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This podcast provides helpful information, inspiration, and resources for writers of all kinds. Laura Powers hosts the show and interviews guest experts and shares information and insights on the industry for writers of all types.

Laura Powers


    • Jul 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 101 EPISODES


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    Tapping Into Elvis and Using Your Voice to Elevate Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 34:06


    Kelly Matthews is a Reiki practitioner, mother, wife, and lover of all things spiritual. She is the host of the podcast Enlighten & Elevate with Kelly where she explores topics such as spirituality, holistic healing modalities, and metaphysics. Kelly and Laura had a conversation about how Elvis used his voice to elevate his life and how we can do the same. As Elvis said, "You've gotta follow that dream wherever it may lead." We all have something powerful to share that can elevate and help others.Laura will be leading a writer's retreat in Memphis with visits to historic Graceland (the Elvis residence) and the music destination Beale Street. Learn more and sign up at https://www.powershour.biz/writers-retreat-in-memphis6 - Month Psychic Training Program - Starts July 27 at noon pacific timeIn this 6-month course, participants will gain incredible insights and tools to use their own intuition and psychic abilities for themselves and others. The training program will consist of 2 psychic training calls a month, 1-2 monthly group coaching calls, course materials, audio and video call recordings, and a private Facebook and online community with the rest of the course participants. Learn more and sign up at www.healingpowers.net/servicesTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Happy Money with Ken Honda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 30:25


    Ken was 29 when he first “retired” to welcome his newborn daughter into the world. At the time, he thought he was “done” with work. He had owned a successful consultant and accounting business, so successful it had allowed him to close up shop and spend his days with the apple of his eye. Little did he realize his “second” career, impacting millions by helping them heal their relationship with money, was about to begin. He has authored numerous books on happiness and prosperity. Visit https://kenhonda.com/ to get your free 8-step guide to prosperity and happiness, and to explore his other books and resources.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

    Strategies for Creating a New York Times Best Selling Book with Trissa Tismal-Capili

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 31:32


    Trissa Tismal-Capili teaches entrepreneurs simple steps on how to optimize performance, boost productivity and skyrocket profits without stress, overwhelm and anxiety. She's on a mission to help business leaders enjoy true success in all life areas--work, money, health, home, and relationships...to live happy, abundant and free!She has been a certified professional coach and speaker for over 12 years, helping solo-entrepreneurs, coaching multi-million dollar business owners and advising billionaires.From hanging out with multi-millionaires and people from all walks of life at an early age, she was able to study what it takes to be successful very closely and discover that indeed anyone can be, do and have everything. Trissa graduated Magna Cum Laude in Psychology, attended The Coaches Training Institute to refine her coaching strategies and techniques, gained her designation as a Certified Professional Coactive Coach, and got accredited by the International Coach Federation. And as if that's not enough, she also got trained in Hypnosis and NLP; and earned the designation of Certified Money Marketing & Soul Coach as well as Certified Advanced Life Transformed Coach. She loves interviewing world leaders in business and success, including top New York Times Bestselling Authors. She continues to receive close mentorship from the topmost experts in the field of success, money, marketing, mindset, spirituality, and publishing. Learn more at www.bosstransforms.com and connect with her on socials @trissatc. You can pre-order Trissa's upcoming book Your True Power at www.yourtruepowerbook.comLooking for help on your writing and publishing journey? Laura will be developing a course this summer just for you, complete with marketing resources, guest teachers, templates, and more! If you're interested in joining the interest list, send an email to bookings@laurapowers.net.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

