Best Press Options To Start Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Writing Hacks with Author and Developmental Editor Barbara Emodi 43:03

18m ago43:03

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Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast and get access to the backlist of exclusive suppo…

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Jessie Kwak on Finding Joy in Your Writing Process and Cross-Genre Marketing Tips 55:32

7d ago55:32

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Episode 232 / Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. Topics: Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to…

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Publishing Options with Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press 50:58

14d ago50:58

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Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episo…

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🔒 Supporter Episode: Enemies to Lovers Trope 🔪→♥️ 39:20

19d ago39:20

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Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels! From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance. Why readers love this trope The need to maintain the core c…

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Finding your Community and Navigating Dyslexia with A.B. Herron 44:36

21d ago44:36

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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia. 💙 🎙 Become …

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🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes 1:02:21

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Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to t…

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🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting 1:05:47

1M ago1:05:47

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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the p…

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🌦️Writing with ADHD and Surviving Life’s Storms with Liz Long 47:54

1M ago47:54

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Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exc…

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📶 Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the pod…

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✨ Magan Vernon on Navigating Self-Doubt, Criticism, and Creative Renewal 41:58

2M ago41:58

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Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Do…

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📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming …

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🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We al…

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🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your Writing 21:15

3M ago21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing so…

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🧚‍♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick 59:51

3M ago59:51

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Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade b…

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🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community 43:26

3M ago43:26

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Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give yo…

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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a …

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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over 53:24

3M ago53:24

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Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance. Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kicksta…

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Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction 55:13

4M ago55:13

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Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day i…

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Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres 58:23

4M ago58:23

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Episode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give…

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Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers 43:55

4M ago43:55

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Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwrit…

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💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business 47:22

4M ago47:22

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Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wi…

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How to Find Your Author Brand 53:55

4M ago53:55

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Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding. Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you know we’re always here …

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🔒 Character Archetypes 31:45

5M ago31:45

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Subscriber-only episode The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers. We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture. We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and h…

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Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair) 50:13

5M ago50:13

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Episode 213 / We’re sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforw…

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Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor 1:13:14

5M ago1:13:14

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Episode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to the often chaotic writer lifestyle. We also discuss Claire’s successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding platform. 💜 🎙 Become a supp…

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Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

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Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author conference, and tips on how to have a great conference …

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Why choosing local fertility clinic might not be the easiest thing to do 15:00

5M ago15:00

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In the final episode of season 2 Emma discusses why choosing your local fertility clinic might not actually end up being the easiest thing to do. Next steps/further support If you would like some help with all things fertility treatment in Europe then please check out the links below and consider booking a complimentary 15 minute call with Emma to …

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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres 57:11

5M ago57:11

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Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. recommends purchasing you…

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Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author 1:10:22

6M ago1:10:22

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Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂 Knowing how to market the book before you write it Discover…

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Interested in having IVF abroad but don't know where to start? 5:14

6M ago5:14

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In today's episode Emma tells you where she thinks is the best place to start and has a free short step by step guide for you to understand where to start and what the next steps that follow are, so you can work out whether going abroad for your fertility treatment is right for you. Show notes Grab your free copy of Emma's short step by step guide …

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Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself 59:25

6M ago59:25

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Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path? Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. How Margaret’s background in advertising he…

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10 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Personal Brand 17:47

6M ago17:47

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If you are serious about forging your personal brand, it’s worth it to address latent self-sabotaging ways. Here’s how to spot the 10 most common ways professionals sabotage their personal brands: Establishing a strong personal brand starts with addressing yourself. That can look like keeping your cool while strangers (or worse yet, “friends”) thro…

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Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies 1:14:00

6M ago1:14:00

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Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series Handling…

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5 areas you need to understand before planning and having fertility treatment abroad 17:24

6M ago17:24

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In today's episode Emma talks to you about the 5 areas she feels are crucial for you to have a really good understanding of before planning and having your fertility treatment abroad, so that you can stretch your budget further, do things safely and get the right support. Shownotes: Special offer until the 29th February 2024 on Emma's signature DIY…

