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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Cold Winds, Warm Hearts: A Tale of Friendship in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2024-12-22-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: היה זה יום חורף קר בתל אביב.En: It was a cold winter day in Tel Aviv.He: העיר הייתה מלאה ברוח, והעצים רעדו כאילו רצו למצוא חמימות.En: The city was full of wind, and the trees shook as if they wanted to find warmth.He: בתוך הקצב המהיר של השגרה, בין התרוצצות אנשים והפערים של מטריות, נמצא מקום שקט ומיוחד - קפה "בית פרילאנסר".En: Amid the fast pace of routine, between the hurried people and the gaps in the umbrellas, lay a quiet and special place - cafe "Beit Freelancer".He: בדיוק בזמן שבו הייתה רוח חזקה במיוחד בחוץ, הכניסו את הידיים לקפה אנשי רוח עם רעיון אחר לכל בילוי חורפי.En: Just when there was especially strong wind outside, creative people with a different idea for a winter outing stepped into the cafe.He: הקפה היה מקושט בשרשרת אורות וכתרי חנוכה, והאוויר היה מלא ניחוחות קפה וסופגניות.En: The cafe was decorated with a chain of lights and Hanukkah crowns, and the air was full of the scents of coffee and sufganiyot.He: אריאל, כותבת שאפתנית, פתחה את דלת הקפה במקפיד, רועדת מעט מקור.En: Ariel, an ambitious writer, opened the cafe door carefully, shivering a bit from the cold.He: היא ביקשה מקום.En: She asked for a spot.He: הייתה זו תקופה של חסימת כתיבה, והשראה נראתה כמו חלום רחוק.En: It was a time of writer's block, and inspiration seemed like a distant dream.He: מצד שני, נועה, מעצבת גרפית שרצתה להסתכל על העיר מהזווית החדשה, חיפשה פינה נוחה לצלול אל עולם היצירתיות.En: On the other hand, Noa, a graphic designer who wanted to look at the city from a new angle, was seeking a comfortable corner to dive into the world of creativity.He: שניהם, נועה ואריאל, נשאו ראשם אל השולחן הפנוי האחרון בקפה.En: Both Noa and Ariel lifted their heads toward the last available table in the cafe.He: חיוך של צחוק עלה על פניה של נועה כשהבינה שהם חזו את השולחן באותו רגע.En: A smile of amusement appeared on Noa's face when she realized they both had eyed the table at the same moment.He: במקום להתווכח, הם חלקו את השולחן בשקט.En: Instead of arguing, they shared the table quietly.He: "שלום", אמרה אריאל בחיוך נעים.En: "Hello," said Ariel with a pleasant smile.He: "אני מגיעה לפה לכתוב.En: "I come here to write.He: זו הרגשה נהדרת.En: It's a wonderful feeling."He: ""וואו, גם אני מחפש שינוי," ענה נועה בעינויים.En: "Wow, I'm also looking for a change," replied Noa with curiosity.He: "זו העיר החדשה שלי, אני עדיין מנסה להרגיש בבית.En: "This is my new city, and I'm still trying to feel at home."He: "אריאל סיפרה לנועה על פרויקט הכתיבה שלה, ובעדינות ביקשה חוות דעת.En: Ariel told Noa about her writing project and gently asked for her opinion.He: נועה הסתקרנה והציע הזמנה לחגיגת חנוכה קטנה עם חברים משותפים שהכירה.En: Noa was intrigued and suggested an invitation to a small Hanukkah celebration with mutual friends she knew.He: אריאל, קצת מהוססת תחילה, החליטה לנסות ולפתוח את עצמה להזדמנות.En: Ariel, a bit hesitant at first, decided to try and open herself to the opportunity.He: בערב החגיגה, אריאל ישבה במעגל קטן של מכרים, כשהנרות מאירים ברקע.En: On the evening of the celebration, Ariel sat in a small circle of acquaintances, with the candles shining in the background.He: היא השתכנעה לקרוא קטע אישי מתוך סיפור שכתבה.En: She was persuaded to read a personal excerpt from a story she wrote.He: הדברים היו כנים ונגעו בלב כולם, ובעיקר בלב של נועה.En: The words were honest and touched everyone's heart, especially Noa's.He: הרגש הזה חיבר ביניהם, ונתן לאריאל את הבטחון להזדהו.En: This emotion connected them and gave Ariel the confidence to express herself.He: לאחר ערב מרגש זה, החורף בתל אביב הפך פחות קריר.En: After this touching evening, the winter in Tel Aviv became less chilly.He: הם החליטו להתחיל פרויקט משותף, לשלב בין האמנות של נועה לכתיבה של אריאל.En: They decided to start a joint project, combining Noa's art with Ariel's writing.He: המעגל חברים רק התחזק, והעיר כבר לא נראתה זרה לנועה.En: The circle of friends only grew stronger, and the city no longer seemed foreign to Noa.He: אריאל פתחה את ליבה וחשה כיצד ההשראה שטה בתוכה מחדש, ונועה חשה כאילו מצאה את הבית והקרקע תחת רגליה בעולם החדש שלה.En: Ariel opened her heart and felt how inspiration flowed within her anew, and Noa felt as if she had found a home and the ground beneath her feet in her new world.He: בקפה הקטן שבפינה, בין הסופגניות והקפה, נולדה ידידות אמיתית למרוח הזמן.En: In the small cafe on the corner, between the sufganiyot and the coffee, a true friendship was born to withstand the test of time. Vocabulary Words:shook: רעדוwarmth: חמימותroutine: שגרהgaps: פעריםouting: בילויdecorated: מקושטscent: ניחוחותambitious: שאפתניתshivering: רועדתinspiration: השראהhesitant: מהוססתpersuaded: השתכנעהexcerpt: קטעtouched: נגעוemotion: רגשconfidence: בטחוןexpress: הזדהוchilly: קרירjoint: משותףcombining: לשלבground: קרקעbeneath: תחתuncommon: מיוחדfast-paced: המהירtrembled: רועדspirit: אנשי רוחperspective: זוויתdive: לצלולcourtesy: בחיוך נעיםforeseen: חזוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Laughter Sparks Creativity in Barcelona's Cozy Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/when-laughter-sparks-creativity-in-barcelonas-cozy-cafe Story Transcript:Ca: Laia estava asseguda a la seva taula preferida al Freelancer's Home Café, un lloc ple de vida al cor de Barcelona.En: Laia was seated at her favorite table at the Freelancer's Home Café, a lively place in the heart of Barcelona.Ca: El cafè era conegut pel seu ambient acollidor, on l'aroma del cafè torrat embolcallava l'estada de creatius i freelancers.En: The café was known for its welcoming atmosphere, where the aroma of roasted coffee enveloped the stay of creatives and freelancers.Ca: Les plantes penjaven del sostre i les cadires de colors donaven un toc informal.En: Plants hung from the ceiling and colorful chairs gave an informal touch.Ca: Amb la melodia suau de fons, Laia treballava en el seu últim projecte de disseny gràfic.En: With soft melodies playing in the background, Laia worked on her latest graphic design project.Ca: Mentre mirava la pantalla, la Laia no podia deixar de contenir una rialla.En: As she looked at the screen, Laia couldn't help but stifle a laugh.Ca: Havia descobert per casualitat que en Jordi, el barista seriós però simpàtic, portava mitjons diferents.En: She had accidentally discovered that Jordi, the serious yet friendly barista, was wearing mismatched socks.Ca: Un parell amb superherois que no es combinava gens bé.En: One pair featured superheroes, and they didn't match at all.Ca: La situació la divertia massa, però també sabia que haver d'entregar el projecte a temps era imprescindible.En: The situation amused her greatly, but she also knew that delivering the project on time was essential.Ca: Mireia, una aspirant a escriptora, estava asseguda a la taula del costat.En: Mireia, an aspiring writer, was seated at the neighboring table.Ca: Sempre amb el nas cap al seu portàtil, captava detalls que tothom passava per alt.En: Always with her nose pointed at her laptop, she noticed details everyone else overlooked.Ca: La Laia, amb els ulls brillants de picardia, va decidir que havia de compartir el seu descobriment.En: Laia, with eyes gleaming with mischief, decided she had to share her discovery.Ca: Amb un somriure petit, Laia va escriure un breu missatge en un