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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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 Substackin’ at the end of eac ...
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Outside Write is a blog dedicated to football travel, culture and history. In this podcast we discuss travel tips for watching football abroad, discuss football history, sociology and review books.
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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink 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 Tally Ink.
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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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You've Got This | Tips & Strategies for Meaningful Productivity and Alignment in Work and Life
Dr. Katie Linder
You've Got This is a podcast dedicated to helping academics and higher education professionals seek self-knowledge, playfully experiment, and live core values with intention. Tune in for insights, examples, and advice on topics such as meaningful productivity, boosting creativity, and much more.
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Find here tips and ideas on improving English and writing skills.
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https ...
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Five authors discuss writing techniques and styles.
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Author Keith McNally describes his process while writing a novel.
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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The Travel Writing Podcast by Intrepid Times is the go-to podcast for wanderers, writers, and passionate travelers. Every other Friday, we share new episodes that include everything from in-depth interviews with renowned travel writers, conversations centered on sharing tips and tricks for your own travel writing, and behind-the-scenes insight into our most popular travel stories. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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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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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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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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“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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Productivity Tips, Mental Wellness and focus, on your path to greatness!
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If you are a BIPoC writer, Reed, Write, & Create, is the podcast you need to stay motivated and inspired to write. Award-winning author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps ( ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay committed to your writing projects - whether you’re working on that debut novel, a gut-wrenching memoir, or an essay about your trip around the world. Writing can be your passion, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Even if y ...
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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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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Steve Kaufmann gives his tips for using LingQ and learning languages.
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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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A "by Hackers for Hackers" podcast focused on technical content ranging from bug bounty tips, to write-up explanations, to the latest hacking techniques.
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Since 2007, Two Writing Teachers has been a vibrant community of reflective writers. We're excited to take our passion for teaching writing to new heights in the second season of our podcast. Join us as we explore ways to create, lead, and sustain joyful and productive writing workshops, empowering educators to help their students become competent, brave, and confident writers. Let's make writing instruction engaging and rewarding for everyone involved! Would your company like to sponsor an ...
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Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with 'Leveraging AI,' a podcast tailored for forward-thinking business professionals. Each episode brings insightful discussions on how AI can ethically transform business practices, offering practical solutions to day-to-day business challenges. Join our host Isar Meitis (4 time CEO), and expert guests as they turn AI's complexities into actionable insights, and explore its ethical implications in the business world. Whether you are an AI novic ...
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Bestselling author and writing coach Mya Kay brings you a dynamic literary podcast designed to help women writers turn their passion into a thriving career. Each episode is packed with expert writing tips, powerful marketing strategies, and insider publishing advice to help you write, publish, and profit from your work. Whether you're an aspiring author or looking to level up your writing career, this podcast will give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Tune in and start your journey t ...
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Where storytelling and dice rolls collide. Join professional Game Master Darren Ruckle for tips, tales, and inspiration to level up your TTRPG worlds and games.
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Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each use an identical writing prompt to create a work of short fiction. First listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. Discussion will touch on writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. Come and join two lifelong friends on a unique storytelling journey.
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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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Mark Sevi, a professional scriptwriter, with a motley crew of professional filmmakers, students and oddballs, talks about show business with an emphasis on writing and scriptwriting techniques and tips.
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Welcome to Qwerty, the podcast for writers on how to live the writing life. Host Marion Roach Smith interviews the best writers in all genres to discover their process. Qwerty is by, about and for writers and explores the real challenges of writing and the steps anyone can take to become a better storyteller. Listen in for writing tips, publishing advice and encouragement on how to live the writing life.
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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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Join a father and daughter team, Jonathan and Ragan Franzone, as they embark on a journey to write their first novels together. They discuss motivations and aspirations of writing a novel, writing accountability, plotting novels, writing dialog, and so much more. If the topic is mildly related to writing a novel, then it might be covered.
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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Self-published authors Laura Catherine and Sarah Gray talk about their experiences with writing, editing, publishing and marketing. This is their different views on the writing world. Laura is a mum of two with little time on her hands and Sarah followed a career, while still studying craft. Join them as they chat about their lives and share tips and advice.
