Alison Jones, publisher and book coach, explores business books from both a writer's and a reader's perspective. Interviews with authors, publishers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, tech wizards, social media strategists, PR and marketing experts and others involved in helping businesses tell their story effectively.
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The literary podcast that has been giving new life to old books since 2015. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behin ...
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Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Write Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over almost two decades of consecutive NaNoWr ...
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The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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BOOK WRITING TIPS: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors is a weekly podcast with tips for authors of all levels. Whether you're just thinking about starting to write a book but have no idea what to do, or if you've been writing for a long time and just want some new or different ideas of how to go about it, this podcast will hopefully give some inspiration to authors of all stages.
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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This show is for book lovers and creators who want to go behind the scenes with their favorite authors to hear about how they were able to not just write a book but create a movement.
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
Savannah Gilbo
Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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Tuning In to Where Words Begin Here, writers of all genres share the truth of their creative process. Hosted by Janaye Jordan, a book editor, writer, and creative guide, this podcast weaves together craft, spirituality, and the mystery of inspiration. Together, we explore what it really means to channel a story, overcome blocks, and let the work speak. This show is a beacon for writers—especially Black women finding their voice—who want insight, encouragement, and inspiration for bringing th ...
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Simon Mayo & Matt Williams invite the world's finest authors in for a chat
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Most employees want to write a book but don't have the time to write or don't know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.
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Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Christian Author, Self-Publishing, Memoir, Biblical Encouragement
Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach
***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Ready to write your first book and make an impact? Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself? Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you’re here on Book Writing Made Simple! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing process and make writing your book a priority in your busy schedule so you can make a kingdom impact. Hey ...
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Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our full library of over 70 audiobooks. There is something for everyone! Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening.
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BULAQ is a book-centric podcast co-hosted by Ursula Lindsey (in Amman, Jordan) and M Lynx Qualey (in Rabat, Morocco). It focuses on Arabic literature in translation and is named after the first printing press established in Egypt in 1820. Produced by Sowt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tune in every other week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. A podcast from The American Scholar magazine. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In these usually-bite-sized episodes, we explore the nuances of writing and publishing from the perspective of authors, agents, editors, and those who haven’t quite yet broken in—and how, at the end of the day, it’s the art of storytelling that’ll save us (or obliterate our sanity into dust … it’s a coin flip). Hosted by Pipeline Artists' Ciara Duggan, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Matthew Joseph Misetich.
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Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here More from the Bookshop: Discover our author of the month, book of the week and more: https://lrb.me/bkshppod From the LRB: Subscribe to the LRB: https://lrb.me/subsbkshppod Close Readings podcast: https://lrb.me/crbkshppod LRB Audiobooks: https://lrb.me/audiobooksbkshppod Bags, binders and more at ...
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Welcome to Words to Write by - a podcast where we discuss, chapter by chapter, those wonderful writing craft books purchased with the best of intentions but now gathering dust on the bookshelf. No judgement! We’ve got our own bookshelves. Let’s tackle these books together and become the better writers we know we can be.
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Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey. Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors. Memoir Nation features a segment called Book Alley at the end of each ...
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For all book lovers: writers, readers, publishers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys pop culture and ADHD chaos. BookToker Ashley @wickedreads invites authors and other bookish influencers to the podcast to discuss their outrageous stories and decide what would happen if you were writing that situation as a book! You can submit your story to [email protected] to hear how your favorite author might re-write your life into a best seller!
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Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
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Conversations with writers about writing, hosted by Jonathan Rogers.
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Hosted by Dr. Nicole Janz, book coach, automatic writing guide, and creative mentor. This podcast is for writers ready to transform their creative lives—whether you’re an academic, an author, or someone journaling to heal and grow. Discover how to use writing not just to get published, but to change your life. Through guided meditations, mindset shifts, and proven tools, this is your sanctuary for writing with purpose, confidence, and joy. For more: www.nicolejanz.com
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HOW TO GAEL, your favourite bilingual threesome, are back for 2025 ! After a huge 2024 with sold out live shows, a Patreon extra podcast, summer festival appearances and much more , Doireann, Louise and Síomha are back every week for 2025. Mar thriúr ban navigating their 30s, Doireann, Louise and Síomha are living, working and socialising as Gaeilge in a way that is suimiúil, spraíúil and just good craic. Forget gramadach agus obair bhaile, How To Gael is giving bilingual bottomless brunch, ...
