Episode 8

Brandon Greer on Finding Freedom and Joy in Writing

Hey Joy Seekers!

I apologize it’s been a while…so much going on at home. Just…a lot. Which is why I have this show! So we can remember what joy is and that it’s never too far away (even when life’s got you curled in on yourself and just keeps on kicking.)

I’m thrilled to be back with another inspiring episode of Write for Joy, and this time, we've got a special treat for you – a heartfelt conversation with the amazingly creative Brandon J. Greer! 🌟

Here’s just 5 of the things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Balancing Artistic Passions: Find out how Brandon's love for drawing, acting, and writing fuels his creative journey.

2. Redemption Arcs: Why Brandon believes in second chances and how he weaves them into his fantasy stories.

3. Finding Joy in the Process: Brandon shares how he experiences joy in every step of writing, from brainstorming to final edits. Yes, EDITS.

4. Plotting vs. Pantsing: Get insights on how even a strict outliner like Brandon allows for spontaneity in storytelling.

5. The Power of Queries: Learn why writing a killer query letter can improve not just your chances with agents but also your overall writing craft.

Fun Fact from the Episode:

Did you know Brandon wrote his first book in the 6th grade? It was cleverly titled "Around the World in About a Year." Talk about starting young and with flair! 🌍📖

Tune in now to catch all the wisdom and warmth Brandon brings to our Write for Joy conversation. And hey, if you’re struggling with writing that daunting query letter, Brandon’s got some fantastic tips for you!

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Now let's go grab some joy!🌟✨

Namaste!

💛Ali

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About Our Guest

Brandon J Greer is second and third oldest in a family of ten. (He was second oldest until a new marriage brought a new child that bumped him to third.) To set himself apart from so many siblings, he discovered the arts. Drawing, acting, and writing pulled him in at a young age. His first book, Around the World in About a Year, was completed in the sixth grade and was complete garbage but it won him a place in an arts competition at the local university. Now living in northern Utah with his wife and daughter, he travels as much as he can.

Links:

https://authorbrandonjgreer.wixsite.com/books

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About the Host

Ali Cross is a USA Today Bestselling author, happiness enthusiast and believer in hope in magic. Plus, she just really likes to talk to people.

She writes YA SciFi & Fantasy as Ali Archer and Christian Romance as Ali Noble.

Ali, aka the StoryNinja, also teaches character and story development.

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Ali Cross is a USA Today Bestselling author, happiness enthusiast and believer in hope in magic. She writes young adult science fiction and fantasy and loves to help writers develop their stories into bestsellers. Her greatest passion is helping others create better, happier lives and she does this through her Ch/ill Author courses for writers with chronic illness, teaching at conferences, and her podcast, Write4Joy which is about so much more than just writing.

She lives in Utah with her hacker husband and a pair of yorkies that bring happiness wherever they go (except when they're barking at the neighbors).

Ali's favorite word is namaste, and she overuses it as much as she can, because the world needs more seeing, more feeling, more understanding. And more joy.

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