Best Leah Rafferty Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Your Perfect Book 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

Our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You, is entrepreneur and author, Mike Ulmer. We discuss how Mike has developed a blueprint to help authors construct stories with strong conclusions. Book a call with Mike at: MikeUlmer.me Call 475-4PODCAST (475-476-3227) to leave a voicemail for Leah and Matt…

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Your Book Is Complete, Now What? 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

25:10

On this episode of The Author Inside You we talk to music publisher and film producer Doug Stebleton about his debut novel It's a Wonderful Time. Unlike most authors, Doug wrote a film that he later turned into a book. We discuss his writing process, plus Doug shares some great behind-the-scenes stories about life in Hollywood. KarsAndStars.com Hol…

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Author to Entrepreneur 26:17

2y ago26:17

26:17

We are joined by author and publisher Miriam Laundry on this episode of The Author Inside You. Miriam discusses how she became an entrepreneur as a result of writing a children's book. Also, she shares her story of how she co-authored a book with Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series.…

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TikTok For Authors - Valerie Thompkins 18:57

2y ago18:57

18:57

On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we learn from Valerie Thompkins about how she uses TikTok to grow her audience. Plus, she shares some great advice on finding your audience and increasing the size of your global community. Valerie generously offers to help anyone who needs advice in regards to publishing, all you need to do is reach…

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Searching For a Publisher & a Publicist 28:52

2+ y ago28:52

28:52

Author, Shawn Singleton, joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, where we converse about the key traits of a publicist. Additionally, we discuss how Shawn found the ideal publisher for his first book.By Matt Rafferty, Leah Rafferty, Shawn Singleton II

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Who Is Your Audience and Who Should You Trust? 39:29

2+ y ago39:29

39:29

Whether you are writing a query letter or a best-selling novel, our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You stresses that it is vital for you to know your audience. Author Nicola Kraus, writer of the immensely popular Nanny Diaries, shares with us helpful tips for writing query letters. Plus she shares some great behind-the-scenes of the mak…

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Fun Times At Barnes and Noble 33:35

2+ y ago33:35

33:35

Author Silvia Davis wrote a humorous memoir about her life growing up in a large family. As part of the promotional campaign for her book, Silvia contacted her local Barnes and Noble and was given the opportunity for an in-store book signing. With the help of Facebook Live and her outgoing personality, Silvia was able to sell out the Barnes and Nob…

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Giving The Publisher Your Best Shot! 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

Before you submit your manuscript or a sample of your writing to a publisher, it is essential that you do your homework. On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we discuss the publishing business with Reagan Rothe, the creator and owner of Black Rose Writing, an independent book publisher based in Texas. Reagan shares some great tips on wh…

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Character Development Tips 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we discuss character development with published author Mary Ellen Bramwell. We touch on character growth, consistency, and sequels with returning characters. Mary Ellen also shares a funny story about nearly being rejected by her publisher. MaryEllenBramwell.com BlackRoseWriting.com e-audioproduction…

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Teaming Up To Get Published 27:48

3y ago27:48

27:48

When business slowed down during the pandemic, David Meyer stepped it up by writing a book. In order to share the stories of his clients he utilized his knowledge, and that of his team, to teach readers how to protect their retirement savings. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we hear how teamwork was used to write and publish David'…

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Second Look 27:54

3y ago27:54

27:54

Does your manuscript need a second look? Jyotsna Sreenivasan has written several published books and reminds us on this episode of The Author Inside You, that it’s important to have a support group. Friends, other authors, or a writer’s group who can give you honest feedback on your manuscript are vital before submitting your book to a literary age…

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Landing In A Bookstore 18:51

3y ago18:51

18:51

Have you ever wondered about the best way to get your book onto the shelves of a bookstore? On this episode of The Author Inside You we interview Kate Schlademan, the owner of the Learned Owl bookstore, an independent business located in our hometown. If your goal is to have your book in a bookstore, then this episode is for you! We discuss the bes…

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4 Ways To Find A Book Agent 27:53

3y ago27:53

27:53

It's not uncommon for writers to dream about having their own agent help sell their manuscript to a big publishing house. What is the best way to find an agent for your book? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview literary agent Lucinda Halpern who shares great advice on how to find a book agent and what you can expect them …

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Connecting With Writer's Groups - A Great Way To Network 25:38

3+ y ago25:38

25:38

Are you looking for support and encouragement with your writing? Tonya Todd is our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You and she highly recommends you join a writer's group. You can make new friends, find beta readers, receive critiques, and who knows, maybe even find an editor or publisher! https://www.mstonyatodd.com/the_author/ https://…

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Writing and Sketching a Graphic Novel 27:15

