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#150. How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)

Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 16, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes
Ever wonder how Rowling created such a wonderful cast of quirky and relatable characters in the Harry Potter series?  If so, tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry, Tim Grahl, and me talk about the characters in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.  You’ll hear us talk about things ...

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Significant Hollywood Movie Disasters and Important Lessons Learned

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - July 15, 2024 02:29 - 1 hour
When people come to Hollywood with dreams of making it big, they often encounter perplexing behaviors and responses. Many of these can be traced back to Hollywood's turbulent history and the monumental mistakes made by Studios, Directors, and Producers. These blunders have not only ende...

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Significant Hollywood Movie Disasters and Important Lessons Learned

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - July 15, 2024 02:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
When people come to Hollywood with dreams of making it big, they often encounter perplexing behaviors and responses. Many of these can be traced back to Hollywood's turbulent history and the monumental mistakes made by Studios, Directors, and Producers. These blunders have not only ende...

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The Art of Marketing Your Book, ft. Nadine Mullings, Book & Biz Marketing Expert

Nothing but the Words - July 15, 2024 02:00 - 44 minutes
Whether you land a traditional book deal or self-publish, getting the word out about your book is always your responsibility. Find out how you can do it well--without spending a fortune or stressing yourself out. Marketing expert Nadine Mullings shares: How to follow your inner guidance to cra...

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Bonus: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller? (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)

Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 11, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes
What made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone a worldwide bestseller? Why does this story still resonate with readers almost thirty years later? And why did Abigail and I agree to spend so much time dissecting every single scene and page to find out how and why it works?! Tune into this epis...

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[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] My Book Is Available For Pre-Order!

Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 09, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes
Ever wish you could understand exactly what makes your favorite stories so lovable? Me too! So much so that I deconstructed every single scene in the first Harry Potter book to see how and why it worked.  And today, I’m super excited to share with you that my brand-new book, Harry Potter and th...

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#149. 5 Questions To Write Better Antagonists

Fiction Writing Made Easy - July 02, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes
Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader.  Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who reads a story with a weak or unconvincing protagonist is unlikely to finish it.  So, how do we go ...

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SPS Author Success Secrets: 6 Books, 1,455 Coaching Calls & Genre Hopping with Brittany Plumeri

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - June 27, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratings
Ever wondered how teaching challenges can turn into storytelling opportunities? Brittany Plumeri joins us to share her incredible journey from being a teacher to becoming a prolific author and coach at SelfPublishing.com. Discover how her experiences in the classroom, coupled with her role as a m...

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#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor

Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 25, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes
“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE. Despite writing fiction in a niche genre (interracial romance), Theodora Taylor has grown a f...

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How to Cultivate a Robust Attitude so You Can Thrive as a Media Media Maker

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In today's workshop, we're going to be talking about cultivating a robust attitude so you can thrive in the media business.  And specifically, I'm going to review some practical advice on surviving and thriving in what is an incredibly competitive industry. I think most people that wor...

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How to Cultivate a Robust Attitude so You Can Thrive as a Media Media Maker

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 24, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
In today's workshop, we're going to be talking about cultivating a robust attitude so you can thrive in the media business.  And specifically, I'm going to review some practical advice on surviving and thriving in what is an incredibly competitive industry. I think most people that wor...

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SPS 265 Getting Booked & Paid To Speak with Brittany Richmond

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - June 20, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratings
What if your personal struggles could become your most powerful tool for change? Join us as Brittany Richman, a former school counselor turned professional speaker and author, shares her heartfelt journey of overcoming mental health challenges and dedicating her career to advocating for teen ment...

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#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)

Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 18, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes
Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, ...

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How to Keep Writing This Summer & Why You Should

Nothing but the Words - June 17, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutes
With all the fun,  travel, and distractions of summer, how do you keep writing your book? In this episode, you'll discover how to decide if you should try to write your book this summer, and if so, how to do it.  (It's not nearly as hard as it might seem.) I'll be writing all summer long, and s...

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What Kind of Creator Are You? And Why Does That Matter So Much Here in Hollywood?

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
As creatives, we invest time, effort, ideas, intellectual property, and our reputation in the projects we do. A project that goes well becomes a stepping stone to other great projects. Failed projects, or projects we fail on, are thus damaging from many perspectives. Our work is more o...

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What Kind of Creator Are You? And Why Does That Matter So Much Here in Hollywood?

