WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
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Write a Book and Change the World: An Encouraging Words Episode
May 01, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBEPISODE 288E I'm wearing my "How to Spot a Hero" Spider-Man T-shirt as I record this episode. YOU are the hero! And you can be the person who is the hero to someone else! You can be the person who writes a book that changes people's lives. Even just one life changed would be worth our time. Are you willing to keep working at it and make the world a better place?
Susan May Warren Teaches How to Write a Series
April 23, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBEPISODE 287T Our guest today is award-winning author https://www.susanmaywarren.com/ (Susan May Warren) teaching us how to write a series. There are several kinds of series and first Susie May explains them all. Then she shows us how to write a compelling series that readers can't stop reading. Plus she gives us a fantastic tip that we can use to help readers jump into a longer series. Click below to get the wonderful handout Susie May gave us! And be sure to check out https://www.amazon.com/...
Planning for a Short Time: An Encouraging Words Episode
April 20, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBEPISODE 286E It's the second quarter of the year -- how is your writing going? Where are you in meeting the goals you set for yourself a few months ago? Here are some tips for getting more done this quarter...and maybe more done for the rest of the year! Good luck!
The Balancing Act of Historical Fiction: A Teaching Episode with Amanda Cabot
March 11, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBEPISODE 285T In 2022, we're taking a direction change with the podcast and, instead of bringing you 50+ interviews during the year, you'll get 8-10 full-on teaching episodes. These are sessions you normally could only hear at a writers conference, about an hour long and full of practical advice to improve your writing and advance your career. Today's guest teacher is best-selling historical author http://www.amandacabot.com/ (Amanda Cabot). Amanda explains about the different kinds of histori...
It's Worth It: An Encouraging Words Episode
March 06, 2022 12:45 - 13 minutes - 19 MBEPISODE 284T When there's so much going on in the world, it can be easy to feel like there's little to nothing you can do to make a difference. But there are lots of things that you could do. In this episode I mentioned that City Hearts Sweden (https://www.cityheartssweden.org/ukraine (https://www.cityheartssweden.org/ukraine)) is doing a lot to help Ukrainians near the border and those seeking refuge in Sweden. I also noted that there are lots of organizations near you, wherever you live, ...
Finding Yourself: An Encouraging Words Episode
February 23, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBEPISODE 283E The wonderful thing about stories -- whether reading or writing or listening to them or watching them -- is that they help us to know ourselves. We learn more about who we want to be, who we don't want to be, what makes us laugh and what makes us angry. I encourage you to find more of yourself this year in your writing and reading! Mentioned in the show: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390/ (Switch on Your Brain) by https://drleaf.com/ (Dr. C...
Even If You Feel Like Stopping: An Encouraging Words Episode
January 23, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBEPISODE 282E In today's Encouraging Words episode, I share my experience of the first time I ran in the snow just last month. It was cold and wet and more miserable than fun, but I did it. And it reminded me of how I can look at the harder parts of my writing life and see how I can tweak my attitude to make it through -- and even enjoy it. I hope this helps you find a similar parallel in your own life to talk yourself through the harder areas and on to accomplishment!
Mental Fitness for the New Year: An Interview with Olivia Bowser
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBEPISODE 281I Today's guest is Olivia Bowser, founder and CEO of https://www.liberatestudio.com/ (Liberate), the first mental fitness studio. Liv explains to us how Liberate began and what it offers to help people develop and maintain mental wellness. The great thing about Liberate is that they work with both individuals and companies, in person and online. Check out their offerings and sign up for the 7-day free trial. Let's make 2022 our best year for mental health! Learn more about Liberate...
Writers in the Gig Economy: An Interview with Lynn Bohart
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBEPISODE 280I Today's guest is https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/ (Lynn Bohart), writing teacher and author of the cozy mystery series, https://amzn.to/3yBTmG5 (Old Maids of Mercer Island). Lynn shares her experiences on many of the ways she leveraged her writing skills to get more work and make money quicker while she continued writing her book series. Great ideas that will spark your imagination for things you can do as well, whether you are also moving into retirement or you're busy and onl...
