Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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All of the podcast content from Mur Lafferty
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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts. This weekly show hosted by Mitzi Rapkin is a celebration of creative writing and the individuals who are dedicated to bringing their carefully chosen words to print as well as the impact writers have on the world we live in.
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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A podcast for writers, by writers, to keep you writing
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successful self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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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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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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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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Successful writing requires The Write Focus. Hosted by M.A. Lee with occasional forays from Remi Black and Edie Roones, we focus on productivity / tools / craft / process for fiction and nonfiction, entertainment and academic writing.
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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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WitchLit Podcast is a place to talk about the craft of writing and writing the craft, featuring interviews with pagan and occult authors of fiction and nonfiction
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A podcast about craft, career, and creativity from Proximity Media, the production company that helped bring you Sinners, Creed III, Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever podcast and soundtrack, and more. New episodes every Monday.
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Two writers. Zero gatekeeping. Maximum drafts. Kayla & Rachel read your stuff, roast their own, and dive into craft, contests, and the messy, hilarious writer life. Drops Wednesdays. Submit: [email protected] • IG @writeyourheartoutpod
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A biweekly podcast where speculative fiction and romance fiction editors and writers discuss writers craft and how best to edit and write your book.
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Three authors interviewing authors about their books and teaching the writing craft.
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Ready to take a deep dive into the craft and business of nonfiction kidlit? In Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, Kirsten W. Larson, author of ”Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book,” chats with creators of nonfiction new releases about the craft and business of writing nonfiction for children and teens.
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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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A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
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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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Every fortnight I take a story I've consumed (usually a TV show or film, because that's me) and I break it down to find the creative writing and storytelling lessons we can learn from it, both the good and bad. Let's improve our craft in the most fun way possible.
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
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Welcome to Songwriter Trysts, hosted by Rae Leigh—an intimate space where artists from around the world share their passion for songwriting and discuss their love for the craft. Writing songs is a powerful journey into an ancient art form. Songwriters have stories to tell, and this is a space to explore their songs, inspirations, and creative process. Through conversations, workshops, and showcases, we help songwriters write, record, release, and perform their music while building a strong, ...
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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...
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Webserial authors Daystar Eld and Alexander Wales talk about the craft of writing stories that make sense, and examine writing tropes and media through the lens of the Rational and Rationalist genres. Intro and Outro music is G.A.T.O. Must Be Respected, by Tim Yarbrough To contact us, please email [email protected]
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Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of plot, character, theme, and philosophy in a work.
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Welcome to Write Your Outcome, the podcast where I, Michele Phillips, empower leaders to take control of their personal and professional destinies. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in positive psychology and emotional intelligence within Fortune 100 and 500 companies, I'm here to guide you through the transformative "Write-the-Outcome" method. In each episode, I'll equip you with practical tools, expert tips, and profound insights to craft your path to success. Whether you're navigatin ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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A podcast of interviews with thought leaders within and without the writing community. All about writing, the craft, submission, publishing, and career building for writers of all kinds and ability levels.
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Each week, we sit down with one of the local authors and artists leading writing workshops through the Wordlabs program. They’ll share their motivations, insights, and maybe even a few secrets of their craft. Get your pens ready – after the chat, you’ll get writing prompts to stretch your imagination — all set to a soundtrack curated by this week’s guest.
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With 25+ years in theatre, media, and coaching, I’ve honed the art of storytelling. Now, I’m thrilled to share that expertise with you on “Master Fiction Writing.” Whether you’re crafting memorable characters or building gripping plots, each episode is backed by examples from literary pros. Recognised as a top book coach, my mission is to help your stories shine. Ready to master the craft? Subscribe today!
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Introducing The Tortured Writers Podcast - your go-to source for a brilliant blend of writing wisdom, engaging interviews, and book recommendations every writer will love! Join Editor and Writer Sara Naidine Cox as she dives into the minds of star guests from the literary world, who share their secrets, struggles, and successes. With writing craft tips from listener questions, whether you’re a seasoned novelist or just a tortured writer starting out, these fun and informative episodes are de ...
