Helping you to break free.
Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
Helping Writers Become Authors provides writers help in summoning inspiration, crafting solid characters, outlining and structuring novels, and polishing prose. Learn how to write a book and edit it into a story agents will buy and readers will love. (Music intro by Kevin MacLeod.)
David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
Talking to writers about matters that move us
for writers by writers
Two chatty authors asking all the 'write' questions. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and Rachel Poli, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish.
BT Sport brings you a weekly instalment of the best insight and analysis from award-winning football journalist Mike Calvin and a supporting cast of some of Fleet Street's finest writers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New York Times bestseller Charlie Lovett talks with writers about their lives, their craft, their business, and their latest work.
Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. On the Writer Craft Podcast, we help authors stay motivated and inspired, finish their books, and show them how to analyze and diagnose areas of challenge in their manuscripts once it's written.
From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and conseque ...
Quillette is an online magazine founded by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. The publication has a primary focus on science, technology, news, culture, and politics.
Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship
Hosted by Jonathan Moeller (author of the FROSTBORN and SEVENFOLD SWORD fantasy series and the SILENT ORDER scifi series), the Pulp Writer Show discusses how to write, format, publish, and sell your novel. Sometimes there are jokes.
The #1 Writing Podcast featuring interviews with Bestselling Authors, Literary Agents, Editors, Comic & TV Writers for Marvel, Star Wars, etc. Presented by Flickering Myth.
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Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb


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Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb
Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb
Podcast hosted by investigative writer and researcher Whitney Webb
The life of a writer can have its ups and down. Stop in for little fun and knowledge about surviving the writing life.
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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience


Kelton Reid studies the habits, habitats, and brains of a wide spectrum of renowned writers to learn their secrets of productivity and creativity. Tune in each week to learn how great writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid block. Explore our archives at writerfiles.fm to find interviews with notable guests that include bestselling authors John Scalzi (Old Mans War), Greg Iles (Natchez Burning), Jay McInerney (Bright Lights, Big City), Kevin Kelly (founder of WIRED magazin ...
A monthly podcast devoted mostly to speculative fiction books, reviews and the odd bit of idle gossip. Hosted by Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond.
Michael Cox is The Athletic's football tactics writer, Mark Carey is The Athletic's football analytics writer, and along with host Ali Maxwell they break down the tactical and technical details of football each week - looking at trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper look at the matches and moments that define football.
A podcast where content strategist, UX writers, and content designers share their well-kept industry secrets. This show is brought you by the UX Writing Hub. Take our FREE UX Writing course: http://bit.ly/2PBDMWy
Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast of poetry and historical interest pieces, usually of literary significance. Each day's offering is five minutes long and contains "on this day in history" information as well as an accessible poem.
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.
Former NHL vets Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, Barstool Sports writer Rear Admiral and Producer Mike Grinnell bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Focusing on the NHL but also touching on pop culture and everything else under the sun. New episode every Tuesday. .
We're writers, but...I'm a Writer But is a podcast from Lindsay Hunter and Alex Higley. We talk to writers with, you know, LIVES, about how they make it work, or not.
Guiding Authors and Writers dreams to a perfect landing.Providing tips, tools, tactics, and real talks about what to do when things don’t go as planned with your writing, publishing, marketing, and promotion.
The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
Want to know what it’s like living the glamorous indie author life? Tune in to Writer Rambles. My first romantic fantasy novel, Atheist's Angel IS OUT NOW FOR PREORDER WORLDWIDE
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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell


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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
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Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
The Florida Writer Podcast: A Discussion about Writing & Other Things ... brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Enjoy conversations with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers. For more information about the Florida Writers Association, visit us @ www.FloridaWriters.net
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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein


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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
Brett Goldstein
We are born. We die. In between we watch a lot of films. And some of these films shape the people we are. This is a podcast about those films. (And a bit about death.) Join comedian, actor, writer and swimmer Brett Goldstein and an extra special weekly guest as they go all the way into life and death by way of movies, to ultimately pick their Films To Be Buried With! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/filmstobeburiedwith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Daniel Harper is a researcher who goes where few others can bear to go: he listens to what the reactionaries - from the IDW to the modern day Nazis - say to each other in *their* safe spaces! In this timely and shocking - but entertaining - anti-fascist podcast, Daniel tells his friend, online writer Jack Graham, all about it.
Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)


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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)
Evan Lampe
In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com
Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Part of the Cadence13 Network.
Living Writers is a weekly talk show, hosted by T Hetzel, featuring freeform conversations with authors.
Travel Writer, Essayist, Adventurer, Teacher
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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker


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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
Writers Corner Podcast from WLRH. Featuring Authors and their stories.
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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review


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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review
Partners in Crime Media
The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.'Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on Twitter @crim ...
New York Times bestselling novelist William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books and publishing, plus interviews with major authors, agents, editors, and other professionals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done, and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red ...
A podcast where you get to learn from professionals in the writing industry. From editors to self-published authors. You'll learn from them all. Occasionally there'll be translators of Chinese or Korean fantasy stories, plus other good stuff. Subscribe to know when the next episode drops.
A podcast about writing, for new and aspiring writers. Hosted by Anthony Falcone and Andrew Wheeler.
A podcast featuring and presented by Royal Literary Fund writers.
“Ghost Writers, Anonymous,” is an inspirational and interactive podcast where we create worlds through words and writing.
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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)


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Episode 518: Benjamin Franklin: Boston and London Writings (1722-1725)
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In this episode I start a new series looking at the works of Benjamin Franklin. This time we will focus on his early Boston and London writings such as the Silence Dogood letters and his philosophical pamphlet on free will and pain.By Evan Lampe
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The Writer's Almanac


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The Writer's Almanac for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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It is the birthday of Harvey Milk (1930), the first openly gay man elected to public office. He was assassinated in 1978 about a year after his election to City Supervisor.By Prairie Home Productions
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The Florida Writer Podcast


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Making Fans of a Nearby Town with Catherine Drake
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The secret to Catherine Drake's success is using three separate developmental editors to shape and mold her debut novel, The Treehouse on Dog River Road. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Catherine about using developmental editors to her advantage, the power of #bookstagram influencers, and the serendipit…
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The Writer and the Critic


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Episode 90: Devotion | The School for Good Mothers
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On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, are tired and cranky but still manage to preamble only briefly in the murk of COVID-19 and bad segues before getting to the point of it all. They think. The books up for discussion this month are two novels: Devotion by Hannah Kent [5:20] and The School for Goo…
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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


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An Update On AI-Narrated Audiobooks [May 2022]
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I've been talking about AI narration for several years now, but it's just starting to go mainstream and I've been getting emails every day recently asking the same questions, so this is a round-up article with the most important information. For context, I am an audiobook narrator. I narrate my own non-fiction and short stories. I absolutely value …
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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience


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How NY Times Bestselling Novelist Emma Straub Writes
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#PodcastersForJustice New York Times bestselling author, Emma Straub, spoke to me about why everything in life is timing, how to write a book for yourself, time travel, and her latest "This Time Tomorrow." Emma is the bestselling author of five novels — including All Adults Here, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, and Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures —…
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SORMAG's Writer's Cafe


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SWC S8 E6 - The Life Of A Writer – Tyreese Mcallister, Jahzara Bradley, Victoria Kennedy
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SWC S8 E06 - The Life Of A Writer – Tyreese Mcallister, Jahzara Bradley, Victoria Kennedy Join The Conversation With: Tyreese Mcallister Is My Lollipop in Heaven? https://amzn.to/3NtfDMH Jahzara Bradley Love Of My Life https://amzn.to/3G2akkI Victoria Kennedy Don't Walk Away https://amzn.to/3sOe6ZI Host: LaShaunda C. Hoffman http://lashaundahoffman…
Welcome to another episode of my podcast. I know I sound like a broken record, but, I am sick. Still. So, I am late posting this podcast. My apologies to the gang. It’s a short one, though, so y’all have a listen. The post Unanswerable Questions About A WIP appeared first on Writer Groupie.By Writer Groupie Podcast
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, (Pause) and this is Episode 68 of the podcast and it's May 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Pacing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other ti…
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Writer's Voice