Marketing That Feels Good: An Interview with Sarah Santacroce
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBEPISODE 279I Today's guest is https://sarahsantacroce.com/ (Sarah Santacroce), author of https://humane.marketing/book1 (Marketing Like We're Human) and https://humane.marketing/book2 (Selling Like We're Human), and host of the https://humane.marketing/humane-marketing-podcast/ (Humane Marketing podcast). As a ‘Hippie turned Business Coach’, Sarah works with heart-centered entrepreneurs to question their assumptions when it comes to marketing and give them permission to market their business ...
First Things First: An Encouraging Words Episode
December 12, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBEPISODE 278E In this month's Encouraging Words episode, I talk about how I've been looking at Susan May Warren's Values-Based Planning from episode 276 to decide on my priorities for 2022. After struggling with the idea that I don't want to stop doing things I love and am good at, I finally decided that I needed to let some things go - at least for now - because I'm not doing the work that is most important to me. As of January 2022, the podcast will be on semi-hiatus, meaning I'll still do ...
Writing Even with a Demanding Career: An Interview with Amy S Peele
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBEPISODE 277I Today's guest is mystery writer https://amyspeele.com/ (Amy S. Peele) talking to us about writing her medical murder mysteries, https://amzn.to/3IrSybz (Cut) and https://amzn.to/3y64AlT (Match). Amy tells us the advice that mystery writer Michael Connelly gave her that moved her career forward, and she shares with us her journey -- and tips! -- as she began writing while still working a very demanding career with long hours. We also talk about organ donation, a prime topic in h...
Values Planning in 2022: An Interview with Susan May Warren
December 03, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBEPISODE 276I Bestselling author https://www.susanmaywarren.com/ (Susan May Warren) joins us again to help writers and other creatives understand how to plan a new year of accomplishments in a way that works best for each one of us, individually. She tells us how she developed https://www.mybrilliantwritingplanner.com/ (My Brilliant Writing Planner) and explains the many ways we can use it to have a more creative and productive and joyful year. The planner is not a compilation of weekly To D...
Reuse and Recycle: An Interview with Natalie Walters
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBEPISODE 275I Author https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/ (Natalie Walters) returns to the show today to talk about how she finds ways to use some of the material that ends up being cut from a book, or reuse characters she created that never ended up in a published book. Natalie's new book, https://amzn.to/3nNpsuO (Lights Out), is a romantic suspense novel about a CIA analyst who brings together intelligence officers from around the world to combat global terrorism -- and one of them goes mis...
Dancing with Wisdom: An Interview with Dr Sunil Raheja
November 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBEPISODE 274I Today's guest is Dr Sunil Raheja, author of https://amzn.to/3Ft0G9i (Dancing with Wisdom: A Sacred Quest to Restore Meaning, Purpose and Fun to Your Life and Work). He's also the host of the Dancing with Wisdom podcast, and a psychiatrist and executive coach. "For the really important decisions in life, there’s no textbook that’s going to give you the answers," Dr Sunil tells us. He shares how he got started on his journey to understand how life works, and he gives us many tips a...
Your Copyright Questions Answered: An Interview with Kathryn Goldman
November 12, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBEPISODE 273I Today's guest is attorney Kathryn Goldman, founder of https://creativelawcenter.com/ (Creative Law Center) online. This is a fascinating and informative look into copyright, copyright registration, fair use, public domain, the difference between giving credit and getting permission when using someone else's work, and so much more. Soon Kathryn also pointed listeners to an article on her site about fair use (https://creativelawcenter.com/fair-use-guidelines/ (https://creativelawce...
Thankful for Writing: An Encouraging Words Episode
November 07, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBEPISODE 272E In this Encouraging Words episode, I talk about the fun benefits you can get out of writing during National Novel Writing Month and using the https://nanowrimo.org/ (NaNoWriMo.org) website. I also mention Rachel Aaron's fabulous book for writing faster, https://amzn.to/3bFrdDl (2K to 10K: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love), and other tips I've used to write more words during this month. Even just having a grateful, positive attitude will help you w...
