Podcasts about authentic writing

A Note from James I had such a great conversation with my good friend, Sun Yi on his podcast, called Authentic as F*ck, and I felt like I had to say the full name of the podcast because I wanna be authentic. Authenticity is complex, and being yourself isn't always straightforward. With friends, I'm different than when giving a talk or doing a podcast. But authenticity involves knowing who you are in different contexts and what you value. Sun Yi and I explored this in-depth, discussing why being truly authentic often means embracing controversy, taking risks with your content, and understanding that the truth of who you are can change based on the context. Episode Description James speaks with Sun Yi, host of Authentic as F*ck, about the nuances of personal branding, vulnerability, and authenticity. This candid conversation explores why true authenticity can lead to both rejection and opportunity, emphasizing the importance of publishing ideas that genuinely scare you. Listeners will learn why radical openness about successes and failures can be both costly and rewarding, and how traditional perspectives on success and failure often overlook essential lessons about humility and resilience. What You'll Learn: How authenticity can lead to controversy but also open new doors. Why publishing content that genuinely scares you is crucial for meaningful impact. The surprising benefits—and real costs—of being fully transparent about your experiences. How traditional ideas about success and failure can be misleading. Understanding the complexities behind creating content that truly resonates and why some content unexpectedly goes viral. Timestamped Chapters [00:00] Introduction to Authenticity and Personal Branding [01:10] The Complexity of Being Yourself [02:35] Building a Personal Brand Naturally [04:06] The Importance of Vulnerability and Authenticity [05:14] Challenges of Being Authentic [08:29] Niching Down vs. Broad Interests [10:29] Controversial Opinions and Their Impact [18:32] The New York City Article Controversy [23:23] Handling Negative Reactions [37:02] The Value of Authentic Writing [41:03] Deep Dive into Favorite Authors [41:55] Balancing Podcast Topics and Growth [45:17] Understanding Success and Failure [45:22] The Importance of Networking [47:50] Testing Business Ideas [50:56] Learning from Failure [56:16] The Role of Humility in Success [01:00:21] The Journey to Becoming a Writer [01:13:09] The Dot-Com Boom and Bust [01:14:58] Reflecting on the Early Days of Web Design [01:15:47] The Evolution and Current State of AI [01:17:59] AI's Role in Creative Fields [01:32:52] The Future of AI in Healthcare and Other Industries [01:40:18] Political Polarization and Historical Context [01:42:32] Closing Thoughts and Optimism for the Future Additional Resources: Sun Yi's Podcast: Authentic as Fuck Khan Academy Coursera – Online Education Platform

Andrew Cannell of Dead Karma chats about trying to be as authentic and organic as possible when writing, and the bands llatest release, The Space Camaro - EP Dead Karma Online Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/deadkarmamusic Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/deadkarmaband Watch- The Purge" here https://youtu.be/98pALnqsTSs?si=PCGNNe7Un1A4YQt0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Belkins Podcast after a long break.In this new episode, our updated studio. And no more leather jackets!In episode 9, Michael sits down with Jen Allen-Knuth, founder of DemandJen and renowned sales trainer and keynote speaker. Jen shares her incredible journey from an individual contributor in sales to a LinkedIn thought leader with over 70,000 followers. Discover how she used authentic writing, data-driven insights, and a focus on problem solving to transform her career and empower sales teams around the world.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro: New Studio and No More Leather Jackets2:30 - Introducing Jen Allen-Knuth: From Sales Rep to Thought Leader5:03 - How LinkedIn Growth Transformed Jen's Career5:52 - The Power of Authentic Writing Over Audience Size7:04 - Leveraging Data to Understand Customer Problems13:46 - Focusing on the Problem, Not the Solution, in Sales15:24 - The Importance of Sales and Marketing Alignment19:58 - Leadership Lessons: Admitting Mistakes and Servant Leadership24:02 - Team Exercises: Gaining Perspective Through Role Exchange27:53 - Enhancing Communication Between Sales and Marketing31:02 - Jen's Top Sales Advice: Highlight Problems Worth Solving33:19 - Advice for Marketers: Communicate Like Real People34:46 - Empowering Sales Teams with Ideas, Not Just Motivation37:06 - The Future of Sales Roles: Full-Cycle vs. Specialized41:42 - Accountability in Building Your Own Pipeline44:50 - Quick-Fire Quiz: Jen's Sales Preferences49:41 - Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways50:01 - OutroDon't miss out on this deep dive into the world of startups, marketing innovation, and the relentless pursuit of success.Stay connected with us:

25:00 Importance of Authentic Writing and AI Voice Nuances35:00 Evolution of Wrestling Storylines and Liv Morgan's Character45:00 Rhea Ripley and Dominic's Storyline Dynamics50:00 Rikishi's Concerns About Jay Uso's Storyline01:00:00 The Role of Family in Wrestling Careers01:10:00 MVP's Social Media Activity and Impact on Career01:20:00 Discussion on Racism Allegations in WWE01:30:00 Bobby Lashley's Career and Fan Perception01:40:00 Future of Shelton Benjamin and MVP in Wrestling01:50:00 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts- Support Wrestling Soup on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingsoupSOCIAL CHANNELS ʕ̡̢̡ʘ̅͟͜͡ʘ̲̅ʔ̢̡ʢTwitter: https://twitter.com/WrestlingSoupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingsoup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingSoup/Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wrestlingsoup:shirt: PRO WRESTLING TEES STORE :shirt: ／(=✪ x ✪=)＼Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Based on the insight that "places are everywhere," this NWP Radio show explores how educators are using place to support students in having authentic opportunities to learn, grow, and connect. Join this team of teacher-editors and -authors from Place-Based Writing in Action: Opportunities for Authentic Writing in the World Beyond the Classroom to explore what is possible when you tap into this "everywhere resource" to support writing in elementary through preservice classrooms.Our Guests and Their ChaptersAmanda Montgomery, Editor and “Making Connections to the Past: Using Place-based Writing to Bring History to Life”Robert Montgomery, Editor and “Introduction to Place-Based Writing” (with Amanda) and “Touring the Place You Know Best: Virtual Tours as. Way to Teach Narrative, Argument, and Research Writing”Cathie English, “Writing the Ecology of the Ozarks” Clarice Moran, “In the Metaverse: Using VR as a Site for Place-based Writing” Jeff Hudson, “The Sustainable Resource Project: Writing Towards Agency” Rich Novack, “Mapping through Justice, through Padlet, and through the World”

Based on the insight that "places are everywhere," this NWP Radio show explores how educators are using place to support students in having authentic opportunities to learn, grow, and connect. Join this team of teacher-editors and -authors from Place-Based Writing in Action: Opportunities for Authentic Writing in the World Beyond the Classroom to explore what is possible when you tap into this "everywhere resource" to support writing in elementary through preservice classrooms. Our Guests and Their Chapters Amanda Montgomery, Editor and “Making Connections to the Past: Using Place-based Writing to Bring History to Life” Robert Montgomery, Editor and “Introduction to Place-Based Writing” (with Amanda) and “Touring the Place You Know Best: Virtual Tours as. Way to Teach Narrative, Argument, and Research Writing” Cathie English, “Writing the Ecology of the Ozarks” Clarice Moran, “In the Metaverse: Using VR as a Site for Place-based Writing” Jeff Hudson, “The Sustainable Resource Project: Writing Towards Agency” Rich Novack, “Mapping through Justice, through Padlet, and through the World”

"It's the conditions, not the kids that determine success," writes Kelly Boswell. And today we'll listen in on a preview of Kelly's new audiobook, Every Kid a Writer: Strategies That Get Everyone Writing. Kelly reminds us that every writer is reluctant to write at some point. And in her book, Kelly provides six field-tested strategies to get everyone in the classroom writing with energy and enthusiasm. In this section, Kelly challenges us to stop doing meaningless writing exercises in our classrooms and instead, write for real audiences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome Lee Bukowski to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. Part of creating believable character driven stories is incorporating authentic dialogue and honoring your voice as an author, and to do this well, writers might have to break a few rules. During this conversation Lee Bukowski shares some key tips that will help any writer hone their skills whether it's for their current work in progress or as they create community with their readers via their website, email list or social media. Lee Bukowski lives in Reading, PA, where she teaches freshman writing at Alvernia University. When she's not teaching or writing, she loves reading and traveling, especially visiting her grown daughters in Boston and Fort Lauderdale. Lee is also a self-proclaimed Billy Joel superfan with a live concert count of 49 shows. A Week of Warm Weather is her debut novel. She's currently at work writing her second book, a fiction novel about hope, forgiveness, and second chances. Visit - http://www.leebukowski.com Book purchase link - A Week of Warm Weather

