Bästa Tim Ferrari podcaster (2024)

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Dr. Michael Alvatroni - From Chemistry Major to University President 33:17

2d ago33:17

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What if the journey from a chemistry major to university president could teach you everything about leadership and innovation in higher education? We have an enlightening conversation with Michael, the president of Fairleigh Dickinson University, who shares his remarkable path and the wisdom gained along the way. Discover how Michael's roles have e…

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#165. How To Interpret Agent Rejections (& What To Do Next) 18:19

3d ago18:19

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It’s no secret that one of the biggest roadblocks to getting traditionally published is the dreaded literary agent rejection. But to find the right literary agent for you and your story, you have to go through the process of querying a handful of agents—which means you should expect to get a handful of rejections before finding your perfect match. …

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Raechelle Keck - Transformative Leadership and Adaptation in Higher Education 40:52

7d ago40:52

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What if a legal career could unexpectedly pave the way for innovative leadership in higher education? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of a university president who transitioned from a seasoned prosecutor to a transformative force in academia. Discover how her experiences with the Board of Regents and a presidential search committee bec…

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#164. Student Spotlight: Why She Ditched Her Agent And Self-Published Her Debut Novel With Stefanie Medrek 43:49

11d ago43:49

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Ever wonder what happens when you ditch your agent and decide to self-publish instead? This episode is a must-listen if you're curious about the ins and outs of self-publishing and how it can possibly safeguard your creative control. In this episode, Stefanie Medrek is back on the podcast—and boy, has her story changed! The last time we chatted, sh…

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#163. How To Find & Work With A Book Cover Designer With Zoe Norvell 46:25

18d ago46:25

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You finished your book and now you’re looking for a cover designer, but where do you start? Where can you find a good book cover designer? And how much should you expect to pay them for a quality book cover? These are all questions my guest, Zoe Norvell, will answer in this week’s brand-new podcast episode! Zoe is the mastermind behind INeedABookCo…

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#162. Book Recs: 5 Books Every Aspiring Writer Needs To Read 23:07

25d ago23:07

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One of the questions I get asked by a lot of aspiring authors is, “What books should I read to learn how to start writing a novel?” I get asked this question so often that I decided to turn my answer into a podcast episode! Tune in to this episode to hear my take on the 5 best writing books that have had the biggest impact on me and the authors I w…

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#161. Scene Beats: What They Are & Why They Matter 19:57

1M ago19:57

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Have you ever Googled things like “how many words should be in a novel?” Or “how many scenes should a novel have?” If so, you’ve probably gotten answers like “80,000 words.” Or “somewherre between 40 and 60 scenes.” Easy enough, in theory…But if you’re like most of the writers I’ve worked with, you’ve probably also had trouble sticking to these gui…

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#160. How Tim Grahl Wrote His Best Book Yet In 6 Months 44:45

1M ago44:45

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How do you know if you’re actually getting better at writing? In this episode, my guest, Tim Grahl, the CEO of Story Grid and the author of multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction, shares his answer to this question. Tim believes that his new book, The Shithead, is the best book he’s ever written—and I happen to agree with him! So, how did he …

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#159. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (September 2024) 22:18

2M ago22:18

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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …

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#158. How To Strengthen Your Writing with the Power of Social Media With Lara Ferrari 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Would you believe me if I said social media could make you a better writer? If you’re shaking your head NO, you’ll want to check out this episode. My guest, Lara Ferrari, is an Instagram marketing specialist who has helped hundreds of writers grow engaged communities of readers online (and have FUN while doing it). In this episode, she’s sharing ho…

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#157. 10 Surprising Lessons From My First Book Launch 18:57

2M ago18:57

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Earlier this year, I published my first book, The Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and I learned soooo much about book marketing. Tune into this episode to hear the ten surprising lessons I learned from my first book launch, including things like: [03:10] What I learned about asking for Amazon reviews—an…

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#156. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 4) 26:11

2M ago26:11

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Do you ever wish you could see a behind-the-scenes look at how other people write? In this episode, you’ll get to hear directly from five of my Notes to Novel students as they share how they brainstormed, outlined, and wrote their books inside the Notes to Novel course. I asked each of them to share the biggest thing that helped them get to “The En…

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#155. 10 Things That Will NOT Make You A Better Writer 32:45

