In Conversation with Terry Shepherd, award-winning broadcaster and author of the Jessica Ramirez Thrillers. A deep dive into the people and support systems behind the stories we love.
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Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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Join me, @recardothompson, on "Amidst the Odds," a podcast delving into spirituality, education, and culture. Discover unexplored realms with brilliant minds yet to be heard. In a world of extremes, we navigate the nuances, bridging gaps between beginnings and endings. Our guests, from visionaries to scholars, unravel complexities in faith, education, and culture, enriching our worldview. "Amidst the Odds" isn't just a podcast—it's a journey of transformation. Tune in for captivating convers ...
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Podcast Description for The Quill Oracles Unlock the mysteries of self-publishing in the world of divination! The Quill Oracles is your go-to podcast for authors and readers of spiritual divination and self-development books. Whether you're crafting a tarot guide, an oracle book, or a mystical manuscript, this podcast will guide you through the ins and outs of self-publishing—from writing and editing to marketing and selling your books. Join me, Amanda M. Clarke, as I share insights, tips, a ...
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Researcher 2 Researcher the Bariatric Surgery Edition is an independent podcast series in which researchers share their findings, practitioners their experiences and partner BariatricNews.net provides you with the latest updates from the field. Listen how top professionals think, feel, act and develop. Lifting you to the next level. Hosted by dr. Bart Torensma. ----------------------------- From your host some background information: I came up with the R2R podcast when I attended conferences ...
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The Thunder Mutters is a podcast in love with music, and with the music of words. Presented fortnightly by poet Adam Horovitz and fiddle player Becky Dellow, it takes its name from the poem by John Clare. We will be exploring the connections between music and poetry, concentrating for the first year of the podcast on Clare’s 'The Shepherd’s Calendar' and on the tunes Clare gathered. Every month, we will bring you the appropriate section of the Calendar interspersed with relevant tunes that C ...
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You’ve got questions about sacred music? Here’s your chance to learn what the Church teaches and envisions for music in the sacred liturgy. Welcome to Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast with your host Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. We address topics of interest both to priests and liturgical musicians, as well as a general audience of Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic Church’s teachings and treasury of sacred music. Our topics range from discussion of Church docume ...
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Stephen K. Postema - Running Around Town
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26:42Stephen Postema started running in Kindergarten. His strides through Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 60s and 70s became a metaphor for a city and nation in evolution.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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212. 5 Ways Writers Can Use AI to Help With Book Marketing
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18:29You’ve poured your heart into writing your book, but now you’re staring down the next challenge: how do you actually get it into readers’ hands? Marketing your book can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. With the right tools—like AI—you can turn it into a streamlined, even fun, part of your creative process. In this episode, I’m breaking…
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Sam Daley-Harris - Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy
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28:01Sam Daley-Harris has updated and expanded his classic work, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy. And it's become a playbook for positive change. Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Our-Democracy-Citizens-Transformational/dp/1953943381על ידי Terry Shepherd
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Charles Philipp Martin - Rented Grave
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18:06Charles Philipp Martin's Rented Grave, re-introduces Inspector Herman Lok, delving deep into the underbelly of Hong Kong, a city caught between modern ambition and the haunting legacy of Mao’s Cultural Revolution.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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Sharon Eubank - Doing Small Things With Great Love
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25:09Drawing from decades of experience in global humanitarian service, Sharon Eubank offers a wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world through actions you can initiate in your own backyard.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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211. How to Write Romantasy Power Couples Readers Obsess Over With Jenna Moreci
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35:25Want to write a Romantasy that readers obsess over? Here’s how to deliver the tropes, intimacy, and magic readers crave. Romantasy is everywhere right now, and for good reason—it’s the perfect mix of swoony romance, epic fantasy, and unforgettable characters. But if you’ve ever thought, “How do I even start writing Romantasy?” you’re not alone. Wit…
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Stacy Bass delivers a transformative story of grief, offers a new way into resilience, and illustrates how photographs can be portals to the stories, moments, and love that loss cannot diminish.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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210. 5 Tips For Writing A Multiple POV Novel Without Confusing Your Readers
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11:55Discover the five essential strategies for mastering multiple-POV novels without confusing your readers. Have you ever wondered if you could write a multi-POV story like The Girl on the Train? Or how about The Six of Crows? The kind that pulls you into multiple characters' worlds so completely that you feel like you know each one personally? Writin…
