Best Thesaurus Podcasts (2026)

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Epitome Anatomy: Renovation of Grief and Victory 17:39

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In this lively episode, Wish takes us on a reflective journey through the whirlwind of 2025. With themes of grief, victory, and renewal, Wish shares personal stories of renovation and resilience, reminding us that life is a series of renovations—both literal and metaphorical. As we bid farewell to the year, Wish encourages us to embrace change, fin…

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Becca Puglisi – Why Your Characters Keep Shrugging (And How to Fix It with The Emotion Thesaurus) 34:22

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Becca Puglisi is an international speaker and bestselling author who has sold over one million copies of her Thesaurus series, with The Emotion Thesaurus being her flagship book. Starting as critique partners on Critique Circle, Becca and co-author Angela Ackerman discovered they both struggled with showing character emotions—Becca's characters wer…

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Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe (Butthole Edition) 1:22:09

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about the Bad Sex in Fiction Awards. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hilton: https://www.instagram.com/le…

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It Would Be Really Sad If You Ate Your Baby Right Now 1:30:33

8d ago1:30:33

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about Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012). Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Huge thank you to our guest, Hayley! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia H…

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Walt Hampton – The 6 Paths to Finishing Your Book (Even When You’re Busy) 42:38

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Walt Hampton is the Acquisitions Editor and Director of Marketing at Summit Press Publishing, where he reviews incoming manuscripts and helps authors do more than simply publish—he helps them get the book out into the world in a big way. Walt works with entrepreneurs and high-performing professionals to turn their books into keynotes, programs, coa…

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Nicholas Keating-Casbarro – Creating Factions, Religion, and Government for Your Fictional World 48:20

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Nicholas Keating-Casbarro is the author and creator of the Vitilarium Universe, a far-future sci-fi series following humanity after becoming multi-planetary. With seven books planned, Nicholas crafts character-focused stories exploring themes of power, corruption, government structure, and humanity's potential futures. A former medical professional…

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I'm Trying to Go to Candycane Falls and Bone Down 1:38:29

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about "Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance" by Riane Konc. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Thanks to our guest, Brooke! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/ch…

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A Whisper of Smoke with Burnt Tavern 57:02

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Send us a text Join us for an epic dive into bourbon history and flavor on this episode of Bourbon with Friends! We're cracking open the story behind Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a brand-new Kentucky gem that's already turning heads with its twice-burned, reborn legacy. Hosts Bryan, Jerm and Joe chat with founders Bennett Clark and Royce Blevins about une…

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Horny for Bubble Letters 1:11:31

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about "The Average 7th Grade Girl" by Christina Kann. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hilton: https://www…

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Epitome Anatomy: Beauty 20:26

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Wish gives a pep talk about the distorted beauty standards of the present. From the absurdity of Hollywood's narrow, unrealistic beauty standards to the pressures of social media perfection, Wish dishes out the real talk on embracing your unique self. With a mix of humour and heart, she urges you to ditch the filters and flaunt your true beauty. Tu…

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S27E4 - Danny Tang Jon Pardy Matt Staples Rob Gardner 1:39:29

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For our final show of 2025, we welcome high-stakes poker player and Triton ambassador Danny Tang. We've also got poker player, reality TV star and ACR pro Jon Pardy. For strategy, Matt Staples plays 32 against his brother Jaime. Rob Gardner stops by to discuss the hot topic of content marketing in poker. Plus Memer-in-Chief Barry Carter has all the…

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I Remember When I Got My First Thesaurus 1:11:50

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about "The Me I'd Like Others to See" by Leah Johnson with George M. Johnson. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Please check out Leah Johnson! https://www.byleahjohnson.com/ As well as George M. Johnson! https://iamgmjohnson.com/ And grab their new book, There's Always Next Year: https://bookshop.org/a/97181/9780374391690 Support us! Buy…

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Michael Drew – Why Self-Published Authors Can't Hit Major Bestseller Lists (And What to Do Instead) 57:27

23d ago57:27

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Michael Drew is the founder of PromoteABook.com (established 25 years ago) and BookRetreat.com, with a track record of helping 132 consecutive books hit major bestseller lists including The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Success Magazine. Starting his career at age 18 as the #3 salesperson at Executive Excellence (a division of…