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
As creatives, we invest time, effort, ideas, intellectual property, and our reputation in the projects we do. A project that goes well becomes a stepping stone to other great projects. Failed projects, or projects we fail on, are thus damaging from many perspectives. Our work is more o...

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SPS 264 Partnership Marketing, “Nearbound”, And Getting Your Book To Show Up Everywhere with Jared Fuller

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - June 13, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratings
Unlock the future of marketing with Jared Fuller, the mastermind behind the book "Nearbound." Discover why surrounding potential buyers with trusted voices can be more powerful than traditional marketing tactics. Jared shares his groundbreaking approach of leveraging relationships with vendors, ...

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#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila

Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 11, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a conversation in today’s podcast episode with April Dávila, an award-winning author, speaker, and w...

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How to Be a Financially Successful Creative: Practical Advice & Problem Solving

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Writers, actors, filmmakers, artists, designers, and other creatives are taught young that choosing to be a creative professional is risky business. It doesn't have to be.  In this workshop you'll learn:  Why earning a living as a creative looks like luck or magic from the outside.  ...

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How to Be a Financially Successful Creative: Practical Advice & Problem Solving

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:31 - 1 hour
Writers, actors, filmmakers, artists, designers, and other creatives are taught young that choosing to be a creative professional is risky business. It doesn't have to be.  In this workshop you'll learn:  Why earning a living as a creative looks like luck or magic from the outside.  ...

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How to Create a Hollywood Entertainment Industry Business Network

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:30 - 57 minutes
Only people have money to buy things. Whether it’s an independent producer with funds to purchase your screenplay, an investor with money to put into your film, a studio exec shopping for a book or podcast to license, or a director looking to hire an actor . . . only humans ever pull th...

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How to Create a Hollywood Entertainment Industry Business Network

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Only people have money to buy things. Whether it’s an independent producer with funds to purchase your screenplay, an investor with money to put into your film, a studio exec shopping for a book or podcast to license, or a director looking to hire an actor . . . only humans ever pull th...

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Interview: Avoiding Litigation with Entertainment Attorney & Litigator Justin Sterling

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:29 - 59 minutes
This interview is designed to review good business practices that can help you side step a lot of legal hassles.  Justin Sterling is founder of The Sterling Firm, a full-service civil litigation and transactional law firm devoted to Business Law, Entertainment Law, and Personal Injury ...

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Interview: Avoiding Litigation with Entertainment Attorney & Litigator Justin Sterling

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:29 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This interview is designed to review good business practices that can help you side step a lot of legal hassles.  Justin Sterling is founder of The Sterling Firm, a full-service civil litigation and transactional law firm devoted to Business Law, Entertainment Law, and Personal Injury ...

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Making a Film or Web Series with Friends as Partners

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:28 - 55 minutes
This is the perfect podcast to listen to if you want to produced one or more projects with a friend or family member.  It provides very specific advice and step-by-step guidance that will help you avoid specific risks and stumbling blocks in forming businesses that incorporate on these ...

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Making a Film or Web Series with Friends as Partners

Hollywood Insider Help by Nancy Fulton - June 09, 2024 03:28 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This is the perfect podcast to listen to if you want to produced one or more projects with a friend or family member.  It provides very specific advice and step-by-step guidance that will help you avoid specific risks and stumbling blocks in forming businesses that incorporate on these ...

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#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory

Fiction Writing Made Easy - June 04, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes
Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which details you can include in your character’s backstory, and what you do include will influence ever...

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SPS 263 The Game Has Changed: Virtual Events & Building A Knowledge Based Business with Dean Graziosi

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - May 29, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratings
What if you could transform your personal knowledge and experiences into a thriving business? In this exciting episode, we sit down with Dean Graziosi, a veteran with over three decades of expertise, to uncover the vast potential within the knowledge-based business sector. From sharing personal ...

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SPS 262 The Game Has Changed: Virtual Events & Building A Knowledge Based Business with Dean Graziosi

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business - May 29, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 461 ratings
What if you could transform your personal knowledge and experiences into a thriving business? In this exciting episode, we sit down with Dean Graziosi, a veteran with over three decades of expertise, to uncover the vast potential within the knowledge-based business sector. From sharing personal ...

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#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)

Fiction Writing Made Easy - May 28, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes
Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest today proves it’s true. Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels that transport read...