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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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Do you write for children or young adults? Have your latest book sales been disappointing or nonexistent? Are you ready to begin marketing yourself as a kidlit author? Hi! I’m Lou - host of Kidlit Marketing Made Easy(er) where I help authors with book marketing and author branding. As a developmental editor and author, I know that you want to spend time writing, not marketing. I also know that you need to create connections and build relationships with your readers so you can share and sell ...
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The Poetry Lab Podcast is a short-form podcast designed to help creative writers carve out the time, the courage, and the inspiration they need to keep writing their new sh*t. With easy-to-follow advice, geeky deep-dives into craft techniques, book recommendations, and answers about everything from performance to publishing, The Poetry Lab Podcast is made for self-taught writers eager to learn wherever and whenever they are. Are you ready poet? Let’s get into it.
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Welcome to the Many Worlds Writing Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’s my mission to be 1 ...
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The Author Factor is the premier podcast for business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders dedicated to exploring the transformative power of nonfiction book writing, book publishing, and book marketing. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned publishing pro, you will discover invaluable nonfiction book writing, publishing, and marketing insights on every episode. Learn how to avoid critical mistakes, build a loyal following of readers, and harness your nonfiction book as th ...
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Join over 235K YouTube subscribers learning the fast, easy & fun way to make music. Taught by multi award-winning college lecturer Ray Harmony, who's made music with multiplatinum Grammy-winning artists. Co-taught by Kate, Ray's protégé and wife. Download FREE Book at HackMusicTheory.com
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Pastor Robert Thibodeau interviews Christian guests that range from pastors and ministers to Christian authors; Christian musicians and singers to Christian businessmen and businesswomen who are running impactful businesses while maintaining the Christian morals and values. Each podcast is approximately 28 minutes in length and can also be hears on the online Christian radio station, Evangelism Radio, from 2pm-230pm ET Monday-Friday. This is an interview based podcast that will often dig dee ...
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Badass is the New Black is *the* podcast for coaches, course creators, direct sellers, and small businesses who are ready to get their business online and sell through automated funnels and high-converting websites. Discover the magic of launching your business and selling online. Get inspired by stories from Krissy and her guests while you learn new skills and strategies to help you attract your ideal customers and work more efficiently in your business every single day. This is the place t ...
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One hundred simple fish sauces. Sixty-five ways to cook mackerel. The Catching of Unshelled Fish. Twenty-seven ways to Cook Frogslegs. Now that should certainly make you reach for your apron and fish knife! How to Cook Fish by Olive Green is a vintage culinary classic, filled with simple, easy to follow recipes rendered in a terse, no nonsense style. There's none of this fiddling with scales, weights and measures. What you get is a mélange of interesting, unusual ways to cook seafood without ...