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Tim Kirk - All His Damned Mother's Sons
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26:37What if Elvis died while serving in the Army? Who might emerge to try and replace the young, still emerging superstar? Tim Kirk discusses how his Hollywood screen chops influenced a tightly plotted story of four men Elvis' age who were influenced by what few realized in this altered timeline was a seismic event.…
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209. How to Revise Your Novel Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind) With Alice Sudlow
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53:28Discover the counterintuitive first draft editing approach that transforms messy manuscripts into page-turning novels readers love. Most fiction writers struggle with novel revision because they jump straight into editing their manuscript after finishing their first draft. This approach leads to endless rewrites, overwhelming confusion, and stories…
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208. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 6)
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23:46Real writers share how they broke free from endless rewrites and abandoned drafts to finally finish their novels in just 90 days—using the exact framework that can unlock your story too. In this episode, I’m sharing real, inspiring stories from fiction writers who went from stuck and overwhelmed to finishing their novels using the exact framework I…
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Claire Booth beautifully blends real-life location with a mix of mystery and drama in Hank Worth 7. Throwing Shadows effectively demonstrates how past events ripple into present drama.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works
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11:33Have you ever sat down to write a novel and thought, “Where do I even begin?” Or maybe you’ve started writing, but something feels... off. The story isn’t coming together the way you imagined, and you’re not sure why. You’re not alone. Most writers struggle with this because they’re missing the foundational elements that make a story work. It’s not…
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Loxley Browne - The Charms Series
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15:39Author and entrepreneur Loxley Brown discusses her Charms book series, teaching young people about dreaming big and taking action to make those dreams real.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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Tom Epperson, the screenwriter behind One False Move—the cult classic crime thriller co-written with his childhood friend Billy Bob Thornton. He's the author of the Edgar-nominated The Kind One and the haunting noir Sailor. But today, Tom Epperson is here to talk about something entirely different. His new book, Baby Hawk, is a bold, breathtaking d…
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Brian Cranley - The Call of Wonder
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20:43Brian Cranley is a biomedical engineer turned theologian, whose new book The Call of Wonder invites readers to rediscover awe at the intersection of empirical discovery and spiritual truth. From the Big Bang to the human brain, from ancient wisdom to quantum theory, Cranley reveals how the mysteries of science may not oppose belief—but illuminate i…
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#206. Student Spotlight: How Gina Elizabeth Went From Stuck to Publishing Two Books in Just One Year
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32:13After years of getting stuck at chapter six, Gina Elizabeth finally discovered the missing piece that helped her finish writing not just one novel, but two books in a single year. Today I'm chatting with Gina Elizabeth, indie fantasy romance author of the Bonded in Blood series (and Notes to Novel graduate!), about her transformation from someone w…
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Bonus: Plotting for Pantsers: How 3 Writers Found Freedom in Story Structure
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16:04The myth that plotting kills creativity is keeping countless discovery writers stuck in an endless cycle of abandoned manuscripts—but what if structure could actually set your creativity free? If you're a pantser convinced that outlining will ruin your creative process, or you've been discovery writing through multiple unfinished manuscripts, this …
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#205. How Story Structure Can Free Your Creativity and Help You Finish Your Novel
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14:24The myth of "writing free" is keeping talented writers stuck on Chapter One. Here's why story structure actually enhances creativity—and how to use it to finally finish your novel. You've been told that outlining kills creativity. That real writers don't need structure. That planning your novel will turn it into a formulaic mess. But what if everyt…
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Leslie Rasmussen - When People Leave
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24:20Leslie A. Rasmussen—award-winning author, former TV comedy writer, and a voice of sharp wit and emotional depth—joins us to talk about her latest novel, When People Leave. It’s a compelling exploration of sisterhood, grief, and the secrets that live just beneath the surface of the stories we think we know. Get the Book: https://www.lesliearasmussen…
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#204. Student Spotlight: Why Overlearning Is Holding You Back: Neroli Lacey’s Journey to Publishing Success
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24:59After years of collecting every writing craft book imaginable and studying with renowned editors, Neroli Lacey discovered that too much knowledge was actually keeping her stuck—until she learned to implement instead of accumulate. Today I'm chatting with Neroli Lacey, author of The Perfumer's Secret (a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, International Book Aw…
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Bonus: How 3 Perfectionists Finally Broke Free & Finished Their First Drafts
