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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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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
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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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Successful writing requires The Write Focus. Hosted by M.A. Lee with occasional forays from Remi Black and Edie Roones, we focus on productivity / tools / craft / process for fiction and nonfiction, entertainment and academic writing.
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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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How Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. If you’re a writer, understanding how story works will help you craft better stories. If you’re a lover of stories, the podcast will give you added insight into your favorite tales, and extend the toolset you use to better understand the stories you love. Join NYT bestselling author and story expert Lani Diane Rich as she demystifies stories and storytelling, allowing you to better write and appreciate the stories you love.
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Writing Coach ✍🏻 podcaster 🎧 helping writers improve craft, pursue publishing & expand reach for maximum impact. Free & paid writing support!👇🏻
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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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Where Danielle Krage interviews creators about the craft of writing comedy.
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WitchLit Podcast is a place to talk about the craft of writing and writing the craft, featuring interviews with pagan and occult authors of fiction and nonfiction
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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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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Webserial authors Daystar Eld and Alexander Wales talk about the craft of writing stories that make sense, and examine writing tropes and media through the lens of the Rational and Rationalist genres. Intro and Outro music is G.A.T.O. Must Be Respected, by Tim Yarbrough To contact us, please email daystar721@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationally-writing/support
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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Part of the Audacy Network.
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Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. On the Writer Craft Podcast, we help authors stay motivated and inspired, finish their books, and show them how to analyze and diagnose areas of challenge in their manuscripts once it's written.
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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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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...
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Hello! I’m Melissa Bourbon, and this podcast is a place where business, creativity, and the craft of writing converge. I can’t wait to become part of your creative life and your writing journey. Thanks for tuning in!
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Three writers—a recovering academic, a writing professional, and a megaconsumer—take on Riting Communities, those online communities full of writers and terrible advice. Along the way (be warned, dear listener) there will be jokes, as well as some de minimis amount of Actual Writing Advice. Updates every other Wednesday.
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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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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Welcome to Words to Write by - a podcast where we discuss, chapter by chapter, those wonderful writing craft books purchased with the best of intentions but now gathering dust on the bookshelf. No judgement! We’ve got our own bookshelves. Let’s tackle these books together and become the better writers we know we can be.
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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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A lively and honest space for storytellers that sits at the intersection of craft, business, and independence. Join us weekly where Felicia Pride and her co-hosts, Dria Roland and Georgette Pierre, talk shop and smack, share the good, the bad, and the ugly. And provide tangible tips to support your creative practice, your career, and your artist self.
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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A podcast exploring the use of embodied writing and community to transform the lingering ache of mother wounds into self-regard, empowering listeners to craft a new maternal legacy. With Danielle Jernigan. Visit the website: www.daniellejerniganauthor.com Connect: danielle@daniellejerniganauthor.com
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From the craft of writing, barriers to entry, and sociocultural influences, TAP explores how authors are forged.
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A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behin ...
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Behind-the-Scenes of the Business and Craft of professional Screenwriting.
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Write Now is a podcast brought to you by the Broadleaf Writers Association. Join us as we welcome author, literary agents, editors, and publishing professionals for a nuts-and-bolts approach to writing and publishing. You can find us at: https://broadleafwriters.com/. Our mission is to enrich and advance the craft of writing for all writers through education, inspiration and community. Diversity is our goal. We continue to seek ways to improve the diversity of our attendees and speakers, and ...
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Authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due (and guests!) on writing, the writer's life, Hollywood, the work/family balance and relationships - the tools writers need to make themselves the heroes/heroines of their own story. - LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!) - Join our MAILING LIST at www.lifewritingweekly.com
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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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Kitchen table conversations with poets, hosted by Han VanderHart.
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Brought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D can provide! This show features interviews taken from our live D2D Spotlight, available on YouTub ...
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Welcome to The Writing Forge, where we discuss tips and tricks for honing your writing craft. Each episode, a guest will join hosts Miranda and Bonnie to hammer out the skills a writer needs to succeed in the writing world. We cover a variety of topics—from the idea phase through publication and beyond—to help you no matter where you are on your writing journey. We believe every writer has something to share to help us all learn and grow!
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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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In each KnotWork Storytelling episode, we'll explore a different story from mythology, folklore, or history, particularly from Ireland and the Celtic World. Then, my guest and I dive deep into why these ideas and characters still resonate today. Your host is Marisa Goudy, author of The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman’s Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic. She is a Myth Worker, a Story Healer, a Writing Coach, and a has an MA in Irish literature from University College Dublin. Join us as we wand ...
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Self-published authors Laura Catherine and Sarah Gray talk about their experiences with writing, editing, publishing and marketing. This is their different views on the writing world. Laura is a mum of two with little time on her hands and Sarah followed a career, while still studying craft. Join them as they chat about their lives and share tips and advice.