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“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE. Despite writing fiction in a niche genre (interracial romance), Theodora Taylor has grown a fanbase of rabid readers and fans through the power of s…
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Clare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than 120 angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. A Hybrid author, Clare also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. After ma…
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Why is a website crucial for your writing career? In this simple, but effective walkthrough Lori covers the must-haves for your site, what can wait, and shares best practices to ensure your online presence stands out. Tune in and take the first step toward creating your digital calling card. Or, if you already have a website, check your progress ag…
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Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader. Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who reads a story with a weak or unconvincing protagonist is unlikely to finish it. So, how do we go about making our antagonists just as compelling as our pro…
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Sharpening the Spear Richard Walsh pt 2 When I started this ministry and knew it was going to be focused 100% online – I started searching high and low for a way to do it effectively, economically and easily… I had to go through many iterations that disproved ALL of those goals… it was not easy… it was definitely not economically easy and it most d…
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On episode #234 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Dwight Heck. Dwight, a financial educator with a remarkable journey, has turned his personal trials into a mission to transform others' financial lives. With over two decades of experience, Dwight has dedicated his career to helping families and bus…
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Free Brand Guide Template & Training here: https://www.kandccreative.com/brandguide In this episode, we dive deep into how to design a logo that captures your brand's essence and captivates your audience. Join us as Claire, a seasoned graphic designer, shares expert insights on the different types of logos, essential design principles, and the best…
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Sharpening the Spear Richard Walsh pt 1 When I started this ministry and knew it was going to be focused 100% online – I started searching high and low for a way to do it effectively, economically and easily… I had to go through many iterations that disproved ALL of those goals… it was not easy… it was definitely not economically easy and it most d…
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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books.! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SP…
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What's your summer crush? Lori's ideas for creative expansion highlight some of the best of what summer has to offer. Whether you partake in these ideas or they spark new ideas, the goal is to fill your cup so you can create some new art. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker, Danielle Mitchell, and Karen Zheng. Hosted by Danielle Mitch…
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The Happy Trap TS Wright Have you ever felt trapped before? It’s not a good feeling, is it? It may have been a situation you were manipulated into, unaware of what was happening… It could have been something you willing did – hoping for a different outcome…but here you are… Maybe you were caught in a “Happy Trap?” What is that Brother Bob? I’m so g…
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The King’s Council Rylee Meek Many churches and ministries are struggling to survive since the pandemic – when EVERYTHING was shutdown… but the expenses continued. Amen. Many business owners experienced the same thing and have struggled to adapt and survive as well. It is not unusual for ministries, churches and entrepreneurs to look for ways to sa…
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To My Spouse I Write Lloyd Portman I’ve known our guest today for quite some time. He and I joke that we are “twins.” We were born on the same day, only in different time zones and opposite ends of the earth! Amen! Lloyd Portman is a Christian entrepreneur for “down under” in New Zealand. He is the founder of a magnificent website and coaching prog…
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Ugly Mug Marketing Wayne Mullins If you are in business – especially if you have an online business – it is almost 100% guaranteed you need a website. In this day and time, a website is the “business card” of just about everyone. I remember back the late 1980’s when I had my own business… I knew I was professional looking because I had a great busi…
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On episode #233 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Geoffrey Klein. Bridging the worlds of film, law, and marketing, Geoffrey is a TEDx speaker, visual content expert, and author of the book, The Content Beast: Create Story Driven Content to Connect with Your Audience. Geoffrey’s book is a must-read …
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Many writers want to include more LGBTQ+ characters in their novels, but they’re afraid of getting it wrong and doing more harm than good. If you’re one of those writers, this podcast episode is for you! My friend and colleague, Sam Cameron, explains exactly how every writer can feel empowered to write more inclusive stories. 🌟Take Sam Cameron’s qu…
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Leadership in Ministry Don Pardum Having been in leadership positions since the ripe old age of 21 when I was in the military… as an E-4 put in charge of a squad of five men… responsibility, leadership, motivation and accomplishment of the mission has been instilled in me for over 40 years. Having answered the call to ministry in 1995 and working f…
