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Tag - Author Origin Story

Timecodes: 00:22 - 1. BACKSTORY. When and why did you start writing? How old were you? In which genres did you begin writing?01:14 - 2. PROTAGONIST. What was your first main character like? How has your tastes/muses changed since then?02:06 - 3. ANTAGONIST. What’s the worst writing advice or feedback you ever received? What was your first rejection or confidence-breaking experience like? 04:02 - 4. SUPERPOWER. What part of writing or the writing process do you feel is your greatest strength (emotion, showing [vs. telling], drafting, revising, character flaws, etc.)? 05:45 - 5. KRYPTONITE. What part of writing or the writing process do you feel is your weakest? 06:05 - 6. TRAINING MONTAGE. What strengths or weaknesses changed over the years? Additionally, what have you done over the years to better your craft? 06:41 - 7. WEAPON OF CHOICE. What programs have you used over your writing journey? What is your favorite right now and why? 07:57 - 8. TRUSTED SIDEKICK. Every Batman has his Robin. What is your favorite companion to cuddle or consume while writing? Has this changed over the years? If so, does this also differ from day time to night time? 08:28 - 9. ZERO TO HERO. When you first began this journey, what level of success did you imagine for yourself? Is where you’re currently at on your writing journey heading for the destination? If not, how has your dream evolved over the years? 09:35 - 10. REMEMBER MY NAME. Fame! What authors helped you realize your interest or passion for writing? What books helped shape your writing style, genre of choice, or tastes? 11:02 - 11. MARVEL VS DC. Comparison is dangerous. How has comparing your author journey to others’ dismantled or helped your own? Any advice to overcome this? 12:40 - 12. THE OBLIGATORY LOVE INTEREST. Looking back on your earliest projects, what genres have you grown to love or hate to write? 13:37 - 13. ARCHNEMESIS. What are the most common excuses you’ve given to yourself or outside forces you’ve overcome that prevent/prevented you from writing your story or crush your confidence? 14:18 - 14. SUPERHERO NAME. When you began, did you consider using a pen name? If you’re using a pen name now, why did you decide to use one? If not, why did you use your real name? 15:46 - 15. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE. Tag a few of your favorite people to do this tag on their channel! Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike?

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Michael T. Christensen

How I Try to Read Every Day

This approach is fairly recent for me, so if I goof it up real bad and don't hold to this system, at least there's video evidence of how long I was able to keep this habit going. Timecodes: 00:00 - If You Want to Write, You Need to Read 00:28 - The Christensen Reading Challenge(s) 01:43 - Getting My Reading Groove Back 03:11 - Stop Starting, Start Finishing 05:07 - Audible for Me 06:25 - Nightstand for Me 07:53 - Nightstand for Us 09:02 - Audible for Us 11:29 - Outro Visit my website: https://www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike?

18:35

Michael T. Christensen

The Everyman and Likable Characters

A simple writing trick to help make your characters engaging and likable. Timecodes: 00:00 - An Intro on Likable Characters and the Everyman 00:42 - The First Type of Everyman: The Regular Job in a Supernatural World 01:37 - The Second Type of Everyman: The Meta Voice of the Genre Savvy Audience 03:11 - The Third Type of Everyman: The Audience Surrogate 04:17 - Luke Skywalker: The Creator's Avatar 06:32 - Sam Witwicky: The Audience's Caricature 08:05 - Our Favorite Characters 09:53 - The Only Franchise That Consistently Has Distinct, Likable Leads 10:56 - The "Dark Alley" Test 12:15 - Likability 13:36 - A Writing Trick: Write Down Three Responses 18:03 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike?

10:53

Michael T. Christensen

A Very Good Thursday

I think my mic was on backwards, so the sound should be even better next time. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - New Job 0147 - New Video Gear 02:30 - Vaccines for My Whole Household! 05:04 - State of the Union on My Projects 07:01 - Wedding Prep! 09:39 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike?

09:46

Michael T. Christensen

Fighting Passive Voice

If I've explained passive voice wrong, please destroy me in the comments. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - A Poor Description of Passive Voice 1:58 - My Style 5:54 - My Solution 8:43 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/

How I Track My Productivity (Weekly Planner, Bullet Journal, Google Suite)

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Michael T. Christensen

How I Track My Productivity (Weekly Planner, Bullet Journal, Google Suite)

Come with me on a tour of my digital workspace! Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Google Suite 04:04 - 2021 Planner 06:31 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@supergeekmike?

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Michael T. Christensen

From You Flowers is a Bad Company

If you've had a bad experience with From You Flowers, make sure to reach out to Debra Picard: 1 (860) 701-4129 dpicard@fromyouflowers.com Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Sunday, February 14th (Valentine's Day) 01:52 - Monday, February 15th (President's Day) 12:44 - Tuesday, February 16th 15:32 - Wednesday, February 17th 17:24 - Thursday, February 18th 19:29 - Call Debra Picard 20:49 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/

What are You Wrestling with in Your Writing?

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Michael T. Christensen

What are You Wrestling with in Your Writing?

I'm gonna talk about mental health for writers more often on this channel, despite the fact that I'm an authority on absolutely nothing. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - George Lucas 05:20 - My Themes 07:28 - Do This 08:24 - Outro Visit my website: www.michaeltchristensen.com Listen to my podcast, "Comic Books are Lit": https://www.michaeltchristensen.com/comicbooksarelit Check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88656551-michael-t-christensen My Writing Vlog Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS0Koleo6117hUJGwQraStmUxFwbCPbGJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supergeekmike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supergeekmike/

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