If you could sit on a bench and talk with anyone from your past, who would it be? Well, the old ways, unfiltered and with no agenda, are NOT gone!! Come sit with Papaw and here about life from the front porch .... or rocking chair .....or wherever you used to sit and hear the old folks talk. Bring the youngins', or just be a youngin' again, let's do this.Hang on, though, this is unfiltered. No judgement, but sometimes uncomfortable.
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Start Writing is a craft-focused podcast dealing with the art of telling stories. We look at the structure of plots, characters, worlds, scenes, word choice, and every other detail that goes into writing great novels.
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Join best-selling author (and fellow struggler), Joanna Weaver in the Living Room – a podcast for Christian women featuring inspiring interviews with Christian leaders and solo shows shaped to a woman’s heart. All designed to give you practical tools for living, loving, and leading like Jesus. Learn more at bit.ly/tlrpodcast Join the Living Room Facebook Community @JoannaWeaverLivingRoom
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This is Dollar Sign University, where we interview outstanding individuals with fantastic qualities and habits, so you can learn about how to apply them to your life!
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WORKS IN PROGRESS is a podcast produced by the ArtLab at Harvard University. In this podcast, we speak with the contemporary visual and performing artists working at ArtLab. The ArtLab is helping create the conditions for the Arts to flourish at Harvard, and this podcast brings these artists and their ideas to you. Season 1: Spring, 2022Hosted by Bree Edwards, ArtLab Director, with Kristian Hardy, a student at Harvard College Ep 1: Jordan Weber, artist and John Peterson, Curator of Loeb Fell ...
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We delve into the history of Camp Young Judaea with alumni from the beginning (1939) to modern day CYJ.
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TLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry Lin
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Do you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your…
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We only have one life – shouldn’t we make the most of it? Of course, that’s often easier said than done. But even when life is hard, we are all surrounded by blessings. We just need the Lord’s help to see them. In this episode of The Living Room podcast, my very wise and wonderful guest, Sally Clarkson, shares the lessons she’s learned along the wa…
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TLR 141: I Thought This Would Make Me Happy with Chelsea Damon
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What do we do when happily-ever-after isn’t so happy? When John and I married more than forty years ago – (wow, time goes fast!) – I was pretty sure everything would be smooth sailing. We both loved the Lord and had so much in common, how could it be anything but heaven-on-earth? In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Chelsea Damon, the author…
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Works in Progress is recorded and produced in ArtLab’s Mead Production Lab, located on the traditional territory of the Massachusetts people, the original inhabitants of what is now known as Boston and Cambridge. The show is hosted by Bree Edwards, produced by Kat Nakaji, and edited by Luke Damrosch. Theme music by Kicktracks. For more information …
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TLR 140: Fighting for Family with Chris & Julie Bennett
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In a world that seems intent on pulling families apart… Chris and Julie Bennett stand firm on the importance of family as designed by God. We talk about so many things in this episode of The Living Room, because family is more than the people that live in your house. It extends to the family of God and the love we are to demonstrate to the world ar…
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TLR 139: Being Yourself in Ministry with Pastors’ Wives Tell All
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Between the expectations and demands of ministry… It’s easy to lose yourself in trying to be everything people need you to be. But that isn’t what God intended. When He called you to serve His people, He called you to be YOU! In this episode of The Living Room, I dive deep with the amazing women behind a popular ministry podcast as we talk about th…
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TLR 138: Still Standing with Courtney Joseph Fallick
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What do you do when everything falls apart? In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Courtney Joseph Fallick shares the painful yet profound journey she experienced when her seemingly perfect life was dismantled by her husband’s unfaithfulness. Her book, Still Standing: How to Live in God’s Light While Wrestling with the Dark, offers hope and en…
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TLR 137: Coming Home to God with Caroline Saunders
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It’s easy to miss the Good News if we don’t understand God’s heart toward us. Even as Christians, we can spend so much time trying to please God, we miss the joy of simply being His child. In this episode of The Living Room, Caroline Saunders and I have a delightful discussion about the God and His heart toward us. We talk about our own spiritual j…
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TLR 136: Reclaiming Quiet with Sarah Clarkson
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In a busy, noisy world…it can be hard to hear God. Surrounded by distractions, it can be difficult to find the stillness needed to renew and restore our soul. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, Sarah Clarkson talk about her book, Reclaiming Quiet: Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention (coming November 2024). She gives practical t…
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TLR 135: The Gift of Sacred Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
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If you were to take the pulse of your life, what would you find? Does it feel like you’re in “a-fib” – ping-ponging off one responsibility to another? Or have you flat-lined and feel a little dead? Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith has been where you’ve been and in this episode of The Living Room Podcast, she’s shares lessons from her book, Sacred Rest: Rec…
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TLR 134: Calm My Anxious Heart with Linda Dillow
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Life offers lots of reasons to be anxious… But God invites us to calm our hearts and still our soul by learning to rest in Him. No matter what we face. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, best-selling author Linda Dillow shares how God has taught her to trust Him more – and the beautiful ministry He’s opened to her in war-torn co…
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Let’s be honest…building friendships with other women can be difficult! Even as Christians, fear of rejection, insecurity and the snare of compare often make us hold each other at a distance. In this episode, Jenn Schultz and I talk about her new study, She’s Not Your Enemy: Conquering Our Insecurities So We Can Build God’s Kingdom Together. Satan …