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17:30What if perfectionism is the real reason you haven't finished your novel—not lack of talent or time? "I need to get this right before I move on" keeps aspiring authors stuck forever. But here's what I've discovered... Perfectionism isn't about having high standards. It's about fear. Fear of judgment, failure, or not being "good enough." In this epi…
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#203. Why Writing Advice Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
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16:41All those writing articles you've bookmarked? They might be the exact reason you can't finish your novel. Here's what's really happening—and the simple shift that changes everything. You know that browser folder labeled "Writing Advice"? The one with 147 articles about plot structure and 83 posts on character development? Yeah, that one. What if I …
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#202. Student Spotlight: How Kara Kentley Turned a Messy Draft Into a Published Romance (and How You Can Too)
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51:04After years of rewriting the same sagging middle and juggling two confusing timelines, Kara Kentley discovered the romance structure secrets that transformed her messy draft into a published novel that sells daily. Today I'm chatting with Kara Kentley, contemporary romance author of Another Summer and a Notes to Novel graduate, about how learning g…
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This week, we welcome Thomas Cullen—federal trial judge, former U.S. attorney, and now debut novelist—to discuss his powerful new book, Charlie-Man. Set in Richmond, Virginia during the sweltering summer of 1994, Charlie-Man is a poignant coming-of-age novel that explores teenage love, identity, and the emotional challenges of growing up in the Ame…
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Researcher 2 Researcher podcast || Metabolic Bariatric Surgery edition: #8 Adolescents, operating or not?
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56:16Welcome to the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series. Our podcast, working in conjunction with Bariatric News, is made possible through collaboration with leading medical centers, universities, hospitals, and industry, as well as the contributions of esteemed surgeons and experts from around the globe. -------------…
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Bonus: Making Time To Write: How 3 Busy Writers Finished Their First Drafts
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15:48What if the reason you haven't written your novel has nothing to do with how many hours are in your day? "I don't have time to write" might be the most common excuse that stops aspiring authors before they even start. But here’s what I’ve learned after working with hundreds of writers… It’s not about how much time you have that matters. It’s about …
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#201. The Time Myth: Why ‘Finding Time to Write’ Actually Makes It Harder
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14:56Feel stuck "finding time" to write your novel? You might be solving the wrong problem. Here's what's really going on—and what to do instead. Why does finding time to write feel impossible sometimes? We blame our busy schedules (and yes, that's definitely part of it). But there's something else lurking beneath the surface that stops your writing pro…
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Jenny Dandy - The Brownstone on E. 83rd
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27:12Jenny Dandy bursts onto the crime fiction scene with The Brownstone on E. 83rd—a sharp, twisty mystery praised by Carter Wilson and William Boyle. We talk undercover agents, dangerous secrets, and why it’s never too late to start writing. With her second book on the way, Jenny Dandy is just getting started. #CrimeFiction #MysteryBooks #JennyDandy #…
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Bonus: From Stuck to Breakthrough: How 3 Writers Found Their Path Forward
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16:29What if the reason you're stuck on your novel isn't about talent or creativity, but simply a missing piece of the puzzle that could change everything? Every writer knows that soul-crushing feeling of being completely stuck. Not just procrastinating or battling writer's block, but that specific paralysis where you love your story idea, want to write…
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#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)
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15:17Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you. If you've been dreaming about writing a novel but find yourself starting and stopping, getting stuck in the middle, or just staring at a blank page wondering where to even begin, you're not alone. Here's what I've noticed after working with hundreds of …
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#199. Struggling With Flat Characters? These 5 Books Will Transform Your Writing
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14:54Master character development with these five must-read books that transform static characters from boring to brilliant. You've created characters with compelling backstories, but somehow, they still feel... flat. They move through your plot but don't feel like real people. Here's the thing: character development is what makes readers fall in love w…
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What happens when an author, who also happens to be a dynamic prosecutor imagines the worst possible person's darkest intentions? Alex Kenna hits it out of the park.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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#198. Book Reviews: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Reader Feedback (With Emily Golden & Rachel May)
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48:13Learn how to handle book reviews without letting them crush your confidence or derail your writing dreams. Receiving your first book review can be both thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Whether it's a glowing five-star love letter or a brutal one-star takedown, reader reviews can send even the most confident authors into an emotional tails…
