Best KimBoo York Podcasts (2024)

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By the Seat of Your Pants, The Secrets of Discovery Writing with KimBoo York 55:30

16d ago55:30

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Your writing process is unique to you and should remain that way. As we navigate the throng of advice for writing and the 'best way to do it', more often then not you'll find plotting and organization helps. What about discovery writing? Join me and KimBoo as we discuss the skill and strategy around discovery writing, the pros, the cons, the goods …

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Making Difficult Changes with L.G. Nixon 55:35

2h ago55:35

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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our calf and disbudding experience, dealing with copious amount of manure and composting it as best as possible, as well as shifting chickens around. I talk about how Dragon Blooded is now available direct from my direct sale website at www.dankennerbooks.com and how flexible indie pub…

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Moving from KU to Direct Sales with Luke Mitchell 54:33

28m ago54:33

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Episode 237/Guest: Luke Mitchel, science fiction and fantasy author Topics: Luke’s transition from KU to wide and direct sales Self-editing and revisions and accepting your writing style Writing short stories to refresh the creative process Moving away from social media and focusing on email marketing and direct sales 💙 Become a supporter of the po…

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Leaving Traditional Publishing for Independent Publishing with Andrew Johnston 49:57

1d ago49:57

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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our various chicken operations, such as moving them to and from pastures. I discuss the various ways we use our six gallons of milk a day. In author updates, I discuss my upcoming book, Dragon Blooded, and my decision around publishing to my direct store early before it's available on …

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Jessica Firpi on Writing Compelling Save the Cat Moments 1:13:04

7d ago1:13:04

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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine. If you've ever wondered how to make your charact…

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Ep164: Welcome to Season 5! 28:45

9d ago28:45

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Main Topic: Welcome to Season 5 PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announ…

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Winning Social Media Through Escapism with N.D. Testa 54:39

14d ago54:39

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Connecting with your readers, wherever they are around the world, is essential to not only make a living as an author, but build a community and an audience to sustain it for the future. With increasing costs of living and the challenging economy, many turn to social media, which is, aside from time, free marketing. But what if you don't know what …

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Penn Cole on Writing to Market and Prepping for Publication 45:10

9d ago45:10

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Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent. Topics: Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing …

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Tik Tok Success and Being a Digital Nomad with Liz Shipton 1:03:25

16d ago1:03:25

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Episode 234 / Liz Shipton is a freelance writer, hybrid author, and full-time, off-grid, liveaboard sailor. She shares how changing her lifestyle to become a digital nomad created more time for writing and how she uses Tik Tok to market her books. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the…

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Catharsis In Writing and Disability Representation with Kelly Allegretti 48:44

30d ago48:44

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When life hits you hard, sometimes the only thing you need is to sit in front of an empty page and write your heart out. Though it may not mend broken hearts, it can aid you in processing challenges, but also help you craft beautiful stories along the way. Join me and Kelly as we talk about her experience with writing through tragedy and how disibi…

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Writing Hacks with Author and Developmental Editor Barbara Emodi 43:03

23d ago43:03

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Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast and get access to the backlist of exclusive suppo…

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Writing as a Life Saving Practice with Abdul-Azeez Ayodele Azeez 55:19

1M ago55:19

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Writing (and any creative outlet) can be such a cathartic experience, helping authors with their mental health and to keep a positive life. Join me and Abdul as we talk about his health and mental health challenges and how writing helped him flip his life around. SHOW NOTES: See my conversation on The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse: https://you…

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Jessie Kwak on Finding Joy in Your Writing Process and Cross-Genre Marketing Tips 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Episode 232 / Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. Topics: Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to…

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Ep163: How Writing Heals with Guest Becky Ellis 1:13:43

1M ago1:13:43

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Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) I've got four spaces left. I have decided that because of the Costa Rica move next year, I will NOT be having a retreat in 2025. So, if you've been on the fence, NOW is the time to make the decision to purchase a ticke…

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Scale Your Author Business with Jennifer Carr 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Scaling a business is a challenge that all companies go through, so authoring is no exception. Whether you are casual or not, at some point, we have more readers to reach and more books to write. How can you go about scaling that? Join me and Jennifer Carr as we discuss technologies and strategies she's used to scale her author business. SHOW NOTES…

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Publishing Options with Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press 50:58

1M ago50:58

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Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episo…

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🔒 Supporter Episode: Enemies to Lovers Trope 🔪→♥️ 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels! From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance. Why readers love this trope The need to maintain the core c…

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Getting in the Writing Flow with Sebastian 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Many of us have wished we could write the book that we've wanted to for most of our lives, but what does it take to actually get there? Join me and Sebastian as we talk about how he set out to write the books in his heart, how he gets into the flow, and where he gets inspiration for the books he writes. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Sebastian and…

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Finding your Community and Navigating Dyslexia with A.B. Herron 44:36

1M ago44:36

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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia. 💙 🎙 Become …

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Ep162: Announcement Only Episode 11:06

2M ago11:06

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Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) I've got four spaces left. Burnout Recovery Series on Patreon, and part of my recovery is the addition of The Artist's Way. I'll be hosting a creative cluster via Zoom, starting Aug 8, Thursday, 10am-noon Pacific. It's…

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🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to t…

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Finding Joy in Writing (Ep. 53) 13:38

2M ago13:38

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Hey ho! Hear me ramble about my super-goth look! Special limited edition! ;) This is a short episode where I talk about how important it is to find joy in your writing practice, and what you can do if you feel like everything is drudge work! -------------------------- For more about me and my work, visit my site hub, https://houseofyork.info…

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🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the p…

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Connecting with Your Audience's Desires with Mr. Pixel Ate Books 54:06

