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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, wheth ...
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet. Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/B0B17913
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Interviews with fiction writers, teachers, and members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction.
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The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions about all things literary. Hosted by LARB Editors-at-Large Kate Wolf, Medaya Ocher, and Eric Newman.
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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The editors of the Book Worms Horror Zine, James DeFeo and Regina Saint Claire, offer tips on writing fiction. So join Regina in her haunted library and James in his Office of Demonology to learn the art of storytelling. jamesippoliti.substack.com
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CBC Radio's Writers and Company offers an opportunity to explore in depth the lives, thoughts and works of remarkable writers from around the world. Hosted by Eleanor Wachtel.
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Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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Welcome to Write, Damn It!, interviews with authors and writing mindset for writers who need a nudge or a good old shove to get the writing done, along with inspiration and motivation to help the words flow. Listening to Write, Damn It! helps you to become your own book coach with a combination of education, interviews and the Friday shorts.
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Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not "Some Day" podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode. Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)
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A podcast of interviews with thought leaders within and without the writing community. All about writing, the craft, submission, publishing, and career building for writers of all kinds and ability levels.
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My name is Natasha Tynes, and I'm an author and a journalist. In this podcast, I talk about the writing life, review books, and interview authors. Email: natasha [@] natashatynes.com
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"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
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Join award-winning and best-selling fiction authors Sarah M. Eden, Traci Hunter Abramson, Esther Hatch, and Sian Ann Bessey as they gather around the figurative kitchen table to talk and laugh about books, writing, and life. Between the Lines: a podcast for readers and writers
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Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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Join three success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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A podcast covering all elements of developmental editing for both fiction and non-fiction. We also discuss the writer's mindset and creativity process, because writing is not just about words on a page, it's about your journey as a person who wants to contribute to the world. Editing services at lastpageeditorial.com
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What does it take to launch, grow and sustain a successful career as a writer? Listen in each week as Matt & Parul, two friends and founders of the London Writers' Salon, sit down with a writer they admire – from best-selling novelists to popular bloggers, award-winning playwrights, journalists, poets, and more – to explore the mindset, practical tools, craft secrets and creative practices they use to write well, publish often, and build successful and sustainable writing careers.
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Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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A monthly podcast featuring selected material from Uncanny Magazine, including fiction, poetry, and interviews.
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The Write Approach is a podcast for writers to learn more about the craft and business of writing. It is hosted by USA Today bestselling author Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge. Hinske has written more than twenty women's fiction and mystery novels, including The Christmas Club which became a Hallmark movie. Judge has authored five novels, including the trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles, and the non-fiction book, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time. You can find out more about the hosts and this p ...
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Summer, 1989, somewhere in deepest darkest England. Mockery Manor is a theme park where people disappear, and it's up to a pair of chaotic teenage twins to catch a killer. British Podcast Awards 'Best Fiction' Nominee 2020. If you like Hot Fuzz, The White Lotus and Scream, then Mockery Manor is for you. Mockery Manor is a full-cast production best enjoyed using headphones.
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A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.
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The Ms. McBookworm podcast is a place for women who write fiction to share their stories in audio form—and ultimately to tell God's bigger story through their smaller ones. Season 1: Sweeter, a novel by Jere Steele Season 2: Helen Dent Season 3: Victoria Gentry Bonus: Mr. McBookworm—Jason Eliot Norris Season 4: Krissi Dallas Season 5: H.L. Burke Season 6: Marlayne Giron Season 7: Flash Fiction by Storm Shultz Bonus: Author Julie Bonn Blank Season 8: Faster, second novel by Jere Steele
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This podcast will delve into the trials and tribulations of writing urban fantasy, from topics on character development myths and monsters!
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Mom Writes First helps moms write every day so that they can finally write, publish, and sell their first book! Write the book, write the blog, write fiction, write nonfiction, write in your journal, write the poem... Whatever your trying to write, this podcast helps you make time to write first. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and supported on your writing journey. Follow @momwritesfirst on Instagram!
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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Point Blank is a podcast about hardboiled, noir, and detective fiction. Mixing serious analysis and humor, the co-hosts (Justin and Kurt) discuss classic or contemporary works of crime fiction in each episode. In addition to major works, they offer shorter reviews, and examine noir-ish topics such as alcoholism in detective fiction, the femme fatale, and race and labor in crime fiction. Stroll with Kurt and Justin down the rain drenched alleys and mean streets as they explore the fascinating ...
