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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Chilling Tales for Dark Nights: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
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Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each weekly episode featuring several creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy.
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author. --We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy. --Our episodes average 30-45 minutes -- hit subscribe and join our family of writers. --Your Best Wri ...
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The Florida Writer Podcast: A Discussion about Writing & Other Things ... brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Enjoy conversations with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers. For more information about the Florida Writers Association, visit us @ www.FloridaWriters.org
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We tell inspiring stories about people who do amazing things for others.
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Hardcore + Lore = HardLore. Chaotic stories from touring life in the hardcore/punk/metal scenes are discussed with notable weekly guests and hosts Colin Young (God's Hate) & Bo Lueders (Harms Way).
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A Podcast about Italy, travel, writing, books, gardens and food. Celebrates creative living, beautiful conversations and the journeys we need to make along the way. Interest in slow living, slow food, creativity, art, cooking, books and ultimately living the good life!
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Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not "Some Day" podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode. Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)
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Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers kicked off in September 2018 and airs every week. We are a podcast for writers craving a unique blend of inspiration and real talk about the ups and downs of the writing life. Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey, each theme-focused episode of Write-minded features an interview with a writer, author, or publishing industry professional. Write-minded f ...
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James Altucher interviews the world’s leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the “Choose Yourself” story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all ...
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A podcast for nonfiction writers who want to sharpen their skills and publish their work for the glory of Jesus. Senior book editor Will Parker Anderson interviews authors and experts about the writing life.
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Animal Writes - Animal Writers and Best-selling Authors - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
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In these pet podcasts, host Tim Link will feature interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview will give you firsthand knowledge about why the authors and writers chose a particular story, what the featured animals meant to them, and what has become of the animals that we talk about. All of the discussions will be compelling and informative. ...
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Join us, author/editor duo Robin Ferrier and Sarah Horton, as we explore all aspects of writing fiction. Each episode we tackle a particular topic in fiction, such as Worldbuilding, Villains, and creating Magic Systems. After learning how to use the week's theme in our own writing, we test it out in the Writer's Room, where we race against the clock to plot out a complete story. So whether you’re a seasoned professional, aspiring writer, or just curious about the creative process, you’re inv ...
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Australia's largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas. Bringing together the world's best authors, leading public intellectuals, scientists, journalists and more. Subscribe to our channel for new releases.
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Hosted by founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett, each episode focuses on Eli's extensive research into a piece of folklore or curious local history from across Cheshire, Derbyshire or Staffordshire, revealing the hidden story within. Eli Lewis-Lycett is an independent writer and podcaster, feature writer for Haunted Magazine, resident folklore columnist for Cheshire Life Magazine and historian for Inspectre Paranormal. He is currently working on new material for release ...
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Featuring the lives, stories and careers from the global JET Programme alumni community. And usually, our stories begin with "This one time in Japan..." - our best, our silliest and our fondest. Share your story! Contact webmaster@jetaainternational.org
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He didn’t have a role in Hamilton, but America wouldn’t be the same without him! From Walter Isaacson– the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs– and journalist Evan Ratliff (Mastermind, co-host of the beloved Longform podcast) comes a behind the scenes look at the story of Ben Franklin, and how his genius shaped our national character. From Franklin’s adventures as a mischievous apprentice, to his evolution over 84 years into America’s best writer, inventor,scientist, ...
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“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 2, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes,” tells the backstory of the world’s most popular doll, Barbie. Barbie is a cultural icon but what do you really know about her? Hear Barbie's origin story from the peopl ...
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Welcome to Your Big Creative Life, a podcast for writers and creatives that helps you live your best big creative life, whatever that means for you. I'm Katie Wolf, a writer, book editor, and creator. Join me every week for tips and discussion on writing, mindset, upleveling your life, and anything and everything that will help you achieve your big creative dreams.