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Get Instant access to my FREE MASTERCLASS: https://www.kandccreative.com/masterclass-eg In this week's episode, I dive deep into the power of automation and how it can revolutionize your business. Discover the three key areas you need to automate for maximum efficiency and growth: lead generation, sales, and onboarding. In this episode, you’ll lear…
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Reigning with Jesus TS Wright Can there be any doubt that we are living in, what the Bible describes as, “The Last Days?” What is especially concerning to me is how the entire world is coming against Israel right now – when all they are doing is reacting to an unprovoked, barbaric attack on innocent civilians. The United Nations is even trying to i…
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Want to make the leap to full time author? How do you know when it’s the right time to make that leap? Going from hobbiest to full time writer has been a different journey for all of us. Today we discuss: how much money you need to make the leap other considerations do you have the "right" personality? what support do you have? will you automatical…
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What are the essential ingredients you need to write about the hardest things in your life? In this week’s episode of The Poetry Lab Podcast, Danielle draws from her experiences as a California Creative Corps grantee, creating a project based on her personal hardships. What happens when a traumatic event becomes the focus of your art and career? Li…
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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …
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Three Proofs of God James Brown Have you ever tried to conduct your own Bible study about timelines in the Bible? Especially trying to calculate the “Soon Return of Jesus?” It’s difficult to do… and when you finish – or at least when I finish – my notes are so jumbled, I’m more confused than when I started… Amen! Well, today we are going to have a …
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Self-Publishing Made Easy Michele DeFilippo How many of you have traversed the unfriendly seas of self-publishing a book? I know I have. Being a published author is awesome! It gives you authority, credibility, etc. It can also give you some extra income, and in some cases – great income! But it can also become a nightmare… Book publishing used to …
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On episode #232 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author, Doug "Odie" Slocum. Doug, a retired Brigadier General, spent 35 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard. He commanded the 127th Wing to national acclaim and piloted over 4100 hours in America's fiercest fighters. Recently, Doug published his …
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→Sign up for my free workshop Create a Dynamic Character Arc For Your Protagonist. This workshop, which includes live coaching, will help you develop the foundation elements of your novel and bridge the gap between plot and character arc! https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/workshop You might have heard of Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict…
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The world is a busy place where we're constantly bombarded by text messages, voice messages, phone calls, social media notifications and emails. There's only so much stimulation a nervous system can take! Many people are filtering their sensory experiences to keep the noise out by toning down their time spent on social media or online. When you cre…
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Access the Experts Replay with Laura Jawad on SEO: https://www.kandccreative.com/offers/HMuj6fLL In this video, we dive deep into the world of SEO strategies and techniques to help busy entrepreneurs enhance their online presence and credibility. Discover how Respona automates the research process, saving you time while maintaining a personal touch…
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Got your final manuscript all ready to go, and wondering how to format it for publication? This is the SPA Girls episode for you! Welcome back to another 20 min SPA Girls mini-tips session, where we break down the basics of self publishing, just for you! Check out our website for the full show notes and links. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored b…
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In this episode, join Lori as she shares the productivity strategies she finds most effective. From batching tasks to time blocking, setting timers, and utilizing apps like Refocus, Lori offers a range of tips to help you manage your creative career and what to do if the whole system collapses! Lori also emphasizes the importance of finding a syste…
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If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a conversation in today’s podcast episode with April Dávila, an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach who specializes in teaching writers to int…
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The Fragrance of Jesus Scott Wright Scott Wright is back today and last time he was on, we had a great discussion about the “Anointing of Jesus” – what was involved and the symbology, etc. There were a lot of interesting things brought out during that discussion… if you missed it, go back to the archives and dig it out. Amen. Today, and we are goin…
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On episode #231 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling. Kelsey is a digital disruptor and the visionary author behind the book "Squarespace: From Signup to Launch." She co-founded the innovative agency Week of the Website and has built over 800 Squarespace sites, helping entrepre…
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To My Spouse I Write Lloyd Portman I’ve known our guest today for quite some time. He and I joke that we are “twins.” We were born on the same day, only in different time zones and opposite ends of the earth! Amen! Lloyd Portman is a Christian entrepreneur for “down under” in New Zealand. He is the founder of a magnificent website and coaching prog…