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Ledger is a podcast about the craft of writing, from novels to non-fiction to computer code! Stories are an essential part of life. We need them so we seek them out in every way possible. Ledger features interviews with writers across formats and genres to focus on the craft itself, the thoughts and actions that led to stories being written. How do writers deliver the words from their heads and out into the world for others to find? Give the show a listen!
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Using Setting as a Character in Fiction Writing
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Episode 49 Delve into the idea of using setting as a character in fiction writing. This week, I'm thrilled to welcome my special guest Marjorie McCown, author of the Hollywood Mystery series, who expertly uses the Hollywood movie set and Los Angeles as 'characters' in her books. In this episode, Marjorie and I explore how a well-crafted setting can…
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From the Vault: Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022 TV Series) eps. 1, 7, & 8
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After covering most of Guillermo Del Toro's horror anthology series, Luke & James return for the other three episodes they skipped over in this former Patreon-exclusive. There were some extremely interesting entries to discuss, with stories told by some talented directors with notable past hits that might surprise you. Vote on Quarterly Polls! http…
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077: Starting Over From Folklore: A System LitRPG Progression Fantasy Story
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In this episode, Sean regales Chadd and Marjorie with the saga of Xianxia, with its roots in folklore to its current dominance of the amazon fantasy bestsellers. Other topics include Chinese Traditional Medicine, Chadd's dating history, and Dragon Ball Z. https://linktr.ee/onriting has everything you need! Except the sources! Chen, Nancy N. Breathi…
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Three Act Structure Breakdown: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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How did Rowling deliver on the life-and-death stakes an action story requires, but in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers? How did she consistently weave together the external plot and Harry’s character arc in such a way that they’re inseparable? Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the plot structure of Harry P…
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Indie authors are told that in order to be successful, "you've got to find your tribe" and "build your community." But how exactly do you do that? Where do you start? And once you gain some traction, how do you nurture your community to help it grow and thrive? Enter Amanda Traylor (also writing under June Patrick), an award-winning author of more …
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[DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder
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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming surgeries to the chaos of travel and illness, they share their personal and professional struggles. The post [DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.…
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Workshop with Madix: Writing and Revising LitRPG
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Send us a Text Message. What if writing the first draft was the easy part? Every week on serial writing websites like Royal Road, hundreds of authors will upload 5, 10, 20,000, or more words of their latest saga. Many of these magnum opuses are LitRPG, a genre that's huge on Kindle Unlimited but pretty much unknown to most readers. In today's works…
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5:31 / Summer Writing Challenge / Check In 9 / Winding Down by Winding Up
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Hi, all. It’s the last full week of the Summer Writing Challenge. We’ll have one last day to report in our first August episode. This week, though, finishes out our challenge. Did I succeed? Did I fail? What can I do better? What changes can I make to be more successful in the future? Let’s start with our day-to-day report before we answer those ma…
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We visit the joys of multiplot stories this week. Valerie discovers (again) the issues with multiplot stories in movies, and I investigate how the different timelines impact the narrative drive. We both learnt what happens to a story when conflict triangles and curiosity and concern are absent - a cautionary tale for writers. -M “A character can’t …
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Insights, Hacks, and Adventures from Our Hiking Trip in England
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Ep. 493: We talk about the hiking trip we took in Northumberland and the Lake District in partnership with Wilderness England. We share hacks we learned (sometimes the hard way), insights, and funny stories. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram…
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Rick de Yampert is a freelance writer, musician, artist, and lecturer who has been following a pagan path since the early 1990s. We talked about Rick's journey, his passion for crows, and the permanence of print books in a digital age. Ravens & Crows is available direct from Llewellyn or wherever books are sold. You can find out more about Rick's w…
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John and Craig welcome back Megana Rao to look at rituals and what they can tell us about our characters. But what are characters doing deliberately, and what is just routine? They separate routines from rites, and how both can help deepen our understanding of characters and the threats that face them. We also follow up on un-locking pages, industr…
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Ep. 115: Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle talk Blood Jade, Co-Writing, Sequels & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with authors Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle about their new novel Blood Jade, how they met in middle school, co-writing vs. solo writing, going from self-publishing to traditional, worldbuilding and mythology in The Phoenix Hoard, setting stories in San Francisco and Tokyo, creating characters that…
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We open the episode with a few reviews and some possibly upsetting Neil Gaiman news. After that, we have a fun discussion about the novel NSFW by previous DPW guest David Scott Hay. We talk about the themes of the book and how they reflect our current world, why experimental fiction might not work for all readers, and the dark road our society migh…