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It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today ...
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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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Are you a talented writer struggling to turn your words into income? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I’m Tiffany Colter, the Writing Career Coach. With over 20 years of experience as a professional writer, national speaker, and coach, I’ve helped authors move from scattered ideas to sustainable income. On The Writing Career Coach Podcast, I give you real strategies, tough love, and practical tools to help you grow your writing career—without burning out or selling out. Whethe ...
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Why 'wake' is so confusing. The playful language of vacations.
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18:201083. Is it "woke," "woken," or "waked"? We break down why the verb "wake" is one of the trickiest in English, with four competing forms and centuries of change. Then, we lighten things up with a look at vacation vocabulary—from "staycation" to "glamping." The "wake" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Ge…
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217: Live Copy Consult with Lauren Fritts [The Stigma Disruptor from That Mental Shit Podcast]
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43:27Want to be a fly on the wall as a word nerd crafts concise, compelling copy? Then this episode is for you! : ) Live, no prep, and fully recorded (video in shownotes here below too), I talk with Lauren Fritts about her podcast, personal brand, and business. Under the umbrella of the name “That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts” we brainstormed today on…
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153. Science Fiction Brainstorming: Two Essential Tips
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6:11“Just really let your creativity flow. No censorship, no stopping to, is this right? Is this wrong? It doesn't matter.” — Beth Barany In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany answers a question from a listener and shares her advice for those in the brainstorming stages of their novel. In “Science Fiction Brainstorming: Two …
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The Salad Bowl Game: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie
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7:25The Salad Bowl Game is one of our family's favorite games to play when we're all together, and it's also a great game for building students' vocabulary in writing, as well as any other content area. Give it a try with friends when you have some time, and have some great laughs and learning in classrooms with students. Send us a text Please subscrib…
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Ambrose Bierce, from ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ to disappearing in Mexico, with Jim Norrena
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30:011082. Copy editor Jim Norrena joins us this week for a conversation about Ambrose Bierce, his famous "Devil's Dictionary," and his darkly funny take on the world. We look at Bierce’s fascinating (and tragic) life, his legendary wordplay, and his mysterious disappearance in Mexico. Plus, we share our favorite biting definitions and quirky facts abou…
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Not sure which POV is best for your book? This episode breaks down the pros and cons of writing in the different points of view, from first person to third person limited and omniscient (and even second person!). Not really sure what each of these are? No worries! I'll break down what each POV means and (hopefully) give you some food for thought on…
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Mastering English for Secondary Success - Write Edge
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0:59This podcast helps secondary school students do better in English. We share easy tips on writing good essays, using better words, and getting ready for exams like the O-Levels. Each episode is clear and useful for schoolwork. Write Edge is a trusted English programme in Singapore, helping students become more confident and do well in class and exam…
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Smorgasbord of Ideas and Tips And Then There Were None Book Review Writer Beware Site Weekly Writers.com February article "A List of Publishers and Services to Avoid" Test Your Writing Style to See Which Famous Author You Write likeBy senturys
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3 Tips to Confidently Approach Your First Draft
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3:55There are an infinite number of tips that writers could attempt to keep in mind while writing their first drafts. Every writer's toolbox is different, but if these 3 tips work for you, they could become your go-tos for first drafts.... Especially if you want to get yours done in the next 60 days. Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day …
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190 | Behind the Curtain: AI Image Generation That Actually Works for Business with Ross Symons
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52:00👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey Most business leaders know AI can generate stunning visuals. But turning that potential into real, consistent, on-brand creative? That’s where most teams get stuck. In this live session, we’re pulling back the curtain. Ross Symons will walk us through the exact workflows he t…