paper i el va fer lliscar cap a Mireia.En: With a small smile, Laia wrote a brief message on a piece of paper and slid it over to Mireia.Ca: Però en l'acció, va colpejar la tassa de cafè.En: But in doing so, she knocked her coffee cup.Ca: En Jordi va aixecar el cap, atret pel soroll.En: Jordi looked up, drawn by the noise.Ca: Els ulls d'ell van trobar els de Laia mentre ella es mossegava els llavis per no esclatar de riure.En: His eyes met Laia's as she bit her lips to keep from bursting into laughter.Ca: En lloc de molestar-se, ell va somriure una mica, recreant aquell moment càlid.En: Instead of being annoyed, he smiled a little, recreating that warm moment.Ca: Mireia, encuriosida, va llegir el missatge.En: Mireia, curious, read the message.Ca: Els seus ulls es van il·luminar i va intentar contenir una rialla, però va ser massa contagiosa.En: Her eyes lit up and she tried to hold back a laugh, but it was too contagious.Ca: A poc a poc, la gent al cafè va començar a adonar-se del que passava.En: Gradually, people in the café began to notice what was happening.Ca: Elsa ho van veure, una successió de somriures i xiuxiueigs es va escampar, fent que la seriositat habitual es diluís en rialles.En: Once they saw it, a succession of smiles and whispers spread, causing the usual seriousness to dissolve into laughter.Ca: Jordi, amb un somriure plenament visible, va percebre l'humor a l'aire.En: Jordi, with a fully visible smile, sensed the humor in the air.Ca: "Estem bé per avui, eh?En: "Feels like a good day today, right?"Ca: " va comentar, mentre preparava un cafè amb un dibuix complex de latte art, una flor que girava suaument a la tassa.En: he commented while preparing a coffee with a complex latte art design, a flower swirling gently in the cup.Ca: Laia va prendre una respiració profundament satisfeta.En: Laia took a deeply satisfying breath.Ca: La sala estava plena de bona energia.En: The room was filled with good energy.Ca: En veure la manera en què un moment de rialles ajudava a tothom a sentir-se millor, ella va pensar en com de valuós era guardar un espai per a l'humor i la comunitat.En: Seeing how a moment of laughter helped everyone feel better, she thought about how valuable it was to preserve a space for humor and community.Ca: En aquell moment, la pressió del seu projecte semblava més lleugera.En: In that moment, the pressure of her project seemed lighter.Ca: La felicitat va arrelar entre els creatius que, engrescats, van tornar als seus treballs amb nous ànims.En: Happiness took root among the creatives who, enlivened, returned to their work with new enthusiasm.Ca: La Laia va tornar al seu disseny, amb la certesa que compartir moments de joia valia la pena, i que aquells breus moments de distracció podien portar a una productivitat inesperada i a vincles més estrets.En: Laia returned to her design, assured that sharing moments of joy was worthwhile, and that those brief moments of distraction could lead to unexpected productivity and stronger bonds. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: l'aromaroasted: torratthe ceilings: els sostresto stifle: contenirmismatched: diferentsto discover: descobrirthe barista: el baristato knock: colpejarcontagious: contagiosasmile: somriureto burst: esclatarcurious: encuriosidawhispers: xiuxiueigsthe pressure: la pressióa deeply satisfying breath: una respiració profundament satisfetasuccessfully: amb èxitthe flower: la florto slide: lliscarto hold back: contenirtunfortunately: malauradamentto amuse: divertirthe project: el projectethe seriosity: la seriositatthe seeds: les llavorsenthusiasm: ànimsfreelancers: freelancersthe creatives: els creatiusnurture: arrelthe success: l'èxitto illuminate: il·luminar