    Year-End Update and Tips for Your Next Best-Seller with Laura

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 11:51


    Laura gives an update on her writing and publishing activities which include the release of her new book, Rock Your Podcast. If you haven't read it yet, look for the link below! Laura then discusses some insights she has gained to help you with your next best-seller.Rock Your Podcast: How to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Showhttps://www.amazon.com/Rock-Your-Podcast-Launch-Monetize/dp/B08PJWKWCG Laura's 9-week podcasting course starts on January 28! It is a 9-week online and interactive course that includes detailed online modules and templates, 9 live group coaching calls, an interactive Facebook group, plus 1 bonus 45-minute private coaching session and Laura’s Marketing Course ($500 value and), and a built-in launch team for your podcast! The content is designed to help you launch, grow, and create recurring income from your show. In addition to tons of valuable content created by Laura, there will be many guest experts and teachers sharing their knowledge and experience on getting sponsors, growing your audience, creating engaged and supportive fans, monetization strategies, and more! This course is great for those wanting to start a podcast, beginning podcasters, and those wanting to monetize. Learn more and sign up at https://www.powershour.biz/podcast-courseTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

    Achieving Your Goals with Debra Eckerling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 20:24


    Debra Eckerling is the host of Write On Online where she works with individuals and small businesses to strategize, set goals and follow through with their plan to transform lives and careers. Learn more at http://thedebmethod.com/ and find her book Your Goal Guide at http://yourgoalguidebook.com/https://writeononline.com.@thedebmethod@writeononlinehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/writeononline/ Twitter: @goalchat You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Self-Publishing on Ingram Spark with Justine Bylo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 35:32


    Justine Bylo fulfills her passion for getting independent authors' and publishers' books into the world as IngramSpark’s Author Acquisitions Manager. She’s dedicated to innovating cutting edge services to help IngramSpark authors and publishers grow their businesses and expand their flourishing platforms. When you self-publish with IngramSpark, you are plugged into the publishing industry’s largest global book distribution network, including access to over 40,000 stores, distributors, and libraries. Learn more at https://www.ingramspark.com/ and follow them on Twitter @IngramSpark. For a free setup for your book, use the code INGRAMSPARK2020. Join Laura in a 14-weeks to Bestseller Program with Laura Petersen (How to Grow Your Podcast Brand and Business with Compelling Copy) and Allison Melody (Food Heals) by emailing bookings@laurapowers.net. You can also ask Laura for the free webinar with Allison.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

    Writing Memoirs, Novels, and Children's Books with Dr. Jeff O'Driscoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 28:55


    Dr. Jeff O'Driscoll, MD, lives to help souls heal. He recently stepped away from practicing medicine to pursue consulting and to write. His recent books include a novel, Who Buried Achilles?, a series of children's books about Muck the Duck and friends, and his award-winning memoir, Not Yet, focusing on his spiritual encounters in the emergency department. Learn more at https://www.jeffodriscoll.com/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

    Homepreneur: Tips for Working from Home Effectively with Amanda Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 44:20


    Amanda Brown, founder of Homepreneur, has mastered working from home over the past 20 years. In the past year, she has written two books, Homepreneur: How to Overcome the Challenges of running a Home-based Business and The Homepreneur Marketing Guide:33 Tactics for Growing your Business which you can download free.She has also created the Business Focus Academy which is a library of business skills modules and lessons and fortnightly live online workshops as well as several stand alone courses to help you run an efficient business. Learn more at https://www.homepreneur.co/, join the Homepreneur group on Facebook, and find Amanda on Twitter @amanda_brown. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Releasing Your First Children’s Book with Mary Bermingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 15:41


    Mary Bermingham, author of DUST, is co-founder of Burren Nature Sanctuary in Kinvara where over 30,000 people visit the fairy woodland every year. We discussed tips and challenges for releasing your first illustrated children’s book.In 'DUST' find out what the fairies from Cloonasee (Meadow of the Fairies) get up to! With over 100 colour illustrations by illustrator and artist Anne Forde. Join the fabulously bossy Queen Maeve, the cranky King Dagda, the sprightly Zarara and all the other fairies from the Hazel Woodland at Cloonasee on a hilarious, heroic journey to Princess Moppet’s castle. Can they complete their quest before the full moon to regain their magic powers? Buckle up and join the fairies on a thrilling ride down the underground river to save the magic! Learn more about the book at http://fairystory.ie/ and visit The Burren's site at https://www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Book Promotion with Hidden Gems Founder Craig Tuch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 36:21


