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Write Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over almost two decades of consecutive NaNoWr ...
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#AmWriting

#AmWriting with Jess & KJ

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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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Book Journeys Radio

Angela Lauria

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Weekly interviews with non-fiction authors about writing and publishing their books. Topics include overcoming writer's block, selecting the right topic for your book, finding great book editors and cover designers, how to know if self-publishing is right for you, and other advice on how to write, publish, and promote a non-fiction book that makes a difference.
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The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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The Book I HAD to Write

Paul Zakrzewski

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THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE features interview with critically-acclaimed writers about the stories they just HAD to get out in the world. Listen to stories about the stuff that gets in the way of showing up; or about craft challenges; or just how to navigate the changing landscape of publishing. "A killer interview podcast" -- Sarah Fay from Writers at Work. bookiwanttowrite.substack.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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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders

Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach

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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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Fictionable

Fictionable

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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable. "Storytellers, readers and creatives alike will love" – The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a podcast dedicated to the enjoyment of the works of Brandon Sanderson. Join Bill, Amy, and Jordan as they travel through the worlds of Mistborn, the Stormlight Archive, Elantris, Warbreaker and the rest of the Cosmere! You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/innkeeperstable @ 8:30pm MTN time every other Monday. For more updates or to interact with the show hosts, follow our Twitter account @CosmereStudies. If you would like to contribute to ...
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Hi there from Joni B. Cole, author of "Good Naked: Reflections on How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier." This podcast gives me the chance to ask notable authors about what they write, how they write, and why they write. Plus, I throw in the odd question or two to help us get to know each author a little bit better as a person. Eavesdrop along with a new episode every Thursday. Visit Joni B. Cole at jonibcole.com Producer: Helmut Baer Music credit: "Upbeat Forever" by Kevin MacLeod ...
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. 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 want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Hungry Authors

Ariel Curry & Liz Morrow

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If you’ve got the hunger—the drive, the gumption, the stick-with-it-ness—to develop a great idea and plan your book, then you should do it. In this podcast, writers and industry experts Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry share insights and tools to plan and write your book, navigate the publishing industry, and bring your ideas to life. With interviews from bestselling authors, hungry authors just like you, and other publishing insiders, Hungry Authors is a place for all of us to get better and make ...
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Your Best Writing Life

Linda Goldfarb

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Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author. --We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy. --Our episodes average 30-45 minutes -- hit subscribe and join our family of writers. --Your Best Wri ...
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This podcast was created for female business owners, coaches, and service providers to answer this question: how can I take what I already know, turn it into a short and simple self-published book, then leverage that book into six and seven figures and beyond? That's the question and this podcast is the answer. Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast!
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An author is published regularly. Tim Goodwin and Art Franz are "writers," the people who work and scrape and publish (on occasion) but mostly faceplant, rise, brush off, and repeat. What does it take to learn how to tell good stories? How can I fully realize my characters? How do I gather quality feedback on works in progress? What can I do to punch through writer's block? What must we do to publish work in today's media landscape? No, really. We're asking. But we are also answering! Join T ...
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Wild with Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson

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Sarah Wilson chats wild ideas for a fired up life. The multi-New York Times bestselling author, activist, minimalist and former news journalist who founded the global phenomenon ‘I Quit Sugar’ travelled the world for 10 years (living out of one bag) to explore the freshest ways to live fully…and to save this one wild and precious life we have together. She riffs with philosophers, creatives, poets, scientists (and at least one nun!) on the Big Questions that haunt us. What goes through the m ...
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Insert Philosophy Here

