to, “Soldiers of Fire”. As my readers know, it left everyone on a...
ryanmoliver
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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Learning New Skills: Podcast Update.
A couple of weeks ago I had the thought of starting a podcast. It would serve three purposes. One, to teach me how to record, edit, and...
ryanmoliver
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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Life and A Novella update
I am sure those of you who have been following the progress of the novella are wondering exactly what stage of production the new...
ryanmoliver
Nov 3, 20214 min read
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A Blessing in Disguise
Life is funny. I believe the universe has a sense of humor. The powers that be set up the framework for a good old fashioned practical...
ryanmoliver
Oct 30, 20215 min read
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What if...?
Ever since publishing and becoming an author I have been researching ways to get more exposure. However, I struggle with the idea of...
ryanmoliver
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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The BEST Tip to Fight Writer's Block
One incredible obstacle as a writer, no matter the genre, no matter the age, nor level of success, struggles with writer's block. Here is...
ryanmoliver
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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