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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Reading to Become a Better Writer with author/content creator Evan Leikam (AKA Book Reviews Kill). During the episode, Evan examines the relationship between reading and writing, including how reading shapes us, how to read as a writer, finding the time to read, reading however (and wherever) you can, reading for enjoyment vs. learning, improving your writing through the books you read, applying lessons and breaking the rules, writing craft books and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Evan. Click here to check out part one.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Evan Leikam is the author of Anji Kills A King, his debut novel, and a content creator/podcaster known as Book Reviews Kill. You can purchase Anji Kills A King here.Find Evan on Instagram and Amazon.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase here.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/content creator Evan Leikam (AKA Book Reviews Kill) about his new debut novel Anji Kills A King, video games and storytelling, working crappy jobs and perseverance, structure and writing as a JOB, touring as a musician, shocking inciting incidents and setting the tone for a story, writing a character-driven story, gratitude, edibles and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Evan. Stayed tuned next week for his writing masterclass on Reading to Become a Better Writer. And for more on Evan's content creation as Book Reviews Kill, check out Ep. 119 here.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Evan Leikam is the author of Anji Kills A King, his debut novel, and a content creator/podcaster known as Book Reviews Kill. You can purchase Anji Kills A King here.Find Evan on Instagram and Amazon.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase here.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Twitter, Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
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Send us a textThis week's episode is going to amplify what we believe so strongly here at the Inspired Writer Collective: Writing in community makes you a more productive and better writer.We welcome our guest, Marissa Loewen, who discusses the incredible benefits writers receive when they join a community of creative minds. Marissa hosts a virtual space for entrepreneurs, business owners, and writers. There's no need to create in isolation. When you join a community, you'll find yourself getting closer to the finish line of your project through accountability and collaboration. As a writer, you also have the privilege of being in community with your readers. It's an inspiring insight from this week's podcast about the moment someone reads your words that you've created a community. If you've been wondering about whether or not you should join a writing group, or online writing community, this episode is the nudge you need to take the leap. Introducing Marissa Loewen Marissa Loewen's entrepreneurial journey began long before most even contemplated their first job. As a precocious elementary school student, she identified a simple yet impactful need among her classmates - cold milk at lunchtime. With the resourcefulness that would come to define her career, Marissa established her first business: a milk counter serving chilled refreshments to grateful peers. This early venture was just the first spark of Marissa's innovative spirit.Since 2012, Marissa has owned On the Spot Pop Ups, a company creating opportunities for makers and artists, partnering with major entities like Etsy Canada. She also leads Create the Rules, embodying her philosophy of forging new paths. As owner, she empowers individuals and organizations to break free from conventional thinking.As Chief Strategist of Create the Rules Catalyst, the only Done-WITH-You support system for impact-driven business owners and entrepreneurs, Marissa ignites transformative change across industries, guiding clients to uncover opportunities and revolutionize their approaches. Her journey from schoolyard entrepreneur to influential strategist demonstrates the power of creative thinking and determination. Through her ventures, Marissa actively shapes the future of business with innovative solutions.Connect with Marissa onlinehttps://www.createtherules.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@createtheruleshttps://www.instagram.com/@createtherulesWe invite you to subscribe to our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes, get insights into our writing lives, and learn about upcoming programs for writers! If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel. We hope you've found guidance and inspiration for your own writing. Here are two resources for you: Get your list of 4 Essential Reads for Memoir Writers Get your Character Coffee Chat Guide for Character Development
This one's about routine, pacing yourself, and knowing when and how to use your creative juice...
This week, we tried to figure out who was the better novelist: AI or AUSTIN.
This week Francis is joined by Alex Dobrenko, a comedian and writer of the newsletter Both Are True. Both Are True: https://botharetrue.substack.com Alex's Twitter/X: https://x.com/dobrenkz 00:00 Intro 01:23 The Journey to Comedy and Writing 08:20 Writing Style and Honesty 15:02 The Role of Improv Comedy in Creativity 22:07 The Growth of an Audience 30:26 Professionalization of Content Creation and "Selling Out" 38:57 Whoa: Exploring Deeper Conversations through Interviews 45:37 Navigating the Solitary Nature of Creation 49:15 The Evolution of Social Media Engagement
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and magic realism, sharing her top tips for writing compelling and immersive narratives. Additionally, the episode features a Q&A session where Kate answers questions on writing routines, character development, publishing, and more. The episode offers practical advice and inspirational insights for aspiring and established writers. 00:00 Introduction and welcome00:16 Special episode announcement01:04 Competition announcement02:39 Word of the week03:18 Webinar introduction05:20 Kate Forsyth's writing journey08:59 Lessons from historical fiction11:30 Lessons from crime and mystery14:44 Lessons from romance16:46 Lessons from fantasy19:28 Lessons from magic realism24:30 Q&A session31:37 Exploring new writing territories32:15 Top magic realism books32:39 Advice for unpublished authors33:51 Creating memorable characters34:41 Understanding Psyche's motif35:13 Knowing when editing is done35:52 Starting your writing journey36:40 Musicality in writing37:42 Balancing originality and familiarity38:36 Imagining your protagonists40:02 Publishing your first book40:42 Inspiration from lyrical authors41:31 Setting your novel apart42:27 Establishing a writing routine44:08 Crafting the perfect ending46:13 Incorporating writing tips48:26 Maintaining writing motivation49:43 Finding time to read50:27 Defining historical fiction51:14 Choosing character names51:59 Condensing your story52:46 Crafting satisfying endings53:41 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As someone who's worked with hundreds of authors, I see people making the same mistakes over and over and over again. Mistakes that are easily avoidable once you know they're mistakes.In this episode, I'm sharing some of these mistakes. Specifically, the 10 things that will NOT make you a better writer—and oh boy is it a juicy episode! In it, you'll hear me talk about:[01:27] Why waiting until you feel more “ready” to write is actually one of the worst things you can do (and spoiler alert: you will never feel ready!)[06:18] Why most writing groups don't work (even if they're full of well-meaning members)—and how to find the right writing group for you[09:16] Why writing and revising at the same time is not the best thing to do (and what you should start doing instead to make progress on your book)[20:30] The problem with popular writing methods—and why they can do more harm than good, especially if you're brand new to writing[24:59] My thoughts on investing in your craft, including when (and how) you should invest both your time and money based on where you're at in the process[28:26] Episode recap and final thoughtsSo, tune in and let me help you avoid making some of the most common mistakes writers make—and let's make this the year you finish (or publish!) your book.⭐ Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show! Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're also super fun for me to read. Just click here, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap five stars to rate the show, and then select "Write a Review." Be sure to let me know your favorite episodes, too! Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure you're following the podcast! I'll be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following the show, there's a good chance you'll miss them. Click here to follow now!
