Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing sincerity, and a truly concerning level of investment in pop culture. Text Me Back is a podcast ...
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Scratching the Surface is a podcast about design, theory, and creative practice. Hosted by Jarrett Fuller, each episode features wide-ranging conversations with designers, architects, writers, academics, artists, and theorists about how design shapes culture. Previous guests include architecture critic Paul Goldberger, MoMA design curator Paola Antonelli, architect and OMA partner Reinier de Graaf, Pentagram partner Michael Bierut, RISD President Rosanne Somerson, writer Kurt Andersen, and d ...
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India's most critically acclaimed chart-topping horror podcast featuring Indian Horror stories and Indian Creepypastas in audio and animated video format. Nikesh Murali (host) is a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winning writer, bestselling horror author & professional narrator. Podcast featured in Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, The Statesman, The Week, The Telegraph, Femina, Economic times, Mid-Day, The News M ...
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The BrownsDigest Podcast is a weekly sports podcast that provides news, commentary, reviews and updates on the Cleveland Browns. The podcast is hosted by Sports Illustrated writer Brandon Little and podcaster Logan White. Listen to the podcast every week on your favorite audio streaming platform and find up-to-date information on the Cleveland Browns on the Sports Illustrated BrownsDigest website: www.si.com/nfl/browns
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Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; ...
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Everything you wanted to know about evolution by natural selection in short, easy to digest, episodes. Hosted, and produced by writer Rick Coste.
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Going in-depth with pop culture, Drew Dixon and Tyler Burns go deeper with the writers of Christ and Pop Culture each week.
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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet
Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”
Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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A writing podcast for writers and curious readers, featuring interviews with authors, poets, agents and editors. Twice chosen as one of Writer’s Digest Magazine’s 101 Best Website for Writers. Vermont-grown.
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Empowered Nutrition helps busy women take control of their metabolic, hormonal, and digestive health. Registered Dietitian and board-certified Integrative and Functional Nutritionist Erin Skinner dishes on the most effective and accurate ways to leverage nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits to achieve optimal wellness (when time is limited). Erin uses an integrative and functional approach to address the root causes of chronic conditions that women experience the most. She specializes i ...
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2021 marks the centennial birthday of legendary writer and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry - and interestingly enough - this television icon who passed away over 30 years ago still has an enormous amount to say! Listen now as various celebrities and notables along with hosts Trent Vanegas and Rachel True digest and discuss quotes from Gene Roddenberry.
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Bite is a podcast for people who think hard about their food. Join acclaimed food and farming blogger Tom Philpott, Mother Jones editors Kiera Butler and Maddie Oatman, and a tantalizing guest list of writers, farmers, scientists, and chefs as they uncover the surprising stories behind what ends up on your plate. We'll help you digest the food news du jour, explore the politics and science of what you eat and why—and deliver plenty of tasty tidbits along the way.
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C. Hope Clark adores mystery, and now she's known for her two mystery series, set in rural South Carolina, the most well known being the award-winning Carolina Slade books. Her Edisto Beach mystery series debuts Fall 2014. But Hope is also a motivator and mentor, editor of FundsforWriters.com. Her website and newsletters reach 40K+ readers weekly, and she's a frequent speaker at conferences and events across the United States. Writer's Digest has selected FundsforWriters for its 101 Best Web ...
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It’s not another recap podcast- it’s a gameshow! First, we hyper-binge the series and analyze each season. In order to out-write the HWIC themselves, we have to first learn what makes them tick! Then, we will predict episode by episode what will happen in the final season. Finally, we’re going to write two unique and complete screenplays predicting the big ending of our beloved Riverdale. Who among us (Katie, Chantal, and the HWIC) has it in them to create the most bombastic, shocking, and e ...
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We all tune in daily to the big networks and attempt to digest there version of the same sporting events, where they try show after show to make you believe what they say is fact and not what you witnessed with you own eyes. The few nuggets of truth they report are always hidden and surrounded by filler with producers and writers opinions embellished by corporate watchdogs to be announced by real people reading the same packaged biased news one show after another. We promise to report the re ...
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A freelance writer who has worked for Maximum PC and Hot Hardware while writing for Press2Reset. I am an avid gamer with a specific love for PC Gaming. I host another podcast for P2R called Press Pass and hope to host many more podcasts focusing on the video game industry.
