Dawn Greenfield Ireland is an award-winning author of 20 novels, including five series spanning cozy mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, billionaire shapeshifters, and dystopian genres. With certificates from UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting and ScreenwritingU, she has written 15 screenplays (two optioned) and seven award-winning nonfiction books. A former technical writer turned full-time author and publisher, Dawn now runs Artistic Origins publishing services while continuing to write across multiple genres. In this episode: ➡️Journey from technical to creative writing ➡️Evolution of first novel over 30 years ➡️Importance of critique groups ➡️Building a publishing company ➡️Writing across multiple genres ➡️Publishing services for authors ➡️Marketing strategies and challenges Resources Mentioned: ➡️Artistic Origins Publishing Services: https://www.degreenfield.com/general-5 ➡️Vellum: https://vellum.pub/ ➡️Microsoft Word Formatting Tools ➡️Story Origin: https://storyoriginapp.com/features/build-your-author-email-list ➡️Free Booksy promotions: https://www.freebooksy.com/for-the-authors/ ➡️Facebook groups for writers ➡️Zoom for critique groups ➡️UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting ➡️ScreenwritingU certificates: https://screenwritingu.com/classes/master-screenwriter-certificate/ Book Recommendations: ➡️"The Cat Who" series by Lilian Jackson Braun: https://www.amazon.com/The-Cat-Who-29-book-series/dp/B074BC264V ➡️"Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman: https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969 Connect with Dawn Greenfield: ➡️Website: http://www.dawngreenfieldireland.com/ ➡️Amazon: amazon.com/author/dawnireland ➡️Facebook: facebook.com/dawn.ireland.18 ➡️Instagram: instagram.com/dawngreenfieldIreland ➡️Goodreads: goodreads.com/dawnireland ➡️Linkedin: inkedin.com/in/degreenfield Connect with Teddy Smith: @teddyagsmith ➡️Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/ ➡️Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/ ➡️Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta ➡️Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw ➡️Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/ #critiquegroups #multigenrebook #thepublishingperformanceshow

In this vlog, the judge of the Werewolf chapter, Dawn Ireland aka D.E. Greenfield talks about her trials and tribulations and successes as a writer for her 30+ year journey. She's an experienced author who has some wise words for writers, so the interview is definitely worth your time. Find out more about Dawn here https://www.degreenfield.com/ What is the 42 Stories Anthology? It started as 42 Stories Anthology Presents: Book of 42², which is a novel of 42 chapters of 42 stories in each chapter totaling 1,764 42-word stories. The stories themselves have approximately 42-character titles and roughly 42-word bios. In addition, each chapter has 42 covers and 42 Stories of Excellence Awards that were judged by 42 judges. Not only is the project a novel, but also an interview segment called 42 Stories Anthology Presents: Interviews. That’s because the point of the anthology was to publish as many writers as possible into one book of 42-word stories. The authors were limited to four acceptances, and only a few of them have that many works in the book. Thus, the novel has over 1,000 unique and extremely talented wordsmiths. Some are world-famous authors, while others are first-time published writers. In this interview segment, I hope to chat with as many of the people involved with the book as possible, so that their words can reach a maximum audience. Far too many great writers remain unknown, and this is an attempt to let the world know about 1,764 of them who are in a single anthology. So, it’ll really help if you watch, like, and share the videos and blogs. You can find the blog versions of the interviews on Blogger (https://bamwrites.blogspot.com/) and the videos on YouTube. There’s also a 42 Stories Anthology mailing list (https://bamwritesand42storiesanthology.eo.page/p2fzb). Website: 42storiesanthology.com Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/bamwrites/shop?asc=u. Stay up to date with the 42 Stories Anthology through Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/42stories Twitter/X X: https://www.twitter.com/book_of_42 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/book_of_42 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bamwrites42 Threads https://www.threads.net/@book_of_42 Find me here: Facebook.com/bamwrites Twitter.com/bamwrites Instagram.com/bam_writes LinkedIn https://jp.linkedin.com/in/bertram-mullin-b5519710 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/bamwrites/ Medium https://medium.com/@bam_42 Amazon https://shorturl.at/AdS6n Blue Sky: @bamwrites.bsky.social Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/157409359-bertram-mullin Blogger https://bamwrites.blogspot.com/ Subscribe to the email list here: https://bamwritesand42storiesanthology.eo.page/p2fzb Until next time, remember to remember ~Bam and the 42 Stories Anthology Team

