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We all know that television and movies simply don't have enough time to give us what REALLY happens in Law Enforcement circles, in particular, Crisis Negotiation but - what IS Hollywood giving us when it comes to Crisis Negotiation and understanding Mental Health? The answer is reasonably horrifying. There are so many details, scenarios, perspectives and processes that have to be shoved into a 43-minute package, and it's time to find out what Hollywood is offering us from Crisis Negotiator Trainer, Pat Doering, The Crisis Cop and Crisis Negotiator and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Morgan Krumeich. It's time for a Perspective Review of Criminal Minds, Season 1, Episode 9 - "Derailed" via WhatCopsWatch on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network.   The Perspective Reviews Podcast Connection Links:   Connect with The Host (and View Direct Contact information Below!) Subscribe to This Podcast & Listen Now!         Subscribe, Like, and Share Everywhere! Help Perspective Reviews Grow!   Rate this Podcast on iTunes! The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at iTunes! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an iTunes user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network! Links to Enjoy This  Film! It's easy to have the  same great experience from this film as we go! Hit the links below and get your copy of the film's soundtrack, score or even the movie itself!   Housekeeping -- The Crisis Cop Podcast: Check it Out! https://CrisisCop.Com -- Calling All Future Role Players! Got a knack for acting and thinking on your feet? Train the future of Law Enforcement via Crisis Negotiation and Tell Us You're Interested Today!  https://BlueBaggersProject.Com -- WhatCopsWatch/2GuysTalking is Now an Official USCCA Business Partner! -- Free Field Training: Inside this episode we welcome Officer Tommy Mottl from Free Field Training on YouTube (and now, from The Free Field Training Podcast effort) to share his perspective on - literally - the area that he has intimate knowledge about in the South Chicagoland area...   Two Great Ways to Listen/Watch! We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JByG1f9o2bo Timestamps for This Episode: 00:00 "Crisis Negotiation Training Insights" 14:34 FBI Training Scenarios Experience 23:55 "Power of Great Writing" 32:47 "Security Guard's Fatal Moment" 50:43 "Phenomenal Film on Schizophrenia" 53:31 "Negotiation and Priest Protocol" 01:08:31 "Realistic Brainstorming in Negotiations" 01:20:35 "Hostage Rescue Tactical Insights" 01:23:10 "Critical Hostage Communication Strategy" 01:40:37 Ron Howard's Passionate Direction 01:48:45 Situational Awareness and Safety 01:56:56 "Revenge and Obsession Spiral" 02:13:01 "Crisis, Counselors, and Modern Solutions" 02:17:57 "Surviving Trauma and Loss" 02:31:16 "Entertainment's Unsteady Landscape" 02:36:10 WhatCops Watch: Next Episode   Questions from This Episode: How accurately do you think Criminal Minds portrayed crisis negotiation and mental health issues in this episode, based on the insights shared byPat Doering, Mike Wilkerson and Dr. Morgan Krumeich What impact does the lack of realistic negotiation strategy in the TV episode have on viewers' understanding of real-life crisis response? Pat Doering and Mike Wilkerson share personal experiences with real-life hostage scenarios and negotiations. What stood out to you most in their comparisons between Hollywood and reality? The episode discusses the importance of not “playing into” a subject's delusions during negotiation. Why might affirming a delusional belief be risky, and what are alternative approaches? The team talks about the integration of mental health professionals into law enforcement responses. What are the potential challenges and benefits discussed concerning this collaboration? Both hosts and Dr. Morgan mention the rise in mental health-related crisis calls. How do you think police departments can best equip themselves to handle these situations? The episode criticizes the decision to send an additional "hostage" (Spencer) into the crisis situation as unrealistic and dangerous. Why is this problematic from a tactical and negotiation standpoint? With so much of the episode's critique revolving around writing choices for suspense versus realism, do you think it's possible for TV dramas to balance excitement and accuracy? Why or why not? The discussion touched on situational awareness, both in professional and personal life. How might increased public education on situational awareness benefit everyday safety? After watching this episode and listening to the breakdown, do you think shows like Criminal Minds help or hurt public perception of law enforcement, negotiation, and mental health crises? Why? Links from this Episode: Crisis Cop Podcast & Related Sites: Crisis Cop Podcast: https://crisiscop.com Crisis Cop Podcast Library: https://crisiscoppodcast.com Role Player & Crisis Negotiation Training: Blue Baggers Project – Professional role players for crisis negotiation training: https://bluebaggersproject.com Criminal Minds Viewing: Watch Criminal Minds on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/criminal-minds-518564c2-380b-4f4e-acc1-7c75a59c8ad9 Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/criminal-minds/ Referenced Books & Authors: "Mindhunter" by John Douglas: https://www.amazon.com/Mindhunter-Inside-Elite-Criminal-Unit/dp/0671023850 "Whoever Fights Monsters" by Robert Ressler: https://www.amazon.com/Whoever-Fights-Monsters-Serial-Killers/dp/0312059412 "Dark Dreams" by Roy Hazelwood: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Dreams-Legendary-Crimes-Investigator/dp/0312301439 Real-Life Case References & Negotiation: The Negotiator movie and real story review: https://twoguystalking.com/thenegotiator "Stalling for Time" by Gary Noesner (FBI Negotiator): https://www.amazon.com/Stalling-Time-Hostage-Negotiator-ebook/dp/B003F3PKTU/ National Tactical Officers Association: https://www.ntoa.org/ Mental Health & Psychology Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home Information about Tardive Dyskinesia: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/tardive-dyskinesia Referenced TV Shows & Films: Flashpoint (negotiation-focused show): https://www.amazon.com/Flashpoint-Season-1/dp/B002EIQB4E The Wire (cop drama): https://www.hbo.com/the-wire True Blood: https://www.hbo.com/true-blood Beautiful Mind (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268978/ Silence of the Lambs (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/ Podcast & Voice Broadcasting Services: EditorCore, for podcast editing: https://editorcore.com VoiceFarmers, for voice services: https://voicefarmers.com Show Contact & Feedback: Contact WhatCopsWatch.com: https://whatcopswatch.com/contact   Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: — What do YOU think of storytelling that we are given nowadays inside of what Hollywood shovels to us? Tell us now! — What did YOU think of the long-running television series, Criminal Minds? Tell us now! Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell us what you think! It's never too late to be an advertiser in this podcast, thanks to Perpetual Advertising! Contact WhatCopsWatch now and learn more about why podcasting allows your advertising dollar to live across millions of future listeners – FOREVER! Tell Us What You Think About WhatCopsWatch: Tell us what you think and we'll use your comments in a future ALL-FAN-INPUT Episode! Educating the public is what we've based all of our programming on and we're eager to connect with others who are doing it! Know about another podcast , YouTuber or other media generator making a difference in the way of perspective when it comes to law enforcement? Tell us about them now and we'll link to them and have them on a future episode of WhatCopsWatch.Com!   The Hosts of this Program: Morgan Krumeich Dr. Morgan Krumeich is a highly respected Clinical Psychologist and Crisis Negotiator, recognized for her expertise in working with first responders and law enforcement professionals. With a strong background in mental health care, she specializes in promoting wellness, resiliency, and effective crisis response among those who routinely face high-stress and traumatic situations. Based in Pittsburgh, Dr. Krumeich offers a blend of clinical skills and real-world application. She not only provides therapy and interventions, but also delivers training sessions designed to give law enforcement and EMS personnel the practical mental health tools they need to manage the rising tide of mental health calls in their daily work. Her passion for education stretches from teaching resiliency and post-traumatic stress management, to ensuring that professionals have access to resources tailored specifically to the demands of their fields. Dr. Krumeich is also an experienced member of a local crisis negotiation team,