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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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Penny Wincer is not too busy to write. Except of course, sometimes she is too busy to write as much as she would like. Join Penny as she has conversations with other writers about writing, publishing and creativity whilst juggling all the demands on them such as motherhood, caring and other paid work. Penny Wincer is the author of two narrative non-fiction books, Tender and Home Matters and a non-fiction writing coach. She's an Australian and long-term resident of London, a mother of two tee ...
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You don’t have to be an author to enjoy the entertaining and informative discussions on THE WRITE NOTE. Through tips, tricks, picks, reviews, and recommendations we explore all aspects of writing, storytelling, and the written word’s impact on pop culture. Hosted by indie authors J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs, THE WRITE NOTE delivers a wide-ranging slate of writing topics and author conversations, all enhanced by the father/daughter, GenX/GenZ, male/female, seasoned/newbie perspectives of ...
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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Episode 186 - No Prescriptions: Collaboration on a Novella Craft Book
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This week, Marshall, Brent, Jenna, Shingai and Wil interview Kate Maruyama and LP about the novella craft book they are collaborating on. Happy Holidays to our amazing community! Links mentioned during the show: Episode 159 - An Interview with Kate Maruyama Kate Maruyama Raw Dog Screaming Press Jenna Hanchey Shingai Njeri Kagunda –Twitter –Instagra…
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Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina explore what makes characters truly unforgettable. The hosts discuss the qualities that endear characters to readers, including depth, motivation, and impactful choices. Through examples like Atticus Finch and Hannibal Lecter, they highlight how well-craft…
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Season 2 Episode 12: Expert Writing Tips from JR Dawson: From First Pages to Final Drafts
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of crafting unforgettable stories with JR Dawson, the brilliant mind behind "The First Bright Thing." In our latest episode of Craft Chat Chronicles, JR takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings writing short stories during her MFA at Stone Coast to landing a major publishing deal with Tor. Discover the resi…
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SWRT 337 | Writing Romantic Comedies with Lexi Haddock
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In this episode of Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold welcome Lexi Haddock to dive into the enchanting world of romance writing. Lexi shares her journey from reading thrillers to crafting heartwarming romantic comedies. Discover the inspiration behind her stories, the challenges of genre expectations, and the joy of cre…
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484: Turn Toward the Work That Lights You Up (Ep. 9)
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In this Write Big episode, Jennie reflects on the winter solstice as a powerful metaphor for the writing life. Using the natural turning of the year—from darkness back toward light—she explores what it means to keep choosing your work, especially when fear, rejection, discomfort, or uncertainty creep in. Writing big, she reminds us, isn’t about eli…
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Season 4 Episode 3: From Courtrooms to Bestsellers: Jeff Zentner's Literary Journey and Insights
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Send us a text What does it take to transition from a legal career to becoming a bestselling young adult author? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we share thrilling updates, including my exciting new role at the Neighborhood Literary Agency under the guidance of the renowned Eric Smith. We'll discuss my progress on two major writing projects: a …
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The Awesome Power of Handcrafted Art | Akira (1988 Film)
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Katsuhiro Otomo did the impossible when he adapted his own unfinished manga into an anime film that changed everything. In episode 367, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they unpack the making of this landmark film, try to understand a mind-blowing ending, compare different versions of Tetsuo, and finally cast their vote on which one is ultimatel…
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Holiday Replay: Get More Yeses In Life with Oscar Subirats
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I am so excited for this week's episode because I get to sit down with sales expert, speaker, and author Oscar Subirats to flip the script on what it means to "sell." Forget the pushy pitch. Oscar's "Ask, Don't Tell" method is all about curiosity, connection, and genuine human skills. In this episode, he reveals why introverts often close more deal…
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Enjoy this exciting interview with Heather Thompson about her Speculative Christian Fiction novel, Stillwater. This book highlights God's fierce protection in the battle of good and evil.By Anne Greene
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#155 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (Bonus)