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Combining panels with publishing professionals, interviews with featured authors, and a rapid-fire Q&A between literary pals, Coordinates is not-your-average podcast! Co-hosted by KT Herr and Hannah Matheson, this long-form quarterly series has unique segments — "Fresh Pressed," "Fellow Traveler," "Hot Dish," and "From the Crossroads" — that invite you to listen all in one go or digest it in sections. Like a good book, Coordinates takes advantage of its robust runtime (usually 2 hours per ep ...
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This is the book of generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him: male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. Genesis 5:1,2 Quantum physics teaches that all thing are one. The Bible reveals that male and female are both called Adam and are one. The headlines of our daily papers tell us we are at war with each other and are separate. What went wrong? The exciting novel, I Am Adam, ...
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74. Peter Mendelsund (Originally aired 5/2/18)
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1:17:52Peter Mendelsund is a graphic designer, writer, and musician. Until recently he was the associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf where he designed book covers for everyone from James Joyce to Franz Kafka, Stieg Larsson and Simone De Beauvoir. In 2014, he published What We See When We Read and Cover and will publish his first novel, Same Same, next…
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Reviving a Series with Greta Boris - #292
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48:23Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris about REVIVING A SERIES, including the process authors can use to evaluate what went wrong with the original work; the importance of ensuring that titles, covers, and marketing strategies are brand right; and the specific steps authors can take to improve the books' craft, tighten plots, and align better with …
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Lindy and Meagan Decommission Their Dragon
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1:06:29This week, we’re happy to report that Hat Girl Summer continues with some incredible reporting from the Grace Jones concert that Meagan attended. HAT. She made friends with all the sapphics and twinks so sometimes life is still good??? BTW happy pride, listeners! If you’re reading this you’re officially a little GAY (complimentary!!!!!!!!!!!) And f…
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The Podcast Guest Playbook with Mark Leslie Lefebvre - #291
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1:02:02Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about THE PODCAST GUEST PLAYBOOK, including tips and strategies for being an effective podcast guest, emphasizing the importance of understanding the host's perspective, making the process as easy as possible for the host, and focusing on the value you can provide to the audience—if you do that, the b…
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Indian Noir X Issue 17 - The Ambulance Driver (Horror Anthology)
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7:50- Indian Noir will no longer be published on streaming platforms or YouTube—it is transitioning exclusively to Patreon. Subscribe now @ patreon.com/IndianNoir- Buy my collection of horror novellas TALES OF HORROR at https://amzn.to/42XxAu5- Donate via https://ko-fi.com/U7U03JREM to cover the web hosting and sfx costs.- Follow me on Instagram instag…
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Episode 10: Debut Author Jamie D'Amato's Road to Becoming a Published Writer
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56:11Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to turn a childhood passion for stories into a published novel? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with debut author Jamie D'Amato also known as J.L. D'Amato to discuss her journey to bringing "The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends" to life. Jamie's delightful and humorous gay vampi…
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Lindy and Meagan are Having a Hat Girl Summer
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1:13:00This week, Lindy wears a hat!!!! It’s Hat Girl Summer, and Lindy is patient zero. We know that could be the whole episode, BUT we have business to discuss. We have landed on a name for our $12 Patreon tier. Hint: It’s NOT Big Beautiful Listeners, but you miiiight just see BBL designated to something else in the near future. We love love loved heari…
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230. Sarah Whiting (Originally aired 3/29/23)
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1:00:39Sarah Whiting is an architect, writer, editor, and the current dean of Harvard GSD. She is a design principal and co-founder of WW Architecture and from 2010 to 2019, she served as the dean of Rice University's School of Architecture. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on architecture's relationship with politics, economics, and society. Her wr…
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The Traveling Writer in Life and on the Page with Luke Richardson - #290
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44:40Matty Dalrymple talks with Luke Richardson about THE TRAVELING WRITER IN LIFE AND ON THE PAGE, including how his travels to places like India, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Morocco have inspired his novels, as well as his process for incorporating realistic and vivid settings into his stories. He addresses the challenges writers face when creating stories …
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Indian Noir X Issue 16 - Lonely Rock (Horror Anthology)
