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After their mother dies, Jackson Jones is too busy selling drugs and bedding young women to pay attention to his two motherless children. Sienna and her little brother Siddhartha grow up in a Miami Beach mansion without schools, doctors, or attention. It's the 1980s and their dad uses the mansion, with its dock on the water, as a base for his drug dealing and to house the seekers and lost souls who follow his lackadaisical cult, leaving Sienna and Siddhi to raise themselves. Their dotty grandmother and distant occasionally picks up some slack but won't take responsibility for her son's failings as a father. Sienna realizes that she and Siddhi have to raise themselves in this intriguing and unusual story about siblings helping each other survive a dysfunctional family. Janna Brooke Wallack's stories have been published by literary publications such as Hobart, Upstreet, Glimmer Train Press, American Literary Review, and more. Her short story "Campaigning" was a finalist for the Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction. Naked Girl's prologue "Five Pictures" was a finalist for Glimmer Train Press's Short Story Award for New Writers, and her story "Cat and Rose" received a Pushcart nomination by The MacGuffin. Naked Girl was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Publishers Weekly Book Life Prize in Fiction. In addition to her writing career, Wallack has worked as a grant writer, a substance abuse prevention counselor, a wetlands manual editor, a theatre production assistant and an actress. After spending a couple of years in Hong Kong, she moved to Hoboken, NJ, raised five children and moved to Stone Ridge in the Catskills of New York, where she ran a permaculture gentleman's farm. For more about Janna, visit https://jannabrookewallack.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After their mother dies, Jackson Jones is too busy selling drugs and bedding young women to pay attention to his two motherless children. Sienna and her little brother Siddhartha grow up in a Miami Beach mansion without schools, doctors, or attention. It's the 1980s and their dad uses the mansion, with its dock on the water, as a base for his drug dealing and to house the seekers and lost souls who follow his lackadaisical cult, leaving Sienna and Siddhi to raise themselves. Their dotty grandmother and distant occasionally picks up some slack but won't take responsibility for her son's failings as a father. Sienna realizes that she and Siddhi have to raise themselves in this intriguing and unusual story about siblings helping each other survive a dysfunctional family. Janna Brooke Wallack's stories have been published by literary publications such as Hobart, Upstreet, Glimmer Train Press, American Literary Review, and more. Her short story "Campaigning" was a finalist for the Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction. Naked Girl's prologue "Five Pictures" was a finalist for Glimmer Train Press's Short Story Award for New Writers, and her story "Cat and Rose" received a Pushcart nomination by The MacGuffin. Naked Girl was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Publishers Weekly Book Life Prize in Fiction. In addition to her writing career, Wallack has worked as a grant writer, a substance abuse prevention counselor, a wetlands manual editor, a theatre production assistant and an actress. After spending a couple of years in Hong Kong, she moved to Hoboken, NJ, raised five children and moved to Stone Ridge in the Catskills of New York, where she ran a permaculture gentleman's farm. For more about Janna, visit https://jannabrookewallack.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Peter & Jason breakdown the latest coming and going in a galaxy far far away with talking points including: - Ryan Gosling to star in a Shawn Levy directed Star Wars Movie - Jeremy Allen White to star as Rota The Hutt - Rey's New Jedi Order finds a new writer... again - James Mangold talks his Dawn Of The Jedi movie - Baylon Skoll casting update and other Ahsoka season 2 updates - Real Time Strategy Star Wars game in development at Respawn - Jan 25 Hasbro Pulse Fanstream review of all the new figure announcements Follow us: Patreon https://patreon.com/StarBores X (twitter) https://twitter.com/BoresStar TikTok http://tiktok.com/@starborespodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qw FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

