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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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Interviews with fiction writers, teachers, and members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction.
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Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Join writer and storyteller Damien Walter on an exploration of the world as seen through a science fiction lens.
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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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Discussing all things spooky, creepy and weird. If you have a story you’d like me to read, please submit it to hauntedamericaradio@gmail.com. If you’re a good speaker, record yourself reading your story and I may include it in a future episode. If you’re a fiction writer, send in your short story for review as well.
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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dark Natter is the podcast where your favourite works of horror and other dark fiction are sliced, diced and dissected for forensic analysis! Enter the Hall Of Pain, where creepy custodians Jon Richter (dark fiction writer and video game developer) and Liam Martin (dark fiction connoisseur and professional video game writer) will guide you through a fun and usually downright daft examination of your favourite sinister creations.
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Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
David Naimon, Tin House Books
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HorrorAddicts.net is a podcast for horror addicts by horror addicts. We strive to provide the best horror news, reviews, music, and fiction.
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A pod for those who love the latest in fiction, non fiction and poetry. Field is a platform for new and exciting work from across the UK and beyond. If you like what you hear find out more about Field at www.fieldzine.com. You can subscribe and support Field's work via patreon at www.patreon.com/fieldzine for just £3 per month.
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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.
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From drafts to dollars: learn the secrets to writing, editing, publishing, and marketing to turn your fiction writing into a profitable business. Are you a fiction writer? Does having to write, edit, do cover design, keep up on market trends, research, get reviews, etc leave you feeling overwhelmed? Is marketing your book so confusing that you feel like you’re just throwing money into a shredder to make confetti? Are you a great writer but struggle with grammar, long and winding sentences, c ...
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Welcome to alAndar w/ Marcos & Jim, a podcast where two friends, united in their love of art, share and discuss their work, their struggles, and their thoughts on all things creative. Marcos de Jesús “de la Guagua” is a singer, rapper, and song-writer. James Noguera, aka "Jim Nog," is a fiction writer, poet, and university instructor. Let's make the way - al andar!
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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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John Wayne Comunale is a bizarro fiction writer and band leader of johnwayneisdead. Join him as he recounts his insane but real life adventures
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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers each make a story with a limited wordcount in a limited time. Each writer has just an audio prompt and five minutes to make a first draft. Then a fellow writer will give them the edits and suggestions they need to reach those final one hundred words. Created by Tom McNally for Red Button Audio
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Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.
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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 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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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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"Read Me A Nightmare" brings strange short stories to life. A fan of Twilight Zone? Tales from the Crypt? Mixing genres, these tales come from the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comedy. A writer yourself? Stay tuned after the readings for interviews with editors, publishers, voice actors and other interesting folks in the industry. Visit www.fawns.ca to learn more. Please --if you enjoy the episode, leave a review! angeliquemfawns.substack.com
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A podcast about writing, for new and aspiring writers. Hosted by Anthony Falcone and Andrew Wheeler.
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Unique West of Ireland style jokes and Sci-Fi by writer & comedian Brian Sexton
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Brandon Budda and Glenn McDorman travel through the works of the great speculative-fiction writer Gene Wolfe one story at a time.
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Why don't writers who fictionalize history just write fiction? Why did Shakespeare call his character Richard III or King John? Why not call him Reginald I or Murray II? If a fiction writer does choose to use a real person's name, does the writer have any obligation to make the fictional character resemble the real one?
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An improvised free-form audio fiction. Every Wednesday — Editing Manager Spencer Soares and Managing Editor Liz Syrnick take listener character submissions and do their darndest to force ‘em into a fan fiction.
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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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History is most compelling when it twists and turns like an Agatha Christie novel. A writer of historical fiction dives down rabbit holes of history in search of plot twisted stories and tells them to you in service of the surprise.
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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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Cory Doctorow's Literary Works
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Hey fiction writer! Want your readers to stay up until 2am, so engrossed in your story they just can’t put it down? Want to build a successful, fulfilling, and sustainable writing life that works for YOU? Story Magic is the place for you. Every week, professional book coaches and editors Emily and Rachel from Golden May dive into writing craft, community, and mindset tips, tricks, and advice so you can write and publish books you’re damn proud of, again and again. We cover craft topics like ...