In this episode, explore the transformative journey of embracing vulnerability as a writer. Discover how vulnerability paradoxically can be the key to crafting stronger characters that resonate with readers. Embracing vulnerability is also one of the mindset secrets to building a successful writing career, but it's not comfortable or easy to do. Join us as we delve into the art of character development, the courage to share your authentic self, and the strategies for achieving writing success through the lens of vulnerability. Don't miss this insightful talk by PhD writing coach Karena Akhavein as she relates the stories of two of her clients- Sarah and  Paula, and herself, who were struggling with identity and vulnerability in their characterization, with their mindset, and in their author platform, specifically writing under a pseudonym. Whether it's the craft of storytelling, author mindset, or the business of being a successful writer, you'll find some valuable takeaways in this episode of the How to be an Author podcast.

In this episode, Annalisa talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about: What quality feedback is How you can get it Where you can get it

In this episode, Annalisa and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for: motivating yourself growing your business savvy expanding your abilities find out what you want, and get it

On this episode of Write Project, 23 Authors Admit Their Great Shame: They Google Themselves! And we have on an all-star cast of authors to answer!From Engen Books Ltd.:Jon Dobbin, author of The StarvingJennifer Shelby, author of Plague of the DreamlessTeresita E. Dziadura, author of Corporate InvasionLisa M Daly, author of Navigating StoriesAmanda Labonte, author of the Call of the Sea trilogyMatthew Daniels, author of Diary of KnivesLily McCarthy, author of Quick Bright ThingsErin Vance, author of ExposureAli House, author of Variety ShowFrom Marvel Comics:Jed MacKay, author of Moon Knight and Death of Doctor StrangeHeather Antos, editor on Star WarsFrom Breakwater Books Ltd.:Rebecca North, author of Nanny's Kitchen PartySusan MacDonald, author of Edge of TimeTzuHao Hsu, contributor to Us, Now Dr Richard Elcock, contributor to Us, Now Paul David Power, author of CrippledOlivia Robinson, author of Blue Moth MotelKarrie Cull, author of Rock Paper SexFrom Independent Presses:Tanith Frost, author of RessurectionJon Haas, author of The Reluctant BarbarianJosh Connors, author Small Town QueerAnd featuring:Jen Winsor, executive director of the Writer's Alliance of Newfoundland & Labrador (WritersNL)Alisha Morrissey, copywriter at Rogue Penguin CreativeOriginally broadcast on August 22, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at http://www.chmr.ca/​This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​Checkout Engen titles at http://www.engenbooks.com/​Engen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLEngen Universe signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTThis recording Copyright © 2022 Matthew LeDrew

Interview with Prajwala Dixit, author of The Tales of Dwipa, published through Breakwater Books!Originally broadcast on June 06, 2022 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at http://www.chmr.ca/​​.This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​​Checkout Engen titles at http://www.engenbooks.com/​​Write Project Newsletter signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTEngen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLThis recording Copyright © 2022 Matthew LeDrew

Oh man, this writers chat is great. Coming off a short covid-plague-headcold hiatus, this chat covers a load of things like descriptions and believing in yourself and adverbs. Lots of GREAT info here. Hope you love it.

Every book is a marathon, a long haul from point A to point B with loads of questions an challenges along the way. Tonight, I want to talk to you about what you need to know and what you can do to run the best race you can as long as you want to as often as you want to. PATREON - http://patreon.com/johnhelpsyoucreate

Interview with Kevin Major author of the new book Three for Trinity published through Breakwater Books, as well as Hold Fast, Blood Red Ochre, and more!Kevin is an author from Newfoundland. After graduating from Memorial University in 1972, he worked as a teacher before turning to writing full-time in 1989. While he now writes for an adult readership, he is also known as an author of children's literature, work for which he has been widely awarded and praised. He received the Vicky Metcalf Award for an outstanding body of work in 1992.Originally broadcast on December 6, 2021 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at http://www.chmr.ca/​​This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​​Checkout Engen titles at http://www.engenbooks.com/​​Write Project Newsletter signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTEngen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLThis recording Copyright © 2021 Matthew LeDrew

Rea and Joe are back this week on the Writeway Podcast to break down important, but largely under-discussed, components of the #WriterLife and the #PathToPublishing, that includes not only “author development,” but “author care” as well.  Drawing on a combination of personal and professional experience, as well as the testimony of a growing community of beleaguered authors, the duo examines the often disregarded necessity for writers to listen to and trust themselves, cultivate their own sacred space, and reject the conceptual hustle of hurrying a manuscript to the marketplace. This conversation is meant to inspire writers everywhere to put more faith in themselves—separating good advice from bad, and suggested guidelines from industry demands. Let us know how you stay grounded as an author. Email us and join our movement at podcast@writewayco.com.

THEY ARE BACK!!It's been more than a year since Sildark and Cra5hD0wn have recorded a new episode and with the pandemic and life normalizing it is time for them to get back to work. The 6th Annual Indy Pop Con is a good place to start!