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Humans have been telling each other stories since before writing. Around fires, looking up at the stars, human beings found comfort and connection through imagination and stories. I'm Lynne Thompson -- Tech Writer, rising Voice Actor, and podcaster! I have always loved hearing people's stories, especially when they have overcome something, and then share it with the rest of us! So far the podcast has included stories on Overcoming Addiction, the Entrepreneur journey, Dealing with Mental Illn ...
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A WRITER'S LIFE with Heige S. Boehm the author of 'Secrets in the Shadows' published by Ronsdale Press 2019, offers candid conversations with creatives that use the power of words to tell story, either through poetry, fiction, non-fiction, song or spoken word. Then there is Short Story readings, a mix of all good things written. Heige's aim is to inspire a kinder world, one story at a time. Come along and delve into a creative's life beyond the pen. www.awriterslife.co www.heigeboehm.ca
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Everyone has a second story, some people have a few. It’s the story we create after we’ve had that moment in our lives that move us in a different direction. For some people, its personal, they lose a loved one, or they find one. For others, it is professional, they chase a dream, or they miss out on one. Its what we do after that often defines the direction our life will go. Are you going to rest on your laurels? Or push even harder. Are you going to sit and stew, or stand up and fight? Are ...
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Every creative work you’ve ever loved has a hero’s journey behind it. On Spark & Fire, you'll hear creators tell the story of bringing one beloved work to life. Iconic creatives — like Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, Pixar director Domee Shi, comedian Patton Oswald, musician Wynton Marsalis, and novelist Isabel Allende — share the endless iterations, the inevitable setbacks, and the breakthrough ideas along the epic process of creation. But this isn’t an interview show. It’s a story — told ...
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Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives. This podcast also includes reflections on how you can have the best quality of life possible despite chronic pain, anxi ...
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Celebrating the power of our stories to help us rise above life’s challenges and transform them into greater purpose and authentic connections. Each one of us has a story. A story of overcoming, of illumination, of transformation, of determination. This is what Epic Exchanges is all about.
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In the early days of this podcast, Steve and Becky read stories and poems plus interviewed authors. Now, they talk with people from all walks of life about their hobbies, vocations and life experiences. Becky has written several fiction series under the name Rebecca Carey Lyles and two nonfiction books under Becky Lyles. Steve likes to write poems and songs. Learn more about your Let Me Tell You a Story hosts at http://beckylyles.com/.
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Mindful writing to go deeper, grow and imagine. Stardust and Courage is the podcast where we use writing, curiosity and imagination to see beyond challenges and make life more meaningful. Hosted by Suzanne Alyssa Andrew. https://www.suzanneandrew.com/
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A father-daughter podcast where I interview my father, Robert Chau, on exactly how he survived and escaped the Khmer Rouge aka 1970's Cambodian Genocide. We will follow along his journey on how a starving boy crawling out of Cambodia become a serial American entrepreneur. After 50 years, he deserves a chance to finally share his story.
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What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the ...
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
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Francesca Rheannon talks to writers of all genres about matters that move us and make us think.
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A podcast exploring writer Dominick Dunne's quest for justice amidst his incisive commentary of the high society set. Alicia (Trashy Divorces) leads a far ranging romp through the novels and Vanity Fair columns of one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable literary contributors. Covering courthouses and country clubs, Dunne’s voice was one for the ages, and Done & Dunne ensures that voice can continue to resonate with audiences today.
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Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, and psychotherapist who has dedicated her life and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain and conditions. She is the author of The Meaning of Truth, and the online course: FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN. Through her personal journey working directly with Dr. John Sarno as well as counseling hundreds of clients, she's shaped and evolved theories which serve to teach those suffering how to heal themselves, completely, with no medication or surgery. ...
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The Emerald explores the human experience through a vibrant lens of myth, story, and imagination. Brought to life through the wise, wild, and humorous vision of Joshua Michael Schrei — a teacher and lifelong student of the cosmologies and mythologies of the world — the podcast draws from a deep well of poetry, lore, and mythos to challenge conventional narratives on politics and public discourse, meditation and mindfulness, art, science, literature, and more. At the heart of the podcast is t ...