Notes and Links to Maggie Sheffer's Work           Marguerite (Maggie) Sheffer is a writer who lives in New Orleans. She is a Professor of Practice at Tulane University, where she teaches courses in design thinking and speculative fiction as tools for social change. Formerly, she taught English at the East Oakland School of the Arts, Castlemont High School, Life Academy, and GW Carver High School.    Her debut short story collection, The Man in the Banana Trees, was selected by judge Jamil Jan Kochai for the Iowa Short Fiction Award, was published in Fall 2024.     Maggie is a founding member of Third Lantern Lit, a local writing collective, and the Nautilus and Wildcat Writing Groups. She received her MFA from Randolph College. She was a 2023 Veasna So Scholar in Fiction at The Adroit Journal, and was selected as a top-twenty-five finalist for Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers.  Her story “Tiger on My Roof” was a finalist for the 2024 Chautauqua Janus Prize, which awards emerging writers' short fiction with “daring formal and aesthetic innovations that upset and reorder readers' imaginations.”    Her position on semicolons (for) is noted in an Australian grammar textbook (pg. 16). Buy The Man in the Banana Trees     Maggie's Website   From LitHub: "Marguerite Sheffer on Crafting a Collection of Century-Spanning Speculative Fiction"   "Marguerite Sheffer: These Stories Are an Intimate Map of What Scares Me" from Writer's Digest At about 0:45, Maggie shares a fun story about being published with George Bernard Shaw At about 2:15, Maggie talks about her early reading life At about 3:20, The two reflect on the evolving reputation of Star Wars and Star Wars fans At about 4:45, Maggie shares how wine bottles led to writing an early and pivotal short story  At about 5:40, Maggie describes a gap in “actively writing” while teaching and interacting differently with writing At about 6:50, Maggie lists texts and writers that helped her “reorder [her] brain” At about 8:55, Pete and Maggie stan Tillie Olsen's “I Stand Here ironing”   At about 10:45, Pete recounts a story about how he happened upon the great story by Shirley Jackson, “The Lottery” At about 11:30, Maggie responds to Pete asking about what drew and draws her to science and speculative fiction At about 12:30, Maggie highlights past guest Jamil Jan Kochai, Ken Liu, E. Lily Yu, Sofia Samatar, Clare Beams, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, the book The Safekeep, and others as contemporary writers who thrill and inspire At about 13:45, Pete asks Maggie how teaching has inspired her writing At about 15:25, Maggie cites Octavia Butler's and Sandra Cisneros' work and The Things They Carried and other texts that were favorites of her students  At about 16:50, The two discuss the epigraph and seeds for the short story collection  At about 18:30, The two discuss the collection's first story and connection to Tillie Olsen's idea of being “imprisoned in his own difference” and students being “othered” At about 22:40, Maggie reflects on an important truth of fiction At about 23:20, Maggie discusses famous unicorn tapestries that inspire a story of hers At about 24:40, Pete compliments Maggie's “delightfully weird” stories and “soft endings” and she responds to his questions about allegory/plot and “cool stories” At about 26:20, Maggie talks about realizing the throughlines in her collections At about 27:50, Maggie responds to Pete's questions about writing in Covid times At about 28:20, Pete cites examples of misogyny in the collection and asks about Joycleyn Bell and Maggie expands upon the story “The Observer's Cage”-its genesis and connections to Jocelyn Bell Burnell At about 31:00, Pete notes the use of animals as stand-ins for humanity and Maggie expands on deas of resistance as seen in the collection At about 32:00, The two discuss ideas of redress and reclaiming the past through stories in the collection, especially “The Observer's Cage” At about 34:40, the two discuss a story with ghosts and ideas of “unfinished business” and capturing past natural greatness At about 36:40, Maggie talks about sadly learning that an idea that she thought was original was not, as the two discuss a few stories about commercialism, dystopia, and climate change At about 40:20, the two discuss middens, and themes of reclaiming what has been lost  At about 42:30, Pete notes an interesting story that deals with memory and AI, and Maggie talks about writing from a interesting-placed narrator  At about 44:20, Pete draws connections between a title character, Miriam Ackerman, and Truman Capote's wonderful “A Christmas Memory”, while Maggie discusses the relationship between the title character and the narrator  At about 47:10, The two discuss violence and parental lack of control, especially in “Tiger on the Roof” and its memorable ending and creative plot  At about 50:25, Pete highlights the poignant and resonant closing line for the above story and connects the ending to Alice Elliott Dark's classic, “In the Gloaming” At about 52:00, The two discuss the collection's title story and Maggie discuses inspiration from Carmen Maria Machado At about 53:00, The two discuss the way the above story is “gutting” in its portrayal of the “banality of loss” At about 56:10, Maggie reminds that the book is not just a “downer!” At about 56:50, Maggie reads from “En Plein Aire” At about 1:00:30, Maggie gives information on places to buy her book and social media and contact information At about 1:01:20, Maggie shares information on some exciting new projects         You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Jeff Pearlman, Matt Bell, F. Douglas Brown, Jorge Lacera, Jean Guererro, Rachel Yoder, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writers who have inspired their own work.    I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 265 with Carvell Wallace. He is a writer and podcaster who has contributed to GQ, New York Times Magazine, Pitchfork, MTV News, and Al Jazeera, among others. His debut memoir, Another Word For Love, is a 2024 Kirkus Finalist in Nonfiction, and one of Pete's all-time favorite memoirs.    The episode airs on December 10.    Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.

Carlee Jensen reflects on how the American West and constructions of personal mythology shaped her writing, and how coming out “late” taught her that life has no single narrative. She also tells Jared why she avoided MFA application resources before submitting her materials, how the MFA helped her refocus on writing as an art, not just a profession, and she discusses her experience taking advantage of Hopkins's optional third year. Carlee Jensen is a fiction writer and educator, raised in Utah and California, and currently living in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned a BA from Yale University and an MS from Bank Street College of Education, and spent seven years as a classroom teacher before pursuing an MFA from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. During her time at Johns Hopkins, she received the 2024 Benjamin J. Sankey Fellowship in Fiction. Her work has appeared in New Ohio Review and The Master's Review, where it was selected by Kristen Arnett for a 2022 Short Story Award for New Writers, and was a finalist for American Short Fiction's Short(er) Fiction Prize in 2023. Find her at carleejensen.com. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW — Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textLucy Ashe discusses her new book The Sleeping Beauties.Lucy Ashe is an English teacher. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she decided to change career plans and go to college. She studied English literature at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, before receiving her teaching qualification. Ashe's poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals, and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. Her first novel, The Dance of the Dolls, was published in 2023. She lives in New York City. 