Planning Your Books and Career: An Interview with Betsy St Amant
November 04, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBEPISODE 272E Today's guest is https://betsystamant.com/ (Betsy St. Amant), the funny author of the new romantic comedy, https://amzn.to/3bGFIXE (Tacos For Two). In addition to talking about writing food into stories, Betsy shares how she works with her critique partner, ways she's found to increase reader engagement, how she thinks about planning her books, and much more. A fun and informative interview! Learn more about Betsy and her books on her website, https://betsystamant.com/ (https://...
Fantasy and Role Playing Games: An Interview with James R Hannibal
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBEPISODE 270 Today's guest is https://jamesrhannibal.com/ (James R Hannibal), returning to share with us the story of how he purchased the rights to DragonRaid, a role playing game, and not only prepared to reissue it with a new name -- https://lightraiders.com/ (LightRaiders) -- but also decided to write a book series around it. https://amzn.to/3EqZmmY (Wolf Soldier), book one in the series, is about the band of young adventurers who rekindle the Lightraider Order and have to travel to the Dr...
Enjoy Today: An Encouraging Words Episode
October 11, 2021 09:45 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBEPISODE 269E Our mindset is a crucial part of how we live our lives, how we react to and interact with the world around us. We can control our thoughts if we try to notice them, and we can choose to focus on the positive in life. I share some examples from my recent run of the Copenhagen Half Marathon, and I encourage you to look for the positive in your own life, focus on what you're grateful for, and start noticing the changes that grow out of these things.
Estates and Wills: An Interview with David E Edey
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBEPISODE 268I Today's guest is Certified Executor Advisor, https://www.davidedey.com/ (David E Edey), talking to us about his new book, https://www.davidedey.com/ (Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate, Pick an Executor, and Avoid Family Fights). David has worked in the financial planning industry for over 35 years, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us. We talk about the writing of his book and then segue into how the topic affects us as writers. Estate planning includes not ...
A Coaching Session with Stephanie Shackelford
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBEPISODE 267I Today's episode is a coaching session. You may not know much about working with a writing coach, so I thought I'd give you a taste of what it can be like. Stephanie Shackelford graciously agreed to come on the show and tell us about the writing problems she's been having with her fantasy novel. She's been working on this book for over 20 years, and wants to finish it and publish it soon. Some of the questions I ask her may help you if you're struggling to finish a book long in th...
The Disciplines of Writing: An Interview with Rachel Hauck
September 16, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBEPISODE 266I The lovely https://www.rachelhauck.com/ (Rachel Hauck) joins us again today to talk about the disciplines of writing. There are so many things we need to juggle to write a book, to have a writing career, to create our art in a way that brings us more joy than frustration. Today we talk about some of the bigger things to keep in mind as a writer. This episode will help you to readjust your focus and encourage you with the work you choose to do to move forward. Lots of great advice...
Exploring the Art of Character: An Interview with DiAnn Mills
September 11, 2021 10:45 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBEPISODE 265I Bestselling author https://diannmills.com/ (DiAnn Mills) returns to share with us tips from her new book, https://amzn.to/3zZjQRM (Exploring the Art of Character). DiAnn believes a good bestselling book must have characters that we want to follow and learn more about. She gives us lots of ideas on how to dig deeper during the interview, and there are exercises at the end of each chapter in the book. DiAnn even offers listeners a copy of her own character sheet! You can learn more...
Are You Focusing on the Positive or the Negative? An Encouraging Words Episode
September 05, 2021 17:30 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBEPISODE 264E I've been studying mindset quite a bit the last couple of years, and I've learned a lot about what happens in your mind, body, and life when you focus more on the positive or more on the negative. Whichever way you choose to think, you can end up in a spiral that continues in the same direction. I offer some encouragement today to help you notice which direction you're going and make course corrections along the way.
