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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Tally Ink.
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So You Want to be a Writer

Australian Writers' Centre

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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed

The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed

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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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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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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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The Failing Writers Podcast

The Failing Writers Podcast

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Join three success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple 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’ ...
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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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WriterCon

William Bernhardt

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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Releasing your inner dragon

Marie Mullany & Maxwell Alexander Drake

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Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her exper ...
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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

Ray Evans| Proofreader, Copyeditor, Writing Coach

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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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Book 101 Review is a concise and informative guide that offers an overview of the art of book reviewing. This comprehensive episodes covers the key aspects of writing insightful and engaging book reviews, including analyzing plot, characters, writing style, and themes. It provides valuable tips on structuring review, offering constructive criticism, and expressing your personal opinions in a balanced manner.
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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Hosted by Jonathan Moeller (author of the FROSTBORN and SEVENFOLD SWORD fantasy series and the SILENT ORDER scifi series), the Pulp Writer Show discusses how to write, format, publish, and sell your novel. Sometimes there are jokes.
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Your Next Draft is the fiction writer's guide to developmental editing. What do you do after your first draft? How do you flesh out flat characters, fill in plot holes, and hook your readers from the first page to the last? What does editing a novel even mean? Developmental editor and book coach Alice Sudlow answers all these questions and more. Each week, she shares the editing strategies she's using with her one-on-one clients so you can put them to use in your own novel. Tune in for tips, ...
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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 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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Drive Write

Andy Rogers

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Welcome to Drive Write the podcast about one storyteller's journey to become a published author. Andy Rogers can be found online at arogers907.wordpress.com and @arogers907 on twitter.
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***The Podcast is currently on hiatus!*** Rebrand and relaunch coming soon... ish. Hi! I’m Claire L. Fishback, book coach and story strategist, project manager, over user of exclamation points, dog lover, and your future writerly BFF. Join me every month for an assortment of wonderful writing life things! From developing your story spark into a novel-worthy idea, cultivating a regular writing habit, writer’s mindset hacks, tips and tricks to get started and finish your book, and more! Writin ...
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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.
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Book Career Network Podcast offers a daily exploration into the world of fiction writing, bringing together a diverse group of experts dedicated to helping authors succeed. Each show within the network is tailored to address different facets of the writing and publishing process, ensuring that no matter where you are in your author journey, there’s something valuable for you. Mondays feature ”Becoming A Household Name” with Jody Sperling, where listeners can follow the real-life documentatio ...
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Unrelated But...

Christopher & Lore

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Unrelated, but...is the unscripted and unhinged writing podcast featuring two writers desperately trying to stay on topic as they dabble with the occasional advice and discussion of tropes, plot, character arc, fandom media, books, and more. Artwork by: jickdraws https://www.instagram.com/jickdraws/
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Jest Write

