Latest How to write a book Podcast Episodes
#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutesTelling a story through multiple viewpoints can be a great way to create a more expansive (and objective) look at your characters, world, plot, and/or theme. But with each additional viewpoint character you add to your story, the more room there is for mistakes. In this episode, I'm sharing the ...
#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda Douglas
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes“Writing is a creative project. It's not an earthquake, but the thoughts and the worries can feel similar. If I can have a positive association or feel prepared for an earthquake, surely I can do that for writing.” - Rhonda Douglas Ever found yourself staring at the blank page, trying to write ...
Lindsey Kane Leaverton: "Not Another Self Help Book, Finding Gifts in the Midst of Life's Sh*t"
Write the Book Inside You - April 10, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsLindsey Kane Leaverton turned heartache, pain, shame and guilt due to growing up gay in a strictly Christian evangelical community, into gifts to share with the world. And it's all in her book, "Not another Self Help Book, Finding Gifts in the Midst of Life's Sh*t." Personal stories make her bo...
#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 09, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes“Focus your pre-writing and drafting and revising efforts on the present moment of your story.” - Daniel David Wallace I asked five of my peers to share one of their favorite writing tips, and boy, did they deliver! Tune in to hear 5 editors and coaches talk about their favorite tip and why it’...
SPS 256: Understanding AI To Grow Your Business (AI Deep Dive) with Chris Winfield
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - April 04, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsGet ready to revolutionize your creative process and business strategy with the insights of Chris Winfield, the SuperConnector and AI aficionado. Uncover how artificial intelligence is not the enemy of creativity but a catalyst for innovation and productivity. Chris shares an astonishing account...
#136. First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour“Usually stakes start personal and they become public. That's a way of raising stakes, regardless of the genre.” - Savannah Gilbo We’re diving deep into Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it h...
#136: First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Fiction Writing Made Easy - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour“Usually stakes start personal and they become public. That's a way of raising stakes, regardless of the genre.” - Savannah Gilbo We’re diving deep into Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it h...
SPS:255 Brave Thinking & Growing Your Coaching Business with Mary Morrissey
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - March 27, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsEmbark on a transformative journey with Mary, the visionary behind the Brave Thinking Institute and celebrated author of "Brave Thinking." She's here to reveal how a single book can ignite profound change in both personal and professional realms. As we converse, Mary recounts the remarkable path...
#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes“You, the writer, have a bigger sphere of knowledge. You know more things than the narrator necessarily knows.” - Gabriela Pereira In today’s episode, I ask Gabriela Pereira of DIY MFA for her thoughts on some of the most commonly asked questions I get about point of view and voice—and she shar...
SPS 254 Valuepreneurs, “Funderdome” & Publishing Before Your 60th Birthday with Steve Waddell
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - March 20, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsHave you ever envisioned a life where each pivot leads you to greater innovation and success? Strap in as we chat with Steve Waddell, the visionary mind behind "Value Pernoers," whose journey from authorship to invention is nothing short of a strategic masterstroke. Waddell, a maverick in the bu...
Adrian Moreno: The Art of the Podcast Power Pitch for Authors, Writers and Creatives
Write the Book Inside You - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Art of the Podcast Power Pitch with today's guest Adrian Moreno, aims to show Authors & Coaches how to get booked on more than 10-20 podcasts a month without having to fork out thousands of dollars on a booking agency. "Podcast Guesting For Profits" is Adrian Moreno's course. And he spill...
Adrian Moreno: The Art of Podcast Power Pitching for Authors, Writers and Creatives
Write the Book Inside You - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Art of the Podcast Power Pitch with today's guest Adrian Moreno, aims to show Authors & Coaches how to get booked on more than 10-20 podcasts a month without having to fork out thousands of dollars on a booking agency. "Podcast Guesting For Profits" is Adrian Moreno's course. And he spill...
#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For Writers
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 19, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes“It's really important to focus on the big picture story first and not worry about granular details that you can figure out later.” - Savannah Gilbo Get more done in less time, overcome procrastination, and become a master at time management with these 5 super simple productivity tips that I’ve...
SPS 253 The Creative Process, Humor, And Becoming Prolific with Jon Acuff
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - March 13, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsEver find yourself in awe of a writer's relentless fountain of ideas? That's John A. Cough for you, a literary genius who's mastered the art of never hitting a creative dry spell. Stride into the world of a New York Times best-selling author who's cracked the code to being as prolific as he is h...
#133: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (March 2024)
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 12, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes“Sometimes it's easy to take feedback to mean that your story's broken when it's not.” - Savannah Gilbo I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire work week! You’ll see how I plan my days, what projects I work on, what I learn from the writers I work with, and so much more! ...
Gin Stephens: Intermittent Fasting to Sharpen your Mind as an Author, Writer, Creative
Write the Book Inside You - March 10, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHost: Caryl Guest: Gin Stephens, Author & Intermittent Fasting Advocate Bullet Points: Introduction to Gin Stephens: Bestselling author of "Fast. Feast. Repeat." and "Delay, Don't Deny." Over 500,000 followers in her Facebook groups. Her books offer insights into staying fit and healthy fo...
Sold Out Coach + The Sage, Struggler, And Sherpa with John Meese
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - March 06, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsEmbark on a transformative journey through the digital landscape with John Meese, a seasoned entrepreneur and wordsmith, as we unravel the secrets of crafting a compelling online identity. Our candid conversation reveals how a simple exercise in mind mapping spiraled into the acumen-packed "Surv...
#132: First Chapter Analysis: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fiction Writing Made Easy - March 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour“In stories that feel society dominant, is survival even worth it if you don't have freedom?” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it hooks ou...
SPS 251 The 5 P’s Of Profitable Podcast Guesting with Dustin Riechmann
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - February 27, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsReady to catapult your brand's visibility and sales? Dustin Reikman of Seven Figure Leap joins us to reveal his transformative framework for profitable podcast guesting. Whether you're penning a bestseller or seeking to snag high-ticket clients, this episode is your treasure map to success. Dive...
#131: 5 Steps To Start Planning Your Book Series
Fiction Writing Made Easy - February 27, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes“The key to making books within a series work is to grow, escalate, and complicate the conflict and stakes from book to book.” - Savannah Gilbo A good book series allows readers to immerse themselves in a world and stay there. But how do you write a series that works? To start, here are 5 steps...
178: On being a beginner vs intermediate at your practice (and why being a beginner can be a lot easier!)
Indie Author Weekly - February 27, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we explore the dynamic of being a beginner vs being intermediate at your practice... and why being a beginner can, in some ways, be a lot easier! Tune in now to find out about the pressure I put on myself in my 2nd solo burlesque dance performance, what I took from that experien...
Lorna Hollinger: EFT Tapping expert: Soaring from Victim to Empowered Business Leader
Write the Book Inside You - February 25, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEver felt like your life’s storyline could use an epic rewrite? Curious to dig deeper into Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)? Enter Lorna Hollinger head of the Australian Tapping Institute–a woman who turned her sequence of plot twists into a playbook for success. She authored an Amazo...
SPS 250 Network Marketing Lessons + “Go For No” Marketing Your Book with Ray Higdon
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - February 21, 2024 15:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsDiscover the transformative magic of the written word in business as I sit down with the remarkable Ray Higdon, whose expertise as a best-selling author and speaker is unmatched. Throughout our conversation, we uncover how the simple act of becoming an author can drastically shift your personal ...
Why I Really Want You to Write Your Book in 2024
Nothing but the Words - February 20, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutesAs the year gets underway, lots of people are falling off the wagon when it comes to their New Year's resolutions and annual goals. But what about the people who aren't? What about the people who are sticking to their resolution to make this the year they become an author? That can be you--and i...
#130: How to Craft Romantic Chemistry & Tension Between Characters
Fiction Writing Made Easy - February 20, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes“ Flat or boring characters who are underdeveloped are never going to light up a scene, no matter how many tricks you pull.” - Savannah Gilbo If you’re writing romance, the chemistry and tension between your characters can make or break your story. Let’s explore how to create romantic chemistry...
177: Ideation, content creation, and writing process for my Solopreneur Diary Entries weekly newsletter
Indie Author Weekly - February 20, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn our previous episode, Episode 176, we talked about what it means to be a creative and an indie author — and how it can be so much more comprehensive than book writing! That's why, in today’s episode, I want to build on that and share with you the idea creation and writing process around my we...
SPS 249 Using Your DISC Profile To Write & Publish A Book Successfully with Dr. Robert Rohm (Personality Insights)
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - February 14, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsUnlock the secrets of your writing prowess and elevate your publishing game! I had the privilege to sit with the renowned Dr. Robert Roem, an accomplished author and DISC assessment maestro, to dissect how the intricacies of personality types shape the way we write, communicate, and connect with...
#129: Overcoming The Fear Of Marketing With Alexa Bigwarfe
Fiction Writing Made Easy - February 13, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes“Work on being a better writer and work on your craft and the other stuff will follow. As long as you have a great book, marketing comes a lot easier.” - Alexa Bigwarfe In today’s brand-new episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Alexa Bigwarfe about how writers can overcome the fear of market...
176: What does it mean to be a creative and an indie author?
Indie Author Weekly - February 13, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn our most recent couple of episodes here on the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we’ve been exploring the importance of trust in the creative process — including self trust and trusting others. I want to take it a step back today and ask this question: What does it even mean to be a creative, and,...
SPS 248 The Jerry Springer vs The Oprah Approach To Writing About Tough Life Experiences with Paul Scanlon
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - February 07, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsIn this episode, Paul Scanlon discusses overcoming an abusive childhood, detailed in his book "I Am Not My Father." He explores the healing power of writing and the balance of sharing personal experiences with privacy. We delve into empathic communication, its role in relationships, and communi...
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