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WritersCast is the voice of writers. Host David Wilk interviews authors of new and forthcoming fiction, poetry and non-fiction books, talking with them about their work as writers, the stories they tell, the subjects they write about and the books they write. Writers reveal the thoughts and ideas behind their writing, and talk about a wide variety of topics of interest to their readers.
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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Short stories spark your imagination. Join author Susan Quilty as she uses simple writing prompts to free-write her way into strange, silly, or poignant tales. Biweekly episodes offer new stories.To learn more about Susan and her books, visit SusanQuilty.com.Note: Prior to 2023, every 5th episode featured story commentary instead of a new story.
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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you by Precipice Fiction: Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy. https://linktr.ee/precipicefiction Our first anthology is available now! "The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection". Find it in ebook or paperback: https://mybook.to/TheNewMythic Reach out to ...
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A podcast about writing, for new and aspiring writers. Hosted by Anthony Falcone and Andrew Wheeler.
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Learn how to write fiction poems and historical fiction
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SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Many talented people's writings and movies address the deep, dark mysteries of our world — across both Fiction (Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi, Action-Adventure, Romance, LGBT) and Non-Fiction (Crime, History, Science, Paranormal) stories. Please step into the “House of Mystery” 5 nights a week and join us as we go deep into the creative process behind our esteemed guests' works. Past Guests in Non-Fiction have included Marcia Clark (of the O.J. Simpson trial), Robert Kennedy, Jr., Jesse Ventura, Bur ...
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With over a quarter-century of rich experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, I've gleaned invaluable insights into the delicate tapestry of storytelling. And now, through "Master Fiction Writing," I'm thrilled to share these insights with you. Just as the vast ocean remains deep, enigmatic, and somewhat intimidating to those unfamiliar with its waves, the realm of storytelling can feel boundless and overwhelming. But fear not, for I'm here to be your compass, your guide to maste ...
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Novelist Bernadette Walsh leads fun, relaxed discussions about novels with authors and various members of the publishing industry.
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Join two pro editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for regular tips, tools and guidance on writing and editing.
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The Paris Review Podcast returns with a new season, featuring the best interviews, fiction, essays, and poetry from America’s most legendary literary quarterly, brought to life in sound. Join us for intimate conversations with Sharon Olds and Olga Tokarczuk; fiction by Rivers Solomon, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, and Zach Williams; poems by Terrance Hayes and Maggie Millner; nonfiction by Robert Glück, Jean Garnett, and Sean Thor Conroe; and performances by George Takei, Lena Waithe, and many others ...
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Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth conversations with today's leading authors. Books, writing, literature, screenwriting, the creative process, and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Watch it on the Otherppl YouTube channel. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram.
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#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac
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“Human beings want to hear the stories of other human beings. And that's exactly what podcasts do.” - Michelle Glogovac You have a finished book, now what? Learn how to pitch yourself to podcasts (and create your own podcast book tour!) in this episode. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:47] What is a podcast book tour? And what are the benef…
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101. Myth, Imagined Past, and Cultural Purity in Fiction (Build Better Worlds, 2 of 4)
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“So I lived in France. After the meal, we would have cheese for dessert. That was a common dessert. And when I was in the country, outside of Paris in the Dijon area, dessert was pears and cheese. That was like, oh, the best dessert to be paired with the venison that we had. So of course the French are very keen on pairing their desserts and their …
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Amplifying Emotions: A Conversation with Becca Puglisi
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In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, I sit down with the remarkable Becca Puglisi, co-author of the bestselling series from Writers Helping Writers. Join us as Becca takes us on a journey from the inception of the first book to the expansion of the series, sharing invaluable insights into the art of character development along the way. Discov…
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The impact of Arabic science fiction with Fadi Zaghmout
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Jordanian author and gender activist Fadi Zaghmout is passionate about the transformative landscape of Arabic science fiction. His novel Heaven on Earth and its sequel portray the prospects of a world free from the clutches of aging and invites reflection on the societal ripples such a future might create. In our conversation, we scrutinize how the…
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Mentioned in this episode: Watch Zombitos Watch Regina’s Zatarain’s Commercial Next Book Worms Coming Soon: Rock & Roll Horror Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Libr…
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Episode 117: Themes in Fiction - Justice & The Found Family
