Podcasts about good writing

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don'ts when it comes to non-fiction writing.  Books mentioned in this episode include:• “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green• “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams  • “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan• “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann• ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping• “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon ElliottThis episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is for the writers who know they're really good writers. You know how to turn a phrase. You know how to tap into your voice and you have a style. You love the craft of writing, and you know that the quality of your writing is exemplary. I say this with so much love, friend: Just because you're a good writer doesn't mean that you're going to write a good memoir. Today I'll show you the missing piece in the creativity of memoir so that you can write a beautiful memoir that is also a good memoir. Let's get into it.Join The Memoir Method January Cohort today!Let me help you decide what's right for your draft by scheduling a free 30 minute call. You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

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Rabash. Record 879. Good Writing and Signing

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Writer's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps. What are the traits of good writing neighbors and neighborhoods? What's the proper etiquette for becoming a good writing neighbor? The DRS Crew gives their thoughts.  Chat will no doubt complain about the Discord server.   Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast  and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast. #writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow  

We're talking with historian and journalist Tim Shenk about creating a professional relationship with our writing. In addition to being an assistant professor of history at George Washington University, Tim is a senior editor at Dissent magazine, and has written for the New York Times, the Nation, the New Republic, and Jacobin, among other publications. He is also the author of three books, most recently, Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics. Tim talks with us about balancing academic and journalistic writing; a typical writing day; how academics come to write op-eds in publications such as the NYT; what it means to shift away from a grad student mentality about writing; why good writing begets more good writing; what an academic can expect from a trade press editor; why academic move back and forth between academic and trade presses for different kinds of projects; and why it's a good idea for academic writers to sometimes curb our inner Norman Mailer. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact

The girlies dive into some of Hollywood's most infamous celebrity feuds — Joan Didion vs Eve Babitz, Joan Crawford vs Bette Devis, Kim Cattrall vs Sarah Jessica Parker, and the recent lawsuits between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Digressions include Kim Cattrall's scatting, Ryan Murphy being a constant threat to society, and the age-old pattern of women fighting over the worst man you've ever heard of. We're going on tour!!!! Find tickets at (https://linktr.ee/binchtopia) This episode was originally released on January 22, 2025 as a Patreon exclusive, and we're unlocking it for you to make the most of the extra week in April. Become a patron today to support the show, keep us ad-free and unlock our backlog of over 50 bonus episodes at patreon.com/binchtopia. SOURCES Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik Why Gossip Is Fatal to Good Writing  Joan Didion, Eve Babitz, and the Biographer Who Missed the Point  Joan Didion and Eve Babitz Shared an Unlikely, Uneasy Friendship—One That Shaped Their Worlds and Work Forever Everything You Need To Know About Kim Cattrall And Sarah Jessica Parker's Famous Feud  Inside Joan Didion And Eve Babitz's Rivalry.  Joan Didion vs Eve Babitz  A Timeline of Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker's Rumored Sex and the City Feud  ‘Sex and the City' Director Details Kim Cattrall Drama, Tension Began Over Parity You Truly Won't Believe How Much Money the Cast of 'And Just Like That...' Is Making The Sex and the City Cast Salary Explains SJP & Kim Cattrall's Feud  ‘Sex and the City' Salaries: How Much Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall Made From the Show, Movies and Revival  The Story Behind Joan Crawford and Bette Davis's Storied Feud  Feud: The Craziest Joan Crawford and Bette Davis Stories That Didn't Make the Show What “Feud” Misses About Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and the Art of Movies Bette Davis v. Joan Crawford: The Hateful History Behind Old Hollywood's Nastiest Feud Joan Crawford Quotes About Bette Davis Are Savage    A Timeline of the Real Feud Between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford   Behind Hollywood's biggest feud  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you're on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor's process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Rebecca: Instagram @beccafaithheyman rebeccafaitheditorial.com Rebel of the Week is: Gigi If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Two new patrons this month, welcome and thank you to Lexi Le and Rasana Atreya. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