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From the perspective and pen of California Newspaper Publishers Association Gold Medal winning journalist and writer Daryl Fisher, join us as Daryl talks positively about family, friends and the interesting people and places that have shaped his life. He does so with a gentle hand and a quirky sense of humor, drawing on the simple, joy-filled experiences of everyday living. He is interested in personal snapshots, not grand panoramas, although he’s not shy about trying to pass along a few ins ...
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A weekly podcast from Premier Unbelievable? with Professor Alister McGrath exploring C.S. Lewis’ thought, theology and teaching. C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. The 20th Century British writer and lay theologian has profoundly impacted Christians around the world and brought many atheists and agnostics to faith in Jesus. One person whose faith was greatly encouraged by the writings of C.S. Lewis is Professor Alister McGrath. Both men were raised in No ...
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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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The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer and educator Heather M. Ross chats with guests about issues affecting mental health, and how they’ve gotten past life’s bumps in the road, from potholes to sinkholes. She also shares her own stories of living with a mental illness while striving to pursue her dreams. Visit Heather's website at http://betterme.ca
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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On Broken Spine Social Club, host Zoe Yohn (reader, writer, friend) sits down with the people in her life to chat about their favorite books. No book is off limits, and from high modernism to high fantasy, Zoe covers it all, getting to the heart of what makes a story last beyond the final page. Her guests bring her a new read each week, and together, they explore how the books we love shape us on an hour-long podcast that’s a little amateur literary analysis, and a lot of casual conversation ...
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Welcome to A Wild New Work. You'll learn about the Seasons, how the natural world "works," capitalism, animism, and what it can all mean for you and your life. Hosted by Megan Leatherman, a writer, mother, and teacher in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more on Instagram @awildnewwork or at awildnewwork.com.
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This Podcast is Hosted by Raghu Krishna. He wants to bring in interesting people who he has meet and feel that they have intresting story to tell to the world. Not all of the interviews have to be from celebrities to give some advice or for people to watch/hear. Every person has a story to tell and a lesson that we all can learn from.
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Lifelong evangelical and Christian media industries writer, publicist, producer, and agent Rebeca Seitz left the evangelical world after reading the Bible too much and taking it at its word. The Freevangelic podcast is where Rebeca covers topics related to leaving the evangelical life and welcomes various guests with insight thereon. From politics to parenting, belief to business, Rebeca authentically explores how to live into and find Truth.
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My Book Journey, Primavera and Stories to Tell….
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"The travel journey is always an interesting paradox. To spend time navigating, being, seeing, collecting and contemplating. And haphazardly wondering about the next step. Yet, to not get carried away, or in front of yourself that you miss the opportunity that is right under your nose. I like sitting here observing the morning pursuits, the cars zo…
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The Minds and Lives of Animals with Joe Shute and Brandon Keim
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with Joe Shute and Brandon Keim for two conversations about: Animal intelligence and behavior The human-animal connection Ethical treatment of animals Rethinking human dominion over nature Joe Shute discusses his latest book, Stowaway: The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat, which d…
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The Minds and Lives of Animals with Joe Shute and Brandon Keim
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with Joe Shute and Brandon Keim for two conversations about: Animal intelligence and behavior The human-animal connection Ethical treatment of animals Rethinking human dominion over nature Joe Shute discusses his latest book, Stowaway: The Disreputable Exploits of the Rat, which d…
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Growing up in the Southern Baptist church, Rebeca never got to experience Halloween like other kids. Since becoming Freevangelic, she's learned the ancient origins of Halloween and just how much fun it can be. Read more about the ancient traditions surrounding Samhain at: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain Want to know the origin of th…
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S3 E106 - From Unending Headaches (Migraine) to Total Freedom with Manon
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The way I found Manon (and she found me!) is nothing short of amazing. After suffering with persistent headaches for weeks on end, Manon was at a breaking point. Although she was relieved that the expensive brain scan had come back negative, the panic and suffering the headaches brought was too much for her to bear. Manon was not sure she could go …
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Ashley Audrain Writes: Redux
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Note: A revisiting of an amazing chat I had with Ashley Audrain. Also ... We’re excited to be partnering with Writers Rising as one of this year’s sponsors, and as a special gift to our listeners, we were able to get you a 10% discount on your in-person or virtual retreat ticket. Visit WritersRising.com today and enter code writerfiles10 to get tha…