DUE TO NICOLE BEING QUITE SICK THIS WEEK, THIS WEEK”S EPISODE IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE 2 OF THE STOP WRITING ALONE PODCAST: THE MORNING PAGES. HERE'S WHAT NICOLE WRITE THE FIRST GO AROUND FPR THIS EPISODE:   One great benefit of finding writing community is sharing best practices. Each month Nicole will be sharing a Writer's Tool on the Stop Writing Alone podcast. This month's tool comes from Julia Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY. The morning pages are not a new concept, but Nicole talks through what they are, how they help, and challenges listeners to commit to one month of this practice that has helped countless artists find their creative path.   Mentioned in this episode:   Julia Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY: https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9780143129257    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/ The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607    Wanna buy NIcole a tea while she's sick? She promises to use all ko-fi proceeds https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone 

From Simcoe Ontario, Timpf is a storied author and poet with over thirty speculative fiction stories published to her credit in a variety of venues, including "Roxy," "Roxy's Rule," and "Gone" in New Myths; "The Disconnect" in Third Flatiron's Brain Games anthology; "The Caller" in the anthology Future Days, and "It's All Good," published in the anthology Enter the Rebirth. She has two novelettes coming in 2021 from JMS Books. Her speculative poem "No Fairy Tale World" was included in the 2020 Rhysling Anthology, which included all nominees for the Rhysling Award. She was also one of ten finalists in the 2015 Rhyme Zone contest, with the poem "His Hands, and a Question." Previous Engen Books publications include her story ‘The Messenger's Mission' in Mythology from the Rock.Originally broadcast on July 05, 2021 on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, and on other great stations across the country. Listen online at https://www.chmr.ca/​​.This program, and others like it, are helped by support from viewers and fans on Patreon. Consider helping support Engen Books on Patreon for as little as $1.00 a month for excellent rewards, including books! https://www.patreon.com/engenbooks​​Checkout Engen titles at https://engenbooks.com/​​Engen Horror Society Signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8YemrFantasy Files signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8X4zLEngen Universe signup for FREE book: http://eepurl.com/c8W9OTThis recording Copyright © 2021 Matthew LeDrew

How do you design a creative happy life you love? It's all about being intentional. You define your ideal life, you design it, and then you create it. If this idea sounds simple, that’s because it is – but it’s far from easy. In this episode we look into the research of Ayse Birsel and use it as a jumping off point to give you all the thoughts and actions that go into creating a creative that will make you feel fulfilled, using creative skills you already have. Full of creative possibilities and actionable tips, this episode will inspire and motivate you. 

It’s a bit of an understatement to say that 2020 has been an atypical year. However, thanks to Emma Isaacs of the Creative Ways podcast, Nicole is thinking about and talking about the fact that maybe this year we may need a reminder to take a minute for rest and self-care. This episode was sponsored by The Coloringbook Coach. Use the code STOPWRITINGALONE15 to receive 15% your services booked at www.thecoloringbookcoach.com  Visit the Stop Writing Alone Bookshop to support Stop Writing Alone and indie bookshops: https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone  Mentioned in this episode: My Mastermind “Voxer Vixens” group: Kim A. Flodin https://www.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-ways-podcast/id1501003193  Creative Life Scholars https://creativelifescholars.com/  Jackie Dana http://jackiedana.com/  Eilidh Horder’s Self-Care Starter Kit https://eilidhhorder.com/self-care-starter-kit-my-gift-to-you/  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone  NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  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.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

SORMAG's Writer's Café – Season 6 – Episode 1 Meet this episode's guests: Jacqueline Holness http://www.afterthealtarcall.com/about-jacqueline-holness/ Kristy Jackson Bizperation.com Valerie J Lewis Coleman https://penofthewriter.as.me Jessica Mathews www.jessicamathewsbooks.com Host: LaShaunda C. Hoffman http://lashaundahoffman.com Need more promotion help? Join The Social Butterfly Promotion Training Group http://facebook.com/groups/SBPTG Would you like to be featured on SORMAG's Writer's Cafe or be a sponsor? Send an email to 1sormag@gmail.com Let us know what you thought of the podcasts - send an email to 1sormag@gmail.com

SORMAG’s Writer’s Café – Season 5 – Episode 1 Meet this episode’s guests: Jacqueline Holness http://www.afterthealtarcall.com/about-jacqueline-holness/ Kristy Jackson Bizperation.com Valerie J Lewis Coleman https://penofthewriter.as.me Jessica Mathews www.jessicamathewsbooks.com Host: LaShaunda C. Hoffman http://lashaundahoffman.com Need more promotion help? Join The Social Butterfly Promotion Training Group http://facebook.com/groups/SBPTG Would you like to be featured on SORMAG's Writer's Cafe or be a sponsor? Send an email to 1sormag@gmail.com Let us know what you thought of the podcasts - send an email to 1sormag@gmail.com