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About the Book: First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ enduring tale of redemption, memory, and moral awakening. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man visited on Christmas Eve by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront the li…
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Holy smokes! Now THIS is how you write a murder mystery. If you're a mystery writer, or simply want to watch an absolutely fantastic film during the holiday season, be sure to check out THE LAST OF SHEILA. This episode originally aired in Season 9 and it's one of our favourites. So sit back and enjoy, and we'll be back with a brand new show on Janu…
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🎄 Christmas Special: Songwriter Trysts with Rae Leigh ft. Kenny Nolan 🎄 This Christmas, Songwriter Trysts with Rae Leigh delivers a truly iconic episode, welcoming legendary songwriter Kenny Nolan — the hitmaker behind timeless classics “I Like Dreamin’,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and the global anthem “Lady Marmalade.” In this festive and deeply perso…
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717 - The Screenwriting Life: The Craft Lessons That Matter Most
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In a Christmas crossover event, John and Craig join Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) and Lorien McKenna (Tab Time) on their podcast, The Screenwriting Life. We talk about why rigid structure can miss the point, how theme emerges from character, what fear and denial really look like on the page, and how writers can survive rejection without letting it defin…
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#385 – From TikTok to Newsletters: Marketing Strategies for Authors with Jessica Rampersad
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In this episode, we welcomed PA and author assistant Jessica Rampersad, who joined us in talking about all things marketing, publicity, social media management, content creation, and more –all with indie authors as the focus! Jessica shared some insights into her work as an author assistance and offered some great tips and tricks for indie authors …
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Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing the Future
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In this episode of Wayward Writers Podcast, Stephanie Bearce and co-hosts Nicki and Heather reflect on the milestones and personal victories of 2025. They discuss their memorable 100th episode, successful retreats, heartwarming interactions with podcast guests, and individual creative achievements. They also offer insights into their plans for 2026…
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#208: The Funny Side Of Poetry With Kurt Luchs
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Well, it's been some time, but we finally decided to have another guest on the show! Today, we're excited to share this great conversation we had with award-winning humor writer and poet Kurt Luchs. Though we discuss Kurt's new book, Tributaries: Essays & Verses Flowing From & Celebrating Favorite Poems, we also navigate countless other topics abou…
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#173: Maggie Andersen — Memoir, Theatre and the Courage To Write
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What does it mean to turn a life of art, love, and loss into story? How do we write honestly about the people who shaped us? And what can theater teach us about the art of memoir? In her debut memoir No Stars in Jefferson Park (Northwestern University Press), writer and professor Maggie Andersen tells a Chicago coming-of-age story that alternates b…
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PROX GEMS: A Day with Spike Lee and Other Stories with Ammar Mohamed
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Ammar Mohamed, filmmaker and assistant to Ryan Coogler, on how he broke into the industry, his infamous ID story, and a never-before-released story about a special day with Spike Lee. Part of our special "Prox Gems" holiday mini episodes. Learn more and read the transcript at ProximityMedia.com Shop our Prox Recs at Bookshop.org Watch/Listen to IN …
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First Draft - Elizabeth McCracken (Returns 4th Time)
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Elizabeth McCracken is the author of nine books: Here’s Your Hat What’s Your Hurry, The Giant’s House, Niagara Falls All Over Again, An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination, Thunderstruck & Other Stories, Bowlaway, The Souvenir Museum, The Hero of This Book, and A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction. She’s received grants and fellowships fr…
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Why Writing Your Book Feels Like a Battle with Julia Packwood
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Send us a text Julia Packwood has the idea. She feels the call. She even has deadlines and bylines. Yet when she sits down to write, it feels like a battle. In this episode, Azul reframes that struggle: the hard feeling is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a rite of passage. Then the conversation turns practical, moving the writing practice out…
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“Learning how to write fiction-- most people never learn in school, so we're learning as adults and therefore we're gonna have a huge learning curve.” - Beth Barany In this How to Write the Future podcast episode, “Writing Consistently: Facts and Myths,” host Beth Barany shares the common misconceptions about writing consistently, plus tips on how …
