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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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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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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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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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Bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors talk about their new books and much more in candid conversations with host Rob Wolf. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction
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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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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 Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Cheryl Akle discusses the world with her favourite authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three authors interviewing authors about their books and teaching the writing craft.
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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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“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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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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Writing can spark the imagination, take you to far away places, and even bring about social change. In this collection, writers speak about their craft and read from selected works.
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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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Hosted by James Thayer, the podcast is a practical, step-by-step manual on how to craft a novel. It presents a set of tools for large issues such as story development and scene construction (Kirkus Reviews said Thayer's novels are "superbly crafted') and it also examines techniques that will make your sentence-by-sentence writing shine. The New York Times Book Review has said Thayer's "writing is smooth and clear. it wastes no words, and it has a rhythm only confident stylists achieve.
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Hi! In Writing Lessons From... I take a film, book, TV show, game, podcast, comedy special - anything that involves storytelling - and I break it down to find the creative writing 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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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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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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Join all-around storyteller, Nicole (and the occasional guest), as she discovers and rediscovers what it takes to tell a good story -- whatever the medium -- and stay moderately sane.
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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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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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Weekly inspiration and advice on writing and creativity from the author of Fearless Writing and Everyone Has What It Takes.
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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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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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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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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If TED Talks and a mastermind group had a podcast baby for CME professionals, it would be Write Medicine. Think of Write Medicine as the NPR of continuing medical education—smart, engaging, and always packed with insights you can use right away. Every week, your host, Alexandra Howson PhD, cracks open the secrets of powerful CME content, decoding adult learning, designing impactful outcomes, and navigating the fast-changing world of medical education. Sometimes, she goes solo. Other times, s ...
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(Valerie): launching my four-month book coaching container Aligned Author TODAY. The price is drastically cut this week (it's $667 off the regular price, and for 24 hours only starting now, the paid in full price -- with an extra whole month of coaching for free and ANOTHER LIVE discount on top-- is $1333 for FIVE months of coaching. The price will…
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We're in the writing trenches, y'all. Things are heating up. The will is low, but the vision is skronggg. Send us a textBy Nicole Magabo Kiggundu
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Writing is about the search for the effortless path. Our job is to test for resistance with every scene, sentence, and word. When we meet it, we have to find a different way forward.By Bill Kenower
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Craft to Confidence: What's Coming Up in Season 11
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What does it take to move from order-taker to trusted partner in CME writing? That’s the single question driving this new season of Write Medicine. In this 15-minute teaser episode, Alex introduces the season theme—Craft to Confidence: A CME Writer’s Season of Growth—and gives you a preview of what’s ahead. You’ll hear how guest interviews and solo…
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Stephen King On a Rainy Day | The Long Walk (1979 Novel)
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Enigmatic author Richard Bachman drew comparisons to another famous author from the jump, but it would be years before the truth about him was finally exposed. In episode 361, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they strap on their best shoes and take a long walk into the past as they explore the noteworthy history behind this novel, consider toxic…
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SWRT 333 | Exploring Women's History through Story with Jane Rubin
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In this week's episode, Alida sits down with the inspiring Jane Rubin, who shares her remarkable journey from a healthcare executive to an accomplished author. Diagnosed with cancer, Jane turned to writing, ultimately leading her to pen a series of historical fiction novels that explore themes of immigration, women's rights, and the impact of war. …
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Bold Money Moves for a Life You Actually Want | #18
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What if your money choices reflected your values—not just your obligations? In this episode of Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Linda Grizely—Personal Finance Speaker, Educator, and creator of The MeMoney™ Method. Linda teaches women how to stop putting themselves last and start making bold, values-based financial decisions that actually support…
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#163: Indyana Schneider — Lessons from an Opera Singer Who Wrote Her Novel on the Tube; Rhythm, Desire & Tension for Fiction Writers
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Indyana Schneider—international opera singer and novelist—shares practical ways to write rhythm and desire on the page, craft scene-level tension, and shape compressed-time narratives; plus lessons from drafting her debut on the Tube. You'll learn: How to build sentence-level cadence: vary lengths and read aloud to tune flow. A simple spine for sho…
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Taylor Swift vs. Charli XCX: When “Actually Romantic” Met “Sympathy Is a Knife”
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In this solo mini-episode of Write Your Heart Out, host Kayla Ogden dives headfirst into the lyrical feud—or maybe flirtation?—between pop titans Taylor Swift and Charli XCX. With Taylor’s The Life of a Showgirl and Charli’s Brat still dominating playlists, Kayla unpacks the songs that set off a thousand think-pieces: “Actually Romantic” and “Sympa…
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Ep 143: From Starbucks Barista to Thriller Novelist with Julie Doar
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! A single question on a cold Hudson Valley walk: What if there’s a body in that hunter’s tent? sparked the debut thriller The Gallagher Place by Julie Doar. In this episode, we chat about how she wrote the first draft by instinct, then shifted gears into precision: charting dates, timelin…
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Molly and Kristin speak with the iconic Jacques Pépin about his latest book which includes recipes along with original artwork. Jacques, the writer of over 30 cookbooks since 1967, shares memories and inspirations behind his work, his take on recipe creation over the years and his thoughts on the similarities and differences between cooking and pai…
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6:40 / Fall into Poetry with Poets / Janet Innes
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Today is a fantastic day for the Story Nerd Podcast. We are celebrating the launch of Melanie’s new middle-grade novel, Jett Cooper, by sharing a behind the veil look at how she put theory into practice. Join us for this special episode and learn more about Melanie, what inspired her to write this novel, and why it took her so long. Valerie also sh…
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From Needs Assessments to Narrative Impact: Positioning Yourself for CME Content Work
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Ep. 555: Invest in Tools, an Orange Theory Hack & a Sobering Fact about Books
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #20 – Incorporating Mythology and Folklore into Your Writing with Skye MacKinnon
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More About Lana an Interview with Lana Newman Kruse
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DBS #129: Reading The Scariest Lines In Literature
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EPISODE 90: I'm Going to Acquisitions: NOW WHAT?