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Come have a drink & listen as Sherry & Taylor talk about themes in fiction and urban fantasy writing. In this episode, they discuss justice and the found family. Justice, a universal pursuit, drives characters to seek fairness, right wrongs, and fight for equality. It fuels narratives of redemption and challenges the status quo. Meanwhile, the them…
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Jenny Erpenbeck: 'What you write down can be made to hide something'
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Spring has finally sprung and with it another series of Fictionable podcasts. Over the next few weeks we'll be hearing from Jakub Żulczyk, Grahame Williams, Lauren Caroline Smith and Rose Rahtz. But we launch into Spring with Jenny Erpenbeck and her haunting short story Sloughing Off One Skin. When we spoke down the line from Berlin, Erpenbeck bega…
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Sometimes we know the action and themes of your story, but you don’t know how to build an economy that supports those. Well today, we explain just how to do that! What are some questions you can ask yourself about the worth of certain goods and services in the world you’re building? What would a post-scarcity world look like and ask of your charact…
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#104: Rupal Patel — Lessons from the CIA, Building A Creative Practice, Prioritising Time & Writing Non-Fiction
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Rupal Patel, an ex-CIA agent and author of From CIA to CEO on applying CIA tools to your personal and creative life. Plus she gives us tips for how to create more time and how to pitch a non-fiction book. * RESOURCES & LINKS 📄 Interview Transcript (unedited) From CIA to CEO Rupal’s TED Talk, My Unexpected Discovery About Working at the CIA Rupal’s …
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E83: Writing Rat Face: A Point Blank Limited Series (Episode 9)
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Welcome to "Writing Rat Face," a Point Blank Limited Series on one writer's process of writing a 50,000 word novel first draft. Rat Face is a post-apocalyptic crime novel set in a world ravaged by nuclear war and climate change. The main character, Rat Face, is a noir-ish hitman and delinquent looking to solve his father figure's murder before the …
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Grahame Williams: 'Random acts of violence could happen at any time'
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Last time we heard from Jenny Erpenbeck, who told us that before her latest novel Kairos she'd "never written a love story". This time we welcome Grahame Williams and his short story Making It Happen. Like the industrialist Sir John Harvey-Jones, an inspirational figure in Making It Happen, Williams says he's not much of a planner: "If there's a sp…
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This week, Alida and Kathryn discuss writing with whimsey. Whimsical writing can add humor and charm to writing, but it's not only for children's stories. Lighthearted, quirky, and funny moments add levity to otherwise serious or dark tales. After this week's episode, you might just find yourself writing whimsically. Get Alida's musings on life, wr…
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Episode 41: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, NYT Bestselling Author/Illustrator
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Mary is joined by NYT bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka to chat about his experience in children's publishing. He shares the challenges and gratifications of reaching across different age categories and the importance of illustrations in storytelling. Listen to hear his tips on writing within established franchises (like Star Wars…
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Hari Kunzru is the author of the novel Blue Ruin, available from Knopf. Kunzru is the author of six other novels, Red Pill, White Tears, Gods Without Men, My Revolutions, Transmission, and The Impressionist. The recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the American Academy in Berlin, and the Cullman Center at the New York Public Lib…
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From publishing a first book to reaching professional milestones, in this episode we discuss how we measure success in this crazy world of publishing.By Sarah M. Eden, Traci Hunter Abramson, Esther Hatch and Sian Ann Bessey
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A West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother, in this Cold War thriller by the author of Lost Kin. West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich—and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brot…
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When low-level legbreaker Kincaid takes on a new assignment, he discovers it’s not really a step up — it’s a setup. The deal was supposed to be this: Protect Abby Doyle, the daughter of Birmingham, Alabama’s most dangerous crime lord. But when Abby’s fiancé is found murdered, Kincaid is forced to team up with BPD detective Laura D’Agostino to find …
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Episode 108 In Conversation with Ashleigh Nugent
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Ashleigh Nugent’s debut novel, LOCKS, was published by Picador Books in 2023 to rave reviews including 4/5 stars in the Daily Telegraph. LOCKS recently secured a TV deal with 2LE Media. Ashleigh has also written for theatres, academic journals, poetry anthologies and magazines. Ashleigh was Liverpool City Region’s Artist of the Year in 2021. He is …
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Marjorie McCown - Star Struck (A Hollywood Mystery Book 2)
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Perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano and Kellye Garrett, in this second Hollywood mystery, film costumer Joey Jessop discovers that Hollywood buries its secrets deep when a superstar’s assistant turns up dead. Costumer Joey Jessop is working on a movie set in 1930s Hollywood and starring two of the world’s biggest stars. The male lead is also a dedica…
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Ep. 105: Stuart Turton talks The Last Murder at the End of the World, Research & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Stuart Turton about his new novel The Last Murder at the End of the World, his popular works The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and The Devil and the Dark Water, writing a large cast of characters, history and research, theme and the role of the author, Agatha Chri…
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Ep 431: Live from The Bookshelf: Let's talk summer books!