In this second part of my interview with poet and slam champion, Justice Ameer, We talk about the mindset side of writing, including: The factoid about moths that inspired a recent poem Building up the revision muscle How not to get bored with your primary theme or subject matter Dealing with the admin side of writing as someone with ADHD When your inner critic tells you “this is boring “ Dealing with the internal question “are you even a writer?“ Why experimenting with ideas that will likely never see the light of day is vital How being a fan of Pokémon, video games, and vampire movies provide Justice with inspiration Visit Justice at justiceameerpoetry.com For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone wants to read writers' stuff...right? RIGHT??? Wrong. Well...it's complicated. Truth is, this episode's catchy title is really about what writers can do to make their writing more interesting. Using Steven Pressfield's 2016 book, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: And Other Tough-Love Truths to Make You a Better Writer https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Wants-Read-Your-Tough-Love/dp/1936891492 Barbara talks about what every reader should have in mind when they're crafting their prose so that the next time they ask someone to read their work, they'll be met with an enthusiastic "You betcha!" Chapters 00:00 Engaging Readers: The Importance of Getting Noticed 01:27 The Power of the First Sentence: Hooks and Attention 02:25 Cultivating Empathy for the Reader 03:24 Narrative Nonfiction: Blending Fact and Fiction 05:22 Overcoming Writer's Block with Writing Prompts Also mentioned in this episode: DIYBook, an affordable, online writing platform that helps people write their books. Get started with a free 7-day trial, no special codes necessary! https://www.diybook.us/
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat interviews the talented Zafira Rajan, a seasoned copywriter and digital marketer with over a decade of experience supporting leading online entrepreneurs and course creators. Known for her personality-driven copy and sensory storytelling, Zafira has helped countless clients transform their marketing from "stiff and boring" to something that truly resonates and feels authentic. What We Discuss: Tips for Creatives to Become Better Writers: Simple yet powerful strategies to enhance your writing skills, whether it's for your art, business, or personal projects. Using Your Voice: How to authentically express yourself in your writing and connect deeply with your audience. Reconnecting with Reading and Writing: The importance of reading for writers and how it can inspire and improve your writing practice. Personality-Driven Copy: Infusing your words with your unique personality to create engaging and relatable content. Sensory Storytelling: Techniques to make your stories come alive, creating a full-body experience for your readers. Balancing Creativity and Business: Navigating the challenges of being a creative entrepreneur and maintaining your artistic voice while achieving business success. Free Resources: Design Your Custom Writing Ritual: Does sitting down to write feel more like a chore than a joy? In this mini-journal, Zafira guides you towards uncovering a writing ritual that gets you "in the zone," excited and inspired... So that you can create a nourishing writing practice that truly feels good! Access the resource at zafirarajan.com/writing-ritual. Join Zafira's Membership: The Tide Pool: A creative writing membership where you can practice writing in real-time, receive prompts to keep you inspired, and gain tips and book recommendations. Find out more at tidepool.zafirarajan.com. Connect with Zafira Rajan: Website: zafirarajan.com Instagram: instagram.com/zafira.rajan Substack: zafirarajan.substack.com Tune in to discover how you can elevate your writing, engage your audience, and balance your creative and business endeavors with expert insights from Zafira Rajan. Enjoy the episode! https://www.createmagazine.com
Kerry Mann is an authority in the Carnivore community. He transformed his life eating beef, beef, and more beef. If you aren't paying attention to his journey, you're missing out. In this interview we discuss how Kerry has embarked on a wild journey to help heal humanity though the proper human diet. Check out his documentary website at https://healinghumanity.movie/We talked about: * Conviction * Fear * Empowerment * Marriage/Relationship Collaboration * Artistry * Documentary * and of course how chasing our passions and the goal of becoming a household name will empower those around us. Check out Kerry's channel on YouTube, and listen to his podcast anywhere pods are cast.Becoming A Household Namehas been my goal from the beginning. If you want to follow my journey and root for me, or if you find value in my ideas or books, you're in the right place.Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe
Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview Brandon Mull, author of the beloved Fablehaven series. Listen in as they discuss inspirations, characters, writing, and more! Topics Discussed:[0:58] Origin Story of Becoming an Author[4:46] Inspiration for Fablehaven[6:21] Daydreams Create Stories[10:52] Writer's Block[15:01] Harness the Crazy[15:57] Becoming a Better Writer[19:11] Inspiration from Life[21:24] Creating Characters[26:57] Relatable Characters[30:12] Writing Other Genres[33:02] Advice for New Authors[34:42] Divine Comedy[36:03] Writing Middle Grade[40:45] Community of Writers in Utah[43:54] Coffee with an Author[45:21] Book Rec: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card[46:18] Upcoming Projects[47:17] Final QuestionsBooks MentionedFablehaven series by Brandon MullBeyonders trilogy Brandon MullThe Candy Shop War series by Brandon MullThe Chronicles of Narnia series by CS LewisThe Harry Potter series by JK RowlingThe Lord of the Rings series by JRR TolkienOn Writing by Stephen KingThe Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerWhat's New at LitJoy?Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening StarFollow Brandon MullWebsiteFollow LitJoy!We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy PodcastSubscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collectionsUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount!Thank you for joining us for this special interview! We've loved collaborating with Brandon Mull for the first two Fablehaven books, and we can't wait for you all to see the magic we have in store for the rest of the series. Come back next week when Alix and Kelly will return to their discussion on self-help book recs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life revolves around learning—in school, at our jobs, even in the things we do for fun. But we often don't progress in any of these areas at the rate we'd like. Consequently, and unfortunately, we often give up our pursuits prematurely or resign ourselves to always being mediocre in our classes, career, and hobbies.Scott Young has some tips on how you can avoid this fate, level up in whatever you do, and enjoy the satisfaction of skill improvement. Scott is a writer, programmer, and entrepreneur, and the author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Today on the show, Scott shares the three key factors in helping us learn. He explains how copying others is an underrated technique in becoming a genius, why, contrary to the sentiments of motivational memes, we learn more from success than mistakes, why experts often aren't good teachers and tactics for drawing out their best advice, why you may need to get worse before you get better, and more.Resources Related to the PodcastScott's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #557 — Grow, Adapt, and Reinvent Yourself Through UltralearningThe Secret of Our Success: How Culture Is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter by Joseph HenrichAoM Podcast #896: The Art and Science of Getting UnstuckAoM Article: Want to Become a Better Writer? Copy the Work of Others!AoM Podcast #927: Beyond Lazy Learning — The Keys to Gaining and Retaining KnowledgeAoM Article: The Secret of Great Men — Deliberate PracticeThinking in Jazz: The Infinite Art of Improvisation by Paul F. Berliner“Stroke of Genius” by Scott EdenConnect With Scott YoungScott's website
How do you know if you're becoming a better writer? What kinds of things should you focus on to improve your writing skills? And for that matter, should you even bother trying to improve? Why not just take shortcuts? If you're a thought leader (or you want to be), or just someone who wants to express their thoughts and ideas more effectively, you've come to the right place. Communicating effectively is a MUST to get your ideas across and make an impact. But it's so much more than that. Strengthening your writing skills can be immensely satisfying—especially when you can observe (and many even celebrate) your progress. In this “Coaching with Cam” episode of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, Camille explores: - The value of improving in the first place…why sucking at a thing and being a beginner is awesome, and why it's worth putting in the work to improve your skills - Why the skill of writing *still matters*, and why it's worth fighting for, even if you use other services or experts (like me!) to help you do it better - How to avoid the danger of “de-skilling” yourself — and keep building your skills (rather than eroding them) - Why you shouldn't rely entirely on audience feedback to know whether your writing is improving - Top 10 signs your writing is improving…some signs and signals that indicate your work is getting better (regardless of audience response!) Along the way, you'll get some great hints and tips about how to improve your writing too!
I'm super stoked about this upcoming masterclass on copywriting. It's all about sharing every nugget of wisdom I've gathered over the years about the art of putting words to paper and getting people to act on them. From selling products to influencing behavior, we'll dive deep into the psychology behind persuasive communication. And here's a quick writing tip for you: aim to cut your first draft in half to make your message more impactful. Trust me...fewer words often pack a bigger punch. LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Let's Connect On Social Media! youtube.com/anthonyvicino twitter.com/anthonyvicino instagram.com/theanthonyvicino https://anthonyvicino.com Join an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus. www.beyondtheapex.com Learn More About Investing With Anthony Invictus Capital: www.invictusmultifamily.com Multifamily Investing Made Simple Podcast Passive Investing Made Simple Book: www.thepassiveinvestingbook.com
In this insightful episode of the "How to Be an Author" podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein delves deep into the transformative power of reading for aspiring authors. With a focus on critical reading, she provides invaluable tips and strategies to enhance writing skills and craft compelling narratives. We'll discuss the significance of critical reading in honing writing abilities. Looking at how another writer does character development, plot structure, and writing style can enrich one's own writing journey. We'll offer guidance on selecting appropriate reading material, taking into account genres, classics, and contemporary literature. Diverse reading experiences are important, so explore beyond your comfort zone. How do you read critically? We'll talk how to delve beneath the surface of the text. From identifying narrative techniques to analyzing thematic elements, we'l; equip authors with the tools to extract valuable insights from their reading. Addressing a common pitfall, we discuss the dangers of comparing oneself to other authors. Learn to see reading experiences as inspiration rather than intimidation. Acknowledging the delicate balance between reading and writing, we shed light on when to refrain from reading during the writing process. Mindful breaks help to nurture personal writing endeavors. Tune in for a masterclass on leveraging critical reading as a cornerstone of success in the literary world.