Insert Philosophy Here

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The world needs more philosophy. More to the point, we all need to engage with the world with a more philosophical attitude. My name is Douglas Giles, I am a philosopher by trade and temperament. I understand that philosophy is an active search for concepts on which we can build a better life. Long fascinated by ideas, I am motivated by an earnest desire to bring philosophy out of its insular ivory tower and into everyday life where it can be put to good uses. As a university philosophy prof ...
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Print or eBook? Twitter or LinkedIn? Blogging, public speaking, or podcasting? Traditional, self-publishing, or hybrid? If you’re an author, ghostwriter or aspiring author, today’s publishing environment can feel like a maze that’s hard to navigate. Join me behind the scenes as I interview authors, business leaders and publishing industry experts about what it takes to successfully write, publish, and market a business book.
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Subscribe to this Podcast Channel, where you can hear exclusive and raw footage from this journey my family and I are on, called LIFE! About 1 year ago I promised my family I would write a book about being a badass caregiver, sharing my daughter’s journey with a complex genetic condition, how we juggle typical and complex life, and everything in between that I would tell you. Being our world is changing and technology is overtaking, the paperback book just wasn’t selling me! So, here’s my al ...
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Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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Called for Business | Book Writing, How to Write a Book, Book Draft

Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach

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Ready to build your kingdom business and make an impact? Are you overwhelmed with too many ideas, passions, and thoughts about your business? Do you find yourself supporting other people’s dreams but neglecting your own? Or do you want to share your God story without feeling terrified or insecure? There’s a way for you to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters so you can do what God is calling you to do with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Hey, I’m Donna Sherrie, a Certified ...
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Hustle in Faith

Hustle in Faith

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Hustle in Faith is dedicated to helping women who want to analyze, apply, and amplify their God-given gifts. We accomplish this by discussing business, self-improvement, health and beauty, and my random thoughts about life from a Christian perspective. If you enjoy listening to Hustle in Faith and would like to support the show, please consider rating the show, leaving a review, donating, or making a purchase at our shop, StarenguCrew (https://starengucrew.com/). If you would like to support ...
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Rite Gud

Kittysneezes

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This isn’t a podcast for total beginners. We’re going to assume that you know what plot structure is, what a protagonist is, where ideas come from, and how to use a semicolon. This is a podcast for people who can already write okay, but want to do better.
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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
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Just In Time Worlds

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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Welcome to Content Marketing School: Strategies for Business Growth where the focus is on content creation and marketing, AI content creation, video recording techniques, social media marketing, Live broadcasting, and LinkedIn growth.___________________ This podcast is designed for B2B professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs asking these questions:_ How can I get can I use AI to create content?_ How do I get more followers on LinkedIn? _ How can I get comfortable recording videos?_ How ...
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Book Marketing Simplified

Jenn Hanson-dePaula

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Marketing consultant Jenn Hanson-dePaula sits down with her partner, Marcus to chat about marketing strategies and processes that can help authors connect with their readers and sell more books. Save time with marketing and spend more time writing!
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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the birth of Christianity. The show's current season is on Late Ant ...
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This podcast is for any aspiring authors who are feeling overwhelmed... it's time to feel confident in your writing abilities and empowered to write your novel!I help confused first-time authors write with ease so they can finish their debut novel.In this podcast, we delve into understanding the key elements that make up a brilliant novel with actionable strategies so you can write the THING.
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Daniel martin Podcast

Daniel Martin

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Hello, My name is daniel martin. I live in Texas, United States. And I love to read and write blogs, articles, news, press release, etc. I have written the last 2 years. In my free time, I enjoy to reads a book.
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Boss Up, Beautiful

Amber Millman

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I’m Amber Millman and I have been an entrepreneur for the past thirteen years. In late 2015 I closed my brick and mortar business of eight years and never looked back. I had this deep desire to help women so I received my certification in life and business coaching. I’m on a mission to show women they can make a change in their life or business at any stage. I’m on this journey to help as many women as I can by showing them how to create a life and business they love. I write all about my li ...
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The Author Revolution® Podcast

