An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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!
The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
Long ago in a hidden kingdom, Mtilan the Unborn King pledges his life to Legion, the fallen spirit from beyond the veil of time. Learning dark and forbidden magic, the new sorcerer gains both immortality and incredible power— but sacrifices his soul. Over a millennium later, siblings Pekra and Lely reluctantly journey with their father’s killer across their island of peril. They seek the mythical cottonwood tree, the first child of their god Ura, hoping to defend its sacred life from both Mt ...
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!
Welcome to the FroKnowsPhoto Podcast where we discuss all things Photography. From Nikon to Canon Cameras and all the lenses and accessories for your camera bag. If you are into photography looking to pick up tips, tricks, reviews and our personal views than this is the podcast for you. Please subscribe for the latest episodes.
Welcome to the greatest show in the multiverse! Fasten your seat belts for a rocketship ride to Altair City Spaceport's Rusty Rocket Tavern, where I discuss science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, comics, movies, TV, games, and toys. Powered by alien technology, eldritch abilities, and caffeinated beverages, since a summer night in 2012 fuelled by two double gin and tonics. Direct RSS feeds to all shows: Captain Roy's Rocket Radio Show: THE UK Geek Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Po ...
Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphic Labs' and Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 — an AI model for predicting the structure of molecules — Jaderberg explains how this new technology frees up researchers' time and resources to better understand the real, messy world and tackle the next frontiers of science, medicine and more. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best-selling authors and gives writers step-by-step advice --Entrepreneur Writer and Business Expert Jill Shiefelbein on how she wrote her book quickly and got it published by a top publisher. --Multiple New York Times Best Selling author John David Mann on how to create writing success PLUS authors, publishers and agents from all over the world giving their top tips. This is not a podcast you want to miss.
The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best-selling authors and gives writers step-by-step advice --Entrepreneur Writer and Business Expert Jill Shiefelbein on how she wrote her book quickly and got it published by a top publisher. --Multiple New York Times Best Selling author John David Mann on how to create writing success PLUS authors, publishers and agents from all over the world giving their top tips. This is not a podcast you want to miss.
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How you can get it Where you can get it…
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In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out what you want, and get it…
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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann to discuss their co-authored book The Go-Giver Marriage . Learn about how to collaborate with a partner and let their writing take its own style. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Turn Your Passion into a Book, at writing-gym.com/passionbook.…
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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with writer and novelist Denise Cloutier. Learn about how to confidently finish your novel for publication and about putting together a query for agents. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Confidently Query Your Novel at www.writing-gym.com/goodenough/…
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In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to science fiction and horror novelist Stephen Oliver. Learn how to publish short stories in magazines and anthologies, how to sell your novel to agents and publishers and, most important, how to see your name published in magazines, anthologies and on the cover of your published novel. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide, How to Live the Author Lifestyle at www.writing-gym.com/shortstory/.…
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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver, Bob Burg. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a topnotch co-author, what the difference between work-for-hire and co-authorship is, how to write a business parable and more. To get the most out of this episode, download our free step-by-step guide on How to SELL Your Book at www.writing-gym.com/gogiver2.…
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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview award winning author Cristina Istrati. In this episode you’ll learn how to write successfully in multiple genres and what the balance really is between natural talent and showing up to do the work. To get the most out of this episode, download our free guide that will help you elevate your writing to publish in multiple genres. Download here: https://writing-gym.com/genres2/.…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is an author and screenwriter who novelized her screenplay in the Writing Gym. Listen to learn about novelizing your movie, how to build your author platform and how to know if your novel is publishable. To learn how to novelize your movie, download this step by step free resource guide -- How to Novelize Your Movie Script -- at www.writing-gym.com/screenplay/ .…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with journalist and author Bill Kovarik. Bill has published several nonfiction and historical fiction books. Listen as they chat about how to research for your novel, what novelists can learn from journalists and how to stop wasting your time and write that novel. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to download our free resource, The Six Secrets To Go From Struggling Writer To Published Author, at https://writing-gym.com/historical/ .…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Maria Chapman. Maria is a Writing Gym alum who writes women’s fiction and makes a living from her writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Maria finished her novel without an outline, how she found an effective writing process and how she makes money writing. To learn the key to success, download our free resource guide The Top 6 Secrets to go from Struggling Writer to Published Author at https://writing-gym.com/stuck/.…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Claire Fullerton about her winding path to publication. They discuss Claire’s methods for writing realistic fiction, how she built her writing resume and why no two writing processes are the same and that’s okay! To get started on your own publishing journey, check out our free resource guide that breaks down the 6 secrets to author success over at https://writing-gym.com/reallife/ .…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Hannah Johnson. In the VIP, Hannah finished in her novel in under 2 months. She jumped into publishing mastermind, and is well on her way to revising her novel to publishable. Hannah talks about what it was like to finish her novel, how the Writing Gym helped where her creative writing university education couldn’t, and what understanding her writing process and her weaknesses did to improve her writing. To access our awesome free resource guide, click the link here: https://writing-gym.com/shortstories/ .…
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In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with long-time journalist Dan Smith. Dan and Annalisa talk about the differences between novel writing and journalistic style. They explore the struggles and the successes of publishing and finding your writer’s voice. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/journalism/ .…
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This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Barbara Pattee about what it’s like to come out of the shadows and write with pride. In this episode, learn about how community and productive feedback changed Barbara’s writing life and helped her discover her own hidden writing confidence. To get the most out of this episode, check out our free downloadable resource on community here: https://writing-gym.com/writingfeedback/ .…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with true crime and mystery author Diane Fanning about what writing in those genres is like. Hear Diane break down how she does her research, how she schedules writing and research into her life and why she loves writing true crime and mystery. To get the most out of this episode, download our free resource over at https://writing-gym.com/truecrime/ .…
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This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea celebrates Writing Gym VIP member Tasneem Jivanji. Tasneem is celebrating completing her first draft of her realistic fiction novel and all the hard work she did to complete it. They talk about taking care of yourself while writing, how to find a productive writing community and how to find your writing confidence. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to use our free downloadable resource over at https://writing-gym.com/difficult/ .…
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On this week’s episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with mystery author Trish Esden to talk about what it’s like to publish in multiple genres. Trish Esden lives the author lifestyle every day; she pulls back the curtain on what it took to get there and how she keeps it up. If you want to know what it takes to successfully make a career out of writing, make sure you download our free resource guide to walk you through your first steps. Download it here: https://writing-gym.com/goals/ .…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with author and Writing Gym member Natalie French. Annalisa and Natalie discuss how to stop struggling and edit your novel, how to get better feedback on your novel project and why trying to publish alone just doesn’t get you the results you want. Make sure to download our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/publishingstruggle/ to get the most out of this episode.…
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This week, writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with ghostwriter Dan Clements to pull back on the curtain on what it’s really like to be a ghostwriter. Curious about what ghostwriting is and if it may be right for you? Perhaps you’re looking to pursue a career in writing, but you’re not sure how to get there. Listen to this episode and then download the free resource guide for help. https://writing-gym.com/ghostwriting/…
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In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with Writing Gym member Sonee Singh. Sonee and Annalisa talk about what to do when your plot loses momentum, how to discover and fix blindspots in your writer, and why you’re not getting the feedback you need from your beta readers. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/momentum/ .…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with New York Times bestselling author John David Mann. John speaks on why revision is key to successfully publishing your novel, what it’s like to co-author, and why trying out a new genre improves your writing skills. Make sure you check out the free worksheet at https://writing-gym.com/revisions/ .…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jill Smith, a Writing Gym alumnae who’s on the path to publication about what it’s like to be a part of a professional community of writers. Jill and Annalisa answer why quality feedback is important, why you shouldn’t be scared to follow plot rabbit trails, and what makes the Writing Gym different from other communities. Make sure you check out the free writing resource at https://writing-gym.com/confidencebuilder/ .…
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This week Annalisa Parent Summea and author Leah Weiss are in conversation about the importance of learning the craft of writing, how to find and develop your character’s voice, and why you need professional feedback to successfully publish. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/writingcraft/.…
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If you’ve been wondering what you can do to find motivation to write, this episode is for you. This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and Tashya Knight talk about how to overcome your fear and start writing, how to connect with publishers, and how to develop your freelance writing. Check out the freebie at https://writing-gym.com/freelance/.…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and author Cassandra Thompson are in conversation about breaking genre molds, how to take rejection and use it to propel you forward, and what it feels like to get that first novel published. Take a look at the freebie for this episode over at https://writing-gym.com/rejectionletters/ .…
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In this week’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and up and coming author Aaron Betts talk about what it feels like to finally finish his novel. After joining the Writing Gym, Aaron finished the novel he’d spent years writing in just two weeks. Annalisa and Aaron also discuss overcoming writer’s block and why getting professional feedback on your writing is so important to propelling you towards your dream of being published. Check out the freebie at https://writing-gym.com/finishanovel/ .…
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This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and literary agent Kevin O’Connor discuss how to craft a stand-out query letter, the purpose of literary agents, and what really goes on in an agent’s head when they read your query letter. Take a look at this week’s freebie and spend some time reflecting on where you could up your query letter game at www.writing-gym.com/CHILDRENSLITERARYAGENT .…
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In this final episode of Season 5, we highlight key moments in authors finishing, revising and publishing their books. How do authors finish and publish novels/ Listen in.