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TLR 132: Taking Leaps of Faith for God with Rachel G. Scott
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Is God calling you to take a leap of faith? It’s risky stepping out when God calls…but its even riskier not to obey. In this episode of The Living Room, Rachel G. Scott shares from her book, Taking the 5 Leaps of Faith: Experiencing God’s Faithfulness as You Respond to His Call. She shares from her own journey and shows us how to prepare, plan and …
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SW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine
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START WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted…
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Change can be exciting, but it can also be hard. But God promises to be with us every step of the way. In today’s episode of The Living Room, Andi Andrew shares from her book, Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You. Andi and I talk about the massive transitions the Lord has taken us through – and how we…
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TLR 130: Practice the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson Tada
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As Christians, we know that Jesus is with us… But sometimes we live as though He’s far away. A destination we have to reach rather than a Friend who lives within us. In this episode of The Living Room, Joni Eareckson Tada and I talk Brother Lawrences’ classic book and how he practiced the presence of God in such a way it changed his life. Joni talk…
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TLR 129: Wanting God with All Your Heart with Lisa Whittle
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Is your spiritual hunger where you want it to be? In a world filled with distractions, our appetite for God can be sedated with lesser things. But God is stirring a hunger in the heart of His people. Can you feel it? A holy dissatisfaction that’s awakening a desire to pursue God in a deeper way than ever before. But how to do it? That is the questi…
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TLR 128: The Story Behind My Utmost for His Highest with Michelle Ule
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His words have impacted millions of Christians… But Oswald Chambers’ classic devotional might not have ever been written had it not been for his wife. What a loss that would have been! For through the sermons she compiled, Oswald Chambers has been my spiritual mentor for nearly forty years. In this episode of The Living Room, biographer Michelle Ul…
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TLR 127: Soul-Deep Beauty with Melissa Johnson
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We’re surrounded by messages from culture… Messages that tell us that beauty is the highest goal. That if we’d only wear the right clothes, but the right beauty products, then we’d feel fulfilled. But the world’s definition of beauty is not only skewed…it can be downright dangerous. Not only to our mental health and physical bodies, but to our spir…
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TLR 126: Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in 2023
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End-of-year planning often focuses on what went wrong… But what if we focused on what went right? That’s what I did last month, and what I discovered was amazing! Though I haven’t experienced freedom in every area, the Lord has certainly taught me a lot this past year – and He’s given me several victories. And I want to share them with you: Obedien…
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TLR 125: Looking Back & Moving Forward in 2024 with Joanna Weaver
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Tis the season of goal-setting and making plans for the new year… But we often miss the most important part! In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, I share four powerful questions to help us look back so we can move forward with confidence into 2024, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. To help you reflect on where you…
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124: How to Build a Faith That Will Not Fail with Michele Cushatt
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Do you have a formula Christianity? The approach that, if I do a and I do b, then God has to do c? The problem with formula Christianity is that it doesn’t work. Life tends to mess with it and God isn’t bound by it. But worst of all, it tends to push us away from God rather than draw us near. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, M…
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123: Overcoming Hurt in the Church with Natalie Runion
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If you’ve been a Christian very long, you’ve probably experienced some hurt… That hurt can come from the most unexpected place of all – the church. If we don’t give that pain to Jesus, the enemy loves to twist that hurt into a weapon that turns our hearts away from ministry, from the Body of Christ and even God Himself. In this episode of The Livin…
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It's been a hell of a week, and events have inspired me to put some meaning to the words "Get Involved". Many folks like to preach it, me included, but we forget that this is not a basic human skill, nor does it mean the same to everyone.By Joseph Saunders
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122: Translating Jesus & Making Him Known with Shauna Pilgreen
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Sharing your faith doesn’t come easy to most of us… We love Jesus with all of our heart, but we don’t always know how to give words to our faith. Especially in a way that people around us can understand. In this episode of The Living Room podcast, author Shauna Pilgreen shares from her book, Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language To…
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121: Streams in the Desert with Biographer Michelle Ule
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It’s one of the best-selling devotionals of all time… There’s a good chance you’ve probably not heard of the author, but Lettie B. Cowman’s compilations and writings have challenged and shaped millions of people over the years – including me! I remember picking up a special edition of Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley in my early 30s.…
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120: Overcoming Father Wounds with Kia Stephens
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You don’t have to be fatherless to have a father wound… In this episode of The Living Room Podcast, author Kia Stephens shares her journey to healing and powerful tips from her book, Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love. Whether your father was absent when you were growing up, or emotionally unavailable, God wants t…
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119: Closer Than Your Next Breath with Susie Larson
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Where are you, God? When you’re walking through difficult times, it can be hard to feel God’s presence. It can feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling and that you’re all alone. Popular radio show host and author, Susie Larson, knows what that feels like. In this episode of The Living Room podcast, she shares the powerful truths she’s l…
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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels!