Friday| September 13th | 2 PM PST | Special Guest: Lucy Ashe –Former Ballerina, English Teacher, and Author.   Points covered  The history and the world of ballet. The rewarding but challenging life of dancers in general, not just ballerinas The ballet establishment's turbulent relationship with its dancers and their bodies. Enduring influence of ballet on TV, arts, and culture.   Lucy Ashe is an English teacher, Author, and real-life former ballerina. Lucy Ashe is the author of the new book: THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she decided to change career plans and go to college. She studied English literature at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, before receiving her teaching qualification. Ashe's poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals, and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. Her first novel, The Dance of the Dolls, was published in 2023. She lives in New York City.   Website: https://lucyashe.com/  Social Media Instagram @lucyashe_author Twitter @LSAshe1   Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."#ItsYourLife #Talkshow #Podcast #Radio #TheSleepingBeautiesSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did you think of this episode?If you're a new writer, today's episode will clarify some social media myths you need to quit believing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in.My industry expert is…Edie Melson. Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who is observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, Edie encourages and challenges audiences on the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion for helping others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Since 2017, Edie's industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writer's Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. She's the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and her husband Kirk have been married for 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking and enjoying life together—Please welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life. It's great to have you here, my friend.Today, we are covering:If social media doesn't sell books, it has no valueI'm the one responsible for the reach of my wordsListener giveaway – PDF the ABCs of Social Media for WritersAs we wrap up – You can find out more about … in our show notes.Be sure to check out Part 1 of our Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to Quit Believing series. The link is also in the show notes.Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During part four of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share aspects of social media to help you market your product effectively from the start.Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she's not strategizing with clients, you'll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.Welcome back. We are sharing part four of the Start Marketing When You Start Writing series – What Writers Need to Know About Social Media Before Publishing a Book.Do you need to be on social media?Profile presence - what to put in your bioPosting content (playing by the platform's rules/algorithm), serving current followers, or attracting new ones? Part 1 - The Power of Community for New Writers When Marketing BooksPart 2 - Help for New Writers on Creating Evergreen Content for Book Marketing Part 3 - Why New Writers Should Build an Email List Before You Publish a Book?Check Out These Related episodes:Social Media Myths New Writers Need to Quit Believing - Part 1New, Nurture, or Numbing Out? How are You REALLY Spending Your Book Marketing Time on Social Media?(Book Marketing Mania episode #69)Writing Off Social as a Christian Writer with Sandy Cooper(Book Marketing Mania episode #75)Find out more about Kim StewartVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Marty and Holly speak with David Brin, science fiction icon, scientist, futurist and civilizational optimist.  We discuss his particular view of first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence, as portrayed in his 2012 novel 'Existence', along with his predictions about how artificial intelligence and virtual reality will change our world in the near future.  We discuss the UFO phenomenon (a sophisticated form of cat lasers for us to chase) and the unspeakably rude behaviour of these hypothetical silvery teaser punks.  David speaks directly to the artificial intelligences and possibly alien intelligences who may be inveigled in our internet.  We talk about Cixin Liu's 'The Three Body Problem' (there is no three body problem), the likely prevalence of life in the universe (90% of star systems), the Fermi Paradox, SETI, METI, and various forms that first contact with alien civilizations may take, among them Von Neumann machines and artificial alien intelligences stored in 'envoy eggs' orbiting our planet for millions of years. David tells us how to make the most powerful telescope in the universe, by turning the Kuiper Belt into a solar system sized lens.  Finally, he implores us to fight back against the ingrate habit of cynicism and pessimism rotting our global civilization today, and declares "I'm proud as hell and nothing can stop us! ... Be citizens of wonder, help save a good civilization."David Brin's Webpage:https://www.davidbrin.com/'Existence' by David Brin:https://www.davidbrin.com/existence.htmlVideo Trailer for David Brin's 'Existence':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANVT0hYbAfEDavid Brin's 'Colony High' Series:https://www.davidbrin.com/colonyhigh.htmlDavid Brin's 'Out of Time' Series:https://www.davidbrin.com/outoftime.htmlDavid Brin's Advice to New Writers:https://www.davidbrin.com/nonfiction/advice.htmlDavid Brin on UFO's:https://www.forbes.com/sites/calumchace/2023/01/25/why-are-ufos-still-blurry-a-conversation-with-david-brin/David Brin on Why METI is a Bad Idea:https://www.davidbrin.com/nonfiction/meti.htmlNASA Innovative Advanced Concepts:https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-the-nasa-innovative-advanced-concepts-niac/The B612 Foundation:https://b612foundation.org/An Invitation to Extraterrestrial Intelligence:https://ieti.org/Buzzsprout (podcast host):https://thescienceinthefiction.buzzsprout.comEmail: thescienceinthefiction@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743522660965257/Twitter:https://twitter.com/MartyK5463

Click to Subscribe:  https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt In a recent discussion about General Hospital, the popular ABC soap opera, fans expressed concerns over some questionable plot developments and character arcs. The conversation led by Soap Dirt's Belynda highlighted five problematic aspects of the current storyline.  Among the issues discussed were Anna Devane's (Finola Hughes) questionable decision to let Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stewart) off the hook, despite his criminal activities. Another hot topic was the return of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and his seemingly codependent relationship with Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright).  Furthermore, fans expressed dissatisfaction with the new character Giovanni Palmieri's (Giovanni Mazza) purpose in the story and the character Natalia Rogers-Ramirez's (Eva Larue) outdated plotline.  Lastly, concerns were raised about numerous unresolved plot threads, including the unresolved murder of Austin Holt (Roger Howarth) and the unexplained purchase of Windemere. The discussion calls for significant changes in the writing regime to rectify the ongoing issues and boost the show's flagging ratings. Visit our General Hospital section of Soap Dirt:  https://soapdirt.com/category/general-hospital/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ Check out our always up-to-date General Hospital Spoilers page at:  https://soapdirt.com/general-hospital-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

What did you think of this episode?Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this part one episode, you'll learn about three of the top five… Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT BelievingMy industry expert is Edie Melson. Edie is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who is observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, Edie encourages and challenges audiences on the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion for helping others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Since 2017, Edie's industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writer's Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. She's the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and her husband Kirk have been married for 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking and enjoying life together—Please welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life.Here are the myths we bust today!Social media sells books!If I don't have a book, I don't have anything valuable to share.I can build my social media after I write/publish the book.Is Social Media Still a Wise Investment? PDF DownloadEdie Melson, Social Media Coach - write Social Media Coaching in the subject lineBe on the lookout for Part Two of our Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing series.Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Join Our Spam Free Newsletter: https://restorativefamilyservices.com/   Episode Introduction:  Ready to incorporate journaling into your healing journey? Tune in to learn more!   Episode Summary:  In this week's episode of the Rise Station Podcast, we're sharing the complete guide on how to start journaling as a complete beginner.    We start by discussing the 8 benefits of journaling and then conclude the episode by sharing action steps to help you get started on your journaling journey.    If you're looking for a safe space to express your thoughts, this episode is for you.   Rise Tribe Takeaways:   While journaling can elevate your healing experience when working with a therapist, it's also a great tool for self-reflection.   8 Benefits of Journaling: It reduces stress. It enhances your creativity. It increases your memory. It increases your self-awareness. It improves your decision-making ability. It helps you with goal-setting. It helps you with problem-solving. It reduces anxiety and depression.   How to Start Journaling as a Beginner: Set aside time each day for journaling. Be patient with yourself. Experiment with different journaling methods to see what works best for you. Use prompts to help you get started. Have fun with the process. Keep it private. Make sure you go back and read your old journal entries.   Reading an old journal can help you see how far you've come.   Your journal is a non-judgmental space for you to express yourself.   Help us grow and reach out to more amazing individuals such as yourself by leaving a positive rating + review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-station/id1565362467   Connect With Us:    Email: media@restorativefamilyservices.com Website: https://restorativefamilyservices.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativefamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeFS   Journaling for Beginners, How to Start Journaling, Beginner Journaling Tips, Journaling Basics, Benefits of Journaling, Journaling Ideas, Journaling Prompts, Daily Journaling, Mental Health Journaling, Writing a Journal, How to Start Journaling for Beginners, Easy Journaling Tips for Beginners, Journaling 101: A Beginner's Guide, Simple Journaling Ideas for New Writers, Benefits of Keeping a Journal for Beginners, Journaling Prompts for Beginners, Daily Journaling Habits for Beginners, How to Journal for Mental Health, Journaling Techniques for Beginners, Best Way to Start a Journal for Beginners, Bullet Journaling, Gratitude Journal, Reflective Journaling, Stream of Consciousness Journaling, Rise Station Podcast

Sometimes new writers have a strong plot idea and they begin writing without learning much about fiction writing.  Here are the ten most common mistakes new writers make, mistakes that are often prospect killers.   Also, how does Kristen Hannah work?  And: maybe the best way to learn how to write a novel.Support the Show.

