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Helping Writers Become Authors provides writers help in summoning inspiration, crafting solid characters, outlining and structuring novels, and polishing prose. Learn how to write a book and edit it into a story agents will buy and readers will love. (Music intro by Kevin MacLeod.)
Two chatty authors asking all the 'write' questions. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and Rachel Poli, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish.
BT Sport brings you a weekly instalment of the best insight and analysis from award-winning football journalist Mike Calvin and a supporting cast of some of Fleet Street's finest writers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Talking to writers about matters that move us
Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. On the Writer Craft Podcast, we help authors stay motivated and inspired, finish their books, and show them how to analyze and diagnose areas of challenge in their manuscripts once it's written.
Quillette is an online magazine founded by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. The publication has a primary focus on science, technology, news, culture, and politics.
From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and conseque ...
Michael Cox is The Athletic's football tactics writer, Mark Carey is The Athletic's football analytics writer, and along with host Ali Maxwell they break down the tactical and technical details of football each week - looking at trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper look at the matches and moments that define football.
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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience


Kelton Reid studies the habits, habitats, and brains of a wide spectrum of renowned writers to learn their secrets of productivity and creativity. Tune in each week to learn how great writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid block. Explore our archives at writerfiles.fm to find interviews with notable guests that include bestselling authors John Scalzi (Old Mans War), Greg Iles (Natchez Burning), Jay McInerney (Bright Lights, Big City), Kevin Kelly (founder of WIRED magazin ...
David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
Hosted by Jonathan Moeller (author of the FROSTBORN and SEVENFOLD SWORD fantasy series and the SILENT ORDER scifi series), the Pulp Writer Show discusses how to write, format, publish, and sell your novel. Sometimes there are jokes.
Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
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Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb


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Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb
Unlimited Hangout with Whitney Webb
Podcast hosted by investigative writer and researcher Whitney Webb
New York Times bestseller Charlie Lovett talks with writers about their lives, their craft, their business, and their latest work.
A podcast where content strategist, UX writers, and content designers share their well-kept industry secrets. This show is brought you by the UX Writing Hub. Take our FREE UX Writing course: http://bit.ly/2PBDMWy
Want to know what it’s like living the glamorous indie author life? Tune in to Writer Rambles. My first romantic fantasy novel, Atheist's Angel IS OUT NOW FOR PREORDER WORLDWIDE
The Writer's Almanac is a daily podcast of poetry and historical interest pieces, usually of literary significance. Each day's offering is five minutes long and contains "on this day in history" information as well as an accessible poem.
Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
The #1 Writing Podcast featuring interviews with Bestselling Authors, Literary Agents, Editors, Comic & TV Writers for Marvel, Star Wars, etc. Presented by Flickering Myth.
Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.
for writers by writers
Daniel Harper is a researcher who goes where few others can bear to go: he listens to what the reactionaries - from the IDW to the modern day Nazis - say to each other in *their* safe spaces! In this timely and shocking - but entertaining - anti-fascist podcast, Daniel tells his friend, online writer Jack Graham, all about it.
The life of a writer can have its ups and down. Stop in for little fun and knowledge about surviving the writing life.
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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell


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The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC
Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
We're writers, but...I'm a Writer But is a podcast from Lindsay Hunter and Alex Higley. We talk to writers with, you know, LIVES, about how they make it work, or not.
Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
The Florida Writer Podcast: A Discussion about Writing & Other Things ... brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Enjoy conversations with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers. For more information about the Florida Writers Association, visit us @ www.FloridaWriters.net
Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Troy Baker (voice actor), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from four unique perspectives in the games industry.
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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein


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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
Brett Goldstein
We are born. We die. In between we watch a lot of films. And some of these films shape the people we are. This is a podcast about those films. (And a bit about death.) Join comedian, actor, writer and swimmer Brett Goldstein and an extra special weekly guest as they go all the way into life and death by way of movies, to ultimately pick their Films To Be Buried With! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/filmstobeburiedwith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Former NHL vets Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette, Barstool Sports writer Rear Admiral and Producer Mike Grinnell bring their outspoken and irreverent opinions to the masses. Focusing on the NHL but also touching on pop culture and everything else under the sun. New episode every Tuesday. .
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his comedian guests for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
Guiding Authors and Writers dreams to a perfect landing.Providing tips, tools, tactics, and real talks about what to do when things don’t go as planned with your writing, publishing, marketing, and promotion.
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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)


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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)
Evan Lampe
In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com
Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Part of the Cadence13 Network.
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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker


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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker
WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Writers Corner Podcast from WLRH. Featuring Authors and their stories.
Travel Writer, Essayist, Adventurer, Teacher
Life isn't always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows. Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In, warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they've learned in dark times. Kate teaches at Duke Divinity School and is author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved) and No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear). Find her online at @katecbowler.
A podcast featuring and presented by Royal Literary Fund writers.
A monthly podcast devoted mostly to speculative fiction books, reviews and the odd bit of idle gossip. Hosted by Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond.
“Ghost Writers, Anonymous,” is an inspirational and interactive podcast where we create worlds through words and writing.
A marketing-focused podcast for indie authors of any genre! Skyrocket your writing career with tips and inspiration on productivity, mindset, and marketing. It’s everything you need to take your writing career to the next level, brought to you by 6-figure USA Today bestseller Alana Terry.
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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review


