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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A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.
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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https ...
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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 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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To nurture and enrich the established writer’s journey of all genres, age groups, and publishing paths through video podcasts, on-line classes, in-person retreats, and more.
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The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...
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Christian Indie Writers’ Podcast, where we inform, encourage and support Christian indie writers on the journey toward publication.
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Welcome to the grand debut of the Indie Author Showcase! Join us as we spotlight talented independent authors, dive into the challenges and triumphs of the indie author’s journey, and explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing!
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The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.
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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book writing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR pr ...
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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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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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Repeat after me: "I cannot do the dishes until I sit down and write for at least 10 minutes." Welcome to Parents Who Write, the podcast that helps you pursue your writing dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, writing coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you to regularly make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. You’ll hear from other writers and autho ...
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Formerly I'd Give That 10 Minutes. Movie-fan, Occasional gamer, DC fan, XBox 360 games collector and Indie podcaster. Listen to me also on Movies Across The Pod. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Overdrive by Romanov_Studio https://tunetank.com/track/1470-overdrive/
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Come along with author David Viergutz as he dives into the macabre, uncovering the secrets of horror writing and the things that scare him.
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On the Starbase Indy Podcast we talk to and about people who are inspired by Star Trek and science fiction to work towards a hopeful future in the real world. Many of our guests have been or will be presenters at the live Starbase Indy convention, which takes place in Indianapolis every year over Thanksgiving weekend. We talk to actors, scientists, musicians, writers, creators, fans, engineers, and geeks. Learn more about the live event and the mission at www.starbaseindy.org
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Morse Code Podcast with Korby Lenker
longform conversations with supertalents in music, film and writing.
The MCP is weekly pod featuring long form conversations and performances with entrepreneurially-minded indie creatives in music, film and writing. korby.substack.com
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open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨ Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry!
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Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; ...
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Making Comics is a podcast where indie comics creators Scott Lost (Wanderers of Melissanda, The Second Shift) and Keith Foster (Kodoja, Three Protectors) discuss the world of independent comics from both artist and writer perspectives. It centers around one question - what did you do last week? Art, writing, promotion, you name it - it all adds up to the work behind an indie comic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support
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A Readers’ Advisory Podcast about becoming better library staff by reading every genre, whether we like them or not! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.
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A podcast dedicated to the creative process of writing music as well as getting to know the artists who make it. We focus on the behind the scene aspects of the writing process. We want to talk about what inspires artists to create, how they have grown and how they plan on growing in the future, and what they do in their spare time.
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A rich archive of tips, techniques and inspiration to help screenwriters, filmmakers and other creative souls achieve their dreams.
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My name is Alvaro Cortes Jr, and I invite you to join me on this zany journey that is independent comic book creating. This is my creative process in my own words, in my own world.
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How do you launch a publishing house from scratch? The Hobcast brings you insights, interviews and ideas for aspiring authors and creative entrepreneurs, as well as anyone who loves books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Co-hosts Jason Von Godi & Jerry J Sampson examine and discuss horror double features, utilizing Jason’s expertise in classic (pre-digital) horror and Jerry's years of analyzing and writing about contemporary indie and studio horror films.
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes.
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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The Thirteenth Hour books are 80s inspired illustrated fairy tale fantasy novels that pay homage to fantasy, sci fi, and teen movies from the 80s as well as the music of that era. This podcast explores aspects of 80s culture as well as a wide variety of influences behind the books. Companion site: http://13thhr.wordpress.com
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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...
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Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. We’re two indie authors; Matilda Swift, author of quintessentially British Cozy Mysteries, and Sam Cummings, author of Young Adult books about magic, myths, and monsters. With over a dozen books between us, and still a long way to go towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream, we’re here to write our way to financial success. Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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The Write Note is a podcast dedicated to independent authors who have a passion for writing, a love of storytelling, and an interest in the independent publishing process. It is hosted by 20-year indie author J Ryan Fenzel and his daughter, Keira F Jacobs, a newbie just getting started on the writer's road. Topic-of-the-month episodes focus on key elements of creative writing and storytelling through tips, tricks, picks, reviews and recommendations. Interview episodes delve into the writing ...
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Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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Keen to find your next favourite book? Or have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in an indie publishing house? Then welcome to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! We're part of a non-profit press based in Glasgow, and every Saturday we meet with authors, staff and more to discuss all things books and publishing.
