A weekly retrospective review of the works of Stephen King.
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Constant Reader Podcasts
Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!
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Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work. Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, acade ...
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Book Dreams is a podcast for everyone who loves books and misses English class. In each episode co-hosts Julie Sternberg and Eve Yohalem explore a book-related topic they can’t stop thinking about, everything from the genius of your favorite picture books to books bound in human skin. Julie and Eve are both award-winning authors, which allows them to come at interviews with an insider’s knowledge as well as all the wonder associated with storytelling. Book Dreams is brought to you by The Pod ...
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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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Weird and wonderful stories from author Jonathan Hatch. Get the original book by visiting http://Jonathanhatch.co.uk "Brimming with characters and moments that give the reader a reason to ponder, lying behind every laugh and eccentricity." Kirkus
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Hustle poet is modern anarchy poetry for the broken souls about the answers to the constant evolving perceptions and outlooks society presents daily, dealing with #Love, #Faith, #Hope, #Abuse in all forms, #Injustice, #Anger, #Dating, #Relationships in all states, #Environmental Issues, #Politics and much more. Taking a creative approach, the suggestion of a new perception amidst adversity has been crafted, cultivated, and released in poetic verse to caress real thoughts, actions, perspecti ...
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Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Dyslexia Education, Parenting Strategies
Nicole Holcomb | Educator, Attorney, and Parenting Coach
Do you wish you had a guide or coach who has been where you are and has mapped out how to parent a child with dyslexia (without the overwhelm)? Do you worry about your child’s self-esteem and mental health while carrying the shame of being unable to read? Are you staying up at night, staring at the ceiling with worry about your child’s future and the impact on your family? I’m so glad you’re here! This podcast is your go-to guide for practical strategies on your dyslexia parenting journey. T ...
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is incredibly awesome, and this podcast is dedicated to helping you find awesomeness in living it. Whether it be understanding the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ, learning to cook on a low-to-nothing budget, studying the scriptures or participating in entertaining media, when you follow the teachings of the Savior Jesus Christ, living the gospel can be a constant source of comfort and fulfillment. In this podcast, we share quotes and talks by prophets a ...
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A podcast about news and culture in the Charlottesville area. From the WTJU 91.1 FM newsroom, we cover local news with Charlottesville Tomorrow, state news with journalist Peter Galuszka, and Arts This Week to learn about the latest in the area's cultural events.
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In this podiobook: Every one of us is engaged in a quest in this life. The quest is why we get up early in the mornings or very late at night and leave the safety of our homes and families. We venture out into a world where the rules are different then the rules we grew up with. We find that the rules are different than the ones we were taught in school. We get into our cars. We hail taxi cabs. We walk in the rain. We take trains and buses. We navigate security lines at crowded airports. In ...
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Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Nonfiction, Author, Self Publishing, Christian Book
Dalene Bickel - Book Coach, Ghostwriter, Founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing
Hey there! I’m Dalene - a Jesus-loving mom and founder of Lasting Legacies Publishing. Twenty years ago, I accepted my first ghostwriting project. Even though I had been a manuscript editor for almost a decade by that point, I had never actually written a book before. Faced with that first book project, I was both excited and terrified. I knew how to write a book in theory, but I had no clue how to do it in practice. So I turned to the Internet. I listened to bits and pieces of advice from n ...
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Bite them first. Ask questions never.By Shaman Gray
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135 | Hesitant to Build Your Author Brand? 3 Mindset Shifts for Christian Writers
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15:27Have you ever said something like: "I don't want to market myself." "I want to give God the glory, not myself." "I'm writing a book to help others, not puff myself up." Those are all valid concerns. As Christians, we absolutely should give God all the glory and focus on serving others rather than ourselves. But I don't think that means Christian wr…
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Take a pic. It'll last as long as your karma will.By Shaman Gray
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Sometimes you need to remind yourself of exactly who you are.By Shaman Gray
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I think BLACK BAG misses the mark but it's one of Melanie's favourites. So what happens when we disagree on whether, from a craft perspective, a story is working or not? Well, you'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out. One thing I'll say is that this might be a film that is meant for super fans of the spy genre (i.e., Melanie) becau…
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Chapters (00:00:01) - It's Not Your Fault They Didn't Realize You Were DifferentBy Shaman Gray
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In a world filled with Johnny's, pick a different apple.By Shaman Gray
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Chapters (00:00:02) - I Don't Want To Love You AnymoreBy Shaman Gray
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When its time to slay demons, sharpen the knives God gave you & set yourself free.By Shaman Gray
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The Awakening of the Hustle within the Poet.