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Two published Canadian writers deconstruct their most mortifying literary creations. For you Fraser Valleyites, hear it on CIVL, 101.7 in Abbotsford and 92.3 in Chilliwack! Thursdays 9 - 10AM.
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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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A writing podcast and survival guide to new and aspiring writers, authors, and storytellers.
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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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In this weekly podcast, host Maggie Green celebrates cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs, with interviews and conversations about cookbook writing and the role of cookbooks in our lives. Maggie's mission is to build and celebrate a community of people who would rather write, read, and buy a cookbook over any other genre of book.
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Dr. Lee Moore talks Chinese literature and Chinese culture more broadly.
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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers over the first 40 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.
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Do you have sparkling blue-green eyes that are the colour of the Pacific Ocean? Do you have hair like spun gold? Are you tanned, energetic and a perfect size 6? Neither are we. Join us, Karyn and Anna, as we head back to the sensational1980s book series and explore the strange and terrifying world of Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, one Sweet Valley High book at a time. For any sponsorship inquiries contact [email protected]
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Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.
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Murder Closet is a podcast whose goal was to write a book in a year. So far we have written two books in a year. Each season is a new book. The podcast is a combination of reading the first draft and an exploration of how to write and publish a novel. We have lots of fun getting started as new podcasters and the sound improves. The first season is about THE CROWS DAUGHTER. Two current murders at Project Omega, a secret government compound in the desert of California seem to possibly be relat ...
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Follow Poppy as she attempts to write her first young adult novel.
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Welcome to Beyond Your Books: A Small Business Growth Podcast — where numbers meet purpose! Hosted by Mark Tuggle, founder of Telos Bookkeeping, this podcast dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and real-world experiences of small business owners. Whether it's streamlining payroll or aligning your finances with your mission, each episode delivers actionable insights, valuable education, and inspiring stories from entrepreneurs just like you. At Telos, we believe bookkeeping is more than ...
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111 | LIVE TRAINING: 7 Simple Steps to Write & Publish Your First Book
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23:15Writing a book doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or impossible. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 simple steps to write and self-publish your first book—in a way that feels clear, doable, and simple. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been stuck for years, this conversation will walk you through the foundational pieces eve…
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How I Managed to Write a Book without Going (Too) Broke
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24:12A grant, a small advance, a supportive spouse, and the $100 he found outside the library all helped David Berry write a book. Paul Berry reads How I Managed to Write a Book without Going (Too) Broke About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three bro…
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Loving Life & Living Your Genius Zone with Dr. Gay Hendricks
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36:32Send us a text After eight years of hosting Authors Who Lead, Azul finally sits down again with the man who inspired the show from the very beginning: Dr. Gay Hendricks, author of The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and his new memoir, Loving Life. In this intimate, spiritually rich conversation, Gay shares the stories behind his memoir, the pivotal mo…
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There are only 4 days left... and things might be looking pretty grim. But THERE IS STILL TIME. Our resident come-back queen, Liz Leo, recorded a special espiode today for everyone who needs a gently nudge in the right direction, or perhaps a swift kick in the pants. Take a moment to listen to her empassioned pep talk, and then get back to work! <3…
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It’s time to stop dreaming about “someday” — and start creating the book that could change your life and the lives of others in 2026. In this episode, I’m not just talking about writing a book. I’m talking about your mission — the one that keeps nudging you, whispering that you’re meant to lead, to disrupt, to wake people up with your work. And Nov…
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Episode 376: Running the Race of Writing a Book with Running Coach & Author Michele Pettinger
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1:03:05Today on the show, I'm joined by Michele Pettinger, a certified running coach, fitness nutrition specialist, and functional nutrition counselor. As the owner of P3Running, Michelle blends run coaching with nutrition education for athletes of all ages, helping young runners understand how food supports performance, recovery, and long-term well-being…
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#96 How to write a book le Miriam O'Callaghan
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57:38Tríocha bliain ar an teilifís, ochtar clainne, agus dírbheathaisnéis amháin - aoi na seachtaine in numbers! An tseachtain seo labhraíomar le Miriam O'Callaghan, duine de na craoltóirí cursaí reatha is rathúla in Éirinn. We discussed the stories she's broken over the years, her approach to presidential debates and why an epidural is your only man. F…