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6:42- Indian Noir will no longer be published on streaming platforms or YouTube—it is transitioning exclusively to Patreon. Subscribe now @ patreon.com/IndianNoir- Buy my collection of horror novellas TALES OF HORROR at https://amzn.to/42XxAu5- Donate via https://ko-fi.com/U7U03JREM to cover the web hosting and sfx costs.- Follow me on Instagram instag…
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Lindy and Meagan are Professors in Stinkonomics
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1:01:51Important Mormon intel. A correction re: our innate sense of rhythm. The FaT ShoT DruG (that isn’t working). A new installment of Liam Neeson, Help! Lindy has been TAKEN by a Toxic Man: Debit Card Edition. Plus, our buried headline: Meagan’s Wikifeet. Apparently, Meagan has a robust and active page all to herself, leading Meagan to book the first f…
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Crafting Poetic Prose with Ran Walker - #289
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43:41Matty Dalrymple talks with Ran Walker about CRAFTING POETIC PROSE, including the nuanced art of using poetic devices in fiction to bring language to life, venturing into various literary techniques, including metaphor and simile, personification, symbolism, homonyms, homophones, and homographs, and onomatopoeia, and exploring how these elements can…
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Episode 9: Turning Rejections into Bestsellers with Author Kimberly Latrice Jones
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57:16Send us a text Ever wondered how a former clown from Ringling Brothers transitions to writing a Joker graphic novel for DC Comics? Join us on this episode of Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with Kimberly Latrice Jones, a New York Times bestselling author and NAACP Image Award nominee. From her early ambitions of becoming a picture book author …
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Indian Noir X Issue 15 - Shattered Sculptures (Horror Anthology)
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7:24An isolated sculptor, haunted by grief and solitude, begins to notice strange disturbances in his crumbling home at the edge of a dense forest. As the nights grow longer and the unease intensifies, the boundary between reality and nightmare starts to blur.- Indian Noir will no longer be published on streaming platforms or YouTube—it is transitionin…
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Lindy and Meagan are NOT Throwing Tarantulas
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54:34We would like to humbly announce that we are ✨ready ✨ to accept that Golden Globe for Podcasting despite them not being particularly interested!!! We won’t let that stop us 💫 This week, we are reaching deep into the mail bag. Strangely, all animal-themed (ani-mail bag??). You know us so well! You know who we wish knew us a little less? A problemati…
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Decoding Storytelling Tropes with Jennifer Hilt - #288
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39:21Matty Dalrymple talks with Jennifer Hilt about DECODING STORYTELLING TROPES, including the universality of about 40 tropes that cross various genres, especially the tropes of found family, misdirection, secrets and scars, and the ticking time bomb. Jennifer shares insights about how tropes like these help shape narratives and character motivations,…
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"This might as well be Oz," I thought, upon clearing the clouds approaching Paducah, Kentucky. I wouldn’t have been surprised to experience supersaturated sunshine, and perhaps a golden brick runway. Tales of faraway lands work magic on youthful minds, and although I’d never been here before, the stories of a special person from my youth had cast a…
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Lindy and Meagan are Scoot Scoot Scootin’ on Heaven’s Door
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1:07:22Ayyy no Nazi Pope! We’ll never put ketchup on a hot dog again! We’re on a new beat today called RELIGION 🙏👼 With America’s personality rankings in the toilet, a non-Nazi Pope was anything but guaranteed, but then we find out that our Chicago Pope has been beefing with JD Vance since the inauguration?? Okay, praise Him!! And next these BBWs have an …
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Hans Ulrich Obrist is a a curator, critic, and art historian. He’s the artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in London and the author of many books, including Ways of Curating, A Brief History of Curating, and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Curating But Were Afraid to Ask. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jarrett and Hans talk…
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Managing Your Editorial Crew with Roz Morris - #287
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41:31Matty Dalrymple talks with Roz Morris about MANAGING YOUR EDITORIAL CREW, including how authors can effectively manage their editing process, the role beta readers play in the development of an author's work, what the needs are for editing before submitting a work to a traditional publisher or an agent, and tips for indie authors on making the most…
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Episode 8: Navigating the Writing World: Author Denny S. Bryce and Literary Agent Eric Smith on MFA's, Craft and Career
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47:34Send us a text Ever wondered how fan fiction could pave the way to a bestselling author career? Tune into this inspiring double episode of Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the multifaceted Denny S. Bryce, who transitioned from running a PR and marketing firm to becoming a celebrated author and faculty member at Drexel University. Denny tak…
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Lindy and Meagan Are Sick at the Pool Party (feat. Sam Irby!)