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1:12It's awakening season, Beloveds. Rise up.By Shaman Gray
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When it's time to dodge, bob & weave.By Shaman Gray
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When life tries to sink you, it's time to trust God, rise & allow yourself to fly.By Shaman Gray
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Ep.134 | Constantly Distracted? 4 Ways to Get Focused and Write a Book Faster
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17:23Are you busy and distracted by all your day-to-day responsibilities? Trying to figure out how to fit writing a book into your already overcommitted schedule? Wish you could achieve a different level of focus? In this episode of Ink & Impact, I’m sharing 4 simple and practical writing strategies so you can finally get focused and write your book fas…
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Primal Fear is a superb film. The novel, by William Diehl, is even better. This is a story to add to your short list of go-to stories to study for absolutely any aspect of the craft. Enjoy! - V. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing…
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The store is almost ready! We're just waiting (and waiting and waiting) on a new entrance before we can start putting books on the shelves. Find out our latest news, victories, and frustrations and hear about what we're reading now and what we're excited to read next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Writing Your First Christian Book? 3 Tips for Beginning Authors | Ep.133
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9:17A couple of years ago I hosted a morning coffee chat for Christian writers in my area. Later that day, I received a message from someone I had invited who asked, “How do you know if you’re a Christian writer?” She had been interested in attending, but didn’t go because she didn’t feel qualified. Remembering this led me to create today's. Listen in …
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This week we're throwing it back to season 2. Valerie is studying The Hero's Gift Expressed and Melanie is studying Forces of Antagonism. Legally Blonde is a beautiful example of both! Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates…
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2 Strategic Actions You Can Take Now to Make a Bigger Impact with Your Book | Ep.132
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14:54Two Strategic Actions You Can Take to Make a Bigger Impact with Your Book When I say there are two strategic actions for Christian authors, my guess is that you're immediately thinking of "Sunday School answers" such as prayer and reading our Bibles daily. Those are, indeed, habits and treasured moments with God we want to build into our daily live…
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We (authors Eve Yohalem and Julie Sternberg) are opening a bookstore called Books & Cake in Hillsdale, New York! Renovations are underway--take a listen to hear how they're going; how we decided to take this step together; what's surprised us along the way; our unusual plan for organizing the books in the store; a few book recommendations; and more…
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Julie and Eve have big news! Find us on Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at [email protected]. We encourage you to visit our website for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcas…
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In this week's episode, Melanie introduces the concept of conflict triangles and honestly, if you use them in your work, your story will improve immediately. In terms of cast design, while usually the plot supports the development of the characters in this case, the characters support the development of the plot. If you don't know which option best…
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If God made you to be an unstoppable force, are you walking in your purposeful potential?By Shaman Gray
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How do you utilize the voice God gave you?By Shaman Gray
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A mess where?By Shaman Gray
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Sometimes a Gal just needs roses.By Shaman Gray
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You either seize the day or the day will seize you. Are you ready for it?By Shaman Gray
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In a Writing Slump? Do This to Create a Productive Writing Routine | Ep.131
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9:56Are you in a writing slump? If your writing has been pushed aside for the past three months simply because you've been wanting to enjoy all that summer offers, there's no shame in that. But now it's time to return to what God has called you to do and pick up that pen again. There's kingdom work to be done! To help you, I've put together 3 tips to g…
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What have your eyes seen?By Shaman Gray
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Moonstruck: writing female characters (archive)
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44:33In this episode, Melanie is studying female characters and how women are presented in modern stories (her work in this episode is reeeeally interesting!), and I investigate something I learned from Steven Pressfield, which is that we shouldn't introduce anything new after Act 2. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses…
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153 | 3 Ways to Ensure Your Struggling Reader Learns to Read
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14:53Since before my daughter was born, I can remember buying her books. We read to her when she was young, and as she got older, we would take her to the library and bookstores to spark her reading. There are many books in our house that she has never opened. We know that reading is essential to her success - we live in a reading world. Now, you wouldn…
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Be more than just a pretty wrapper.By Shaman Gray
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Will you recognize the fighter within or would you continue to fight yourself?By Shaman Gray
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Let the chuuch scream "Amen".By Shaman Gray
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It's the words that are said when you truly awaken that light your soul ablaze.By Shaman Gray
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152 | 3 Tips to Help Your Child Organize His/Her Backpack
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11:30Learn how to help your child organize his backpack for a successful school year! Truthfully, this episode is a great listen any time of the school year as a reminder and reset - we revisit the backpack throughout the school year. I know how hard it is when your child is frustrated and feels defeated with homework, and it starts with knowing where t…
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If I had a penny for every time my soul has cried....By Shaman Gray
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What does one do when the Sun loves them beyond the Moon? They tell you a True Story.By Shaman Gray
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Sometimes you just have to let the one who makes your heart sings know he's it for you...By Shaman Gray
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3 Ways to Market a Book and Reach More Readers Even Before It's Published | Ep.130
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16:24Today I share 3 marketing strategies you can begin to implement now to help promote your book and reach more readers even before it's published. Listen in to learn what they are! Schedule a 1:1 coaching session with me. What additional topics would you like to learn about? Ready to become a better, more confident writer and make a kingdom impact? J…
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The Bourne Identity: build tension, raise stakes (archive)
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38:27Whatever kind of story you're writing, if you want a reader to stick with you all the way to the end, you've got to build tension! Believe it or not, The Bourne Identity is a terrific example to study - even for a love story or coming of age story. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, …
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When meeting your higher self finds you becoming the love of your own life.By Shaman Gray
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Ratchet is the only attitude adjustment a girl can offer.By Shaman Gray
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For you. With love. Stand up!By Shaman Gray
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No one can love you like you love you, Beloveds.By Shaman Gray
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Sometimes a broken heart has to find the capacity to forgive the times you've fallen indefinitely.By Shaman Gray
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If manners were truly used, the world would be conversing in top tier keynotes.By Shaman Gray
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The feline terror that stalks the night with murder mittens at the ready.By Shaman Gray
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Everyone wants to feel wanted.By Shaman Gray
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If you are going to repeat fire, make sure it sets your soul ablaze.By Shaman Gray
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If you feel the love, release it and set yourselves free within, Beloveds.By Shaman Gray
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