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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review
Partners in Crime Media
The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.'Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on Twitter @crim ...
The finale of my coverage of Sinclair Lewis with my final thoughts on BABBITT (1922). Is there any hope for Babbitt? I am not sure. I see some hints of it before he seems to surrender to conformity at the end. Let me know.By Evan Lampe
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The Writer's Almanac


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The Writer's Almanac for Sunday, May 15, 2022
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“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.” Words written by the man behind “The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, born this day in 1856.By Prairie Home Productions
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Inside the Writer's Studio


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Lauren McBrayer (5/15/2022) Inside the Writer’s Studio Episode #101
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Charlie talks with Lauren McBrayer about her new novel Like a House on Fire in which protagonist Merit must understand her feelings towards her boss Jane. They discuss the search for identity, female friendship, religion, sensory detail and much more about this wonderful novels that explores relationships from parenthood to professional.…
A book launch is an exciting event in every author's journey. Before you send your baby into the world, are you confident your "Amazon Relevance Score" will serve you well? In this Florida Writer Podcast, book marketing expert Penny Sansevieri shares book launching tips from networking and platform building to ads and book pricing with host Alison …
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The Writer’s Parachute


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Swishtails and Tales to Find Your Dreams with Janet Wolanin Alexander
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Today's guest on the Writer's Parachute, Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing®...is: Author/Writer, Janet Wolanin Alexander Be sure to follow the Writer’s Parachute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WriterParachute https://www.facebook.com/writerparachute/ https://www.instagram.com/writerparachute/ https://www.twitter.com/writer…
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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience


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How Award-Winning Novelist & Pulitzer Finalist Hernan Diaz Writes
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#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Hernan Diaz, spoke to me about rejection, his unusual path to literary stardom, subverting reader expectations, and his latest novel "Trust." Hernan was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award. His first novel, "In the Distance," won the Saroyan…
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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


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Financial And Tax Implications Of NFTs With Joe David, Crypto Accountant
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If you want to create, sell, buy, or trade NFTs, you need to understand the financial and tax implications. In this interview, Joe David explains the important aspects of blockchain assets and cryptocurrency. [Disclaimer: This is not financial or legal advice. This is just a conversation based on our interest and experience. Please consult a profes…
Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n I wanted to announce that my friend, colleague, and mentor, J Thorn, just launched his new book, Writing Scenes. I'm especially excited about this because I contributed to the making of this book in several ways, and I feel quite proud of all I did. One of the example scenes i…
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Writer's Voice


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Mark Follman, TRIGGER POINTS & Rachel Rear, CATCH THE SPARROW
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Today on Writer’s Voice, we feature two books on crime in America. First, as meaningful gun safety legislation is perpetually stalled in the US Congress, another approach to preventing gun violence is gaining ground throughout the country. We talk with Mark Follman about his book Trigger Points: Inside The Mission To Stop Mass Shootings In America.…
Since financial advisor Melissa Caddick walked out of her house in 2020, authorities have been unable to determine whether she vanished with the millions from her Ponzi scheme, was snatched by a ripped-off investor, or threw herself into the sea from the high cliffs near her luxury home. The podcast “Liar, Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Mill…
Bethan Roberts speaks with Catherine O’Flynn about the inspiration found in small details from real lives, writing for radio, and the productivity merits of her cafe habit.By Kona Macphee
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Football Writers Podcast


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Can Chelsea end an era by winning the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday?
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Mike Calvin, Miguel Delaney and Seb Stafford Bloor take an in depth look at Saturday's FA Cup final. Chelsea, a club defined by trophy-winning, have their season, and most probably their short term future on the line at Wembley. Thomas Tuchel, like his squad, is at a crossroads. Liverpool, meanwhile, are ready to produce another signature performan…
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Writer Experience


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Ep 168 - Writer Selects: "Writing Groundhog Day" with Danny Rubin, Co-Writer of Groundhog Day
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Originally released as Ep 123.Danny Rubin is a screenwriter and playwright. He co-wrote with Harold Ramis the screenplay for Groundhog Day, for which the two received a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. He received a B.A. in biology from Brown University and a M.A. in radio, television, and film from Northwestern University. Danny has taught screenw…
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The Merry Writer Podcast

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Should You Let Family And Friends Read Your Manuscript? | Ep. 111 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES When you have finished your manuscript, is it a good idea to let family and close friends read your work? You may be surprised by our thoughts on this one. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: PatreonWant to support our sh…
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Brave Writer