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Kieran McGuinness is a music obsessive - recording it, writing it, or listening to it. His ideal day is listening and discovering music in the morning, writing and practicing with his bands Delorentos or Driven Snow in the afternoon, and playing music at night, either on stage or in studio. Kieran broadcasts on Ireland’s Radio Nova playing classic, indie and new music from Irish and international artists as well as young Irish groups and unsigned bands. The podcast brings unique interviews w ...
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Film on Tape is a free audio library hosted by filmmaker Misha Calvert helping you with behind-the-scenes information as you build your career in film and television. Each week, she answers a practical question related to acting, writing, directing, or producing based on her decades as a working entertainment artist.
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If you’re a reader that loves a good story, or an indie author with a story to tell. This is the podcast for you… come on in.
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The Writing Sparrow is all about writing, publishing and marketing your book, so you can go from unfinished draft to published novel no matter where you are on your indie author journey! We're here to motivate and encourage you. Also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritingsparrowpodcast
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Your weekly pep talk on living the writing life.
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SongTown on Songwriting is an honest look at what it takes to write a great song and navigate the music industry. This podcast is a celebration of songs and songwriters. Real pros who teach, entertain and inspire.
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎
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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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Ep 74 - Creating an Indie Romance Audiobook with Melissa Whitney and Harlow Wilde
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Send us a Text Message. "It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too." Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks. We discuss the changing production …
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Exploring "The Forever Ship" and Alex's Sci-Fi Magic Rant
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In this lively episode of the Indie Author Showcase, we set sail into the captivating world of "The Forever Ship" by Scott Bartlett Joshua James, a thrilling novel that blends elements of science fiction and adventure. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this fascinating tale, dissecting its intricate plot, dynamic characters, and the imaginativ…
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Balancing Life and Writing with Rachel Howzell Hall
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Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing. 00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall 01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job 03:48 The…
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The First Season Is Always Your Best with David Hines
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The First Season Is Always Your Best with David Hines.I chat with returning guest..David Hines about his time working for Butlins and his book...The First Season Is Always Your Best.We talk about UK comedy Hi-De-Hi, what he loved about working there and more.Please rate and review.Order David's book via Amazon at. https://amzn.eu/d/0ineHbrc…
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Ep # 118: The Real Reason You Must Write Your Screenplay
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Want to know the real reason why you must write your screenplay that stands out from the super-massive crowd? You are in the right place! Today we're going to dive into next level screenwriting secrets so that you set yourself up for success in selling your script and getting your movie on the screen. MORE RESOURCES To sign up for WRITE YOUR SCREEN…
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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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Annie Williams: Jump your motorcycle through a ring of fire and see what happens. MCP #141
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With some artists the creative spark doesn’t stop just because the guitar gets put down. That’s Annie Williams. Anyone who knows her would say the same. From her self-built straw bale house to her hand-sewn performance costumes to her deeply personal songs, the muse follows her everywhere she goes, and does its best to keep up. She just released he…
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Christopher Coppola - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 373 from May 2022 with director Christopher Coppola who talks about growing up in the Coppola Family, making his movies and how he helps to empower other filmmakers. I thought this was a good match for Robert Schwartzman because they both grew up in the Coppola family, b…
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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan
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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…
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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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In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about things that they've tried that didn't quite work, or at least not in the way they expected... Next week Sam and Matilda will open up about what goes on behind the scenes in their Mastermind meetings. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book …
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Dublin indie heroes A Lazarus Soul join Kieran in Studio to chat about brand new album "No Flowers Grow In Cement Gardens".By Classic Rock Broadcasting Ltd t/a Radio Nova
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Send me your writing and publishing questions! Click here to check out the Publish A Profitable Book / Publish the Damn Book Already course (currently 25% off with code AUTHOR25). Click here to access Kindlepreneur's free barcode generator tool. Understanding the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is crucial for indie authors. But new author…
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S3 EP 128: Andrew Najberg, Author of YA Horror Novel, The Neverborn Thief
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Today Dianne get to shares her conversation with the incredible Andrew Najberg. Andrew has built a career deeply embedded in the artistry of the written word. Having spent eighteen years as a teacher for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has taught courses in creative writing, rhet…