Ever struggled with writer's block or felt stuck when trying to put your thoughts on paper? Trust me, you're not alone. I've been in the same situation many times.But through the years I've learned how to beat the infamous writer's block. And you might be surprised what these 3 tips are.But listen in, give 'em a try, and watch your creativity soar.LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Let's Connect On Social Media! youtube.com/anthonyvicino twitter.com/anthonyvicino instagram.com/theanthonyvicino https://anthonyvicino.com Join an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus. www.beyondtheapex.com Learn More About Investing With Anthony Invictus Capital: www.invictusmultifamily.com Multifamily Investing Made Simple Podcast Passive Investing Made Simple Book: www.thepassiveinvestingbook.com
Teddy Feinberg, managing editor at the Idaho Press, gives us a preview of his sessions at StoryConnect 2024, where he will be the writing instructor. In this episode, Teddy focuses on the value of concise writing and gives tips on how to improve your writing by self-editing.
This week's episode features Ghostwriter, Entrepreneur, and Full-Stack Creator Dakota Robertson. Dakota tells all on Social Media Ghostwriting, how writing has changed his life for the better, the postive benefits of journaling, and how you can find your purpose.
Episode 552: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) teach the 3-step writing framework that helped them build +$10M newsletters. Get Shaan's writing course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing Get Sam's writing course - https://copythat.com/ Want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Head to the MFM YouTube Channel and subscribe - http://tinyurl.com/5n7ftsy5 — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:50) Why not how - Persuasion at scale (6:00) To write clearly, you must think clearly (7:00) Begin with the end in mind (10:30) Headlines not outlines (12:30) Warmup with copywork (15:30) Draft fast, incubate slow (16:30) Great writing is great editing (19:00) Build your swipe file (21:00) Don't bury the lead (23:30) Create a curiosity gap (25:00) Write like you talk (28:00) The voice memo test (30:30) Lower the reading level (32:00) How to tell a great story (34:30) Intention meets obstacle (38:00) High emotional stakes in a low stakes situation (39:00) Short sentences (41:00) Great writing has rhythm (44:00) Our favorite resources — Links: • Hemingway Editor - https://hemingwayapp.com/ • Neville Medhora on Louis C.K. - https://copywritingcourse.com/louis-ck-direct-video-sales/ • The Hustle Writes about Hint Founder - http://tinyurl.com/2d537k7f • Hey.com - https://www.hey.com/ • On Writing - http://tinyurl.com/5f334swt • Theo Von - https://www.theovon.com/ — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. — Other episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto • #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • #218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More
Want to become a better writer? It's all about practice and feedback. And for immediate feedback, try Twitter...it's a goldmine for concise, impactful writing. Plus, dive into fiction for inspiration too. Read as much as you can. Learn from the masters by emulating great writing through copywork. If you're ready to level up your communication skills, then start writing today.LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Let's Connect On Social Media! youtube.com/anthonyvicino twitter.com/anthonyvicino instagram.com/theanthonyvicino https://anthonyvicino.com Join an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus. www.beyondtheapex.com Learn More About Investing With Anthony Invictus Capital: www.invictusmultifamily.com Multifamily Investing Made Simple Podcast Passive Investing Made Simple Book: www.thepassiveinvestingbook.com
If you want to elevate your skill as a songwriter, today's episode is a must-listen! Pat Barrett dives into the secrets of his songwriting and what he's learned from collaborating with legends like Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman. Pat also unpacks how to approach co-writing & why it will make you a better writer. Whether you're a budding songwriter or a seasoned veteran, this episode is a wealth of game-changing wisdom. Don't miss it! Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Pat's New Release --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. Hosted & Produced by Josh Kluge Backing Tracks by Johnluke Lewis
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Today's episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
947. Do you wish you could think on your feet faster? Well, Stanford business professor and communication expert Matt Abrahams has insights on having great off-the-cuff conversations that are also surprisingly helpful for writers. Matt shares the secrets of chunking when you're writing, tailoring your message for different audiences, and using structures to guide your thinking. Also, as a comfortable speaker but nervous writer, Matt shares his tips on how to get that difficult first draft down on the page. I found his new book, "Think Faster, Talk Smarter," to be incredibly helpful, so I knew I had to get him to share his expertise with you!| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-abrahams/transcriptMatt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB's Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.Handles:MattAbrahams.comLinked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahamsInstagram & Threads: @MattAbrahams"Stumbling Toward Intimacy," an impromptu TED Talk by Anthony Veneziale| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card game. | Grammar Girl books. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475) or https://sayhi.chat/grammargirl| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Audio engineer: Nathan SemesEditor: Adam CecilAdvertising Operations Specialist: Morgan ChristiansonMarketing and Publicity Assistant: Davina TomlinDigital Operations Specialist: Holly Hutchings| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.| Grammar Girl Social Media Links: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon.