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Annalisa speaks with Sara Wigal, Director of Publishing at Belmont University about the timeline of a book getting published and what publicity and marketing for your books looks like, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: -The behind the scenes of the publishing industry -What it takes to be a working professional in the publishing industry -The full process for how a book gets published--and each step along the way You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, The End is Only the Beginning, for this episode that will walk you through how to become a published author, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/Pubjobs. Don’t forget the dash! Sara Wigal is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies and Director of Publishing at Belmont University. She is also the Fundraising Chair for the Next Chapter Society which supports the programming made possible by the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Wigal has been published by The Tennessean , Publishers Weekly, and Writer's Digest.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Carey Nelson Burch, owner and consultant of My Own Shingle, about how to find the right agent to maximize your publication and media rights, how to advocate for your manuscript in the publishing industry, and how to find the right professional partners for your creative work. In this episode, you’re going to learn: -How to get YOUR voice heard in the noisy marketplace -How to sell your book through networking -How to be your own advocate for your work You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, The Dating Game: Finding Publishers and Agents in a Digital Dating world for this episode that will walk you through the multiple media your manuscript can take in addition to a published book. Take a minute and download our free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/EXPAND. Don’t forget the dash! Carey Nelson Burch is the Owner of My Own Shingle where she consults for several companies while managing a handful of screenwriters, authors and influencers. Previously she was a packaging agent at William Morris Endeavor for over twelve years and an Executive at NBC in Los Angeles. Carey currently serves on the boards of the Nashville Film Festival, Belmont’s Film & TV Advisory Committee, and Film Com.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Joe Curcillo, Speaker and Author of Getting to Us about how to reach thousands of people with your content, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: -How to reach thousands of people with your content -How to contribute to national magazines -When and how to produce an audiobook You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, Tell the World Your Message, for this episode that will walk you through how to reach a wide audience and share your knowledge with them, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/vision. Don’t forget the dash! Author, CEO, & Advisor to Visionaries, Joe Curcillo inspires audiences by sharing the strategies and secrets to solving seen and unseen problems. Joe has published three books, Getting to Us: Discover the Ability to Lead Your Team to Any Result You Desire , What’s Your Freakin’ Point: How To Maximize The Impact Of Every Word You Speak , and Don’t Be a Hamster: 30 Tips to Spark the Imagination of Busy People to assist others in balancing work and happiness in their lives.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Megan Dobson, publisher at ChristianAudio about important considerations in writing a book that will be produced as an audio book and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: Important considerations in writing a book that will be produced as an audio book How publishers make decisions on how to produce your content: print, audio, ebook, etc. Why comp titles are so important to your book sales You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, How to Navigate the Audiobook World, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/negotiate. Don’t forget the dash! Megan Dobson was the publisher of ChristianAudio, under RBMedia, an independent audiobook producer. Megan previously worked at HarperCollins Christian Publishing where she was the associate publisher for W Publishing. She has recently become the vice president of publisher Zonderkids, the child sector of Zondervan publishing.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Barbara Zito, about how to go from query to publication, how to negotiate rights in your publishing contract, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to go from query to publication What questions to ask when you’ve been offered a publishing contract How to negotiate rights in your publishing contract. You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, How to Get That Publishing Contract, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these publishing concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/BeyondMFA. Don’t forget the dash! BIO: Barbara Zito is a freelance writer, an alumni of the Writing gym, and the author of an upcoming contemporary fiction novel through Literary Wanderlust.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with David O’Hara, professor at Augustana University about how to make time for your writing, immersing yourself in research for your writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to make time for your writing How to refocus and find time to write How writing from your authentic self will make your writing pay off You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Making Time to Write, for this episode that will walk you through how to dive deep into the research that could help your novel come to life. So take a minute and download the resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/refocus. Don’t forget the dash! David O’Hara is the co-author of From Homer to Harry Potter, The Hobbit and Philosophy, and Narnia and the Fields of Arbol - among others. He writes about wild places like the Alaskan Tundra, the Rainforest of Guatemala, or the Barrier Reef of Belize.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert, Writing Gym member about how to get a literary agent to request your manuscript. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to get a literary agent to request your manuscript How to get to the front of an agent’s line How and why an agent asks for a full manuscript You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Escape the Slush Pile that will walk you through how to avoid an agent’s ‘no’ list--the slush pile AND accelerate manuscript requests. Take a minute to download the free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/request. Don’t forget the dash! Jeanne Covert is a screenwriter who has now successfully added novelist to her publishing credits. Now agented, her journey was an exciting one including receiving 2 requests for full manuscripts in one day from top agencies. She shares her secrets with us today.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with River Jordan, a novelist from Southern Alabama about How to handle rejection with humor, How to choose the right literary agent and How to tap into your potential as a writer to move your readers. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to handle rejection with humor How to choose the right literary agent for you How to tap into your potential as a writer to move your readers You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, How to Create and Achieve Writing Goals, for this episode that will help you to shape what you want YOUR author lifestyle to look like, and work toward obtaining those goals. Take a minute and download the free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/authorlife. Don’t forget the dash! River Jordan is a novelist from Southern Alabama. She was raised surrounded by many storytellers and found her calling to be a writer in the sixth grade. Her most recent book is Confessions of a Christian Mystic.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with writer John Ridge about breaking out of research mode, how to finish a novel, and how to squash imposter syndrome. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to break out of research mode and finish your novel How to get the right kind of feedback on your writing How to squash imposter syndrome You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Break Out of World Building, It will walk you through the important steps John took to stop researching and finish his novel. Take a minute and download the resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/worldbuilding. Don’t forget the dash! John Ridge is a writer from Colorado. He writes epic fantasy, and loves layering his world with interesting places and characters.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Kathy Meis, founder and CEO of Bublish about distributing books to various outlets, becoming an “authorpreneur,” and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to get your book distributed to multiple outlets How to engage your readers authentically and effectively How to make a sustainable profit off your book You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Sell More Books as an Authorpreneur. This guide will walk you through the steps it takes to market your book, reach multiple distribution points, and make a sustainable profit on your book. You don’t want to miss this one. So take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/Authorpreneur. Don’t forget the dash! Kathy Meis is the founder and CEO of Bublish, the world's first complete publishing platform with built-in marketing. Kathy has been a writer and editor for more than twenty-five years, working for editorial brands as CBS and Forbes, Inc.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea shares some insights during a PBS interview on 'Creative Living with Sheryl Borden' What is a Pantser? How do I find my best writer? What is a Creativity Vortex?
