Hi my name is Janae and I am a writer just like you. As a novice writer you have good days and bad. Good when you find your flow. Bad rejections and writer's block. I've been there too. I offer a guide to what I have used to create in the best environment to follow your muse. Only 3% of writers even finish their books let alone have a career. Writing a book is hard and if you indie publish its even harder. So if you have questions or not I can help. I create episodes that may incite or answer questions you didn't know you had. Join me each week and don't forget to have fun. Get bonus content on Patreon Please connect with me on Patreon, there you can receive messages, view lives, come to my discord. I plan to start contests, do giveaways and collect swag in relation to my book and podcast. Feel free to connect with me www.patreon.com/janaewritesit https://plus.acast.com/s/hownottowrite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
The Villain of the Blank Page: Weaponizing Writer’s Block
After months away battling depression and the dreaded blank page, I’m back with Season Six of The Scribe Vibe. In this episode, I flip the script on one of the biggest creative struggles we face—writer’s block. What if it’s not your enemy to defeat, but a villain to spar with… and maybe even an unlikely ally?
We’ll explore how to:
Reframe writer’s block as a character in your story
Turn its “attacks” into prompts and fuel
Create your own block villain with quirks, motives, and a voice
Learn when resistance is really your subconscious guiding you
Your challenge this week: invent your own writer’s block villain and see how it changes your creative process.
Plus, I’ll share updates on my book Blood and Wealth, getting a brand-new book two soon, and Shadows and Temptation, now available in audio.
Because the blank page isn’t the end of your story—it’s just where the battle begins.
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5 May 2025
Disrupting Grammar: Writing with Broken Syntax to Create New Voices
In this bold and boundary-breaking episode of Writer’s Talk, we explore the rebellious art of breaking grammar rules to unlock authentic voice, emotion, and rhythm on the page. From Shakespeare to Sally Rooney, discover how literary icons and contemporary authors use syntactic disruption to challenge conventions, capture character depth, and reflect cultural nuance.
We’ll dive into:
The historical roots of grammar-breaking in literature
How modern authors like Cormac McCarthy, Jennifer Egan, and Junot Díaz use syntax as style
Exercises you can try to create your own rule-bending prose
The fine line between innovation and unreadability
Ethical and accessibility considerations when bending language
Whether you’re writing stream-of-consciousness or experimenting with fragmented dialogue, this episode will inspire you to treat grammar as a tool—not a cage.
💻 Visit www.janaewritesbooks.com to share your experimental writing.
🎧 Don’t forget to check out Shadows and Temptations (now on audiobook) and Blood and Wealth: Beginnings, available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback.
In this episode of Writer’s Talk, I sit down with Lisa, the author of the lush and haunting Salttain Island series. We explore the inspiration behind her debut novel An Island Strange and Wild, the high-stakes sequel A Secret Deep and Savage, and the emotionally rich prequel novella A Promise Bright and Fragile.
🪴 Mentioned in this episode:
📘 An Island Strange and Wild
📙 A Secret Deep and Savage
📕 A Promise Bright and Fragile
Available now wherever books are sold!
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27 Apr 2025
Method Journaling: Living as Your Character for 30 Days
In this episode of The Scribe Vibe with Janae, we dive deep into a transformational writing technique: journaling daily as your character for 30 days straight. Inspired by method acting, this approach helps you move beyond creating characters to embodying them—giving your writing a richer, more authentic voice. I’ll walk you through the psychology behind character immersion, how to set up your character journal, what breakthroughs to expect, and how to use these insights to level up your manuscript. Plus, I’ll share real case studies, personal stories, and a 30-day challenge to ignite your creativity.
Be sure to visit www.janaewritesbooks.com for free companion resources! And don’t forget to check out my latest audiobook Shadows and Temptations, and the novel that started it all: Blood and Wealth: Beginnings.
Next week, get ready to disrupt the rules with our upcoming episode: "Disrupting Grammar: Writing with Broken Syntax to Create New Voices."
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scribe-vibe-podcast995/donations
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