A podcast for beginner self publishers to learn more about writing, self publishing and marketing their books.
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Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. On the Writer Craft Podcast, we help authors stay motivated and inspired, finish their books, and show them how to analyze and diagnose areas of challenge in their manuscripts once it's written.
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This podcast is a repository for Dan Kent's sermons.
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The Parable Arrows Podcast: Where hosts Josh and Femi wrestle with stories to seek deeper truths. The Parable Arrows team engages a story such as a movie or show, spends time self reflecting, then connects to ask questions inspired by the story to better understand God and others. Find their original short fiction and additional content at: https://www.parablearrows.com/
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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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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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A Podcast of original short stories by women
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BEING Studio presents SPEAK, a podcast where artists with developmental disabilities tell their own stories. In Season 2, we are bringing you new artists, new art, musical collaborations, and a mini docu-series on disability rights in Ontario. BEING is a community of artists with developmental disabilities. Find out more: www.beingstudio.ca
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This is the podcast of an aspiring author! Writing is a creative outlet that many like to enjoy. Here, I talk about my inspiration and why I love to write. This podcast is all about books, authors, and everything about the written word. Happy listening!
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For those who have a book trapped in their soul screaming to come out.
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Author James Scott interviews writers, editors, agents, and book lovers of all types about what goes into their writing and what they get out of their reading.
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Ask Your Editor is a WRITING podcast for WRITERS, discussing the writing process, the writer's life, and other creative writing topics from the perspective of two fabulous ladies: one experienced writer and a developmental editor of fiction.
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Have you ever wished you had a group of friends you could chat with every few weeks about all things writing? Well, now you do. The & then write podcast is for writers who have a deep passion for their craft and process. Writers who are looking for a healthy dose of motivation and inspiration. And those wanting to connect with other writers. Welcome, you’ve found your tribe. Visit andthenwrite.com for more info about the podcast, and for instructions on how to join the podcast discussion group.
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The Nine Dots Prize is a prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary societal issues. The aim of the Prize is to promote, encourage and engage innovative thinking to address problems facing the modern world. We look for entries that are based on evidence and research but that are written creatively for a wide audience. These podcasts aim to help applicants think about key aspects of their work before submitting a response to the Prize.
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The Fantasy and sci-fi book club discussion podcast you have been missing. Literature discussion done right! We, The Shoutouts, from Lyket Entertainment, have a book club discussion on our favorite fantasy and sci-fi literature with select wine, beer, ale, and rum. We will often be reading Brandon Sanderson and the Cosmere, Brent Weeks, Stephen King, Robert Jordan, and many more. We like books, we like fantasy, we like sci-fi, we like craft drinks, and we love shenanigans! Join us, read with ...
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It was the summer of 1917. Abelia Brody and Robert Bishop are two lonely people brought together by fate, in a time of war. Lilac Wine weaves their story through the lens of history. Join author Bruce Janu as he reads from his novel-in-progress, bringing his audience on a candid journey through the creative writing process. Become part of the process, offer suggestions and constructive criticism. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Join the discussion, make ...