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Grab Megan's free 5 Days to Shine: https://www.megan-kuiper.com/5-days-to-shine Learn more about Build a Blissful Business in this FREE Masterclass: https://www.kandccreative.com/masterclass-eg Welcome back! This week I sat down with Megan Kuiper, a seasoned transformative culture consultant who made the leap from corporate to full-time entrepreneu…
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If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with contracts and other business issues, this is the podcast for you! Maggie Marr the founder of Maggie Marr Legal PC and a USA Today Best Selling author of over 20 books. A former ICM motion picture literary and subsidiary rights (books to film/tv) agent, Maggie is the co-founder and legal advisor to the not-fo…
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Welcome to the blitz poem! In this episode, Marilyn invites listeners to sit down, grab a bevy, and get to writing their first blitz. The blitz is a 50-line poem form with specific rules for a surprise outcome. Marilyn shares her personal struggle with dedicating time to creative writing and invites listeners to join her in exploring the blitz as a…
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Mind Kinetics Coaching Session Betska K. Burr Pt 2 This is part 2 of a great conversation with Betska K. Burr. Our guest today is Betska K. Burr, from CoachingandLeadership.com. Betska is business coach and expert in Mind Kinetics. She is also a contributing author to a book titled, “Unleashing Potential: Strategies for Life Mastery.” Her chapter i…
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Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which details you can include in your character’s backstory, and what you do include will influence everything that happens in your story—from the plot events …
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Mind Kinetics Coaching Session Betska K. Burr Pt 1 Our guest today is Betska K. Burr, from CoachingandLeadership.com. Betska is business coach and expert in Mind Kinetics. She is also a contributing author to a book titled, “Unleashing Potential: Strategies for Life Mastery.” Her chapter in this book is titled, “Mind-Kenetics for Permanent Positive…
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On episode #230 of The Author Factor Podcast I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author, Drew Hannush. Drew is a whiskey historian, whiskey podcast host, and an Amazon bestselling author of three engaging books on whiskey. With a background in web design, Drew transitioned into whiskey writing and podcasting, turning his passion for tra…
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Sparky the Broken Mirror Joe Schimmel Since 1987 Pastor Joe Schimmel has been equipping Christians with the truth of God’s word. His testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ in his own life can be seen in his powerful exposé, They Sold Their Souls for Rock n Roll. This presentation has been heard during live presentations at churches aro…
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Register for the free Access the Experts Training: https://www.kandccreative.com/access-the-experts-amelia-forczak-opt-in-page 10 Simple Steps to Start Writing Your Book https://pithywordsmithery.com/10-simple-steps-to-start-writing-your-book/ Are you ready to turn your passion for writing into a published book? Join us for an insightful conversati…
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Healing as a Survivor of Sexual Assault May Alirad pt 2 As an immigrant from Laos with her family, May Alirad was hoping to live the American dream… but, at age 7 she experienced her “first” sexual assault. I say “first” intentionally. Because it continued by several people, on and off, until she was 32 years of age. After 30 years of unintentional…
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anding, Marketing Books and Going All In with Small Town Romance USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She is a powerhouse of publishing, starting in 2013 with historical romance to today where she focuses on small town contemporary romance. In this incredible conversation, Melanie details …
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Healing as a Survivor of Sexual Assault May Alirad pt 1 As an immigrant from Laos with her family, May Alirad was hoping to live the American dream… but, at age 7 she experienced her “first” sexual assault. I say “first” intentionally. Because it continued by several people, on and off, until she was 32 years of age. After 30 years of unintentional…
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Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest today proves it’s true. Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels that transport readers to fun and quirky small towns where friends feel lik…
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Sensory Friends Christine Goulbourne Often, special needs families are unable to attend church services or participate in faith-based and community events due to challenging barriers like, access (ramps and space to accommodate their equipment, etc.), sensitivity and acceptance of intellectual differences and appearances, accommodations needed and …
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Victorious Spiritual Warfare So Simple Grandma Can Do It – Maureen Broderson pt 2 How many grandmothers out there are interceding for their children and grandchildren? Let’s not just leave it grandma’s – how many grandfathers are out there interceding, too? Praise God! I’m a grandpa to 7 grandkids – and I pray for them every single day, often multi…
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On episode #229 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author, William "Will" Yeske. Will is a US Army combat veteran who served until 2018, despite being medically retired in 2015. He recently published his first nonfiction book, "Damn the Valley," inspired by his experiences in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airb…
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