A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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Outlining A Book Podcasts
Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.
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Send us your thoughts on the monthly book over social media and we'll discuss on air. Hosted by three talkative public librarians/book nerds from Winnipeg Public Library.
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Published by Greenleaf Book Group | Book Publishing & Author Branding Podcast
Tanya Hall, CEO of Greenleaf Book Group
Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall discusses all things book publishing, from how to write your book and build your author brand to getting your book into bookstores and making it a bestseller. Each episode features an interview with an expert guest, including editors, designers, publicists, and brand strategists.
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Welcome to StoryStruck, where we believe every writer has the power to change the world—one word at a time. Dive into writing rituals, creative strategies, and the insider tips you need to go from “I have an idea” to “I’m holding my book!” Weekly episodes feature candid chats with authors, editors, book coaches, and industry insiders where you’ll discover fresh ideas that turn writing challenges into breakthroughs. Whether you’re outlining your first draft or polishing your masterpiece, join ...
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This podcast is about the power of books and the people they’ve shaped. Stephen Nichols joins R.C. Sproul and other teachers in their personal libraries to discover the books that have left a mark on these men and their ministries.
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Welcome to the Louis Joel Poetry Podcast where we discuss all things poetry with your hosts Peter Roberts (Poet-in-Residence at LJAC), David Tredinnick (actor, playwright, raconteur, audio buff, archivist) & Colleen Murphy (writer, diversity champion, another raconteur). Each podcast will have interviews with poets, with people who convene poetry appreciation groups, with editors or producers of poetry magazines and with members of the community outlining some of their favourite (or least fa ...
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Two PhD/comedians and one comedian/comedian return to R.L. Stine’s series to bring adult eyes to old-school classics. It’s your Goosebumps, but funny.
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Welcome to the world of creative writing and story mastery with Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany, your guides to Releasing Your Inner Dragon. This author podcast is a treasure trove of writing tips and advice, sparking inspiration and ah-ha moments for every stage of an author’s career. Drake, an award-winning novelist and creative writing teacher, brings his experience from the gaming world and beyond, while Mullany, author of the Sangwheel Chronicles and YouTuber, shares her exper ...
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It Starts with Writers Bringing Good Stories to Light
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Follow Poppy as she attempts to write her first young adult novel.
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Everything you need to know about outlining, drafting, editing, publishing, launching, marketing, and selling your novel. My content is a mix of brass tacks marketing + big picture business analysis.
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The Christian Publishing Show is a podcast to help Christian authors change the world. We talk about how to improve in the craft of writing, how to get published, and how to market effectively. Get expert advice from industry insiders. Hosted by Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Podcast by JTM Books exploring the best topics for authors, particularly self-published authors.
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I'm Mandy Halgreen, a Book Writing Coach who helps women entrepreneurs share their life stories in a book. In this podcast you can dig into real, raw, no-holding-back guidance. Learn valuable steps, processes, and insights that will help you write your book and have it create the impact and income you need to empower and uplift yourself and others.
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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The Handmaid's Tale takes place in a version of the United States that’s ruled by a religious authoritarian regime obsessed with making as many babies as possible. And now it's been adapted to a TV show that critics are literally raving about. The Red Center is a podcast from The Outline about that show. Each week, hosts Laura June and Rose Eveleth discuss the most recent episode of The Handmaid's Tale through the lens of a specific topic, like motherhood, race, politics, crime, or the book ...
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Helping indie authors successfully write, market, & self-publish their books and make a living with their writing. In this show, Ella interviews successful authors who share their best writing, marketing, and mindset secrets. You'll hear from them about topics such as making time to write, tools to succeed as an indie author, exactly what steps they took to achieve their self-publishing success.