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Publishing Myth #3: You Don’t Need to Market
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3:49If you build it (write it) they will come, right? Not so fast. Publishing is just like any other industry.... If you want to be make money, you have to market your book. There's a pervasive myth among new authors that they can write a book, slap it on Amazon, and start making the big bucks overnight. But that's never the case, unless you have a str…
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Behind the Screen: A Player’s Perspective with Todd
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32:42Send us a text In this special episode of Dice and Quills, I sit down with my long-time player Todd — the first person who ever joined one of my games, and someone who’s been with me from casual kitchen table sessions to full-time professional GMing. We talk about how the games evolved over the years, what it’s like to be a player in multiple campa…
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Behind the Book with Bad-Ass Bibliophile Arturo Schomburg
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34:20For Season Five of the podcast, we’re going behind the book and talking to people and reviewing the lives of our literary ancestors whose livelihood and life missions require(d) the free circulation of books in society. On episode 51, we’re going back in time to talk about literary ancestor, Arturo Schomburg. Schomburg was a bad-ass bibliophile who…
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Amanda Knox on Reclaiming Your Story on Your Terms
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56:00This week, Amanda Knox granted us a special interview that delves into the power of memoir to reclaim your own narrative. This episode touches upon themes that run through Amanda’s new memoir—about what it means to be free, how we live with the stories that are told about us, and how memoir can be a vehicle to release yourself from the stories othe…
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S17:E12: Using the Enneagram for Character Development: Avoiding Repetition for Lies Each Type Might Believe
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23:59Discover the unique lies each Enneagram subtype believes and how these shape their fears, desires, and character development in storytelling.By K.M. Weiland
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Contemporary fiction writer and award winning book marketer, Eleanor Pilcher joins us this week to chat about the release of her debut novel, her decade of experience in publishing and tips for authors who are looking to get a little bit more exposure for their books. Support the show on Patreon! 💖 And get extended episodes, ad-free and a week ahea…
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The principal's role in using MTSS to improve reading outcomes - with Sharon Dunn
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43:38213: Sharon Dunn, a former principal of a high-poverty school, shares the process that she and her staff used to drastically improve reading outcomes. This episode offers a blueprint for principals looking to lead meaningful reading improvement in their own schools. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking f…
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My guest is Matt Oldroyd from the Nottingham Forest fan group, Forza Garibaldi. Matt's new book, Trailblazers, explores the history of one of the world's oldest and most historically significant football clubs, two-times European champions Nottingham Forest. We look at what the club - and the city of Nottingham - has contributed to the game in Engl…
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189 | The end of the internet as we know it, Higher education AI crisis, AI avatars influencing court cases, and more important AI news for the week ending on May 16th, 2025
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51:05👉 Fill out the listener survey - https://services.multiplai.ai/lai-survey Is the internet as we know it about to vanish? Recent data shows a dramatic shift—9 out of the top 10 websites are losing traffic while AI tools like ChatGPT are skyrocketing. The era of web browsing is transforming, and if your business relies on old-school web traffic, you …
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I sit down with Deborah Hammett, author of Salty at 60: Becoming Better Than Retired. Deborah’s story is the bold, honest tale of how she left her thirty-three-year career in education in pursuit of a freer, purpose-filled second act—sailing solo aboard her boat and, eventually, writing a book abo…
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Special Guest - Profound Revelations Studio Profound Revelations Studio is a full-service recording studio in Brooksville, FloridaBy senturys
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Laura and Sarah are talking about writing and editing slumps in this episode of Bound Together. They talk about their own current slumps and give each other advice on how to handle it.By Laura Catherine and Sarah Gray
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Writer/director Josh Stolberg (Saw X, Spiral and Jigsaw) returns to talk about the July release of his next indi-horror movie Skillhouse.
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On Travel and Fatherhood - Ash Bhardwaj Returns to the Travel Writing Podcast!