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Five Minute Mythstoria - A Cheshire Miscellany (Pt.7)
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Following on from the end of season 2 of the regular podcast, Five Minute Mythstoria - A Cheshire Miscellany brings bite-sized episodes regarding curious history and lore from the county of Cheshire! A Cestrian Song - Explorations With the Extraordinary Hinterland of Cheshire History is available here! Visit thelocalmythstorian.com Follow The Local…
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The unexpected plot twist: how a solo hiker stayed alive after shattering her pelvis in Joshua Tree National Park
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Claire Nelson hadn't told anyone where she was going, and her phone lost signal shortly into her hike. As an experienced bushwalker, she never dreamed an adventure would turn out like this (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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#292 - Writing Your Story & Leaving a Legacy
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I’m excited to share today’s podcast episode with you—it’s a topic that’s close to my heart: the power of sharing your story and writing your own book. Now, I know that some of you might not have considered writing a book before, and that’s okay. But I encourage you to tune in because it might just spark something within you. If you’ve ever thought…
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Hey listeners! We're off this week, but we'll be back with the FINAL episode of ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN next week. In the meantime, remember, you can always binge the first season about the controversial tech genius Elon Musk right now... starting with episode one, here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What’s it like to be a Doctor with RA and Vasculitis?
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Elena also shares her favorite resources for living well with arthritis, including supportive footwear brands, arthritis gadgets, and inspirational books. Shes hares practical tips like finding the right shoes to support your joints, using dictation tools to reduce hand strain, and the importance of accepting that some pain may persist while still …
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Episode 2: World Building/ Suspense Thriller with Kevin Do
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 2! This Week's Theme: World Building Writer's Room Genre: Suspense/ Thriller Cover Art: Robin Ferrier Theme Music: Jon Haberman and Theo Gougebas Today's Guest! Kevin Do: He is a LitRPG author. He likes seeing super humans kick ass in his media and is writing his own series right now called Alpha Agent. You can fin…
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Episode 1: The Hero's Journey/Zombie Comedy
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Send us a text Welcome to the podcast! Thanks for being here. This Week's Theme: A Hero's Journey Writer's Room Genre: Zombie Comedy Cover Art: Robin Ferrier Theme Music: Jon Haberman and Theo Gougebas Support the show Building Fiction is edited and produced by Robin Ferrier and Sarah Horton. Check out Robin's work here: www.robinferrierauthor.com…
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This week's HardLore features special guest and co-founder of the greatest hardcore band in modern history: Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.We discuss Sam finding hardcore music AFTER joining TUI, growing up in and around Baltimore, moshing hard, his lifelong connection with Hatebreed, TUI's stretch of world domination as a tour band, tidbits thro…
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The unexpected plot twist: the story of how suicide survivor Oceane, who became a beloved midwife
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At the age of 18, Oceane Campbell tried to take her own life. She survived and fought her way back into life, becoming a midwife and a mother of three (CW: discussion of suicide, please take care when listening) (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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302: Confessing Corpses - Chilling Tales for Dark Night
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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about jilted journeys. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337a…
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Novelist Heidi Reimer On Tenacity, Visibility, And Depth
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What if your writing dreams take time? We go deep into writing patience and determination with New York Times reviewed novelist Heidi Reimer in this beautiful and moving interview. Find out how to keep believing in your work no matter what, what you need to know about author visibility and ways to deepen your characters in editing. Plus, Heidi shar…
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Following Your Passion with Bobbie Malatesta
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This week, we introduce you to Bobbie “The Awesome” Malatesta. Bobbie Malatesta is the creator of 3-21 No Kiddin’ Nonalcoholic Beverage Store & Sober Social Club. Bobbie’s mission is to create Recovery Playgrounds, to encourage adults to “play” again, remove the stigma around addiction and live life to the fullest. Bobbie is a podcaster, author and…
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Imperfect Paradise: District Attorney Gascón: Part 4 - Nathan Hochman vs. George Gascón
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is locked in a tough reelection battle this November against Nathan Hochman. In candid, in-depth interviews with LAist Correspondent Frank Stoltze, Hochman and Gascón make the case for their differing approaches to running the country’s largest prosecutor’s office and differing views on criminal justice r…
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Episode 238 / Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! Topics: Expectations for earnings Building a List Preview Promos Reader magnets Difference between pre- and post-novel reader magnets Creative reader magnets 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidk…