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A place where you can come to receive tips on writing and gain inspiration to create writer’s art. Listen to become motivated to begin writing or to over come your writers block . Writers can listen to refresh their mind, gain perspective on their writing, learning valuable and inspiring information, and become motivated to make art using their skills as a writer. At Jest Write there is a little something for every writer. So don’t just, Just Write, but Jestwrite.
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Ever wanted to write a novel but never got around to the actual writing part? Well, then you might like a podcast about unwritten stories, excuses for procrastination and tips and tricks for the more determined of us. Stay tuned for outlines for potential novels, scripts etc, etc, and send in your own abandoned gems to: booksillneverwritepod@gmail.com.
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This podcast provides helpful information, inspiration, and resources for writers of all kinds. Laura Powers hosts the show and interviews guest experts and shares information and insights on the industry for writers of all types.
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This is a podcast for the hard working independent writer. Join Roger Colby as he shares his years of experience writing and publishing independent science fiction novels, interviews local independent authors, and answers listener questions on air about writing and publishing topics. Check out the website for more self-publishing information and writing tips! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writing-is-hard-work/support
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A podcast about writing and books for anyone who reads, writes or dreams of being published. Guest authors, from across form and genres, all at different stages in their careers, generously give an insight into how they write, why they write and their journeys to, through and beyond publication. Host is Kate Sawyer, award winning author of The Stranding & This Family. https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast Hosted by Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/novel-experience
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The Authorpreneur Podcast™️ is hosted by Mystery Author Amelia D. Hay. Every second Thursday, Amelia will teach you how to develop a story idea, create compelling characters and outline your novel. In each season of the podcast, you will learn how to write your first draft, revise your story, self-publish, establish your author platform, and reach readers. Season one of the podcast is on Plot and Story Structure, and season two documents her writing adventures during her first year after sel ...
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Tune in to the award-winning, Reed, Write, & Create podcast to hear bite-sized pep-talks for BIPOC writers at every stage of the writing game. Author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps (award-winning author of ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay motivated and inspired to write - whether you’re working on that debut novel, a gut-wrenching memoir, or an essay about your trip around the world. Writing can be your passion, but that ...
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Level up your writing practice with readings from a diverse array of womxn writers, and discover their tips and tricks. For writers and would-be writers looking for a dose of confidence, Fierce Womxn Writing delivers weekly inspiration and information. Host Sara Gallagher interviews guests on their practice and process, and the author reads from their work. The show ends with a writing prompt for you to use at home. Join the community conversation between episodes on Instagram @fiercewomxnwr ...
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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Writing The Past is a podcast for historical fiction writers, featuring conversations with different authors who share their tips on bringing the past to life. Hosted by Megan Douglas (formerly Isla Fynn), we’ll explore how to create realistic historical characters, the key to organizing your research, what it’s like launching your first novel into the world, finding a good writing routine, and more. There are stories from people who are still in the query trenches, along with others who hav ...
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How NOT to Write a Novel

