Best Findanagent Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 87: You’re Getting the Feedback Loop All Wrong & What to do About it, with Annalisa Parent Summea 20:49

2y ago20:49

20:49

In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality fee…

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Ep 88: Gary Barnes 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out …

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Ep 181: Turn Your Passion into a Book: The Go-Giver Marriage Part 1, with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel 36:50

2+ y ago36:50

36:50

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann to discuss their co-authored book The Go-Giver Marriage. Learn about how to collaborate with a partner and let their writing take its own style. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Turn Your Passi…

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Ep 180: Is My Writing Good Enough?, with Denise Cloutier 23:24

3y ago23:24

23:24

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with writer and novelist Denise Cloutier. Learn about how to confidently finish your novel for publication and about putting together a query for agents. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Confidently Query Your Novel at www.writing-gym.…

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Ep 179: How to Publish Your Short Stories, with Stephen Oliver 23:40

3y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to science fiction and horror novelist Stephen Oliver. Learn how to publish short stories in magazines and anthologies, how to sell your novel to agents and publishers and, most important, how to see your name published in magazines, anthologies and on the cover of your publi…

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Ep 178: From the Archives: How to SELL your book, with the Go-Giver’s Bob Burg 38:24

3y ago38:24

38:24

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver, Bob Burg. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a topnotch co-author, what the difference between work-for-hire and co-authorship is, how to write a business parable and mo…

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Ep 177: From the Archives: Writing Award-Winning Books in Multiple Genres, with Cristina Istrati 23:51

3y ago23:51

23:51

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview award winning author Cristina Istrati. In this episode you’ll learn how to write successfully in multiple genres and what the balance really is between natural talent and showing up to do the work. To get the most o…

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Ep 176: How to Novelize Your Screenplay, with Jeanne Covert 40:10

3y ago40:10

40:10

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is an author and screenwriter who novelized her screenplay in the Writing Gym. Listen to learn about novelizing your movie, how to build your author platform and how to know if your novel is publishable. To learn how to novelize your movie, download this …

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Ep 175: How to Research Your Historical Novel, with Bill Kovarik 22:32

3y ago22:32

22:32

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with journalist and author Bill Kovarik. Bill has published several nonfiction and historical fiction books. Listen as they chat about how to research for your novel, what novelists can learn from journalists and how to stop wasting your time and write that novel. To get the most o…

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Ep 174: Stuck in Writer’s Block. How to Move Forward and Write that Novel, with Maria Chapman 23:35

3y ago23:35

23:35

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Maria Chapman. Maria is a Writing Gym alum who writes women’s fiction and makes a living from her writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Maria finished her novel without an outline, how she found an effective writing process and how she makes money writing. To learn the key…

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Ep 173: Journal to Novel: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Published Novel, with Claire Fullerton 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Claire Fullerton about her winding path to publication. They discuss Claire’s methods for writing realistic fiction, how she built her writing resume and why no two writing processes are the same and that’s okay! To get started on your own publishing journey, check out …

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Ep 172: How to Publish Short Stories in Anthologies and Magazines, with Hannah Johnson 18:29

3y ago18:29

18:29

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Hannah Johnson. In the VIP, Hannah finished in her novel in under 2 months. She jumped into publishing mastermind, and is well on her way to revising her novel to publishable. Hannah talks about what it was like to finish her novel, how the Writing Gym helpe…

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Ep 171: How to Find Your Writing Voice, with Dan Smith 20:24

3y ago20:24

20:24

In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with long-time journalist Dan Smith. Dan and Annalisa talk about the differences between novel writing and journalistic style. They explore the struggles and the successes of publishing and finding your writer’s voice. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our…

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Ep 170: How to Find the Best Writing Feedback, with Barbara Pattee 30:24

3y ago30:24

30:24

This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Barbara Pattee about what it’s like to come out of the shadows and write with pride. In this episode, learn about how community and productive feedback changed Barbara’s writing life and helped her discover her own hidden writing confidence. To get the most …

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Ep 169: How to Write a True Crime and Mystery Novel, with Diane Fanning 27:08

3y ago27:08

27:08

This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with true crime and mystery author Diane Fanning about what writing in those genres is like. Hear Diane break down how she does her research, how she schedules writing and research into her life and why she loves writing true crime and mystery. To get the most out of this episode, download our free resource …

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Ep 168: How to Write Your Truth, with Tasneem Jivanji 36:49

3y ago36:49

36:49

This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea celebrates Writing Gym VIP member Tasneem Jivanji. Tasneem is celebrating completing her first draft of her realistic fiction novel and all the hard work she did to complete it. They talk about taking care of yourself while writing, how to find a productive writing community and how to fi…

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Ep 167: How To Start Your Writing Career, with Trish Esden 19:43

3y ago19:43

19:43

On this week’s episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with mystery author Trish Esden to talk about what it’s like to publish in multiple genres. Trish Esden lives the author lifestyle every day; she pulls back the curtain on what it took to get there and how she keeps it up. If you want to know what it takes to succes…