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34:40For people like travel writer Ash Bhardwaj, travel is the "driving force" that inspires and defines his life. But how do you balance the challenges and complexities of travel with the joys and demands of parenthood? This is a subject I am particularly interested in, having recently become a father myself!Ash and I sat down for a deep conversation a…
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Plotpoints Podcast Episode 309, 2025.05.16
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21:43SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi and Guests Show Notes May 16, 2025 Episode #309 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW D…
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Welcome to this sneak peek behind the curtain of our Patreon ‘Second Cup’ tier, where members get exclusive access to bonus episodes of The Editing Podcast. Patreon is the only place you will ever hear these bonus episodes, but we are making this one – and only this one - free to everyone, so you can hear what you’ll get if you join this tier. To a…
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Episode 122: We Won Google's AI Hacking Event in Tokyo - Main Takeaways
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1:45:30Episode 122: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast your boys are MVH winners! First we’re joined by Zak, to discuss the Google LHE as well as surprising us with a bug of his own! Then, we sit down with Lupin and Monke for a winners roundtable and retrospective of the event. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got …
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How to get hired as a tech writer with Sue Brandt
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41:25In this episode, I’m talking with Sue Brandt, a former Director of Documentation who’d hired around 60 people when we recorded the episode. We discuss practical strategies for technical writing job applications, what hiring managers are really looking for in resumes and interviews, and how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Sue and I d…
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How to Use ChatGPT to Enhance Your Book (Not to Write It)
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14:45Let’s be clear: AI can assist, but it can’t anoint. In this episode, Mya Kay unpacks how to use ChatGPT as a tool—not a crutch—while staying rooted in the Holy Spirit’s guidance. If you're a faith-driven writer who wants to use tech without compromising your voice or your calling, this one's for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you should st…
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Ep 124: From Attorney to Romance Author with Audrey Ingram
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47:09Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! In this episode, author Audrey Ingram spills the tea on what inspired her newest novel, The Summer We Ran (coming June 3, 2025). Think: teenage love, political ambition, and a dual-timeline structure that spans 25 years and manages to hit you right in the gut and makes you think. We also…
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Learn more about my products and services: explore my 1:1 coaching practice learn more about my coach training program check out my PM by Design training program join my 2025 AMA series join Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivity learn more about the Blend by Design online course check out my SoTL by Design online course P…
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Episode 1: Welcome! If you have an idea for a book, but don’t know where to begin, you’ve come to the right place (or the WRITE place...hahaha). After a quick introduction (this is the first episode), I dive right into today’s topic…Where Do I Begin? I start by discussing various methods/software for doing your writing, and then I share some differ…
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Episode 2: Setting Realistic Writing Goals
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10:49Whether you're a new author working on your first book, or a seasoned author with three or four books under your belt, setting writing goals can be the defining factor for getting that book done in a timely manner. But setting unrealistic goals can cause frustration and, sometimes, cause authors to give up. In this episode, I'll give you several di…
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Theme, Premise and Writing YA In 2025 with Sarah Arthur
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47:13Award-winning YA author Sarah Arthur returns to the Toolshed to discuss her brilliant new book, Once A Castle. Sarah also shares her experiences following the release of her debut YA novel (Once A Queen), what it was like writing book two, and how theme has played such an important role in the writing of both. We also discuss Artificial Intelligenc…
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When should an editor build their website?
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10:29Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them. Listen to find out more about Why having a website is important Common misconceptions about timing Signs you're ready to build your editorial website What if you're just starting out? Website timing in the context of career stages Don’t wait for ‘perfect’ Q…
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#369 – Writing a Why-Choose Paranormal Romance Series with Cali Mann
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41:56In this episode, we spoke with Cali Mann, author of dozens of contemporary romance, fantasy, and paranormal romance novels under multiple pen names! Cali is the author of the Wickem Academy series, a new paranormal romance series exclusively available from Kobo Originals. Wickem Academy follows a young woman named Marigold, who “is ripped from her …
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Why 'epitome' is confusing. Quirky stories behind baby animal names. Alice doors
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18:431081. Is an epitome a summary or a shining example? We look at why this word trips people up and how its meaning has changed over time. Then, we take a linguistic safari through the world of baby animal names—and what they tell us about language, culture, and human history. The "baby animal names" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and edit…
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188 | AI Agents in Action: How to Build a Business-Ready Agent W/out Writing Code with Pooja Jain
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47:54Everyone’s talking about AI Agents, But few are showing how to actually use it in a way that saves time, uncovers real insights, and drives business decisions. In this live episode of Leveraging AI, Pooja Jain — founder of PowerUp AI and one of LinkedIn’s rising AI educators — is going to take you step-by-step through the exact process she uses to …
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