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Welcome to the Impulse Sounds Podcast by Impulse Studios, hosted weekly by Aaron, Jake and Randy! Impulse Studios is based in Vancouver BC, uploading constant quality content! We're all about the good shots, and good spots, so let's do it up! Follow us on Instagram for some sweet photography and mediocore memes: https://www.instagram.com/impulsecomedy/ Like us on facebook for production updates, and the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/impulsecomedy/
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London Writers' Salon

Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti

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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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Create/Invent Podcast

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Create/Invent Podcast: Talking to creators, inventors, and everyone in between. Go create/invent something! Hosted by Jeremy Cook and Pat Regan Graphics by: Lets Make Something Awesome Together bit.ly/2fcl3Ot
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During the 2020-2021 school year, a small group of seniors at the Rooted School in New Orleans were given a set amount of 50 dollars every single week for a whole year. No tax, no strings attached, just cold hard cash. Two participating seniors became fascinated with this pilot- so fascinated that they decided to make a podcast about it. In partnership with Be Loud Studios, they interviewed experts and reflected potential impact of earned income and the positives that come from giving young ...
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Lyn Slater on going viral with her blog, Accidental Icon in her 60s, writing memoir How to Be Old and starting a Substack in her 70s and why getting older can be the most invigorating phase of life—full of rebellion, reinvention, connection, and creativity. * ABOUT LYN SLATER Lyn Slater is a cultural influencer, model, writer, content creator and f…
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Olivia Petter, award-winning journalist & author on breaking into journalism, vulnerability, writing about consent and celebrity (Gold Rush), finding her niche in journalism and landing a book deal. * ABOUT OLIVIA PETTER Olivia Petter is an award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster based in London. As a journalist, she specialises in violen…
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Andy Lee of Sienci Labs joins us to discuss his growing CNC business!ToC0:00: Intro: Jeremy is bad with names1:00: What is a CNC machine (subtractive process)1:54: Andy regrets the Sienci name?3:15: How big is Sienci Labs, are they pet friendly?5:20: Does Any work for a guinea pig?6:52: Sienci Labs was a fake company at University of Waterloo? Also…
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Marketing strategist, editor and author Charlie Hoehn on the key things bestselling authors do to create a successful and shareable books. We talk about: Helping Ramit Sethi and Tim Ferriss launch their books How to test and launch a nonfiction idea Creating a brand around your book, Effective marketing strategies The merits of self-publishing and …
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Sunday Times Bestseller Beth Morrey (Saving Missey, Lucky Day) on her journey as a writer and TV producer and writing humorous upmarket books while exploring darker themes. We talk about her latest book Lucky Day and what it means to stop saying ‘yes’ and start living for yourself. * ABOUT BETH MORREY Previously Creative Director at RDF Television,…
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Mike Senese, who you may know from Make:, Wired, the Pumkin Chunkin TV show, and a range of other endeavors, joins us for the second half of our hard-hitting interview.ToC0:00: back into the publishing world - Wired, Ready Made, Make5:00: Maker Faire was a great way to meet people and projects6:30: What kind of project that is hard to turn into a p…
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Nora Neus, Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist (CNN, Vice News, The Washington Post) and creator of the Long Form Lab on finding a story from the seed of an idea, how writers can discover and use their strengths and how to choose which media to use for a potential story. * ABOUT NORA NEUS Nora Neus is an Emmy-nominated journal…
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Mike Senese, who you may know from Make:, Wired, the Pumkin Chunkin TV show, and a range of other endeavors, joins us. He may actually be the world's most interesting man.ToC0:00: Intro - Is Mike Senese The World's Most Interesting Man?3:30: How do you just end up on a TV show?8:00: Can Mike ever shave his Mustache?10:15: Pumpin Chunkin11:20: Writi…
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SHOW SUMMARY Spoken word artist and writer Oisín McKenna on Oscar Wilde as inspiration, finding his footing in the spoken word world, turning his hand to writing a book, how he wrote his book in fragments and later added structure, and why you should be kind to yourself and how to trust that your writing will improve and get to where it needs to be…
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Short story and literary novelist and former Hachette Editor, Niamh Mulvey on how to create memorable characters, finding her voice as a writer after years of failing, overcoming rejection and what she’s learned from her years in the publishing industry. * ABOUT NIAMH MULVEY Niamh Mulvey is from Kilkenny, Ireland. Her short fiction has been publish…
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David Heinemeier Hansson, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author on his 14-year journey to selling millions of copies of his books, why you should view your books as valuable products, and how he has co-written and marketed his books—all while running multiple successful businesses, including Basecamp, Ruby on Rails, and Hey.com. Plus how he us…
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Pat Regan is leaving the podcast. Paul and Jeremy give a hard-hitting exit interview to determine just what Pat would say he does here. Pat's a people person, but does not have a fax machine as far as we know.ToC0:00: Intro2:25: How long has Pat been here? Jeremy look that up!3:44: What changes has Pat made? Video? Improved video!7:07: Has Pat been…
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Paul from Four Bit Industries joins us to discuss his journey from math teacher to programming and electronics. Pat has a special announcementToC0:00: Intro1:01: Paul did NOT attend Tampa Prep (but he's connected)2:22: Pat is taking an indefinite siesta from the show3:30: If you REALLY know mathematics, engineering isn't too hard5:51: Is all engine…