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with aspiring author Steve Cummins about balancing writing with life, the importance of mindset in approaching writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to FINALLY finish that novel--even if you’ve been putting it off for 20 years How to find the time to write--even with a busy family and professional life How to confront fears and insecurities and WRITE You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, How to Finish that Novel NOW that will walk you through the steps to make and achieve serious and realistic writing goals. Take a minute and download the free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/decision. Don’t forget the dash! Steve Cummins is an up and coming author from Colorado. He is currently writing a medieval fantasy novel that he first started over twenty years ago, and was able to finish in a matter of weeks in the Writing Gym!…
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Amy Collins is asked: If you could give aspiring writers one piece of advice, what would it be? How to put yourself on the path to becoming a successful author. What should I do every day if I want to be a better writer? What are the top three things that should be on my writing checklist? Amy Collins is the President of New Shelves Books, one of the best-known book sales and marketing agencies in the US. In the last 20 years Amy and her team have sold over 40 million books into the bookstore, library, and chain store market for small and mid-sized publishers.…
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Cat Zappa, Publisher and Executive Vice President of Film & Television at Dreamscape Media about: How to publish your manuscript not only as a book, but across multiple media. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to publish your manuscript not only as a book, but across multiple media How to pitch your book so it will be made into a movie How an agent with the right connections can help negotiate multiple rights--including film deals for you You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Expand Your Influence with Cat Zappa, to learn the strategy it takes to get your book published in print, audio, film--and more!, so take a minute and download the free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/expand. Don’t forget the dash! Cat Zappa is the Publisher & Executive Vice President of Film and Television at Dreamscape Media. She has nearly 20 years of publishing and entertainment experience. Prior to her current role, Cat was the Director of Sales at HarperCollins Christian Publishing for close to a decade.…
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If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring authors, with author Vivian Jamieson. What is good feedback? How to get the right feedback? How do I get the feedback that pushes you forward as a writer?
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Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Sonee Singh, writer of commercial women’s fiction and member of the Writing Gym about gaining clarity on writing projects, investing in your writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to apply concepts you learn at conferences and workshops to your writing How to get clarity with your writing project How to get over the hesitation to make an investment in yourself as a writer You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Get Clarity with Sonee Singh for this episode that will walk you through how to gain the clarity you need to publish time and time again, so take a minute and download the free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/clarity. Don’t forget the dash! Sonee Singh is an upcoming author and member of the Writing Gym. She is currently writing a commercial women’s fiction novel and poetry.…
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What is the difference between hybrid and traditional publishing? What publishing route should I take? What is the difference between a hybrid publisher and vanity press? How do I recognize a vanity press?
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How do I know my audience? How do I write a children's book? Children's book author Mike Bender is asked to give one piece of advice to aspiring writers.
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From our favorite writing coach to you, please join Annalisa Parent Summea in celebrating the holiday season. A special reading of 'A Visit by St. Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore Happy Holidays everyone. See you in the new year.
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How do I become a better writer? How do I improve my writing skills? NYT best selling author, Brandon Webb is asked to give one piece of advice to aspiring writers.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jenny Baumgartner, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Nelson Books at HarperCollins Christian Publishing about her role as an acquisitions editor, the amount of editing needed to get your book to be a New York Times Bestseller, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to move forward after an offer is made on your book at the publishing house How to work with multiple editors to get your book to New York Times-Bestseller status How to do your research on successful books in the market in your genre You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House, for this episode that will walk you through how to prepare yourself for the publishing process, so take a minute and download our free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/hurdles. Don’t forget the dash! Jenny Baumgartner is the Senior Acquisitions Editor at Nelson Books, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. She’s been in Christian publishing since 1998 and has edited both nonfiction and fiction, partnering with many award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors, including the #1 New York Times bestseller, Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis and the newly released A Serial Killer’s Daughter by Kerri Rawson.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
-How much exposition is enough? -How do I know if I have too much exposition? -How do I find balance in my novel? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do know if I have the right amount of exposition?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Aaron Finegold, Writing Gym member and novelist about drafting query letters, convincing agents to ask for a full manuscript, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to write an attention-grabbing query letter How to do your manuscript justice with a high quality publication package The exact step-by-step strategy we use to walk authors through the synopsis-writing process You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, Writing the Perfect Query Letter, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/full . Don’t forget the dash! Aaron Finegold is an author and member of the Writing Gym. He has written a 90,000 word debut novel, Another Form. He has been published in McKinsey Quarterly.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
-How do I get my characters to behave? -How come my characters will not stick to my outline? -How do I figure out what kind of writer I am? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you find your Best Writer?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Carey Nelson Burch, owner and consultant of My Own Shingle, about how to find the right agent to maximize your publication and media rights, how to advocate for your manuscript in the publishing industry, and how to find the right professional partners for your creative work. In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to Expand your writing dream and your creative reach How to advocate for your manuscript in the publishing industry How to find the right professional partners for your creative work You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, How to Publish your Novel Across Multiple Media, for this episode that will walk you through the multiple media your manuscript can take in addition to a published book. Take a minute and download our free resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/EXPAND. Don’t forget the dash! Carey Nelson Burch is the Owner of My Own Shingle where she consults for several companies while managing a handful of screenwriters, authors and influencers. Previously she was a packaging agent at William Morris Endeavor for over twelve years and an Executive at NBC in Los Angeles. Carey currently serves on the boards of the Nashville Film Festival, Belmont’s Film & TV Advisory Committee, and Film Com.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
-How do I create plot? -How do I create character sketches? -How do I deal with fears of writing? -How do I deal with my inner critic? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you find your Best Writer?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Stephen Oliver, Writing Gym member and prolific science fiction and fantasy novelist about turning publication dreams into reality, the Writing Gym’s approach to editing manuscripts, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How writers turn their publication dreams into reality That rejections aren’t necessarily a bad thing About the Writing Gym’s unique approach to editing your manuscript You’ll want to be sure to download the free resource guide, How To Get a Publishing Deal, for this episode that will walk you through the magic of dreaming big, and why there’s no better time than the present to pursue your writing goals, so take a minute and download resource guide at www.writing-gym.com/dreambig. Don’t forget the dash! Stephen Oliver is a member of the Writing Gym and a science fiction and fantasy novelist. He was previously a software engineer, but he always knew he was destined to become an author. Join us in celebrating Stephen!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
How do I write believable characters? What if character outlines aren't working for me? How can I finally finish writing this book well? In this week's Audio Writing Tip, Annalisa answers the question, "What is the best way to develop characters?"