HDC 20 / Dawn Greenfield Ireland A conversation about, writing, screenplay, novels, nonfiction, publishing, computer intelligence, and origins of ideas and creativity. Links for Dawn Greenfield Ireland: Website https://www.degreenfield.com --------------------------------- Follow HDC on: Instagram, @HumpDayCalls https://Instagram.com/HumpDayCalls Twitter X, @HumpDayCalls https://Twitter.com/HumpDayCalls YouTube, HDC Clips Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmuG5OL8ny1LqGs1tyLMXhQ YouTube, HDC Full Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC860MyUn0JVo7ELjyF5qkZA Spotify, HDC Full Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/28KYAof2XmAIIqCEAp2HvG HumpDayCalls@gmail.com Thank You for Watching / Listening

Guest: Dawn Greenfield Ireland, Author and Storyteller Website | https://degreenfield.com _____________________________ Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli _____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network _____________________________ Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented author and storyteller, Dawn Greenfield Ireland. Dawn has an impressive catalog of written works, spanning from science fiction and dystopian novels to cozy mysteries and award-winning screenplays. Our conversation kicked off with Dawn sharing the origins of her writing career. Dawn’s literary journey began in an unusual way—through technical writing. In the 1970s, while working as an executive secretary in an oil and gas company’s documentation department, a surprising opportunity arose. Dawn was asked to review some documents, which led her to discover a new talent she hadn’t previously known she possessed. This realization was a game-changer, and she transitioned into technical writing. Later, Dawn moved on to work at Compact Computer, where she gained invaluable insights into the publishing industry as a whole. Transitioning from Technical Writing to Fiction One intriguing aspect of Dawn’s career is her transition from technical writing to fiction. I asked her about this shift and whether she had always harbored a desire to write fiction. Dawn revealed that her first foray into fiction happened during a long commute to work, where daydreams turned into notes jotted down on a yellow legal pad. These notes eventually materialized into her first science fiction novel, Second Chance (later renamed Prophecy of Thal). However, the journey was anything but smooth. Dawn’s first draft took years to complete and underwent numerous revisions before it was finally published—33 years later. The Importance of Editing and Critique Groups Dawn’s story underscores the significance of continuous learning and refinement in the writing process. She shared how joining a critique group was instrumental in improving her writing skills. The group provided constructive feedback that helped her transform raw ideas into well-crafted stories. For aspiring writers, Dawn emphasizes the importance of finding a critique group or, at the very least, a good editor or proofreader to help polish one’s work. Adapting Books into Screenplays As an author who has also delved into screenwriting, Dawn explained the distinctions between writing novels and screenplays. While novels allow for expansive descriptions and detailed storytelling, screenplays demand brevity and focus. Adapting a 400-page novel into a 95-page screenplay requires careful condensation, often leaving out important elements. Despite the challenges, Dawn enjoys both forms of writing, finding fulfillment in the unique constraints and creative opportunities each offers. The Role of Reading in Writing We also discussed the pivotal role of reading in one’s development as a writer. Dawn reads two to six books per week, attributing much of her writing prowess to this habit. Reading widely exposes writers to various styles, techniques, and vocabulary, all of which contribute to honing their craft. She encourages budding writers to read extensively and use modern technology, like eBooks, to easily look up unfamiliar words and concepts. To wrap up our conversation, I asked Dawn to offer some practical advice for new writers. Here are her key suggestions: • Start with an Outline: Jot down your ideas and gradually expand them into a structured outline. • Join or Form a Critique Group: Feedback from peers can be invaluable in improving your work. • Stay Organized: Use tools and strategies to keep your writing process efficient and avoid working with outdated drafts. Dawn Greenfield Ireland’s journey from technical writer to multi-genre author and screenwriter is a testament to the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and embracing new challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to transition into a new genre, implementing her advice can undoubtedly help you become a better writer. Don’t forget to check out Dawn’s extensive library of work and consider reaching out to her for further insights. Until next time, keep writing, and keep telling those stories that make us all human. _____________________________ Writers Preparation Handbook Online Course: https://www.degreenfield.com/online-classes _____________________________ Audio Signals: https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network