The Alchemy of Writing Podcast
Education Podcasts
Shani Raja explores the secrets of good communication with experts in writing, persuasion and public speaking.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Shani Raja explores the secrets of good communication with experts in writing, persuasion and public speaking.
Language:
English
Website:
https://shaniraja.com
Episodes
Episode 6: Getting Comfortable Being You
4/30/2024
Is it possible to overcome crippling shyness and become a confident communicator at work and in your social life? Absolutely, says TJ Guttormsen, who has helped countless clients achieve just such a transformation.
Duration:01:22:34
Episode 5: The Art of Telling Stories
2/14/2024
How do you make your writing connect with readers? Vera Sprothen is a gifted storyteller who wrote for The Wall Street Journal and co-authored an influential book on the gig economy.
Duration:00:58:17
Episode 4: How to Ace a Ted Talk
11/21/2023
How are Ted Talks chosen? And how are they edited to make an impact? Della Zhuang has the enviable task of picking Tedx Talks for her district in Sydney, Australia. Here she shares her insights into how to get your talk selected.
Duration:00:48:40
Episode 3: Way of the Fearless Communicator
10/8/2023
The key to communicating fearlessly is being authentic, says Weh Yeoh, who stays true to himself whether he’s networking with strangers, blogging on controversial topics, or delivering a Ted Talk.
Duration:00:57:42
Episode 2 (Pt.2): Blogging With Style in Toronto
9/12/2023
How do you craft engaging content for a niche audience? We ask Nicolas Johnson, a senior editor for Bloomberg News in Tokyo before he returned to Toronto to start life as a blogger.
Duration:00:35:00
Episode 2 (Pt.1): Blogging With Style in Toronto
8/25/2023
How do you craft engaging content for a niche audience? We ask Nicolas Johnson, a senior editor for Bloomberg News in Tokyo before he returned to Toronto to start life as a blogger.
Duration:00:31:17
Episode 1 (Pt.2): Do You Have a Book in You?
6/8/2023
In this episode we explore my newfound love of Korean drama, why set-ups and payoffs matter in stories, the importance of structure in storytelling, the difference between "plotter" and "pantser" writers, how to create characters, not caricatures, how to deal with publishers and editors, and productivity hacks for writers.
Duration:00:25:30
Episode 1 (Pt.1): Do You Have a Book in You?
4/20/2023
There is an art to writing a bestselling novel, says author and writing coach Jessica Brody. But how can new novelists get noticed in an increasingly competitive book market?
Duration:00:25:55