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Sara Wigal, Director of Publishing at Belmont University about the timeline of a book getting published and what publicity and marketing for your books looks like, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: What happens behind the scenes from the moment your manuscript is accepted to the time your book is published. How a publishing house really supports and markets your book. What’s really expected of you, the author, in terms of marketing your book You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, The End is Only the Beginning, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/dive. Don’t forget the dash! Sara Wigal is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies and Director of Publishing at Belmont University. She is also the Fundraising Chair for the Next Chapter Society which supports the programming made possible by the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Wigal has been published by The Tennessean , Publishers Weekly, and Writer's Digest.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Are you a 'Pantser' or a 'Plotter'? Do you explore through action or do you write a character sketch? Maybe there is a deeper question at hand, how do you find your best writer? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, What is the best way to develop character?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Barbara Pattee, Writing Gym member and author about the importance of encouraging feedback, her growth as a writer since joining the Writing Gym, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: the importance of encouraging feedback that perseverance is key to your writing That a positive relationship with your writing can influence all parts of your life You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, Never Give Up On Your Writing, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym/nevergiveup. Don’t forget the dash! Barbara Pattee is a Writing Gym member and author. She has previously published poetry, short stories, and memoir pieces. It’s Worth the Struggle: Inspiration for Contemporary Writers “On the Shores of Detroit” Writer’s Digest Conference See Barbara demonstrate the book the she’s reading (youtube)…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writers are often looking for resources to improve their writing or improve success with query submission. But how do you know what resources to use? How valuable is something that is provided for free? More often than not, what you put in is what you get out. If your writing career is truly important to you, you don't want to shortchange it. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip, Annalisa answers the question, "How do I find reliable resources to move towards publication?"…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Rachelle Gardner, a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management about pairing a business mindset with a writing mindset, the importance of your author platform, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: That pairing a businessperson mindset with artist’s mindset will help you sell your novel That an understanding of the marketplace and the context into which your book will be placed is essential The importance of your platform as a writer You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet for this episode, It’s Not Just About the Book that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/standout. Don’t forget the dash! Rachelle Gardner is an agent with Books & Such Literary Management, representing both fiction and nonfiction. She’s been an agent for 12 years and currently represents an impressive list of 75 bestselling and award-winning authors…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writers often struggle with providing their manuscripts to professionals in fear of their idea being stolen. Do I ask for a signed agreement? Do I get a copyright? What prevents them from taking my work? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How can I trust the Agent or Publisher with my Manuscript?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Hannah Johnson, a Writing Gym member and fantasy novel writer about how she wrote a novel in under two months and how she excelled in our Publishing Mastermind program. In this episode, you’re going to learn: That it is possible to write a solid first draft in fewer than 8 weeks Getting to the editing process is a huge accomplishment How much community can do for writers You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, You Can Write a Novel in Under Two Months, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/possible Don’t forget the dash! Hannah Johnson is a Writing Gym member who minored in short story fiction writing in college. She has now since shifted to writing long fantasy novels. Join us in celebrating Hannah!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
How does a writer avoid the most common writing traps: Overthinking, Over-Researching, and your Inner Critic. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the questions, How to avoid Overthinking your writing? How to avoid Overthinking your writing? How to avoid it's close cousin Over-Researching? How to overcome your Inner Critic?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Stephanie Beard, Executive Editor at Turner Publishing about the role of an Executive Editor, how publishers support their titles, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: The role of an Executive Editor The different ways publishers support their titles How an author can reach out to their audience You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, A Peak Behind the Publishing Curtain, for some insider brainstorming to get you thinking ahead for your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/btsediting . Don’t forget the dash! Stephanie Beard is the Executive Editor at Turner Publishing, an industry leading independent publisher based in Nashville, TN, which has a backlist of over 5,000 books and publishes 36 new books per year across all genres. In addition to acquiring all of the books for the front list, she is also the Subsidiary Rights Director. She has a J.D. from Vermont Law School where she specialized in International Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution and a B.A. from Centre College in International Relations and French.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writers often struggle with the desire to follow what the latest trends in published works are. Do you shelf your idea to write your version of a wizarding school or vampire romance? Or do you blaze your own path with a fresh idea? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, Should I follow what's trending?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Emily Weinberg, Writing Gym member about how openness for change and revision affected her writing and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: How to revise a manuscript into publishable shape How reading published books in your genre can help with your writing How to approach your writing openly and without fear. You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, Unlock: How to Revise Your Novel, for this episode to learn some of the best practices straight out of the Writing Gym. So take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/unlock Don’t forget the dash! Emily Weinberg is a Writing Gym member, specializing in children’s novels and historical fiction. Outside of her passion for writing, Emily is also an elementary school teacher. She is currently working on a novel about ancient Egypt!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writing can bring on many trials for the writer, including rejection of their work and backlash for things written about. In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do you deal with Backlash & Rejection?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Dana Chamblee Carpenter, author of The Bohemian Trilogy about overcoming writer’s block, getting a three book deal, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: What it’s really like to get a 3-book deal One author’s take on writer’s block and how to overcome it How play can feed into your creativity and ultimately help your writing You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, The Well of Creativity, for this episode that will walk you through how to implement these concepts in your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/debut . Don’t forget the dash! Dana Chamblee Carpenter is the author of The Bohemian Trilogy. The first book in the series, Bohemian Gospel, won the 2014 Killer Nashville Claymore Award and was short-listed for Young Adult Library Services Association’s 2016 Alex Award. Her second book, The Devil’s Bible, won the 2017 Silver Falchion Award for Best Novel. The final book in the series, Book of the Just, is a finalist for this year’s Silver Falchion in SciFi/Fantasy.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Many find themselves writing for different reasons, potential income, prestige, the love of the craft, etc.. What keeps you writing? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, why write if I'm not getting paid for it?
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with O’Dell Isaac, a member of the Writing Gym about honing your skills, the role of confidence building in your writing, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: -The importance of next steps, moving forward to get yourself closer to your goals for your book and for yourself as a writer -How the tools already in your writing toolbox can be used more effectively through guidance and accountability at the Writing Gym -The benefits of believing in your own ability to become the best writer you can be You’ll want to be sure to download the free worksheet, How To Get into Revision Flow, for this episode, which will walk you through the seemingly daunting task of revising your writing. So take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/goodwriting Don’t forget the dash! O’Dell Isaac is a substitute teacher and freelance writer. He spent 14 years as a military journalist, where he won several awards for his writing. He currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and daughter, and is a member of the Writing Gym program: Publishing Mastermind.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
You've revised your manuscript a hundred times. Every tweak and touch-up is improving it. How do you know when your manuscript is done? In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa tackles Revision.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Margaret Riley King, a literary agent at William Morris Endeavor about the day-to-day life of a literary agent, what agents look for in queries, and more! In this episode, you’re going to learn: About the day-to-day life of being a literary agent How to make your query stand out to the literary agent What not to do when sending out queries to agents at different agencies About the importance of the author-agent relationship, which is both professional and somewhat personal You’ll want to be sure to download How to Avoid the Slush Pile--a free handout that will walk you through top tips to get an agent’s attention. Take a minute and download this free handout at www.writing-gym.com/agents head Don’t forget the dash! Margaret Riley King is a literary agent at William Morris Endeavor, where she began her career after graduating from Princeton University. She represents both literary and commercial fiction, along with narrative nonfiction, memoir and some lifestyle titles. Some of her clients include Chloe Benjamin, author of the NYT bestselling novel The Immortalists , National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson, and Newbery Award winner Sheila Turnage among others.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Welcome to Season Five and the 100th Episode of the Writing Gym Podcast. Tuesday Writing Tip: Are you getting the right support you need for your writing? We've given you some great content over the last 5 years: literary agents, publishers, Best-selling authors and stories from authors just like you, working toward publishing. To celebrate, we have 2 bonuses for you: First, we're changing up the format for Season 5. In addition to the hard-hitting interviews we bring you straight from the publishing industry, we'll also be releasing a weekly writing tip. Think of it as the Tuesday tip! Also, to celebrate out 100th episode, and 5 seasons of helping writers to finish, publish and sell their books, we'll be giving away free copies of my book Storytelling for Pantsers! We'll be running a contest on Twitter through the end of October 2020. IN ORDER TO ENTER, head over to Twitter, follow us @annalisaparent and retweet our podcast episodes with the hashtag: #WritingGym100. We'd also love to hear what you love about the podcast in your tweet.