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Hotaling & Co.: An inside look with Kevin Aslan 58:08

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Send us a text Join us for an epic dive into San Francisco's whiskey scene on this episode of Bourbon With Friends! Hosts Brian, Germ, and Martin reunite with special guest Kevin Aslan, Head Distiller at Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling), to unpack the magic behind Old Potrero Rye, Hirsch Selected Bourbons, and more. From pot-still secret…

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Thanksgiving Etymology Interlude 9:15

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It's Thanksgiving Thanksgiving for everybody Except for EuropeansBy Christina Kann & Lelia Hilton

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Epitome Anatomy: Narrative 19:04

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Let's actively dissect the concept of "Narrative" and its decisive role in shaping our perceptions and beliefs online, which translates to our daily lives. Host Wish Peacocke reveals how narratives influence our understanding of reality, often driven by the stories we consume online. Listeners are challenged to critically evaluate the narratives th…

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Amy Suto – The Three-Pillar System for Making Six Figures as a Self-Published Author 43:02

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Amy Suto is a seven-figure freelance writer, memoir ghostwriter, bestselling author, and founder of the top Substack newsletter Make Writing Your Job. Starting as a Hollywood TV writer working for minimum wage as an assistant, Amy discovered that freelancing could outpace traditional entertainment industry earnings. She's flown to countries like Au…

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S27E3 - Jen Shahade David Docherty Blaise Bourgeois Jesse Sylvia 1:38:20

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This week, we are joined by poker player, chess champion, author, podcaster and ambassador Jen Shahade. We’ve also got Irish open champion David Docherty. For strategy, Blaise Bourgeois brings us a multiway spot from the online streets. Jesse Sylvia stops by to discuss the upcoming WPT World Championships. Plus, the never to be dethroned reigning G…

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The Lock-In 110 - Natalie Bromley 1:02:37

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This week, the lads are locked in with poker player, PartyPoker Live ambassador and football podcaster Natalie Bromley. In what is an eclectic episode, the trio buzz around lots of poker stories. Bromley brings her vast experience as a broadcaster and pundit as they discuss the performances of women at the recent NAPT and how it is cementing the id…

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Kellan Lutz's Wig Is Completely Unforgiveable 1:39:20

2M ago1:39:20

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about Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012). Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Thanks to our guest, Gretchen! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hilton:…

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Dave King – Self-Editing Techniques Every Fiction Writer Must Know Before Publishing 36:45

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Dave King is a professional fiction editor with over 35 years of experience and co-author of the bestselling writing manual Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, which has sold over 200,000 copies and been adopted as a textbook worldwide. With translations into Italian, Taiwanese, Japanese, and Korean, the book maintains its position in Amazon's top 10…

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Epitome Anatomy: IRL 22:50

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Wish probes (and rants) into the concept of "In Real Life" (IRL) and the challenges of navigating a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions. Let's explore how our online personas often overshadow our real-world experiences, leading to a disconnect from reality, through Wish's personal reflections and cultural observations. This episode…

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Louise Harris – The Four Types of Editing Every Author Needs 38:01

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Louise Harris is the founder and president of Last Research and Editing, a comprehensive editing service specializing in both fiction and nonfiction books. With a journalism degree from the University of Maryland, Louise discovered early in her career that she's better at editing others' work than writing her own—a realization that shaped her 20+ y…

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That's What Lobotomies Are For 50:52

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about "Rescue Me" by 24/7. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hilton: https://www.instagram.com/leelz4realz/…

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Lucy McCarraher of BookMagic AI – Using AI to Write Your Book (Without AI Writing Your Book) 47:03

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Lucy McCarraher is the founder of Rethink Press (a hybrid publisher specializing in business books) and BookMagic AI (an AI-assisted writing platform). Over 12 years, she has mentored over 2,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders through the book-writing process, making her the UK's most experienced business book mentor. Lucy's background spans the…

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S27E2 - Phil Galfond Hayley Hanna Andreas Mavromoustakis Ray Wheatley 1:44:08