Really Interesting Women - the podcastEpisode 128SUSAN JOHNSONThe Australian newspaper has described Susan Johnson as, ‘One of the finest Australian writers.'She describes herself as,  author, incurable Australian, friend, feminist, ambivalent mother skewered by love and struck by eternal wanderlust. Isn't that a terrific description. Her books include, From Where I Fell, published in 2021 (shortlisted for the Voss Literary Award) and The Broken Book (longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award in 2005) and, most recently, Aphrodite's Breath: A Mother and Daughter's Greek Island Adventure which is a memoir about living on Kythera, Greece, with her 85-year-old mother.  A really great read.She started her career as a journalist and her life trajectory changed in 1985, when she received the first of three New Writers' grants from the Literature Board of the Australia Council which allowed her to write full time. She is now the author of twelve books.Join me for a great discussion with Susan Johnson. Link to Susan's latest book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/aphrodite-s-breath-susan-johnson/book/9781760876562.htmlVisit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

This week, bestselling author R. O. Kwon discusses her new novel Exhibit, an exhilarating, blazing-hot novel about a woman caught between her desires and her life. Kwon is joined by fellow author Nami Mun. This conversation originally took place May 5, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Museum. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME More about Exhibit: At a lavish party in the hills outside of San Francisco, Jin Han meets Lidija Jung and nothing will ever be the same for either woman. A brilliant young photographer, Jin is at a crossroads in her work, in her marriage to her college love Philip, and in who she is and who she wants to be. Lidija is an alluring, injured world-class ballerina on hiatus from her ballet company under mysterious circumstances. Drawn to each other by their intense artistic drives, the two women talk all night. Cracked open, Jin finds herself telling Lidija about an old familial curse, breaking a lifelong promise. She's been told that if she doesn't keep the curse a secret, she risks losing everything; death and ruin could lie ahead. As Jin and Lidija become more entangled, they realize they share more than the ferocity of their ambition, and begin to explore hidden desires. Something is ignited in Jin: her art, her body, and her sense of self irrevocably changed. But can she avoid the specter of the curse? Vital, bold, powerful, and deeply moving, Exhibit asks: how brightly can you burn before you light your life on fire? R. O. KWON is the author of the nationally bestselling novel The Incendiaries, which was named a best book of the year by more than forty publications and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award. With Garth Greenwell, Kwon coedited the bestselling Kink, a New York Times Notable Book. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Yaddo, and MacDowell. Born in Seoul, Kwon has lived most of her life in the United States. NAMI MUN grew up in Seoul, South Korea and Bronx, New York. For her first book, Miles from Nowhere, she received a Whiting Award, a Pushcart Prize, the Chicago Public Library's 21st Century Award, and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for New Writers and the Asian American Literary Award. Miles From Nowhere was selected as Editors' Choice and Top Ten First Novels by Booklist; Best Fiction of 2009 So Far by Amazon; and as an Indie Next Pick. Chicago Magazine named her Best New Novelist of 2009.

Lucy Ashe is the author of CLARA & OLIVIA (Magpie, Oneworld publications, UK)/ THE DANCE OF THE DOLLS (Union Square & Co, US)Her second novel, THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES, is out now in the UK and is coming to the US in September 2024.Lucy trained at The Royal Ballet School for eight years, first as a Junior Associate and then at White Lodge. She has a Diploma in Dance Teaching with the British Ballet Organisation.She studied English Literature at St Hugh's College, Oxford, while continuing to dance and perform. After graduation, she obtained a PGCE teaching qualification and became an English teacher.Her poetry and short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and she was shortlisted for the 2020 Impress Prize for New Writers. She reviews theatre, in particular ballet, writing for the website PlaysToSee.com.In this episode we talk about Lucy's training at the Royal Ballet School, her journey from dancer to 2x published writer and where she draws inspiration for her novels.Key Moments: Early training at The Royal Ballet [1:45] Transitioning from dance to college [9:55] The process of writing your first novel [14:05] A look inside Clara & Olivia/The Dance of the Dolls [19:15] A look inside The Sleeping Beauties [23:06] How Lucy stays motivated as a writer [26:58] Her biggest piece of advice for dancers pursuing a career [36:05]Connect with Lucy:HER WEBSITE: Lucyashe.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lucyashe_authorLinks and Resources:Join the Brainy Ballerina Book ClubLet's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Episode 38 titled "How Are Books Published?", has Author and Book Coach, Jennie Nash, explain the intricacies of the publishing process. Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Jennie Nash, an author and book coach. Jennie has penned nine books across three genres, including "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out". She's not only achieved personal success but also excels in guiding others as the Founder and CEO of Author Accelerator. This company has trained over 75 book coaches to support writers throughout their creative journey. Her coaching prowess has helped clients secure lucrative deals, including projects like "The Chicken Sisters," a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick in 2020. Listen as Jennie shares her insights which have guided numerous authors to success. In this episode we discuss: 00:25 - Introducing Jennie Nash 02:19 - Being an Author is a "Thing" 5:29 - Beginning to Write 9:16 - Book Coaching 13:11 - A Shift in Publishing 23:02 - Allure of Self-Publishing 32:12 - Book Launch 38:38 - Finding vs. Serving an Audience 40:59 - AI in Writing 49:32 - Advice for New Writers 52:0 - Learning More 53:49 - Conclusion Resources: Jennie's Website Author Accelerator⁠ Jennie's Books⁠ This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Novellas are the ace up your writerly sleeve! They enable you to practice all of the principles of storytelling in a shorter, more manageable form. That's going to make you a much better novelist because your story will be focused and you won't get lost in your manuscript. And oh, the best part? Novellas are on the rise. - V.*Script note: In the episode, I mention that Jenna Bush recommended two novellas in her March 2024 bookclub. That is incorrect. She recommended one — THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET (Sandra Cisneros) REGISTER FOR THE 2024 SPRING WEBINAR SERIESFor access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