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Bonus: The Global Story Structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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Rowling is a master at weaving the external plot with Harry’s internal character arc—and using the external plot events to help Harry grow and change. In this episode, you’ll hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the big-picture plot structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone using the Story Grid’s Five Commandments of Storytelling. We’l…
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RE-RELEASE: Breaking Down BRAVE with Producer & Manager, Michele Wolkoff
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We're off this week, so we're re-releasing a conversation that we loved... Tasha and Josh break down the mother/daughter story in Pixar’s BRAVE with special guest Michele Wolkoff (EP, Pigeon Tunnel and Rook). They discuss what works, what doesn’t (and why), and analyze how a directorial overhaul 18 months prior to release affected the story and und…
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[ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual
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In this episode, Mur Lafferty is joined by Mary Pascual, author of Walk the Web Lightly. They dive into the challenges of writing with ADHD, the importance of mental health for writers, and the unique creative processes that come with neurodivergence. The post [ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual appeared first on The Murv…
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[ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual
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S20 Ep21: In Which Mur and Mary Pascual Talk Writing and Mental Health "I refuse to feel like or believe that [ADHD] is a detriment. Honestly, there are so many things about ADHD that I personally love."- Mary Pascual Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 8, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support…
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Avoid Creative Burnout with Lydia Michaels - Write 10K In a Day : Avoid Burnout: Unleash Your Prolific Potential
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Marissa chats with author and life coach Lydia Michaels about her craft book, Write 10K in a Day. Discussed in this practical episode: the challenges of being an indie author/entrepreneur, writer burnout, time poverty – particularly for women, why setting boundaries on word counts is a good idea, signs of burnout, paying attention to ROJ (Return on…
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First Draft - Kevin Barry (Returns)
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Kevin Barry is the author of the novels Night Boat to Tangier, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, Beatlebone, and City of Bohane as well as three story collections including Dark Lies the Island. His stories and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, Granta and elsewhere. He also works as a playwright and screenwriter lives in County Sligo…
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Little Happier: Why a Happy Racehorse Depends on a Pony or a Goat
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Some animals—in particular, racehorses—are happier and calmer when they have an animal companion, such as a goat, dog, pony, or pig. Just as some people have emotional-support animals, animals have emotional-support animals. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenR…
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The Nitty-Gritty Of Book Cover Design with Miblart's Expert Katia Balabaieva
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Today, we're diving into the world of book cover design. I'm thrilled to be joined by Katia from Miblart, a team of professional book cover designers who create marketable book covers for indie authors and publishers. We explore the importance of having a finalized manuscript before commissioning a cover, the types of book covers available, and whe…
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More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from Our Hiking Trip in England
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During our recent hiking trip in Northumberland and the Lake District, we made daily voice memos to record our adventures as events unfolded. Listen in. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizC…
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From getting stuck in a Zoom room to working in hospice, everything that writer Lauren Glover (Chicago Med, Fight Night) thought was an obstacle, came full circle to help her in her writing career.
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: Success & Satisfaction as an Author (with Christian "Miles" Cameron, Claire North, Andrea Stewart & 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, join moderator/author Christian "Miles" Cameron and authors Claire North, Andrea Stewart, R.R. Virdi, J E Hannaford and Joshua Walker for a TBRCon2024 panel on…
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Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) I've got four spaces left. Burnout Recovery Series on Patreon, and part of my recovery is the addition of The Artist's Way. I'll be hosting a creative cluster via Zoom, starting Aug 8, Thursday, 10am-noon Pacific. It's…
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It's Kamala Harris for President! The Power of Twists in Storytelling
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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the surprise rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president as a "plot twist" -- and how plot twists in narratives can create excitement both in real life and in storytelling. Tananarive also talks about how she came up with her biggest plot twist in her nove…
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SWRT 302 | Transitions: bridging the white space in your stories
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This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk transitions. What are the good, bad, and better ways to keep your readers reading past narrative breaks? We want to create bridges over that white space, whether it’s a scene, chapter, or part break, no matter who, when, or where shifts on the other side. Get Alida's musings on life, …
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Rana Tahir writes poetry, non-fiction, and fiction, and is the author of Heroes and Monsters, the Stranger Things Choose Your Own Adventure novel as well as SPIES: Noor Inayat Khan, a CYOA tale of the eponymous WWII spy. During the interview I reference a chat she had on the Books With a Past show, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/l…
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How to Choose a Writing Project and Stick With It
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In this last episode of Season 4 of the podcast, I am doing a solo show talking about how to choose a writing project, as well as the mindset shifts we need to make in order to stick with the project we've chosen. Let's banish Shiny New Idea Syndrome once and for all! Here's a link to where you can find the Essential Book Outline resource I mention…