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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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Thinking about writing, talking about writing, and getting writing out of my system. I'm Joseph Hunter: fiction writer, Creative Writing PhD candidate, and teacher. This podcast sees me reflect on the writing process, why we write, and how we can write better.
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Bryan Washington Reads “Last Coffeehouse on Travis”
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Bryan Washington reads his story “Last Coffeehouse on Travis,” from the September 16, 2024, issue of the magazine. A winner of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, the International Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Lambda Literary Award, Washington is the author of one story collection and two novels, “Memorial,” which came out in 2020, a…
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Today’s episode is an archival recording of poet Frank Bidart from the 2008 Tin House Writers Workshop. It begins with an introduction by the poet Brenda Shaughnessy, followed by an extended poetry reading by Frank Bidart. After the reading is a not-to-be-missed substantive and remarkable craft interview of Frank by Brenda. They look at how he appr…
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Choosing to Self-Publish "Anyone But Her" - With Cynthia Swanson
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Cynthia Swanson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the psychological suspense novels The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her. Cynthia is also the editor of the Colorado Book Award winning anthology Denver Noir. She lives with her family in Denver. Find Cynthia online at www.cynthiaswansonauthor.com and follow her…
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#115: Rachel Blackmore & Literary Agent Juliet Pickering — Getting Published, Historical Fiction, Making Your Pitch Stand Out & Inside a Literary Agent’s World
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For decades, Rachel Blackmore dreamed of becoming an author. In 2020, she joined Writers’ Hour and began her first novel. Now, her debut, COSTANZA, is being published by Dialogue Books (Hachette) and is hailed as an addictive tale of desire and betrayal. In this special interview, we're joined by Rachel and her literary agent, Juliet Pickering. We …
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Stories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Mark Crail
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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Mark Crail, a debut author in his seventies who began writing during the pandemic. His first book, Tales Out of School, draws from his experiences working in Amish country. Mark has since published three more books in the series, and a novel inspired by his mother-in-law's life. During t…
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#155. 10 Things That Will NOT Make You A Better Writer
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As someone who’s worked with hundreds of authors, I see people making the same mistakes over and over and over again. Mistakes that are easily avoidable once you know they’re mistakes. In this episode, I’m sharing some of these mistakes. Specifically, the 10 things that will NOT make you a better writer—and oh boy is it a juicy episode! In it, you’…
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Mastering the Craft of Writing with Author and Story Grid C.E.O. Tim Grahl
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In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I chat with author and Story Grid CEO Tim Grahl. We discuss Tim's challenging yet rewarding journey from struggling writer to accomplished author, highlighting the importance of mastering scene writing and the rigorous learning process that led to his new novel, "The Shithead," dubbed as Faust meets F…
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20. Re: Birth - How Jim Would Like to Die
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In Re: Birth twenty-one poems trace the arc of two decades of life, from the youthful uncertainty of twenty to the midlife introspection of forty. This collection dives into the depths ofthe human condition, capturing moments of identity, struggle, despair, hope, growth, and decay. Each poem was originally written on the author's birthday and marks…
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Meanwhile, in Outer Space ...yet another one min joke story to camera to keep things rolling, Nancy G will be back soon.
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 20
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A one min spoof with Jay Starliper & Brian Sexton (#20 of 99)
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 19
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A one min spoof with Jay Starliper & Brian Sexton (#19 of 99)
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 18
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 17
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A one min spoof with Jay Starliper & Brian Sexton (#17 of 99)
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 16
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 15
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 14
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 13
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 12
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 11
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 10
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 9
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Low Budget Irish Joe Rogan Podcast, Episode 8
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45 The Shadow Men & Interview with Mark Leslie
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What are those dark shadows in the trees? You may never camp again…PLUS - Building a career with short stories.This episode features a short horror story by Mark Leslie called The Shadow Men, read by himself. Would you love a print version of this tale and other creepy offerings? Mark Leslie is in the last days of a Kickstarter for his updated and …
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Malcolm Knox's The First Friend: a black comedy set in Stalin's Soviet Union
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A peripatetic hotel, a paddle steamer of dreams and a dastardly law firm, in Jock Serong’s Cherrywood; one of the 20th century’s top 10 all-star ‘leading’ murderers, and what it might mean to be close to him, in Malcolm Knox’s The First Friend; and spies, caves, lies and Neanderthals in Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake. BOOKS Malcolm Knox, The First …
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Brian Sexton's One Min SF ...on the spot fine
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Meanwhile, in Outer Space ...another one min joke story to camera to keep things rolling, Nancy G will be back soon.