Welcome back! After a short break, we're diving into the latest and greatest in entertainment news. Here's what you missed: Lantern Series: James Gunn announces new writers for the series, including Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King. Knives Out 3: Rian Johnson reveals the third installment, titled "Wake Up Dead Man," with Daniel Craig returning. Marvel's Vision Series: A sequel to WandaVision set to debut in 2026. Call of Duty: Black Ops VI: Activision confirms the title and a full trailer drop on June 9th. Beetlejuice Trailer: A new trailer showcases the full cast, including Willem Dafoe. The Witcher on Netflix: First look at Liam as The Witcher. Fallout x Fortnite: Fallout is teaming up with Fortnite for an exciting collaboration. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates! Lantern series, James Gunn, Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, Tom King, Rian Johnson, Knives Out 3, Wake Up Dead Man, Daniel Craig, Marvel, Vision series, WandaVision, Call of Duty, Black Ops VI, Beetlejuice, Willem Dafoe, The Witcher, Liam, Fallout, Fortnite, entertainment news, movie updates, gaming news #EntertainmentNews #MovieUpdates #GamingNews TagsHashtags

Never Giving Up on The Dream with Mystery Author Joshua Moehling On this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I talk with Joshua Moehling, author of the Ben Packard mysteries and Lammy award nominee. Josh shares his journey, from his early childhood dreams of being Stephen King to facing reality and rejection from the publishing world to eventually succeeding in accomplishing his dream of becoming a published author. We talk about the importance of perseverance, finding internal motivation beyond external validation, and the role of community and encouragement in a writer's journey. Josh's experience offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of writing, underscoring the necessity of doing the work, despite setbacks, to achieve one's dreams. Josh is completely transparent about his journey through the query trenches and how perseverance landed him his agent.  Listeners also get a glimpse into Josh's writing process, how he evolved from a pantser to a plotter when faced with publishing deadlines, and how he found no loss in creativity or serendipity because of that decision. So, be not afraid of the outline writers! He offers his perspective on the balance between creativity and discipline and how it's okay just to write it badly. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and encouragement for writers at every stage in the writing game. It highlights the importance of sticking with it not for external validation but for the internal pride of knowing you did what you set out to do and the joy you get from the process.  00:00 The Heartbreak of Starting Over01:26 Special Guest: Joshua Moehling's Writing Journey08:16 The Challenges and Triumphs of Writing a Novel10:42 The Query Process and Breaking Into Publishing12:58 Crafting Mysteries and Thrillers: A Creative Process20:31 Balancing Writing with Life and Other Commitments26:06 The Importance of Community and Perseverance in Writing30:35 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Where to Find Them32:32 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Fellow WritersLearn more about Josh and his books at https://www.joshuamoehling.com/And make sure you follow him on InstagramSupport 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

Sam Boyer is an Indonesian-American writer who won the Nicholl Fellowship in 2022, was featured on the 2023 Black List, was a 2020 CAPE New Writers Fellow, and has twice been featured on the Black List's CAPE List. He earned his MFA from UT Austin's Michener Center for Writers and his BA from USC's film school. In this episode, Sam dives into his process in landing a spot in each of these programs, how to face and overcome rejection, tips for making time and space to write, and why his hypothetical presidential platform would include free chips & salsa at every restaurant.  BREAKDOWN: 3:35 - Getting on the Black List 7:24 - Black List 2023 script - “Foragers” 14:00 - Getting the NIcholl Fellowship 25:25 - CAPE Writers Program 31:17 - Getting into Michener  at UT Austin 36:09 - Becoming an Academy Gold member 40:05 - Balancing work when you start out with a day job, making time to write, getting past writers' block 50:57 - Tips for general meetings 55:43 - Getting initially rejected from SCA 1:00:26 - Rejection is normal 1:09:55 - Personal connection to stories 1:12:33 - Navigating management / reps 1:19:25 - Advice for people starting out / pivoting 1:26:39 - How he persevered through hard times 1:32:27 - The myth of the Overnight Success 1:34:19 - TIME CAPSULE CONNECT WITH SAM:  IG @samboyer  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:  All platforms @NoSetPathShow  bio.site/nosetpath www.nosetpathshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-doyle3/support

On this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem shares insight about her experience writing her first fiction novel – especially as a writer who has taken her writing life into her own organic and authentic hands, no MFA program to bolster her creative authority. In this episode, she speaks about cultivating your fertility as a writing (creative) being, practical tips for fiction novel writing, editing voice vs editing the story, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Share this episode with a writer friend of yours.We're so happy and grateful to have you listening and contributing to this community. Thank you for being here.--We gather online on Saturday, May 18th for a sacred sensual writing experience - Words Trough the Body: Sensual Pleasures. Join us.Our first retreat is happening in December 2024 in Costa Rica! Join us for “Living Poetry Writing + Creative Embodiment Retreat”.Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off your single 1-1 coaching session. Let's extract the wisdom and magic of your creative expression together.Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!--References and resourcesHonor the story; honor life.https://www.bynkem.co/words/honor-the-story-honor-lifePoetry and the immediate: A collection of sensed spaceshttps://www.bynkem.co/books--Find Wellspringwords here: www.wellspringwords.love/ @wellspringwords ------------Find Nkem here: www.bynkem.co/ @naturallyfree123 ------------Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe! Want to show more love? Leave us a tip to support this growing platform. :)

The faster Star Trek: The Next Generation ramped up production for its first season, a very real crisis loomed: they didn't have enough scripts. Bob Justman wrote to Gene Roddenberry in no uncertain terms about the production's needs, and we've got Mike DeMeritt to help us pick apart the details. See the documents: facebook.com/thetrekfiles Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

The faster Star Trek: The Next Generation ramped up production for its first season, a very real crisis loomed: they didn't have enough scripts. Bob Justman wrote to Gene Roddenberry in no uncertain terms about the production's needs, and we've got Mike DeMeritt to help us pick apart the details. See the documents: facebook.com/thetrekfiles Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