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How Point of View Affects Your Story (Ep202)
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51:07How POV Affects Your Story PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays and Monthly Reflections are always free for all members on my Patreon page. But I don…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP523 - Mia Brody - Writing Short Romance (Classic Replay)
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51:50Writing compelling short romance targeting the timed short reads categories (2 hours or less) is a real skill and this is a classic replay of one of the Queens of instalove / short romance: Mia Brody. No matter what length book you're writing, there is something in this episode for you, not least of all Mia's inspiring persistence working with heal…
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Finding Voice and Author Identity with Anne Abel (Ep202)
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51:29Main Topic: Finding Voice and Author Identity Through Social Media, with guest Anne Abel. PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays and Monthly Reflection…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP522 - Chloe Archer: Juggling A Day Job With Your Author Career
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1:01:41Wondering how to juggle a demanding full-time job with having an author career too? We’re joined today by the fabulous Chloe Archer, who is doing exactly that! Chloe Archer writes popular queer sci-fi and paranormal rom-coms. And alongside her author career, Chloe also works full-time as a Film Studies Professor, which makes her perfect for this ep…
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#292 – Motivation for Writers: Tracking Progress and Learning from Noir Fiction
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42:23Welcome to Episode 292 of the Spun Today Podcast! In this episode, host Tony Ortiz dives deep into the writing life, inviting listeners into another motivating free writing session. Tony shares his latest writing stats and candidly discusses the ups and downs of creative consistency, including the struggles of writer’s block and the magic of findin…
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(Valerie): launching my four-month book coaching container Aligned Author TODAY. The price is drastically cut this week (it's $667 off the regular price, and for 24 hours only starting now, the paid in full price -- with an extra whole month of coaching for free and ANOTHER LIVE discount on top-- is $1333 for FIVE months of coaching. The price will…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP521 - Marketing Without Paid Ads with Vanessa Vale (Classic Replay)
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124 | How nature can heal your brain with Darryl Jones, author of (Be)Wilder
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37:52In episode 124, urban ecologist and past guest Darryl Jones returns to discuss the power of nature to heal your brain and other topics from his latest book, (Be)Wilder, which delves into elephants in Thailand, bearded pigs in Borneo, and conservationist farmers in the Snowy Mountains. Darryl also speaks about the recent brain surgery he underwent a…
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Ep 50 Part 3: Being Fully Known in K-Pop Demon Hunters
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14:20In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of K-Pop Demon Hunters by reflecting on the film's themes through the lens of Scripture. We explore Romans 3, Psalm 139, John 15, and 2 Corinthians 12, seeing how each passage speaks to hiding, weakness, and the longing to be truly known. We talk about the tension between seeking human approval and receivi…
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Ep 50 Part 2: Engaging Faith in K-Pop Demon Hunters
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18:48In this episode, we dive into the audience and deeper themes of K-Pop Demon Hunters. We reflect on how the film seems tailor-made for younger adult viewers, with vibrant animation and approachable ideas that make it a great "training wheels analyzer" for media engagement. We also wrestle with who this movie might not be for, especially some Christi…
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Ep 50 Part 1: When K-Pop Meets the Powers of Darkness
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14:10In this episode, we break down the story of K-Pop Demon Hunters, where the girl group Huntr/x fights to save the world from demonic forces hidden behind the glitz of the music industry. We explore how their rivalry with the darkly hypnotic Saja Boys escalates into a battle against temptation, deception, and spiritual decay. As we unpack the film's …
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#291 – Crafting Horror and Humanity: Behind the Scenes with The Night Visitor’s Blu Topalli and Peter Stass
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1:39:26On today’s episode of Spun Today, host Tony Ortiz sits down with the powerhouse creative duo Blarime ‘Blu’ Topalli and Peter Stass—veteran writers, filmmakers, and the minds behind the atmospheric new horror podcast, The Night Visitor. Together, they dive deep into the art of collaboration, exploring how blending backgrounds in gothic fiction, come…
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Onboarding Ghostwriting Clients: How to Identify Needs, Set Scope, and Build Trust (Ep200)
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48:42Free masterclass: The Alchemy of Memory — Writing the Hybrid Memoir (Wed, Oct 8, 2025). Learn to braid personal narrative with research, family history, and big ideas—plus structures, privacy choices, and momentum tools. Includes a short meditation + oracle card pull. Save your seat → valerieihsan.com/hybrid *** Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Upda…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP520 - What We've Learned In 10 Years of Podcasting
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42:46On 2.10.2015 we published our very first SPA Girls Podcast episode and OH THE NERVES! But we persisted and here we are, ten years later, ten years wiser, 520 episodes later and a million magic moments of inspiration, advice, publishing wisdom and fellow author interviews and shenanigans recorded. So what are our “acorns of wisdom” we’ve learned fro…
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September 28, 2025 Dan Kent introduces the problem of pride and how it is rooted in hierarchical systems where we measure ourselves against others. We are unable to love others when we are constantly evaluating them and ourselves. We must opt out of this system and learn to see all as equals, all equally loved. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/…
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Intentionality in Writing: Hendrika de Vries on Resistance, Feminism, and Telling the Truth (Ep199)
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1:04:27Main Topic: "Intentionality in Writing: Hendrika de Vries on Resistance, Feminism, and Telling the Truth" PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays and Mo…
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Bonus: Daredevil’s Writing Lessons (Companion to Ep. 288)
