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…
Lisa Tener on Transforming Anger into Creativity — The Writing Coach 070
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 #70 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Lisa Tener. An authority on book writing and publishing, and winner of the Silver Stevie…
Angela Ackerman on Going with Your Gut — The Writing Coach 069
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 #69 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Angela Ackerman. Angela is a writing coach, international speaker, and co-author of the bestselling book, The…
“Lori Meyers” in Four Acts
Recently, while revisiting NOFX’s classic 1994 album Punk in Drublic, I was struck by the power of the song, “Lori Meyers.” “Lori Meyers” is a deep track, positioned as the 12th song of the album. Few would consider it a hit when compared to other masterpieces on the album, including “Linoleum,” “Don’t Call Me White,” and…
How to Spot a Publishing Scam — The Writing Coach 68
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 #68 of The Writing Coach podcast, I discuss how to spot a publishing scam. It takes passion, dedications, and a massive amount of…
Brooke Warner on Hybrid Publishing for Women — The Writing Coach 067
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 #67 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Brooke Warner. Brooke Warner is publisher of She Writes Press, founder of Warner Coaching…
Lisa Bloom, Story Coach — The Writing Coach 066
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 #66 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Lisa Bloom. Lisa is an accomplished Storyteller, Professional Certified Coach (ICF) and Training &…
John Adamus, The Writer Next Door — The Writing Coach 065
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 #65 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with John Adamus. Since 1997, John’s entire career has been focused on working with people…
Jennie Nash: Tough Love Book Coach — The Writing Coach 064
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 #64 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Jennie Nash. Jennie has spent 30 years in the world of books. She is…
Franciska Csongrady: Oxford Undergrad & English Writing Tutor — The Writing Coach 063
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 #63 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Franciska Csongrady. Franciska is in her third year of an English Literature degree at…