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Lauren Barker, Writing Gym member who has finished two publications in six months. In this episode, you’re going to learn how to get productive feedback on your writing, how to break through creative blocks, and the importance of informed feedback from publishing industry professionals to accelerate success. Download the free worksheet, Defeating Your Inner Critic, for this episode, which will give you a moment to reflect on your own writing life, so take a minute and download it at www.writing-gym.com/realresults . Don’t forget the dash!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today’s Sneak Peak Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Lauren Barker, one of the authors over in the Writing Gym about what The Writing Gym is and how "salons" work. For full writing tip episodes, listen to the Writing Gym podcast every Thursday.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today's conversation with Honoree Corder, published author of dozens of books, you’re going to learn the differences between marketing your services and marketing the book you’ve written. Being a coach herself, she explains how having published books can solidify credibility for writing coaches and how writing an expert book can help increase revenue. Download the free worksheet that accompanies this episode at: www.writing-gym.com/expert…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Hi this is Rodney Write over at the Writing Gym. On today’s Sneak Peak Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Honoree Corder, author of dozens of books, including Tall Order!, Vision to Reality, and Business Dating.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today's full-length episode, you'll learn how to expand your audience through collaborating with people in the writing and publishing industry, how to approach making your book marketable so you can live the author lifestyle, and how to appeal to market conditions & have a pitch that stands out long-term. Download the free worksheet “Leading the Writer's Lifestyle” that accompanies this episode at at www.writing-gym.com/GetRealwithPublishing Don’t forget the dash!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In conversation with Writing Gym member Brendan Thompson about the balance between marketability and maintaining your inner truth while writing a book.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with New York Times bestselling author Kel Kade about how to move from self-publishing to traditional publishing. You'll learn what it’s like to go on a book tour and how to publish your book even if you aren’t so keen on social media. To join The Writing Gym visit https://datewiththemuse.com/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
On today's full-length episode, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Allie Powers. Allie write 10,000 words a week in the Writing Gym--all while taking care of her three-month old at home. She’ll tell us all her secrets on finding time to writing and staying in the writing groove. You'll learn how The Writing Gym will help you make and meet your word count goals and finally finish and publish your novel, as well as how neuroscience and writing are connected. Learn how you can find the time to write, and download the free worksheet for this episode at: www.writing-gym.com/TimeToWrite…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
On today's highlights episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Allie Powers. Allie write 10,000 words a week in the Writing Gym--all while taking care of her three-month old at home. She’ll tell us all her secrets on finding time to writing and staying in the writing groove. To see if you're a good fit for The Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today's full-length episode, you'll learn from Becky Nesbitt, Executive Editor of Random House, what the Executive Editor of a publishing house does, the differences in production between self publishing and traditional publishing, why the traditional publishing cycle takes so long, the impact national media exposure really has on book sales, what you can do to get your author platform noticed, and more. Download the free worksheet for this episode at www.writing-gym.com/ExecutiveEditor…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today's full length Writing-Gym episode, you'll learn what it takes to gain confidence in your writing ability, how to avoid wasting time on the track to publication, and how top authors know their book is traditional-publishing ready. To join the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writing Coach Annalisa Parent Summea is joined with Marlena Leach, one of the authors in the Writing Gym, who has a lot to celebrate. You'll learn how to avoid wasting time on the track to publication. Full-length episodes every Thursday. To join the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Ever wondered what literary agents really think? On today's full-length episode of The Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea takes us behind-the-scenes with Jeff Kleinmann, literary agent and founding partner of Folio Literary Management LLC. You'll learn what agents are looking for, the differences between traditional and self-publishing, the most important elements of a query letter, what makes an agent pass on a query, the top three mistakes debut authors make in their manuscript, and more. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Here's a sneak peak into the publishing industry where you'll learn how to best revise work for publication. Annalisa Parent Summea, head writing coach at the Writing Gym, talks with Literary Agent Jeff Kleinman about his tips and tricks for getting through to an agent. Full episodes every Thursday.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert, who is a scriptwriter turned novelist and a member of The Writing Gym. Jeanne talks about receiving two manuscript requests from top literary agents, the transition from screenplays to novel-writing, and how The Writing Gym helped her get her query letter to the front of the line. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Today on the Writing Gym minisode, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is a member of The Writing Gym, who received two full manuscript requests from top agencies in one day. She successfully transitioned from screenwriting to novel-writing. Full episodes every Thursday.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Today on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Digital Marketing expert Chris N. Cheetham-West about what digital marketing is and how to use it as an author, how to find where your audience hangs out online, how to use hashtags to reach your readers on social media, what the various digital marketing channels are and how to use them, how to gain followers on social media, and what to post to social media and when. Download the free worksheet for this episode that will walk you through exactly what to post to social media at www.writing-gym.com . Don’t forget the dash!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
On today's Writing Gym minisode, Digital Marketing Expert Chris N. Cheetham-West walks us through the three types of content you need to authentically market yourself: entertainment, education, and promotion. Learn why showing your 'behind the scenes' and giving free advice are imperative in promoting your brand. Full episodes of The Writing Gym podcast every Thursday. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Writing Gym member Lauren Barker, who has finished two publications in six months. You’ll learn: how to fall in love with your writing again, how to finish your novel, and how to get into the writing momentum. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In today’s minisode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Writing Gym member Lauren Barker, who has finished two publications in six months, about her experience falling back in love with writing through the Writing Gym. Hear the full-length episode on Thursday, where you'll learn more about how to finish your novel and how to get into the writing momentum. To join the Writing Gym, visit https://writing-gym.com.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Welcome to Season 4 of the Writing-Gym Podcast! This week Annalisa Parent Summea, head coach at The Writing Gym, talks with author Manny Wolfe about choosing a title, the healing journey of writing, finding your writing process and the benefits of your book being out in the world. To see if you'd be a good fit for the The Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/publishnow/…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Welcome to Season 4 of the Writing-Gym Podcast! Stuck in the how's of writing and publishing your novel? This week Annalisa Parent Summea, head coach at The Writing Gym, talks with author Manny Wolfe about choosing a title, the healing journey of writing, finding your writing process and the benefits of your book being out in the world. Full episodes every Thursday.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Hey there writers and muse daters! This week’s full length episode is focused on the retreat! Have you ever wanted to get away and just write? Have the constant worries of day to day life impacted your writing and held you back? Do you have no clue how to pick a reliable, safe, and fun writing retreat! Well look no further. Michele Romaine, the fabulous. In this episode you’ll discover: How to find the peace and quiet you need to write How to select the right writing retreat How to break out of everyday excuses and WRITE…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to find the peace and quiet you need to write How to select the right writing retreat How to break out of everyday excuses and WRITE
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to finish writing a book--even if you never have before How to get your story out onto the page How to break out of the revision cycle and move forward into finishing a book How to find the right kind of writing group that move your writing forward How to get over the fear of “Is my writing good enough?” How to get over the fear of “Will anyone ever want to read my writing?” How to break out of that negative mindset and move forward in your writing The connection between neuroscience and writing How the wrong writing group can block your writing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this featured highlight episode, Andi speaks to Annalisa Parent Summea about the connection between neuroscience and writing. This connection is featured in The Writing Gym programs and is absolutely essential to understanding your own writing. Enjoy and stay tuned for the full episode!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to build a business out of your book How to create an impact with your book How to title your book well How to create effective pacing in your book How to create a speaking career out of your book The steps to creating a speaking career Is it OK to give away books? How to start booking speaking engagements What time of day is the best for writing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's highlight episode, Andi and Annalisa Parent Summea talk to inspirational speaker and author Mark Hardcastle. This highlight features Mark's advice on how long it should take to write your book! Stay tuned for the full length episode, coming soon!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this featured Writing Gym alum podcast, Andi speaks to Stephen Oliver. Stephen is a science-fiction & fantasy author, Writing Gym alum, and working on revising his next novel! In this episode you’ll discover: top revision tips for your novel how to increase your yearly word count (Even to 100,000 words per year!) how to create a publishing strategy the power of Insider knowledge to Fast Track your writing career how to break through the fear barriers that block your writing habit how to find the writer you are and be that writer how to kick-start your writing how to overcome “not good enough” in your writing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this featured Writing Gym alumni episode, Stephen Oliver talks about his own writing experiences. The focus of this particular highlight episode is how to find the time away to write. Enjoy this highlight episode and stay tuned for the full episode coming out shortly!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's full episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She’s edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books. She will be giving out her top tips for debut authors on how to work with an editor.