We all know that television and movies simply don't have enough time to give us what REALLY happens in Law Enforcement circles, in particular, Crisis Negotiation but - what IS Hollywood giving us when it comes to Crisis Negotiation and understanding Mental Health? The answer is reasonably horrifying. There are so many details, scenarios, perspectives and processes that have to be shoved into a 43-minute package, and it's time to find out what Hollywood is offering us from Crisis Negotiator Trainer, Pat Doering, The Crisis Cop and Crisis Negotiator and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Morgan Krumeich. It's time for a Perspective Review of Criminal Minds, Season 1, Episode 9 - "Derailed" via WhatCopsWatch on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network.   The Perspective Reviews Podcast Connection Links:   Connect with The Host (and View Direct Contact information Below!) Subscribe to This Podcast & Listen Now!         Subscribe, Like, and Share Everywhere! Help Perspective Reviews Grow!   Rate this Podcast on iTunes! The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at iTunes! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an iTunes user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network! Links to Enjoy This  Film! It's easy to have the  same great experience from this film as we go! Hit the links below and get your copy of the film's soundtrack, score or even the movie itself!   Housekeeping -- The Crisis Cop Podcast: Check it Out! https://CrisisCop.Com -- Calling All Future Role Players! Got a knack for acting and thinking on your feet? Train the future of Law Enforcement via Crisis Negotiation and Tell Us You're Interested Today!  https://BlueBaggersProject.Com -- WhatCopsWatch/2GuysTalking is Now an Official USCCA Business Partner! -- Free Field Training: Inside this episode we welcome Officer Tommy Mottl from Free Field Training on YouTube (and now, from The Free Field Training Podcast effort) to share his perspective on - literally - the area that he has intimate knowledge about in the South Chicagoland area...   Two Great Ways to Listen/Watch! We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JByG1f9o2bo Timestamps for This Episode: 00:00 "Crisis Negotiation Training Insights" 14:34 FBI Training Scenarios Experience 23:55 "Power of Great Writing" 32:47 "Security Guard's Fatal Moment" 50:43 "Phenomenal Film on Schizophrenia" 53:31 "Negotiation and Priest Protocol" 01:08:31 "Realistic Brainstorming in Negotiations" 01:20:35 "Hostage Rescue Tactical Insights" 01:23:10 "Critical Hostage Communication Strategy" 01:40:37 Ron Howard's Passionate Direction 01:48:45 Situational Awareness and Safety 01:56:56 "Revenge and Obsession Spiral" 02:13:01 "Crisis, Counselors, and Modern Solutions" 02:17:57 "Surviving Trauma and Loss" 02:31:16 "Entertainment's Unsteady Landscape" 02:36:10 WhatCops Watch: Next Episode   Questions from This Episode: How accurately do you think Criminal Minds portrayed crisis negotiation and mental health issues in this episode, based on the insights shared byPat Doering, Mike Wilkerson and Dr. Morgan Krumeich What impact does the lack of realistic negotiation strategy in the TV episode have on viewers' understanding of real-life crisis response? Pat Doering and Mike Wilkerson share personal experiences with real-life hostage scenarios and negotiations. What stood out to you most in their comparisons between Hollywood and reality? The episode discusses the importance of not “playing into” a subject's delusions during negotiation. Why might affirming a delusional belief be risky, and what are alternative approaches? The team talks about the integration of mental health professionals into law enforcement responses. What are the potential challenges and benefits discussed concerning this collaboration? Both hosts and Dr. Morgan mention the rise in mental health-related crisis calls. How do you think police departments can best equip themselves to handle these situations? The episode criticizes the decision to send an additional "hostage" (Spencer) into the crisis situation as unrealistic and dangerous. Why is this problematic from a tactical and negotiation standpoint? With so much of the episode's critique revolving around writing choices for suspense versus realism, do you think it's possible for TV dramas to balance excitement and accuracy? Why or why not? The discussion touched on situational awareness, both in professional and personal life. How might increased public education on situational awareness benefit everyday safety? After watching this episode and listening to the breakdown, do you think shows like Criminal Minds help or hurt public perception of law enforcement, negotiation, and mental health crises? Why? Links from this Episode: Crisis Cop Podcast & Related Sites: Crisis Cop Podcast: https://crisiscop.com Crisis Cop Podcast Library: https://crisiscoppodcast.com Role Player & Crisis Negotiation Training: Blue Baggers Project – Professional role players for crisis negotiation training: https://bluebaggersproject.com Criminal Minds Viewing: Watch Criminal Minds on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/criminal-minds-518564c2-380b-4f4e-acc1-7c75a59c8ad9 Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/criminal-minds/ Referenced Books & Authors: "Mindhunter" by John Douglas: https://www.amazon.com/Mindhunter-Inside-Elite-Criminal-Unit/dp/0671023850 "Whoever Fights Monsters" by Robert Ressler: https://www.amazon.com/Whoever-Fights-Monsters-Serial-Killers/dp/0312059412 "Dark Dreams" by Roy Hazelwood: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Dreams-Legendary-Crimes-Investigator/dp/0312301439 Real-Life Case References & Negotiation: The Negotiator movie and real story review: https://twoguystalking.com/thenegotiator "Stalling for Time" by Gary Noesner (FBI Negotiator): https://www.amazon.com/Stalling-Time-Hostage-Negotiator-ebook/dp/B003F3PKTU/ National Tactical Officers Association: https://www.ntoa.org/ Mental Health & Psychology Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home Information about Tardive Dyskinesia: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/tardive-dyskinesia Referenced TV Shows & Films: Flashpoint (negotiation-focused show): https://www.amazon.com/Flashpoint-Season-1/dp/B002EIQB4E The Wire (cop drama): https://www.hbo.com/the-wire True Blood: https://www.hbo.com/true-blood Beautiful Mind (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268978/ Silence of the Lambs (film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/ Podcast & Voice Broadcasting Services: EditorCore, for podcast editing: https://editorcore.com VoiceFarmers, for voice services: https://voicefarmers.com Show Contact & Feedback: Contact WhatCopsWatch.com: https://whatcopswatch.com/contact   Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: — What do YOU think of storytelling that we are given nowadays inside of what Hollywood shovels to us? Tell us now! — What did YOU think of the long-running television series, Criminal Minds? Tell us now! Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!   Tell us what you think! It's never too late to be an advertiser in this podcast, thanks to Perpetual Advertising! Contact WhatCopsWatch now and learn more about why podcasting allows your advertising dollar to live across millions of future listeners – FOREVER! Tell Us What You Think About WhatCopsWatch: Tell us what you think and we'll use your comments in a future ALL-FAN-INPUT Episode! Educating the public is what we've based all of our programming on and we're eager to connect with others who are doing it! Know about another podcast , YouTuber or other media generator making a difference in the way of perspective when it comes to law enforcement? Tell us about them now and we'll link to them and have them on a future episode of WhatCopsWatch.Com!   The Hosts of this Program: Morgan Krumeich Dr. Morgan Krumeich is a highly respected Clinical Psychologist and Crisis Negotiator, recognized for her expertise in working with first responders and law enforcement professionals. With a strong background in mental health care, she specializes in promoting wellness, resiliency, and effective crisis response among those who routinely face high-stress and traumatic situations. Based in Pittsburgh, Dr. Krumeich offers a blend of clinical skills and real-world application. She not only provides therapy and interventions, but also delivers training sessions designed to give law enforcement and EMS personnel the practical mental health tools they need to manage the rising tide of mental health calls in their daily work. Her passion for education stretches from teaching resiliency and post-traumatic stress management, to ensuring that professionals have access to resources tailored specifically to the demands of their fields. Dr. Krumeich is also an experienced member of a local crisis negotiation team,