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Join us today for the second in a series of three live events! While Anne was on the road recently, she had the opportunity to stop by fantastic independent bookstore The Bookshelf, in Thomasville, Georgia, for the first time since 2018. During this live event, Anne spoke with host and owner Annie B. Jones about summer reading alongside a crowd of …
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S5E2 - Who Am I Writing For (Writing Ramble)
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In this episode I talk about how to reclaim your creative joy.Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclareWant to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.ukWant to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6ZPre-order my new book …
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#189: 5 Ways To Create A More Captivating Antagonist
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Often writers create antagonists who do bad, immoral, sometimes evil things. They might be abusive or neglectful parents. An enemy. Or an otherworldly foe. But when you're writing about your most trouble-rousing characters, you don't want to portray the givens. You want to surprise us. You want to create an antagonist who's unforgettable. The stock…
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Finding Satisfaction in the Creative Process with Tiffany Yates Martin
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In her return episode, Tiffany Yates Martin talks with us about finding joy and satisfaction in the writing and creative processes. You are going to encounter plenty of obstacles along the way, both internal and external. You can't control the outcome of what happens to your work once you release into the world. But if you can be determined to find…
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Today I speak with Chelle Honiker of Indie Author Magazine. We talk about the origins of the magazine, where it started and where it's going, what attending a writing conference can gain you and much more! Find the magazine here: https://indieauthormagazine.com/ Find the courses here: https://indieauthortraining.com/ Bended Loyalty it up for PREORD…
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Monster slayer Sandra Barlowe ventures to Madrugar, Mexico to investigate the brutal death of a local rancher. While the signs initially point to a vampire, the deeper she dives into her investigation, the more the murder appears to be the handiwork of something else…something much more terrifying. Symbols of a legendary creature start appearing ev…
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Our season on "the marriage plot" continues, with author Tyrese Coleman (How to Sit) joining us to talk about the first book in the Outlander series, which is one of the most popular historical fantasy romance novels ever written. She tries to help us understand why people find it sexy, rather than tedious. We also talk about the book's relationshi…
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S16:E17: Troubleshooting Your Story's Ending
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Learn how to troubleshoot your story's ending and craft a compelling climax. Tips on character arcs and themes for a satisfying conclusion.By K.M. Weiland
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Angie Hodapp is the Director of Literary Development at Nelson Literary Agency. She holds a BA in English and secondary education from the University of Northern Colorado and an MA in English and communication development from Colorado State University. A graduate of the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, she has worked in profession…
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Never Giving Up with Mystery Author Joshua Moehling
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Never Giving Up on The Dream with Mystery Author Joshua Moehling On this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I talk with Joshua Moehling, author of the Ben Packard mysteries and Lammy award nominee. Josh shares his journey, from his early childhood dreams of being Stephen King to facing reality and rejection from the publishing world to eventua…
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Myriam Lacroix is the author of the debut novel How It Works Out, available from The Overlook Press. It is the official May pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Lacroix was born in Montreal to a Québécois mother and a Moroccan father, and currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has a BFA in creative writing from the University of British Col…
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19.20: How to Make Worlds Feel Big Without Overwhelming the Reader (A Close Reading on Worldbuilding: Focusing on Scale)
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How do you use language and scale to focus your writing? Today, we think about scale and movement across vast spaces. What do characters’ movements tell us about empires and also—force? We talk about Martine’s incredible work establishing an empire across time, not (just) space. We read aloud some of Martine’s writing, and try to understand exactly…
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Alice Munro on writing about life, love, sex and secrets
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In 2004, just before she won the Scotiabank Giller Prize (for the second time) for her story collection, Runaway, Alice Munro met Eleanor Wachtel at a restaurant near the author's home to discuss her new book, her interest in writing about infidelity and sex and her life growing up in Wingham, Ontario. The acclaimed Canadian short story writer, and…
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Today’s guest, poet, playwright, novelist, translator, publisher, editor and critic, Joyelle McSweeney discusses her latest poetry collection Death Styles. She talks about the juxtaposing of “death” and “style” and the seam to the underworld that opens when you do, about style as survival, about writing after and into death, about eyes that spill A…
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#105: Krystal Sutherland — Secrets To Writing a Page-Turner, Writing Young Adult Fantasy & Thrillers, How to Motivate Yourself, Amazon Studios
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Young Adult Bestselling author Krystal Sutherland on the reality of hitting the New York Times Bestseller list, how she constructs compelling hooks and endings for each chapter, moving across genres, and her advice for getting your book done and creating a page-turner. * ABOUT KRYSTAL SUTHERLAND Krystal Sutherland is the New York Times and indie be…