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3:30Daredevil isn’t just a great superhero story — it’s also packed with lessons for writers. In this bonus episode, I pull together key takeaways from our Episode 288 breakdown and frame them as quick, standalone insights you can apply to your own creative work. And don’t miss the free companion guide that goes along with this episode! The Spun Today …
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP519 - Marketing For Authors with Olivia Zugay
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1:00:53Author Business and Marketing Strategist, Olivia Zugay, is here with some wonderful tips on gaining discoverability, improving reader retention and focussing on long-game thinking without overly relying on chaotic social media! Olivia Zugay is a business and marketing strategist for self-published fiction authors. As the founder of Story Flow Solut…
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In this bonus episode, we revisit our original SMART analysis of Sinners after hearing an alternate experience with the film. We reflect on how media impacts our hearts and minds, sharing our own wrestlings with conviction, entertainment, and spiritual discernment. Our conversation explores the church's complicated relationship with art, especially…
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#290 – Building the Lucas Literacy Lab: One Writer’s Journey from Home Classroom to School Founder
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1:23:31Welcome back to the Spun Today podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Tony Ortiz sits down with returning guest Amanda Lucas—educator, writer, and now founder of her very own microschool, the Lucas Literacy Lab. Amanda shares her incredible journey of resilience, starting from homeschooling her daughters during the pandemic to navigating the bure…
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SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors
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1:01:15Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that's well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels w…
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123 | How to sell a million copies with Matt Rogers, author of 'The Forsaken'
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41:44How do you write thirty-five novels in a decade and sell a million copies while doing it? Bestselling author Matt Rogers is here to share his secrets. Matt began writing fiction at age six, then dropped out of university to pursue writing full time. He discusses the differences in traditional and self-publishing, how his obsession with philosophy h…
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#289 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers (Re-release)
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2:23:45Welcome to Episode 269 of Spun Today, where we dive deep into personal stories of resilience, reflection, and creativity in the face of one of the most transformative events in modern history—the 9/11 attacks. Today, we are honored to have a plethora of voices sharing their firsthand experiences, each providing a unique lens on that tragic day. Fro…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie
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1:02:36Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check…
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Ep 48 Part 3: Beyond the Arena, The True Legacy
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11:04In the final episode of our Gladiator 2 series, we bring "A Touch of The Word" by connecting the film's themes to scripture. Our discussion centers on how biblical passages like Daniel 1–2, Matthew 10, Romans 13, Galatians 5, and Revelation 20 resonate with the movie's questions of power, obedience, and eternal consequence. We explore how Christian…
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In Part 2 of our SMART analysis of Gladiator 2, we turn our focus to the Audience and offer a Rethink of the film's central themes. We talk about who might struggle with the movie's emphasis on manipulation, bitterness, and vengeance, and why others could actually find it to be a healthy challenge. We highlight Lucius's journey as a cautionary tale…
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Ep 48 Part 1: Vengeance and Victory in Gladiator 2
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18:01In this episode, we begin our SMART analysis of Gladiator 2 with a focus on its Summary and Message. The story follows Lucius Verus Aurelius—secretly Maximus's son—whose life of peace is destroyed when Rome invades Numidia, killing his wife and enslaving him. Driven by vengeance, Lucius rises as a gladiator, discovers his true identity, and ultimat…
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August 31, 2025 In this closeout sermon for the Testify! series, Dan Kent surveys the key points of Revelation 10 and 11 and highlights how the testimony of the church is crucial to what God is doing in the world. He then challenges us to practice the call to Testify! More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/provoking-the-beast/ BOOKS: https://b…
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The Art of Starting Over: Getting Back Into Your Writing Flow (Ep198)
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39:29✨ Writer Craft Podcast | Episode 198 🎙️ The Art of Starting Over: Getting Back Into Your Writing Flow 📅 Recorded on September 3, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Valerie Ihsan & Erick Mertz 💬 Episode Summary Welcome back, Writers and Crafters! In this soul-nourishing episode, Valerie and Erick explore what it really takes to return to your writing routine after a …
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122 | Bonus ep! How to be a fictional character with Felix ShannonÂ
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28:07In episode 122, Ashley asks fellow crime fiction fan and podcaster what it's like to find yourself as a fictional character in a new novel from one of your favourite authors. Felix 'Flex' Shannon shares his experience of being fictionalised in the latest mystery novel from Sulari Gentill, Five Found Dead. Hear from Sulari in ep 121! Felix Shannon i…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay)
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54:06Like most of our guests, NYT Bestseller Michele Scott's success didn’t happen overnight and there were huge ups and downs. She shares her journey towards finding the right agent, having books optioned, marketing plans, upskilling yourself and writing in different genres. This is a classic replay, well worth a relisten for Michele's fantastic advice…
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How to Write a Book That Grows Your Business and Honors Your Spirit (Ep197)
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27:53Main Topic: How to Write a Book That Grows Your Business and Honors Your Spirit (Help soul-led entrepreneurs see how writing a book can amplify their work without losing authenticity or feeling salesy.) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/va…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief!