Tired of wading through terrible business books? Time for some literary palate cleansers. Candice Davis joins me to discuss the beautifully written books we turn to when we need rescuing from awful writing.  We share our reliable bangers - the guaranteed floor-fillers so to speak, that'll pull you out of a reading slump. Plus, why you should skip the Beloved film adaptation + how a former video editor became a fantasy writing genius on his first try. Look for more Fiction Pop-Ups – they're roughly every month. Books discussed in this episode: Beloved - Toni Morrison Paradise - Toni Morrison The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie The Memory Room - Mary Raico The White Book - Han Kang The Vegetarian - Han Kang Sonny's Blues - James Baldwin The City of Last Chances - Adrian Tchaikovsky Candice's Website:  candiceldavis.com Candice's Podcast:  Nothing but the Words Candice's Instagram: instagram.com/candiceldavis ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

We open today's episode talking about Happy Gilmore 2. After that, we settle in for a fun discussion about one of our favorite authors, Kurt Vonnegut, and five of his great writing tips that are still applicable today.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com. 

In our podcast review of Andor Season 2, Episodes 4–6, THE HIVE dives into the masterful storytelling, political tension, and character complexity that make this the best Star Wars since...well, Andor Season 1. These episodes blend heist-thriller pacing with meditations on loyalty, sacrifice, and rebellion. While the cast shines—especially Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, and Stellan Skarsgård—it's writer Tony Gilroy who stands as the true hero. His razor-sharp dialogue and slow-burn tension elevate Andor with a near-perfect blend of world-building, suspense, and surprising emotional depth. Follow at: Web www.PodcastCreative.net  562.455.4483 text or voice Instagram @wretchedhive77 Facebook.com @wretchedhivepodcast  

(image source: https://www.darwinsdoor.co.uk/timetour/the-ordovician-period.html) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Natasha Krech discuss Megalograptus, another nope of a creature but this time an ocean-bound nope, so it's slightly more forgivable. Wait, I've just been told they can sometimes go onto land anyway? Nope, nope, NOPE! From the Late Ordovician, this 3-foot eurypterid got its bizarre name due to being mistaken for a group of animals whose remains looked like hieroglyphs embedded on the rock, not because it was a great writer or anything. Then again, I'd read a book written by a Megalograptus. What the hell would it be about? “The Crust That Binds Us: A Politico Manifesto on Inter-Arthropod Cooperations.” Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/MatthewDonald. Also, you can get links to follow Matthew Donald and purchase his books at https://linktr.ee/matthewdonald. His latest book, Teslamancer, just released August 27th! And mild spoiler alert... there are kind of dinosaurs in it... mwuahahaha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Gooch is is an author, painter, and former art professor. He is the winner of the Bosque Publishing Prize for Fiction, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines and online. He holds an MFA from Western Michigan University. His short fiction has been published in The New Guard, Bosque Publishing, Etched Onyx, and Light and Dark Literary Magazine, among other publications. His first novel, Seren, is published by Apprentice House Press, will be available in April.  We talk about his novel Seren, creative writing, books and reading, favorite authors, searching for a muse, creativity and the price we pay for it, finding moments of ecstasy, writing advice, poets, the importance of following the oblique tangent of thought, overcoming the fear to take risk, highlights from his book, what makes for good endings, what makes books great, and much more; enjoy! Podcast show notes, including links to all the authors mentioned in the interview, are here Support the show through Patreon here

Geraldine DeRuiter joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about how being okay with yourself has become deeply radical, the role women have in the home and culinary world, our complex personal and societal relationship with food and feminism, body unkindness and the erosion of body trust, her blog the Everywhereist.com, getting used to imperfection, working with an editor, going viral multiple times, parasocial relationships and creating boundaries, winning a James Beard Award for her writing, and her new book If You Can't Take the Heat.    Also in this episode:  -Mario Batali and his cinnamon buns -resisting tying everything up with a bow -Nestle Road Pie   Books mentioned in this episode: Keys to Great Writing by Stephen Wilburs Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg How to Write a Damn Good Novel by James N. Frey Save the Cat by Blake Snyder On Writing by Stephen King I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Books by: Mindy Kaling, Phoebe Robinson, Jenny Lawson   Geraldine DeRuiter is a James Beard Award–winning blogger and bestselling author and the voice behind Everywhereist.com. She is the author of ALL OVER THE PLACE: ADVENTURES OF TRAVEL, TRUE LOVE, AND PETTY THEFT (Public Affairs, 2017) and the national bestseller IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT: TALES OF FOOD, FEMINISM, AND FURY (Crown, 2024). Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The New Yorker's Daily Shouts, Marie Claire, and Refinery 29. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, Rand. They are currently working on a cooking-themed video game and ordering too much takeout. Connect with Geraldine: Website: www.everywhereist.com Get her book: https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Cant-Take-Heat/dp/0593444485 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theeverywhereist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverywhereist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywhereist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Everywhereist/   — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Sorry for the longer episode, but I wanted to thank the folks that have sent me messages about my RPG-A-Day episodes, since I haven't found a good way to include them yet. I also talk about an RG with great writing, as well as create a rumor and tell a legend involving the fey.