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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas
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We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Miranda July speaks to Kate Wolf about her latest novel, All Fours. Its narrator is a woman in the middle of her life, a recognized artist who’s worked steadily for years with “the confidence that comes from knowing there is no other path.” Shortly after her 45th birthday, she decides to take a road trip to New York to celebrate with money she’s re…
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Episode 107 Writing and Chronic Illness with Ellie Johnson
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Chronic illness is something that impacts on a lot of writers, and I've been asked a few times to do an episode on what sufferers can do - and so I invited Ellie Johnson (Ellie J Wellness) to come and chat to me. Ellie is the host of The Wellness Girly podcast, and can be found on Instagram as @elliejwellness. Ellie has personal experience of livin…
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: SPSFC 2 Finalists (with Rory August, N. C. Scrimgeour, Dito Abbott & More)
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Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, moderator/blogger Neil Williams and panelists Rory August, N. C. Scrimgeour, Dito Abbott, Drew Melbourne, Cameron Cooper and Scott (Book Invasion) for a TBRCon…
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Sam Tallent on Publishing, Comedy, Community, Doug Stanhope, Vegas, Reading, Self-Education, Writing, Weed, and Panic Attacks
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In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 708, my conversation with author and comedian Sam Tallent. It first aired on May 26, 2021. Tallent is a comedian, novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. For the last decade, he has performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. His writing has appeared …
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[ISBW] Murder Mystery Meltdown and the AI Assistant
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S20 Ep15: In Which Mur Muses on AI and the Writer's Journey "I'm exaggerating a little bit, but if you look at the last 20 years, that's pretty much how I work."- Mur Transcript In this podcast we dive into the depths of editing my novel, Infinite Archive, and how I'm navigating the murky waters of murder mystery tweaks. We also explore the increas…
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Angela Sylvaine & The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls
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Angela Sylvaine is a self-proclaimed cheerful goth who writes speculative fiction and poetry. Her debut novel, Frost Bite, a ‘90s sci-fi horror comedy, is available now, and her debut short story collection, The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls is forthcoming. Her short fiction and poetry have appeared in or on over fifty anthologies, magazines, an…
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Carvell Wallace is the author of the debut memoir Another Word for Love, available from MCD Books. Wallace grew up between Southwestern PA, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. He attended Tisch School for the Arts and worked as a stage actor before spending fifteen years in direct service youth non-profits. He has covered arts, entertainment, music, cu…
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How are opportunity costs affecting your editing business?
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Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about opportunity cost, and why editors and proofreaders need to keep an eye on this part of their business. Listen to find out more about: What opportunity cost is An opportunity cost management framework Knowing your business goals and objectives Example 1: Professional development Example 2: Software and tools…
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Film and Multi-media Madness: Precipice Interview with Alexandria Burnham
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Hot take time! Get ready for your exclusive guided tour through Ally’s career as a writer, what got her started, what she’s up to, and what’s coming next. For anyone pursuing a career in film or finding an identity as a multi-media writer, you’re sure to find some excellent nuggets in this one. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Cont…
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Episode 106 In Conversation with Frances Quinn
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Frances Quinn is the author of historical novels The Smallest Man, That Bonesetter Woman and The Lost Passenger (to be published Feb 2025). Previously a journalist, she’d dreamed of writing books since she was seven years old and finally saw the dream come true when her first novel was published at the age of 57. She lives in Hove with her husband …
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Ep. 104: Outlining Your Story with Veronica Roth (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Outlining Your Story with bestselling author Veronica Roth. During the episode, Veronica lays out some foundations for flexible outlines, including how she became an outliner, starting a new outline, characters/world/plot as a “soup," outlining (and re-outlining) …
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Ep 430: Summer Reading Guide 2024: We're going to Book Camp!
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This week is all about summer reading, because our 2024 Summer Reading Guide is out this Thursday! Our Summer Reading Guide is one of the highlights of our year. Anne spends months reading and vetting both anticipated new releases and under-the-radar gems, resulting in the guide's list of 42 titles with something for every reader. Joining Anne toda…
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Death Of 1000 Cuts is back. Hooray! To start this new season I take a look at a listener's first page and offer suggestions on how to make it better. Also there's a bit of a recap of what this podcast is about.Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclareWant to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button …
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