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Mark Vonnegut, THE HEART OF CARING & Oliver Milman on Biden’s Carbon Bomb
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We talk with Mark Vonnegut about his memoir, THE HEART OF CARING: A Life In Pediatrics. Then, environmental reporter Oliver Milman tells us about the shocking carbon bomb that President Biden is detonating with his record-breaking sales of oil and gas leases. Milman co-wrote a recent piece in the Guardian, “Us Fracking Boom Could Tip World To Edge …
Today we talk with Erika Krouse (Tell Me Everything) about her debut true crime/searching/memoir, putting plot into nonfiction, her brilliant use of anecdote and metaphor, writing fast, the supportive response to the book, studying with Lucia Berlin, and more! Erika Krouse is the author of Come Up and See Me Sometime, a New York Times Notable Book,…
In 2014, authorities discovered the bodies of political consultant John Sheridan and his wife Joyce in the bedroom of their New Jersey home. A barricaded door, an intentionally set fire, and the discovery of two knives near the bodies led investigators to believe John killed Joyce in a murder/suicide. The couple’s family noticed detectives ignored …
Lois Pryce speaks with Ann Morgan about travelling the world by motorbike, the way writing changes a journey and the challenge and value of understanding each other.By Kona Macphee
Living Writers 2022-05-18 - WCBN Public Affairs Programming - T HetzelBy T Hetzel
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The Writer’s Parachute


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Stretch Your Writing Skills with Jen Selinsky
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Today's guest on the Writer's Parachute, Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing®...is: Jen Selinsky, Award Winning Children’s Author Be sure to follow the Writer’s Parachute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WriterParachute https://www.facebook.com/writerparachute/ https://www.instagram.com/writerparachute/ https://www.twitter.com…
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How Can You Creatively Get Rid Of Characters? | Ep. 112 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever come across a secondary character in your novel that doesn't need to be there? Or maybe a character's death needs to advance the character development of the MC? This week, we discuss a few ways to get rid of your characters - and yes, that means we're talking mostly about character deaths. As always, thanks for lis…
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Brave Writer


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S8E14: Finding Deeper Value Without (and Within) Motherhood with Erin Lane
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Today we’re going to talk about motherhood like you’ve never heard it before. I have five grown children and two grandchildren (with another on the way), and have been deeply invested in the wellbeing of mothers and motherhood for decades. It feels as if there’s little left to learn in that space for me. Imagine my surprise when I discovered Erin L…
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Football Writers Podcast


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Will the season's most unlikely dream, Rangers winning their first European title for fifty years, come true?
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Mike Calvin, Patrick Barclay and Tony Hodson preview the final of the Europa League, a competition that has come of age. They recognise the youthful talent fuelling confidence in Eintracht Frankfurt's approach, but believed a combination of astute coaching, big game players and passionate support will lead to Rangers winning their first European tr…
Wherein we emerge from the womb. Deliver an e-missive to: gwritersanon@gmail.com Sync our heartbeat on Facebook (Ghost Writers, Anonymous).
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Writer Unleashed


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#90: Four Ways to Master Show, Don't Tell
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Still not grasping the art of show, don't tell? That's because it's never fully explained. So writers show too little, or too soon, or they show poorly. Often, they don't show at all. In this episode, you'll ll get clear on what showing is, what telling is, and 4 effective ways to show like a pro. Episode Website Links mentioned in this episode: Ep…
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So You Want to be a Writer