(Reposted from D&D Journey of the Fifth Edition)   It is that time again! #RPGADAY2024! We are huge long time fans of RPGaDAY2024 and this is its 11th year!   August the 5th RPG with Great Writing!   Its going to be a great month! We will be doing the normal prompt along with the alternate options on both the dnd journey of the fifth edition podcast as well as I'm going to do the Alt list on the creative play and podcast network podcast just to change things up some ;)   Check out where RPGADAY started at https://www.autocratik.com/  Dresden Files RPG: Core Rulebook Volume 1 - Your Story by Leonard Balsera (27-Jul-2010) Hardcover Amazon link https://amzn.to/3T0V8w7 Dresden Files RPG: Your Story For FateFrom Evil Hat Productions PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80984/dresden-files-rpg-youar-story?affiliate_id=49631 Dresden Files RPG: Your Story, Our World [BUNDLE] For Fate From Evil Hat Productions PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80986/dresden-files-rpg-your-story-our-world-bundle?affiliate_id=49631   Planegea Cover Cover Art: Anna Podedworna (If you want to see can't see the art in The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea, please go to https://dndjourneyofthefifthedition.podbean.com/e/rpgaday2024-august-the-4th/ ) The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Hardcover – January 1, 2023 https://amzn.to/4dyb6p0 The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 Planegea is primal fantasy roleplaying, in the first and wildest of all worlds, where the planes of existence have not yet separated. If you're looking to pick up a copy please use our affiliate links: The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Hardcover at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aOnrE1 The Planegea GM Screen at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aW76gt The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Digital copy at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Echoes of Planegea (Planegea) adventures at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/459300/echoes-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast

It is that time again! #RPGADAY2024! We are huge long time fans of RPGaDAY2024 and this is its 11th year!   August the 5th RPG with Great Writing!   Its going to be a great month! We will be doing the normal prompt along with the alternate options on both the dnd journey of the fifth edition podcast as well as I'm going to do the Alt list on the creative play and podcast network podcast just to change things up some ;)   Check out where RPGADAY started at https://www.autocratik.com/  Dresden Files RPG: Core Rulebook Volume 1 - Your Story by Leonard Balsera (27-Jul-2010) Hardcover Amazon link https://amzn.to/3T0V8w7 Dresden Files RPG: Your Story For FateFrom Evil Hat Productions PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80984/dresden-files-rpg-youar-story?affiliate_id=49631 Dresden Files RPG: Your Story, Our World [BUNDLE] For Fate From Evil Hat Productions PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80986/dresden-files-rpg-your-story-our-world-bundle?affiliate_id=49631   Planegea Cover Cover Art: Anna Podedworna (If you want to see can't see the art in The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea, please go to https://dndjourneyofthefifthedition.podbean.com/e/rpgaday2024-august-the-4th/ ) The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Hardcover – January 1, 2023 https://amzn.to/4dyb6p0 The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea PDF at drivethrurpg.com  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 Planegea is primal fantasy roleplaying, in the first and wildest of all worlds, where the planes of existence have not yet separated. If you're looking to pick up a copy please use our affiliate links: The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Hardcover at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aOnrE1 The Planegea GM Screen at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aW76gt The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Digital copy at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427037/planegea-5e-standard-edition-the-star-shaman-s-song-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 The Star-Shaman's Song of Planegea Echoes of Planegea (Planegea) adventures at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/459300/echoes-of-planegea-planegea?affiliate_id=49631 Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast

Joe reveals his pick for "RPG with great writing" for #RPGaDay2024! The compact and witty Risus by S. John Ross takes the top spot in today's challenge. Share your thoughts via:

Send us a Text Message.The early 1900s were made up of the foundation layers for our great profession. Incredible ideas. Great Writing. Things we all use still today. However, there were a few odd ideas out there, too. Here's a collection of ten of those odd quotes on everything from bowel movements, your thyroid, and your ability to fight that made up these fine individuals' thoughts around what led to success in sales.@saleshistorian on Instagram - daily quotes, pics & comics from the past@saleshistorian on X - daily quotes, pics & comics from the pastThe Transparent Sales Leader - The book on revenue leadership, which includes several quotes and lessons from sales' past.The Transparency Sale - the first book, (ironically) named one of the top 100 sales books of all time.Support the Show.

In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, we dig deep into the concept of 'voice', an often ambiguous term that confounds many writers. Voice is a unique blend of the author's own perspective, their narrative choices, and their characters' personalities. I offer actionable advice on how to discover and refine one's author's voice, choose the right narrator, and develop compelling character voices. This episode is a comprehensive guide to mastering the intricate layers of voice in fiction writing. It includes practical examples and references to resources like James Scott Bell's book Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing.00:00 Unlocking Your Unique Author's Voice01:32 Diving Deep into the Craft of Writing Voice03:07 Exploring the Layers of Voice in Writing03:22 Mastering Your Author's Voice08:35 Navigating the Narrator's Voice14:59 Crafting Distinct Character Voices22:03 Final Takeaways and Recommended Resources for WritersResources:Recommended Reading: Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action For the Page, Stage, and Screen by Robert McKeeThe Anatomy of Story by John Truby, pages 310-319Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing by James Scott BellQuestions to define your character's personality, attitude, and attributes which will define their voice from James Scott Bell's Voice: The Secret Power to Great Writing “What is your character's dominant impression? What adjective describes their personality, and what noun describes who they are in the story's world? What do they look like? How do they think they look? How do they feel about their appearance? What is their basic background?Where did they grow up? How did their caregivers treat them?What were the economic conditions? What's their level of education?What are their hobbies, likes, dislikes, and general interests?What major life-altering events occurred in their formative years? Bell specifically says sixteen, but that's too narrow for me. I like: What significant events shaped the worldview they hold in the story present? What do they desire (yearn for) more than anything in the world? What hole inside them do they desperately want to fill? What do they think will fill it?”Support the Show.To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/ https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

"Be kind to yourself and just get going, because even if you are just writing a little bit, for a few hours a week - it adds up" - Kimberly SullivanWelcome to Episode #94:Today I have a conversation with fiction writer Kimberly Sullivan and her recent novel Rome's Last Noble Palace.  Kimberly loves to weave a story that includes a contemporary and a historical perspective, in this case dual timelines. It is quite an alchemical process and a wonderful story about two women from different centuries in Rome, with one place in common - the Palazzo Brancaccio. Kimberly and I have beautiful chat about the writing process. Kimberly shares great advice on fiction writing and how she approaches the craft and the creativity of bringing it all together on the page and into book form.  This is a lovely chat about her book Rome's Last Noble Palace and Kimberly's writing and traveling adventures in Italy - Enjoy….Rome's Last Noble Palace by Kimberly SullivanTwo women. Two different centuries. One attic roomVisit for books, news, blog and travel news:  Kimberly Sullivan &  Instagram @kimberlyinromeFeisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women at Net GalleyListen to our first conversation on the Podcast Series: Drink Wine and Be BeautifulNb: Women's Fiction Day is on June 8, 2024.... Find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.life© 2024  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2024Support the Show.

Let's get clear about clarity! Clarity in writing is one of those ideas we take for granted - of course, good writing is "clear." But what does that mean? In this week's episode, Liz and Ariel chat with Mara Eller, writing teacher and editor, about how to achieve clarity in your writing. Mara teaches that clarity is about how you communicate your ideas with the reader - and so you have to start by clarifying those ideas.Connect with Mara on Instagram @mara.eller.Learn more about Mara's work and register for her new class, "The Soul and Science of Great Writing" here: https://www.maraeller.com/classes.Register for our May Map Your Book cohort now!