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Andy Crocker - The Unconditionals
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24:24In his motivational debut, Andy Crocker details "The Unconditionals," 5 words that define a purposeful life.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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#197. How to Write a Novel That Hooks Readers Through Curiosity (Not Confusion)
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15:03Master the art of creating irresistible, page-turning curiosity without confusing or frustrating your readers. Have you ever written what you thought was a brilliantly mysterious scene, only to have readers say they were completely lost? Or maybe you've struggled with knowing how much information to reveal and when? Here's what most writers don't r…
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"Know You Know" charts Daniel Hendrick's saga of extraordinary achievement, stunning loss and miraculous return. A life-changing story of faith and resilience.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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Dwight Holing - The Thunder Head
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23:51Author Dwight Holing introduces his latest Nick Drake novel, "The Thunder Head," where developers and ranchers clash over the future of pristine Oregon land and Nick finds himself in the crosshairs.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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#196. The Pros and Cons of Writing A Novel With Multiple Points of View
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18:55Discover the pros and cons of writing a novel from multiple POVs—including how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills multi-POV novels. Are multiple point-of-view characters right for your story? Will they create the kind of depth that keeps readers hooked, or will they just leave you with a tangled mess of voices that never quite click together? Writi…
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Terri Lewis - Behold the Bird in Flight
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26:49Terri Lewis introduces "Behold the Bird in Flight," an incredible true story of Isabelle d’Angoulême, the nearly forgotten queen brought vividly to life with poetic grace and historical rigor.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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SE07 EP12 - A Feast for Ear and Eye: The Alamire Manuscripts - with Dr. Emily Thelen
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33:52Join Dr. Emily Thelen as she takes us on a tour of the masterfully illuminated manuscripts of the Alamire collection of Renaissance manuscripts from the Low Countries, and explains to us the Confraternity culture of Catholic society that brought about such wonderful masterpieces. Learn more about Dr. Thelen's work here: https://independent.academia…
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Marty Ross-Dolen - Always There - Always Gone
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29:08Marty Ross-Dolen joins us to discuss her powerful new book, "Always There, Always Gone." When her grandparents were killed in a midair plane collision in 1960, it marked a generational rupture that would shape her family's story for decades. With deep clinical insight and poetic grace, Marty tells a story that is intimate, illuminating, and unforge…
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Bruce Campelia - Passing on the Light
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22:54Engineer, health advocate, and author Bruce Campelia joins us to explore the deep connections between well-being, storytelling, and lifelong curiosity. From founding a kids’ health nonprofit to writing the Light Passer series, Bruce shares how stories—and the act of reading—continue to shape minds across generations.…
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#195. How Deliberate Practice Can Improve Your Fiction Writing (With Tim Grahl)
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36:02Master the fundamental building block of fiction writing with this one exercise that's helped writers break through years of stalled progress in just weeks. Ever wonder why some writers seem to improve rapidly while others stay stuck for years, despite writing every single day? 🤔 The difference isn't talent or luck—it's deliberate practice. Most as…
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Peter Samuelson—film producer, nonprofit pioneer, and self-described pro-social entrepreneur—proves that doing good can also be bold, messy, and full of meaning. In Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life with Lessons from Mine, Peter shares raw, funny, and inspiring stories from a life spent helping others while figuring things out for himself.…
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Today’s guest is the enigmatic A.O. Wagner, a reclusive yet captivating voice in fiction and author of The Karma Kantata trilogy. Blending suspense with spiritual and philosophical depth, Wagner’s work explores the hidden forces behind technology, society, and fate.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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#194. Self-Publishing Your Novel: A 10 Step Guide for First-Time Authors
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35:00Congratulations! You've finished writing your novel, and you've set your sights on self-publishing. But now you're staring at your manuscript, wondering, "Where do I start?" If you're feeling overwhelmed by the self-publishing process, you're not alone. Most first-time authors don't realize just how many decisions the self-publishing process involv…
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The stuff you've never heard before about how Tori Eldridge auditioned for, and won the gig to narrate her thrilling new novel KAUA‘I STORM. We've got a clip. (And she did a terrific job writing AND reading!)על ידי Terry Shepherd
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Dale Lisa Flint - Finding Juliet
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21:28Dale Lisa Flint has spent a lifetime chasing stories — on the stage, behind the scenes, and now on the page. With humor, heart, and an unflinching eye, she invites readers into a world where every moment tells a deeper truth.על ידי Terry Shepherd
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