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Ep 166: Why You Won’t Publish Your Book By Yourself, with Natalie French 38:09

3y ago38:09

38:09

This week, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with author and Writing Gym member Natalie French. Annalisa and Natalie discuss how to stop struggling and edit your novel, how to get better feedback on your novel project and why trying to publish alone just doesn’t get you the results you want. Make sure to download our freebie at https://writing-gym.c…

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Ep 165: How to Make a Living as a Writer, with Dan Clements 26:56

3y ago26:56

26:56

This week, writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with ghostwriter Dan Clements to pull back on the curtain on what it’s really like to be a ghostwriter. Curious about what ghostwriting is and if it may be right for you? Perhaps you’re looking to pursue a career in writing, but you’re not sure how to get there. Listen to this episode and th…

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Ep 164: How to Revise your Novel to Publish Well, with Sonee Singh 28:35

3y ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with Writing Gym member Sonee Singh. Sonee and Annalisa talk about what to do when your plot loses momentum, how to discover and fix blindspots in your writer, and why you’re not getting the feedback you need from your beta readers. To get the most out of this episode, be su…

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Ep 163: How To Publish In More Than One Genre, with John David Mann 31:16

3y ago31:16

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with New York Times bestselling author John David Mann. John speaks on why revision is key to successfully publishing your novel, what it’s like to co-author, and why trying out a new genre improves your writing skills. Make sure you check out the free worksheet at https://writing-gym.com/revisions/.…

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Ep 162: How to Discover Your Writing and Publishing Confidence, with Jill Smith 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jill Smith, a Writing Gym alumnae who’s on the path to publication about what it’s like to be a part of a professional community of writers. Jill and Annalisa answer why quality feedback is important, why you shouldn’t be scared to follow plot rabbit trails, and what makes the Writing Gym different from…

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Ep 161: How To Prepare your Novel Draft for Publication, with Leah Weiss 28:15

3+ y ago28:15

28:15

This week Annalisa Parent Summea and author Leah Weiss are in conversation about the importance of learning the craft of writing, how to find and develop your character’s voice, and why you need professional feedback to successfully publish. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/writingcraft/.…

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Ep 160: How to Launch Your Freelance Writing Career, with Tashya Knight 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

26:56

If you’ve been wondering what you can do to find motivation to write, this episode is for you. This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and Tashya Knight talk about how to overcome your fear and start writing, how to connect with publishers, and how to develop your freelance writing. Check out the freebie at https://writing-gym.com/freelance/.…

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Ep 159: How to take Rejection and Keep Going, with Cassandra Thompson 22:31

3+ y ago22:31

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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and author Cassandra Thompson are in conversation about breaking genre molds, how to take rejection and use it to propel you forward, and what it feels like to get that first novel published. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/rejectionletters/.…

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Ep 158: How to move from draft to publish-ready with actionable feedback, with Aaron Betts 31:32

3+ y ago31:32

31:32

In this week’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and up and coming author Aaron Betts talk about what it feels like to finally finish his novel. After joining the Writing Gym, Aaron finished the novel he’d spent years writing in just two weeks. Annalisa and Aaron also discuss overcoming writer’s block and why getting professional feedback on your wri…

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Ep 157: What does a literary agent do?, with Kevin O’Connor 30:40

3+ y ago30:40

30:40

This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and literary agent Kevin O’Connor discuss how to craft a stand-out query letter, the purpose of literary agents, and what really goes on in an agent’s head when they read your query letter. Take a look at this week’s freebie and spend some time reflecting on where you could up your query letter game at www.writing-…

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Ep 156: How to Write and Publish a Book - a Review, with Annalisa Parent Summea 10:36

3+ y ago10:36

10:36

In this final episode of Season 5, we highlight key moments in authors finishing, revising and publishing their books. How do authors finish and publish novels/ Listen in.By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 155: Storytelling for Pantsers, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:05

3+ y ago3:05

3:05

What kind of writer am I ? What is a pantser? What is finishing a manuscript really like?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 154: The Publishing House behind the scenes on how to get published, with Sara Wigal 16:54

3+ y ago16:54

16:54

Annalisa speaks with Sara Wigal, Director of Publishing at Belmont University about the timeline of a book getting published and what publicity and marketing for your books looks like, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: -The behind the scenes of the publishing industry -What it takes to be a working professional in the publishing ind…

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Ep 153: How to Jumpstart Your Creativity, with Annalisa Parent Summea 2:48

3+ y ago2:48

2:48

How do I jumpstart my creativity? What is a simple writing prompt you can do over and over? How do I get to know my characters better?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 152: The Dating Game: Finding Publishers and Agents in a Digital Dating world, with Carey Nelson Burch 23:31

3+ y ago23:31

23:31

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Carey Nelson Burch, owner and consultant of My Own Shingle, about how to find the right agent to maximize your publication and media rights, how to advocate for your manuscript in the publishing industry, and how to find the right professional partners for your creative work. In this episode, you’re going to learn…