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When Fiction Becomes a Microaggression (with Evelyn Douek)
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When someone disrespects you in a subtle way, with plausible deniability, it can do just as much damage as overt bigotry. So we're talking about microaggressions — what they are, and how science fiction explores them but also perpetuates them. And later in the episode, we talk to Stanford professor Evelyn Douek about what's next for content moderat…
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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about beta reading! What you’ll learn from this episode: What is beta reading? When is the right time to search for beta reading? What kind of questions to ask What to do once you get feedback returned Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic …
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HorrorAddicts.net Season 19 #HorrorCon * Episode# 240 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 240 | Angels Vs. Demons | For All the Emptiness GUESTS: Loren Rhoads, J.Malcolm Stewart, MD Maurice http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts.240.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at:…
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Allan Kaster, the editor of "The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories," traces the connections between science fiction and real-world science. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support
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Episode 318 - Crossing Borders Into the Canadian FRINGE w/ Dana Marie King
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This week, I’m joined in studio by my excellent friend artist/tattooer/performer, Dana Marie King. She’s on the road and stops off in Vegas to talk about her performance at Fringe Festival in Winnipeg, Canada, crossing the border, and losing your passport. For more with Dana, sign up for my Patreon for an entire episode dedicated just to her. johnw…
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Ep 49: The Role of Identity in Writing: Arden Coots on the Power of Queer Voices
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The Role of Identity in Writing: Arden Coots on the Power of Queer Voices Join us for a riveting episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, where we sit down with the dynamic Arden Coots. Arden, a trans non-binary author, delves into the intersection of personal identity and creativity, discussing the nuanced journey of self-discovery through writing. 🌟…
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91: The Try-Fail Cycle Is Actually A Good Thing
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The Highlights: The Novelty of Finishing Things On Time Social Media Calendar Software Characters Failing Makes them More Interesting Try-Fail Cycles The Inevitable Unlikeable Heroine Trap Continuing to Beat This Cart Before the Horse Elijah Was Never A Bad Boy Order Kate Prior's new-release, Mated to My Ex! (Divorced fated mates, werewolves, knott…
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#157. 10 Surprising Lessons From My First Book Launch
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Earlier this year, I published my first book, The Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and I learned soooo much about book marketing. Tune into this episode to hear the ten surprising lessons I learned from my first book launch, including things like: [03:10] What I learned about asking for Amazon reviews—an…
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Reprise Episode: 5 Reasons You Have Writer's Block and How To Break Through
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We all hit a block at some point in the writing process, even the best of us. Accomplished writers know how to navigate that impasse, to notice when and why they're getting blocked so they can quickly move through it. But so many writers get stuck there and can't move forward. In this reprise episode from the 2022 vault, I'll give you a pep talk. W…
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Bended Loyalty is up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyalty Get Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel Like Substack? Find me at Lessons In Story. https://lessonsinstory.substack.com Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get e…
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A one min Irish SF joke story to camera in the rain -more Nancy G next week to anyone following, had to take a break for a few weeks but the adventures will be blasting off again for the Autumn/ Winter
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Sigrid Nunez reads her story “Greensleeves,” from the September 9, 2024, issue of the magazine. Nunez is the author of a memoir and nine novels, including “The Friend,” which won the National Book Award in 2018, and “The Vulnerables,” which was published last year.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
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Navigating the Publishing World: Insights from Agent and Author Ann Rose
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Send us a text In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth and Lisa welcome literary agent and author Ann Rose to discuss the state of the publishing industry, what makes a debut novel stand out, and how to balance writing for the heart and the market. Guest Bio: Ann Rose is a literary agent at Tobias Literary Agency and an author of young adult…
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Todays’ guest is Grand Master of science fiction and fantasy Nalo Hopkinson. Together we center her first novel in over a decade, the remarkable Blackheart Man, and look at what it means to not only write an alternate Caribbean history, but within that history conjure an entirely new culture, one with its own language, sexual norms, family and gend…
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