2M ago54:06

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As authors, finding your set of readers, whoever they may be, is such an important part of finding success. But that isn't the only part! Understanding their desires and knowing how to set and keep up with their expectations is key to building a business and doing well. Join Mr. Pixel Ate and myself as we dive into his strategies for communicating …

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Self Discovery Through Writing and the Enneagram with Dani Abernathy 55:42

2M ago55:42

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Writing has a tendency to bring out the best and the worst in us as we discovery the way our mind works, our history and life experiences, as well as other hidden thoughts and feelings. Join Dani and me as we discuss how self-discovery through writing, and the Enneagram, can work to enhance your experience and your character development in many way…

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🌦️Writing with ADHD and Surviving Life’s Storms with Liz Long 47:54

2M ago47:54

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Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exc…

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Ep161: Writing (in Multiple Genres) During the Stolen Moments 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat …

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Growing Personally and Professionally with Irene Hill 54:19

3M ago54:19

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Whether you are new to writing, or you've been doing it for years, you owe it to yourself and your craft to continue growing and developing both personally and professionally. Humans thrive on progress, and we tend to feel when we miss the mark in this area. Join Irene Hill, Small-Town Crime Thriller Author, and me as we discuss this essential piec…

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📶 Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the pod…

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Ep160: Using Imagery in Your Writing 59:23

3M ago59:23

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Listener comment: suggestion to timestamp if the video is about a specific thing (Main Topic starts at 24:58) Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Reading stories now. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) Three Story Method: W…

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A Journey Into Traditional Publishing with Kay Ross 53:55

3M ago53:55

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So you've decided to query agents and publishers directly, but you wish you had some insight from someone who's been through the process. Wait no longer! Join Kay and me as we talk through her decision to go down the traditional publishing route, things she's learned, and how she's navigated working directly with two publishing companies directly. …

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✨ Magan Vernon on Navigating Self-Doubt, Criticism, and Creative Renewal 41:58

3M ago41:58

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Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Do…

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Down the Rabbit Hole - Worldbuilding Mindset (Ep. 52) 22:35

3M ago22:35

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In this episode, I discuss balancing world-building details with reader imagination in fiction writing, sharing insights from social media posts I've seen on different approaches to world-building and the importance of leaving holes in the narrative. Using my own experiences to illustrate how details can enhance or hinder creativity, I explore tech…

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The Balance of Life, Interests, and Writing with Tommy-Lee Sexton 52:55

3M ago52:55

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Writing doesn't have to 'get in the way' of your normal life. The same is true in the other direction. Every experience, hobby, and interest can work in tandem with the others to create a rich experience for you and those around you. Join Tommy-Lee and me as we talk about how his love for martial arts, reading, writing, and many other things work t…

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📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps 50:12

3M ago50:12

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming …

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The Only Path to Mastery (Ep. 51) 14:24

3M ago14:24

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What is the true source of writing mastery? As the old joke goes: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!" In this episode I talk about what having a large goal like "writing 1 million words" can do for you, and why it is important! --------------------- My website: https://houseofyork.info 1 Million Words Club information: …

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Ep159: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York 1:01:26

3M ago1:01:26

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Main Topic: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. An…

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Bringing the Real World Into Your Writing with James Aylott 55:20

3M ago55:20

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The things we experience in our lives, however raw or real, can sometimes fit just perfectly in a story. You know that person you talked to at the checkstand with all the cool interests? Or that hairdresser that may have been more sour than they should have been? Fuel for stories. Join James and me as we talk about his inspiration and how he brings…

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🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter 56:05

3M ago56:05

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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We al…

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Ep158: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block 40:23

3M ago40:23

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Main Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. …

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🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your Writing 21:15

3M ago21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing so…

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Paving the Way for Your Authoring with Herman Steuernagal 50:57

4M ago50:57

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Everyone's authoring journey begins differently, and for some of us, pivots in business and writing strategy are prone to happen in the changing market and our shifting lives. This can sometimes be necessary to make forward progress in your own objectives. Join Herman and me as we discuss his strategies and experience for paving the way for his aut…

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🧚‍♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick 59:51

3M ago59:51

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Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade b…

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🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community 43:26

4M ago43:26

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Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give yo…

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Writing A Life History in Truth with Dr. Larry James Ford 55:15

4M ago55:15

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Writing in truth can look like and mean a lot of different things for each author, but we all know that a piece of us comes off in everything that we write, whether we like that or nor. For Dr. Larry James Ford, his memoir is full of history and truth as he describes his method and decisions around writing his memoir about living through the de-seg…

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Ep157: How to Reuse Content in Your Business 36:52

4M ago36:52

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PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress…

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Never Giving Up on a Story with Chris Kenner 51:24

4M ago51:24

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When you have a story stewing inside for years and years, it can often feel discouraging to push forward. But there is a reason it won't leave your mind alone. It needs to be told to the world! Join Chris and me as we discuss his writing journey over nearly 20 years and how he's never giving up on his story. SHOW NOTES: Find out more chris and his …

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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing 47:34

4M ago47:34

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Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a …

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Ep156: Writing Cross-Genre with Dyslexia, featuring guest A.B. Herron 53:11

4M ago53:11

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Main Topic: Author A.B. Herron on writing cross-genre with dyslexia Amanda is passionate about discussing the realities of being an indie author while being dyslexic, straddling the fantasy and romance genres, the importance of highlighting sex positivity in our society, and the impact her background in anatomy and zoology has on her magic systems …

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Seizing Opportunities in Your Life with Jim Perry 52:24

4M ago52:24

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Life has a way of throwing unfortunate curveballs in your direction, but those curveballs don't need to prevent you from seizing opportunities to grow and thrive in your life, or your authoring. Join Jim and me as we discuss his somewhat unexpected foray into writing and how he has, and will continue to live positively. SHOW NOTES: Find out more ab…

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