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Episode 470 - The emotional labour of writing a book
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43:02When we talk about writing business books, we usually focus on concepts, models, clarity, structure, impact. But alongside the head work is a whole invisible heap of emotional labour: behind every sentence lies a secret history of fear, doubt, frustration and occasionally joy. In this Best Bits episode, we're bringing that emotional undercurrent fr…
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Nicholas Boggs on Writing a James Baldwin Biography
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36:28Nicholas Boggs’s “Baldwin: A Love Story,” is many things at once. It’s a comprehensive biography of James Baldwin. It’s a nimble excavation of Baldwin’s work, filled with astute literary analysis of his books and prose. And, most pressingly, it’s an argument for a new critical framework to understand Baldwin through the lens of love. The biography …
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DOUBLE LOVE: FASHION VICTIM PART ONE
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2:00:27We're back in the Flair offices, and the hinges are totally coming off now. Liz puts her supposedly brilliant revenge scheme into action, with some frankly unnecessary help from Maria and Enid whose own internships have clearly fallen by the wayside. But will Leona foil her plans? Meanwhile Jessica's career seems to be taking off - but she's stuck …
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Elizabeth reads Chapters 1 of "A Little Princess" by Francis Hodgson Burnett published in 1905. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on …
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Amanda and Anthony Stromoski, co-owners of Rough Draft Bar & Books located at Kingston, New York's historic four corners. What if your favorite bookstore also poured a perfect espresso and kept an impeccable tap list? Amanda and Anthony explain how a 1774 schoolhouse became a living room for the Hudson Va…
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Jenny Uglow & Fiona Stafford on Gilbert White
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57:24In A Year with Gilbert White (Faber) biographer and historian Jenny Uglow continues her exploration of the 18th-century scientific revolution with a journey in the company of the father of British natural history, whose The Natural History of Selborne has been constantly in print since 1789 in over 300 editions to date. Jenny Uglow talked about how…
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Rebecca sits down with Vanessa Diaz to discuss the adaptation of Hamnet, in wide theatrical release this week. They talk about the film as a standalone piece of art, how it works as an adaptation, the key differences between the book and the movie, and how to tell if it's for you. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe t…
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Doubt: a quiet story masterpiece (archive)
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28:15It's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right…
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Episode 33: Level Up Your Characters: How Vacations Boost Character Development
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11:22In this episode, I explore how using vacations for character development can unlock deeper storytelling and more authentic emotional arcs. Whether your characters are escaping to a sun-soaked beach, trekking through the mountains, or getting lost in a bustling foreign city, travel can reveal who they truly are—and who they might become. I look at h…
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Bestselling author and journalist, Jonathan Freedland, discusses some of his favourite authors, The Beatles, his writing process - and - gives us some brilliant book recommendations too. We also hear from Jeremy Vine - who is a big fan of Jonathan's books - and find out who would be invited to his fantasy dinner party.…
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Jonathan C. Slaght: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from Extinction
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49:24My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is Jonathan C. Slaght, whose new book is Tigers Between Empires: The Journey to Save the Siberian Tiger from Extinction. He tells me about these remarkable animals, the remarkable people who studied them, and how their fates have been entwined with the shifting politics of post-Soviet Russia. Become a Spect…
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Elizabeth previews A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published from 1905. Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/. Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on …
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Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild - rerun
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1:34:32A timely revisit of our 2022 Christmas special which celebrates Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, a classic of children’s literature and the childhood favourite of our producer, Nicky Birch. We are joined by the writer Una McCormack and Tanya Kirk, the Lead Curator of Printed Heritage Collections (1601-1900) at the British Library, who are both lif…
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#223. Permission to Start: How to Move Past ‘Not Ready Yet’ and Finish Your Novel
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15:20Discover why “I’m not ready yet” is a fear-driven mindset and learn how to take small, confident steps that move your novel forward. So many writers get trapped in the feeling that they need more time, more research, or more clarity before they can truly start their first draft. And on the surface, that sounds reasonable. But most of the time, “I’m…
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Author Alafair Burke (The Wife, Find Me, The Better Sister) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book The Note, now available in paperback. To learn more about Alafair Burke, visit her official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.