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in- Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She’s edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books. She will be giving out her top tips about how first-time authors can enter today's publishing industry with expertise.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this featured alumni episode, the Writing Gym Podcast welcome alum Jason Bock. Jason shares his own writing journey and struggles, as well as how he overcame them. We hope that his experiences can inform your own and help you on your journey to success! In this episode you’ll discover: How to get the accountability to finish a novel How to stop hopping from writing project to writing project How to get the motivation to finish a writing project How to discover your best writer How to find time to write How to find the best time of day to write How to structure an effective story How to find the right kind of writing community How to find belonging and positivity in a writing group How to find a tight-knit writing community…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's very special alumni highlight episode, Andi speaks with Writing Gym author Jason Bock about how he got the accountability, guidance, and direction to finish his own novel. Perhaps his story will inspire your own journey. Stay tuned for the full-length episode!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books. Do you have dreams of finishing your book but have no idea what you would do afterward? Do you have a finished book and aren’t sure how to sell it? Do you have questions about how to price your book or how to adapt to the changing publishing industry? Well we’re going to answer those questions and more in this episode!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's highlight episode Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books about the changing publishing industry and what authors can do to make sure they can adapt.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's behind the scenes episode, Andi interviews Vivian Jamieson, Writing Gym alum and author extraordinaire. They will talk all about Vivian's experience with the Writing Gym, what led her there, and how her experience can help you! In this episode you’ll discover: How to revise your fiction manuscript to publishable How to find an agent How to publish your work to send to an agent How to improve your craft and increase your publishability How to improve your novel’s pacing How to find your writing process--even if you are a pantser How to publish with the big five How to keep your reader engaged How to make your manuscript multi-layered and true to “literary fiction” form How to overcome the fear and finally write to publish…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this highlight episode, Andi interviews Writing Gym alum Vivian Jamieson about her experience in the program. This little treat will focus on Vivian's journey to find the right writing community to make her a better author.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's full episode, get amazing top tips from publicist Samara Rafert about how to promote your book and work with your publicist. Have you always wondered what happens after you get a publishing contract? How much of the "all authors must promote themselves" is really a myth, and how much is true? How much support do publishing houses REALLY offer first-time authors? Well, here's your opportunity to be in the know. In this episode we interview Samara, a publicist for a major publishing house and get the skinny. You'll also get all of the below questions answered! What does a traditional publisher/publicist do How to get your book into bookstores, libraries AND specialty shops,museums How to get distribution on your books How a traditional press helps to get you featured in magazines and national media How to get published with a University Press How to find a quality writing group How to deal with negative comments about your novel How to use social media to promote your book…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to publicist Samara Rafert about how to get media connections and national exposure for your book. Make sure you stay tuned later in the week for the full episode with inside tips about exactly what kind of publicity a publishing house will give you.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk dive into the issues that agents, publishers, and editors have about your manuscript. The problem will be talked about at length and you'll find out how to avoid it! You'll also get to hear the answers to all of these questions: What’s the missing factor in most manuscripts? What leads to rejection for the majority of manuscripts? What is the slush pile and how do manuscripts end up there? What are the professional standards for the writing job? How to hone plotting, pacing and character arcs What are the fundamentals of storytelling?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about what agents look for in a novel. It's a question that that gets asked all of the time in the Writing Gym, and it's so exciting to share this little snippet with all of the listeners! If you want to hear even more details about exactly what agents, publishers, and editors are looking for in your work, listen to the full episode on Thursday!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to picture book author Mike Bender about how he wrote his top selling picture book! Not only does Mike share his amazing journey, he also shares some amazing tips! We’ll answer these questions that authors ask: How do I know what’s trending in the picture book market? What kind of support do I get from a traditional publishing house? How effective will my author platform be to market and sell my book? How do I create a quality relationship with my editor…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to picture book author Mike Bender about his journey with his picture book. The focus for this snippet, is how to traditionally publish a picture book. Enjoy and make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday!
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this special episode, we're covering the 4th installment in our 6 secrets series. This one is all about accountability: why it’s important, how the right kind of accountability can accelerate a writer’s progress, and the wrong kind of accountability can stop a writer in his tracks. We discuss the neuroscience behind the writing gym, and how we help writers to master their fear. You will learn: What kind of accountability is helpful to writing? What does Neuroscience say about the kind of accountability we should have around our writing? How do we get into creative flow in our writing? Are due dates really helpful to writers? What kind of writing class will help you to become a better writer? How does Neuroscience inform how we learn and create best? How does the lack of accountability change the writer’s mindset? How do deadlines work against writers despite best intentions? What is the intersection of Neuroscience, psychology and writing? What circumstances are best for writing? How to finish and sell your novel…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this feature highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about accountability and the impact it has on your writing. In this feature, the focus is on how the lack of accountability changes your writing and can alter the course of your goals. Make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday for even more amazing tips!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week's full episode Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Kirkus award winning author Terence A. Harkin about how to traditionally publish your novel. Terry shares his journey to publication with his novel "The Big Buddha Bicycle Race" as well as some very enlightening tips for your own work. You will learn: What kind of support first-time authors actually get from publishing houses How to write agent-catching beginnings How to find a supportive writing community How to turn a screenplay into a novel…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Kirkus award winning author Terence Harkin. You’ll learn What kind of support first-time authors actually get from publishing houses. How to write agent-catching beginnings How to find a supportive writing community How to turn a screenplay into a novel
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
We’ll answer these questions that authors ask: How do I see my novel? How can I feel my novel? How do I find the writer you are and BE that writer? How can I finish a novel in eight weeks? How to set the RIGHT goals to finish your novel (It’s probably not what you think)
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
We’ll answer these questions that authors ask: How do I see my novel? How can I feel my novel? How do I find the writer you are and BE that writer? How can I finish a novel in eight weeks? How to set the RIGHT goals to finish your novel (It’s probably not what you think)
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Welcome to Season 3 of the Writing Gym Podcast! We are so excited to have you and even more excited to share this very special episode with New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Webb. Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to Brandon about his writing, his writing philosophies, and his relationship with his inner critic. You are going to learn all about: The inside SCOOP on Brandon's NEW BOOK (this is the first time he's announced it!) How to change your interior dialogue How to get into the right relationship with your inner critic…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this highlight episode you will get a snippet of Annalisa’s fantastic interview with New York Times bestselling author Brandon Webb. Make sure and listen to the full episode on Thursday for the SCOOP (first time he’s announced it!) on Brandon Webb’s newest book! You’ll also get tips on how to change your interior dialogue and get into right relationship with your inner critic.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the third episode of a 6 part series. In this episode, we talk about how the structure of traditional writing classes are dragging down your writing. Are you signing up for multiple courses? Have you purchased every how-to write book you can find? Gone to every conference that you can afford? Most importantly, are you still not any closer to your dream of becoming an author? Learn how to: Ditch the traditional writing course for something more productive Learn new craft tools based on neuroscience Defeat the feedback loop…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this BONUS episode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Gary Barnes. Gary is “The Breakthrough Business Mastery Coach”. He is a high-performance business and sales coach, popular national and international speaker & Award winning #1 International Amazon best-selling author (7 books). Gary’s clients span over 7 countries and he has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS & TEDX. In this episode, Annalisa and Gary answer the all important question of how to get your book out. This episode will also teach you all about: How to live the author lifestyle How to write a quality book Gain a quality readership of people who love your work…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the second episode of a 6 part series. In this episode, we talk about understanding the difference between knowledge and the application of knowledge. Are you tired of buying every single how-to book? Are you sick of not getting results no matter how many classes you take? Are you frustrated that all of your efforts haven't led you to success? This episode will teach you all about: Getting the right kind of knowledge Learning the tools to apply that knowledge Being able to utilize those tools for your whole career…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How you can get it Where you can get it…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out what you want, and get it…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, we talk to very special guest, Andrew Parker. Andrew is a Writing Gym VIP alum and shares his inside scoop about all the details with our listeners! Today you're going to learn all about: What is the Writing Gym? How does it help? How can it help you move your writing forward? What makes this program different than all the others?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with New York Times Best-Selling author John David Mann about his newest book with co-author Bob Burg, The Go-Giver Influencer. Who and how you influence can change your entire business.