Creativity and curiosity lie at the heart of great writing skills, but nurturing this ability can pose difficulties for English educators at every level. This week, we welcome English teachers Luke Boatright (@CPAenglish) and Glynn Palmer-Bell (@teachEnglishLit) to talk about all things writing. Alongside PiXL CEO, Rachel Johnson, they discuss what great writing can open young people up to, exploring their top tips to encourage more inquisitiveness, honing student's imaginative skills, discussing their preferences for descriptive writing vs narrative writing, and recounting experiences that every English teacher in the nation can relate to. From addressing the importance of reading for pleasure amongst their students and the impact this has on writing, to dissecting how to approach questions on structure, to practical techniques like slow writing and ‘vetoing exercises' – Join Rachel, Luke and Glynn to reflect on the power of mastering great writing and how to teach students to tap into it.   If you are already a PiXL member head over to our website to download our 'How To' guides and or 'Strive for Success' student workbook aimed at KS4 students. If you are interested in finding out more about being a PiXL member, email membership@pixl.org.uk If you are new here, the ‘How do you teach?' podcast from PiXL explores the key areas that pupils find challenging in English and Science. Expert educationalists from our network suggest practical approaches you can take as teachers to help your students strive for success now. Episodes are released weekly episodes to help you support your pupils over this crucial period. English episodes are released on a Monday and Science on a Tuesday. "How do you teach?" is a We Are In Beta production.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He currently works at La Trobe University as a Senior Lecturer, Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement and the Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs. He is also the founder of Think Forward Educators. Nathaniel first appeared on the Knowledge for Teachers podcast in episode 20 and unpacked some of the FAQ about the science of learning. This time they delve into the messy world of teaching writing. He explains how writing is a complex skill and provides practical strategies for sequencing the teaching of grammar and integrating writing into the curriculum. Resources mentioned: Wexler and Hochman - The Writing Revolution William Van Cleave - Writing Matters Think Forward Educators Ochre Education La Trobe Short Courses: Masterclass: Developing Great Writing Skills - Once off - 19 March 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/masterclass-developing-great-writing-skills Improving Writing - The Science and Linguistics of Writing - Starting 16 April 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/improving-writing-the-science-and-linguistics-of-writing The Science of Teaching Writing - Starting 4 June 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/the-science-of-teaching-writing     You can connect with:Nathaniel Twitter: @NathanielRSwain Facebook Linkedin Website: www.nathanielswain.com        You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

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This week, Gurwitch falls hard for author Lorrie Moore's latest book, “I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home”. What makes this collection of short stories great? Well, three three things, which Annabelle lists, including examples of each of those things. Plus, the sweet, sweet sound of car honk support.Things You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekHow it's possible to steal $2 billion dollars of art by stuffing paintings down your pantsDNA-testing dog poopYard bobcatsThis episode is sponsored by…Microdose GummiesMicrodose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. To get free shipping & 30% off your first order, go to Microdose.com, and use code TINY Mentioned in the showLorrie Moore's I Am Homeless if This Is Not My HomeDo YOU have a tiny victory to share? Call the Tiny Victories Hotline: (323) 285-1675We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we'll assume we're just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven't been in touch with for ages? Victory! We only ask that you try to keep messages to under a minute so we're able to play it on the show.If you prefer, you can record a tiny victory on your phone and then email us the audio. Email: TinyVictories@maximumfun.orgHOW TO @ USTwitter@GetTinyPod@LAGurwitch@ImLauraHouse@Swish (producer Laura Swisher)Instagram@GetTinyPod

Melanie Broder, Head of Content at Slite (and an old co-worker of Jimmy's!) joins the show today.Melanie is a writer and teacher in New York, who currently runs the Slite blog and newsletter. Slite is a modern knowledge base that drives action, thoughtful collaboration and confident decision-making for its users.Jimmy and Melanie chat about the process at Slite, from content frequency to Melanie's tips for editing for the right audience. They also chat about Slite's new AI feature, “Ask”. Ask uses artificial intelligence to find relevant answers to a question based on all documents in your company's database. For example, “How do I log my days off” will result in a concise answer and even reference the documents it garnered the information from.To find out more about Slite, visit slite.com. To learn more about Melanie, you can find her on LinkedIn and on her website - melaniebroder.com/  Content, Briefly is brought to you by Superpath - content marketing's best place to network, learn and grow your skills. Come for the connections, stay for the camaraderie.

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Alka Joshi the bestselling author of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Her most recent book, The Perfumist of Paris, completes The Jaipur Series which launched her writing career and immediately endeared her to the world. Alka's debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and was acquired by Netflix for a series starring Freida Pinto which is due in 2023.  Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the US since she was nine, having spent her formidable years assimilating into American culture in Iowa before she came west and earned her BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. You can find her at alkajoshi.com and on Instagram: @thealkajoshi Facebook: alkajoshi2019  Twitter: @alkajoshi and LINKEDIN: thealkajoshi. About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.To get updates and writing tips from master storytellers, follow me onFacebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.Until then, be well and keep reading!In service with love,Holly

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns addresses the much-asked question, "Can great writing be taught?"

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on March 2 at 11EST 10CST 9MT 8PST when her guest will be best selling author David Putnam and renowned book reviewer Fran Lewis. For more info about David  https://dwputnam.wordpress.com/books/ For more info on Fran  https://www.blogtalkradio.com/fran-lewis for more info on Marsha http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com    

Welcome to Feedback with EarBuds, the podcast recommendation podcast.Subscribe to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/cIcBuHThis week's theme is Great Writing for the Ear. The curators are Andrew Beck Grace, Chip Brantley, and Connor Towne O'Neill, writers and producers of NPR's White Lies.Why did they choose this theme?:"Collaborating on a longform nonfiction show like White Lies requires us to work through many, many drafts of each episode. And that iterative, workshop-y process can sometimes disrupt the rhythm and squeeze the intimacy out of a piece of writing. When that happens, we revisit some of our favorite moments from shows and love to remind ourselves what great writing for the ear sounds like."Sponsor:- Bad Watchdog: https://pod.link/1665650370- Black Podcasters Association: https://blackpodcastersassociation.com/- Why We Mine: https://pod.link/1646468988Links mentioned in this episode:Email Arielle: arielle@earbuds.audioLast week's podcast picks: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/2023-archiveWhite Lies from NPR: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510343/white-liesRealm Media: https://www.realm.fm/Fiction Podcast Pairing: https://pod.link/1668224212Lauren Passell's Life Hacker article: https://lifehacker.com/12-of-the-best-podcasts-celebrating-black-history-and-c-1850105617Tell Me About It: http://tmaipod.com/Trailer Park Podcast: https://trailerparkpodcast.crd.co/Podnews: https://podnews.net/This week's podcast spotlight is Deep Cover: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/deep-coverHere are this week's podcast picks:Detention By DesignDeliberate IndifferenceWind of ChangeFloodlinesSerialFind the list here: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/great-writing-for-the-ear-podcast-recommendations_____Apply to have your podcast spotlit: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/podcast-spotlightsSubmit to our Community section: https://962udey3mps.typeform.com/to/zZadg6y2EarBuds Blog: http://earbuds.audio/blogCurate a list: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-curators-formFollow us on Twitter @earbudspodcol: https://twitter.com/EarbudsPodColFollow us on Facebook at EarBuds Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/earbudspodcastcollectiveFollow us on Instagram @earbudspodcastcollective: https://www.instagram.com/earbudspodcastcollective/Website: http://earbuds.audio/__________CREDITS:Written by Devon DiComoWritten and produced by Arielle NissenblattEngineered by Daniel Tureck

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Dr. Catherine Raven is a former national park ranger at Glacier, Mount Rainier, North Cascades, Voyageurs, and Yellowstone national parks. She earned a PhD in biology from Montana State University, holds degrees in zoology and botany from the University of Montana, and is a member of American Mensa and Sigma Xi (which I had to look up and discovered translates to Companions in Zealous Research.) Her natural history essays have appeared in American Scientist, Journal of American Mensa, and Montana Magazine. About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is the author of four historical fiction novels, and her debut novel, The Virgin's Knot,was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her books have been published in eleven countries and translated into nine languages. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome and her love of Shel Silverstein's poetry. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.To get updates, inspiration, and writing tips from the world's master storytellers, follow me @hollylynnpayne onFacebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.Until then, be well and keep reading!