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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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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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The poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama tells us about his journey into poetry, how he knows a poem is complete and how poets might practice noticing. He also reads from his collection and deconstructs his poetry. We also discuss what it means to make a living as a poet. * ABOUT PÁDRAIG Ó TUAMA ​Pádraig Ó Tuama is a theologian, writer, and conflict…
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TV writer Michael Jamin (‘Just Shoot Me!’ and ‘King of the Hill.’) on his experience as a writer and showrunner, growing his platform and how he created, promoted and self-published his book A Paper Orchestra, * ABOUT MICHAEL JAMIN Michael Jamin has been writing for television since 1996. His many credits include Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill, Be…
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A century of scientific advancement, such as the–1962 Venus flyby–changed science fiction forever. Were sci-fi aficionados devastated when colonization of Venus, Mercury... even Mars, became less realistic, even impossible? Sci-Fi author, engineer, and person who was around for such discoveries Brian Greiner explains more in part 2 of this podcast!…
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The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid on her writing habits, her creative life and why the Iceland Writers’ Retreat is a perfect place for writers. We also discuss her fiction and nonfiction, navigating self-doubt, being tenacious with time and how she balances her responsibilities as a writer with her role in public service. * ABOUT ELIZA REID Eliz…
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A century of scientific advancement, such as the–1962 Venus flyby–changed science fiction forever. Were sci-fi aficionados devastated when colonization of Venus, Mercury... even Mars, became less realistic, even impossible? Sci-Fi author, engineer, and person who was around for such discoveries Brian Greiner explains!ToC0:00: Did the 1962 Venus fly…
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Clara Vulliamy, a children’s author of over 30 books talks about how she approaches collaboration, and what she’s learned from decades in the world of children's publishing as an author and illustrator. * ABOUT CLARA VULLIAMY Clara Vulliamy is the daughter of author-illustrator Shirley Hughes and architect John Vulliamy. Her first experience of mak…
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Before Sunrise co-writer, Kim Krizan on plotting for the screen, creating memorable characters for Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy and advice on how to start writing a screenplay. * ABOUT KIM KRIZAN Kim Krizan is the Academy Award-nominated writer of the films “Before Sunrise” and “Before Sunset.” Her book Original Sins: Trade Secrets of the Femme Fata…
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Max Maker talks about his success on YouTube and in businessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC300jnYJu7u66EQX9S0SUZAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-creativity-podcast/id1281330349Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nHfNJNICMHqZWo0HPCMeAToC:0:00 Intro: Max Maker1:35 Where is Max from (he's from northern Germany)5:05 Max i…
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New York Times bestselling author Learning to Love Midlife on why life gets better with age, midlife as a chrysalis & awakening and how we can create the ideal condition for a Creative Life. * ABOUT CHIP CONLEY Chip Conley is on a mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second…
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Leo Vardiashvili on disciplined writing, completing his literary novel and writing about home. * ABOUT LEO VARDIASHVILI Leo Vardiashvili moved to London with his family as a refugee from Georgia when he was twelve years old. He studied English literature at Queen Mary University of London. * RESOURCES & LINKS Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashv…
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New York Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern on positioning your book, finding the big idea for your pitch and finding and getting signed with a literary agent. Also, query letter essentials and how to get feedback from beta readers. * ABOUT LUCINDA HALPERN Lucinda Halpern is a New York literary agent with over 15 years' experience securing book deals w…
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Hester Musson (The Beholders) on her writing and querying process for her gothic historical thriller. She also talks to us about how she overcame rejection and got published. * ABOUT HESTER MUSSON Hester Musson studied at Bristol University and the RCS in Glasgow. She worked as an actress and autocue operator in London before writing full time, and…
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For this final episode, Dj Villian sat down with Kanye, a junior at Rooted School in New Orleans. They talked about how much Kanye grew over this last year, learning how to better manage his money and use the weekly stipends to help the people around him. This is the last episode of season 2 and we have a big announcement! The $50 Study received a …
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This episode, DJ Villian interviewed Freddie, an ambitious Senior from Rooted New Orleans who learned everything possible about 3D design and printing. This last year, Freddie used the money from the $50 Study to prototype a top secret design for his own product. With the help of the $50 Dollar Study, he used that prototype to test his idea and con…
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Farrah Storr, former Editor-In-Chief (ELLE/ Cosmopolitan) and Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack on what it takes to grab the attention of a reader, overcoming the fear of publishing work and leaning into discomfort. We also discuss how we might think like an editor with our own writing, and how we might use feedback constructively. We also c…
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If you have an engineering problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire... Dr. Essam NamouzYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC300jnYJu7u66EQX9S0SUZAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-creativity-podcast/id1281330349Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nHfNJNICMHqZWo0HPCMeAToC:0:00 - Do we hit the stop …
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The New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg talks about her latest non-fiction book 1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round, her journey from being a broke writer to creating a successful creative career, creating the #1000wordsofsummer movement and how she fights for a life of writing. We a…