Writing Books in a Series: An Interview with Amanda Cabot and Leigh Duncan
September 05, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBEPISODE 263I Bestselling authors http://amandacabot.com/ (Amanda Cabot) and https://leighduncan.com/ (Leigh Duncan) return as our guests to talk about writing a series. We talk about the difference between continuing character series and connected character series and how you might choose which one will work best for your story. Amanda and Leigh also talk about the kinds of information they collect and create to write a series, from character sheets to maps to floor plans to full-fledged stor...
More Energy in the Second Half of Life: An Interview with Dr Tayo
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBEPISODE 262I Today's guest is Dr Tayo, a physician, world traveller, and social entrepreneur. In this episode, Dr Tayo shares illuminating information about how we can find more energy in the second half of life so we can continue to live out our dreams. To book a free 15-minute call, go to https://go.oncehub.com/DrTayo (https://go.oncehub.com/DrTayo). You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tayodee (https://www.facebook.com/tayodee), and she also has a private group for wo...
Should You Get Into Podcasting: An Interview with Mark Asquith
August 19, 2021 11:15 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBEPISODE 261I Today's guest is https://www.markasquith.com/ (Mark Asquith), serial entrepreneur, podcast expert, and CEO and co-founder of podcast hosting, analytics, and monetization platform https://www.captivate.fm/ (Captivate.fm). As writers, we are always wondering what marketing we should be doing that we're not doing, and podcasting is one of the things we wonder about. Mark shares great tips and ideas on how to know if podcasting is for you, either as a guest or as the host of your ow...
I Get to or I Have to Write: An Interview with Shawn Smucker
August 12, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBEPISODE 260I Author http://shawnsmucker.com/ (Shawn Smucker) returns to the show to talk about his brand new book, https://amzn.to/3yD4Ok4 (The Weight of Memory). I'm a big fan of his magical realism books, and this one didn't disappoint. Shawn and I talk about memory, how we think it works and what studies are showing about it. This conversation -- of course! -- led into how we create fictional stories, what makes a protagonist make their decisions, how that affects what happens next, and ho...
When Good Books Go Wrong: An Interview with Liz Johnson
August 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEPISODE 259I Author https://www.lizjohnsonbooks.com/ (Liz Johnson) is back with us to talk about her brand new book, https://amzn.to/3lfOhyr (Beyond the Tides). While she was writing it, some things in her personal life affected the storyline...in an amazing way! Listen to her story about how sometimes things going wrong can be the beginning of a good thing. Since Liz works in marketing, and used to be a publicist, we also have a terrific conversation full of fabulous tips in this area as wel...
In Training: An Encouraging Words Episode
August 01, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBEPISODE 258E You may know that I'm a runner, not a fast one but I've finished every race I've started. And more to the point, I really enjoy it. More than a little surprising since I didn't start until the week before I turned 40. I've run a lot of half marathons since then. I sign up for races because it keeps me running. Trust me, I'd still be on the couch if I didn't have to prepare. And all that training always reminds me of all the other things in life that require some training, includi...
Adversity May Not Be a Bad Thing: An Interview with Susie Finkbeiner
July 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBEPISODE 257I Author https://susiefinkbeiner.com/ (Susie Finkbeiner) returns to have a discussion about how to get through the hard times...and how maybe adversity isn't always a bad thing. We talk about how we've managed the changes in our lives, how our writing has been affected, and what we've learned along the way. We also discuss Susie's new book, https://amzn.to/2WBn0fN (The Nature of Small Birds), about a family involved in Operation Babylift after the Vietnam War. You can find the book...
Good Plans For Your Life: An Encouraging Words Episode
July 04, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBEp 256E In a world where there is so much negativity, we need to focus on the positive things in our lives -- especially when life is going well! God has good plans in mind for us, and when we look for the good in our lives, we tend to find it. What's going great in your life? Celebrate it!
Atticus From Kindlepreneur: An Interview with Dave Chesson
July 02, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBEPISODE 255I Today's guest is https://kindlepreneur.com/ (Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur) talking about a brand new piece of writing software, https://www.atticus.io/ (Atticus). Dave and his team have been working hard to create a one-stop shop for writing, collaboration, and publishing. Atticus allows you to not only compose in the software, but to collaborate with co-writers, editors, and beta readers. When you make edits, you no longer have to worry about whether or not you are updating t...