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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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🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the …
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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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A What's Left in Our Fridge Kind of Episode
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The Highlights: We Don't Care for Episode Topics Gaslight Yourself Into Thinking Your Book is Good Marty Forgot Her Dog Outside But It's FINE FOMO About BookCons When You Don't Even like Leading the House Kate Hates NYC on an NJ Level Author Group Chats are Good and Bad for Learning Bite Off What You Can Chew, Despite FOMO Cultivating Joy In A Writ…
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Constructing a Multi-Layered Villain with Greta Boris - #248
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris about CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-LAYERED VILLAIN, including how analyzing villains in our previous works can help us understand what does and doesn’t work with readers and how characters' personalities, based on tools like Enneagram, influence their effectiveness as villains. We also explore examples of well-crafted…
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69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield
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Every feel like a fraud? Imposter syndrome can plague even the most successful writers. In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning chats with developmental editor and life coach Charlotte Chipperfield about strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-belief. Listen in as they explore the root causes of imposter syndrome and practical…
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A character is hurt. A character is comforted. It’s all about vulnerability on today’s episode where we explore one of our favorite tropes: hurt/comfort! (Called “whump” in some circles.) From the cathartic reader experience of seeing beloved characters looked after and cared for to the versatility of a writing tool that enables characters to open …
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Rising to the Occasion with Shenequa Golding
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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Shenequa Golding, author of the essay collection A Black Girl in the Middle: Essays on (Allegedly) Figuring it All Out. Shenequa’s collection is the culmination of what happened after her essay about being Black in the workplace after George Floyd’s murder went viral. So viral, Amazon founder and …
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The Very First Night Release Day Episode!
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The girlies are together again, this time discussing Nicole's most recent release The Very First Night. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussions: Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions Instagram: @opendo…
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EPISODE 29: Using Theme to Enhance Your Story with Author Jody Feldman
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Way-word Writers, senior literary agent Heather Cashman, and authors Stephanie Bierce and Nikki Jacobsmeyer discuss the importance of incorporating themes and layers into storytelling with award-winning author Jodi Feldman. Jodi shares her journey into writing, her thoughts on the evolution of her themat…
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Robert Schwartzman - Being a Rockstar, Filmmaker and Indie Film Distributor!
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This week we welcome Producer, Director, Actor and rock star Robert Schwartzman on the show to talk about directing his latest feature, The Good Half, how he picks his films, growing up in a film family and how that background doesn’t always translate into making indie films. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to supp…
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This week we talked to Philly-based Bipedal Math Rock band, SomaRai. Outside of music, the band participates in community-building activities like going to the gym and Magic the Gathering in the Deli. After trying countless times, they were finally able to record and release their latest single ‘The actor” in a room with nice sound and each other. …
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Acting reels are one of your most important marketing tools as an actor, and yet many performers overthink this critical piece of content. As a film director and former actor, host Misha Calvert talks you through the simple secrets to creating an acting reel that will capture the imagination of your viewer and immediately generate more auditions. F…
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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of The Coast Road With Author Alan Murrin
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Send us a Text Message. Hi there! In this week's episode, Irish author Alan Murrin tells us about his childhood as an "author," his teen life ensconced in rigorous piano practice, and mastering the art of creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Learn how his varied career in the art world and as a bookseller in London shaped his unique v…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #467: My Brother, Jeremy, and I Play His Role Playing Game, Mappa Mundi Part 1
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #467: My Brother, Jeremy, and I Play His Role Playing Game, Mappa Mundi Part 1 https://archive.org/download/podcast-467/Podcast%20467.mp3 This week, my brother and I are playing an early build of the ecology and exploration role playing game he helped develop with Three Sail Studios, Mappa Mundi. The idea is you (and you…
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183: The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook - with Alysoun Owen
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There can't be many authors who haven't dipped into the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook at least once in their career. First published in 1906, the 2025 edition came out last week. It's the go to reference guide for the UK publishing industry, with comprehensive listings of all the agents, publishers, periodicals, newspapers, awards and festivals th…
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This week, we talk about modifying your sales pitch on the fly (3:00), a productive art week (18:30), rewriting a synopsis so it matches the flow of a story (23:40), how everything you do informs future work (31:00), finding the right place in your comic to put key information (38:15), and coordinating shipments to arrive in time for Comic Con (41:…