Carissa Andrews

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We've reached the indie author revolution, my friend, and it's time to talk honestly about how you can manifest your millionaire author destiny. I believe all creatives are called here for a purpose bigger than they realize and making money is an extension of that. You are worthy of making the money you've always dreamed of. I'm going to show you the way. The Author Revolution Podcast is here to help guide you. I'll give you actionable advice, tips, and tricks to make stepping into your mill ...
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Fabulous Writing Tips

Patricia Simpson

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Learn to write like a pro with tips from award-winning author Patricia Simpson. Life is short. Write smart! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-simpson/support
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What You Will Learn

Adam Ashton & Adam Jones

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We’re Adam and Adam, two Aussie blokes that love reading great books. Each week we share the best bits from the best books, and interview the world’s top authors. The books we cover can help you improve every area of your life, from your health to your wealth, from your relationships to your mindset. You’ll learn to pick up healthier habits, and drop the ones that are holding you back. We put the world’s best ideas within your reach, for a fraction of the time it would take to read the full ...
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***The Podcast is currently on hiatus!*** Rebrand and relaunch coming soon... ish. Hi! I’m Claire L. Fishback, book coach and story strategist, project manager, over user of exclamation points, dog lover, and your future writerly BFF. Join me every month for an assortment of wonderful writing life things! From developing your story spark into a novel-worthy idea, cultivating a regular writing habit, writer’s mindset hacks, tips and tricks to get started and finish your book, and more! Writin ...
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THINK THEO

Theo Boyd

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Theo Boyd is a speaker, host, and author of My Grief Is Not Like Yours, a book that takes readers through a rollercoaster of emotions as she explores how her life changed drastically in July, 2019. Many people find themselves on autopilot mode after a tragic loss without real insight into the emotions driving their grief. Theo Boyd has found solace in writing and believes there’s a need to talk about the hidden emotions accompanying grief. She writes so that others may seek comfort in her wo ...
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Golf 360

Golf360

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Golf 360 came about from a theory I wrote a decade ago called The Golf Paradigm. It is something I came up with after spending over 30 years in golf and meeting a lot of exceptional people. Some of them were within the industry while others were outside of it but they all had phenomenal information that helped me improve. Whether it was a world-renowned coach, genius club fitter or engineer, ground breaking health professional or therapist, fantastic mental coach or psychologist or someone t ...
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Ask Your Editor is a WRITING podcast for WRITERS, discussing the writing process, the writer's life, and other creative writing topics from the perspective of two fabulous ladies: one experienced writer and a developmental editor of fiction.
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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Bookish Flights is podcast where we tell our stories through our favorite books. Each week, we sit down with a bookish guest to explore their reading journeys and discover the books that shaped their lives and writing. Whether you're looking for recommendations or inspiration, this is the perfect place to find your next great read. Head over to www.BookishFlights.com to learn more. This show will provide answers to questions like: * What are the best fiction and non-fiction books? * What boo ...
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Do you write for children or young adults? Have your latest book sales been disappointing or nonexistent? Are you ready to begin marketing yourself as a kidlit author? Hi! I’m Lou - host of Kidlit Marketing Made Easy(er) where I help authors with book marketing and author branding. As a developmental editor and author, I know that you want to spend time writing, not marketing. I also know that you need to create connections and build relationships with your readers so you can share and sell ...
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Want to feel bold, confident, courageous and excited about your goals and mission? But maybe you're feeling scared? Perhaps secretly self-sabotaging? Feeding your fears more than your dreams? Clare Josa's Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast shares proven strategies, behind-the-scenes interviews and inspirational how-to for clearing out the hidden blocks that keep us stuck, dreaming big but playing small. You'll discover how to tackle secret fears, how turn your inner critic into your biggest ...
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Notes in the Margin

Vicky Fraser

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This is a podcast about one woman's mission to help entrepreneurs and business owners write and self-publish better business books. Each week, we tackle your writing excuses (because they're our excuses too) – and help you beat the Blank Page Of Doom so you can write a book that makes a real difference. Also contains adulting fails, the adventures of the TinySheeps, and a bundle of fantastic interviews with people far smarter than us. Find us at moxiebooks.co.uk.
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On the tip of my tongue - talking about Aphasia