What's hiding in your shadow self, and how can you use it to improve your writing?Today's conversation with Joanna Penn is a brilliant look at what it takes to unearth the raw essence of author creativity. Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. www.TheCreativePenn.com In this interview, we talk about her book "Writing the Shadow" while reflecting on our own personal strides in writing and business - from transitioning from the corporate world to the arts, tackling email conundrums, and developing a growth mindset.Follow Us! Joanna PennWebsite: http://www.thecreativepenn.com Podcast: The Creative PennBooks: https://creativepennbooks.comInstagram: @jfpennauthor The Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthorTikTok: @AuthorMeganHaskellClarify | Simplify | Implement Newsletterhttps://meganhaskellauthor.substack.com/The Writing Romance Mastery SummitThere's still time to register and learn from some of the best authors and coaches in the writing industry. The summit takes place from February 19, 2024 through February 23, 2024, and we promise it'll be a top-notch event. We're proud to be included in this year's lineup of guests, talking about how to decide if you should self-publish or get an agent. By clicking this link, we may earn a commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

The best way to write authentically is to do what you love fervently. When you're passionate about your subject matter, it shows in your writing. Your words will be more engaging, more persuasive, and more memorable. So if you want to be a great writer, find something you love and write about it with all your heart. Today's guest, Alyse Bertheum shares her story with us a ghost writer, and memoir writer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingitrealonpurpose/message

Chris Banks pops by to discuss his 7th poetry collection, Alternator. Andrew talks about being a writer who doesn't write. It's a lovely chat! ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here. Follow the podcast on Instagram here. ----- Chris Banks is a Canadian poet and the author of seven collections of poetry, most recently Alternator with Nightwood Editions in 2021. His first full-length collection, Bonfires, was aw2arded the Jack Chalmers Award for Poetry by the Canadian Authors Association in 2004. Bonfires was also a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award for best first book of poetry in Canada. His poetry has appeared in The New Quarterly, Arc Magazine, The Antigonish Review, Event, The Malahat Review, GRIFFEL, American Poetry Journal and PRISM International, among other publications. He lives and writes in Kitchener, Ontario. ----- Andrew French is an author from North Vancouver, British Columbia. They have published two chapbooks, Poems for Different Yous (Rose Garden Press, 2021) and Do Not Discard Ashes (845 Press, 2020). Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University and an MA in English from UBC. They write poems, book reviews, and host this very podcast.

Bob and Kim are delighted to welcome 4x bestselling author, Alli Worthington to the Writing Room today. In this episode, they are exploring the world of writing, creativity, and finding your unique voice. Tune in for conversations around staying true to yourself in writing, the power of collaboration and the benefits it reaps for authors, and the significance of listening to your community and incorporating their feedback into your work. Her latest book, "Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood", is out now. Grab your copy at alliworthington.com. Follow Alli: @alliworthington Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

Bob and Kim are delighted to welcome 4x bestselling author, Alli Worthington to the Writing Room today. In this episode, they are exploring the world of writing, creativity, and finding your unique voice. Tune in for conversations around staying true to yourself in writing, the power of collaboration and the benefits it reaps for authors, and the significance of listening to your community and incorporating their feedback into your work. Her latest book, "Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood", is out now. Grab your copy at alliworthington.com. Follow Alli: @alliworthington Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

Bob and Kim are delighted to welcome 4x bestselling author, Alli Worthington to the Writing Room today. In this episode, they are exploring the world of writing, creativity, and finding your unique voice. Tune in for conversations around staying true to yourself in writing, the power of collaboration and the benefits it reaps for authors, and the significance of listening to your community and incorporating their feedback into your work. Her latest book, “Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood”, is out now. Grab your copy at alliworthington.com. Follow Alli: @alliworthington Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes

Anne Janzer is an author, nonfiction book coach and blogger who explores the science and mystery of writing as a means of communication. She is the author of "The Workplace Writer's Process" and "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails," among other excellent books on the art of writing. Anne conceived the term “Servant Authorship,” which is the idea of writing with the reader's needs in mind. She outlines the importance of this approach as the foundation of effective communication—to get out of our own heads and connect with our readers. She shares power tips to rewrite and tune our content with the reader in mind, prompting us to think from the perspective of the recipient. Anne also encourages us to use ChatGPT as a tool for brainstorming ideas—but NOT to rely on AI for our final written work. In this episode, we discuss the following: 1. How to write with a servant leadership approach to engage readers—especially those who are reading our resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. 2. Tips to make emails more concise, effective, and respectful. 3. Advice re: how to use Chat GPT and other AI tools without sacrificing authenticity. Find Anne at AnneJanzer.com and sign up for her newsletter. You'll get consistently excellent tips to improve your writing. For resume writing services and career advice, visit my website, wordsofdistinction.net, and sign up for my newsletter.

Whether it's a gritty wrestling drama like Heels, an animated satire like Rick and Morty, or a blockbuster romp through multi universes like Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron knows that emotionally honest storytelling is always central to a successful story. Today we unpack how to zero in on the emotional truth of your story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support

Since becoming a professional writer in 2009, Richard has been the personal copywriter to a “40 under 40” CEO, written inductions for the WEF and Young Global Leaders, ghostwritten multiple books and created an email that generated over £20 million in new business revenue. He has also spent 7 years working in companies creating persuasive marketing materials, including roles as PR manager writing and pitching articles to media. He's achieved month-on-month growth in media appearances, including taking a company from 0 pieces to 36 per month in under a year. Today Richard combines his writing experience with his marketing know-how to create compelling content that converts. He runs Crosshairs Marketing, where they do one thing exceptionally well: create content. On behalf of their clients they undertake all research, planning, creation, editing, and publishing of articles, all designed to bring in relevant traffic and grow their revenue. Richard's website is crosshairsmarketing.co.uk You can also reach him on LinkedIn: Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-white34/  Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crosshairsmarketing/   4:07 "How would you talk to them in person?" - Richard White 7:47 What You Talk About Is as Important as How You Say It 12:48 "What's the objection?" - Richard White 13:54 "They're not probably looking for a list of features, they're looking for outcomes." - Richard White 15:41 Pay Attention to Your Audience and Platform 16:46 "You can get anything done without it being very good." -Richard White 18:52 "You've got multiple audiences and a lot of businesses are just creating content for one." - Rich White