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If you have an engineering problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire... Dr. Essam NamouzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC300jnYJu7u66EQX9S0SUZAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-creativity-podcast/id1281330349Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nHfNJNICMHqZWo0HPCMeAToC:0:00 - Intro Essam…
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Filmmaker, author, presenter Alex Bescoby (The Last Overland) takes us behind the scenes of his Channel 4 documentary. We discuss brand partnerships, finding the right team, dealing with setbacks and the editorial process. * ABOUT ALEX BESCOBY Alex Bescoby is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and an experienced broadcaster. His films…
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Accelerator Physicist and author Dr. Suzie Sheehy (The Matter OF Everything: Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World) on simple storytelling techniques to make science and other complex subjects engaging. Plus, Suzie's early impressions as a first-time author, her process for writing and researching The Matter of Everything, and overcoming her 'v…
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New York Times bestselling author David Arnold on his journey from professional musician to writer, choosing POV, using vignettes and writing characters that YA readers can’t resist in his latest book, 'I Loved You In Another Life.' * ABOUT DAVID ARNOLD David Arnold is the New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland, I Loved You in Another Li…
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Emma Ganon on The Success Myth, our obsession with achievement and how to let go of the idea of having it all. We dive into her creative journey as an entrepreneur and writer of both nonfiction and fiction and the world of Substack. We also talk about Emma’s different income streams, reflections on her Self-Publishing Era, and we look at how she di…
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Seth Godin is one of the most influential writers and thinkers of our time. He is the author of twenty-one international bestsellers, and his work has been translated into over thirty-nine languages. In this conversation with Seth, we discuss his latest books, The Song of Significance and The Practice, and how we might find the courage to make and …
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Bestselling historical fiction novelist Victoria Hislop (The Island, The Figurines) on how she started writing, how she weaves her love of travel and history into her books, the realities of research, and her process for writing books that engineer conversation. We talk about how she evokes a sense of place, how she absorbs a new environment to wri…
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Pat and Jeremy discuss their 2023 successes and failures, 3D printing, Raspberry Pi applications, and more!https://speakpipe.com/createinventhttps://patreon.com/createinventAudio Listening Options:Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecreativitypodcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:331308809/sounds.rssiTunes: https://…
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Crime mystery author Gwyn Bennett about how she built a successful indie publishing business sold thousands of her own books, and why she accepted a publishing book deal with Indie Publisher Storm. We touch on why it's important to produce a professional indie published book, Gwyn's approach to writing sales copy for her books, hitting the Amazon b…
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Award-winning poet and writer on her process of crafting a poem, how she brought lyric sensibility to her memoir, and how we can observe and distill our experience of the world. We also talk about how she constructed her memoir, chose what to include, and navigated the intensity of publication as a memoirist. * ABOUT MAGGIE SMITH Maggie Smith is an…
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Jean Kwok (New York Times bestselling author) on the process of creating compelling characters and structuring a psychological family drama thriller. Plus we talk about narrative tension, handling criticism and dealing with pressure and failure as a writer. * ABOUT JEAN KWOK Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselli…
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[Part 2] Stephen Hawes returns to discuss his business at Opulo.io, making open source Lumen electronics assembly machines.Audio Listening Options:Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecreativitypodcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:331308809/sounds.rssiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-creativity-podcast/…
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Nonfiction writer and financial advisor Peter Komolafe, on pulling himself out of homelessness, struggles with debt through to becoming a financial expert. We explore how we might rewrite our relationship with money, his 5 "BASIC" principles of financial security, how visualisation helped him achieve his goals, and his experience writing The Money …
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Stephen Hawes returns to discuss his business at Opulo.io, making open source Lumen electronics assembly machines.Audio Listening Options:Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thecreativitypodcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:331308809/sounds.rssiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-creativity-podcast/id1281330…
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Natalie Doherty, Children’s Publishing Director at HarperCollins, on what she looks for when acquiring books, the case against writing toward market trends, different categories of children’s books, and what makes a magical children’s book. * ABOUT NATALIE DOHERTY Natalie Doherty is Fiction Publishing Director at HarperCollins Children’s Books, whe…
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Youtuber and author Ellie Middleton on how she started sharing her work publicly, her viral posts, how she’s built an audience of 300k and rules she follows for content creation. Plus her experience of writing and publishing her nonfiction book Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence. * ABOUT ELLIE MIDDLETON Ellie Middleton…
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Prize-winning essayist, literary critic, and professor of European literature Ben Hutchinson, author of On Purpose: Ten Lessons on the Meaning of Life, on how reading and meaningfully engaging with literature can help us live more fully—and more purposefully. Plus, lessons on living well from the literary greats, tips for becoming better readers an…
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Professor Herminia Ibarra on her hugely influential books Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, and Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career. In this conversation with Herminia, we discuss reinventing your career, how to gain confidence as a writer, why thinking first and then acting doesn’t always work, navigating …
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