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38:58It's conference debrief time! We’re here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep409-six-figures-with-short-romance-with-sadie-king/ AK Mulford talks TikTok : https:…
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121 | The crucial element is not panicking with Sulari Gentill, author of 'Five Found Dead'
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45:32When bestselling author Sulari Gentill was diagnosed with stage four cancer, she decided to write the ending she wanted. In episode 121, she joins James and Ashley to discuss her seventeenth novel, Five Found Dead, which features a main character riding the Orient Express to celebrate his recent cancer recovery – and who ends up solving several mur…
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From Reserved to Ravishing: Writing Spicy Scenes that Feel True to You, with guest HR Cole (EP196)
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1:03:40Main Topic: From Reserved to Ravishing: Writing Spicy Scenes That Still Feel True to You (with guest HR Cole) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays an…
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#288 - Daredevil’s Gray Morality and Emotional Hooks: Storytelling Insights for Writers
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1:03:49Welcome to Episode 288 of the Spun Today Podcast with Tony Ortiz, where creativity takes the spotlight and storytelling is always at the heart of the conversation. In this episode, Tony dives deep into the writing brilliance of the Daredevil TV series, exploring seasons one through four and unearthing valuable insights every writer and creative can…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP514 - Interview with Annika Martin (Classic Replay)
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1:10:28Writing bestselling romance with incredible character chemistry is something that NYT Bestseller Annika Martin excels in. Annika, who also publishes romantic suspense as Carolyn Crane, has seen incredible success writing two books a year (on average) and publishing wide. This is a classic replay episode (originally recorded in 2021) where Annika re…
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The Book You Were Born to Write: Legacy Crafting, Part 3 of 3 (Ep195)
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16:40Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Valerie): hard stuff at home (sharing that with my patrons, and a little on social media) (Erick): What are you reading? Valerie: Just finished: Austin Kleon's Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad Creative Act (Rick Rubin) and Anne Abel's new book High Hopes (out in September .. She'l…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP513 - Interview with Anya Mora: Writing Through Tough Times
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1:02:20When the going gets tough, it can be really hard to get (or keep) going. Today's episode has empathetic and practical advice from the incredible Anya Mora about working through life challenges, recovering from burnout, trusting your instincts and dealing with things that often throw us “off course” from our author life. About Anya Anya Mora is the …
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The Book You Were Born to Write: Where Ego Meets Soul, Part 2 of 3 (Ep194)
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17:22Main Topic: Today's episode is all about Ego Meeting Soul (the inner vs outer world of writing) In our last episode of the mini podcast series The Book You Were Born to Write, we listened for the first whispers of the book inside you. We honored that quiet knowing — the call to finally write the book that's been circling your spirit. And today… we'…
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120 | If society collapses, head to the beach with Michelle Prak, author of 'Barren Cape'
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33:46In episode 120, bestselling author Michelle Prak discusses how she set her latest thriller against the backdrop of Australia's housing crisis and why she writes flawed, sometimes rash characters. She also reflects on how growing up in a lower socio-economic home influenced her love of reading and her ambition to be a writer, and also how it delayed…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP512 - Manifesting Success with Renee Rose (Classic Replay)
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56:54You're worth it and your work is worth it. 15-time USA Today bestselling romance author Renee Rose is passionate about helping other authors find and maintain an abundance mindset to catapult their careers and create their best future. She employs energetic tools and techniques to help her clients clear resistance and money blocks, access their inn…
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#287 – Creative Accountability, AI Tools for Writers, Insights from Ta-Nehisi Coates and More! (Free Writing Session)
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51:34Welcome back to the Spun Today podcast! In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the creative process, taking you behind the scenes of his own writing journey. This is a special “free writing session” episode, where Tony shares his candid writing stats—celebrating the progress, confronting the setbacks, and reflecting on what it really takes to …
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