In the Beyond Writing podcast, indie publisher Bright Little Light Press talks about everything that happens once you finish writing - up to, including, and after, publication. The intent is to demystify publishing, and provide insight into the industry for writers and those curious about the publication process.
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March 8th, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York, USA. A small, illuminated square of canvas. Camera lenses point from every direction, the world is watching. In the surrounding seats an unlikely mix of spectators rub shoulders - the cream of Hollywood, music stars, gangsters, pimps and politicians. Outside touts are making a killing, asking astronomical prices for the hottest ticket in town. In order to gain the best view in the house, legendary singer Frank Sinatra has become an accredited ...
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Hip hop legend Nas joins Nihal Arthanayake to discuss the making of 'The Fight of The Century - Ali v Frazier' and why the story of the two fighters still resonates in the twenty first century. Other topics include the legacy of Muhammad Ali, the enduring appeal of the Ali/Frazier rivalry, the similarities between boxing and rappers, plus the ongoi…
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March 8th '71: Nearly four years after they first met in 1967, the eyes of the world are on a small, illuminated square of canvas in New York's Madison Square Garden as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier get ready to go toe to toe. For the first time two undefeated heavyweights will fight for the title, but only one will leave the ring as the undisputed …
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Boxing gets the full Hollywood Treatment as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier finally agree a deal to meet in the ring. The numbers are astronomical and break new boundaries in sports promotion, as the world readies itself for 'The Fight of the Century'. Under the watchful eye of Angelo Dundee, Ali heads to Miami for his training in order to prepare for…
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With the spectre of a prison sentence hanging over Muhammad Ali due to his refusal to be drafted, politicians and businessmen manoeuvre behind the scenes to try and secure him a boxing license before he faces his day in court. Meanwhile Joe Frazier comes up against his old foe Jimmy Ellis as he seeks to answer his critics and become the undisputed …
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As America prepares to put a man on the moon, Muhammad Ali is still banned from boxing and needs to find other sources of income. One unusual offer of cash comes from producer Murray Woroner and his idea for a 'Super Fight' between Ali and heavyweight legend Rocky Marciano. The idea fits perfectly into the age of space travel. Woroner will use a 's…
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1968 and America is a nation divided, violently driven apart on racial fault lines and the ongoing war in South East Asia that is claiming thousands of American lives. Against this background the USA will be shocked to its core with the deaths of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr and presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, brother of slain P…
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1967 - America is on the brink. Over 400,000 US troops are embroiled in a divisive war in South East Asia, while at home the counterculture, fuelled by new drugs, is taking hold. It's supposed to be the 'Summer of Love', but there are protests across the land about civil rights, women rights, ecological concerns, and, of course, the ongoing conflic…
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Hip hop legend Nas takes you ringside, to the street and back in time to an event watched by over 300 million people that transcended sport and changed the world forever.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Episode 25: General updates and post-conference musings
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In Episode 25 of the Beyond Writing podcast, host Dachary Carey starts out giving some general updates, discussing the hiatus...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 24: Getting political as a writer
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In Episode 24 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey and guest host Kay Rhodes explore the options – and pitfalls...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 23: Understanding Facebook algorithms (for authors!)
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In Episode 23 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey gives you a crash-course in understanding Facebook algorithms; specifically, how they’ll...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 22: Tips for feeding your creativity
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Episode 22 of the Beyond Writing podcast is a slight departure from the norm; host Dachary Carey and guest host...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 21: Why, how and when to outsource non-writing tasks
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In Episode 21 of the Beyond Writing podcast, host Dachary Carey and guest host Kay Rhodes talk about why, when...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 20: How (and why) to stack promos to maximize ROI on your marketing spend
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In Episode 20 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey talks about what it means to stack book promotions to increase...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 19: Platform bugs and issues, going wide and the value of good metrics
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In Episode 19 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey talks about platform bugs and issues, specifically: Amazon bugs Kindle Unlimited...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 18: How to write a book that will sell well commercially
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In Episode 18 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey talks about how to write a book that will sell well,...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 17 – Protecting your digital assets
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In Episode 17 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey and guest host Kay Rhodes look at protecting the digital assets...By Bright Little Light Press
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Episode 16 – Gatekeeping and the mental aspects of publishing
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In Episode 16 of Beyond Writing, host Dachary Carey and guest host Kay Rhodes discuss the gatekeeping that is (or...By Bright Little Light Press
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