The Spun Today Podcast is a show that is anchored in Writing but unlimited in scope. Join the host Tony Ortiz as he explores various topics and subjects like writing, podcasting, movies, books, TV shows, people, politics, MMA, current events and much more. Give it a whirl.
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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara


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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
Brendan O'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @CNFPod and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach


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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent
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- ...
For those who have a book trapped in their soul screaming to come out.
Helping indie authors successfully write, market, & self-publish their books and make a living with their writing. In this show, Ella interviews successful authors who share their best writing, marketing, and mindset secrets. You'll hear from them about topics such as making time to write, tools to succeed as an indie author, exactly what steps they took to achieve their self-publishing success.
Love all things upbeat, warm, and uplifting? Welcome to 88 Cups of Tea, an online platform and podcast for creative writers who look for guidance in their storytelling journey and connection to a community, fostering year-round conversations around the personal and professional life of a writer. Our podcast episodes and online essays and articles explore and unpack conversations that touch on topics like overcoming rejections and challenges, querying tips and crafting advice, lifestyle habit ...
Flinder Boyd (@FlinderBoyd) is a freelance journalist whose piece "20 Minutes in Rucker Park" turns ten this year. He's also a filmmaker and a former professional basketball player. Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpodBy Brendan O'Meara
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#226 – Free-Writing Session (Short Stories, Pro Writing Aid Fat Joe and MORE!)
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In this episode I share my Writing stats for December of 2022 & January of 2023. I give you an update on my first anthology of short stories (coming soon). I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading. Lastly, I read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which MIGHT be found at: spuntoday.com/freew…
Nile Cappello (@liketheriver_) returns to talk about her Atavist piece for Feb. 2023. Social: @CNFPod Show notes/Newsletter: brendanomeara.com Support: Patreon.com/cnfpodBy Brendan O'Meara
Isaac Fitzgerald is the author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confession (Bloomsbury) and a frequent contributor to The Today Show. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
Lauren Fleshman is the author of Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (Penguin Press). Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
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#225 – What is Chat GPT? Ian Lara’s Romantic Comedy stand up special, the Stutz Documentary and California Typewriter
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In this episode I speak about the new open AI technology, Chat GPT. I also speak about Ian Lara’s latest stand-up comedy special, Romantic Comedy. I recap and review watching the Stutz documentary and the California Typewriter documentary. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Time…
Leah Sottile (@LeahSottile) is a freelance journalist and her latest project is Burn Wild, a podcast about eco-terrorism and the lengths people will go to save the planet. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
Damon Brown is the author of many books including Career Remix and Build from Now, and a content creator at youtube.com/@browndamon and career coach. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
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#224 – Atlanta S3 & S4, Meta Quest 2 VR Headset
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In this episode I speak about S3 & S4 (the final season) of Atlanta and I speak about my experience with my new VR Headset. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Time Stamps: (03:16) - Atlanta S3 & S4 (Recap & Review) (36:30) - My experience with the Meta Quest 2 VR Headset Twitter…
Madeline Bodin is the writer behind "The Curious Case of Nebraska Man" for the Atavist Magazine. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/Newsletter: brendanomeara.com N/A Beer Discount: Visit athleticbrewing.com, enter BRENDANO20 at checkoutBy Brendan O'Meara
Michael Cuglietta, Andrew Sottile, Lori Sebastianutti, and Shawna Kenney bring you essays on the theme "Heroes." Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod or @creativenonfictionpodcast Show notes/newsletters: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach


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Ep 87: You’re Getting the Feedback Loop All Wrong & What to do About it, with Annalisa Parent
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In this episode, Annalisa talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How y…
In this episode, Annalisa and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out what you want,…
Carl Hoffman (@lunaticcarl on Twitter, @carlhoffmanstories on IG) is the author of five books, inclucing Liar's Circus: A Strange and Terrifying Journey into the Upside-Down World of Trump's MAGA Rallies (Custom House). Social: @CNFPod Support: patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com…
In this episode I recap and reflect on the top 5 Spun Today episodes of 2022. I also share some of my writing and podcasting goals for 2023. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Time Stamps: (02:42) - The 5th most listened to episode of 2022 (05:52) - The 4th most listened to epis…
Emily Fox Kaplan is a freelance journalist and she's featured in Issue 8 of Pipewrench Magazine for her piece "Searching for Zarahemla." Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpodBy Brendan O'Meara
Lyndsie Bourgon (@lbourgon) is a freelance writer, journalist, and oral historian and author of Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Social: @CNFPod and @creativenonfictionpodcastBy Brendan O'Meara
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#222 – Free-Writing Session (Joyce Carol Oates, Anthony Bourdain, Chance Durant)
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In this episode I share my Writing stats for October & November of 2022. I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about what I’ve been reading. I share a Spun Today questionnaire submitted by fellow writer Chance Durant and I also read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting. …
Sarah Souli is a freelance journalist whose piece "A Matter of Honor" was this month's Atavist Magazine feature. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
Rachel Dickinson is the author The Loneliest Places: Loss, Grief, and the Long Journey Home (Three Hills Press). Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
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#221 – The Terminal List, Ari Shaffir’s: Jew, UFC 281 and My Expert Opinion beef
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In this Thanksgiving episode of the Pod, I speak about watching the Amazon series; The Terminal List and watching Ari Shaffir’s latest comedy special; JEW. I also recap UFC 281 and speak on some recent Podcast beef (My Expert Opinion). The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Time Sta…
Kristina R. Gaddy is the author of Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
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Episode 342: Remembering Philip Gerard
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Philip Gerard was a beloved writer and instructor. He was the author of several books including The Art of Creative Research, The Last Battleground, and Cape Fear Rising. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
This is the Audio Book version of the Short Story Bully by Tony Ortiz http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/bully. *Original Release Date: Oct 23, 2014* The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Webs…
Isidra Menco (@isidramencos) is the author of Promenade of Desire. It is published by She Writes Press. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.comBy Brendan O'Meara
J.B. MacKinnon is a freelance writer based out of Vancouver, BC. His piece, "True Grit," appears in the November issue of the Atavist Magazine. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com