In this week’s episode Nicole talks with Brian Mooney, creator of the Storymatics games -- Storymatic Classic, Storymatic Kids, Rememory, and Synapsis. They discuss the inspiration and creation of the games, finding writing community, Brian’s own path through writing fiction, poetry, comedy, and his time in theater, as well as so much more.  Mentioned in this episode: Storymatics Studios (FIND ALL GAMES HERE)  https://thestorymatic.com/  Putney School Summer Program http://summer.putneyschool.org/ Smith College Creative Writing Workshop https://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/writing  Nancy Canu’s (Nicole’s critique partner’s editing service) website https://commakharma.com/  Lisa Murray's SOUL PROVIDERS https://youtu.be/J1sk7_Aj8LE BookCon https://www.bookcon.com/  NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  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.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

This week Nicole discusses some of the struggles that come with being a creative in a crisis. While some have found the change of schedule and environment to be an inspiration, Nicole shares her experience of being blocked and maybe needing a minute to regroup. Ready to join the Happy Campers Club for only $30 -- one dollar a day https://mailchi.mp/be83521f036a/happycamperclub Mentioned in this episode: Jason Reynolds Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/ Jason Reynolds website https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/  Sunday’s writing prompt meeting https://www.facebook.com/events/693416844732040/  Earth Hour https://www.earthhour.org/ Sign up for Happy Campers Club: https://mailchi.mp/be83521f036a/happycamperclub NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  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.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

How did one of the shining cities on the hill in mid-century North America become the poster child for de-industrialization? In this All Write in Sin City, you’ll hear Part Two of a presentation by Anna Clark, talking about her award-winning book, The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy. Anna continues her commentary about the Flint water crisis, and takes a look at possible structural causes, with additional insight provided by Flint-based writer and former journalist Robert Campbell. You’ll also hear additional questions and commentary from moderator and Windsor community organizer, Steve Green. Anna Clark is a journalist in Detroit. The Poisoned City was named one of the year’s best books by the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, Kirkus Reviews, Audible, Amazon, the New York Public Library, and others. It is the winner of the Hillman Prize in Book Journalism and the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award, and more. Anna’s writing has appeared in Elle, the New York Times, Politico, the Columbia Journalism Review, Next City, and other places. She has been a Fulbright fellow in Nairobi, Kenya, and a Knight-Wallace journalism fellow at the University of Michigan. She received the Excellence in Environmental Journalism award from the Great Lakes Environmental Law Council. You can find out more about the book and Anna’s writing on her website, annaclark.net. ​

When the people of Flint, Michigan, turned on their faucets in April 2014, the water pouring out was poisoned with lead and other toxins. Through a series of disastrous decisions, the state government had switched the city’s water supply to a source that corroded Flint’s aging lead pipes. Anna Clark is a journalist in Detroit. The Poisoned City was named one of the year’s best books by the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, Kirkus Reviews, Audible, Amazon, the New York Public Library, and others. It is the winner of the Hillman Prize in Book Journalism and the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award.It was also named a Michigan Notable book, won a State History Award, and it was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction, and it was also a finalist for the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. Anna’s writing has appeared in Elle, the New York Times, Politico, the Columbia Journalism Review, Next City, and other places. She has been a Fulbright fellow in Nairobi, Kenya, and a Knight-Wallace journalism fellow at the University of Michigan. She received the Excellence in Environmental Journalism award from the Great Lakes Environmental Law Council. You can find out more about the book and Anna’s writing on her website, annaclark.net.

This podcast features two award-winning speculative fiction authors reading to a live audience at Windsor’s Phog Lounge. Coming to us from London Ontario, Timothy S. Johnston is an award-winning writer of futuristic and contemporary mystery/thrillers. He has won multiple awards including the CYGNUS, the CLUE , and the Science Fiction Epic Award. In this episode, he reads from his lates award-winning novel, The War Beneath. Next is the Detroit-based author of over a dozen novels and countless short stories, Kathe Koja. She has been a major voice in genre fiction for many years. Her stories frequently concern characters who have been in some way marginalized by society. She has also won many awards, including the Bram Stoker Award and the Locus Award for her first novel, The Cipher, and the Deathrealm Award for Strange Angels. Kathe has since branched off into other genres, including young adult and multi-media projects, and she shares some of her work with our ChiZine Series audience at the Phog. Find out more about these authors:https://timothysjohnston.com/https://kathekoja.com/blog/