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The unexpected plot twist: The story of Toni Jordan's lucky life
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Toni Jordan grew up working in a T.A.B. with her cyclonic mother, and going to the greyhound races. Then she grew up to become a best-selling novelist (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In this episode, I get to nerd out about science, dinosaurs and gross nature facts with my guest Cecily Arkell. We talk about the challenges and rewards of being a life-long science educator and communicator at one of the top art and cultural institutions in Australia - the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip.A fact check correction: Cecily mean…
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#160. How Tim Grahl Wrote His Best Book Yet In 6 Months
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How do you know if you’re actually getting better at writing? In this episode, my guest, Tim Grahl, the CEO of Story Grid and the author of multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction, shares his answer to this question. Tim believes that his new book, The Shithead, is the best book he’s ever written—and I happen to agree with him! So, how did he …
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It's our September Q&A episode! Topics covered include: how to handle new book ideas when you're already working on something 1:13 if you need to go to college to work in publishing 3:32 how to set editing goals 6:22 how to know when your manuscript is ready for querying 9:43 tips to ensure a strong main character 14:06 my opinion on agents using A…
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Bill O'Reilly | How Presidential Legacies Shape America: An In-depth Look at U.S. Leaders
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A Note from James: "Oh my gosh, I am really interested in the history of the presidents of the United States. These are the guys who have not only shaped the country but to some extent have shaped the world. And I say 'these guys' because, let’s be honest, it’s been all men so far. Who knows? There’s a woman running for president now. We’ll see. Ka…
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Learn How Short-form Writing Can Advance Your Writing Career with Lori Hatcher
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What did you think of this episode? You don’t have to write a book to advance your writing career. Today’s guest offers tips to embrace and benefit from short-form writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda G…
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Join Richard Flanagan as he discusses this hypnotic, genre-defying new book which entwines memoir, biography, autofiction and history through a daisy chain of stories both intimate and collective. Opening with his father as a prisoner of war, the book leads readers through a literary love affair into nuclear physics of the 1930s and 40s and finally…
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301: All Souls Scream - Chilling Tales for Dark Night
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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about reckless relationships and unhealthy obsessions. LINK FOR GOF…
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The unexpected plot twist: The tech nerd who changed course to help the homeless
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Jon Owen's mum enrolled him in a computer science degree at University - expecting him to build a flourishing career; which he did. It just wasn't the one that everyone expected (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Animal Writes - Episode 219 Spencer Quinn - A Farewell To Arfs
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Joining me for this episode is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Peter Abrahams (AKA Spencer Quinn). We have a chat about his latest book, A Farewell To Arfs, book #15 in the Chet and Bernie Mystery series. We have a chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI) being part of the story line, as well as how AI may have a positive or negative…
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#176 Alister McGrath: Feelings, desire and religious experience
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Why are we often hesitant to talk about our feelings? What did Lewis mean by “joy” and how did he search for it? Can our feelings help us to find God or to grow in our faith? How did Lewis view aesthetics? What should we do when our feelings seem opposed to our faith? How important was religious experience for Lewis? Professor Alister McGrath cont…
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The Era of Banning Librarians, featuring Amanda Jones
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This week, to draw attention to Banned Books Week and to stand in solidarity with publishers, authors, and all industry professionals who fight to keep diverse voices on library shelves, Write-minded features guest Amanda Jones, an educator and librarian whose book, That Librarian, is necessary reading. Amanda shares her more than two-year journey …
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Loleen Berdahl joined me again, and we talked about how so much of the productivity advice out there is by and for people in positions of privilege for whom saying “no” and setting their own schedule can be much easier than it is for others.By Heather Ross
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S16:E33: The Third Act (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 9 of 12)
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Explore how to write an exciting and satisfying Third Act. Learn how to build an epic finale as your plot reaches its thrilling conclusion.By K.M. Weiland
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The unexpected plot twist: From the David Jones food hall to Opera Australia
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After a stint being homeless and living in his car, Stephen Smith was working at David Jones Food Hall when one of his colleagues noticed his remarkable singing voice. A few years later, he became a tenor on the operatic world stage (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What Kind of Garbage do You Have in Your Head?