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Bhuel a chairde, táimid ana-excited mar gheall ar an eagrán seo, inar chuir Doireann 's Louise an ceoltóir, craoltóir 's carachtar Pádraig Ó Sé faoi agallamh thíos sa Daingean le linn Other Voices! Bhí féiniúlacht agus fiántas na nGaeltachtaí á bplé againn le Pádraig, chomh maith leis an cheol dar ndóigh. Labhramar faoinár pet peeves ó thaobh an ch…
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Laura Vanderkam on Making Time to Write (JanYourStory Prep)
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31:50This month we’re doing a series to get our listeners in the mindset to write! Once you have a goal and a deadline (last week’s show), the next hurdle you will invariably face is time—lack thereof or mismanagement or both. Don’t worry, this week’s guest, Laura Vanderkam, has got your back. There are such practical tips and helpful reframes in this e…
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You probably know Sally Lloyd-Jones as the author of the Jesus Storybook Bible, a book that has been around for almost twenty years. She has also published more than twenty other books for children, including Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, His Royal Highness King Baby, and Skip to the Loo: A Potty Book. Her latest is Jesus, Our True Friend. Sall…
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The last time I chatted with Pamela Cook for the podcast was back in 2019 - to celebrate her self-published release 'Cross My Heart'. Six years later and 'Cross My Heart' is being re-released by Vinci Books and I took the opportunity to talk to Pamela about her journey from traditional published author, to indie publishing and back to traditional a…
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Emily LaBarge’s Dog Days (Peninsula Press) begins with a personal trauma – the account of how she and her family were held hostage during the Christmas holidays of 2009 – building on that experience a dazzling exploration of writing, art and the imagination. Drawing on writers and artists such as Vivian Gornick, Robert Burton, David Lynch and Sylvi…
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BTB166: The Art of SEO with Stephan Spencer: AIO Strategy, LLM Visibility, Digital PR and the Dead Internet Theory
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34:13Today I get to sit down with someone who has shaped how some of the world’s biggest brands think about SEO. Stephan Spencer is a top SEO consultant, bestselling author, and the host of the long-running Marketing Speak podcast. For more than two decades he has helped companies like Zappos, Sony Store, Quiksilver, Chanel, Volvo, Best Buy and many oth…
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Update your TBR list: 2025 Portland Book Festival authors recommend some of their favorite writers and titles featured at the event.By Literary Arts
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Goodreads Choice Winners, NYT 10 Best, and Spotify Wrapped for Audiobooks
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58:44Jeff and Rebecca talk about the Goodreads Choice Winners, the NYT's 10 Best of the Year, NPR's excellent year-end round-up before talking to Katie del Rosario of Spotify about the year in audiobooks and Spotify's Audiobooks Wrapped. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to…
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Episode 473 - Story-Centred Leadership with Zoë Arden
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31:57'The research shows that it's stories that are the most powerful mobilizers of change.' What does 'story' mean to you? Zoe Arden asked that question of more than 100 people, beginning her research, as she encourages us all to begin our stories, by listening first. Leaders have at their disposal more facts and data than ever before, but the research…
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This week, Mary Robinette pulls back the curtain on some of fiction’s sneakiest power tools: tone and mood. Drawing from a recent craft class she taught for her Patreon, Mary Robinette breaks down how these elements shape a reader’s emotional experience—and why they deserve as much attention as plot or structure. DongWon, Erin, and Howard jump in t…
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A true Battlestar Galactica fan, this journalist has watched the show in its entirety every year for the past nineteen years! Lori Wilson reads MY GUILTY PLEASURE - Battlestar Galactica About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast servic…
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How Tamagotchi trained Millennials for the era of needy devices
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23:48Digital pets changed the rules of how we treat tech, paving the way for attention-hungry smartphones. Lori Wilson reads How Tamagotchi trained Millennials for the era of needy devices About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services…
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Wendy Erskine & Sheena Patel: The Benefactors