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with best-selling author Bob Burg about his newest book with co-author John David Mann The Go-Giver Influencer. The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story about a Most Persuasive Idea tackles the paradox of achieving what you want by focusing on the other person’s interests. No, not in a way that is self-sacrificial but rather in such a way that all parties benefit greatly. This results in both immediate and long-term success. You'll learn how to: Find out what you want Focus other's interests to achieve what you want Find immediate success Achieve long-term success…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea is interviewed by Laurel McHargue, host of the podcast Alligator Preserves about being a writing coach, and her amazing book "Storytelling for Pantsers." Not only is Laurel a fantastic interviewer, she's an author as well! She shares her knowledge with Annalisa in this meeting of the minds. In this episode Laurel and Annalisa will teach you: How to approach writing with humor How to break free from your limits How neuroscience influences your creativity Tips and tricks for working through and around writer's block…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Vanessa Talbot, a Profile Building Alchemist who created the program "Step into the Spotlight" to lead coaches and experts to leave a positive mark in the world. She shares her business expertise with Annalisa in this episode about how to avoid the pitfalls of self-publishing. This episode will teach you: How to create a high quality book How to use the book to leverage your business How to earn more money and get clients How to reach your ideal client with unique solutions…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episide Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Dawnna St Louis, a serial entrepreneur who founded threemulti-million dollar businesses including a$250M tech consultancy. Today, she travels the globe as international speaker and CEO of Biz On Fire Academy and Retreats. In this video she explains how to: Create a culture around your brand Move out of convince mode Filter out your ideal clients Target the people you want to work with PLUS How and Why a book can be a business card on steroids How to get your book to more than pay for itself The difference between putting words on paper and writing a quality book Key differences that make your book stand out and top pitfalls to avoid Why the DIY model doesn’t give you the best results…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with author Margaret Reynolds about how to use a high-quality client magnet book to grow your business. As an entrepreneur, it's important to grow your business in every way that you can. Margaret Reynolds and Annalisa will discuss exactly how to do that! They will cover: how a book can grow your market the importance of high-quality work how to turn that quality work into clients how to turn one client into a 7 figure business…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with author Stephen Oliver about how to find an agent. How many times have you stopped yourself from finishing your work because you weren't sure how to take the next step? Do you have a finished book and have no idea where to go? How do you find someone to trust with your work? Have you ever asked yourself: What's a query letter? How do I write one? Do I need one? How do I choose an agent? What does an agent do? How important is an agent?…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Ying Han Cheng about how to write your entrepreneur book! If you're an entrepreneur, a book is a fantastic way to grow your clientele and increase your profit. However, it's such a daunting task to finish one. Ying and Annalisa will talk about: finding your own expertise being your own authentic self writing an entrepreneur book what to invest in your work…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Dr. Cmdr. Mary Kelly about how to write books that sell! If you think that writing an expert book is a solo operation you couldn't be more wrong. Dr. Cmdr. Mary Kelly would know, as the author of 11 books. As a leader in every sense of the word, she talks to Annalisa about how to complete a publishable expert book make sure that book sells be a productive author in every sense of the word word count profits…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea brings back our amazing guest Vanessa Talbot. Vanessa was one of the first guests on the Writing Gym Podcast and she's here again to talk about how to write your entrepreneur book that sells! In this episode they cover: how to write a high quality book how to make sure that book sells how to open doorways for your business how to leverage your book sales for business gains…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Dana Lemaster, a writing contest aficionado about the strategies to win MULTIPLE writing contests. They'll cover: Applying to contests How to choose which ones are worth your while How to put your best submission forward How to make sure your work is win-worthy…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with David Newman of Do It Marketing. David rocks 7 figures and wants to teach others to do the same. He asks all of us, “Do you want to make over 6 figures a year? NO a MONTH.” He spoke with Annalisa to share with YOU how to: organize & systematize your intellectual property monetize your expertise create authority, credibility, and trust differentiate yourself from your competitors and other people in your niche separate yourself from the wannabes increase your lead generation create your domination strategy grow your list…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to determine what form best expresses your poem’s idea How to decide the level of clarity your poem needs How to balance obscurity and grounding in your writing How to use a writing group properly to get the most out of it
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to successfully market a book that transcends genres How to successfully use parables in your writing How to be successful as a self-published author How a professional editor and/or designer can help you and your book How to find time and prioritize your writing How to use social media to market your book How to measure success as an author How to separate good advice from bad advice…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Award-Wininng Narrator Richard Rieman In this episode you’ll discover: How to develop your audiobook How to find the right narrator for your audiobook How to find success with your young adult novel How to market your book to younger readers How to use the rising interest in podcasts to market your audiobook How to get help exploring the audiobook option How to become an audiobook narrator yourself How to include the images in your children’s book in your audiobook How to expand your readership by developing an audiobook How to make your writing flow…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to successfully write what you know How to work with a co-author How to use social media to promote your book How to find passion for your writing How to overcome writer’s block How to set up your environment to encourage creativity
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Mike Bender of Awkward Family Photos In this episode you’ll discover: How to select a co-author for your book How to build a platform for your business using a book How to find the tone of your brand How to build your brand organically What to do if you don’t know where to take your writing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to juggle a busy career and still find time to write How separating writing and revision can increase productivity How setting time-based goals vs. word count-base goals can optimize motivation How to evolve from caricatures to multi-dimensional characters How to use action and dialogue to develop your characters How ‘unraveling’ your novel can improve it in the long run Why saving scrapped scenes is a good idea…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to write the first draft of your book in three days How to use post-it notes to streamline your writing process How a writing retreat can help you finish your book How to go on a writer’s retreat from the comfort and ease of your own home How deadlines and accountability can keep your writing on track Why shedding personal baggage is important to moving your book forward How an expert book can serve as a networking tool…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, you'll discover: How to write without an outline (by the seat of your pants) How to know where to go after completing your first draft How writing your book out of order can unleash creativity How plot cards can help you revise your novel How to optimize your brain to be a better writer How peer-to-peer feedback can be harmful to your novel Where to start with your story How to choose the right editor…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to make time for the work you’re doing How to make time for the work you’re doing The two phases of writing How to make a business book better and more engaging to the reader How to use social media to market your book in innovative ways How to build a support system to success How to receive quality feedback…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to reinvent your career to follow your dreams How to pick the perfect title for your nonfiction book How a writing coach can help you finish your book How to carve out the time in your life to write your book How to format your nonfiction book How to use the genre of your book to optimize marketing outcomes How to find the courage to write the book that's inside you How to know the difference between the creative process and the editing process How to find experts to interview for your nonfiction book How to read to become a better writer How to create a story from a world that's already been created…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, you'll discover: How to spark your creativity How to break out of writer’s block How to organize your writing process How to revise and edit your manuscript
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
How to apply learning theory to your writing How to get over writer’s block How to create believable characters How to secure your writing career How to improve the pacing in your novel How to outline your novel for optimum pacing How to achieve balance in your pacing
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