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This week, we are joined by poker legend Phil Galfond. We also welcome to the show poker player and Twitch streamer Hayley Hanna. We’ve got a strategy segment with our pal and crusher Andreas Mavromoustakis. Ray Wheatley stops by to discuss his poker journey as a serious recreational. Plus, the greatest Memer in the history of the game Barry Carter…

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Barbara Boyd – The Venn Diagram Strategy: Writing Nonfiction Books That Actually Get Read 39:21

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Barbara Boyd is a certified book coach through Author Accelerator who has guided over 100 authors through the nonfiction writing process. With expertise in helping experts transform their knowledge into published books, Barbara specializes in the strategic foundation work that makes writing easier—from defining target audiences to creating actionab…

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Brooke, This Episode's for You 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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about "A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets," an American Girl book. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann L…

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Evan Gow of StoryOrigin – How to Grow Your Author Newsletter from Zero to Thousands 47:33

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Evan Gow is the founder and indie developer of StoryOrigin, an all-in-one platform designed to help authors manage their book marketing infrastructure. After writing short stories in high school and working in tech and entrepreneurship, Evan returned to his passion for writing while building tools for the author community. Frustrated by authors jug…

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Dale L. Roberts – The Complete Guide to Publishing Wide Across Multiple Platforms 44:24

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Dale L. Roberts is an award-winning author and self-publishing educator with over a decade of experience in the indie publishing industry. He's the author of "Wide Publishing for Authors," a comprehensive guide that helps authors break free from Amazon-only publishing and expand their reach across multiple platforms. Dale is known for his conversat…

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I Think Bella Is a Pillow Princess 2:19:02

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about "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Thanks to our guest, Bekah! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hil…

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Epitome Anatomy: Verbal Fingerprint 11:56

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Wish just had a realisation about the concept of 'verbal tics'—the unique linguistic patterns that define how individuals express themselves. She discusses how our choice of words and language reflects our personalities and how these verbal fingerprints can create a recognisable identity. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates the connection b…

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Rodney Miles – What First-Time Authors Need to Know Before Self-Publishing 37:31

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Rodney Miles is the author of the Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing series and a self-publishing consultant who has worked on over 300 book projects. With a lifelong love of books that started with his mother reading at red lights, Rodney transitioned from business ownership to professional writing after the Florida real estate market collapsed.…

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Alexa Nazzaro - Effective Book Launch Strategies That Actually Work 37:29

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Alexa Nazzaro is the founder of Axel Author Group, a publishing services company with the memorable tagline "we won't let you publish crap." With a background in writing and business communications, Alexa transitioned into author services after helping a client with an ebook project. Her passion for the creative process led her to support authors a…

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Crushes on the Neopets Fairies 1:13:24

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about "Topaz" & "Marigold" by Ali Gordon. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Please check out our guest, Ali Gordon! Buy her new book, We Have Reached the End of Our Show: https://bookshop.org/a/97181/9781957833217 IG: https://www.instagram.com/msalicenutting/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneandonlyratboy Support us! Buy merch: https:/…

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Matt Briel of Lulu.com – How to Create and Sell Spiral Bound Books with Print on Demand 39:15

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Matt Briel is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Lulu.com, a self-publishing platform that has been a leader in print-on-demand technology since 2002. Founded by tech entrepreneur Bob Young, Lulu specializes in direct sales solutions and offers unique publishing options that major distributors don't provide—most notably spiral bound (coil…

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Burn After Reading Preview: I'm Gonna Go Talk to the Dragon, See If I Care 9:27

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about The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Christina Kann: https://linktr.ee/christinakann Lelia Hilton: https://www.instagram.com/leelz4realz/ Check out the other wonderful podcasts on Deus Ex Media:…

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Tom Wilde of ProWritingAid – Understanding Passive Voice and Why You're Overusing It 39:58

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Tom Wilde is the Head of Partnerships at ProWritingAid, a comprehensive writing toolkit designed for storytellers and creative writers. With a background as an English teacher, Tom brings educational expertise to helping writers understand craft elements like passive voice, sentence structure, and readability. ProWritingAid has evolved from a gramm…

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Epitome Anatomy: Bitch 12:09

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Wish explores the multifaceted nature of the word 'bitch,' sharing personal anecdotes and societal observations. The conversation delves into the evolution of the term, its implications across various contexts, and a recent encounter at a drugstore that highlights human behaviour in hot-mess situations. Wish emphasises the importance of compassion …