The faster Star Trek: The Next Generation ramped up production for its first season, a very real crisis loomed: they didn't have enough scripts. Bob Justman wrote to Gene Roddenberry in no uncertain terms about the production's needs, and we've got Mike DeMeritt to help us pick apart the details. See the documents: facebook.com/thetrekfiles Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, our Doctor Who centric podcast that discusses the recent DW and Big Finish news, reviewing Doctor Who audios from Big Finish, both classic and new series Doctor Who episodes, and much more! Today's podcast is a solo edition of the podcast, as Brett and Liam take a look at the most current Big Finish news with the latest Virgin Novel Adaptation, Box Set Blunders and questionable writers, with Digital Platform worry. Then we look at Season 15 blu-ray news, the game show Pointless, Fandoms and a sane look at representation.  Thank you for listening and downloading! Welcome and Synopsis to EP 316 - 00:00:00 Big Finish Audio Adaption News – 00:00:46 The Big Finish Box Set Blunders & New Writers - 00:06:45 Issues with Big Finish Digital Platform - 00:36:53 Fourth Doctor Season 15 Blu-ray Annoucement - 00:42:40 Pointless, George R.R. Martin, Fandoms & Representation - 00:47:52 Conclusion & Copyright - 01:11:48 Welcome to The Doctor Who: Alhambra Podcast, with real Doctor Who fans, sharing their real Doctor Who opinions. Discussing but not limited to new and classic Doctor Who, Big Finish audios, latest DW and BF news, and much more! *** We would love to hear from you!    Email: alhambraaudio@gmail.com DM on Twitter to the podcast @AlhambraPodcast.   Thanks again for listening and downloading!Stay tuned for the up and coming podcasts regarding Our Monthly Big Finish reviews, Audio Commentary, Retro-Reviews, and much more! Chapter Markers for the Podcast were created using Forecast, the podcast MP3 post-production tool designed, developed, and used by professional podcasters. It's also FREE! https://overcast.fm/forecast Waves is the world's leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. If you're looking at picking up any plugins, please click the link below https://www.waves.com/r/753086  

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At some point all writers are new writers.  Here are some sure-fire fiction writing techniques that might not seem right, that are counterintuitive.  These are big techniques new writers often get wrong because at first glance they don't make sense.   Here's a list of these methods, and how to avoid getting them wrong.  Support the show

Crafting a fictional setting, also known as world-building, is a crucial aspect of any good story. A well-crafted setting has the power to capture our attention and transport us into the world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information. In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable. SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: https://mailchi.mp/abbiee/worldbuilding  SHOW NOTES: ✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s  ✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s  ✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s  ✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I  VALUABLE RESOURCES: ❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/

Thank you to new patrons Lily Fouts and Leslie Hall and Meyari McFarland. Welcome! Also, the winner of the Goody Bag drawing is Kathleen Kendricks. Congratulations! You've already been contacted. And to the patrons who signed up in November, I'll be sending out the stickers and calendars, your postcards, and the Goody Bag contents this month. I need to wait for the printing of the wall calendars first. I'll make an announcement on the Patreon page to let you know when they ship out. Thank you so much for making my first Patreon campaign so much fun. I think I might do this every year. :-)   Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre Patron comment:  Comments/email from listeners:  Questions from listeners:   Announcements:  Early Bird registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. I'm in a new anthology by Tsunami Press with my essay "Eye Contact." It's in stores now. You can order at http://www.tsunamibooks.org/shop/pre-order-tsunami-press-first-anthology with free shipping in the U.S. or order wherever books are sold. Season of the Shadow up now! (Erick's new title.)  UPDATE:  Valerie:   finishing up  life coaching training  Thinking about my next campaign for new clients, and the bonus material I'll put together for that.     Erick:   48.484K words in Nanowrimo book, taking some unexpected turns; been a great experience.  wrote a Nano book (now a new series!); working on Book 3 of NEW series print edition of new book newsletter hygiene cover designs   Just finished:  I'M READING:  What's a Poor Girl to Do?: Prostitution in Mid-Nineteenth Century America by Elizabeth A. Topping and Ma and Me by Putsana Reang   Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch     Up Next: Soiled Doves: Prostitution in the the Early West by Anne Seagraves Frog Music by Emma Donoghue   Harness: A Systemic Approach: Guaranteed to Revolutionize Your Coaching by Tess Cope   Erick's Reading:  Widowmaker by Paul Doiron The Last Ronin (TMNT)   Show Notes:  Erick surprises me with a question that I have to answer on the spot! Next Episode: Lynne Golodner on Mining Life for Story Find Us: Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account

Kells McPhillips is a health and wellness writer whose journalism has appeared in The New York Times, Well+Good, Fortune, Runner's World, Outside, Yoga Journal, and others. Kells also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School in New York City. In 2022, her short fiction was shortlisted for The Masters Review Summer Short Story Award for New Writers, and she is the 2023 recipient of theOffice fellowship in Santa Monica. She's hard at work on a novel in the early mornings.In this episode, hear how Kells got to her place as a freelance writer and her many different positions held at the highly regarded wellness magazine, Well + Good. Hear her thoughts on the world of freelance writing and how the world of journalism and media is changing now more than ever. Here's What You'll Learn:Kells McPhillip's journey into freelance journalismKells McPhillip's beats and favorite things and topics to coverThe difference between a staff writer and news writer on an editorial teamKells McPhillip'spreferences on lead times for pitchesHer personal pitching preferencesHow her time at Well + Good as a staff writer shaped her work todayHer favorite aspects of writing and journalismHer perspectives on the world of media today and how it's evolvingAnd more!Listener Links:Website: kellsmcphillips.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellsmcphillips/Sign up For Lexie's Weekly Insider to Receive Insider Tips, Invites, & More at: https://theprbarinc.com/newsworthy/Ways you Can Work with THEPRBAR inc.: https://theprbarinc.com/the-bar-menu/Learn about THEPRBAR Agency: https://www.theprbaragency.com/Instagram: @theprbar_inc

There's one big mistake I often see many new writers make… a mistake that can ruin your whole story and end your author career before it even begins. (No exaggeration.) This mistake has destroyed many writers who could have been great, if they had just done this ONE THING differently. What is this mistake? That's the big question we are unpacking and addressing in today's new episode of The Kate And Abbie Show! Join the discussion as we dig into this costly mistake that new writers make and what to do instead so that you write a spellbinding story that will impact readers around the world! Are you writing anything for #NaNoWriMo2023? Comment below and tell us about it! Subscribe for more episodes of #TheKateAndAbbieShow ✨ DON'T MISS OUR CO-WRITTEN SERIES RELEASE - sign up for the waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/kaemmons.com/kate-abbies-co-write-waiting-list PRE-ORDER Abbie's new book, The Otherworld: https://www.amazon.com/Otherworld-Abbie-Emmons-ebook/dp/B0CB9G22D9 Enroll in Kate's NEW Writer's Wellness Journey course: https://kaemmons.teachable.com/p/wellness-for-writers ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/

The Writers Guild of America released details of the new contract they negotiated with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers ending their historic 148 day strike. The 94-page document is filled with big gains for writers in pay and protection from artificial intelligence. It's also a compromise to the deal the WGA initially […] The post Showbiz Sandbox 633: Dissecting the New Writers Guild Contract appeared first on Showbiz Sandbox.