Cherie Dimaline is an award-winning author who seems to move effortlessly between labels like “young adult” and “literary fiction.” She talks to Tom about finding inspiration everywhere — from cemeteries to Pinterest boards — and mining some of her own experiences for her latest YA novel, “Funeral Songs for Dying Girls.”
Richmond Times-Dispatch writer Eric Kolenich joins Robin on episode 41 of the Lead. Learn. Grow. podcast. After a short stint working for the FBI, Eric joined the RTD staff and hasn't looked back. He has written about high school sports, higher education, business, health, and real estate in his nearly 15-year career. Eric is a professional storyteller and it's obvious in our conversation. Midway through, he gives a masterclass on how to put together a written message to communicate with impact. It's really good. In the introduction, I mention that I met Eric a few years ago when he did a full-length story on my son and youth baseball injuries. You can read that story here. I asked Eric if he had a couple of favorites, stories that he liked writing or had an impact. He shared the stories of Andrew Nelson, a former Mills Godwin HS soccer player, and his battle with addiction. Next, he shared the story of Adam Oakes, a VCU student who tragically died during pledge activities with the Delta Chi fraternity. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn here. *** You can receive Robin's weekly leadership email, called The Huddle, by subscribing here. *** Contact Robin at robin.green@sandler.com.
A panel featuring members of the Mises Institute editorial staff. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 29 July 2023.
On this episode we bring on CIA Veteran James "Jim" Lawler to discuss how spies are recruited, how individuals are turned, and what makes them vulnerable to being turned. Learn what managers and executives can and should know about their people to help them better understand who's at risk and the types of programs that executives can put into place to stop insider threats. Special Thanks to our Two Sponsors: 1) Prelude: https://www.preludesecurity.com/ 2) Risk3Sixty is cyber security technology and consulting firm that works with high-growth technology firms to help leaders build, manage and certify security, privacy, and compliance programs. They publish weekly thought leadership, webinars, and downloadable resources like budget and assessment templates. Learn more at: https://risk3sixty.com/?utm_source=cisotradecraft&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023-ct&utm_term=1week&utm_content=sponser Be sure to read Jim's books 1) Living Lies: A Novel of the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program https://amzn.to/3Y5x2Sc 2) In the Twinkling of an Eye: A Novel of Biological Terror and Espionage https://amzn.to/43EkvpE Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:24 The Importance of Recruiting Insiders 08:06 How to Be a Successful Case Officer 11:09 The Importance of Identifying Vulnerabilities in Insider Threats 14:00 The Cockamamie Recruitment Pitch Scheme 18:50 The Importance of Rationality in Espionage 21:10 The Complex Motivations for Espionage 23:49 The Key to Stress in a Target Life 27:34 The Importance of Listening to Your People 30:02 How to Be a Good Leader 35:02 The Metaphysics of Recruitment 37:31 How to Firewall a Threat to Your Organization 41:00 Living Lies 44:49 How to Be a Better Writer 49:31 How to Be a Better Threat Manager
Brought to you by Sidebar—Catalyze your career with a Personal Board of Directors | Superhuman—The fastest email experience ever made | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.—Noah Weiss is Chief Product Officer at Slack, where he leads all aspects of the product organization, including the self-service SMB business, the team that launched huddles and clips, and the search and machine-learning teams. Prior to Slack, Noah served as SVP of Product at Foursquare. He started his career at Google, leading the structured data search team and working on display ads. In today's episode, we discuss:• The top 10 traits of great PMs• How “complaint storms” helped Slack teams foster empathy• How Slack's product team is approaching AI• “Comprehension desirability” and other key factors leading to Slack's success• Why you should be customer-aware but not customer-obsessed• Important areas of growth for both new PMs and senior PMsCurious to learn more about Slack? You can try Slack Pro and get 50% off using this link.—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-10-traits-of-great-pms-how-ai-will-impact-your-product-and-slacks-product-development-process/—Where to find Noah Weiss:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/noah_weiss• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahw/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Noah's background(04:22) Noah's advice on new parenthood(07:23) Lessons learned from leading product at Foursquare(11:33) Advice for working with strongly opinionated founders(14:14) Thinking of involvement on a U-shaped curve(16:53) Principles at Slack(19:32) Implementing ML, AI, and LLMs in meaningful ways(25:11) How Slack structures AI teams(26:59) Complaint storms and how they help foster empathy(30:01) Slack's approach to prioritization (32:26) How delight is baked into the DNA of Slack(34:41) How Slack thinks about competition (38:04) Building a culture that takes big bets(41:40) Rituals at Slack(44:51) How Slack unlocked new levers of growth and revived their self-serve business(52:01) Slack's early success and the factors that made them successful (58:08) Slack's pilot programs for testing new features(1:02:03) Noah's famous blog post: “The 10 Traits of Great Product Managers”(1:10:15) Book recommendations to improve your writing(1:12:30) Managing up and the importance of data fluency(1:14:54) The most important skills to improve as an early-career PM and as a senior PM(1:17:16) Lightning round—Referenced:• Emily Oster: https://emilyoster.net/• Dennis Crowley: https://denniscrowley.com/• Stewart Butterfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewart• Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability/dp/0321965515• Gustav Söderström on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/lessons-from-scaling-spotify-the-science-of-product-taking-risky-bets-and-how-ai-is-already-impacting-the-future-of-music-gustav-soderstrom-co-president-cpo-and-cto-at-spotify/• Seth Godin: https://seths.blog/• Noah's blog post on the 10 traits of great PMs: https://medium.com/@noah_weiss/10-traits-of-great-pms-a7776cd3d9cd• Five Dangerous Myths about Product Management: https://medium.com/@noah_weiss/five-dangerous-myths-about-product-management-d1d852ed02a2• Paul Graham: http://paulgraham.com/• Ben Horowitz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhorowitz• On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Memoir-Craft-Stephen-King/dp/1982159375• On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548• Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: And Other Tough-Love Truths to Make You a Better Writer: https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Wants-Read-Your-Tough-Love/dp/1936891492• Several Short Sentences About Writing: https://www.amazon.com/Several-Short-Sentences-About-Writing/dp/0307279413• Paige Costello on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paigenow• Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Selection-Inside-Apples-Process/dp/1250194466• The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780• Radical Candor: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kim-Scott/dp/1250258405• Leadership: In Turbulent Times: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Turbulent-Doris-Kearns-Goodwin/dp/1476795924• Succession on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/succession• The Bear on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f• Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/• Snoo: https://www.happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-smart-bassinet• Uppababy: https://uppababy.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Megan McCaleb is a masterful improv trainer, comedian, author, and the creator of Improv Team Culture, with a specialty in coaching executive leadership and their teams to adopt the simple and effective principle of "yes, and," the core rule derived from performance improvisation. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Megan's journey as an author and what it was like to publicly share a personal, vulnerable story Writing craft tips, including adding sensory details and varying sentence lengths What improv is and how it can support healthy team culture The power of “yes, and” for healthy teams and relationships If you want to develop your voice—both on and off the page—don't miss this week's episode. Learn more about Megan: Website: improvteamculture.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about my Idea-to-Draft Accelerator and Author Mentorship program here. Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.
Wanna be a better, faster writer for your social media posts, emails and websites?Well, let me first say that as a former journalism major and then English teacher... you can throw a lot of writing rules out the window. Especially if they stress you out, keep you frozen or stop you from sharing.Your local people need to hear from you... as you.You don't have to be a "good" writer. There are just a few things you need to focus on instead to be instantly better for your audience.Tune into today's episode to learn:Why you can throw complicated grammar rules out the window and just write like youHow to find your sweet spot between too-polished-professional and fluffy over-the-top marketerThe benefits of hearing your writing out loud to sound more authentic... and to speed up your writing processMentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.
Today we have Writer, Director, Producer, and 10/10 short king Spenser Davis! This one goes some fun and thoughtful places folks so strap in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wbhhpodcast/support
Courses and opportunities at this year's Cape Cod Writer's Center Conference
Do you consider yourself a writer? I mean… we can all write. Right? Right! I think… do I have even anything to say? What if what i write sucks? Does this sounds like you? I can certainly relate! This is why I was so incredibly excited to sit down and speak with Poet/Theatre Performer/Writing Coach, David Silverberg, to gain some knowledge and insight into not only his wirting process but how those who are intersted in getting started on their writing journey can do so with as little negaitivity and open mind as possible! David reminds us that writing isn't supposed to be “easy”. So, maybe we should stop wating for it to become easy and just start. A little about David: David Silverberg is a published poet, spoken word performer, theatre artist and writing coach. He is the former artistic director of Toronto Poetry Slam, a competitive poetry series that takes place at The Drake Hotel, and is the author of two poetry collections. His first solo show Jewnique debuted in 2018 and his second solo show debuted in March. Before & After is a tender and powerful story about his father's having OCD, a mental condition that is poorly portrayed in media. He has performed his poetry and theatre work across Canada and in New York, Paris and London in the UK. In 2021, he launched a coaching business for creative and non-fiction writers as well as a monthly newsletter Become a Better Writer. Find out more about him at Davidsilverberg.ca Follow David: T: @SilverbergDave F: @DaveSilverbergWriter Connect with Cue To Cue ! I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj
Brought to you by Mixpanel—Product analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | Attio—A powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments—Luc Levesque is Chief Growth Officer at Shopify and has advised companies like Canva, Twitter, Pinterest, and Patreon on growth and product strategy. Previously he served as an executive at TripAdvisor, where he built and led the growth team that helped it become the world's largest travel site. Luc was then recruited by Mark Zuckerberg to Facebook, where he was an executive and held senior product and engineering leadership roles. In today's episode, we discuss:• Why you need to become world-class at hiring• Tips for finding a great growth advisor and assessing their impact• Why truly great companies focus on impact• Common mistakes to avoid when building a growth team• The importance of passion and continuous self-improvement• Signs your company should explore SEO as a growth channel, and strategies to do so• Why Mark Zuckerberg personally recruited Luc and what it taught him about the recruiting process—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/leveraging-growth-advisors-hiring-well-mastering-seo-and-honing-your-craft-luc-levesque-shopify-meta-tripadvisor/#transcript—Where to find Luc Levesque:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/luclevesque• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luclevesque/• Website: https://luclevesque.