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1:04:53Wendy Erskine’s two short story collections Sweet Home and Dance Move marked her out as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Irish fiction. Now her first novel The Benefactors (Sceptre) looks set to cement that reputation. ‘In all of its glorious polyphony, The Benefactors brims with humanity’, writes Lucy Caldwell. ‘It’s got snap, it…
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110 | Stuck with Writer's Block? Here's How to Overcome It
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25:47Are you staring at your computer screen with nothing coming out… even though you want to write? Writer’s block isn’t always about lacking inspiration — sometimes it’s emotional, mental, organizational, or even spiritual. And if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your message, this episode is going to help you understand wh…
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Private investigators have gotten a bad-rap. People think they have free rein to do anything in the course of their investigation. That not at all true. There are regulations. It’s as dirty as any job. Lori Wilson reads the fictional story Anyone Could Be Anyone About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers C…
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Soon, super computers will be able to crack our code. Will we be ready in time to prevent it? Matt Speirs reads Quantum Threat About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French,…
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Friday Morning Coffee: Writing Into the Mystery With Sarah Curtis
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45:44On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses AI's continued encroachment into the music business and Warner Music Group's licensing deal with a tech start up Suno that will likely lead to AI-generated music sourced from artists who opt-in. Sounds above board and nonexploitative to us! Then author Sarah Curtis joins Daniel For…
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Episode 378: Athens: Food, Stories, Love, and Cookbooks with Diane Kochilas
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46:18Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Diane Kochilas. Diane is a New York Times Bestselling Author and host of five seasons of the acclaimed PBS show My Greek Table. In her new book, Athens: Food, Stories, Love, Diane takes readers on a culinary tour of Greece's most-visited city: Athens. Having lived in Athens for over thirty years, Diane has witnes…
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Sorry gang, we have no new episode today, but we'll be back next week to talk about the Flair office and what appears to be Liz's Working Girl storyline. Join us then for part one of Fashion Victim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy HeadStuff Podcasts
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Tommy Orange: Everybody Reads 2020 (Rebroadcast)
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54:04Tommy Orange shares his non-linear journey to becoming a writer and the inspiration behind his award-winning debut novel, There There.By Literary Arts
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In this episode of The Archive Project, author Salman Rushdie reads from and discusses his 1999 novel, The Ground Beneath Her Feet.By Literary Arts
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Journalist and bestselling author, Jonathan Freedland, joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his latest book - 'The Traitor's Circle' They chat about his extensive research, love of history, the incredible real-life stories of bravery he discovered and put in the book and how and when he likes to write. Although this book is non-fiction, it reads…
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Bruce Holsinger On Culpability, AI, And Family Under Pressure
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41:07Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Bruce Holsinger about stories, community, publishing, teaching, and the craft behind his latest novel, Culpability. Bruce brings a rare lens to contemporary fiction. As a medievalist at the University of Virginia, he teaches medieval literature and applies his enthusiasm to craft classes where the basics—…
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Ali Smith & Sarah Wood: Gliff in the Spruce Forest
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1:00:08Playful, mind-expanding, dark, funny and endlessly rewarding, Ali Smith’s dystopian parable of an authoritarian future was one of the most talked-about new books when published in hardback last year. To mark the appearance of Gliff in paperback, Smith returned to the shop to talk about it with film-maker Sarah Wood. They also spoke about So in the …
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2025 It Books Scorekeeping and December New Releases
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55:26Jeff and Rebecca look back on their It Books selections from 2025 to see what they got right and wrong. But first, take a look at a pretty uninspiring slate of December new releases. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book R…
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