Part Two of last week's podcast, a live recording of a recent interview with award-winning fiction author Casey Plett, recorded at Biblioasis bookstore. Windsor poet Vanessa Shields is the interviewer.Casey Plett is the author of the short story collection A Safe Girl to Love and the novel Little Fish, which won this year's Amazon Canada First Novel Award and the Lamda Literary Award. It was also short-listed for the 2019 Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award and Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Emerging Writers.Casey's also co-editor of the anthology Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction and Fantasy from Transgender Writers. She wrote a column on transitioning for McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and her essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, Maclean’s, The Walrus, Plenitude, and the Winnipeg Free Press. She is the winner of a Lambda Literary Award for Best Transgender Fiction, a finalist for this year’s Amazon Canada First Novel Award, and a was a past finalist for the 2015 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Emerging Writers. She lives in Windsor, Ontario.Check out Little Fish on the publisher's website: arsenalpulp.com/Books/L/Little-Fish

Hey there writers and muse daters! This week's full length episode is focused on the retreat! Have you ever wanted to get away and just write? Have the constant worries of day to day life impacted your writing and held you back? Do you have no clue how to pick a reliable, safe, and fun writing retreat! Well look no further. Michele Romaine, the fabulous.   In this episode you'll discover: How to find the peace and quiet you need to write How to select the right writing retreat How to break out of everyday excuses and WRITE  

In this episode you'll discover: How to find the peace and quiet you need to write How to select the right writing retreat How to break out of everyday excuses and WRITE

In this episode you'll discover: How to finish writing a book--even if you never have before How to get your story out onto the page How to break out of the revision cycle and move forward into finishing a book How to find the right kind of writing group that move your writing forward How to get over the fear of “Is my writing good enough?” How to get over the fear of “Will anyone ever want to read my writing?” How to break out of that negative mindset and move forward in your writing The connection between neuroscience and writing How the wrong writing group can block your writing  

Tochi and Zell are together at YallWest in Santa Monica! They discuss Attorney General Barr's shameful Senate hearing, the Dems weak tea response, and Tochi's #WriterLife.Email: InnerCitizens@gmail.com

In this featured highlight episode, Andi speaks to Annalisa about the connection between neuroscience and writing. This connection is featured in The Writing Gym programs and is absolutely essential to understanding your own writing. Enjoy and stay tuned for the full episode!

In this episode you'll discover: How to build a business out of your book How to create an impact with your book How to title your book well How to create effective pacing in your book How to create a speaking career out of your book The steps to creating a speaking career Is it OK to give away books? How to start booking speaking engagements What time of day is the best for writing

In this week's highlight episode, Andi and Annalisa talk to inspirational speaker and author Mark Hardcastle. This highlight features Mark's advice on how long it should take to write your book! Stay tuned for the full length episode, coming soon!

In our last but surely not least episode of Agatha Nominees we interview Nancy J. Cohen Nominated for Best Nonfiction for Writing the Cozy Mystery (Orange Grove Press), Ben Guterson nominated for Best Children's Y/A Mystery for Winterhouse (Henry Holt), Shari Randall nominated for Best First Novel for Curses Boiled Again (St. Martin's) and Jane Ann Turzillo nominated for Best Nonfiction for Wicked Women of Ohio (History Press)

In this featured Writing Gym alum podcast, Andi speaks to Stephen Oliver. Stephen is a science-fiction & fantasy author, Writing Gym alum, and working on revising his next novel! In this episode you'll discover: top revision tips for your novel how to increase your yearly word count (Even to 100,000 words per year!) how to create a publishing strategy the power of Insider knowledge to Fast Track your writing career how to break through the fear barriers that block your writing habit how to find the writer you are and be that writer how to kick-start your writing how to overcome “not good enough” in your writing

In this featured Writing Gym alumni episode, Stephen Oliver talks about his own writing experiences. The focus of this particular highlight episode is how to find the time away to write. Enjoy this highlight episode and stay tuned for the full episode coming out shortly!  

In this week's full episode, Annalisa and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She's edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books.  She will be giving out her top tips for debut authors on how to work with an editor.