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Luc's background(03:31) Luc's first MT review at Facebook(07:09) Impact vs. industriousness(09:20) Facebook's relentless, personalized approach to recruiting talent(13:12) Luc's hiring playbook(16:56) When to focus on growth and the importance of product-market fit(18:04) What to look for in a growth advisor(23:15) The large impact Luc made from a small conversation(26:52) Advice on compensating advisors(31:35) How to find a good growth advisor using VCs and your network(33:33) The importance of having an in-house person and growth advisors as support(38:15) Tips for becoming a growth advisor(41:59) The power of SEO (45:29) The two buckets of SEO(49:21) Channels of growth(51:49) The potential impact of ChatGPT on Google and SEO(56:04) Advice on hiring an SEO person(58:19) How long it takes for SEO to make an impact(1:00:07) Self-reflection, cold plunge, and other tools Luc uses to excel in his personal and work life(1:06:46) Luc's famous dinner guild(1:10:33) Lightning round—Referenced:• Luc's blueprint: https://coda.io/@luc-levesque/blueprint-for-leaders-managers-communicate-your-quirks/my-blueprint-9• Jeff Bezos's morning routine: https://finty.com/us/daily-routines/jeff-bezos• Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514• Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Brevity-Power-Saying-More/dp/1523516976• Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/Influence-New-Expanded-Psychology-Persuasion/dp/0062937650/• Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599• Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: And Other Tough-Love Truths to Make You a Better Writer: https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Wants-Read-Your-Tough-Love/dp/1936891492• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026• The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Bagger-Vance-Novel-Golf/dp/038072751X• Huberman Lab podcast: https://hubermanlab.com/welcome-to-the-huberman-lab-podcast/• The All-In Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/• Renu cold plunge: https://www.renutherapy.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe
When I was a kid, my brother Jimmy and I would watch wrestling all the time. The colorful characters, soap opera like drama, and high flying action had us hooked on the WWF like most of its superstars were hooked on Colombian marching powder. When offered the opportunity to interview author Charlie Jenkins about his book American Wrestling 1989, I leapt at the chance like Jimmy Snooka off the top rope. Meet Charlie Jenkins Charlie has worked as the Creative Director of a film and television industry and as an assistant to the writer's room of the Amazon Original Series Lost in Oz. He has led or worked on digital campaigns for The CW, NBC, Hulu and Blizzard Entertainment properties. He joined me on Uncorking a Story to discuss his debut novel American Wrestling: 1989, a heartfelt and funny novel set behind the scenes of the pro wrestling industry's golden era, for which he drew on his experiences working for an independent promotion. Key Topics 00:00:00 Introducing Charlie Jenkins 00:04:09 How The Undertaker Captivated a Young Wrestling Fan 00:06:50 Behind the Scenes of Wrestling: A Firsthand Account of the Minor Leagues 00:08:42 Why I Chose Fandom Over Corporate: A Creative's Journey in the Entertainment Industry 00:11:40 Behind the Scenes of a $20 Million Fantasy Franchise: The Rise and Fall of a Creative Director's Dream 00:13:06 From Screenplay to Novel: The Genesis of American Wrestling in 1989 00:16:04 From Passion to Page: A Journey of Wrestling and Writing 00:20:19 Lessons Learned: How My First Book Taught Me to Be a Better Writer and Entrepreneur 00:22:40 From Novel to Netflix: The Potential for a Wrestling Series Adaptation 00:26:32 The Bully Hero: Why Hulk Hogan Wasn't Always a Fan Favorite 00:28:34 The Dark Side of Wrestling: Drug Abuse, Death, and Unpleasant Fantasies 00:30:38 From Metal to Wrestling: Exploring the Best Wrestling Songs of All Time Buy American Wrestling: 1989 Amazon:https://amzn.to/3p3NDbB Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647424367 Connect With Charlie Website: https://www.charlie-jenkins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliefromatlanta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hgjenkins Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlieGJenkins Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KDP quietly rolled out a new feature for print books that could very well increase catalog sales. The Urban Writers introduces Dibbly, the NEW freelance marketplace for authors. The Kindlepreneur updates all the free author tools. And, will Ream be the subscription platform made just for authors? All that and more in this week's self-publishing news. Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord Sources: GetCovers Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/GetCoversGiveaway Dibbly - https://dibbly.com/ The 5 Marketing Strategies We Used To Help My Wife Become A Six-Figure Author - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/5-marketing-strategies-to-become-a-six-figure-author/ eBookFairs' Book Launch Library - https://www.ebookfairs.com/Home/BookLaunches eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs The Hot Sheet - https://hotsheetpub.com Ream - https://reamstories.com/ Using Poetry to Become a Better Writer - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-poetry-to-become-a-better-writer-reedsy-live-tickets-640435288187 Unlocking the Power of Book Awards - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-the-power-of-book-awards-tickets-549524752327 KDP's Transparency code - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G5HDYGP4BXLX4RUW Kindlepreneur - https://kindlepreneur.com StoryOrigin - https://dalelinks.com/storyorigin (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts
Jon Morrow was facing an existential threat to the future of his livelihood's existence. He needed to figure out whether Chat-GPT was truly capable of authoring content that surpassed his team of copywriters at Smartblogger. After hundreds of hours of testing, Jon found his answer and made his choice: embrace the future.Jon has now published a book written completely by AI based on his exhaustive writing prompt discoveries, selling over 2,000 copies per week and a perfect 5-star average rating on Amazon. As Jon says, "You can only write a great prompt for AI if you truly understand the output you want. Because I'm better at writing headlines than 99.9% of writers, I can create a better prompt."Today's compelling episode follows James and Jon as they break down the structure and rationale behind Jon's discoveries. You'll hear James generate headlines and draft outlines in real-time using the specific prompts and methods outlined in Jon's new book to breathtaking results.Want your own copy of Jon's book for a fraction of the price? He's set up a special link for James Altucher Show listeners to buy AI Writer for $1 along with 3 sets of bonus material. Go to SmartBlogger.com/James to get your copy today.------------What to write and publish a book in 30 days? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/writing to see James' writing intensive!What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook
Do you feel stuck in life — that you aren't making progress in a relationship, job, or goal and you don't know how to fix the problem and move forward? Well, perhaps you can take a little solace in the fact that it's a universal human experience, even amongst history's highest achievers. Indeed, when Adam Alter, a social psychologist and professor of marketing, looked at the lives of successful actors, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs, he found that they all had passed through times in their lives and careers when they felt totally stuck.Today on the show, Adam, who's the author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most, explains why getting stuck is an inevitability in life, as well as mindset shifts and practices to escape from stuckness. We first talk about what contributes to getting stuck, including the goal gradient effect, and how the illusion of the creative cliff can keep you from seeing that you may end up doing your best work later in life. We then talk about dealing with the emotional angst of feeling stuck, and how it can be better to initially accept your stuckness than kick against the pricks. From there, we turn to some tactics for getting unstuck, including doing a friction audit and copying the work of others. In my favorite part of the conversation, we discuss the importance of recognizing when to move from exploring to exploiting, and vice versa. We end our conversation with why the mantra for getting unstuck is “action over all.”Resources Related to the PodcastAdam's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #420: What Makes Your Phone So Addictive & How to Take Back Your Lifea-ha's video for “Take on Me”Giannis on whether he considers this season a failureAoM Article: Meditations on the Wisdom of ActionAoM Article: Want to Become a Better Writer? Copy the Work of OthersAoM Article: Solvitur Ambulando — It Is Solved By WalkingAoM Podcast #418: How to Get UnstuckAoM Podcast#432: How to Achieve Creative SuccessAoM Podcast #512: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldConnect with Adam AlterAdam on LinkedInAdam on TwitterAdam's website
Jon Morrow was facing an existential threat to the future of his livelihood's existence. He needed to figure out whether Chat-GPT was truly capable of authoring content that surpassed his team of copywriters at Smartblogger. After hundreds of hours of testing, Jon found his answer and made his choice: embrace the future.Jon has now published a book written completely by AI based on his exhaustive writing prompt discoveries, selling over 2,000 copies per week and a perfect 5-star average rating on Amazon. As Jon says, "You can only write a great prompt for AI if you truly understand the output you want. Because I'm better at writing headlines than 99.9% of writers, I can create a better prompt."Today's compelling episode follows James and Jon as they break down the structure and rationale behind Jon's discoveries. You'll hear James generate headlines and draft outlines in real-time using the specific prompts and methods outlined in Jon's new book to breathtaking results.Want your own copy of Jon's book for a fraction of the price? He's set up a special link for James Altucher Show listeners to buy AI Writer for $1 along with 3 sets of bonus material. Go to SmartBlogger.com/James to get your copy today.------------What to write and publish a book in 30 days? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/writing to see James' writing intensive!What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Stephanie Duncan Smith is an executive editor at Baker Books, where she takes great joy in coaching and championing authors to bring the best out of their message. She's worked in publishing for over 13 years, developing bestselling and award-winning writers, and personally pens SLANT LETTER, an email newsletter for writers looking to deepen their craft and tend to the soul of their work. If you're an aspiring author or someone who loves to write, make sure you give this episode a listen to hear Stephanie's answers to: What is the one thing I should do to become a better writer? It seems like everyone's an author these days...is there still room for me to be successful? What are the common mistakes amateur writers make? and lots more! Learn more about Stephanie, subscribe to her newsletter, and get writing tips here: http://www.slantletter.com/ A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com and purchase her latest book "Soul Care to Save Your Life" here https://www.mandacarpenter.com/soulcaretosaveyourlife These amazing sponsors are helping us Build Longer Tables: Aro - code MANDA for your first month free at https://www.goaro.com/ ABLE - code ALONGERTABLE15 for 15% off all apparel at https://able.sjv.io/c/3929645/1228242/15174
When marketing expert and author Ann Handley says everyone should improve their writing skills, she doesn't mean we should all be turning our email exchanges into florid prose or epic tomes - while better writing absolutely makes for better emails, Ann's real goal when working on her writing is actually to improve her thinking. After her college professor told her that being a better writer would make her more successful in any field, she put her head down and committed to learning her craft. Along the way, she realised that the act of writing itself isn't necessarily what makes someone more likely to be successful; instead, it's the constant practice in distilling one's thoughts into understandable, useful communication with other people. When you can do that, you can really do anything! Ann shares the tech tools that make the biggest impact on her writing and writing routines, and highlights the most common flaws she sees in new writers' work. Connect with Ann on Twitter or Instagram or sign up to her newsletter *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Production Support from Deadset Studios Episode Producer: Liam Riordan Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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