2M ago32:45

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As someone who’s worked with hundreds of authors, I see people making the same mistakes over and over and over again. Mistakes that are easily avoidable once you know they’re mistakes. In this episode, I’m sharing some of these mistakes. Specifically, the 10 things that will NOT make you a better writer—and oh boy is it a juicy episode! In it, you’…

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#154. Coaching Call: Critiquing Jac Sahlin's Query And First Five Pages 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

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“I think your story has a genre identity crisis. That’s probably why you’re not getting responses from agents.” ← That’s what I told my new friend, Jac Sahlin, about the duology she’s currently querying. Tune into this episode to hear Jac and I talk through her query letter and first five pages—and to hear my thoughts on why she hasn’t received any…

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#153. Scene Analysis: Chapter 5 "Diagon Alley" From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 47:56

3M ago47:56

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“How many scenes are in the Diagon Alley chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?” Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from writers when they hear I’ve written a book breaking apart this mega best seller scene by scene. And it’s a valid question! This chapter was the hardest chapter for us to analyze…

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#152. Three Act Structure Breakdown: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 38:24

3M ago38:24

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How did Rowling deliver on the life-and-death stakes an action story requires, but in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers? How did she consistently weave together the external plot and Harry’s character arc in such a way that they’re inseparable? Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the plot structure of Harry P…

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Bonus: The Global Story Structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 18:10

3M ago18:10

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Rowling is a master at weaving the external plot with Harry’s internal character arc—and using the external plot events to help Harry grow and change. In this episode, you’ll hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the big-picture plot structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone using the Story Grid’s Five Commandments of Storytelling. We’l…

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Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry) 27:50

3M ago27:50

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J.K. Rowling is the master of layering things within her scenes. She’s also fantastic at raising the stakes from scene to scene, too. But how does she do it Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk to Tim Grahl (the CEO of Story Grid) about what it was like to study Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—what we learned from J.K. R…

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#151. How Rowling Built A World Ripe For Life Or Death Conflicts (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry) 21:07

3M ago21:07

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Ever wonder how Rowling created such a fantastic, three-dimensional story world for her Harry Potter series? That’s exactly what you’ll hear in this week’s brand-new podcast episode! Join me, Abigail K. Perry, and Tim Grahl, as we discuss the world-building in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and what we learned from our analysis of this mega …

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Bonus: How Rowling Used Plot Catalysts to Keep Readers Engaged (A Sneak Peek From My Book!) 11:24

4M ago11:24

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Plot catalysts make it difficult for a character to achieve their goals. If you’re writing an Action story, there are three main plot catalysts you’ll want to include in your book—a speech in praise of the villain, a deadline or ticking clock, and one or more set-piece action sequences. Tune into this episode to hear a sneak peek from my new book, …

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#150. How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry) 33:53

4M ago33:53

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Ever wonder how Rowling created such a wonderful cast of quirky and relatable characters in the Harry Potter series? If so, tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry, Tim Grahl, and me talk about the characters in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. You’ll hear us talk about things like: [02:32] How to think about the number of characters …

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Bonus: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller? (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry) 26:32

4M ago26:32

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What made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone a worldwide bestseller? Why does this story still resonate with readers almost thirty years later? And why did Abigail and I agree to spend so much time dissecting every single scene and page to find out how and why it works?! Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk to Tim Grahl (th…

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[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] My Book Is Available For Pre-Order! 14:22

4M ago14:22

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Ever wish you could understand exactly what makes your favorite stories so lovable? Me too! So much so that I deconstructed every single scene in the first Harry Potter book to see how and why it worked. And today, I’m super excited to share with you that my brand-new book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: A Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Gui…

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#149. 5 Questions To Write Better Antagonists 26:26

4M ago26:26

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Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader. Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who reads a story with a weak or unconvincing protagonist is unlikely to finish it. So, how do we go about making our antagonists just as compelling as our pro…

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Lydia Winn - Thriving in Sales and Networking 43:25

4M ago43:25

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Ever wondered how a career in sales can change lives? Join us as we chat with Lydia Winn from Empowerly about her passion for hiring first-time sales professionals and the transformative conversations that follow. Lydia shares invaluable insights on what makes a successful salesperson, highlighting the importance of being goal-oriented and genuinel…

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#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor 44:48