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59:25This week, Lindy is dying :/ Bye girl!!! But the show must go on! So this week we are releasing a very special episode. An abridged semi-exclusive limited release Very Special Episode previously only heard on our Patreon! That’s right. It’s 2 Shrill 2 Furious: Portland Drift—our rewatch series of Shrill. Specifically, we’re talking about the Pool P…
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The New Normal of an Author Career with Johnny B. Truant - #286
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39:53Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE NEW NORMAL OF AN AUTHOR CAREER, including the evolving landscape of self-publishing, the dilemma of comparisonitis, the need to accept slow growth in one's author career as the new norm, the value of patience, and the warning signs when patience turns into a rut. Interview video at https://bit.l…
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Lindy and Meagan Hit Their Faces with Tiny Hammers
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1:07:34We have so many new delights to share with you. First off, we’re GORGEOUS?? Lindy washes her bangs and Meagan is absolutely slathered in rouge. Tune into our socials to see the evidence of this glow-up/looks-maxxing, and let us know if it’s worth all the effort @textmebackpod on IG. And we also share a BFF endorsement/reunion story that means every…
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Sarah Ichioka is an urbanist, strategist, curator, and writer. She’s the author, with Michael Pawlyn, of Flourish: Design Paradigms for our Planetary Emergency and the founder of Desire Lines, a disciplinary studio that helps places, communities, and organizations chart paths toward thriving futures. In this conversation, Jarrett and Sarah talk abo…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Art Taylor about WRITING SHORT, including common challenges faced by novelists transitioning to short stories. Art emphasizes the importance of economy, efficiency, and focus; shares practical advice on trimming word count while maintaining narrative impact, such as eliminating redundant phrases and opting for active voic…
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Episode 7: Empowering Voices: Connie Schofield Morrison's Journey Through Children's Literature
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55:01Send us a text What if your storytelling dreams could transform into an award-winning career? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the remarkable Connie Schofield Morrison, who shares her journey from managing her illustrator husband Frank Morrison to carving out her own path as a celebrated author. Connie's candid conversation cove…
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HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM! GET 👏US 👏OUTTA HERE 👏 Last week dire wolves, this week…Gayle King is in space? You might think that all of the world’s problems have been solved if we’re spending time doing this nonsense–but actually, nope! Believe it or not things are actually worse than ever! The BBWs are losing their minds in real time, but that’s oka…
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Training the Brain for Fiction Dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer - #284
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41:25Matty Dalrymple talks with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer about TRAINING THE BRAIN FOR FICTION DICTATION, including the differences in approach for fiction versus nonfiction. Sarah describes the challenges authors face when transitioning to dictating fiction and offers practical advice for overcoming mental blocks. Sarah also highlights the flexibility of …
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Hello faithful Text Me Backolytes and welcome new listeners (we’re sorry in advance to newbies! You could not have chosen a more wild starting place, but you’ll catch on fast!). Today Lindy and Meagan kick off with a humble but necessary installment of Department of Corrections: Peter Edition. Apparently one of these colonizing yahoos from last wee…
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The Nutrition Behavior Shift with Stephanie Notaras
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49:44Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Erin is joined by Stephanie Notaras, a seasoned dietitian, Director of the Dietician Counselling Skills Practice, and host of The Nutrition Counselling Podcast. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked emotional and psychological layers of nutrition change—what really keeps people stuck, and how both…
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Matt Owens is co-founder and Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, a brand studio based in Brooklyn, and author of the book, A Visible Distance: Craft, Creativity, and the Business of Design. A graduate of Cranbrook’s Graphic Design Program, he previously worked as an art director for Methodfive, founded a small design studio, One9nine,…
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Writing Pivots and the Power of Humility with Kevin Tumlinson - #283
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44:23Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Tumlinson about WRITING PIVOTS AND THE POWER OF HUMILITY, including Kevin's journey of moving from a pantser to an outliner. They discuss his reasons for adopting outlining, influenced by his co-authoring project with J.D. Barker, and the cognitive challenges he faced during the transition. Kevin also speaks candidl…
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Episode 6: Inside the World of Award-Winning YA and Children's Literature with Sarah Glenn Marsh
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58:48Send us a text Ever wondered how a ghost story can turn rejections into a celebrated book launch? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with award-winning YA and children's picture book author, Sarah Glenn Marsh. Hear about Sarah's inspiring journey from a book-loving teenager encouraged by a high school teacher to an accomplished author …
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Lindy and Meagan on Planes, Trains, and Subarus