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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *Today I’m excited to introduce Kevin Sinclair! He writes LitRPG, which I had heard about, but before I read his book, I’d never read the…
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A light exploration of the effects of musicBy Joseph Saunders
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First and foremost, a ad good bye to Jimmy Buffett But the topic today is: Have we already forgotten. 9/11 was a pivotal part of the GenX experience, and the lessons learned need to be passed forward.By Joseph Saunders
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I think some folks have things a little twisted. Prepping is not a niche crowd, it is an essential part of growing up.By Joseph Saunders
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SW 135 INT Author of STAR WARS, HALO, STARCRAFT, HITMAN, and MASS EFFECT novels, William C. Dietz, explains HOW TO WRITE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD
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START WRITING Podcast: “How to write in someone else’s world,” an interview with William C. Dietz, author of Star Wars, Halo, StarCraft, Hitman, and Mass Effect novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *I’m a fan of the StarCraft videogames, and I recently read a spin…
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I told you I was comin' for ya! You was warned. This is just another rant to warn you to check yourself before you wreck yourself. Old School is a over used phrase that has totally been pirated by a generation.By Joseph Saunders
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Papaw is back and a little Salty!!! Yes, we have previously discussed Respect, but this is a different perspective. We are gonna start taking a look at word meanings and why they are important.By Joseph Saunders
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SW 134 INT Write your novel AFTER WORK, an interview with B.C. Walker, author of THE MEADOWLARK
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…
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SW 133 INT Character Arcs in Nonfiction with NYT Bestselling author of OUTLIVE, Bill Gifford
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…
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STEALING INDIANA JONES audiobook first half (1:23) by J Washburn
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AUDIBLE: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com/ KINDLE: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com/ NEWSLETTER: http://theinformant.jwashburn.com/ EMAIL: me@jwashburn.com SW SPECIAL STEALING INDIANA JONES: An essay on inspiration and death and how George Lucas hijacked the greatest stories of our time.†“[Stealing Indy] will pique your intellect and break y…
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SW 132 INT Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * *WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/vY3Q0CpGEWw * * * Rob MacGregor w…
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SW 131 INT ”Is Indiana Jones allowed to time travel?” with Max McCoy
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Start Writing interview with author Max McCoy: CAN INDIANA JONES TIME TRAVEL? Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH ON …
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SW 130 INT Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITE!
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SW INT 130 Rennie Saunders talks SHUT UP & WRITEIn this episode, we talk to Rennue Saunders, founder of Shut Up & Write, and organization designed to give writers camaraderie and motivation to complete their writing goals. Watch the interview video here: https://youtu.be/RGKwlIEBmpM * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS:If you have questions, EMAIL US: pleasestar…
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All Things YJ: Episode 16: Alyssa Shulman Paul and Ben Broad of Daled 2002: Oh 2, Oh Deuce.
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Join Itzy (D"85), Alyssa Shulman Paul (D'02) and Ben Broad (D'02) as we talk about their YJ experience from campers to Asst. Programmers to why their Daled is so close!By Itzy Itzkowitz
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHER
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 10) EDITING TOGETHERWATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/wsDodceAOqg Episode 10 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teach about getting feedback from peers and readers. First, Raiders of the Lost Ark is an excellent example of how to cut all but the best stuff. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina…
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONE
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 9) EDITING ALONE WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/dcrIFhpq6HY Episode 9 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to be a damn fine editor. We talk about when you should NOT be editing. The different levels of editing are CONTENT, CHAPTER, and COPY editing, and we review exa…
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All Things YJ Episode 15: Karen (Glou), Melanie and Talia Joseph
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A generational look at CYJ through the eyes of 3 of the mother/daughter combination of Karen, Melanie and Talia Joseph. A lot of stories and a lot of fun!! Enjoy!By Itzy Itzkowitz
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SW SPECIAL J’s Beginner’s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode)
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 8) SUBPLOTS (Joe’s favorite episode) WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/HOYNat1l03Y Episode 8 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how to do subplots. First, we review PLOT CLOCKS. Then we look at a model called SUBPLOT RAINBOWS. We follow along with how J.K. Rowling outlined…
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCK
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 7) PLOT CLOCK WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/zR-IPvGfAbg Episode 7 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel teaches you how J Washburn structures a story using a PLOT CLOCK! The main points of this clock are (1) HOOK, (2) PLEDGE, (3) TURN, (4) PRESTIGE, (5) FINALE. We take an in-depth lo…
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCH
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SW SPECIAL J‘s Beginner‘s Guide (part 6) PLOT FROM SCRATCH WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/_dWnYmQ83M8 Episode 6 of A BEGINNER'S GUIDE to Writing a Novel is the easiest way to write a plot! We start with a letter from a listener, and we address questions like these: - Should I write my story from the finale and work backward?…
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Well, Papaw has been busy coaching Baseball again. Listen to me brag and the lessons we learned.By Joseph Saunders
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