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How do you give your readers everything they're looking for? And your agent? You have to feed the beast don't you? (Is calling agents 'The Beast' too offensive?) It's your job as a writer to offer up precisely what your readership is looking for. Anything else and you risk losing your commercial edge. And we can't have that can we? Oh we can? Oh...…
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Episode 18 Holidays 2025 Minisode or Holiday Stories for your Marketing Funnel
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In this minisode, Margaret and Midnight talk about writing holiday tie in stories, how to research them, optimize them as both gifts for fans and ways to encourage new readers to try you out as an author, and recommend 4 christmas-themed books (MM, MF, and FF) for your enjoyment this year.By mbates5
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A 3-Day Book, a 30-Year Book, and Everything In Between with Author Susan Sloate
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What if you wrote one book in three days… and another in thirty years? That’s the creative range of today’s guest, Susan Sloate, and trust me—this conversation will make you breathe a little easier about your own writing timeline. In this episode, Susan and I get real about the messy, magical parts of the writing life: panic, procrastination, emoti…
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A delightful chat with Diane E. Tatum, multi-published author, about her books, both historical and contemporary, both series and stand-alone. She mentions her Gold Earrings and Colonial Dream series as well as her suspense series, Main Street Mysteries, and Mysteries at Kate's B&B. She discusses what inspired her book, Finding Love In the Fog of A…
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MORE: Advent week 4 with Writing Connection
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The fourth candle for the last Advent Sunday stands for Love. What Christ has done for us, what He is doing, and what He will do—all reveal His love for us. The greatest gift in the world? That is giving what is most dear. Sacrificing what we want to provide what others need. The dearest thing in the world? Our own lives. What would cause us to sac…
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This episode is about the essay collection by Charles D' Ambrosio entitled Loitering that I had promised in the last episode and it will tell you all about my favorite within the collection as well as the low point of the collection.
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The Story That Blew Everything Open | Akira (1982 Manga, Vol. 2 & 3)
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Katsuhiro Otomo's series is a landmark work in the history of Japanese manga and animation that shaped the industry as we know it today. In episode 366, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they continue their journey through Neo Tokyo by reacting to volumes 2 and 3, debate just how evil (or not) Tetsuo actually is, weigh the pros/cons of color, lea…
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In this somewhat festive episode we talk about all the books we weren't able to feature over the year, to let you know about books you may not have heard of. We go by blurbs and first sentences - video also shows book covers! We talk SF, horror, mystery, and more. The post [ISBW] Gift Guide for 2025 appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.…
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Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2025 Logline Contest.
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Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Which ones will win and which ones will make the "bonkers" list?By Pilar Alessandra
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483: Blueprint for Revision: The System That Makes Revision Finally Make Sense
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Most writers start revision by re-reading their manuscript from page one — but that’s the least effective way to improve a book. In this episode, Jenny explains a clearer, more strategic way to revise using the Blueprint and the 3D Revision Process. You’ll learn how to step back, see your book with fresh eyes, and create a plan that actually moves …
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The Page One Christmas Special 2025: Fiona Cummins, C.L. Taylor & Ed James
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Watch as a full video episode now on YouTube We are joined by three brilliant returning guests for our bumper-length festive special to mark the end of the year! Fiona Cummins, Cally (C.L.) Taylor and Ed James return to tell us all about their year in writing, what they are looking forward to writing-wise in 2026, and what their favourite reads and…
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Writing Lessons From... Bingeing Christmas Romance Films
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aka How to get out of a rut with your writing. The episode looks at the following films: Best. Christmas. Ever Renovation Romance Our Little Secret Haul Out The Holly (and Haul Out The Holly Lit Up) Hot Frosty Jingle Bell Heist Not in that order. And I'm looking at what lessons I'm taking from these films into my Christmas romance writing in 2026. …
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482: An Invitation to the January Blueprint!