How to overcome the fear and become a writer How your career shapes your writing life How to write a book series How accomplish your writing dreams How to format your book series How to write a motivating and inspiring book How to reinforce a core idea in a nonfiction book series How to make money writing How to choose the right anecdotes to include in your book How to get clarity in your writing How to use a book to make your legacy How to increase the chances of getting what you want How to get your message out to the world…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode, you’ll discover: How to set your book to music How to get inspiration for your poetry How to publish poetry How to co-author a novel How to avoid typos in your book How to read well to write well How to get over the loneliness of the writing life How to find the right editor for your book…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to find your inspiration How to use writing prompts to generate creativity How to get back into the ‘writing groove’ How to develop your characters
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jim Defilippi, Petros Galanoulis, Kim Tavendale, and Barb Klein. In this episode you’ll discover: How to write the quality book that will sell your self-published books How to self-publish How to balance the quality of your book with the freedom that self-publishing gives to you How to sell your self-published book How to market your self-published books How to get your name out there…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Kevin Huhn discusses how to consider your purpose, how to get a book done, how to reinvent a midlife dream, why everyone should write a book, how to find a support system and why they help, and how to make your writing work
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to take control of your online presence How to create profitable websites How to get your message out there The importance of a quality message and the power of a story How to establish communication with your audience How to create an image for yourself How to invest in your writing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Fiona Craig discusses how to experiment with and find your writing habit, how to use childhood to inspire passion, how to find courage to publish, unstructured vs. structured approaches to writing, spontaneous ideas, publishing date
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode you’ll discover: How to launch your book How to market your book How to market your book on social media How to use FB live to market your book How to use crowdsourcing to sell your books How publishing with a major publishing house can help sell books How to sell your book without being “salesy” How to market your self-published book How to get a reporting structure for your book sales The difference between incentive-based marketing and content marketing How to start collecting marketing data How to understand which numbers matter when looking at marketing data How to inspire conversation in your online communities How to know which metrics matter when it comes to social media How to use facebook ads to sell your book How to create a sales funnel to sell your book…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Dr. Julie Connor is a TEDx speaker, educator, and author. She prepares youth to be leaders and adults to be mentors and role models. She inspires audiences throughout the country to dream big and transform passion into action with attainable goals. Julie is the author of the award-winning goal-setting book, “Dreams to Action Trailblazer’s Guide”.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
John David Mann is an award-winning author whose writings have earned the Nautilus Award, the Axiom Business Book Award (Gold Medal), and Taiwan’s Golden Book Award for Innovation. He is coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers The Red Circle (with Brandon Webb) and Flash Foresight (with Dan Burrus) and the Wall Street Journal bestsellers Real Leadership (with John Addison) and The Slight Edge (with Jeff Olson). He coauthored the international bestseller The Go-Giver, hailed by Adam Grant as “the most important parable about business—and life—of our time.” His books are available in two dozen languages and have sold more than two million copies. His 2011 Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named by Tom Peters and the Washington Post as “best leadership book of 2011.”…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President. Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver , coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages. It has been released in a new, expanded edition, with a foreword by Huffington Post founder and publisher, Arianna Huffington. Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida Let me tell you a little about him and his amazing writing achievements:…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Have your pen and paper ready for this episode. Seriously. Best-Selling Author Steven James gives SO many amazing tips on how to structure story. Get the notes here, and fill in the worksheet to be well on your way to publishing. These tips are GOLD. In this episode you will learn: The essential elements of story How to connect with your readers on an emotional level How to create a compelling, well-structured story The Six Key Questions to Ensure you Write a Page-Turner Alternatives to Outlining: The steps for writing a story organically Top Tips on effective revision…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this episode Annalisa speaks with Literary Agent Eric Ruben TITLE: In this episode you’ll learn: How to get your romance novel published How to get your mystery novel published How to get your horror novel published How to get your legal thriller published Learning your craft is the number one thing…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn: How to Get your Nonfiction Book Published with a Major Publisher How to Put Together a Nonfiction Book Proposal How to Determine the Best Topic for your Entrepreneur Expert Book How to be successful at cocktail parties. (Just kidding. No, but seriously)
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Cristina Istrati is a renowned author living in Romania. She received the Mihai Eminescu International Literature Award in 2011 after publishing her first book “Seductive Ambiguity.” Cristina finished her second book “Noble Ambition” in 2011 and is currently working not only on a third romance novel, but a fantasy/adventure series for children and young adults.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Stephen Russell Payne had one very large question for all of the writers of the world: what is the internal impetus that drives us? This incredible question has driven Stephen’s entire career. It is through each and every moment of living his very diverse and challenging life that has led him to be the magnificent author that he is today. In this podcast, he shared those experiences and the hard-won lessons with us. He will teach you how to establish a writing habit, follow your passion, and ask yourself the tough questions; questions like: How do you actually write that novel that you’ve wanted to get onto paper? Do you have the spark within you to be a writer? How do you find that spark deep within? He will walk us through the key components to finishing a book, how to become a published author, and perhaps the most important, how to find fun and joy in your writing.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
College is a time full of decisions that loom large. No, this isn’t about the best party on Saturday night; it’s about your future! How can you maximize your time in college to prepare yourself best for future career success? Writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea puts on her Professor of English hat and talks a college sophomore through the steps of choosing an internship that’s right for you.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
College is a time full of decisions that loom large. No, this isn’t about the best party on Saturday night; it’s about your future! How can you maximize your time in college to prepare yourself best for future career success? Writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea puts on her Professor of English hat and talks a college sophomore through the steps of choosing an internship that’s right for you.…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
There are some people out there who, when you walk away from a conversation with them, your head is spinning, positively buzzing and brimming with new ideas, things to think about, and inspiration. Sean Prentiss is one of those people. Not only is he one of the most positive people I know, he’s full of helpful advice and willing to share it!…
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The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
Australian Author Vanessa Talbot, creator of the inspirational book of women’s stories “Extraordinary You: The Art of Living a Lusciously Spirited, Vibrant Life,” shares her tips with you on the practical and legal aspects of finding a reliable co-author.
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يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.
An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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!
The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
Long ago in a hidden kingdom, Mtilan the Unborn King pledges his life to Legion, the fallen spirit from beyond the veil of time. Learning dark and forbidden magic, the new sorcerer gains both immortality and incredible power— but sacrifices his soul. Over a millennium later, siblings Pekra and Lely reluctantly journey with their father’s killer across their island of peril. They seek the mythical cottonwood tree, the first child of their god Ura, hoping to defend its sacred life from both Mt ...
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!
Welcome to the FroKnowsPhoto Podcast where we discuss all things Photography. From Nikon to Canon Cameras and all the lenses and accessories for your camera bag. If you are into photography looking to pick up tips, tricks, reviews and our personal views than this is the podcast for you. Please subscribe for the latest episodes.
Welcome to the greatest show in the multiverse! Fasten your seat belts for a rocketship ride to Altair City Spaceport's Rusty Rocket Tavern, where I discuss science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, comics, movies, TV, games, and toys. Powered by alien technology, eldritch abilities, and caffeinated beverages, since a summer night in 2012 fuelled by two double gin and tonics. Direct RSS feeds to all shows: Captain Roy's Rocket Radio Show: THE UK Geek Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Po ...