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Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05. And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. ------------------------------------------------…
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Dyslexic to Bestselling Author | Azul Terronez
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Send us a Text Message. Writing a book can be a daunting journey, particularly when the biggest hurdle lies not in the process itself, but in the mindset of the aspiring author. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I shine a light on the psychological landscape that authors must navigate. From overcoming imposter syndrome to embracing the identity …
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Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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J.K. Rowling is the master of layering things within her scenes. She’s also fantastic at raising the stakes from scene to scene, too. But how does she do it Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk to Tim Grahl (the CEO of Story Grid) about what it was like to study Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—what we learned from J.K. R…
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Eleven months Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), a decade-old pioneering marketplace for premade book covers. We've been hard at work rebuilding a site that's committed to helping authors find the perfect cover, and helping professional cover designers build their businesses. Today our own Nick Thacker will pro…
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Female Shapeshifters and Other Questionable Archetypes
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Send us a Text Message. Everyone who's read a blog post on the Hero's Journey can spot the Hero and Mentor archetypes, but what about a Threshold Guardian, or Herald, or elusive Shapeshifter? Are these actual story archetypes or just personifications of the early stages in the Hero's Journey? Do they play a significant role in modern narratives? An…
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SKIP INTRO - (2:18)ADVICE SEGMENT - (56:05) Today's preface features Magic Realism & Fantasy author Lâle Davidson. Among others, Lâle's publications include Against the Grain, Strange Appetites, and Blue Woman Burning. If you'd like to learn more about Lâle, check out her website at www.laledavidson.com. SHOW NOTES -Lâle on Facebook -Lâle on Instag…
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A Mother’s Love, A Mother’s Sacrifice: Tailtiu and Lugh | S5 Ep9
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Calling All Writers & Creatives Join us on August 1 for HARVEST: An Online Lughnasa Retreat for Writers and Creatives: marisagoudy.com/lughnasa-writers-retreat Join our global writing community! Enrollment in the Writers’ Knot is now open: marisagoudy.com/writers-knot-community Please Support Our Show: Join us on Substack Love KnotWork Storytelling…
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5:30 / Summer Writing Challenge / 8th Check-in / A Miscellany of Jobs
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Hi, all! It’s our 8th check-in for the Summer Writing Challenge. A little over a week to go to the end of July BUT not the end of the Summer Writing Challenge. I’ve struggled and I’ve soared in this past week. It’s all a matter of juggling the bad with the good to keep a mental balance and motivation. Last Wednesday, first day of our work week, is …
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If you're writing a story with multiple protagonists/POVs, or if you're tackling a big social issue in your story, then you'll want to study The Help. As it happens, it's also a cracking example of Conflict Triangles and Narrative Drive - and that's what Melanie and I talk about in this week's episode. - V. "The bigger the scope of the issue, the s…
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Ask Us Anything: We Talk About the Podcast, Writing, Our Personal Lives & More
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Ep. 492: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about the podcast, writing, reading, dogs, our personal lives, and more. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizCraft …
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Derek Hunter joined me to talk about several of his most recent projects including Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists which follows a conspiracy of sorts regarding the true authorship of Shakespeares plays, with a little magic for good measure. You can find all of Derek's books on Amazon. And you can learn more about his series of Tarot novellas and ot…
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John and Craig finally become writing partners and edit the opening to one chapter of the upcoming Scriptnotes book live on-air. They wrestle with word choices, adapting the phrasing of a spoken conversation and finding a unified voice as they pass the keyboard back and forth. We also catch up Craig on what he’s missed since he’s been away, follow …
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#348 – Promo Stacking and Prioritizing Your Book Marketing with Clayton Noblit
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In this episode, we are joined by Clayton Noblit, senior book marketing manager at Written Word Media. Clayton has been a voracious reader his whole life and, after working in financial start-ups, moved to Written Word Media and has been there ever since. Clayton loves working with indie books and indie authors and has a lot of great advice to offe…
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Write Now: Publishing Mistakes with BookLogix CEO Angela DeCaires
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In this episode, Zach is joined by Angela DeCaires, the CEO of Book Logix, for a discussion on common mistakes made in publishing and how you can avoid making them. To learn more about BookLogix, visit their website at booklogix.com.By Broadleaf Writers Association
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In this episode of The Writing Forge, hosts Bonnie and Miranda focus on the positive, celebrating elements in books that elevate their reading experience. Small physical touches can make a huge difference, like consistent heights that avoid the frustration of mismatched series and detailed maps in fantasy novels. Bonnie and Miranda also highlight t…
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Ep. 114: Deep Worldbuilding with Paolo Bacigalupi (Mini-Masterclass)
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Deep Worldbuilding with award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi. During the episode, Paolo delves deep into worldbuilding, laying out how to create immersive worlds, his worldbuilding process, deep vs. broad worldbuilding, keeping track of details, lived-in worlds, …
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