AP World History Crash Course

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I’m just a young writer trying to figure out how to write her first novel so I’m going to share my experiences with you. This includes me reading sections of my book, trying to figure out how to write sections of my book, and giving a few tips that I’ve learned through my experience with writing.
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Winner of the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 4 ...
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Want to write a book? How to be an Author is your secret weapon. Let professional writing coach Karena Akhavein inspire and motivate you as she teaches you the principles of good storytelling, using examples from her writing coaching practice and from the careers of bestselling authors. If you've been dreaming of finally writing, finishing, or publishing that book or screenplay for a long time now, you'll be inspired to write better, beat writer's block, and finally become an author with wee ...
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How To Win NaNo is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. November ticks closer every day, but don't worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are NaNoWriMo experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people tackle National Novel Writing Month. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over a decade of consecutive NaNoWriMo wins.
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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best- ...
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Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman 09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni…
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In this episode of Author Intelligence, explore various aspects of writing and publishing with AI assistance. We'll address the lack of beginner resources in the FFA (Future Fiction Academy) realm and endors several YouTube channels dedicated to writing and AI, such as those by Ekelo Harrods, Miragold, and several others. We'll also add insights in…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Gail Priest, author of the book Soul Dancing. Gail has a passion for women’s fiction. Her degrees and work in theatre and counseling psychology inspire her stories of healing from trauma and secrets within families. A dash of romance and her love of second chances are always in the mix. The settin…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Ina Christova about her historical novel The Fabergé Girl. We discuss how much you can play with real figures in history, taking inspiration from Russian folklore and fairytale and how she overcame the challenges of bringing characters to life. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Booksh…
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emily McKay dive deep into the concept of circular storytelling, a technique that seeds an element at the beginning of a story and revisits it at the end to represent a character’s emotional journey. They explore how Taylor Swift masterfully employs this technique in her songs, using …
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Emma Grey is the Australian author of the international bestseller, THE LAST LOVE NOTE, which was both a Book of the Month and Target Book Club pick, and was praised in Oprah Daily as “relatable, hilarious and charming". She’s back this November with her new novel, PICTURES OF YOU — a su…
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Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…
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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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In this episode of the KWL Podcast, we were joined by Hanna Wheeler, translator and copywriter who has worked on translating several Kobo Originals titles (check out Iris Visser’s books)! Hanna grew up in a bilingual family and is fluent in both English and Dutch, and has translated a variety of titles, from biographies to children’s pictures and m…
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"Every story has already been written. It's just never been written by you. And the way that you do it is going to be different." - Suzy In this episode, originally recorded during the Day of Inspiration Summit in July, Suzy fields questions from writers at all stages of the writing process, giving insights based on her own publishing journey, writ…
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"I think initially planning it out was kind of difficult. Only because...(the writer) is very descriptive. She says she can't draw, but in my mind, (they) just do it differently. (Writers) do it with words." USA Today Bestselling Author C.A. Szarek collaborated with comic artist Gilbert Perez to create an illustrated version of her romantic fantasy…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mark R Anderson, author of the book Sage Among the Pines. Mark, a Fulton Books author, retired after thirty-five years of distinguished service in the Department of Defense and ten years, concurrently, as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He completed his most recent book, Sage Among t…
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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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Are you an INSPIRED INTROVERT? This episode is for those writers who tend toward solitude and writing on their own, but could really benefit from sharing their work... if only they could conquer the fear of feedback. Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here! https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-quiz Send us a text …
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Skylar was a Montgomery and with that came power and prestige among the wealthy in Charlotte, North Carolina. From the outside looking in, she had it all, the perfect life. For Skylar, being a Montgomery, a socialite, was not who she wanted to be. Skylar was different, she was weird and a bit of a dreamer. For as long as she could remember, she had…
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Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationship. Louise shares her journey into travel writing, the dynamics of writing personal stories, and techniques for capturing the essence of travel experiences. 00:00 Introduction 04:16 Nat Newman’s writin…
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In this episode, Jody Sperling challenges listeners to undertake a 90-day social media challenge by posting once daily on a selected social media platform. The goal is to create content relevant to one's passion or profession to see significant changes in engagement and reach. Jody shares personal experiences and reflections, including dealing with…
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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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Marissa chats with Tigest Girma about her debut, a YA romantic vampire novel, IMMORTAL DARK. Also discussed in this episode: struggling with the young adult/new adult/adult labels, making the change to age down a book and characters and what that entails, writing morally gray characters, crafting an extreme enemies to lovers romantic storyline, cre…
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“So every day after breakfast, I lead these creative catalyzing sessions, which is basically a bunch of improv games to get people laughing and moving. And people will say often that it's their favorite part of the retreat.“ --Melissa Dinwiddie In this latest How To Write the Future episode, “Bring Improv to Your Life, Interview with Melissa Dinwid…
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In this episode of "Ink and Effort," host James Fox introduces guest Tyler Burnworth, discussing the complexities of the editing and revising process for writers. Both James and Tyler share insights into their own workflows, emphasizing the importance of treating writing and editing as a professional job. They explore various tools and techniques f…
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Today, we celebrate a podcasting milestone and discuss how knowing who you're writing for can help calm your inner critic so you can push past the fear and anxiety of the work not being good enough. In this episode, we delve into the story of E.B. White, a celebrated American author who also struggled with fear and anxiety, to draw inspiration and …