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1:18:47If you thought Lindy’s train adventure was an unhinged delight YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT. This week it’s Meagan who hits the dusty trail on a trek from Washington, (District of Columbia) to Washington (State). Meagan bravely Dale Coopers her whole ass off with that tiny influencer mic. Along the way she endures a mid-flight beef with her evil auntie d…
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Unlocking the Power of Book Reviews with Rossana Corniel - #282
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41:31Matty Dalrymple talks with Rossana Corniel about UNLOCKING THE POWER OF BOOK REVIEWS, including the importance of reviews in understanding reader expectations and forming effective marketing strategies. Rossana discusses the finding that research shows that reviews can significantly impact sales and reader trust; the importance of tailoring your bo…
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Flight instructing offers some of the most rewarding flying there is. We experience the joy of fulfilling our students’ dreams of flight, become better pilots ourselves in the process, and develop lifelong friendships with many of those we teach. But among hours and hours of routine teaching and flying, there are occasional hard lessons, too, most …
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Lindy and Meagan Are Robbed at Fang Point
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1:01:40This week, Lindy and Meagan submit a heartfelt notes app apology. We are so sorry to all the snakes and worms and devoted listeners out there. To help mend some of these shattered fences, we bring you not just one…but THREE Snakes of the Week 🐍🐍🐍!!! Thank you to a loyal Husband listener Peter for submitting an iconic snake anecdote! And next, we ar…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we dive into a client-centered approach to nutrition and behavior change. Our guest, Ian, shares his insights on how practitioners can create sustainable change by focusing on empowerment first, education second. The conversation highlights the importance of small, realistic goal setting and understanding the emotio…
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Using Relevance to Save Your Darlings with Liesel Hill
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33:53Matty Dalrymple talks with Liesel Hill about USING RELEVANCE TO SAVE YOUR DARLINGS, including the importance of integrating emotional connection and subconscious storytelling to retain seemingly irrelevant scenes by making them essential. Topics include multi-tasking in scenes, pacing, evoking emotion, character arcs, purposeful character deaths, m…
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268. Lara Lesmes & Fredrik Hellberg
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1:10:50Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg are the founders of Space Popular, an architecture studio that explores relationships between media and the built environment through research, design, and artworks. They are also professors at the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna where they run the Architectural Design Studio 2. In…
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Episode 5: Crafting Futures: Jill Tew's Journey into Dystopian Romance and Diverse Fiction
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52:14Send us a text What if you could transform stress-filled corporate days into successful storytelling? Our guest, Jill Tu, did just that. We talk about her inspiring journey from high-demand corporate jobs to becoming the debut author of "The Dividing Sky," a cozy dystopian romance set in a hyper-capitalist future. Jill's story begins with a pivotal…
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Episode 2 Bestseller Blueprint: Sadiqa Johnson's Secrets to Literary Success
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53:27Send us a text Join us as New York Times bestselling author Sadiqa Johnson shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Embark on a literary voyage with us as I, JD Myall, sit down with Sadiqa Johnson, a celebrated author known for her gripping novels like 'The Yellow Wife.' Sadiqa's journey is a testament to the power of storytelling and persistence, m…
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Episode 3 Unveiling the Art of Dark Academia: Ava Reid on Crafting Bestsellers and Navigating Literary Fame
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58:34Send us a text When the blank page becomes a canvas for a bestselling novel, what's the secret behind the first stroke of genius? Ava Reid, acclaimed author of dark academia's gripping tales, joins us to unravel the artistry of hooking readers from the get-go. She opens up about her own transformation from writing in solitude to embracing the glari…
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Episode 1 Unlock the Secrets to Writing a New York Times Bestselling Novel with Gilly Segal
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1:00:29Send us a text Join us as New York Times best-selling author Gilly Segal shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Transitioning from law to literary stardom, Gilly unfolds her remarkable journey from hidden manuscripts to her collaboration with Kimberly Jones on the acclaimed YA hit "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight." She offers invaluable insights on…
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Episode 4 How Tess Sharpe Turned a YA Novel into a Netflix Thriller!
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1:01:38Send us a text From childhood notebook scribbles to groundbreaking queer YA novels, New York Times bestselling author Tess Sharpe's journey exemplifies resilience and creativity. On "Craft Chat Chronicles," Tess shares the thrill and challenges of seeing her novel "The Girls I've Been" adapted for Netflix. She discusses the importance of community …
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From Programmer to Sci-Fi Author and YouTuber: Kris KM Fajardo on Writing 'Local Heavens' and Building Authenticity
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50:55Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to leave a tech career for the unpredictable world of full-time writing? Join us as we sit down with debut author KM Fajardo who shares her inspiring journey from programming to penning her own cyberpunk retelling of "The Great Gatsby." KM opens up about the joys and hurdles of transitioning genres from li…
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