3+ y ago27:15

27:15

Every once in a while, you find a book that touches a chord in your heart, one that you want to share with everyone you know. Well, that is exactly what happened with Leah and the book, Black Heroes of the Wild West. On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview James Otis Smith, the author and artist behind this spectacular graphi…

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Never Too Young 24:15

3+ y ago24:15

24:15

You are never too young to start teaching! Stephanie Wang, a high school student from Texas, recently wrote and illustrated a book designed to educate younger readers on the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, listen to her inspiring interview and learn how she is creating a curriculum based on her book. Stephanie's…

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Novel Writing Tools 30:55

3+ y ago30:55

30:55

Generally, we think of tools being used to aid in manual labor, but tools can also be very effective while writing a book. On this episode of The Author Inside You, we are joined by author Aran Jane who shares with us how he utilizes many different types of tools in his writing process. Plus, he tells us how enlisting in the military at the age of …

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Listen To Your Audience 23:10

3+ y ago23:10

23:10

Famous podcaster - and now author - Dave Jackson joins us for this episode of The Author Inside You. Dave shares great advice on how members of your audience can help you pen your book, that you can in turn market to all of your followers. If you already have a tribe, then this interview is for you. SchoolOfPodcasting.com…

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Writing A Book At Work 25:44

4y ago25:44

25:44

Author Charles Cassady is fortunate to have a job that has a significant amount of downtime during his shift. Having been a writer for many years, Charles put this spare time to good use and wrote a book while on the clock. That's not all, while at work he taught himself video editing skills and made promotional videos for his books. In this episod…

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Improving Your Writing With Google Maps 38:01

4y ago38:01

38:01

Our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast was fortunate enough to be able to take an entire year off of work to concentrate on his writing. Jeffrey K. Walker joins us to share how he used Google Maps, Scrivener, beta readers, and a copy editor to ensure his novels were top notch. We also discuss BookBub, self-publishing, book cover…

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Working With A Professional Publisher 27:22

4y ago27:22

27:22

Rick Terrien began his working career as a kid selling newspapers at a stoplight. Years later his entrepreneurial spirit grew into a weekly blog that eventually became his first book. Ageless Startup: Start a Business At any Age, quickly became a reality thanks to Rick's perseverance and a large publishing company. Listen to this episode of The Aut…

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Illustrations, Fonts, and Low-Cost Printing 30:37

4y ago30:37

30:37

Author Melissa Lyons joins us for this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. She shares with us her divine download experience which led to ultimately selling thousands of copies of her book. If you are looking for an economical way to print your book, this episode is for you! melissa@melissa-lyons.com Melissa-Lyons.com alibaba.com Contact prin…

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Support For Black Podcasters 0:32

4y ago0:32

0:32

In these troubling times, we thought it would be helpful to encourage our audience to support black podcasters. Thank you. Minorities In Publishing The Brandon ShowBy Leah Rafferty, Matt Rafferty

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Creating YouTube Videos To Grow Your Audience 24:21

4y ago24:21

24:21

On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we are joined by author Michael Deeze who reminds us that we all have to believe in ourselves to get over our inferiority complex. Michael also explains how he is using YouTube to strengthen his audience, plus he shares a few tips for working with copy editors. MichaelDeezeBooks.com Facebook.com/Mich…

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Memoir Writing Tips - Everyone Has A Story To Tell 24:21

4y ago24:21

24:21

Author Kevin Hofmann joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast to offer suggestions on how to write a memoir. He shares his fascinating interracial adoption story along with how he wrote, finished, and published his book in six months! Kevin is a great guest, and if you ever considered writing a memoir, then this episode is for you!…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Leah Rafferty Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Author Inside You

Matt & Leah Rafferty

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Creating Your Perfect Book 35:14

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Your Book Is Complete, Now What? 25:10

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Author to Entrepreneur 26:17

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TikTok For Authors - Valerie Thompkins 18:57

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Searching For a Publisher & a Publicist 28:52

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Who Is Your Audience and Who Should You Trust? 39:29

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Fun Times At Barnes and Noble 33:35

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Giving The Publisher Your Best Shot! 32:52

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Character Development Tips 26:48

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Teaming Up To Get Published 27:48

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Second Look 27:54

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Landing In A Bookstore 18:51

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4 Ways To Find A Book Agent 27:53

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Connecting With Writer's Groups - A Great Way To Network 25:38

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Writing and Sketching a Graphic Novel 27:15

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Never Too Young 24:15

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Novel Writing Tools 30:55

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Listen To Your Audience 23:10

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Writing A Book At Work 25:44

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Improving Your Writing With Google Maps 38:01

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Working With A Professional Publisher 27:22

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Illustrations, Fonts, and Low-Cost Printing 30:37

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Support For Black Podcasters 0:32

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Creating YouTube Videos To Grow Your Audience 24:21

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Memoir Writing Tips - Everyone Has A Story To Tell 24:21

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