Jonathan Hirons and Rob Edwards

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In January 2019, while working in London, Jonathan Hirons’s life suddenly changed. He remembers sitting in a business meeting with colleagues discussing a work project when he “began to feel strange”. Jonathan soon found that he couldn’t make changes to the document he was working on, and he began to struggle to find the words to speak. Fortunately, realising something was very wrong, his colleagues acted quickly and called an ambulance. Jonathan was rushed to University College Hospital, wh ...
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Send us a text This is something we hear a lot when people are considering what to write in November: does fanfiction count? is it allowed? can I write it? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why their answer is an incredibly enthusiastic yes, including the many merits of fanfiction writing and a bit about why it sometimes has a bad …
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Send us a text Generic store-brand November Writing Challenge begins in 2 days! Listen for words of encouragement and an update on the ways your hosts Kristina and Liz will be tackling the challenge in this most unprecedented year. Most importantly: we've chosen our tracking tool for the year and have a LEADERBOARD you can join! Best of luck this N…
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Send us a text Celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Author Revolution Podcast, I'm thrilled to share insights from our transformative journey together. Do you ever wonder how to balance the hustle of publication with the joy of creativity? Join me, Carissa Andrews, as I reflect on the early days of sharing advice about publishing multiple b…
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Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite. This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode we…
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Most stories are about change. However, there is also a place for stories when the protagonist doesn’t change. The outcomes can still be positive - just watch James Bond and Erin Brockovich! There are also stories where the protagonist doesn’t change, and the outcome is ambiguous. This movie combines an ethical dilemma with a constant character to …
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling nove…
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Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of “Ask Me Anything” questions about the minutiae of writing about - and having to live through - collapse. I try to cover most of these kinds of questions as we work through the book Serialisation process, but a few get left behind. And so this week’s Wild episode covers these off. You are welcome to join the 55,0…
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Send us a text It's spooky season! Does your world have ghosts? How do people contain the undead in your cultures? Let's explore some real world strategies and fantasy applications. Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.you…
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Tim and Art discuss how to use role-playing games and writing activities to gamify your creative process. They also tease an important takeaway from next week's interview episode with author Bethany Jarmul about the importance of having a "turn" in your story. Tim and Art are ready to help! Join the conversation at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.co…
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Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more. In Episode 3, we chat about our current reads, from Weyward by Emelia Hart to Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV, plus a few cozy picks perfect for fall. We also dive into the art of writing as we prep for NaNoWriMo, sha…
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy walks listeners through the process of self-editing, offering practical strategies for writers to refine their manuscripts before seeking professional help. Suzy emphasizes the importance of editing as a way to ensure that the story you envision reaches your readers as clearly as possi…
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What did you think of this episode? Have you stalled out as a writer or speaker – is it because someone wounded you? Today’s guest shares how we can heal from our wounded giftings to soar again. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. …
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In this week's episode, we're discussing five lessons I learned while writing my first book, ''How to Live an Extraordinary Life,' and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. From the highs of creative fulfillment to the lows of self-doubt, I'm sharing my most intimate and surprising takeaways from this journey. Whether you're an aspiring aut…
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Here at Hungry Authors, we ask you to have a lot of “gumption.” It takes a lot of persistence, daring, and “confidence” to put your writing out into the world. But how do you get all of that gumption? Today, Liz and Ariel are starting a little series on building self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a term championed by the late great Albert Bandura, who…
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Marissa chats with Jill Tew about her debut dystopian romance, THE DIVIDING SKY. Also discussed in this episode: making the transition from the corporate world to writing sci-fi inspired by the corporate world, sci-fi worldbuilding, sci-fi as a cautionary tale (“if this goes on”), plotting out romance to make it feel organic, the irony of promoting…