    Craig Tuch has always been a writer at heart, but only started thinking about it as a career once he got into his late 30s. After spending years within the writing community and leaving a well paying desk job to work full time on his craft, he started to identify some of the difficulties that self-published and independent authors had in promoting, marketing and improving their books. He started Hidden Gems as a way to help that community, and provide services to authors that let them spend more time writing books and less time worrying about all of the other stuff. Learn more at https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Start Ugly with Chris Krimitsos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 34:47


    With a unique skill set programmed to stay out in front of rapid change, Chris Krimitsos – as a speaker, as a business leader, and as a source for growth – is empowering audiences toward better opportunities for succeeding in business in the 21st century. He is the author of Start Ugly, a timeless tale about change and innovation, told through the entertaining parable of Gregory Sharp. He is CCO of Podfest Expo, a community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. Find the book at www.juststartugly.com and learn more about the expo at www.podfestexpo.com. Visit https://chriskrimitsos.com/ to learn more about Chris.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Mipcom Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 9:58


    Laura gives a wrap-up of her experience at Mipcom in Cannes, France, including some of the highlights, latest technological innovations, and tips on how to get the most out of your experience at the film festival. Learn more about the festival at https://www.mipcom.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.Other festivals mentioned in this episode:NATPE in Miami https://www.natpe.com/miami/Series Mania in Lille https://seriesmania.com/enMipTV in Cannes https://www.miptv.com/L.A. Screenings http://lascreenings.org/LASI2019.html/Serie Series in Fontainbleau http://www.serieseries.fr/en/Discop in Tanzania https://www.discop.com/Edinburgh TV Festival https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/edinburgh-international-film-festivalLes Rendez-vous in Biarritz https://www.tvfrance-intl.com/fr/home.htmlAFM in Santa Monica https://americanfilmmarket.com/Asia TV Forum https://www.asiatvforum.com/

    Seattle Film Summit with Ben Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 29:18


    Ben is the founder of the Seattle Film Summit which empowers regional artists to develop innovative methods of storytelling, funding and distribution to shape a new, socially responsible film culture for the Pacific Northwest. Writers, directors, producers and actors have the opportunity to meet distributors, acquisition executives, talent agents, attorneys, festival directors and others who provide services to the motion picture industry – to learn from and connect with them.The Seattle Film Summit’s premier event is a 2-day-long series of interactive, educational panels and workshops focused on connecting our local industry to L.A., New York and the world.The industry professionals who organize the Seattle Film Summit volunteer thousands of combined hours to making it happen, out of the belief that coming together and pooling our resources provides the keys to solving the issues we face.The upcoming summit is November 17-19, 2019. Learn more at www.seattlefilmsummit.comTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Authors Who Lead with Azul Terronez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 22:54


    Azul, CEO of Authors Who Lead and world-renowned leader, is an international speaker and host of the Born to Write podcast. He is a contributor to Thrive Global, Addicted to Success and The Good Men Project and is the bestselling author of The Art of Apprenticeship. Azul has been featured on Smart Passive Income Podcast and has spoken at Podcast Movement, Digital Nomad Conference among many others. Learn more at www.tinyurl.com/authorswholead and www.coachazul.com. Find Azul on social media @azulterronez. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Resources and Podcasting for Screenwriters with Max Timm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 40:20


    Max Timm is the director of Community Outreach at the International Sceenwriter’s Association. A Wisconsin native and Columbia College Chicago grad, Max was brought on to the ISA team after six years as the Director of Development at Writers Boot Camp. His primary focus with the ISA is "writer-first", and spearheads the mission of bringing ISA writers closer to the ISA Industry Professionals. With a concentration on creative customer service and support, Max is playing a hands-on role of helping writers bridge the gaps in their careers. In addition to being a consultant, screenwriting instructor, and creative executive, Max is also a screenwriter and author, having signed a three-book publishing deal for his LA Book Festival-winning fantasy, THE WISHKEEPER. The first book released in June of 2016, with the following two set to release in 2017 and 2018. A Young Adult adventure about a rebellious fairy with broken wings, THE WISHKEEPER has received praise from all ages including critical acclaim from The Midwest Book Review and the well-established, Kirkus Book Review. Learn more about Max and his book at www.wishkeeperbook.com.The International Screenwriter’s Association has a plethora of resources for aspiring screenwriters such as advice, mentors, classes, contests, and feedback. Learn more at https://www.networkisa.org/Twitter: @iMaxTimmTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44. Find her marketing course How To Build Your Business and Your Brand at https://www.powershour.biz/services and https://www.healingpowers.net/services.

    Readers Favorite with Mark Wayne Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 29:15


    Mark was inspired to chase his entrepreneurial dream in the 3rd grade, selling drawings to classmates. Creating books and inspiring others has always been his passion. Mark’s ability to produce quality illustrations at a fast pace and dedication to mentor others has made MWA, Inc. both successful and unique. In the past decade, his authors have won over 50 book awards and he continues to create new, successful products annually.Mark contributes his talents and time to the community locally and internationally. He promotes reading and writing via public speaking engagements, book signings, and participation in book events. He has been recognized through the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, KACo (KY Assoc. of Counties), FAPA Board, SCBWI, IBPA, Readers’ Favorite Illustration Awards Judge, and international book awards. He also volunteers his talents to the Kids Need to Read annual calendar and donates books to various organizations.Learn more at https://mwa.company/ and https://readersfavorite.com/ or on social media @markwayneadams. The pricing for Reader's Favorite is $99 for one category and $65 for additional categories.Submit a review of Laura’s podcast to bookings@laurapowers.net in the month of August to be entered to win a prize that includes two books by Pilar Alessandra and Laura’s marketing course. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Reviewer Campaigns with Tara Alemany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 33:37


    Tara Alemany defies a simple definition. She is a multi-award winning author of seven books. She is also a speaker, business consultant and publisher, as well as a serial entrepreneur.Although she’s started many businesses during her career, her favorite by far is Emerald Lake Books, which she co-owns with her best friend, Mark Gerber. This hybrid publishing company provides a unique blend of business coaching with publishing to help its authors succeed, whether it’s their first book or their fiftieth! Emerald Lake Books specializes in working with positive people who have an engaging, exciting or entertaining message to share with the world.Using a unique goal-oriented approach to publishing, Tara combines her business and publishing knowledge to help her authors set and attain goals for their readers, their brands and their books.Tara’s latest book, Publish with Purpose, reveals the unique process developed by Emerald Lake Books to help their authors set and attain their own goals.In addition to publishing, consulting, writing and speaking, Tara serves on the Board of Directors for a Christian writers’ critique group, acting as both president and chaplain of the group. In her spare time, she is a winemaker, a military Mom to 2 young adults (one of each), step-Mom to 1 lovable mutt and is owned by a black cat. www.emeraldlakebooks.comtara@emeraldlakebooks.comTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

    Book and Speaking Tours with Tony Rubleski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 47:32


    Tony is the bestselling creator of the Mind Capture book series. His NEW book, Trailblazers: Leadership Lessons from 12 Pioneers Who Beat the Odds & Influenced Millions, releases worldwide on 9/4/18 with Morgan James Publishing.He is also an in-demand keynote speaker, strategic business coach, and global event promoter. His work has been featured in various media outlets ranging from Bottom Line Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, the FOX TV network, ABC, to CNN Radio, NPR and Entrepreneur Magazine Radio. http://mindcapturegroup.com/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Warm Bodies Author Isaac Marion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 38:43


    Isaac Marion grew up in small towns around the Pacific Northwest, pursuing careers in writing, painting, and music until one of these finally sparked with the publication of his debut novel in 2010. WARM BODIES become a New York Times Bestseller, inspired a major film, and was translated into 25 languages. He spent the next eight years writing the rest of the story over the course of four books, now concluded with THE LIVING. He lives and writes on Orcas Island and plays music in Seattle with the band, Thing Quartet. Learn more at www.isaacmarion.com or find him on social media. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Looking to take your podcast or business to the next level? Check out Laura’s marketing course on www.powershour.biz as well as www.healingpowers.net.

    Smartfem Media with Lea Woodford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 16:46


    Lea Woodford is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of the SmartFem Media Group, a full-service digital marketing and advertising company. SmartFem was created as a direct result of Lea’s many years as a publicist, columnist and Radio & T.V. personality.Utilizing her extensive experience as a business consultant and entrepreneur, Lea’s vision to make a difference in the lives of women led her to create a magazine that bridges the online community with the local community. Possessing a fabulous ability for connecting people due to her extensive network (and often referred to as “The Connector”), Lea harnessed her passion for working with young professionals and today she ensures that SmartFem Magazine helps create opportunities for interns and graduates from ASU’s Walter Cronkite School.Learn more at https://www.smartfem.com/ and https://www.smartfemnetwork.com/.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartFemTwitter: https://twitter.com/smartfemmagazinPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/smartfem/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartfem/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Check out her interview on the Ron Burgundy podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychic-interview/id1449766796?i=1000433624292

    Make Your First Book a Best-Seller with Mark Gober

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 23:45


    Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he learned of phenomena that threaten the prevailing view in science that consciousness comes from the brain. In his recently published book, An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober traces his journey – he explores compelling scientific evidence from a diverse set of disciplines, ranging from psychic phenomena, to near-death experiences, to quantum physics and beyond. Learn more about him and the book at www.markgober.com. For more information about Laura and her work you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @realhealingpowers and on instagram @ laurapowers44.

    Romance Writing with Colette Auclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 31:33


    Colette Auclair is a Colorado-based writer and copywriter whose recent debut novel, Thrown, is published by Simon & Schuster’s Pocket Star line and is the first novel in the Aspen Valley Series. The third and latest book in the series, Branded, was released in December 2018. You can find her at http://www.coletteauclair.com/ and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @coletteauclair. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Historical Fiction with Hana Noka

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 13:20


    Hana Noka is an international model, actress, filmmaker, and author of Kosovan-Albanian descent. Hana started her career in modeling and acting at a young age. Despite her busy life as a child model and actress, Hana always took her education seriously. As an admirer of strong women in history, Hana was drawn to the stories of the Ancient Illyrian women. In her book Besa Po she tells the story of the great leader Queen Teuta who ruled Illyria, which encompassed the modern day nations of the Balkans from 231 BC to 227 BC. It is her hope that the story of Queen Teuta will inspire women around the world just as it has inspired her. Find the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Besa-Po-Hana-Noka/dp/1543956505 and follow her on Instagram @hannanoka. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Publishing with Bill Gladstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 52:33


    Bill Gladstone founded Waterside Productions, Inc. in 1982 and has personally placed more than 5000 titles with dozens of publishers. He has represented stars of the technical world ranging from Peter Norton to Linus Torvalds and was responsible for selling the first “For Dummies” book, Dos for Dummies by Dan Gookin, which led to the phenomenal series which now has sold over 200 million copies.Currently Mr. Gladstone personally represents individual authors such as spiritual teachers Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Barbara DeAngelis, and Neale Donald Walsch, radio talk show host Thom Hartmann, international peace advocate Dr. Ervin Laszlo, philanthropist Shari Arison, New York Times bestselling author Victor Villasenor, environmental activists Michael Tobias, Paul Ehrlich, Hunter Lovins, and many other outstanding authors and professionals dedicated to creating books which inspire and improve the world. Mr. Gladstone is also the author of DR. AND MASTER SHA: MIRACLE SOUL HEALER, the best-selling novels THE TWELVEand THE POWER OF TWELVE, co-author with Jack Canfield of THE GOLDEN MOTORCYCLE GANGas well as producer of the film TAPPING THE SOURCE and co-author of the book TAPPING THE SOURCE (released in paperback as THE COMPLETE MASTER KEY SYSTEM). Mr. Gladstone is the host for the public television series Inside Wellness and also the series Soul Healing Miracles with Dr. and Master Sha. Learn more at https://waterside.com/ or contact admin@waterside.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Ghostwriting with John Peragine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 27:03


    John Peragine is a published author of 13 books, has ghostwritten over 100 others and does freelance work for the New York Times, Reuters, and Bloomberg News. John ghostwrites for some of the top names in business, real estate, fitness and health. He has published articles in Writer's Digest, Wine Enthusiast, WineMaker Magazine, and Speaker Magazine to just name a few. John has been writing professionally since 2007, after working 13 years in Social Work and as a professional musician in the Western Piedmont Symphony. He has been providing services to the National Speakers Association since 2013. His expertise are personal memoirs, real estate, small business, Corporate Business, spirituality, health and fitness. You can find him at https://johnpwriter.com/. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Script Anatomy with Tawnya Bhattacharya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 26:12


    Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya is a writer/producer currently on ABC's A Million Little Things, a screenwriting instructor, and founder of Script Anatomy.A screenwriting teacher for the past 13 years, Bhattacharya launched Script Anatomy in 2011 just as her career was taking off. Her objective: to use her experience of breaking into the TV industry and building a career to help other writers do the same.She created a unique writing curriculum with trademark tools for development, writing and rewriting, which have helped hundreds of writers get a job writing for TV, find representation, or sell pilots, screenplays and novels.As a guest instructor, Bhattacharya has brought the Script Anatomy method to ISA (the International Screenwriters Association), Stage 32, the TV Writers Fund, and, for the past 3 years, the Disney | ABC Writing Program. She has mentored for ISA and CineStory TV Writers Retreat in Idyllwild. Her column “Your TV Guide“ can be read in Script Magazine.With her writing partner Ali Laventhol, she is currently a writer/supervising producer on ABC's upcoming A Million Little Things. They previously wrote on Famous in Love (Freeform), The Night Shift (NBC), Perception (TNT), The Client List (Lifetime) and Fairly Legal (USA).They are former NBC Writers on the Verge fellows, and were semi-finalists for the ABC Disney Fellowship before getting a job that took them out of the running. Bhattacharya was also a FOX Writer’s Intensive fellow where her semi-autobiographical pilot was optioned. The team is repped by UTA, Heroes and Villains Entertainment and Morris Yorn.Bhattacharya, an alumnus of Cornish College of the Arts Conservatory, studied acting and playwriting, and interned with playwright, Marie Irene Fornes and New City Theater in Seattle. She has performed in Seattle, Chicago, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and LA.Learn more at www.scriptanatomy.com or find her on social media @scriptanatomy. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    SeriesFest with Claire Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 21:25


    Claire Taylor is the director of programming at SeriesFest, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the art of episodic storytelling. With year-round initiatives and professional development opportunities focused on diverse and under-served voices, education programs for students, and an annual festival, which gives emerging artists a platform and place for discovery, SeriesFest is where new voices and storytellers have found a home.The award-winning festival, SeriesFest: Season 5, will take place in Denver, Colorado – the birthplace of cable television – June 21-26, 2019. With a musical performance and network premiere at the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre and six days of in-competition screenings, panels, and network sneak peeks, the annual festival showcases compelling and creative content while celebrating television history and engaging in meaningful dialogue about serialized storytelling. To learn more and see upcoming events visit www.seriesfest.com. For 10% off your submission through Without-A-Box visit http://www.seriesfest.com/2019-submissions and use the promo code SeriesFest-Powers. They will be hosting two events at SxSW: a panel discussion on Funding Your Indie Episodic, https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/events/PP92374, and a meetup, Episodic Creator Meetup https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/events/PP92420. Visit https://www.seriesfest.com/artist-initiatives/women-directing-mentorship for information on their partnership with Shondaland in the new Women Directing Mentorship program. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

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    From Book to Screen with Lawrence C. Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 30:04


    Lawrence C. Connolly’s books include the Veins Cycle novels Veins (2008), Vipers (2010), and Vortex (2014). His collections include Visions (2009), This Way to Egress (2010), and Voices (2011), which include his stories from Amazing Stories, Cemetery Dance, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Twilight Zone, Year’s Best Horror, and other top magazines and anthologies of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Voices was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award. Laura met Lawrence at the recent NYC Horror Film Fest and followed up to talk about his screenplay for This Way to Egress. Learn more at https://lawrencecconnolly.com or find him on Facebook @LawrenceCConnolly and on Twitter @LCConnolly. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Digital Publishing News with Nate Hoffelder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 17:07


    Nate Hoffelder has been building and running Wordpress sites since 2010. He blogs about indie publishing and helps authors connect with readers by customizing websites to suit each author’s voice. You may have heard his site, The Digital Reader, mentioned on podcasts such as The Creative Penn, Wordslinger, or Sell More Books Show. In his spare time, he fosters dogs for A Forever Home, a local rescue group. Learn more at https://the-digital-reader.com/, find his Facebook group @TheHelpDesk, and find him on Twitter and Instagram @thDigitalReader. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

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    Creators of Blumhouse Movie CAM at DFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 16:59


    I met up with writer Isa Mazzei and director Daniel Goldhaber at the Denver Film Festival to talk about their recent psychological thriller, CAM. You can find them on Twitter: Daniel @chronopictures, Isa @isaiswrong, as well as @camthefilm. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

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    Industry Update: Netflix, Createspace, and Fall Film Festivals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 5:08


    Laura Powers gives an industry update for writers, covering National Novel Writing Month, transferring your Create Space books to Amazon, the growth of opportunities with Netflix and a personal career update. Here are links to the events discussed:National Novel Writing Month https://nanowrimo.orgToronto's After Dark Film Festival: http://torontoafterdark.com/2018/Houston Horrorthon: https://www.facebook.com/Horrorthon2018/Dublin Horrorthon: https://ifi.ie/horrorthonBram Stoker Festival: https://bramstokerfestival.com/Austin Film Festival: https://austinfilmfestival.com/Denver Film Festival: https://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org/AFM (American Film Market): https://americanfilmmarket.com/You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Children’s Books with Marianne Lecron

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 18:44


    Marianne Lecron is the author of the recently published children’s book “The Rabbit and the Moon.” Find her on Facebook @BirdieBergamot and look for her books on Amazon. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    5 Signs of a Green Screenwriter with Joanna Ke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 41:10


    Joanna Ke is an award-winning filmmaker that thrives in the industry fas an actor, writer, professional script reader, and producer. As a professional script reader and story analyst, Joanna has read hundreds of screenplays for studios, producers, and screenwriters. Her experience as an actor helps her have a keen eye for character and dialogue while her own experience as a writer helps her understand the creative process when consulting on a script. Learn more at http://joannake.com/home.html or visit http://www.joannake.com/ScriptMasters/Home.html for her script polishing services. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.

    Christine Munroe: Audiobooks and Kobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 25:23


    As a former NY-based book scout and literary agent, Christine Munroe has spent her career helping authors reach international readers. She currently leads the Kobo Writing Life business team, driving the global growth of Rakuten Kobo’s digital self-publishing platform. Learn more about publishing through Kobo at https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/writinglife or email her team at writinglife@kobo.com, or find them on Instagram @kobo.writing.life as well as the KWL podcast.You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44. You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Industry Update with Laura Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 11:06


    Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine, The Jet Set television show, and many others. She is also the author of seven books on the psychic realm and hosts and produces a popular podcast, Healing Powers Podcast, on health and spirituality. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. Ever since she was a child, Laura has seen and sensed ghosts and spirits and she has learned how to manage those experiences, using this ability to connect with the angelic and other realms. She now uses her experience communicating with angels, spirits, and other energy beings to help her clients better understand and change their lives. Prior to her work in this field, she studied theater at the University of Colorado and has a master’s degree in political science. She has worked and explored in the political, spiritual and creative realms. She is the author of 7 books about health, spirituality, and the psychic development. To see Laura doing her work, you can watch this Buzzfeed video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eq5Zw_wmzg or this highlights video: https://vimeo.com/237481605 For more information on Laura Powers psychic work, go to www.healingpowers.net.You can also read more about Laura on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Powers/e/B009HW4YRW

