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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best-selling authors and gives writers step-by-step advice --Entrepreneur Writer and Business Expert Jill Shiefelbein on how she wrote her book quickly and got it published by a top publisher. --Multiple New York Times Best Selling author John David Mann on how to create writing success PLUS authors, publishers and agents from all over the world giving their top tips. This is not a podcast you want to miss.

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United States

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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best-selling authors and gives writers step-by-step advice --Entrepreneur Writer and Business Expert Jill Shiefelbein on how she wrote her book quickly and got it published by a top publisher. --Multiple New York Times Best Selling author John David Mann on how to create writing success PLUS authors, publishers and agents from all over the world giving their top tips. This is not a podcast you want to miss.

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English

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Episodes

Ep 87: You’re Getting the Feedback Loop All Wrong & What to do About it, with Annalisa Parent Summea

12/28/2022
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the first episode of a 6 part series. In the first episode, we talk about feedback. Are you tired of getting cursory and/or unhelpful feedback? Are you sick to death of meaningless comments that have nothing to do with your manuscript? This episode will teach you all about:

Duration:00:20:47

Ep 88: Gary Barnes

12/28/2022
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Gary Barnes, a high-performance business and sales coach. He has personally sold over $280 million dollars in services. He spend this episode giving his top tricks for success. Don't miss out on his advice for:

Duration:00:41:24

Ep 181: Turn Your Passion into a Book: The Go-Giver Marriage Part 1, with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel

2/14/2022
This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann to discuss their co-authored book The Go-Giver Marriage. Learn about how to collaborate with a partner and let their writing take its own style. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Turn Your Passion into a Book, at writing-gym.com/passionbook.

Duration:00:36:42

Ep 180: Is My Writing Good Enough?, with Denise Cloutier

12/9/2021
This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with writer and novelist Denise Cloutier. Learn about how to confidently finish your novel for publication and about putting together a query for agents. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide How to Confidently Query Your Novel at www.writing-gym.com/goodenough/

Duration:00:17:21

Ep 179: How to Publish Your Short Stories, with Stephen Oliver

12/2/2021
In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to science fiction and horror novelist Stephen Oliver. Learn how to publish short stories in magazines and anthologies, how to sell your novel to agents and publishers and, most important, how to see your name published in magazines, anthologies and on the cover of your published novel. To get the most out of this episode, download the free resource guide, How to Live the Author Lifestyle at www.writing-gym.com/shortstory/.

Duration:00:23:39

Ep 178: From the Archives: How to SELL your book, with the Go-Giver’s Bob Burg

11/25/2021
This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview bestselling co-author of the Go-Giver, Bob Burg. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a topnotch co-author, what the difference between work-for-hire and co-authorship is, how to write a business parable and more. To get the most out of this episode, download our free step-by-step guide on How to SELL Your Book at www.writing-gym.com/gogiver2.

Duration:00:38:23

Ep 177: From the Archives: Writing Award-Winning Books in Multiple Genres, with Cristina Istrati

11/18/2021
This week on the Writing Gym podcast, we’re pulling out a favorite from the archives. Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi Davies interview award winning author Cristina Istrati. In this episode you’ll learn how to write successfully in multiple genres and what the balance really is between natural talent and showing up to do the work. To get the most out of this episode, download our free guide that will help you elevate your writing to publish in multiple genres. Download here: https://writing-gym.com/genres2/.

Duration:00:16:25

Ep 176: How to Novelize Your Screenplay, with Jeanne Covert

11/11/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is an author and screenwriter who novelized her screenplay in the Writing Gym. Listen to learn about novelizing your movie, how to build your author platform and how to know if your novel is publishable. To learn how to novelize your movie, download this step by step free resource guide -- How to Novelize Your Movie Script -- at www.writing-gym.com/screenplay/.

Duration:00:40:03

Ep 175: How to Research Your Historical Novel, with Bill Kovarik

11/4/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with journalist and author Bill Kovarik. Bill has published several nonfiction and historical fiction books. Listen as they chat about how to research for your novel, what novelists can learn from journalists and how to stop wasting your time and write that novel. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to download our free resource, The Six Secrets To Go From Struggling Writer To Published Author, at https://writing-gym.com/historical/.

Duration:00:22:21

Ep 174: Stuck in Writer’s Block. How to Move Forward and Write that Novel, with Maria Chapman

10/28/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Maria Chapman. Maria is a Writing Gym alum who writes women’s fiction and makes a living from her writing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Maria finished her novel without an outline, how she found an effective writing process and how she makes money writing. To learn the key to success, download our free resource guide The Top 6 Secrets to go from Struggling Writer to Published Author at https://writing-gym.com/stuck/.