In this episode, WBU goes Hollywood as Adam Novak, Author and Head of the Story Department at William Morris Endeavor Agency, joins us for a drink and a chat about the art of writing great stories. After 33 years of doing script coverage for some of the greatest movies of the last 25 years, and writing 4 of his own novels as well, Adam distills his vast knowledge down to the 5 Rules of Great Writing. Adam regales us with stories from his career in Hollywood, and how it informed much of the subject matter of his own work, including his latest novel, Rat Park, available now on Amazon. Enjoy!   Drinks: Cisco Brewers Wandering Haze Hazy IPA, Terrapin Beer Company Hopsecutioner IPA Coke Zero Links: Rat Park, available now in paperback and audio versions - https://a.co/d/fjgS4kw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatbubblesup/message

Ray and Blaise discuss Tarantino's ninth film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Blaise yells at Ray for not knowing his history, part of the storyline, as well as the world for not understanding how good Tarantino's writing is, his expertise in pitting character vs. character within his films. Ray and Blaise forlorn the absence of tough men in Hollywood. Video version available on Blaise Weller's youtube channel.

This week Cassie Sanchez, author of “Chasing the Darkness”, joins the A.R.T. Podcast family!

Take a trip around the world with Alexander Wolff, one of the most lyrical writers of his era. He shares some gems from chronicling basketball's international growth during his 36 years at Sports Illustrated. We're in a car with him, Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra at 3 a.m. We tag along to remote Asia where royalty wasn't keen on man-to-man D. We hear about Jerry Tarkanian making an offer that Alex refused. Go to Tobacco Road and learn the differences between Dean Smith and Mike Krzyzewski. Alex recounts the college version of Michael Jordan, and how MJ helped spread hoops around the planet. We also talk a little football as Alex explains the backstory of his open letter to The U and its blowback from outraged Miami fans.   The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recognized Wolff with its 2011 Curt Gowdy Media Award for lifetime contributions to the game as a print journalist. Alex joined Sports Illustrated as a researcher in September 1980 after earning a bachelor's degree in history with honors from Princeton, where he had served as a freelance writer for the Trenton Times. Wolff became a writer at SI in 1982, at age 25, and the magazine named him a senior writer in 1985.   Besides basketball, Wolff also covered the Olympics, the World Cup, the World Series, every Grand Slam tennis event, and the Tour de France before leaving Sports Illustrated and SI.com in 2016 as the longest-tenured writer on staff. He reported from China, Cuba, Russia and Iran, and often wrote about issues where and sports and society intersect.   Wolff's work has been anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing, Best Sports Stories, Sports Illustrated's Fifty Years of Great Writing, and The Princeton Anthology of Writing. In 1996, Alex collaborated with Hoop Dreams filmmakers Peter Gilbert and Steve James to make Team of Broken Dreams, which detailed the impact of the Yugoslav crisis on basketball players from the Balkans. The documentary, based on one of Wolff's Sports Illustrated articles and broadcast on NBC, was nominated for an Emmy and won the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Media Award. When he served as president of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, Wolff helped found the USBWA's Full Court Press journalism scholarship and seminar program. He is the former owner of the now defunct Vermont Frost Heaves, which won American Basketball Association championships in 2007 and 2008.   Wolff is the author or co-author of seven books about basketball: Wolf also edited and introduced a collection of basketball writing for the Library of America in 2018 called “Basketball: Great Writing about America's Game.”   “Endpaper: A Family Story of Books, War, Escape, and Home” is Wolff's latest book, published in 2021. He explores the lives of his grandfather and father, who were both born in Germany and later became American citizens.   Check out Alex's website: https://alexanderwolff.com/   Read articles that Alex wrote for Sports Illustrated: https://alexanderwolff.com/stories-for-sports-illustrated/   Follow him on Twitter: @alexander_wolff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These 10 rules have helped me live a more satisfied and happier writing life. They were learned the hard way. Juggling writing with working or other full-time responsibilities is often a daily and ongoing struggle of time management and expectations. It can be disappointing and frustrating. Experience is a great but brutal teacher, yet one that helped me to come to terms with my life, available time, resources, and expectations. Maybe they will help you too. #writingtips #authoradvice

Nicolas Cole shares the lessons he's learned as one of the internet's most-read writers, including why he's fascinated with reverse engineering written work—from James Patterson novels to Twitter threads—into templates writers can use, why all great writing changes the reader, why his superpower is his ability to endure boring things for longer than others, and so much more. “It takes you a really long time to realize that great writing has very little to do with you. It will change you in the process. It can be about you, yourself, your heart, and your story. Everything can be in it, but has to ultimately be about the reader.” — Nicolas Cole EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-playbook     FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/nicolas-cole-playbook-transcript    CHAPTERS (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:25) - Using Templates to Write Exponentially Faster (00:06:54) - Nicolas Cole's Favorite Books: Gary Halbert's Writing and Portnoy's Complaint (00:11:20) - Nicolas's Daily Routine and Not Disrupting Flow States (00:15:05) - The Power of Enduring Boring Things (00:16:24) - Nicolas's Writing Process and Focusing on the Right Thing (00:19:25) - Nicolas Cole's Favorite Writing Tools (Reedsy's Book Editor) (00:21:43) - Why All Great Writing Changes the Reader (00:24:33) - How Sharing Work Publicly Changed Nicolas' Life (00:27:27) - The Advice Nicolas Would Give His Younger Self ABOUT THE GUEST Nicolas Cole is one of the most-read writers on the Internet. Over the past decade, he's written over 5,000 articles online and ghostwritten for over 300 Founders, C-level executives, NYT best-selling authors, and Grammy-winning musicians. He's also the Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30, which is one of the largest cohort-based writing courses online, as well as Typeshare and Category Pirates.

Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow's 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Nicolas Cole. In it, Nicolas Cole shares their favorite books, tools, habits, and more.