Jorge posits that publishing houses used to be vanguards. But now, they instead follow the trends that the social landscape we live in wants them to.  Listen in as we discuss this, Jorges new book and his creative process, advice for young writers and the beauty of the small press.Jorge is also co-owner. along with his wife Alejandra Menduina, of Menduina Schneider Gallery in San Pedro, California.Look for Jorge's book "El año que me fui," wherever your favorite place is to buy books. The English version will be published later this year.

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan chat with author and podcaster Ashley Kalagian Blunt. The trio chat about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, co-occurring mental health challenges and the lengths Ashley has reached to avoid going outside in the dark.    About our guest Ashley Kalagian Blunt is the bestselling author of Dark Mode, a psychological thriller. Her previous books are How to Be Australian (2020), a memoir, and My Name Is Revenge (2019), a thriller novella and collected essays. My Name is Revenge was shortlisted for the 2019 Woollahra Digital Literary Awards and was a finalist in the 2018 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award. Her writing appears in Griffith Review, Sydney Review of Books, Overland, Australian Book Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Openbook, Kill Your Darlings, and more.  Ashley is an award-winning speaker and has appeared at Sydney Writers' Festival, Brisbane Writers' Festival, Story Club and more, and is a Moth StorySLAM winner. She is the co-host of James and Ashley Stay at Home, a podcast about writing, creativity and health, and was a judge in the 2020 Writing NSW Varuna Fellowship. She also teaches a range of creative writing courses and mentors emerging writers. She has a decade of experience in teaching and curriculum design, working with children and adults, and has a Master of Research in creative writing. Before moving to Australia, Ashley lived and worked in Canada, South Korea, Peru and Mexico. In 2022, Ashley was an artist in residence at Bundanon, and on fellowship at KSP Writers' Centre. Her Armenian travel memoir was shortlisted for the 2018 Impress Prize for New Writers and the 2017 Kill Your Darlings Unpublished Manuscript Award, and received a 2015 Varuna PIP residency.   Episode partner     Representations & resources   You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.    About the podcast Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs. The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

Let's become more confident poets. In this episode, Marilyn shares insights to inspire open-mindedness and creativity. From embracing unique experiences to handling rejection, she covers strategies for building poetic confidence. Dive into crafting, reading, and celebrating poetry, while always staying true to your own voice. The Poetry Lab Podcast is produced by Lori Walker and Danielle Mitchell. Our managing editor is Marilyn Isabel Ramirez. With writing and collaboration from Jessica June Cato and Kelsey Bryan-Zwick.  Theme song: "Simply Upbeat" by Christian Telford, Kenneth Edward Belcher, and Saki Furuya Visit thepoetrylab.com/podcast for more information.  

On this week's episode the guys have an in-depth discussion on DC's Blue Beetle. We also break down the rumors of Marvel planning a soft reboot and changing screen writers for Avengers: Secret Wars.

When Catherine Miller became a mum to twins, she decided her hands weren't full enough so wrote a novel with every spare moment she managed to find. By the time the twins were two, Catherine had a two-book deal with Carina UK. There is a possibility she has aged remarkably in that time. Her debut novel, Waiting For You, came out in March 2016.Catherine was a NHS physiotherapist, but for health reasons (Uveitis and Sarcoidosis) she retired early from this career. As she loved her physiotherapy job, she decided if she couldn't do that she would pursue her writing dream. It took a few years and a couple of babies, but in 2015 she won the Katie Fforde bursary, was a finalist in the London Book Fair Write Stuff Competition and highly commended in Woman magazine's writing competition. Soon afterwards she signed with Carina. Soon after that, she collapsed in a heap and was eventually revived by chocolate.Since then she's become an internationally bestselling novelist and hasn't found a week that didn't require revival by chocolate. She is one eighth of The Romaniacs – a group of writing friends who've supported each other since meeting through The Romantic Novelists' Association's New Writers' Scheme.Her latest novel is THE DAY I LOST HER:As I stare at the girl, I feel my heart pound inside my chest. There she is, my daughter, right in front of me after all this time. I have to reach her, to hold her, before I lose her all over again…I have experienced what no mother should: I have lost my child. Many years ago, after my divorce, my daughter moved in with her father, and then went missing…For years, I searched everywhere for my darling girl, but she had vanished without a trace. But even on my darkest days, when my heart felt truly broken, I kept a hope alive inside – a hope that my little girl would, one day, find her way back to me.And now, standing in front of me, so close I could touch her, is a young woman who looks just like my beloved Tilly. I've been reminded of her so many times over the years, but this is different. The curve of her face, the sound of her voice…But just as my heart leaps with unimaginable joy, she disappears into the crowd and I lose sight of her. I can't believe she has gone before I had the chance to reach her.As I desperately scan the faces around me, my heart pounding in my chest, I realise I am certain that she was my little girl, back after all these years. But why would she seek me out now, just to vanish all over again? And how can I find her? Because no matter how much time has passed, she will always be my little girl… And I will do whatever it takes to hold her in my arms once more.An absolutely unputdownable and gripping story about one mother's quest to find her little girl. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be hooked on this emotional book until the very final page.BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/45qfFxyHey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement

Rob & Kay got Cindy Begel to sit down with them and discuss mentoring -- her experiences coming up as the medium of television was revealing itself, as well as her own latter day efforts to pay forward the mentorship given to her during the early years of her career. Cindy was a lovely guest and even talks about how she found a writer's group for Rob! Our Weekly Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ed Solomon and Blacklist have put together a free zoom session: Word by Word will be live via Zoom on Thursdays at 2 p.m. The next one, July 13 includes Featuring Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Adele Lim. Notes From the Episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack's Original Instagram video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for our Twitter Drama Bumper) Maureen Ryan's book, "⁠⁠⁠⁠Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood⁠⁠⁠⁠" The Original Article that was over at GQ before Zaslav had it taken down Article on Screenwriting Contest where AI was supposed to read scripts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Make a Movie for $1000⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cindy's Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kay's  Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us(!)⁠⁠⁠