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#251: Why Story Structure Has You Stuck (and How to Fix It)
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This week’s episode is one that’s full of joy and inspiration and the payoffs of believing in yourself. Guest Kwame Alexander is one of the most upbeat, persistent, and tenacious people in book publishing, and we’re honored that he SAID YES to coming back to Memoir Nation seven years after his first appearance. This week’s show is about the power o…
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First Draft - Ada Limón (Returns Again)
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Ada Limón is the author of seven books of poetry, including Startlement: New & Selected Poems; The Hurting Kind, which was a finalist for the Griffin Prize; The Carrying, which won the National Books Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award; and Bright Dead Things, which was named a finalist for the National Book Aw…
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Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from Author Kurt Vonnegut’s Uncle
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Gratitude is a key to happiness, and while gratitude journals work for some, alternative practices also work—such as one simple approach suggested by author Kurt Vonnegut's uncle. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and th…
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Columbus Authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon Navigate The Ship and The Storm
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Columbus authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon discuss their new poetry collection, The Ship and the Storm. They employed a unique system of organization by putting their poems with similar themes and forms into conversation with each other on opposing pages. This impacted their collaborative process, altering how they experienced each other’s wri…
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Stories Behind The Story: Craig Silvey on Writing Challenges, Fatherhood, the Legacy of Jasper Jones, and His Evolving Career
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Craig Silvey talks to Cheryl about the challenges he faced while writing his latest book, the ways his children have changed his life, the lasting impact of Jasper Jones, how he began writing books in high school, and how his career has evolved over the years. His newest book, Runt #2: Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping, is out now. Hosted on Acast…
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You Don’t Need a Literary Background to Write Your Novel
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Today we’re busting one of the sneakiest myths out there: that you need a literary background to write a great novel. Spoiler—you don’t. In this episode, I share a story from a coaching call, plus my own late start as a novelist, to remind you that credentials matter far less than persistence, passion, and the willingness to keep learning by doing.…
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Send us a text Writing a book is a dream for many, but not every idea deserves 200 pages. In this solo episode of Authors Who Lead, I unpack one of the most common questions I hear from aspiring authors: How do I know if my idea is big enough for a book—or if it’s better off as a blog post, podcast, or talk? This question matters more than people r…
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More Happier: The Joy of Giving Away Toys, the Pleasure of Parasocial Relationships & TV Tourism
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We talk about the energy (and space) gained from giving away items that others will appreciate, and we explore the surprisingly positive aspects of parasocial relationships with podcast hosts and TV personalities. Plus, we dive into the phenomenon of TV tourism. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the Since You Asked with Lori Gott…
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Episode 66 - The Crystal Trilogy (Guest: Max Harms)
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Daystar and Alexander hang out with Max Harms at LessOnline, and invite him to record an episode on his books Crystal Society, Crystal Mentality, and Crystal Eternity. Max works at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and the trilogy is an imagining of what Artificial General Intelligence might be like, written from the perspective of one o…
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We all need one sometimes. It’s easy to lose track of why we do this, where our confidence comes from – so here you go. Enjoy!By Bill Kenower
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698: Chs 7-8 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions
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Ep. 698: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 7-8 Book talk begins at 16:51 Want to hear how Gaskell balances grief, comedy, and social satire all in one breath? Tune in and let the story carry you away. --------------------------------------------------------------- Gaskell knew from dying children, shame we don’t read more of these old books b/c…
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Episode 185 - The keys to musical writing.