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It’s on again! The Blueprint is one of our most popular offerings—Our 10 step plan to help you define the book you want to write before you write 100k words in search of it—but this time we’re going in fast and we’re knocking this puppy out in just 6 weeks. Starting January 12 and rolling though February, Jennie Nash and I (this is KJ) will lead yo…
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This episode is the conclusion of the review of the Anne Rice Vampire Chronicles main trilogy. It also goes into what you will see next episode, a review of the essay collection Loitering, by Charles d' Ambrosio.
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Set Up Your 2026 Writing Year: A Plan That Survives Real Life
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Set yourself up for a 2026 writing year that actually survives real life. In this episode, you’ll build a simple, motivating plan without hustle-culture guilt or impossible schedules. We’ll choose a one- to three-word theme to guide your decisions, pick three clear priorities (plus one powerful “not this year”), map your year by quarters, and set a…
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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, hosts Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher), talk about the horrors of ADHD convincing creative folk that they can do ALL the things. The post [DD] Can Mur Do ALL the Things? appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.By Mur Lafferty
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SWRT 338 | Ask Alida: The Craft of Subplots
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In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida answers questions all about subplots. This is a recording of our monthly Ask Alida live Q&A over on Substack! Make sure you join us next time to get your questions answered and enjoy a fun chat about writing craft! In this episode, we talk about subplots, what they are, why they are impor…
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About the Book: Quicksilver is a dark, atmospheric romance by Callie Hart, known for her blend of emotional intensity, sharp suspense, and deeply drawn characters. The story follows Lissa, a young woman living under the shadow of trauma and secrets, and Zeth Mayfair—the dangerous, magnetic figure whose presence upends her world. Drawn together by c…
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Better Listening Changes Everything with Christine Miles | #28
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What if the most powerful leadership, relationship, and communication skill isn't what you say but how you listen? This week, I'm so excited to sit down with keynote speaker, award-winning author, and creator of the Listening Path, Christine Miles, for a deeply eye-opening conversation about the true cost of not listening and the extraordinary impa…
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Should you use anger to fuel your writing? Do you experience shame while creating art? Have you been keeping up with your artist pages? Week 3 of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way poses these questions with clear answers in mind—but we're not convinced. In this episode, we dig into what happens when a wildly successful writing craft book conflicts w…
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Writers are often told to “show, don’t tell”, but how do you put that into practice? In this week’s episode, we’ll explore the five senses and how you can use them to add nuance and dimension to your work.By CFRC Podcast Network
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Hot Takes on Louis C.K.'s Debut "Literary" Novel, Ingram
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In this wide-ranging, candid episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel talk about creative resistance, privilege in publishing, and what it really takes to get a book across the finish line. Kayla shares a hopeful, behind-the-scenes story about reaching out for developmental editing support—and the complicated feelings that come with having…
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Wayne's World is a superior example of an anti-plot story (and it's hilarious to boot!). As Melanie and I take a much deserved recording break to enjoy the holidays with our families, we're sharing this archive episode with you because, if nothing else, it'll bring a smile to your face and give you a good laugh. We'll be back on January 15, 2026 wi…
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Thumper Forge, author of the newly released The Chaos Apple, joined me to talk about this romp of a novel by Raymond Buckland, better known for his books on witchcraft and Wicca. We cover a lot of ground including representation of witchcraft, new-paganism, and other esoteric traditions in 1990s fiction; how hard one can suspend one's disbelief; an…
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John and Craig welcome back screenwriter Mike Makowsky (Death by Lightning, Bad Education) to ask, how do you dramatize a historical event that no one's heard of? They look at the dramatic engine behind the Garfield assassination, the long journey Death by Lightning had to getting made, and the importance of finding great stories in obscure history…
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