Jeffrey Davis, branding consultant, repeat guest, and author of the new book, Tracking Wonder, joins Charlie on the show to discuss how we can reconcile productivity and wonder. Our culture's obsession with productivity has a bias against wonder and yet wonder is essential for our creativity, satisfaction, and belonging. They discuss how these seemingly opposing forces balance each other and allow us to thrive and flourish, not merely be more productive.Key Takeaways:[2:10] Jeffrey shares the journey of how he wrote his latest book, Tracking Wonder. It was a process of discovery and learning through extreme adversity and crisis.[8:42] When we go on these journeys as thinkers and writers, there is often an intense pressure for it to be quick. Often, this is not the case and it can take months or years for ideas to come to fruition.[12:18] Fifteen to 20 years ago, positive psychology was still in its infancy, and the only option then was to turn to philosophy to talk about thriving, wonder, happiness, belonging, etc. Now, there is science to back it up.[15:49] The past 18 months, both culturally and socially, have raised a lot of questions about meaning and relationships.[17:03] Charlie and Jeffrey discuss measuring productivity; it has always been difficult to measure and has become even more difficult recently. Why are we tracking only certain metrics for productivity and efficiency and not others?[22:06] There is a lot of work to be done, and it does have an impact on the company's bottom line. On the flip side, as leaders, we need to have the integrity to recognize that people need to go out and do something different than just being stuck to their screens all day.[25:06] Charlie reflects on an interestingly productive time of his day — when he goes on his coffee walks in the morning.[29:05] There are a lot of things that look like not working, that make the working actually happen.[32:11] Getting off a structured routine can be a very bewildering experience of deinstitutionalization. When we get off the path fixed for us, we have to create boundaries, rhythms, and structures for ourselves.[37:02] How can we navigate that sense of bewilderment and disorientation when our rhythms are disrupted? Bewilderment fatigue can be a challenge, and sometimes we may disengage or bypass as a way of escaping reality.[40:41] Wonder has six facets. Jeffrey explains each one briefly. 1: Openness, 2: Curiosity, 3: Bewilderment, 4: Hope, 5: Connection, 6: Admiration.[44:16] How can productivity and wonder coexist? They seem to be at odds with each other, yet a balance is necessary.[48:10] We are more than our work. Charlie shares some ways to detach ourselves from our work in the language we use.[49:57] You are what you pay attention to. What are you paying attention to, and what are you focusing on?[53:31] How can we shape our time together better so that we develop more connection?[56:04] Jeffery used the design of his book to invoke wonder and bewilderment.[60:05] Jeffrey invites and challenges listeners to conduct an experiment at the beginning, middle, and end of your day to bring more openness, surprise, elevation, or connection.Mentioned in This Episode:Productive FlourishingStart Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done, by Charlie GilkeyJeffrey DavisTracking Wonder: Reclaiming a Life of Meaning and Possibility in a World Obsessed with Productivity, by Jeffrey DavisThe Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as Muse for Authentic Writing, by Jeff DavisShiva Sutras“Why You Need to Protect Your Sense of Wonder — Especially Now,” by David P. Fessell and Karen Reivich for Harvard Business ReviewBewilderment, by Richard PowersSounds True

How much talking do you think young children would do if we corrected them after every utterance? What if we insisted that they pronounce every word perfectly and used only correct grammar as they were learning to speak? What if we assigned children their speaking topics and then corrected and evaluated their speaking instead of responding to their ideas? What do you think would happen? Well I can tell you: We'd create a generation of insecure, semi-psychotic mutes. And yet, this is what often happens when children are first learning to use the medium of writing as a vehicle for expressing their ideas. Well-meaning but ill-informed teachers or parents often insist that children's writing always be grammatically correct and error free as soon as it hits the paper. This is a good way to create reluctant non-writers. Just like learning to speak, students' ability to write develops best by sharing real ideas and getting real responses (vs. constant correction) from adults and other students. Don't get me wrong here: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are important, but these things are not writing. Writing is having ideas, organizing ideas, and communicating ideas. In this sense, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are a means to an end, but they are not ends by themselves.

This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: On this podcourse episode I am joined by Dr. Robin Danzak. Dr. Danzak is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College, specializing in language and literacy. Her research focuses on the bilingual writing of adolescents and adults, examining connections among language, culture, and identity. Dr. Danzak lived in Chile for five years, where she completed an MA in Spanish Linguistics and, more recently, spent a semester in Italy as a Fulbright scholar. In teaching, she is passionate about community-engaged learning, both locally and globally. Outside of work, she spends her time trail running, hiking, and exploring Boston.

“And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” — Sylvia Plath If the purpose of writing is to do something bold and creative, does formal writing instruction typically used in schools help learners achieve this? Well, actually, the purpose of formulaic writing is to help students pass mandated state writing assessments and I, for one, have never been inspired by any five-paragraph essay. So, how do we help students become writers with guts and imagination? John Warner is a writer, speaker, teacher, and author of Why They Can't Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and Other Necessities. As a teacher of writing, he emphasizes the author's voice and challenges his learners to break free of formulaic writing. He views writing as a tool to solve problems and calls his prompts “Writing Problems.” In this episode of Beyond the Curriculum I have the pleasure to learn about how John helps students discover the writer within by moving students away from formulas and think beyond the curriculum. Follow John: Twitter Website Resources: John's Books on Amazon Creating Confident Writers: For High School, College, and Life Bad Ideas About Writing John's Twitter Recommendations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/support

Reading and Writing go hand-in-hand. Hesitant readers tend to be hesitant writers. We ask students to do a lot of writing throughout the day. Shannon and Mary discuss the importance and elements of quality writing instruction.Resource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*Thinking Maps The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subject Areas by Judith C. Hochman and Amanda Wexler*Reading and Writing Strategies Facebook CommunityLOTS of writing instruction videos from The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (Lucy Calkins)What is Writing WorkshopWriters Workshop Procedures7 Ways to Support Student Writing in any Content AreaSeth Perler student video describing how audience and purpose are essential to "getting your words on paper."Seth Perler video blog The Writing Process (in plain English)Empowering WritersFollow Us:Our WebsiteInstagramShannon's TpT Store

This season on the podcast, we explored the idea of designing our lives and work for more curiosity, more purpose, more openness… More WONDER. We went behind-the-scenes of wonder-making in films, video games and art exhibitions and studied experience architecture in our families and our brand communities. But have you ever wondered how Jeffrey and his team design the podcast itself or the business of Tracking Wonder as a whole? Today, Tracking Wonder team members Jeffrey Davis, Erin Haworth, Britt Bravo and Laine Nickl pull back the curtain on their own work. Jeffrey reveals how he conceived of the idea for the business, discussing the watershed moments that led to his commitment to be a wonder tracker in his own life. They go on to share their top takeaways from this season of the podcast and the nuts and bolts of putting together an episode. Jeffrey walks us through his role in developing the premise, Erin offers insight around the necessary systems and Laine describes the evolution of the imagery that complements the podcast episodes.  Jeffrey also explains the need for wonder in the current moment of divisiveness, advocating for businesses to raise their expectations and bring diverse people together in a culture of openness. Finally, they address the idea of working well and breaking better, developing a strong work ethos in conjunction with a strong wonder ethos. Listen in as Britt shares the power of Tracking Wonder’s Brand Artistry Labs program and learn about the organization’s other offerings, including Quest 2019, the Tracking Wonder journal and the upcoming 1440 Multiversity Wonder Interventions Course. Key Takeaways [2:17] The origins of Tracking Wonder Book research led to focus on wonder and surprise Baudelaire & Maslow’s concepts of genius, peak experience Launch consultancy around productivity + meaning [6:20] Jeffrey’s watershed moments Lightning storm caused fire that destroyed home Commitment to practices of tracking wonder [11:07] Jeffrey’s small moments of derailment Ongoing questions (wonder involves unknowing) Uncertainty of how ideas would resonate w/ public [13:22] How Jeffrey’s daughters inform his business Teach nuances of wonder, human consciousness Deepen appreciation for complexity of wonder Natural makers of worlds, engaged w/ surroundings [16:27] The team’s key takeaways from this season Scope of behind-the-scenes struggle Motivated to withstand by love for work [20:23] Jeffrey’s role in creating a podcast episode Development of theme and gather guests Entry point for reflections (hours to record) [23:28] Erin’s insight on the podcast systems, team Remote team in five different time zones Requires transparency, flexibility and communication [26:10] The design experience of Tracking Wonder Artist in residence concept for Season 2 Abstract images pique interest on social [27:46] The need for wonder in this moment in time Digital era creates problem of isolation Add rise of authoritarianism, divisiveness Wonder dissolves biases, creates openness [33:25] How Brand Artistry Labs brings people together See impact of transformative work firsthand Propels forward to advance skills, plan [37:46] The Tracking Wonder Quest Experience Envision next best year w/ wonder and meaning Exceeded expectations, created global community [43:03] The benefits of Tracking Wonder’s ArtMark Develop foundation of brand story Small groups to bounce ideas off of [46:08] The new Wonder Interventions tool Seven practices to integrate wonder into days TW Journal + 1440 Multiversity Course Connect with Jeffrey & the Tracking Wonder Team Tracking Wonder Email info@trackingwonder.com Tracking Wonder on Twitter Tracking Wonder on Facebook Tracking Wonder on Instagram Jeffrey on Instagram Brand Artistry Labs Quest 2019 ArtMark 1440 Multiversity Tracking Wonder Course Resources The Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as a Muse for Authentic Writing by Jeff Davis ‘The Painter of Modern Life’ by Charles Baudelaire Dr. Martin Seligman & Positive Psychology The Little Prince Film Walden, A Game Zen Habits: Handbook for Life by Leo Babauta Zen Habits

It was an honour to chat with one of the co-writers of Shrek, Roger S.H. Schulman. In addition to his hugely successful writing career, Roger coaches writers, including people like me who are keen to improve their business writing and tell a story in their marketing. One thing I was really keen to explore with Roger was how to create empathy in a business marketing story, given that the opportunity to do so is much more limited in a few lines of marketing copy than in a full-length movie. As entrepreneurs, we need to make sure our business communications are concise and effective, grabbing the attention and telling our business story in a way that stands out from the crowd. To me, there's a gulf between the two disciplines of business writing and long-form screen-writing. How do we create empathy in such short marketing messages and cause someone to take the action we want them to take? The foundation of a great story is often pain, suffering and deep human emotion, but how do we transition from that to a practical framework that someone can apply to business communications when we want to write great marketing messages about our brand? Roger was very illuminating on the topic, and for him, there is no gulf. "It's only a gulf in the mind", he told me. "If we aren't convinced ourselves by the words we are writing then we are never going to convince anyone else". The words that make up the business message, whether its an advert, a PowerPoint presentation or an eBook, need to be authentic and from the heart, just like the greatest novels and movie scripts. Roger's sound advice is that we need to look at our writing and make sure that it represents our true feelings in some ways. If it does, it's successful. Now that may not necessarily immediately translate into commercial success, but it's important as a communicator to write from the heart, otherwise, the message will never hit home. In truth, we can never know what the audience will make of our story, but as long as it is written honestly and with authenticity then it is successful writing. "Over time", he says, "you can feel it, knowing you are authentic. The rest is in the lap of the gods." It came across loud and clear in our conversation that honesty and simplicity is a powerful differentiator when it comes to business communication. Whilst the hero in your business story might not be obvious, there's definitely one in there. Most likely the hero is the great piece of advice at the heart of your message or the news of a great service development that you're launching. Set the story up with an outline of what you do, talk about the issue that your development solves and how you tackled it, and highlight the benefits that your solution brings. That's the classic hero story - an adventure, a crisis and a victory. It was a fascinating discussion. Find out more about Roger's work and courses at https://www.writercoach.net/

In Episode 13 of SallyPAL, I interview Sheila Black. Sheila is a published poet and writing professor. She’s been teaching creative writing in college classrooms and writing workshops for over 20 years. She encourages students to cdevelop their voice by writing and performing their own work. If you’re in the Tulsa area you can sign up for Sheila Black’s writing intensive: Writing from the Heart. This 5-week creative writing workshop runs from 6-7:30pm every Thursday evening starting September 21. To find out more contact Sheila at semanticsblack@yahoo.com. Be sure to listen until the end of the interview for Concise Advice from the Interview, and Words of Wisdom from George.

AUTHENTIC WRITING FOR THE DIGITAL AGE SMARTBRIEF  award winning education blogger Dylan Fenton, an English Teacher from  New Joisey is our guest

This time on The Good Life Project, I am joined by Jadah Sellner and Jeffrey Davis for a roundtable style discussion of a few of the burning issues and questions that have been on our minds...and maybe yours, too. This discussion was incredibly fun and full of so much information, I couldn't wait to share it with all of you.Jadah is the cofounder of Simple Green Smoothies and JadahSellner.com. She has developed her groundbreaking life strategy, Love Over Metrics, with the help of her dream-tribe that supports her vision for the future of the world. Jadah’s passion is to help everyone to start and grow their own tribe in order to inspire action that will change the world.Jeffrey Davis is a poet, author, teacher, brand-strategist, founder of Tracking Wonder and author of Coat Thief and The Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices As Muse for Authentic Writing. His work has been published in Psychology Today, The Creativity Post and many more publications around the world.We dive into a wide swath of topics today, from the legacy that we want to leave our families and the world to the amount control the government should have on the hours we work to grit, the infamous “aha” moment and so much more.Quick note on production value. The building where we usually record was under construction, so we decided to get casual and just record this on the couches in my living room. So, you may notice the audio quality is just a bit more "homegrown" in this episode, but the setting also made the conversation more relaxed and fun than ever before. Who knows, maybe "broadcasting from the couch" will become a new thing!In This Episode, You'll Learn:What does it mean to leave a legacy in a technologically advanced world?Why the Terror Management theory causes us to think about our legacy.The importance of the pause in work and life.How to sit back and listen to constructive criticism.Should the government cap how many hours we 're allowed work?Are we working ourselves into un-productivity?The downside of grit for entrepreneurs.Mentioned in This Episode:Connect with Jadah: Simple Green Smoothies | Jadah Sellner | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | InstagramConnect with Jeffrey Davis: Tracking Wonder | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | PinterestCoat Thief by Jeffrey DavisThe Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as Muse for Authentic Writing by Jeffrey DavisBig Ass FansBJ NovakWorld Domination SummitTreehouseSeth GodinAnders EricssonEdward C BanfieldGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela DuckworthDaniel GilbertTim Cook

Today's guest is obsessed with wonder. In fact, it's his vocation.Jeffery Davis is the founder of Tracking Wonder, where he explores how to reconnect with wonder and also help people tell their their stories through books, businesses and beyond.As a kid, he became concerned about paying attention to life and ensuring that he'd never lose his imagination. That led him to become a poet, a teacher, an author and then...everything fell apart.He realized he'd been living entirely "from the neck up," largely disembodied and disconnected from his heart. That awakening launched a years-long quest to rediscover a deeper, more soulful driver. It brought him back to wonder as a driving force in his life and eventually as his career.He has taught his signature approaches to creativity, writing, and branding at numerous universities, conferences, and centers around the world. An author, speaker, and online columnist for Psychology Today, he is in dogged pursuit of what helps creatives thrive amidst constant challenge and change. He lives in a farmhouse in the Hudson Valley with his wife and two girls.Maybe his biggest true driver, though, is to be the kind of adult whose life reveals to his daughters the grace and beauty and joy of a wonder that never ends.His new book of poetry is Coat Thief.In This Episode You’ll Learn:The gift that his father gave him, passed down from his grandfather.How he ended up living with his bachelor father during high school.How he faked being an extrovert growing up.Why his friends called him 'The Mystery Man'.His decision between joining the monastery or becoming a poet.The entry point that broke him out of his intellect and into his body.The two-fold silent promise he made to his baby girl after she was born.Mentioned In This Episode:Connect with Jeffrey: Tracking WonderQuiet by Susan CainBeat GenerationWilliam Carlos Williams: "The Red Wheelbarrow"Wallace StevensRobert CreeleyCity Reservoir by Jeffrey DavisFocus by Daniel GolemanTKV DesikacharThe Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as Muse for Authentic Writing by Jeffrey DavisShiva SuturasGrab your spot at the Camp GLP at the Early Bird discount rate!

Please join us for an interview with Jeffrey Davis, writing coach, editor, creativity consultant, and teacher. Davis is the author of the Psychology Today blog, Tracking Wonder and the books The Journey from the Center to the Page: Yoga Philosophies and Practices as Muse for Authentic Writing and City Reservoir: A Collection of Poems. Davis has stated: "Writing that reverberates with others’ deep imagination strikes me as authentic. It’s authentic because it comes from a source beyond the ego mind’s spinning wheels. Much authentic writing then is sensuous and sensual. Verbs lick us. Images ignite our imaginations. Suggestive diction caresses us." Tiferet Journal has recently published a compilation of twelve of our best transcribed interviews. To purchase The Tiferet Talk Interviews book, please click here.

Welcome to the Authentic Writing With Digital Tools podcast!  In this introductory episode, Seth and Theressa will explain what authentic writing is, and what you will gain from this course. Check out the Authentic Writing With Digital Tools wiki at http://authenticwriting.wetpaint.com.

In this episode, Jenny and Becky give examples of how other teachers have integrated VoiceThread into their writing assignments.

In this episode, Jenny and Becky give examples of how other teachers have integrated VoiceThread into their writing assignments, with video.

In this episode, Jim and Karen discuss classroom blogging and 21classes.com.