Chris Well on Author Publicity and Media Outreach — The Writing Coach 079

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode #79 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with publicity coach and founder of the Build Your Brand Academy Chris Well. Chris is a media…

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4 Options for What to Do with Editorial Feedback

At some point during the book development process, you’re going to receive editorial feedback. Whether it’s feedback from an agent, editor, critique partner, or writing coach, someone with experience and/or perspective is going to provide you with advice about how to improve your work. What you choose to do with that advice is up to…

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The Secret Trick to Dramatically Improving Your Scenes

When I interviewed Shawn Coyne, author of The Story Grid, for one of the earliest episodes of The Writing Coach podcast, he stressed one of the most important skills a writer must master is how to craft a great scene. I agree with Coyne. In fact, one of the best pieces of writer’s craft advice…

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4 Awesome Ways to Ensure You Celebrate Small Wins While Writing a Book

At your day job, you’ve probably spent long hours working to complete a project or implement a new process only to have your boss and colleagues completely fail to notice the effort you put in. Or maybe you’ve made major body composition changes by following a strict diet and a focused exercise program, only to…

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Jennifer Blanchard on being a Multi-Passionate Author — The Writing Coach 077

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode #77 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Jennifer Blanchard. Jennifer a multi-passionate author, screenwriter, blogger, and coach who is on a mission…

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2 Common Misconceptions about Writing a Book

This week I saw something along the lines of the following statement posted in an author group on Facebook: “I’m almost 75% of the way through my first complete novel. I’ve noticed that while I was in a state of creative flow previously, lately it’s starting to feel a lot more like work.” The writer of…

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7 Benefits of Group Coaching for Writers — The Writing Coach 073

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. The opportunity to reserve your spot in Writer’s Craft Academy INTENSIVE is available now. INTENSIVE is a small group program for novice to experienced authors and it…

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Guest Host Lori Puma Interviews Kevin T. Johns — The Writing Coach 072

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. Episode #72 of The Writing Coach podcast features our first ever guest host, Lori Puma. Lori Puma is a Story Grid Certified editor who helps writers…

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Allison Fallon on Bringing Vulnerability to Writing — The Writing Coach 071

Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode #71 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Allison Fallon. Allison believes a regular practice of writing can change your life. She…

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Lisa Cron, Fight Club, Anthony Bourdain, and the One True Way to Write a Book

About 2200 years ago, the ancient Greek scholar Archimedes sat down for a bath, watched the water rise, and in doing so discovered a method for measuring mass. As legend has it, Archimedes was so excited he ran down the street naked shouting “Eureka!” If you’re lucky, every once in a while you’ll experience an…

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