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Simon & Schuster Presents: A Book Club Matinee featuring bestselling author Isabel Allende - video
Isabel Allende
Watch exclusive footage of bestselling author Isabel Allende, in conversation with Carol Fitzgerald, Founder and President of The Book Report Network, a part of Simon & Schuster’s Book Club Matinee at New York City’s historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Isabel...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
A Writing Career in Transition - podcast
Jim O'Connor
Author and PR expert Jim O’Connor has been writing for more than 30 years… listen in as he shares his own process for moving from writing articles to books and from non-fiction books to fiction books. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Welcome V1 - S08 - How It Works
The Co-Author Writing Process - video
Doug Stone and Shelia Heen
What makes co-authoring an efficient, ego-free writing process is when both writers are solely focused on improvement. Doug Stone and Shelia Heen, co-authors of "Thanks for the Feedback," work together on the table of contents, each draft a chapter...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
The Co-Author Writing Process - podcast
Doug Stone and Shelia Heen
What makes co-authoring an efficient, ego-free writing process is when both writers are solely focused on improvement. Doug Stone and Shelia Heen, co-authors of "Thanks for the Feedback," work together on the table of contents, each draft a chapter...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
How to Write Memoir That Reads Like Fiction
Julie Ryan McGue
For memoir to fully engage readers, it must give readers the sense that they are “right there,” experiencing life’s pivotal moments alongside the narrator. In this webinar, award-winning memoirist Julie Ryan McGue will offer techniques and share concrete...
over 4 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Finish that Book - Even When Life Gets in the Way
Allie Pleiter
Do you feel like you can never find the time to write? Have you been chipping away at the same manuscript forever without much progress? Wrangling a fickle muse to meet a deadline—or just to get rid of that looming blank page—is a life-skill for everyone...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Effective Writing - Using a schedule, triggering creativity, and more - podcast
Bob Martin
Author Bob Martin discusses how he approaches writing, including how frequently he writes and his writing schedule. He also shares an interesting technique of using music to generate creativity. Inspiration can come from many different sources; try...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Getting Started - video
Elmore Leonard
Bestselling author Elmore Leonard shares his personal story of how he began writing Westerns. Whether you write Westerns or some other genre, you'll find value in what Mr. Leonard has to say on how to get started with your writing efforts.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Planning a Trilogy - video
Marie Lu
Whether you are an outliner or a pantser (write by the seat of your pants) it's always good to hear how successful writers approach their craft. New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu describes her writing style and how she incorporated it into her...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
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