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S27E1 - Barny Boatman Joe Beevers Chance Kornuth Roland Boothby 1:31:40

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What a SEASON 27 curtain raiser we have got! We are joined by not one but two Hendon Mobsters - poker legends Barny Boatman and Joe Beevers are here. For strategy, Chance Kornuth stops by to break down a very funky hand from his deep run in the BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship at Borgata. Roland Boothby talks about The Hendon Mob Championship.…

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They Have Ruined Everything Including Yapping 1:15:12

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about GOSSIP and its sexist malignment! Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Please check out our guest, Nic! https://www.instagram.com/thicclizziemcguire/ We made a new shirt based on this episode! https://burnbeforemerch.com/products/yapping-is-feminist Sources used in this episode: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/benefits-of-gossip…

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Nick Thacker – Quit Your Day Job: How to Become a Full-Time Author in 12 Months 52:16

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Nick Thacker is a bestselling author of over 45 books across multiple genres, including the 16-book Harvey Bennett thriller series. What makes Nick's story unique is that he never wanted to be a writer—he hated writing in school and only started his first book as a Christmas gift for his father. After working in marketing and web design, Nick appli…

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Ellen Erikson – How to Publish Classic Books Legally: The Complete Public Domain Guide 31:26

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Ellen Erikson is a publisher with over 30 books in her catalog, including both self-authored titles and public domain editions. She specializes in helping authors understand how to legally republish classic works by adding value through professional formatting, contemporary cover design, and thoughtful annotations. Ellen teaches other publishers ho…

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These People Don't Read the Books 1:33:09

3M ago1:33:09

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about Banned Book Week with Mary-Peyton from Wildling Press. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Please check out our guest, Mary-Peyton, at Wildling Press: https://www.wildlingpress.com/ ALA website: https://www.ala.org/bbooks Here's that PowerPoint: https://www.hanovergop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pamunkey-Regional-Library-System_Ha…

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Oriana Leckert – How to Fund Your Book with Kickstarter: From First Campaign to Six Figures 41:33

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Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, a public benefit corporation dedicated to bringing creative projects to life through crowdfunding. As both a writer and publishing industry expert, Oriana oversees one of Kickstarter's most dynamic categories, working with authors ranging from emerging indie writers to major bestselling autho…

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S26E7 - Stephen Chidwick Andreas Mavromoustakis Craig Tapscott 1:39:27

3M ago1:39:27

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What a show we’ve got for our Season 26 curtain closer! We are joined by one of the greatest to ever play the game Stephen Chidwick. We also welcome Cypriot break out star Andreas Mavromoustakis. For strategy, we look at a very cool hand that Andreas played in the WSOP online main event. Craig Tapscott stops by to discuss his ‘Mind Games’ series of…

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Audrey Hughey - The 90-Day Planning Revolution: Why Most Author Goals Fail Before They Start 46:49

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Audrey Hughey is a planner creator, author, and productivity expert who specializes in helping writers stay organized and achieve their publishing goals. After struggling to balance writing with raising toddlers, attending school, and freelance work, she created comprehensive author planners that have become essential tools for thousands of writers…

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Do Better Than the Folk Storytellers of Old 1:30:49

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about JK Rowling. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2020. Thanks for listening to Burn Before Reading! Thanks to our guest, Danni! Support us! Buy merch: https://burnbeforemerch.com/ Sign up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/burnbeforepod Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnbeforepod/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/b…

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Epitome Anatomy: Trauma 17:41

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Wish explores the concept of trauma, its definitions, and the implications of its overuse in modern society. There is an emphasis on the importance of distinguishing between genuine trauma and everyday life challenges, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of emotional experiences. This discussion highlights the need for sensitivity towards t…

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Christina Graves - The Psychological Thriller That Launched Thrill Forge 40:02

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Christina Graves is a writer, artist, and horror film addict living in the Deep South, where scary stories and history wander hand in hand. She writes horror and thriller stories that explore the darker side of human nature. Her debut novel, a psychological thriller entitled "Still, Dark Places," is available everywhere books are sold and launched …