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S8E13: Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Home & in the World with Amber Johnston
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Amber Johnston is a brand new author, debuting with her book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. Her mission is to see all of us celebrate our cultural heritages while also honoring the unique expressions of identity in others. Her book is practical, beautifully conceived, and filled with transparent storyt…
Wherein we have a ball with fanged fiends. Send a dinner invite to gwritersanon@gmail.com Check our blood type on Facebook (Ghost Writers, Anonymous).By Ghost Writers, Anonymous
Alex and Lindsay talk with Linda LeGarde Grover (Gichigami Hearts: Stories and Histories from Misaabekong) about making a book that is fiction, memoir, myth, truth, and poetry; the many wonders of Duluth and Lake Superior; the “ghost presence” in her book; showing a sense of time and change in her work; and more! Linda LeGarde Grover is professor o…
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Two Writers Slinging Yang


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Tracy Letts: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Tony Award-winning actor, "Jack McKinney" in "Winning Time"
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On whether writing about familiar people was at all uncomfortable in "August: Osage County"; on why real life is too boring to be portrayed literally; on why he still uses a typewriter and what he tried to being to the character of Jack McKinney.
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Writer Unleashed


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What Plotters and Pantsers Both Get Wrong About Story
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Plotters plot and pantsers wander. One approach isn't better than the other. They're just different impulses. But both are equally futile. Pantsers can wander aimlessly ad infinitum, and plotters often focus only on plot at the outset. Which is why they still get stuck in the messy middle. What both plotters and pantsers get wrong is how to bring s…
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So You Want to be a Writer


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WRITER 481: Booktok sensation E. Lockhart on her latest novel, 'Family of Liars'
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E. Lockhart on her latest novel, Family of Liars, and how her books went viral on TikTok. Should you fix typos as you write? And we have 3 copies of Book Lovers by Emily Henry to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/list…
This week's Sundial contributor, Philip Nalls Johnson, wonders why his imagination soared so easily when he was young!By WLRH Public Radio
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Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire


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Fred Koehler On Experience, Inspiration and the Outdoors
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Today's guest is Fred Koehler, author, illustrator and founder of Ready Chapter 1, a program to help writers start their creative journey. Fred joined me today to talk about the importance of having active experiences to inspire storytelling, the pros (and cons) of determination, and the effects of the pandemic on publishing. Read the TranscriptSup…
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The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker


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Mohsin Hamid Reads “The Face in the Mirror”
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Mohsin Hamid reads his story “The Face in the Mirror,” from the May 16th, 2022, issue of the magazine. Hamid is the author of four novels, including “How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia” and “Exit West,” a winner of the L.A. Times Book Prize. A new novel, “The Last White Man,” from which this story was adapted, will be published in August…
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Helping Writers Become Authors


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Ep. 587: The Role of the Antagonist in Story Structure, Pt. 2 of 2
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Examines the role of the antagonist in the second half of a story's structure--the Second Pinch Point through the Resolution.By K.M. Weiland
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The Pulp Writer Show


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Episode 120: Using Dialogue To Create Distinct Characters
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In this week's episode, we'll talk about using dialogue to create distinctive characters in fiction. I also talk about buying an Xbox and answering reader questions. THE PULP WRITER SHOW will return with new episodes in June 2022.
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Writers in Tech


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UX writing processes to reduce stress with Boris Šlesar @Just Eat Takeaway.com
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Boris Šlesar calls himself a helicopter UX writer, referring to the different projects he supports at Just Eat Takeaways. Over the last few years, he’s developed processes to keep stress at bay. Tune in to hear how to prioritize tasks, how to make use of good documentation, and where to get help if you’re the only UX writer in the team. We also cha…
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Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein


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Fran Kranz (writer/director of Mass) • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #197
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LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with 'Mass' writer and director FRAN KRANZ! By now, you might have come into contact with the film Mass. Perhaps you've heard Mark Kermode review and speak on it with huge fondness, or you've heard a recommendation from a frien…
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SORMAG's Writer's Cafe


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SWC S8 E05 - The Life Of A Writer – Conversations with: Jacqueline P. Walker
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Meet Jacqueline P. Walker A Season of Disruption - https://amzn.to/3ygxSAu Fictional Memoir Host: LaShaunda C. Hoffman http://lashaundahoffman.com Building Online Relationships http://bit.ly/BORLCH This episode’s Sponsor – Building Your Readership https://amzn.to/2Xg1JsK Would you like to be featured or Sponsor SORMAG’s Writer’s Cafe? https://lasha…
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The Successful Writer Podcast is full of encouragement to help you skyrocket your writing career. USA Today bestseller Alana Terry brings you tips and inspiration on productivity, mindset, and marketing. It’s everything you need to take your writing career to the next level, brought to you by 6-figure bestseller Alana Terry. Join Ella and Alana whe…
Welcome to another episode of my podcast. Today, I am talking about mental overwhelm and anxiety in a writer’s life. It happens, folks. Trust me, I know. So dive in and have a listen to my ideas about it The post Mental overwhelm and anxiety in a writer’s life appeared first on Writer Groupie.By Writer Groupie Podcast
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The Writer and the Critic


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Episode 89: I Would Haunt You if I Could | Shit Cassandra Saw
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On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, dispense with lengthy preambles and get pretty much straight into it. The books being discussed this month are two collections of short fiction: I Would Haunt You if I Could by Seán Padraic Birnie [2:10] and Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby [28:50]. For thos…