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The three most important words in our fiction are, "Story, story, story." But we can also shoot for lovely, musical language that makes each sentence and paragraph a pleasure to read. Here are thoughts on how to add music to our sentences. Support the showBy James Thayer
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Writers Jake Emanuel and Willie Block talk about the “epic intimacy" they created for their fictional podcast Edge of Sleep which went on to become a book and television show.
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14.5 A Peek Inside Elementary Science Classrooms with Emily Starr
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Welcome to the Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations podcast! In this episode, host Kirsten Larson sits down with Emily Starr, founder of Starrmatica, to explore the craft and business of writing true stories for kids—especially in STEM and science education. Discover how to inspire curiosity in young learners, the latest trends in elementary scie…
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THE SCAMS. They’re getting wilder and wilder, and harder and harder to spot up front or even before you hand over the cash, if the scammer is faking a service you’d have to pay for. We’re all getting these endlessly in non-writing life too, the ticket you didn’t get, the recruiter who isn’t one… I had a friend get a VERY real one that looked like i…
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aka Start Your Third Act Without Being Boring! This is the longest episode (so far) of Writing Lessons From... and why is explained in the intro. If you'd like to go straight to the writing lessons, they begin properly at 15:26. But there's also an important message for all storytellers at the beginning and the rest of it is context, so I hope you'…
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The Blueprint for Helldivers | Starship Troopers (1997 Film)
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Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time as many found the satire to be indistinguishable from endorsement, but its antifascist subtext plays a bit different in 2025. In episode 360, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they compare the film to Helldivers II, try to find the line between satire and approv…
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The Irreversible Step with Amy Lessinger | #17
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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Amy Lessinger, former President of RE/MAX, transformational speaker, and strategist, to explore what it really takes to step into the next version of yourself. Amy introduces her framework for transformation, centered on what she calls the irreversible step: the bold decision that unlocks a new level of growt…
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Writing Historical Speculative, with Aamir Hussain
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Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show! This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Aamir Hussain, whose debut novel Under the Full and Crescent Moon is officially out in the world. This is no ordinary debut. It’s a speculative historical novel that asks a bol…
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Plot Without Panic: Using the Pixar Story Spine
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Plotting doesn’t have to feel like wrangling an octopus into a cardigan. In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, we turn to Pixar’s Story Spine - seven simple prompts that reveal your story’s engine: who we meet, what upends the status quo, how cause-and-effect escalates, where the climax hits, and what the change means. We unpack each beat (fro…
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A Writer’s Journey: Overcoming Writer’s Block, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome
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Send us a text Every writer knows the paralyzing feeling of staring at a blank page, unable to move forward. But what if writer's block isn't actually about your skills or talent? In this candid conversation, we unpack the surprising truth: most writing blocks stem from anxiety, self-doubt, and the notorious imposter syndrome rather than any lack o…
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Onboarding Ghostwriting Clients: How to Identify Needs, Set Scope, and Build Trust (Ep200)
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Free masterclass: The Alchemy of Memory — Writing the Hybrid Memoir (Wed, Oct 8, 2025). Learn to braid personal narrative with research, family history, and big ideas—plus structures, privacy choices, and momentum tools. Includes a short meditation + oracle card pull. Save your seat → valerieihsan.com/hybrid *** Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Upda…
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Ep 142: Writing, Endings & Publishing Myths with Novelist Turner Gable Kahn
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! What happens when a traditionally published debut novel suddenly appears on Kindle Unlimited while still showing wide? That unexpected twist opens into a bigger conversation about publishing decisions (and what’s actually within an author’s control). In this episode, Turner Gable Kahn, a…
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In this episode we expose weird and whacky conspiracy theories from the literary, film, and music worlds and reveal the secrets “they” don’t want you to know. Episode Highlights: 02:55 “Paul is Dead” catches fire 06:47 Character is King: Conspiratorial Edition 12:45 Theory 1 - She doesn’t exist 15:12 Theory 2 - Witches Boo 18:10 Theory 3 - It’s not…
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About the Book: Published in 1945, Cannery Row is John Steinbeck’s affectionate portrait of a working-class community on the waterfront of Monterey, California, during the Great Depression. The novel centers on the lives of a cast of misfits—Doc, the gentle marine biologist; Mack and his band of good-hearted troublemakers; Dora and her girls at the…
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142: In Which We Get Into AI, Recipe Testing, Cookbook Comp Titles, and more
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Kate, Kristin, Molly and Andrea meet up to launch Season 8 with a grab bag of topics, including free speech in the cookbook space, thoughts around using Chat GPT and AI as tools for writing and recipe creation, and checking in on 'Happy Robot Voice'. They discuss the need for friction in writing and the development of personal voice, taste and expe…
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STAYIN' ALIVE has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (I didn't even know that was possible!) so Melanie and I wanted to see if we could figure out where the storytelling in this movie went wrong. And boy, did it give us the giggles. In this episode, we cover everything from missing empathy to missing pants. So come join us, and be sure to let us know w…
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