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Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip 42:39

6M ago42:39

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Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid author How she transi…

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🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥 38:16

6M ago38:16

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Subscriber-only episode How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter? We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines is an expert at breaking…

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The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu 48:25

7M ago48:25

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Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model. Importance of owning customer data Why you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one book Using Lulu for …

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Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning 53:07

7M ago53:07

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Episode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and give yourself permission to write a “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression. Why it’s important to look backward as well plan for the future Making time to write as a b…

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🔒 Supporter Episode:🪝Hooky Openings 32:39

7M ago32:39

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Subscriber-only episode Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings. We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues. Famous first lines in literature an…

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✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media 55:53

7M ago55:53

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Episode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes new authors often make. https://www.writtenwordmedia.com…

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Answering your questions: Is it really cheaper to go abroad for IVF when you include everything? 10:25

7M ago10:25

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In this fortnight's episode Emma explores whether it is really cheaper to go abroad for fertility treatment like IVF and egg donation when you include flights and accommodation. Show notes To get a no obligation quote for your fertility medication wherever you are in the world, even if you do not decide to go abroad for your treatment please click …

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🌟 My Favorite Trope (Part 2) 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Episode 202 / It’s part two of our trope series–very appropriate for episode #202! What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers. We unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the favorite examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and tele…

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Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen 49:32

8M ago49:32

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Episode 201 / Mystery author S. L. Hansen shares how she hacked her writing process. She figured out how to fit writing in with her full-time job and also learned how to work with her Clifton Strengths to draft her books faster. Stephanie shares so many great tips that you can personalize to fit your writing personality. We talk about how starting …

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What you need to know about having egg/sperm donation abroad 8:47

8M ago8:47

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There are lots of things to think about when considering having egg and or sperm donation abroad and in today's episode Emma introduces the topic and talks you through some of the considerations. Links Download my free short guide on having donation abroad via the link below. https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/condsidering-donation-in-europe If you wo…

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🥳 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 📈 42:28

8M ago42:28

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Episode 200 / We’re celebrating 200 episodes with a look back (what we learned in 2023) and a look forward to 2024 (trends that matter to authors). We’re so happy to have such a warm community around the podcast! Thanks for listening and supporting us during the last four years. Here’s to the next 200 episodes! 🥂 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podca…

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German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling 52:57

8M ago52:57

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Episode 199 / Julia Stirling is a German romance author of over twenty books. She shares tips for when to go into translation, German covers, and connecting with German readers. Julia also has some fantastic ideas on newsletter bonus content and a unique book giveaway that brings her new readers and also creates bonds between her readers. We delve …

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The real costs of having fertility treatment at home 10:41

8M ago10:41

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In this episode Emma talks about the real costs of IVF and the lack of transparency around finances in the industry, how this makes it confusing when it comes to comparing clinics, particularly at home vs abroad and how to ensure you understand what total costs are before committing to a clinic for treatment. FREE SHORT GUIDE - to the process of ha…

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Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler 46:09

8M ago46:09

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Episode 198 / Claire Kohler writes Scottish fantasy romance and is also an editor, tutor, and neurodiversity advocate. Claire shares how her autism and ADHD can be both a positive and a negative in her writing career and encourages neurodivergent writers to pursue their goals. We also talk about slowing down, the power of writing routines, how to c…

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Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions 44:40

8M ago44:40

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Episode 197/ Tara Cremin is the Director of Kobo Writing Life and has great tips for how to go wide, how to reach readers globally, and how Kobo Plus, their non-exclusive subscription platform, helps authors reach new readers. We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well as library distribution and cover trends. Kobo website: w…

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The fear of having IVF abroad 11:50

9M ago11:50

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In this episode Emma discusses the fear lots of people have about having fertility treatment like IVF abroad. Links Pick My Brain Call https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/pick-my-brain FREE SHORT GUIDE - to the process of having fertility treatment abroad step by step visit yourivfabroad.co.uk/free-guide-to-having-fertility-treatment-in-europe SERVICES…

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