To be candid, Matthew Stibbe's writing tips got our juices flowing so quickly that we set everything else aside to immediately apply them.  Matthew has created marketing strategies, content, and campaigns for clients like Microsoft, Google, HP and LinkedIn. He also contributed to Wired, Forbes, and Popular Science.  This guy has great writer written all over him! This 30-minute conversation may change the way you write forever.  Why is writing so difficult? Sometime in the last couple of decades, writing has dramatically changed. We got lost in the new age of internet, and “21 reasons why you should be doing this” is the type of headline that fills up our Google search page daily.   So, where's the sweet spot? Should we keep trying to fill up headlines and excruciatingly describe every detail to improve our SEO? Or should we simply write to our heart's content?  Here are some questions to get you thinking in the right direction (pro-tip: all of them are answered in the podcast episode!)  Should your writing include a lot of hype and longer text?  Should you go for short simple words or aim for more complex ones to make the text more interesting?  Would cutting your text in half make it less memorable?  Matthew is CEO at Articulate Marketing, a UK marketing agency specializing in the technology sector. Also, his geek credentials are strong. Previously, he was founder and CEO at Intelligent Games, a 70-person computer games company where he designed games for LEGO and produced two games based on Dune.  Thanks to him, our writing changed right after this conversation and that is why we MUST insist that you give this episode a listen. Not only that, but we also encourage you all to write a page of whatever you're currently working on as soon as you are done listening. The results will speak for themselves!  -------   This Manage 2 Win Podcast episode is brought to you by Habitly.  I (David) review Habitly best practices regularly, and teach these essential people skills to clients weekly.  This advice has changed my life, and made millions for our clients.  I started developing Habitly content in 2004.  Habitly's powerful best practices have now been taught to thousands of people worldwide.  For instance, you can learn how to Create time in your day;  Get more from meetings;  Stay calm;  Achieve significant targets;  and Become a great leader.  Simply study and apply the expert knowledge provided in Habitly courses and micro-learning episodes.   Whether you're just out of college, or someone with over 20 years work experience, learn the habits of highly successful people on Habitly.    Test drive Habitly for 7 days on us!  This includes full access to the entire Habitly knowledgebase – www.habitly.com. 

Writing is active. You have to do it to get better at it. In this episode of the podcast, Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson discuss a powerful writing exercise to help you tap into your own personal experiences to dramatically improve your writing.Show Notes:Michael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com/watchlist

Great writing requires two things. If you aren't paying attention, you'll easily drop one of them, and your writing will suffer. Pay attention if you want to make it as a professional writer.Show NotesMichael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com/watchlist

What do great writing teachers have in common? They all engage in these three practices! Listen to see which of these methods you already use, and which you could start adopting today. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/literaryanalysis https://www.ebteacher.com/eb-teachers-club-2021 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: H

To find out more about our FREE Live Workshop, click the following link: https://writinginstruction.lpages.co/july-2022-workshop-registration-page/ What do great writing teachers have in common? They all engage in these three practices! Listen to see which of these methods you already use, and which you could start adopting today. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/literaryanalysis https://www.ebteacher.com/eb-teachers-club-2021 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: H

Episode 2 of our series on Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse brings us to Mallrats!Join us as we dive into the bridge movie that sets us up for whats to come. Insane cast, great acting, Great Writing, goofy story... Whats not to love?! Come find out!

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 22 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, with more than 3 million copies in print in 34 languages. Her essay collection, The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship, was drawn from her newspaper column syndicated by Tribune Media, and her other essays have been widely anthologized and published in magazines worldwide, and incorporated into school curricula. She served on the Fiction jury for the 2003 National Book Awards, and served as editor-in-chief of Merit Press, a Young Adult imprint under the aegis of Simon and Schuster. She is a Distinguished Fellow at the Ragdale Foundation and a DeWitt Clinton Readers Digest Fellow at the Macdowell Colony. Mitchard has also taught in the MFA programs for Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts, Miami University of Ohio and Western New England University. She lives on Cape Cod with her husband and their nine children. Author Website: https://jacquelynmitchard.com/Twitter FacebookInstagramGoodreadsAbout the host:Holly Lynn Payne is a writing coach and internationally published author in eleven countries whose work has been translated into nine languages. Her most recent novel, Damascena:The Tale of Roses and Rumi, has been optioned for a film series. She is the founder of Skywriter Books, an award-winning small press, publishing consultancy and writing coaching service. The former CEO and founder of Booxby, she lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her labrador retriever, Lady Gaia. To learn more about her writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.

As creative writers, we all LOVE those writing days where time seems to fly past without us even noticing. We are just SO wrapped up in our beautiful little world - we could do this FOREVER. You know what I'm talking about. Call it "writer's high" being "in flow" or finding that state of perfect focus, we all want to access this place on demand: but how do we do that? How do we get into the writing mood quickly and when we actually need to be writing our manuscripts? Good news... you don't have to wait for the muse! In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie are delving into some very specific creative writing rituals and methods to get you into a clear, focused, writing mood... and smash those words. Let's get into this! Like this episode? Give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

The journey of being an entrepreneur is multifaceted, prompting you with many hats to wear and roles to fulfill. A key task for successful business owners is effectively communicating your expertise and impact to stakeholders. Entrepreneurs can add value to their businesses by developing their writing skills, which will allow for improved communication of thoughts and ideas. From award nominations to grant applications to business proposals, strong writing skills are the competitive advantage that everyone can leverage with the proper training.That's where powerful writing comes in! My conversation with retired USAF Colonel Carla Bass was insightful and inspiring as she illuminated the importance of great writing and the possibilities that it provides.  In her quest to “banish bureaucratic blather,” Carla provides strategies that can help you take your writing from mediocre to life-changing.  If you ever questioned the importance of writing as a business owner, this episode is for you! Join us in Episode 402, with Carla Bass, founder of Write To Influence!, as she shares why she started the business and some of her greatest accomplishments. We dive deep into why it's important for entrepreneurs to have effective writing skills, and how this skill is empowering and considered the “lifeblood” of organizations. Our discussion is filled with tips and word sculpting tools to help make writing your entrepreneurial superpower.Thriving Points:Powerful writing changes lives. - Carla BassIt's so gratifying to be able to empower people and improve their own lives by teaching them how to write. - Carla BassIn terms of writing as painting, the more detail you add, the more it comes into focus.  - Carla BassThere's often a space constraint and you think there should be less words and it's often about cutting out a number of words versus the sculpting aspect which is actually allowing your message to come through within the space that you have. - Nikki RogersOther resources mentioned:Write to Influence!: Personnel Appraisals, Resumes, Awards, Grants, Scholarships, Internships, Reports, Bid Proposals, Web Pages, Marketing, and More by Carla BassThe Outlander Series by Diana GabaldonThe Heist by Daniel Silva Get to Know the Guest:Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret.) is the founder of Write to Influence!, a coaching and consulting firm focused on unlocking and nurturing the writing skills of organizations and individuals to craft compelling messages.  Writing powerfully was central to her success in the Air Force and continues to propel her work in the federal government.  Carla is the award-winning author of Write to Influence!, the creator of the virtual course, “Catapult Your Career -- Write to Influence!'', and a sought-after public speaker and workshop facilitator. She teaches individuals how to leverage powerful writing to open the doors to opportunity. Connect with Carla:WebsiteAbout the Show:     Women Thriving in Business features candid unscripted conversations with entrepreneurs, business experts, authors, and academics aimed at contributing to business success. Connect with Nikki:LinkedInInstagram

In this episode of the We Should Pray Podcast, we're going to talk about tragedy, specifically in Fr. Matt's experience as a Lions fan and in his writing of poetry. View the episode on YouTube Want New Music Every Month from Amanda? Become a Patron: amandavernon.com/patron