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Jon Sherman – (X: @practicalgolf, IG: @practical.golf, YT: ) is the owner and founder of Practical Golf where he has dedicated his career to helping golfers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the game more. He is also an award-winning author writing ‘The Four Foundations of Golf’ and ‘The Foundations of Winning Golf’. Jon is currently a +2 handi…
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Send us a text How do you make your side characters feel like real people? Do you need side characters? How many should you have? There's so much to consider when developing your cast of characters! In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz dive into the wonderful world of character development. We discuss how many characters is too many character…
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Hi all! Jess here. When I wrote my first book proposal (for The Gift of Failure), I had a foggy idea of what a “comp” was. A book just like the book you want to publish, right? Not exactly. Comps are a really important part of pitching any book - nonfiction or fiction - because it helps an editor understand your vision for the book and consequently…
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Just in time for Halloween, the Story Works Round Table brings you a special episode featuring five incredible authors of ghost stories: Gabi Coatsworth, Paulette Kennedy, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Sandra Young, and Alida Winternheimer. Dive into the art of crafting paranormal tales, explore the inspiration behind these haunting narratives, and learn abou…
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This season we've already heard from Daisy Johnson and Judith Vanistendael. Over the next few weeks we'll be sitting down with Esther Karin Mngodo and Hannah Webb, but this time we welcome Scott Jacobs and his short story Be Careful Who Your Friends Are. According to Jacobs, this curious tale was a "real-life experience". "I changed the names, to p…
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Send us a text My friend, Gillian Whitney, LinkedIn Live Stream Strategist and Coach, Video Easy Peasy, joined me to discuss how to be a sought-after LinkedIn Live guest. Topics included: 🔹How being a guest on LinkedIn Live shows can help you enhance your brand and build authority. 🔹Why it's essential to prep for your guest spot. (Hint: you need to…
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Both Hitler and Trump are pathetic and delusional. Both are far right authoritarians. But their movements have different motivations and goals. Calling Trump a fascist may seem like a convenient shorthand description, but it masks the depth of the real movement behind Trump. The truth is difficult but important to understand.…
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Links from episode: https://www.koffeeklatch.co.uk/ Follow me on Instagram Email: hello@emmacossey.com Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership.Από τον Emma Cossey
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Wind and Truth Chapters 21-24! Amy's gone! :( (But only for this week!) Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGuQEQohAuE30AOq-BZBYzeTOB3ZX4FIhj4HeYt6p98/edit?usp=sharing ___ No Cosmere Thing of the Week this week! ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Stu…
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Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Από τον Alivia Roan
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Send us a text In this first episode, we're talking to Tom Ryan Elliott, a young man who had a terrible brain injury, which resulted in aphasia and epilepsy. And we're going to talk about, in particular, disability in the workplace. Support the show To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.com http://x.com/buffaloloungeuk https://www.lin…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian. Nicole lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husbad Tony are raising three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions. In this episo…
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Send us a text Are you ready to revolutionize your author journey with the transformative power of AI? Join me, Carissa Andrews, as I sit down with Jonathan Green, a seasoned author and AI expert, on this insightful episode of the Author Revolution Podcast. We dive deep into the intersection of AI technology and writing, uncovering strategies to ov…
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As Melanie and I prepared for this episode one question kept coming up ... Who is the protagonist? Melanie argues that the entire family is the protagonist, but I think that Olive (who is the Little Miss Sunshine contestant) is the protagonist. It's an interesting question and our discussion about it is even more interesting. If you're writing a mu…
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Prof. Joel Pearson (Neuroscientist; AI and cognition scientist) returns to Wild, this time to discuss whether free will is an illusion. In our last chat (about intuition) the subject was raised and Joel promised to come back to discuss it further, particularly in the context of AI, algorithms, the rise of totalitarianism and our agency in systems c…
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Send us a text So you're about to draw a map. What geographical features do you REALLY need to know? Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage my world building services:…