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Join us for another episode of Daryl’s Back Pages, “What Kind of Garbage do You Have in Your Head?”. Podcasts with thought-provoking insights about life in around 5 minutes. Here’s a preview: “Well,” I said, “to tell you the truth, it’s pretty much all garbage up there nowadays, but I think the worst of it has to do with old quotes and sayings. I c…
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#291 - Monday Motivation: "A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people."
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Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore what it means to embrace the challenges of creating something meaningful, as beautifully captured by German writer Thomas Mann, who said: "A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than …
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Jacob Mikanowski, GOODBYE EASTERN EUROPE & Michael Lerner Remembered
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon speaks with historian Jacob Mikanowski about his book Goodbye Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land. Mikanowski explores the rich, complex, and often overlooked history of Eastern Europe—a region shaped by centuries of empires, revolutions, and diverse cultures. From the end…
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Jacob Mikanowski, GOODBYE EASTERN EUROPE & Michael Lerner Remembered
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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon speaks with historian Jacob Mikanowski about his book Goodbye Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land. Mikanowski explores the rich, complex, and often overlooked history of Eastern Europe—a region shaped by centuries of empires, revolutions, and diverse cultures. From the end…
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From Rinkside Reporter To The Voice Of Your Favourite NHL Video Game | James Cybulski
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James Cybulski grew up a die-hard sports fan in Ottawa, Canada, and chased his dream from one side of Canada to the other, covering stories for The Score, TSN, and Sportsnet. In the process, he carved out a career in sports journalism that lasted two decades, making him a familiar face to Canadians everywhere. But, James' story didn't end there, as…
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131. What’s Possible When We Embrace Decline
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Welcome to the first episode of the Autumn 2024 season of the show! In this episode, I introduce our topic for this season, which is decline, and discuss what decline really is, how we know it’s a natural part of every cycle, and how our lives could look if we embraced decline rather than resisted it. If you enjoyed this episode, please help get it…
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The Power of Strength Training for Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Kinesiologist Dr. Jasmin Ma
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Dr. Ma advises people with rheumatoid arthritis to start small, listen to their body, and use her "START" guide to gradually build an active routine that feels right for you. She also explains how the START guide is a useful tool for clinicians like physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support patients in developing sustainable strength …
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S3 E106 - MIND YOUR BODY THE BOOK IS HERE
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Today is a HUGE day for me, and for all of us. My new book, MIND YOUR BODY, is LIVE and on sale for pre-order! THANK YOU from my heart to all of you who have been relentless in your own healing. I am so excited and grateful to be able to hand you a book - ONE PLACE where every step of healing lives. This healing is for you, and YOU can be part of t…
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How Critically Acclaimed Debut Author Bryan VanDyke Writes
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Critically acclaimed debut author Bryan VanDyke, spoke with me about the writer’s life in NYC, pushing the boundaries of literature and speculative fiction, and his latest novel about AI tech, IN OUR LIKENESS. Bryan VanDyke is a former staff writer for The Millions, and he graduated from writing programs at Columbia University and Northwestern. As …
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