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WRITER 482: Anna Qu on her powerful memoir, 'Made in China'
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Anna Qu on her powerful memoir 'Made in China: a Memoir of Love and Labour' and trying plotting and pantsing in your other creative pursuits. And we have 3 copies of 'Idol' by Louise O'Neill to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omny…
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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker


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Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “Occupational Hazards”
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Jamil Jan Kochai reads his story “Occupational Hazards,” from the May 23, 2022, issue of the magazine. Kochai’s first novel, “99 Nights in Logar,” was published in 2019 and was a finalist for the pen/Hemingway Award. His story collection, “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories,” will come out in July.…
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Two Writers Slinging Yang


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Gabrielle Calise: Tampa Bay Times Culture and Nostalgia Reporter
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On life as America's only (we think) nostalgia reporter; on being young and asking older subjects to share their painful memories; on reporting on hardship with compassion and empathy.
Storyteller Rose Battle details her first job--maybe the best one she ever had! Here's her story called "Front Porch Offerings".By WLRH Public Radio
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Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire


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MarcyKate Connolly On The Differences Between Promoting Middle Grade & Young Adult
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Today's guest is MarcyKate Connolly, author of numerous MG and YA books. MarcyKate joined me today to talk about the importance of finding a writer's critique group, the different ways to promote middle grade versus Young adult, and the difficulties of launching four books during the pandemic. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Faceboo…
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Helping Writers Become Authors


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Ep. 588: 6 Ways to Find Your Best Ideas Before You Start Writing
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Use these six ways to find your best ideas for writing your book, as you cultivate, channel, and honor your deeper inspiration.By K.M. Weiland
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Inside the Writer's Studio


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Lauren McBrayer (5/15/2022) Inside the Writer’s Studio Episode #101
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Charlie talks with Lauren McBrayer about her new novel Like a House on Fire in which protagonist Merit must understand her feelings towards her boss Jane. They discuss the search for identity, female friendship, religion, sensory detail and much more about this wonderful novels that explores relationships from parenthood to professional.…
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A Writer's Explorations


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Dan Fitzgerald, author of two Fantasy series
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• Working with a sensitivity reader. • What's "sword-free fantasy"? • A survival camp over the Mississippi. etc. Dan's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Fitzgerald/e/B0999QVRTG . My Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoinYasaa?t=RhxX0nwWl7nhOM8EawL-wQ&s=09--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-writers-explorations/message…
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Writer Experience


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Ep 168 - Writer Selects: "Writing Groundhog Day" with Danny Rubin, Co-Writer of Groundhog Day
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Originally released as Ep 123.Danny Rubin is a screenwriter and playwright. He co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for Groundhog Day, for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. He received a B.A. in biology from Brown University and a M.A. in radio, television, and film from Northwestern University. Danny has taught screenw…
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The Pulp Writer Show


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Episode 120: Using Dialogue To Create Distinct Characters
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In this week's episode, we'll talk about using dialogue to create distinctive characters in fiction. I also talk about buying an Xbox and answering reader questions. THE PULP WRITER SHOW will return with new episodes in June 2022.
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Red Sneaker Writers


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Creating Art From Experience with Mary Laura Philpott
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Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Mary Laura Philpott, author of Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and Other Explosions. Chapter 1: Introduction The Early Bird pricing ends on May 15, so this is the time to register for WriterCon, our annual writers conference that tak…
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Writers in Tech


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UX writing processes to reduce stress with Boris Šlesar @Just Eat Takeaway.com
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Boris Šlesar calls himself a helicopter UX writer, referring to the different projects he supports at Just Eat Takeaways. Over the last few years, he’s developed processes to keep stress at bay. Tune in to hear how to prioritize tasks, how to make use of good documentation, and where to get help if you’re the only UX writer in the team. We also cha…
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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein


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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with 'Mass' writer and director FRAN KRANZ! By now, you might have come into contact with the film Mass. Perhaps you've heard Mark Kermode review and speak on it with huge fondness, or you've heard a recommendation from a frien…
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