In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in- Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She's edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books.  She will be giving out her top tips about how first-time authors can enter today's publishing industry with expertise.  

In this featured alumni episode, the Writing Gym Podcast welcome alum Jason Bock. Jason shares his own writing journey and struggles, as well as how he overcame them. We hope that his experiences can inform your own and help you on your journey to success! In this episode you'll discover: How to get the accountability to finish a novel How to stop hopping from writing project to writing project How to get the motivation to finish a writing project How to discover your best writer How to find time to write How to find the best time of day to write How to structure an effective story How to find the right kind of writing community How to find belonging and positivity in a writing group How to find a tight-knit writing community

In this week's very special alumni highlight episode, Andi speaks with Writing Gym author Jason Bock about how he got the accountability, guidance, and direction to finish his own novel. Perhaps his story will inspire your own journey. Stay tuned for the full-length episode!

In this episode, Annalisa and Andi talk to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books. Do you have dreams of finishing your book but have no idea what you would do afterward? Do you have a finished book and aren't sure how to sell it? Do you have questions about how to price your book or how to adapt to the changing publishing industry? Well we're going to answer those questions and more in this episode!

When Marcus Lopés stopped drinking, everything came into focus. Learn how giving up alcohol changed his life.

In this week's highlight episode Annalisa and Andi speak to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books about the changing publishing industry and what authors can do to make sure they can adapt.  

In this week's behind the scenes episode, Andi interviews Vivian Jamieson, Writing Gym alum and author extraordinaire. They will talk all about Vivian's experience with the Writing Gym, what led her there, and how her experience can help you! In this episode you'll discover: How to revise your fiction manuscript to publishable How to find an agent How to publish your work to send to an agent How to improve your craft and increase your publishability How to improve your novel's pacing How to find your writing process--even if you are a pantser How to publish with the big five How to keep your reader engaged How to make your manuscript multi-layered and true to “literary fiction” form How to overcome the fear and finally write to publish

In this highlight episode, Andi interviews Writing Gym alum Vivian Jamieson about her experience in the program. This little treat will focus on Vivian's journey to find the right writing community to make her a better author.

In this week's full episode, get amazing top tips from publicist Samara Rafert about how to promote your book and work with your publicist. Have you always wondered what happens after you get a publishing contract? How much of the "all authors must promote themselves" is really a myth, and how much is true? How much support do publishing houses REALLY offer first-time authors? Well, here's your opportunity to be in the know. In this episode we interview Samara, a publicist for a major publishing house and get the skinny. You'll also get all of the below questions answered! What does a traditional publisher/publicist do How to get your book into bookstores, libraries AND specialty shops,museums How to get distribution on your books How a traditional press helps to get you featured in magazines and national media How to get published with a University Press How to find a quality writing group How to deal with negative comments about your novel How to use social media to promote your book  

In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa and Andi speak to publicist Samara Rafert about how to get media connections and national exposure for your book. Make sure you stay tuned later in the week for the full episode with inside tips about exactly what kind of publicity a publishing house will give you.    

  In this episode, Annalisa and Andi talk dive into the issues that agents, publishers, and editors have about your manuscript. The problem will be talked about at length and you'll find out how to avoid it!   You'll also get to hear the answers to all of these questions: What's the missing factor in most manuscripts? What leads to rejection for the majority of manuscripts? What is the slush pile and how do manuscripts end up there? What are the professional standards for the writing job? How to hone plotting, pacing and character arcs What are the fundamentals of storytelling?  

In this highlight episode, Annalisa and Andi talk about what agents look for in a novel. It's a question that that gets asked all of the time in the Writing Gym, and it's so exciting to share this little snippet with all of the listeners! If you want to hear even more details about exactly what agents, publishers, and editors are looking for in your work, listen to the full episode on Thursday!

In this week's episode, Annalisa and Andi talk to picture book author Mike Bender about how he wrote his top selling picture book! Not only does Mike share his amazing journey, he also shares some amazing tips! We'll answer these questions that authors ask: How do I know what's trending in the picture book market? What kind of support do I get from a traditional publishing house? How effective will my author platform be to market and sell my book? How do I create a quality relationship with my editor  

In this highlight episode, Annalisa and Andi  talk to picture book author Mike Bender about his journey with his picture book. The focus for this snippet, is how to traditionally publish a picture book. Enjoy and make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday!