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Join me as I interview professional writers about how they've leveled up their craft. If you have any interest in becoming a pro writer, or already are one, and want to level up with us, hit follow and don't forget to leave a rating!

Timmy Bauer


    • Apr 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 2:30


    We're here now: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52tID2mRRlFUL6kEKbosBh?si=16f6d12584ef4fb5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-of-timmy-bauer/id1397008622

    23. AI Will Suck The Life Out of Your Writing. w/ Gabriel Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 24:02


    Gabriel is a ghostwriter and direct-response copywriter. For financial and health supplement companies, he maximizes sales conversions and return on investment. Gabriel is an outstanding author. His writing is impeccable; he does not leave any details to chance. His work exemplifies that of an emerging writer with years of experience, yet he maintains an unquenched desire to enhance his portfolio and establish a stronger online presence for his profession.

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    22. All The Ways To Work In The Publishing Industry (That You've Never Thought Of Before) w/ Rose Friel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 55:00


    As a Matchmaker and Publishing Consultant, her mission is to be your go-to ally in navigating the ever-evolving publishing world. She is here to connect you with the essential tools, resources, and compassionate guidance needed to confidently pursue your goals, whether publishing your book, finding your next author to publish, or matching you to other creatives. Every project she undertake begins with a strategic discussion where both of you will explore your ambitions. Whether you're an author, publisher, or freelancer, she will consider what's possible and sketch the path ahead.

    21. How To Get Clients, And How To Get Paid Well w/ Alice Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 21:59


    Alice Sullivan is a bestselling author, editor, and speaker with over 1,300 titles and 60 books since 2001. She has worked with notable clients such as Dave Ramsey, Donald Miller, and others. Alice specializes in memoir, business leadership, and self-help/personal growth, helping clients identify their goals and create engaging content. She enjoys projects that challenge her perspective, expand her knowledge, introduce her to inspiring authors, and add meaning to her life. Alice is always up for an adventure, near or far. Life is one big story, and she can't wait to help you tell yours. Connect with her at www.alicesullivan.com

    20. Does Your Book Need a Grand Concept - Amanda Hoppe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 35:38


    Amanda Hoppe is a ghostwriter, developmental editor, and book coach who helps individuals transform their ideas into compelling books. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned professional, Amanda is dedicated to helping you bring your book to life. Connect with Amanda Hoppe on LinkedIn

    19. Rich Famous Novelist Wanted, Will Train - Chip Scanlan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 37:22


    Chip Scanlan is an award-winning former journalist and author of over a dozen books, including anthologies of prize-winning journalism, a novel, and two journalism textbooks. His work has appeared in top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR. He is also a regular contributor to Nieman Storyboard.

    18. Everything Left Out of the Greta Myers Interview - Greta Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 21:25


    Uncover the stories, surprises, and secrets that we couldn't fit into our initial conversation with Greta Myers. You wouldn't want to miss this!

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    17. What Does Ghostwriting Have in Common with This Ancient Weird Prophet - Greta Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 21:25


    Greta was one of Scribe Media's top ghostwriters, working primarily with Elite and VIP clients. She served as a coach and mentor to other Manuscript Creatives; conducted editorial reviews of manuscripts prior to authors' review to ensure a high level of quality; and consulted with Guided Authors to help them strengthen their book's positioning and organizational structure.

    16. Should Creativity Be a Repeatable Process w/ Paul Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 23:15


    Join us for an electrifying conversation on the art and secrets of ghostwriting as we invite a very special guest - my best friend, Paul Fair III

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    15. Get A Community Of Book Supporters By Teaching From Your Book w/ Lana McAra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 33:46


    Lana McAra is an accomplished and celebrated author, ghostwriter, and public speaker who has written over 40 books and sold millions of copies. Her latest work is the first book in THE ENGLEWOOD MEDIUM SERIES titled SHAKEN BUT NOT STIRRED. It's scheduled to be released in 2024. She is also known for her award-winning book REAPING THE WHIRLWIND, which has recently been made available again after being out of print for over a decade. You can visit her website at LanaMcAra.com for more information about her ghostwriting, book editing, and book coaching services!

    How Can an Unknown Author Sell Thousands of Books. (Series Intro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 2:20


    Go on a journey with me as I learn to do a successful 90 day book launch and a successful year 1 of a book.

    14. Make The Reader Sit Up - Alex Hughes Capell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 25:55


    Alex Hughes Capell has written over twenty books and is a professional ghostwriter. Alex also partnered with executives, entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley gurus, and advanced practitioners in a variety of fields including medicine, science, research/UX, financial planning, and athletics. Don't miss out on this captivating episode - click play and be transported into the enigmatic realm of ghostwriting!

    13. This pre-interview was too good not to post. -w/ Erik Deckers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 61:55


    This is a pre-interview with Erik Deckers, this is one of the most enjoyable pre-interviews I've ever done! We'll soon publish a full episode with him so make sure you follow our podcast channel so you don't miss it! I'm excited to share this with you, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking with him.

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    12. Learn Psychology or Be Unsuccessful. -w/ Heidi Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 31:21


    Heidi is an energetic full-time ghostwriter with more than 30 books under her belt for projects around the globe, including some best sellers. Over the last two decades, she has developed a unique ghostwriting process that blends virtual, onsite, and electronic collaboration. She is also a master book planner and occasional book doctor.

    11. If Your Books Don't Get You Referrals, You Suck as a Writer w/ Jeffrey Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 18:50


    Jeffrey Aaron Miller is a full-time writer of fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between. He held a wide variety of jobs over the years--social worker, bus driver, postal carrier, pastor, tire salesman--before finally embarking on his writing career.

    10. Amazon Bestseller's Don't Make Money, They Make A Sticker w/ Claudia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 41:01


    Claudia SuzanneĀ is the leading ghostwriter trainer in the world with a mission to launch as many professional careers as she possibly can.

    9. Are Journalists Greater Than Bloggers? w/ Bruce Shutan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 28:36


    Bruce Shutan is a versatile journalist who has written for more than 130 publications, corporate entities and individuals over nearly four decades. He also ghostwrites independently published business books and memoirs.

    8. Writing Isn't Hard, You Just Need Process People w/ Matthew Harms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 22:18


    Matthew Harms is a New York born and based Ghostwriter and Author Coach who founded Penforhire in 2019. It has been said that everyone has a story to tell, but unfortunately most go through life thinking theirs will never be read since they lack the ability to construct cohesive and compelling written content into the finished form of a book.

    7. You're Not a Good Writer, You Just Suck at Editing. w/ Eliza Chun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 25:13


    Eliza Chun is an account director for mack brand, an online marketing company providing executive brand strategy and ghostwriting for CEOs. Responsible for system improvements, formulating strategy, onboarding, training, & employee support.

    6. Fix Your Business Memoir By Telling Your Secrets. - w/ Becky Blanton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 30:38


    Becky is a ghostwriter and business memoirist who tells stories other ghostwriter's won't tell. She believes the most powerful stories we can tell are our secrets. She's worked on over a dozen Amazon bestsellers. Including Journey to Midnight, a book about an undercover cop's journey from suicide to salvation, interviewing police officers from active shooter situations, and Do No Harm by Ramone Batista who is a Santa Monica Police Cheif who took her country from 14 active police shootings a year to 2 by hiring for character not their military background or expertise. Today we're talking about her methodology for memoir writing: Tell your secrets.

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