Writing with Scrivener: An Interview with Gwen Hernandez
June 24, 2021 08:45 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBEPISODE 254I https://gwenhernandez.com/ (Gwen Hernandez), author of Scrivener for Dummies, joins us today to talk about Scrivener, software to help you write and organize any type of writing. After sharing how she got started with Scrivener and became an expert, literally writing the book on it, Gwen shares some of her favorite tips and tools in the software. We talk about how Scrivener can work well for both plotters and pantsers, fiction and nonfiction -- including keeping track of your blo...
Get Organized and Write More: An Interview with Maria Connor
June 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEPISODE 253I Today's guest is http://www.myauthorconcierge.com/ (Maria Connor of My Author Concierge), a company that provides services like author assistant, project management, and more so that authors have more time to write. Maria shares with us 10 reasons why getting organized will help you, and 6 tips to get your author business more organized today. She also explains how to use her https://amzn.to/2SNVxG9 (Self-Publishing Checklist Series) of short books, and talks briefly about her bo...
Are Creativity and Lymphatic Movement Linked: An Interview with Jackie McMillan
June 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBEPISODE 252I Today's guest is autistic biohacker, http://thrivewithautism.ca/ (Jackie McMillan), chatting with us about how the lymph system in our bodies affects our ability to be creative. Jackie shares a lot of ways we can help our bodies to help our minds, helping our lymph system to carry away the waste and deliver the nutrients we need to be at the top of our game. This is a don't-miss episode! You can learn more about Jackie at her website, http://thrivewithautism.ca/ (http://thrivewit...
This Isn't Working For Me: An Encouraging Words Episode
June 06, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MBEPISODE 251E Some days it's hard to remember that it's perfectly okay to disagree...and that we can do so without having an argument or causing a rift. Today I want to encourage you to be willing to say, this just isn't working for me...and then calmly and kindly move on with your life.
Building Book Buzz: An Interview with Jody Hedlund
June 03, 2021 06:30 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBEPISODE 250I Welcome to the 250th episode of the show! Today's guest is https://jodyhedlund.com/ (Jody Hedlund), author of the new https://amzn.to/3cebKLi (Come Back to Me), a time crossing historical romance. Jody tells us a little about her new series and then jumps into how she creates buzz for her books. Her ideas will work for both traditionally published authors and indie authors, and many will be useful even before you are ready to launch a new book. Learn more about Jody and her many ...
How to Find the Right Coach: An Interview with Ann Kroeker
May 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBEPISODE 249I Today's guest is https://annkroeker.com/ (Ann Kroeker), writing coach, author, speaker and podcaster. Together we explore what it means to work with a writing coach. How do you know if you need a writing coach and, more importantly, how do you know if you're ready? We discuss all the types of people you might work with to improve your writing, the different ways you can get help from a coach, and how to find the right coach for you. We also share tips on other ways you can get he...
What Will It Take to Finish Your Book?
May 21, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBEPISODE 248T I have been saying since the beginning of this podcast 3 1/2 years ago that I believe YOU can write a book and change the world. Today I talk about how to finish your book. The three most important things you need are time to write, the mindset to get started and keep going, and the structure for the kind of book you want to write. I share a lot of suggestions and tips in all three areas to encourage YOU to write and finish your book. Happy writing! TRANSCRIPTION If you’ve been l...
Are You Ready for a Literary Agent: An Interview with Cynthia Ruchti
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEPISODE 247I Today's guest is literary agent Cynthia Ruchti of https://www.booksandsuch.com/ (Books & Such Literary Management). You may remember Cynthia from https://podcast.writenowworkshop.com/episodes/reaching-out-with-deep-emotion-an-interview-with-cynthia-ruchti/ (Episode 240) when she spoke to us about writing with deep emotion. Cynthia gives us a great bird's eye view of what agents do and don't do, how that will differ among agencies, and things for you to consider in order to know w...
How to Write a Spy Novel: An Interview with James R Hannibal
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBEPISODE 246I Today's guest is former stealth pilot and award-winning novelist, https://jamesrhannibal.com/ (James R Hannibal). His latest novel, https://amzn.to/2Sv48gl (The Paris Betrayal), is a spy left out in the cold story so we decided to talk about exactly how to write a spy novel! You'll have a great time listening to James explain how to create a great spy story! Learn more about him and his books at his website https://jamesrhannibal.com/ (https://jamesrhannibal.com/). Read his blog ...
Be Your Own Hero: An Encouraging Words Episode
May 02, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBEPISODE 245E Spider-man is one of my favorite superheroes -- a regular guy with an unexpected and ginormous change in his life tries to figure out how to make the best of it. He's a good guy, although not perfect. He makes mistakes but mostly he's trying to figure out how to use his gifts in the best way, how to help other people, and he's also inclined to just enjoy his gifts. Swinging through the city must be fun! There is a lot to be learned from Spider-man. We can take some of his lessons...
Writing the POV of the Opposite Sex: An Interview with Dr Debra Holland
April 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBEPISODE 244I Today's guest is Dr Debra Holland, https://debraholland.com/ (award-winning romance author) as well as https://drdebraholland.com/ (psychotherapist and grief counselor). Dr Debra taught an online class for our Romance Writers of America chapter once called "Understanding Men." It was so helpful, I've never forgotten it -- and I asked if we could talk about it on the show. With humor and insight, Dr Debra helps us understand both the biological and the emotional differences betwee...
Looking for Renewal: An Encouraging Words Episode
April 04, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBEPISODE 243E HAPPY EASTER!! This month's Encouraging Words episode focuses on taking time to find renewal in your life and in your writing. It's important to take time to pause and think about whether we're still headed in the direction we meant to go. Things have changed a lot for everyone this past year. Is there anything we need to do to smooth out the road in front of us for the next nine months? I hope this gives you some food for thought, and encouragement on your journey! God bless you!
The Long and Winding Road: An Interview with Irene Hannon
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81 MBEPISODE 242I Today's guest is best-selling and award-winning author https://www.irenehannon.com/ (Irene Hannon). We're talking about the latest book in her Hope Harbor series, https://amzn.to/2OaOKE6 (Blackberry Beach), which releases April 6, 2021, with more books in the series coming. Irene shares about standing at the fork in the road when she had to decide between pursuing psychology and something in writing. Later, she had to decide at another fork if she would continue with her amazing ...
Reedsy and Your Publishing Needs: An Interview with Ricardo Fayet
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBEPISODE 241I Today's guest is Ricardo Fayet, one of the founders of https://reedsy.com/ (Reedsy), a one-stop shop for writers. At Reedsy, authors can find editors, book cover designers, marketers and more to help with the business of publishing a great book. Writers can also use the Reedsy Book Editor, and learn a ton from the blog, Reedsy Live (live webinars), and Reedsy Learning -- all for free. We talk about these things as well as Ricardo's first book, https://www.amazon.com/How-Market-Bo...
Reaching Out with Deep Emotion: An Interview with Cynthia Ruchti
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBEPISODE 240I Today's guest is author and literary agent, https://cynthiaruchti.com/ (Cynthia Ruchti). Her newest book, https://amzn.to/3vC1JiW (Facing the Dawn), has just come out with Revell. With over 30 years' experience on radio, Cynthia learned to write for the ear, how a passage sounds, and that experience shines through in her novels. She encourages listeners to think about how very many ways there are to tell a story -- novels, nonfiction, short stories, radio shows, plays, blog posts...
Conflict Doesn't Have to be Torture: An Interview with Amanda Cabot
March 11, 2021 08:15 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBEPISODE 239I Today's guest is http://www.amandacabot.com/ (Amanda Cabot), bestselling author of the brand new https://amzn.to/3qDxyUO (Dreams Rekindled), book two in the Mesquite Springs series. Amanda has strong feelings about goal, motivation, and conflict (GMC) and choosing the internal and external conflict of her main characters. Don't like to think of all the ways you can make your hero's life worse? Want to give him or her a good life? Amanda has a great way to create compelling confl...