Feel-good romance author, Julie Haworth is on the podcast this week telling us all about the amazing launch of her debut novel 'Always By Your Side' and winning the RNA's Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year 2023 Award! Since recording this episode Julie has also been nominated as one of the 8 contenders for the RNA's Joan Hessayon for New Writers 2023.Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

Elliot Sweeney works as a community psychiatric nurse but has recently released his debut crime novel, The Next To Die, a hard-boiled crime thriller narrated by misanthropic ex-copper turned PI, Dylan Kasper.We had a really interesting chat with Elliot. learning about how he moved from writing shorts to having his full-time debut published, and how the Curtis Brown helped with that. We also talked about opportunities for writers from more diverse and underprivileged backgrounds, and discussed what the term "noir" really means.Links:Buy The Next To Die nowFollow Elliot on TwitterVisit Elliot's websiteOut now - a new video podcast from Page One featuring all the latest writing news - Page One Extra! For all episodes, released every two weeks, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, search for Page One Extra on your favourite podcast app, or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on TwitterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Mastodon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Engearment Podcast - New Writers and Lots of Reviews! In this episode, I cover the 5 new writers that have joined the Engearment Team. 30+ gear reviews, projects we are working on, and lots more. This one made my head spin! LOL Welcome: Jay Irwin Derek Toshner - https://engearment.com/writers/derek-toshner/ Devan Michael - https://engearment.com/writers/devan-michael/ Paul Gallaher - https://engearment.com/writers/paul-gallaher/ Amir Alrubaiy - https://engearment.com/writers/amir-alrubaiy/  

"In this special conversation with Author Academy Award winner Sandra L. Rostirolla, she shares her incredible journey from being a physiotherapist to becoming a successful author, novelist, and screenwriter. Sandra discusses her experience of winning multiple awards for the Cecilia Series, her Unique writing routine, how she overcame challenges as a writer, and her Newly Released book "Making Friends With Monsters". She also opens up about how she dealt with her father's suicide and emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues for young adults." Time Stamps in Following way : 00:00 Welcome  00:15 Introduction  02:49 What's Your Story & How it Started ? 09:50 Adventures of Gilbert the Goofball 12:55 Cecilia Series Rewarding experience  17:08 Feeling of Winning awards for Cecilia  19:41 Bestselling Writing Routine 25:30 Routine for New Writers  27:21 difference between Screenplay and Novels 30:15 How you Overcome Challenges as an Writer  34:33 About New Released "Making Friends With Monsters 39:20 How she Dealt with Her Father's Suicide? 41:33 What Message do you hope readers will Take Away from Sam's Journey in Making Friends With Monsters ? 43:33 why is it important to talk about and address mental health issues, especially for young adults? 46:10 What Advice would you give to aspiring writers who are looking to be Award winning Writer like you ? 49:32 Social media handles Visit : www.slrostirolla.com Grab Your Copy Now : MAKING FRIENDS WITH MONSTERS Connect with Sandra : Sandra on Instagram Sandra on Facebook Sandra on Twitter Listen Author Sandra's Storytelling Collab With us : A Mother's Pain Listen n Download FREE YOUR FAV STORIES : Romance : https://creativeaudios.in/romance  Adventure : https://creativeaudios.in/season/23  Super Hero : https://creativeaudios.in/superheroes  Spiritual Stories : https://creativeaudios.in/spiritualstories Crime & Mystery https://creativeaudios.in/crime-and-mystery Sherlock Holmes : https://creativeaudios.in/season/7  Christmas stories : https://creativeaudios.in/season/25 Arabian Nights : https://creativeaudios.in/season/5 Adventures of Sinbad : https://creativeaudios.in/season/23 Interviews with Global Artists : https://creativeaudios.in/season/26 Follow on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/podcastaudios/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podcastaudios/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecellsaudios.in/support

Tyler Snure, author of two young adult fantasy novels, joins the podcast this week to talk about his writing process, words of encouragement for anyone embarking on the novel creation process at any age, and how he's found success pursuing his passion.  Tyler's second book, The Sword of Sorenth, released in August 2022, hit #8 in the fantasy category on Amazon during its launch week.  What makes his success even more fascinating is that he was 17 when his first book came out. Listen & subscribe to We've Got a Problem wherever you get your podcasts— https://link.chtbl.com/problempodcast Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FKuCwEItxdM Learn more about Tyler: http://SnureStories.com Tyler's Socials: https://www.facebook.com/snurestories/ https://twitter.com/SnureStories https://www.instagram.com/snure_stories/ Tyler Snare's Amazon author page: USA: https://www.amazon.com/Tyler-Snure/e/B08B3KNQJ7/ Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Tyler-Snure/e/B08B3KNQJ7/ I'm hungry for feedback!  Let me know what you'd like to hear more about by connecting with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gotaproblempodcast/, by leaving a review on iTunes, or by leaving a comment below!

Today we discuss the new vote in Colorado Springs to allow the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana within city limits. We review recent price growth in the real estate market. We check out a new  open mic night at the Cottonwood teaching facility. For more information visit https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com 

Matt had a family emergency so Ursula stepped in to talk about the gross topic of grooming, and whether any one person has the power to make or break your career.    Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Twitch schedule Oct. 17-Oct 21 (Eastern time): M 12:00p,: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon T 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Eden Robins W 3:00pm: Gaming TBD Th 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Jule Selbo October 10, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 19 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

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It's time to do the work, get serious and start writing, how does it get done? This week Nicole discusses her three pillars to successful productivity when focusing on a writing project. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses  (this an affiliate links): https://leoniedawson.mykajabi.com/a/2147486919/UqXsJQRQ  Interview with Jamie Angevine on Stop Writng Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/happy-campers-interview-jamie-angevine-fd2#details  StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole's writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/stopwritingalone/ Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone website: https://stopwritingalone.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Stop Writing Alone Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/stopwritingalone/  Nicole's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nv_rivera  The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607    When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole's Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin https://www.kelekilove.com/ Claire Oldham West https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/  Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/