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Why Publishers Can't Save Songwriters (2024)
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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …
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Ep #117: Secrets of A Standout Screenplay
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Want to know the real secrets of writing a script that stands out from the super-massive crowd? You are in the right place! Today we're going to dive into next level screenwriting secrets so that you set yourself up for success in selling your script and getting your movie on the screen. MORE RESOURCES To sign up for WRITE YOUR SCREENPLAY IN 8 WEEK…
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#260 Audiobooks And The Indie Author: Creating Your Own Audiobooks
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Send us a Text Message. Tina and Jamie are back with the “meat and potatoes” about turning your book into an audiobook. Support this ministry on Patreon: / christianindiewriters 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431 Our Facebook Group! / listenersofciwp Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/ Learn mo…
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Edward Green - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 342 from October 2021 with director Edward Greenl who talks about raising the funds for his feature, and how he was able to use money shooting videos on the weekend to pay for the feature. Alrik thought this was a good match for Ben because they both made their movies on…
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Spencer Glover: A Disney Director’s advice to the Young and Hopeful. | MCP #140
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I speak with director Spencer Glover about his experience with Disney as a participant in their coveted Launchpad program. Selected from more than 2000 applicants, the longtime Nashville filmmaker spent a year in the incubator, honing his skills under the auspices of industry execs. The experience culminated in his Disney directorial debut BLACK BE…
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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin
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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …
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Smashwords store sales keep getting bigger and better. More authors, more books, more first-time customers and more book sales! In this episode, we'll talk about how authors position their books for success in Smashwords' 16th Annual Summer/Winter Sale. It's a month-long celebration of indie authors and the readers who love them. //Draft2Digital is…
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Introducing Reckon True Stories with Deesha Philyaw & Kiese Laymon
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This week on Black & Published we're introducing you to a new show that we love, Reckon True Stories hosted by acclaimed authors Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon. Guests for Season One include writers Roxane Gay, Imani Perry, Alexander Chee, Minda Honey, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Samantha Irby. Reckon True Stories is a celebration of new and classic non…
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In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are taking the positives from their day jobs - discussing what skills they've picked up from the 9-5, and how they utilise them. Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about some of the things they've tried and failed at on their self-publishing journey. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowr…
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S3 EP 127: Takiyah Smith, Author of I Love Me! Colorful and Creative: Empowering Coloring Book Series for Girls and Boys
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, If you have been following along this season, you know inclusion and representation has been a big theme for us. It's important for anyone to see people like themselves in books, but it's especially true for children. My guest today brings fun, creative, and empowering images to children with …
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Ep 93: The Art of Short Stories with Mary Jones
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Send me your writing and publishing questions! Mary Jones' book, The Goodbye Process (July 30, 2024, Zibby Books), is, in four words, hard to put down. Her raw, vivid descriptions of characters and experiences alike quickly pierced my soul and extended my bedtime! In this episode, Mary and I discussed her love of the short story form, some (perhaps…
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This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’…
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Feeling overwhelmed by book marketing can lead authors to look for shortcuts. Shortcuts lead to expensive complications. Expensive complications lead to dead ends. Dead ends lead to suffering. Yoda would call this “The path to the dark side.” Does this sound familiar? How do you escape this overwhelming cycle? There are ten different stressors that…
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🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Bec…
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The Highlights: Kate Can't Rawdog a Movie 5 Minutes Straight of Explaining The Above It's Andrew's Podcast Now Marty's Plans for Release Romancelandia Discourse You Can't Tell But We Edited Out The Part Where We Retcon Whatever The Episode Was Going to Be About If You Read this Book Wrong The Metaphor Ran Away from Me Outlines Have A Strange DNFing…
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Newsletter Marketing as a Creative Endeavor with Roz Morris - #247
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Roz Morris about NEWSLETTER MARKETING AS A CREATIVE ENDEAVOR, including how authors can creatively integrate personal stories and ongoing projects into newsletters to engage readers. Roz shares her journey of finding the right content for her newsletter, emphasizing the importance of marketing the author alongside the boo…
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Indie authors discuss everything we love about libraries! From the strong positive influence of libraries in our individual lives to the power of apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and the vital access provided by the Queer Liberation Library—plus, how to get your favorite indie books into more library collections and other ways YOU can help your…
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