Blake Butler's Molly is a memoir about the suicide of his late wife, poet and memoirist Molly Brodak. It's one of the most controversial alt lit book of the past year – rightfully! – and, with photographs integrated and no line or chapter breaks, it's also a fascinating work of art. (New tardiness record: we recorded this in April.) Good Writing is a podcast where two MFA friends read like writers and lay out craft ideas for fellow writers to steal. Co-hosted by Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kerns. Twitter: @goodwritingpod Email: goodwritingpodcast@gmail.com

Writing Children's Fiction. Episode 29. How do you identify useful writing feedback and advice? Check out apwinterauthor.com for assistance with your own writing projects. Buy the podcast book 'Writing Children's Fiction: Sceneplay' and unlock your writing potential here: amzn.to/37aw7cG All content created by creative writing lecturer and children's author A. P. Winter.

TakeawaysAI can be used as a tool for augmentation in education, supporting academic writing and research.Curiosity is a powerful driver of learning and exploration in the AI space.Simulations can help students test their research ideas and understand the implications of their decisions.Good writing in academia involves the ability to synthesize research, support claims, and communicate effectively. Prioritize the audience in communication and understand their needs and wantsFocus on the writing process and experiment with different strategies to improveEmbrace bravery in pursuing goals and trust in the support of othersStay updated on advancements in AI technology and leverage them for feedback and guidanceRecognize the influence of TV shows and movies in shaping personal experiences and perspectivesSound Bites"It's not just about AI. It's about thinking and learning and articulation and how we leverage emerging technology to continue to push what's potential.""You don't have to be a technical person to start an AI EdTech company. You can learn on your own.""The ability to create simulations for students so they can test their research ideas and understand the implications of their decisions.""Put the audience as your primary priority and put what you wanna say on the back burner and understand what the audience needs or wants to hear.""Good writing is about process, not just product.""Being brave also means collectively trusting that you are surrounding yourself with people who are going to have your back and who can do things that you can't."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:55 The Role of AI in Education08:06 Navigating the Challenges of AI in Education16:00 Exploring Topics in AI and Education25:59 The Importance of Good Writing in Academia29:12 Putting the Audience First: Effective Communication30:57 The Power of Process: Enhancing Writing Skills35:46 Embracing Bravery: Pursuing Goals and Taking Risks39:35 Advancements in AI Technology: The Impact of Claude III42:47 Influential TV Shows and Movies: The Sound of Music and GhostResourcesHere is the slidedeck to check out all the ideas discussed and the ones we did not have time to coverMoxie website to learn about the work and opportunities https://academicinsightlab.org/teamKimberly on LinkedInJessica on LinkedInAnne Lamott book, Bird by Bird10% Happier PodcastAdam Grant PodcastsThe Alchemist book"What you seek is seeking you", a quote from Rumi"Follow your values and not your passions becase your passions will change but your values tend to stay the same"197: The Art of Authenticity: Living Out Loud with Brant Menswar 

This episode of the Cloud English Podcast covers four main things: Writing clearly in English, the differences between AI writing tools, better IELTS writing, and English paragraph structure! Get a free English course: https://www.lukepriddy.com/naturalconversations Join the free English community: https://discord.gg/e2kH5BGA6X All Courses 30% off: https://www.lukepriddy.com/offers/UFbVeoek/checkout?coupon_code=LOYALTY ———————————— My Udemy courses: https://www.cloudenglish.net My Skillshare link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/lukepriddy?gr_tch_ref=on Listen to the audio: https://anchor.fm/cloud-english Other links: linktree.com/lukepriddy ———————————— #americanenglish #learnenglish #englishspeaking #esl #learningenglish #englishidioms #englishpronunciation #americanculture #howtolearnenglish #spokenenglish #commonenglish #americanaccent ———————————— Intro Music: Pokémon Gym · Mikel & GameChops Poké & Chill ℗ GameChops Released on: 2019-08-16

Author Steve Almond talks about what he's learned about good writing from 30 years of teaching writers.

