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Best Of: Joe Ricci on How to Write a Hallmark Movie
I'm thrilled to bring you this bonus interview with Joe Ricci. We dive into all my geeky questions about story structure and the specifics of writing for the Hallmark channel. ***  Are you looking for a community of...
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Best Of: Somebody Had to Write It Down
Christmas means many things to many people. Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores and homes. Some people love all the holiday entertainment...
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Best Of: Do You Celebrate Your Wins?
It’s tempting to overlook your wins, especially when it seems like everyone else around you is having more success. On today’s episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to celebrate your wins and stop comparing...
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Best Of: Writing Creative Nonfiction with Christopher Johnston, Journalist & Playwright
When you hear the term "creative writing," what comes to mind? If you're like most people, you probably think of fiction-based writing like novels, screenplays, and short stories. But did you know that the concept of...
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Best Of: The #1 Writing Lesson from Disney’s Star Wars Trilogy
In 2019, I sat in a darkened theater with my son Ben. We were there to watch a movie I had been anticipating for two years: The Rise of Skywalker. I enjoyed the movie, but let’s be honest: it was a mess. It was clear...
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Best Of: Don't Throw Any of Yourself Away
If you spend any time among a group of novelists, you will pretty quickly hear two terms: pantsers and plotters. Pantsers are the ones who prefer to write by the “seat of their pants.” They love to develop a great...
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Best Of: Jeffrey Shaw: Living the Self-Employed Life
One of the themes of this podcast is “courage.” I want you to consistently do things that scare you.  Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your...
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Best Of: I Don't Know and I Don't Care
There are certain qualities we prize in the writing world. One of them is knowledge. It seems like we should know what we are getting ourselves into, right? Who respects a writer who seems to be aloof and doesn’t know...
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Best Of: Stuck in the Twilight Zone
One of the most popular episodes of the original Twilight Zone series is “Time Enough at Last.” Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, a bank teller with thick glasses who is obsessed with reading.  One day, during his...
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Best Of: Karen Anderson: What Successful Authors Do Differently
My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she is imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and Associate Publisher for Morgan James Publishing (full...
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Best Of: How to Make Your Creative Work a Priority
It can be hard to stay creative when you’re busy. Today, I’m revisiting an episode from 2019 where I answer a question sent in by Brian Mays about prioritizing your creative work: “Priority is a challenge for me. I am...
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Best Of: You Might Just Need a Nap
Are you having trouble writing? Do you feel like you can’t regain your focus? Do you feel short-tempered and irritable?  When we feel this way, the first conclusion we jump to is that we have writer’s block or that...
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