    Horror Writing with Mick Garris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 32:26


    Mick Garris is a filmmaker and author best known for his Stephen King adaptations and creating the "Masters Of Horror" television series. He is also the creator of the Post Mortem with Mick Garris podcast where he interviews directors of horror films. You can find the podcast on iTunes or any other service and follow the show on Instagram @postmortemgram, on Twitter @postmortemmg, and on Facebook at Post Mortem with Mick Garris. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

    Book Life with Carl Pritzkat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 25:11


    Carl Pritzkat is the President of Book Life and vice president of business development for Publishers Weekly, as well as a co-founder of Mediapolis. BookLife provides a free and easy way to submit self-published books to Publishers Weekly for review, and offers editorial content—success stories, interviews, author profiles, how-to pieces, news, and features—geared toward helping indie authors achieve their goals. Learn more about submitting your book at booklife.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

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    Ads for Authors with Mark Dawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 32:33


    Mark Dawson is a best-selling multi-series author based in the UK who found success moving from traditional to independent publishing. Visit markjdawson.com to view his books or selfpublishingformula.com for courses and podcasts. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

    The Bestseller Experiment with Mark Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 43:05


    London-based bestselling author and screenwriter Mark Stay is the host of the Bestseller Experiment podcast. He co-wrote the screenplay “Robot Overlords” which became a $21m movie with Sir Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson. Having worked in publishing for over twenty years, Mark is an “author-on-the-inside” and has seen the beauties and harsh realities of the publishing industry. Learn more at bestsellerexperiment.com, find them on social media @bestsellerxp, and follow Mark @markstay on Twitter or on Facebook @markstaywrites. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

    Memoir Writing with Andrea Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 32:42


    Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choosing courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life. She is the proud author of How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness (Seal Press/Hachette Books) which has been translated into 15 languages, as well as her inaugural book, 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life: BS Free Wisdom to Ignite Your Inner Badass and Live the Life You Deserve, (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Learn more at yourkickasslife.com and find her on Instagram @yourkickasslife. For more information about Laura you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net. You can also find her on twitter @thatlaurapowers or on Instagram at laurapowers44.

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    New York Rights Fair with Krista Rafanello

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 21:31


    Krista Rafanello is the show manager for the New York Rights Fair, a new copyright trade and licensing show dedicated to publishing, international rights and licensing. The show, scheduled for May 30 – June 1, 2018, will bring US publishers and agents together with their global counterparts. The event is a way to celebrate the artistry, creativity, and innovation of the world’s publishing community. Learn more at newyorkrightsfair.com/program. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

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    Draft2Digital with Kevin Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 35:40


    Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning author as well as the Director of Marketing for the ebook publishing service Draft2Digital. He also created the Wordslinger podcast where he interviews professionals from a variety of industries. Learn more at draft2digital.com and check out Kevin’s work at kevintumlinson.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

    Indiegogo for Filmmaking and Authors with Kate Drane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 35:52


    Kate Drane is Indiegogo’s Senior Director of Outreach for Tech and Hardware. Her favorite thing to do is democratize access to resources, and considers herself as a VC of the people. Since starting at Indiegogo in July 2012, she's empowered more than 500 entrepreneurs to collectively raise over $80M on the Indiegogo platform, including Canary, Misfit, and Skulpt. For more information on Indiegogo go to www.indiegogo.com or connect with Kata on Twitter @katedrane. We met at the Industry conference in Cleveland http://indsum.com/. This episode is from the archive. You can connect at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find her on facebook via Write Hot and follow her on twitter @thatlaurapowers.

    Short Story Writing with Douglas Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 34:34


    Douglas Smith is an award-winning Canadian author of fantasy, SF, horror, and supernatural fiction. His work has been published in twenty-five languages and over thirty countries around the world and he has won Canada's Aurora Award three times and has been shortlisted for many others. Learn more at http://smithwriter.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.

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