Duration:00:23:14

Ep 173: Journal to Novel: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Published Novel, with Claire Fullerton

10/21/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Claire Fullerton about her winding path to publication. They discuss Claire’s methods for writing realistic fiction, how she built her writing resume and why no two writing processes are the same and that’s okay! To get started on your own publishing journey, check out our free resource guide that breaks down the 6 secrets to author success over at https://writing-gym.com/reallife/.

Duration:00:21:23

Ep 172: How to Publish Short Stories in Anthologies and Magazines, with Hannah Johnson

10/14/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Hannah Johnson. In the VIP, Hannah finished in her novel in under 2 months. She jumped into publishing mastermind, and is well on her way to revising her novel to publishable. Hannah talks about what it was like to finish her novel, how the Writing Gym helped where her creative writing university education couldn’t, and what understanding her writing process and her weaknesses did to improve her writing. To access our awesome free resource guide, click the link here: https://writing-gym.com/shortstories/.

Duration:00:18:04

Ep 171: How to Find Your Writing Voice, with Dan Smith

10/7/2021
In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with long-time journalist Dan Smith. Dan and Annalisa talk about the differences between novel writing and journalistic style. They explore the struggles and the successes of publishing and finding your writer’s voice. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/journalism/.

Duration:00:17:53

Ep 170: How to Find the Best Writing Feedback, with Barbara Pattee

9/30/2021
This week on the Writing Gym Podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Writing Gym member Barbara Pattee about what it’s like to come out of the shadows and write with pride. In this episode, learn about how community and productive feedback changed Barbara’s writing life and helped her discover her own hidden writing confidence. To get the most out of this episode, check out our free downloadable resource on community here: https://writing-gym.com/writingfeedback/.

Duration:00:28:57

Ep 169: How to Write a True Crime and Mystery Novel, with Diane Fanning

9/23/2021
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with true crime and mystery author Diane Fanning about what writing in those genres is like. Hear Diane break down how she does her research, how she schedules writing and research into her life and why she loves writing true crime and mystery. To get the most out of this episode, download our free resource over at https://writing-gym.com/truecrime/.

Duration:00:24:42

Ep 168: How to Write Your Truth, with Tasneem Jivanji

9/16/2021
This week on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea celebrates Writing Gym VIP member Tasneem Jivanji. Tasneem is celebrating completing her first draft of her realistic fiction novel and all the hard work she did to complete it. They talk about taking care of yourself while writing, how to find a productive writing community and how to find your writing confidence. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to use our free downloadable resource over at https://writing-gym.com/difficult/.

Duration:00:35:38

Ep 167: How To Start Your Writing Career, with Trish Esden

9/9/2021
On this week’s episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with mystery author Trish Esden to talk about what it’s like to publish in multiple genres. Trish Esden lives the author lifestyle every day; she pulls back the curtain on what it took to get there and how she keeps it up. If you want to know what it takes to successfully make a career out of writing, make sure you download our free resource guide to walk you through your first steps. Download it here: https://writing-gym.com/goals/.

Duration:00:18:39

Ep 166: Why You Won’t Publish Your Book By Yourself, with Natalie French

9/2/2021
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with author and Writing Gym member Natalie French. Annalisa and Natalie discuss how to stop struggling and edit your novel, how to get better feedback on your novel project and why trying to publish alone just doesn’t get you the results you want. Make sure to download our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/publishingstruggle/ to get the most out of this episode.

Duration:00:35:19

Ep 165: How to Make a Living as a Writer, with Dan Clements

8/26/2021
This week, writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with ghostwriter Dan Clements to pull back on the curtain on what it’s really like to be a ghostwriter. Curious about what ghostwriting is and if it may be right for you? Perhaps you’re looking to pursue a career in writing, but you’re not sure how to get there. Listen to this episode and then download the free resource guide for help. https://writing-gym.com/ghostwriting/

Duration:00:23:02

Ep 164: How to Revise your Novel to Publish Well, with Sonee Singh

8/19/2021
In this episode, writing coach and author Annalisa Parent Summea sits down with Writing Gym member Sonee Singh. Sonee and Annalisa talk about what to do when your plot loses momentum, how to discover and fix blindspots in your writer, and why you’re not getting the feedback you need from your beta readers. To get the most out of this episode, be sure to snag our freebie at https://writing-gym.com/momentum/.

Duration:00:27:21