When you read great writing, it has a magical quality. Those words can transport you to faraway worlds or help you see things you never saw before. Great writing can also help you learn something that will change your life. But where does great writing come from? And more importantly, how can we create it? On today's episode, Kent answers these questions and also explains why your first draft is important. *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.  Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more! Connect with Kent:  https://DailyWriterLife.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders  

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Copyblogger Podcast. My name is Tim Stoddart (@timstodz), thank you so much for joining me. Today is an exciting day. After a year of hiatus, I am starting the Copyblogger podcast back up. We've had an exciting year with the launch of Copyblogger Pro. Our online business community is thriving and the results our members are seeing has been a priority. In addition, we launched Digital Commerce Partners, which is an industry leading content and SEO agency, dedicated to help entrepreneurs market their products and make more money. Things are in full swing, and the time has come to bring back our podcast. The Copyblogger podcast is returning with a familiar format. I will be interviewing the worlds most successful online entrepreneurs, and dissecting the tricks, habits and processes that has helped them establish profitable online businesses. Each episode of the Copyblogger Podcast will be published on YouTube. It's an exciting time for online entrepreneurship, and I can't be more excited about this week's guest. My guest this week is Anne-Laure Le Cunff. She's the founder of Ness Labs, which is an online platform and dedicated to helping you build a lab for your mind with neuroscience-based content and conversations. In this episode, Anne-Laure and I speak about her writing process and why she thinks Ness labs has been so successful. We talk about her plans to grow an in person community, and why building her newsletter has been one of the best business choices she has made. Anne-Laure is intelligent and honest. I had a great time speaking with her. She gives so many tips and pointers to help you become a better writer, a better marketer, and help you grow a bigger more profitable business. With that, please help me welcome, Anne-Laure Le Cunff. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/copyblogger-podcast/message

David Friedman is a sports writer and a basketball griot. We go deep on best basketball books, sports writers, Scottie Pippen, and how to understand the game.You can read David's basketball specific work here and his general sports writing, especially focusing on chess, here.In the podcast, David mentions ten outstanding sports writers. They are:David HalberstamRalph WileySam SmithCharley RosenRoland LazenbyKevin DingMarty BellDick DeVenzioTom CallahanPete AxthelmGet on Amazon and start building your basketball library.You can get the Benbo podcast in all your preferred formats, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, by pasting this link, which is the Benbo podcast RSS feed, into your podcast provider of choice.For example, in Apple all you need to do is:Open the Podcasts app.Tap Library.Tap Edit in the upper right corner, and then tap "Add a Show by URL..." Enter your RSS feed URL.Tap Subscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

OUR FAMILY WRITING CURRICULUM K - 12 (How We Raise Confident and JOYFUL Writers) | Find out what programs I use. What do I look for in a writing assignment? Do you feel like your kids hate writing practice? Let me reassure you that it's not just YOU! Writing is a skill, not a subject: HERE'S WHY! RESOURCES: Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Own-Classical-Curriculum/dp/0898706602 MY RELATED VIDEOS AND CONTENT: Exploring Nature with Children Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnjFEepWTl8 __________ If you're new to homeschooling, want fresh ideas, need a parent community, and are ready to reboot your family culture, join VERITY ED. My goal is to help other parents reclaim their role as primary educators of their children. Click like, hit subscribe, follow VERITY ED, and visit verityed.com where you can find other great resources. __________ SAY HI TO VERITY ED: Youtube: Verity Ed - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTf27-n8UbE6L7LHYdPc2w/ Instagram: @verityed - https://www.instagram.com/verity_ed/ Facebook: @verityed - https://www.facebook.com/VerityEd Twitter: @ErikaAhern2 - https://twitter.com/ErikaAhern2 SUPPORT VERITY ED: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/verityed - Great content takes time and resources, and YOU can join an exclusive group of supporters with access to special content. PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3tJep2YaadAqormwOp4r2R SHOP: http://verityed.com/shop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erika239/support

In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe shares 5 game-changing, easy to remember tips that will help writers learn how to reveal true character through action. It's show, don't tell storytelling at its finest, with tips that can help writers take their stories to the next level immediately. This is a must for fiction writers. Support the show (https://paypal.me/missionranchfilms?locale.x=en_US)

[Ep 169] I'm glad to be back after an unexpected and lengthy break when I needed to care for a relative during a complicated emergency. I'm sorry I didn't have a way to let you know in the midst of it, but it looks like things are slowing down and stabilizing. I'm back in business—able to encourage and support you and your writing again. Before my break, we were discussing how to be a better writer. I focused on small, quick wins to help you improve your writing right away with tips and tweaks. If you implement them, you will see a difference in your writing right away. But I realized I want you to see how all writing advice fits into the bigger picture of how we arrive at great writing, so I wanted to share with you the 6+1 Traits. Boost all seven traits, and you will be a better writer. 6 + 1 Traits of Great Writing The 6+1 Traits, developed by Education Northwest and promoted by the National Education Association, provides K-12 educators a way to teach and evaluate student writing. I used these categories with high school students and found that whatever their projects—essays, term papers, and creative writing projects like poetry and short stories—the seven traits gave me a way to instruct and provide input. And the traits gave them a way to think through how to make any given piece clear and strong. Not Just for Kids: Use the 6+1 Traits for Your Own Projects While it may be geared for training young writers, the categories are useful for all ages and all levels of writing experience. Whether you're writing a blog post, a social media update, or a book—fiction or nonfiction—the 6+1 Traits serve as useful reminders and guides for all stages of the writing process, from idea and developmental stages down to the final proofread. I love that they don't focus disproportionately on conventions—usage, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. It includes that as one of the traits, but only one of the key characteristics of writing. By exploring each trait instead of fixating on one or two, we don't neglect areas that need attention. In fact, examining all the traits, we identify strengths and weakness not only in a given project but also in ourselves as a writer. They help us move toward excellence. The Traits What are the traits? Ideas Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions The “+ 1” trait is Appearance. Appearance is optional because it doesn't relate to the writing itself—it's about how we present our writing. Ideas Ideas form the core of our writing. When developing your project and later when you're editing, start with the idea. To be crystal clear on it, express the big idea succinctly—in a sentence—and then read your piece in light of the idea. In nonfiction, is your writing clear and focused on that idea or are you veering off into the weeds? Do your main points and examples offer convincing support? If your idea isn't clear to you, your idea won't come across clearly to the reader. In fiction, ensure your short story or novel idea is strong and clear: Does your plot work? Your character arc? How about theme? When you clarify and solidify your idea, you can turn to the second trait: Organization. Organization You can start thinking organizationally about how to present your idea starting with the title and subtitle (or headline, depending on what you're writing). And then your introduction with a thesis. Will you create subheadings to chunk your ideas and present them logically? In fiction, you organize the piece starting with the title, subtitle, and the opening scene and the hook. You move through, scene by scene, organizing your story in a way that best fits, whether chronologically or using flashbacks. You decide how to structure and which POV will you take. As you experiment with organizational options, you'll have to decide which choices best order the ideas or plot so the reader tracks with the piece all the way to the...

In this episode we are going to look at a number of very different examples of writing that excel in the area of how the writing sounds. They are deliberately different in terms of style, and authorial voice, but each of them can teach us something. And because they are very different the benefits that they bring to their respective stories is very different.