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Ep 151: How to Plan a Writing Project, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:28

3+ y ago3:28

3:28

How do I know if I'm a pantser? How do I know if I'm an outliner? How do I add structure to my writing?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 150: How a Book Can Get You National News Coverage, with Joe Curcillo 23:26

3+ y ago23:26

23:26

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Joe Curcillo, Speaker and Author of Getting to Us about how to reach thousands of people with your content, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: -How to reach thousands of people with your content -How to contribute to national magazines -When and how to produce an audiobook You’ll want to be sure to …

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Ep 149: How to Plan a Writing Project, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:44

3+ y ago3:44

3:44

How do I plan a writing project? What are the steps to completing my goal successfully? How do I hold myself accountable?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 148: How to get an AudioBook deal for your book, with Megan Dobson 36:08

3+ y ago36:08

36:08

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Megan Dobson, publisher at ChristianAudio about important considerations in writing a book that will be produced as an audio book and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: Important considerations in writing a book that will be produced as an audio book How publishers make decisions on how to produce your …

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Ep 147: How to use Neuroscience to Boost Creativity, with Annalisa Parent Summea 2:48

3+ y ago2:48

2:48

How can Neuroscience boost my creativity? Can dancing really help my writing? How do I get in the creative mood?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 146: Beyond the MFA: the REAL tools for publication, with Barbara Bellisi Zito 18:52

3+ y ago18:52

18:52

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Barbara Zito, about how to go from query to publication, how to negotiate rights in your publishing contract, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to go from query to publication What questions to ask when you’ve been offered a publishing contract How to negotiate rights in your publishing …

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Ep 145: Responding to an Agents Manuscript Request, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:38

3+ y ago3:38

3:38

What do I do when an agent requests my manuscript? How to avoid the slush pile? How do I prepare for submitting my writing materials?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 144: Refocus With Your Writing, with David O'Hara 28:28

3+ y ago28:28

28:28

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with David O’Hara, professor at Augustana University about how to make time for your writing, immersing yourself in research for your writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to make time for your writing How to refocus and find time to write How writing from your authentic self will make your wri…

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Ep 143: A Writers Worst Enemy, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:47

3+ y ago3:47

3:47

What is a writers worst enemy? Where does writers block come from? How do I overcome writers block?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 142: Get a Literary Agent to Request Your Manuscript, with Jeanne Covert 20:56

3+ y ago20:56

20:56

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert, Writing Gym member about how to get a literary agent to request your manuscript. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to get a literary agent to request your manuscript How to get to the front of an agent’s line How and why an agent asks for a full manuscript You’ll want to be sure to downloa…

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Ep 141: Quality Writing Goals, with Annalisa Parent Summea 3:09

3+ y ago3:09

3:09

What is my writing goal? What is a quality writing goal? How do I reach my writing goal?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 140: What do authors say about the author lifestyle?, with River Jordan 31:18

3+ y ago31:18

31:18

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with River Jordan, a novelist from Southern Alabama about How to handle rejection with humor, How to choose the right literary agent and How to tap into your potential as a writer to move your readers. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to handle rejection with humor How to choose the right literary agent for …

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Ep 139: Writing with Confidence, with Annalisa Parent Summea 5:12

3+ y ago5:12

5:12

How do I get confident in my writing? How to break through the fear of writing? How do I unravel the mysteries of writing?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 138: Beat World-builders Disease & Finish that Novel, with John Ridge 26:50

4y ago26:50

26:50

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with writer John Ridge about breaking out of research mode, how to finish a novel, and how to squash imposter syndrome. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to break out of research mode and finish your novel How to get the right kind of feedback on your writing How to squash imposter syndrome You’ll want to be …

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Ep 137: Path to Publishing, with Annalisa Parent Summea 2:21

4y ago2:21

2:21

What is the path to publishing? How do I get published? How do I find help with my publishing goals?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 136: Market Your Writing Like an Authorpreneur, with Kathy Meis 26:50

4y ago26:50

26:50

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Kathy Meis, founder and CEO of Bublish about distributing books to various outlets, becoming an “authorpreneur,” and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to get your book distributed to multiple outlets How to engage your readers authentically and effectively How to make a sustainable profit off your …

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Ep 135: Creativity Vortex, with Annalisa Parent Summea 5:10

4y ago5:10

5:10

Annalisa Parent Summea shares some insights during a PBS interview on 'Creative Living with Sheryl Borden' What is a Pantser? How do I find my best writer? What is a Creativity Vortex?By Annalisa Parent Summea

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Ep 134: You CAN Finish That Novel, with Steve Cummins 22:00

4y ago22:00

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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with aspiring author Steve Cummins about balancing writing with life, the importance of mindset in approaching writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to FINALLY finish that novel--even if you’ve been putting it off for 20 years How to find the time to write--even with a busy family and professio…

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