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Hey Sis! Let’s continue the conversation with Rita Carter from Episode 57! In the second part of this insightful conversation, Rita delves deeper into the topic of surrendering to God's plan and overcoming the grip of fear. She shares her own experiences with needing to let go of control and trust in God's guidance, even when it involves discomfort…
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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy goes beyond the basics to discover how to get your query letter noticed. Topics include, the competitive nature of querying, statistics on the number of queries agents receive, and the small percentage that result in representation. She highlights the importance of grabbing an agent's attention quickly. Suzy emp…
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What did you think of this episode? Are you curious about AI's true impact on Christian Writers? Today’s guest sheds some much-needed light on this growing topic of concern. LYNETTE EASON IS THE BEST-SELLING, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF OVER SIXTY BOOKS. Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lis…
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Marissa chats with Hari Conner about their queer regency graphic novel rom-com, I SHALL NEVER FALL IN LOVE. Also discussed in this episode: a non-typical (is there such a thing as typical?) road to finding an agent, mining real world history and Jane Austen texts for influences, using comics to make historical stories feel relatable, historical res…
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Our writing is a gift – both to ourselves and others. That’s what Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew teaches, and we loved getting to explore these ideas in this week’s episode! In this wide-ranging conversation about spiritual memoir, we cover: Balancing marketability with honoring the complexity and authenticity of our experience The author’s “horseshoe” r…
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In the first of our Autumn podcasts, Daisy Johnson told us how she was living on the edge when she was writing her collection The Hotel, and read from her short story Conference. Over the course of this season we'll be ranging all round the world to hear from Esther Karin Mngodo, Scott Jacobs and Hannah Webb, but this time Judith Vanistendael expla…
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This is a special episode today for World Menopause Day. Did you know that perimenopause is one of the biggest trigger points for imposter syndrome, according to our research study, causing talented women to leave not just their job, but even the career that they loved? This special episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is both for wome…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re taking a fun detour from our usual format! After a recent trip to the library with my kids (ages 9, 6, and 4), I realized we’ve developed some solid strategies for making the most out of our visits. Not only will I share tips on how to get the right books into your kids’ hands, but I’ll also reveal how to sn…
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“As I said in my earlier email, you have so much to work with here. First off, your premise is gold. Easy to summarize, clear conflict, big stakes. I’m envious! When you’re ready, agents are going to sit up and take notice—which is all the more reason to have a rock solid thing to give them when they ask (and they will ask—don’t send a single query…
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Hello there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're talking about how to podcast your book. I talk to many female entrepreneurs who tell me they're considering either starting a podcast OR writing a book. And this is where I say, "Why not do BOTH?" The big benefit to writing and publishing a book is that you do the work once a…
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I host a conversation with Shane Sams, a man whose journey from small-town school teacher to successful entrepreneur is as inspiring as it is educational. Shane Sams has dedicated his career to teaching others how to achieve financial independence by building online businesses. With over 1,000 pod…
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Nonfiction and fiction seem to exist in different worlds – but in this episode, we chat with fiction author and book coach Lauren Kay about all of the things they have in common! Like us, Lauren is a plotter, not a pantser, and she has built an incredible author community around her resources for fiction authors. She shares about: how and why she b…
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Send us a text Break free from the constraints of traditional writing challenges and embrace a revolutionary way to achieve your writing dreams. What if you could boost your creativity and productivity without the burnout of daily word counts? Join me, Carissa Andrews, as I introduce an alternative to NaNoWriMo that respects your personal pace—a si…
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Από τον Alivia Roan
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This season, I am focused on stories with negative or neutral character arcs. Sometimes, finding out what a character doesn’t want is the first step to discovery. On the surface, Cathy Whitaker has a perfect life. However, it’s a shallow life. Cathy’s choices are symbolically represented by her husband, Frank, and her gardener, Raymond. The two mal…
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