A lot of writers that I work with have a problem. The problem is that they want to be a writer, but before they come to me? They don't write. Here's the thing. For a lot of us, we have to make time to be a writer. That's just how our brains and process work. There are some writers who manage to get 10 days of alone time and writer time and they power through a book in that time, but most of us aren't that wealthy or that lucky. That means to be a writer, we have to create the habit of writing. This is where James Clear's method comes into play. This guy has built an empire around helping people create habits. And he believes there are four steps to creating a habit. Those steps are: Cue Craving Response Reward This man has a ton of books and information all over the internet and bookshelves about this, but very basically, what he defines each as is: The Cue This triggers your brain to do the behavior. He writes: “It is a bit of information that predicts a reward. Our prehistoric ancestors were paying attention to cues that signaled the location of primary rewards like food, water, and sex. Today, we spend most of our time learning cues that predict secondary rewards like money and fame, power and status, praise and approval, love and friendship, or a sense of personal satisfaction.” The Craving This is the motivation, the force, the desire, the reason to act. He writes: “What you crave is not the habit itself but the change in state it delivers. You do not crave smoking a cigarette, you crave the feeling of relief it provides. You are not motivated by brushing your teeth but rather by the feeling of a clean mouth. You do not want to turn on the television, you want to be entertained.” The Response This is the habit. It might be sitting at your desk at 8 p.m. every night and writing. It might be writing 250 words during lunch or waiting to pick up your kid from swim practice. It's the habit. “Whether a response occurs depends on how motivated you are and how much friction is associated with the behavior. If a particular action requires more physical or mental effort than you are willing to expend, then you won't do it. Your response also depends on your ability. It sounds simple, but a habit can occur only if you are capable of doing it. If you want to dunk a basketball but can't jump high enough to reach the hoop, well, you're out of luck,” he writes. The Reward These are things that satisfy our craving. He writes, “Rewards are the end goal of every habit. . . .We chase rewards because they serve two purposes: (1) they satisfy us and (2) they teach us.” So, we sit down and write every day and eventually we get a book. That's super simplified, but whatever. There's also that second part about how they teach us, right? Clear writes, “Rewards teach us which actions are worth remembering in the future. Your brain is a reward detector. As you go about your life, your sensory nervous system is continuously monitoring which actions satisfy your desires and deliver pleasure. Feelings of pleasure and disappointment are part of the feedback mechanism that helps your brain distinguish useful actions from useless ones. Rewards close the feedback loop and complete the habit cycle.” So, to build a habit, he says, to change your behavior, you want to think of each step (he calls them laws) to do the behaviors. The keys, he said are these (all direct from the post linked above and below): It's pretty cool stuff, and you should probably check out his book or site if you're into this system and it rings true for you. But for writers, especially, his clues on how to break bad habits and build new ones are just wonderful. Give yourself a really obvious cue that it's time to write (an alarm/notification/specific time), and make it attractive (light a candle/put on music you actually like) and make it easy (make small word count or revision goals) and make it satisfying. DOG TIP OF THE PODCAST Pogie has some anxiety, but she works by the cue system. She makes the things she wants attractive to you via hugs and puppy dog looks. COOL EXERCISE Stuck not being able to build a writing habit? Check out MasterClass' morning pages exercise here. PLACES TO SUBMIT Crook's Corner Prize Eligibility: Debut novels set predominantly in the American South, published btwn January 1, 2023 and May 15, 2024 Prize: $5,000 Entry Fee: $35 Deadline: May 15, 2024 Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction Eligibility: All writers Prize: $1,000 + publication Entry fee: $30 Deadline: May 31, 2024 Stanley Kunitz Memorial Prize Eligibility: Poets under 40 years of age Prize: $1,000 Entry fee: $15 Deadline: May 15, 2024 Ploughshares Emerging Writers Contest Eligibility: Writers who have not published a book or a book coming out before April 2025 Prize: $2,000 + publication + review from Aevitas Creative Management Entry fee: $30 Deadline: May 15, 2024 OTHER LINKS Our random thought came from here. And here's a link to James Clear's post and page again. SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome. We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here. Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Subscribe

After you write something, it might look good. It might look amazing even. But how does it sound to the reader? Is it stiff, clunky, and off key? Or does it flow? In this week's episode, I share a perspective to improve your writing by focusing more on how it sounds when you read it […] The post Ep. 316 – The sound of good writing first appeared on Just Saying. The post Ep. 316 – The sound of good writing appeared first on Just Saying.