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Send us a text Join Drake and Marie in a live critique where they tear apart a willing victim's work. Writer's room (50% off for lifetime membership): https://writersroom.mn.co/plans/338439?bundle_token=196fd3965307a65eee0d1bf2bc6fa5a6&utm_source=manual Membership for Just In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joi…
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Welcome to the first episode of Creative Differences with my special guest SC Gowland. We discuss curating the short story anthology The Law of Consequences, how to write a short story, and Steve reveals the little things that have made a big difference to his writing career. I also launch the GREEN ROOM: twice-monthly live Zoom sessions with me, e…
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Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And …
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In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Ann West and Stacy Anderson, both seasoned authors and AI enthusiasts, dive deep into the fascinating yet challenging world of writing with AI assistance. They explore why AI, despite its advanced capabilities, often struggles with retaining information and context in fiction writing—a phenomenon humorously likened …
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We live our legacies long before we leave them behind. Join authors John Engell and William R. Hincy as we discuss life, heart-stopping health scares (literally), and John's short story collection. And we get two readings from one of the very best readers in the business. Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Introducing author John Engell 00:04:29 Bes…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine W Rouhana, author of the book When the Fudge Trees Bloom. Cathy grew up in the ’50s and ‘60s in a three-bedroom row house in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the second of ten children, seven girls, and three boys. Yikes! You might say. Somewhat cramped? Well, yes, in retrospect. But childre…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Sarah Brooks about her fantasy novel The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands. We discuss why her strange real-life experience on the trans-Siberian Express gave her the seed of an idea, how winning the Lucy Cavendish Prize changed her life and the incredible 11-way auction …
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In this episode, Emma-Lee Jane and Morgana Bevan sit down with email marketing expert Holly Darling to dive deep into the world of email marketing for authors. They use Taylor Swift's strategy as a springboard, analyzing what works and where there’s room for improvement. The conversation highlights the immense power of email marketing in building a…
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! In this episode, we explore the critical decision of whether to distribute your ebook "wide"—across multiple platforms—or stay exclusive to Amazon through their KDP Select program. Going wide means your ebook is available on platforms beyond Amazon, such as Kobo or Google Play, giving yo…
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Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Barbara Dullaghan, author of the book, Secrets in the Hollow. Barbara Dullaghan grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and is enthralled with the magic and energy of the towns. She is published in gifted education with Kendall Hunt and Prufrock Press and her short stories and poetry can be found i…
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"....(Screenwriting) is, to me, a lot more puzzle-like than novels...if somebody gives me a screenplay to read that is 140 pages, I know it doesn't work." Award-winning author Emily Roberson explores the intricacies of adaptation as she delves into how to write compelling scripts. From options as an author to translating a story to the screen, Emil…
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Your book is important. But sometimes, worthy interruptions will delay it for a while. For the last few months, this podcast feed has been quiet. It went dark with no notice in mid-June. I didn’t mean to disappear on you. In fact, I didn’t plan to pause the podcast at all. But a family emergency struck, and all my best-laid plans for summer 2024 ch…
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🎙️ Empowering Kids With Stories: Award-Winning Author Nicole Oke on Writing, Illustrating, & Marketing!🐼 Overview: In this exhilarating episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast," I, Ray Evans, invite the illustrious Nicole Oke, a beacon in children's literature and emotional intelligence. Hailing from the wildfire frontlines in Boise, Idaho, Nicole no…
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In this week's episode of Show, don't Tell Writing, host Suzy Vadori sits down with author Sheri T. Joseph to delve into the intricacies of hybrid publishing. Sheri shares her unique journey in the publishing world, discussing why she chose a hybrid model for her books and how this decision has shaped her career as an author. Key Topics explored in…
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Do you ever wish you could see a behind-the-scenes look at how other people write? In this episode, you’ll get to hear directly from five of my Notes to Novel students as they share how they brainstormed, outlined, and wrote their books inside the Notes to Novel course. I asked each of them to share the biggest thing that helped them get to “The En…
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Pareto's Principle is the idea that 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. We can use this principle to improve our writing lives, especially with the first draft. Listen in to find out how you can apply Pareto's Principle to your idea generation, your time spent on writing versus marketing, and finding the time to write your novel. Send us a tex…
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In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and magic realism,…
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Like it or hate it, if you're an artist who wants to find a thriving audience, you need to crack the social media code, and that means spending time learning how social works. If you want to try building an audience with a collaborative team, connect with me @jodyjsperling or jodyjsperling@gmail.com.…
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Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that’s “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite trop…
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In this week's episode, we take a look at the pros and cons of KDP Print and Ingram Spark, and see which one works best for helping indie authors make excellent print books. TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 215 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is August 23rd, 2024 an…
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“It's very common in the urban fantasy genre for there to be a group of magical beings of various kinds.” In the latest How To Write the Future episode, host Beth Barany answers a question from a listener on “How to bring magical elements into your contemporary story (Q&A)” and shares what elements to consider. Beth also shares about her gift, the …
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These novels typically feature a protagonist, often an insider like a journalist, intelligence officer, or government official, who uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the stability of a nation or even the world. The narrative is driven by high-stakes scenarios involving espionage, conspiracies, and the ruthless machinations of powerful figures…
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Well, that’s the summer hiatus done with - and we're back with an episode which asks the question, "how do you know if your writing is good enough?" In an attempt to answer that question, we’re going to be looking at a couple of Tom’s flash fiction stories and asking if, why, and how, one of them is slightly less rubbish than the other. Both storie…
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