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Dive deep into the dynamic marketing realm in the digital age with The Backstory on Marketing and AI, hosted by Guy Powell, the visionary President of ProRelevant Marketing Solutions. This enlightening podcast is your gateway to understanding the intricate interplay between data-driven marketing strategies and cutting-edge AI technologies. Each episode brings to the table candid and insightful conversations with some of the industry's most influential leaders and analytics experts. They shar ...
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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th Century Middle English alliterative romance outlining an adventure of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. In the tale, Sir Gawain accepts a challenge from a mysterious warrior who is completely green, from his clothes and hair to his beard and skin. The “Green Knight” offers to allow anyone to strike him with his axe if the challenger will take a return blow in a year and a day. Gawain accepts, and beheads him in one blow, only to ...
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Write a book with me in 45 days! Young adult author Maggie Ann Martin works through her newest project going through critical steps of the novel drafting process in 45 days. She'll cover character development, research, outlining, goals and good old pen-to-paper writing. Maggie Ann Martin is the author of TO BE HONEST, a fat-positive coming of age story that was named an NPR Best Book of 2018 and THE BIG F, a rom-com centered on overcoming failure that was a finalist for RT Reviewer's Choice ...
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What better way to celebrate Halloween then spending the entire next month staring into a blank page while screaming? If that sounds pleasing, welcome to NaNoWriMo! This is a daily writing tips audio blog which will be releasing 10-20 minute episodes through the coming month of November. The focus will be on smoothing out the writing process and tricks for heaving yourself out of the many ruts that may pucker the next 30 days.
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If you are a coach, consultant or course creator then chances are you are driven by the desire to help as many people as you can, and leave a lasting impact. You have experience that needs to be shared. Knowledge that needs to be taught. A message that needs to be heard. Plus, a business that needs to be scaled. But in the age when anyone with an opinion can shout about it on the internet, why is it that some coaches are able to cut through the noise and position themselves as true influence ...
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The Art of Allowance Podcast | Parenting | Families | Money Smarts | Financial Literacy
John Lanza
The Art of Allowance Podcast is hosted by John Lanza, the author of "The Art of Allowance: A Short, Practical Guide to Raising Money-Smart, Money-Empowered Kids." John is also the Chief Mammal and Creator of The Money Mammals, the award-winning DVD and picture book series that helps get kids excited about money smarts. In the Art of Allowance podcast, John interviews parents and other youth money experts to discuss tools, tactics and tricks that families can pick and choose from to help them ...
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You work hard for your money, but is it working for you? You don’t need a degree in finance to become a master at wealth building! Each week, host and wealth strategist Jack Gibson reveals real tips, tricks and secrets to help you increase, keep and grow your income, and your time, to live the life you want, no matter what stage of the wealth building phase you are in. Tune in weekly for timely conversation about investing in the stock market, buying real estate, generating passive income, d ...
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Les Edgerton and Jack Holland discuss the writing of a publishable novel in a relaxed, chatty format. They saw the need for some real-life info on effective writing versus the cookie-cutter bumper sticker advice many podcasts are based on. Their advice is based on what works in the real world of publishing. Example: Write what you know. Bullshit, bumper sticker advice. Better: Write what you can convince the reader you know. If a writer followed the first piece of advice, chances are pretty ...
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We cover every aspect, genre, and facet of writing with creative techniques and guest authors. Time to get writing, Word Bosses!
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Jennifer and her guests discuss anything and everything to do with discovering, collecting and sharing stories - with an emphasis on ethical story collection (Story Seeking). Jennifer Thompson is a leader in community engagement and ethical marketing through stories; founder of Engaging Solutions and creator of Story Seeking (ethical story collection). www.engagingsolutions.com.au Intro & Outro music: "10 Days [instrumental]" by Forget the Whale under Creative Commons Attribution Licence.
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Finding the Right Writing Community For You
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14:50Details on Group Book Coaching with Write It Scared Today, I’m getting personal about one of the biggest game-changers in my writing life: finding the right writing community. We’re talking about why community matters so much (especially when the writing gets hard), how to figure out what kind of group actually supports your goals, and why patience…
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Live Edit: Winning Readers in the First Paragraph
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In today’s saturated content environment, brands aren’t short on content—they’re short on connection. In our latest Backstory on Marketing and AI episode, we dive into how B2B companies are using AI to build better stories and smarter videos. Video is one of the most effective mediums for generating trust and engagement. But video creation comes wi…
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The Impact of Fiction: Transforming Readers and Society
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33:04Join us as we dissect the psychological dimensions of storytelling exploring the profound impact of fiction on individuals and society. We discuss how stories can serve as a means of escape, inspiration, and emotional processing. Plus we'll dive into the psychology behind storytelling, the evolution of narratives, and the importance of character de…
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Struggling with a slow pace or a saggy middle? Story structure may be the answer. But what is story structure? In short, it's the skeleton of your book that lays out where major beats take place. But it's not a formula! Listen in to learn more about Story Structure at a high level. Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing C…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Adams Law—award-winning author, book coach, and founder of the Writing Brave Movement—for a heartfelt conversation on writing with emotional honesty and trusting your inner voice. Brooke gets real about her own writing journey, from rejection to publication, and offers encouragement for navigating perfectionism…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we uncover how AI is reshaping influencer marketing. Our guest from The Rave reveals how smart tools are identifying influencers hidden within your customer base, enabling personalized, scalable outreach using real-time data and automation. Learn how AI-powered platforms reduce wasted spend on u…
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In our ninth episode we move away from European styles of poetry and examine a Japanese form – the tanka, a close relation to haiku. Rodney Williams, poet and editor of the journal Catchment – Poetry of Place returns as our guide to educate us about tanka and share some of his writing in that form. Hobson’s Choice also returns with a focus on poetr…
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First Page Reads: How to Get Agents to Keep Reading
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Creative Risk-taking: Author Kacey Ezell's Journey from Writing Military Sci-fi to Fantasy
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53:53The episode features an engaging conversation with author Kacey Ezell, who unveils her new book, 'Magelight'. Kacey, a seasoned writer with numerous military science fiction titles to her credit, shares her journey into the fantasy genre, reflecting on how her childhood imagination fueled her passion for storytelling. The hosts, Rachel and Nino, le…
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Tension: The Key Ingredient for a Novel Readers Can’t Put Down
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58:15Why do some books keep readers up all night while others fall flat? If you've ever wondered whether your novel is gripping enough, you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges writers face is keeping readers hooked to the end. In this week’s episode, we dive deep into what truly drives great storytelling. Whether you're writing legal thrillers, …
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If your story feels weak, you may have a problem with your characters' goals, motivation, and conflict. Digging deeper into "GMC" will help strengthen the plot because GMC is what drives a story forward. Learn more about GMC in The Trope Thesaurus, by Jennifer Hilt. Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is the …
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How to Choose the Right Point of View For Your Novel
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22:41Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! Point of view is one of the most important craft decisions you’ll make as a writer—and one of the easiest to get tangled up in. In this episode, we’re breaking down what POV actually is, why it matters, and how to use it with intention. You’ll learn: The pros and cons of first, second, and third person PO…
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Voices That Breathe: Writing Lifelike Dialogue
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Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing I Only Read Murder by Ian and Will Ferguson. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (O…
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In this episode, Boobesh Ramadurai, Head of Marketing Analytics at LatentView, shares how companies are unlocking powerful ROI using AI in their marketing stack. We discuss why AI-enabled market research is faster and more insightful than traditional methods and how creative teams are leveraging generative AI to accelerate campaign timelines. Boobe…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, host Guy Powell interviews Rocketium CEO Satej Sirur to explore the evolving intersection of AI and marketing. Discover how Rocketium is helping brands automate ad creative generation at scale while maintaining brand compliance, improving speed to market, and reducing creative friction. Satej ex…
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Unlock your creativity by building a writing ritual (Spoiler alert - it doesn’t have to be perfect)
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38:52Writing Rituals That Actually Work (And Why Yours Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect) Struggling to make writing a habit that actually sticks? You’re not alone. In this episode of Storystruck, Rachel and Neno get real about writing rituals—what works, what doesn’t, and why it’s okay to throw out all the “rules.” From blackout poetry and fantasy playlists t…
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Suspense thriller author JD Barker shares why it's important to think differently as an author, and how to build a stand-out author brand in today's publishing landscape. Connect with JD at jdbarker.com Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is the right fit for you! What to do next… Sign up for The 60-Day Novel…
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“Encounter at Owl Rock”: Rucker Moses on writing middle-grade scifi adventure
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31:58Rucker Moses' newest middle-grade science fiction adventure, Encounter at Owl Rock, pits urban teens against unseen alien invasion in the Atlanta suburb they call home. SourceBy Summer Brooks
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How to Build a Magic System That Serves Your Story with Gina Kammer
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38:22Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! Win Book Coaching Sessions + More Prizes! This week is all about writing fantasy and building magic systems! We cover: What a magic system is designed to do The difference between soft vs. hard and low vs. high magic systems (and why knowing the difference matters) Practical ways to ground readers in the …
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How to Write Interiority in 12 Steps!
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Geesebumps 47: Egg Monsters from Mars (Goosebumps #42)
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1:35:20We don't even get past the opening stinger before Joe-Joe gets a bit of the old razzle-dazzle from Jeff and Danielle. It's R.L. Stine's Egg Monsters from Mars (Goosebumps #42). It's one of the most challenging texts we've ever read. Talking points include: R.L.'s imagination budge; mars monster checks; one wild night with some eggs; literal goosebu…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, Peter Swimm of Toilville dives deep into the real-world implications of AI and marketing. With over a decade of experience in conversational AI, Peter breaks down the practical and philosophical challenges businesses face in today’s AI-saturated landscape. From building chatbot systems for enter…
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We've got an announcement! This coming October, the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is becoming FREE again! Listen in for the full details on this change, and what to expect from us going forward. Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is the right fit for you! What to do next… Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writin…
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New to Publishing? Start Here! | What Publishers Wish Authors Knew
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37:31Today we’re joined by Justin Branch, Director of Publishing Strategy at Greenleaf Book Group. Justin plays a pivotal role in guiding authors through the early stages of publishing by customizing proposal tailored to their books' unique needs. In this episode, he tackles the most common questions and misconceptions he encounters from authors in the …
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“Shapers of Worlds Volume V”: Edward Willett on talking to speculative fiction authors
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34:03Author, editor and publisher Edward Willett talks about the "Shapers of Worlds" anthology series, and the fifth and final volume in the series is now available. SourceBy Summer Brooks
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Grab Your Free Ticket to The 2025 Spark To Story Summit (MAY 27-29) Struggling to figure out where your story is going? In this episode, we break down how understanding your content genre can give you a built-in structure for your novel, shaping your plot, character arc, and emotional payoff. We’ll explore the difference between marketing and conte…
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Storytelling Technique: The Six Layers of a Dynamic Plot!
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This episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI features John Gargiulo, co-founder of Airpost.ai, as he discusses the future of AI-driven advertising and the role of creativity in the age of automation. From user-generated content to instant video ad creation, John shares how Airpost is reshaping DTC growth through technology. Discover how AI can…
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Live Edit: Plot can hook a reader, but interiority keeps them!
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Publishing Myth #3: You Don’t Need to Market
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3:49If you build it (write it) they will come, right? Not so fast. Publishing is just like any other industry.... If you want to be make money, you have to market your book. There's a pervasive myth among new authors that they can write a book, slap it on Amazon, and start making the big bucks overnight. But that's never the case, unless you have a str…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI is being embedded in every step of the creative process—from ideation and transcription to video post-production. Our guest is the Executive Video Director of Ammunition, an award-winning Atlanta-based advertising agency. With tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Runway, Ammunit…
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Learning to Dance with Self-Doubt as a Writer with Amy L. Bernstein
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38:49Have you ever felt like self-doubt was holding your writing dreams hostage? Oh friend, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I had an incredible chat with the wonderful Amy Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears and Finding Inspiration. We got real about the ways self-doubt creeps int…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI transforms startups from idea to execution. David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz, shares his Launch First methodology—a system for using AI to find product-market fit before development even begins. David explains how AI-powered workflows reduce failure risk, speed up iteration c…
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How to Write a Novel Faster Using Dictation Software
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40:06Did you know the Apostle Paul didn’t write the book of Romans by hand? He dictated it to a someone else who wrote it down, and he’s not the only famous author to do so. In this week’s episode, we explore how authors from Cicero to Agatha Christie to USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller have used dictation to write faster, better, and with m…
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The Pros & Cons of DIY in Self-Publishing
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14:03There are many pieces in the self-publishing puzzle, but what are the pros and cons of DIY-ing them? Doing it yourself saves money (and time) but in many cases, the risks outweigh the benefits. This is a deeper dive into DIY and self-publishing, and goes to show there's more to the puzzle than we might think at first glance. Send us a text Click he…
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One Year Anniversary + Writing, Perimenopause, Procrastination, and Giving Yourself Grace
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17:24ENTER THE 1 YEAR Anniversary Celebration to WIN a FREE 90-MIN PLOT STRATEGY SESSION! DOWNLOAD "THE WRITE MINDSET" FREE WORKBOOK from Write It Scared! Writing is challenging enough without beating ourselves up along the way, right? In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m getting personal—celebrating the podcast’s one-year milestone (wooh…
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Most authors start writing from the beginning. But what if the beginning is the wrong place to start? In our most recent episode, I talk with bestselling author and writing teacher James Scott Bell about one of his most powerful ideas: the mirror moment. You’ll learn ✅ Why the midpoint is more than just the halfway mark ✅ How to turn a sagging midd…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we sit down with Andreas Duess, co-founder of 6 Seeds Consulting, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of consumer research. From reducing the failure rate of CPG product launches to building synthetic personas based on behavioral data, Duess offers a fascinating l…
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The Mental Struggles of Being a Writer
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are revolutionizing how customers discover and engage with brands. From optimizing for conversational language to updating your website’s technical structure, marketers must adapt quickly. You'll hear expert insights on: · How AI search …
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E.A. Winters, indie author of 9 books, joins me to discuss her outlining process. Developed over the last five or six years, E.A. has reached the point where her outlines are keystone to writing fast, relatively clean first drafts. She openly shares her author journey and advice that has helped her hone her outlining skills over the years. Send us …
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we dive into how AI enabled market research is reshaping small business marketing, especially in the trades. Our guest from Far Beyond Marketing shares how her proprietary "4 Cs" framework—Clear Copy, Consistent Branding, Customer Demographics, and Channel Management—helps business owners build …
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“The Third Rule of Time Travel”: Philip Fracassi on the mechanics of moving in time
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41:27Horror author Philip Fracassi talks about his first foray into science fiction with with the thriller The Third Rule of Time Travel. SourceBy Summer Brooks
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Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co
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26:56Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m chatting with two industry experts, Nicole Meier (multi-published author and book coach) and Gretchen Schaffer (marketing and PR strategist), the brilliant te…
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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore the collision of AI and SEO with HelloSEO’s founder. With over a decade of experience, she shares how AI-enabled market research is transforming how marketers approach digital visibility—and what still can’t be replaced by machines. Discover: · Why human expertise still matters in SEO…
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Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Bad Cree by Jessica Johns. We are delighted to be joined by WPL's Writer-In-Residence, Nora Decter. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territor…
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