4M ago44:48

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“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE. Despite writing fiction in a niche genre (interracial romance), Theodora Taylor has grown a fanbase of rabid readers and fans through the power of s…

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#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024) 31:38

5M ago31:38

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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …

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#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila 37:12

5M ago37:12

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If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a conversation in today’s podcast episode with April Dávila, an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach who specializes in teaching writers to int…

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#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory 20:40

5M ago20:40

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Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which details you can include in your character’s backstory, and what you do include will influence everything that happens in your story—from the plot events …

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#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle) 43:52

5M ago43:52

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Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest today proves it’s true. Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels that transport readers to fun and quirky small towns where friends feel lik…

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#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac 39:59

5M ago39:59

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“Human beings want to hear the stories of other human beings. And that's exactly what podcasts do.” - Michelle Glogovac You have a finished book, now what? Learn how to pitch yourself to podcasts (and create your own podcast book tour!) in this episode. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:47] What is a podcast book tour? And what are the benef…

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#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests 21:10

6M ago21:10

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“I recommend working on your query letter as soon as you feel good enough about the overall shape of your story.” - Savannah Gilbo Agents and editors must sort through hundreds of query letters to find an outstanding story. So, how do you write a query letter that catches their attention and makes them want to read more? Tune into this episode to l…

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#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson 52:40

6M ago52:40

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“The object itself didn't cause the conflict. The person who made the choice with the object caused the conflict.” - Randy Ellefson In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—how to create believable monsters. And I have a special guest joining me today—someone that knows way more about creating monsters than I do. His name is Ra…

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Exclusive Interview With Angela Ferrari 46:41

6M ago46:41

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites coach, speaker, and revolutionary life coach,Angela Ferrari! Angela is the Founder of "The…

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#140. First Chapter Analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 56:48

6M ago56:48

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“We need to advance the plot and we need to develop the character. When you can marry the two, you have a strong scene.” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter of the third book of The Hunger Games trilogy to see how…

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#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) 20:55

6M ago20:55

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Telling a story through multiple viewpoints can be a great way to create a more expansive (and objective) look at your characters, world, plot, and/or theme. But with each additional viewpoint character you add to your story, the more room there is for mistakes. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 most common multi POV mistakes writers make and how …

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Exclusive Interview With Timothy Schultz 32:15

7M ago32:15

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites lottery winner, filmmaker, podcaster, & YouTuber, Timothy Schultz! Timothy is a lottery wi…

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#138: How To Manage Your Creative Anxiety With Rhonda Douglas 41:03

7M ago41:03

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“Writing is a creative project. It's not an earthquake, but the thoughts and the worries can feel similar. If I can have a positive association or feel prepared for an earthquake, surely I can do that for writing.” - Rhonda Douglas Ever found yourself staring at the blank page, trying to write but unable to find the right words? You’re not alone! T…

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#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out) 32:42

7M ago32:42

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“Focus your pre-writing and drafting and revising efforts on the present moment of your story.” - Daniel David Wallace I asked five of my peers to share one of their favorite writing tips, and boy, did they deliver! Tune in to hear 5 editors and coaches talk about their favorite tip and why it’s so helpful. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:…

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#136: First Chapter Analysis: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 1:01:42

7M ago1:01:42

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“Usually stakes start personal and they become public. That's a way of raising stakes, regardless of the genre.” - Savannah Gilbo We’re diving deep into Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it hooks our interest and pulls us into the story! Here's a…

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Exclusive Interview With Jack Canfield 31:58

7M ago31:58

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites motivational speaker, entrepreneur, coach, multiple time best-selling author, & co-author …

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#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA 42:11

7M ago42:11

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“You, the writer, have a bigger sphere of knowledge. You know more things than the narrator necessarily knows.” - Gabriela Pereira In today’s episode, I ask Gabriela Pereira of DIY MFA for her thoughts on some of the most commonly asked questions I get about point of view and voice—and she shares some of her favorite tips and strategies for masteri…

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#134: How To Stop Procrastinating: 5 Productivity Tips For Writers 29:17

8M ago29:17

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“It's really important to focus on the big picture story first and not worry about granular details that you can figure out later.” - Savannah Gilbo Get more done in less time, overcome procrastination, and become a master at time management with these 5 super simple productivity tips that I’ve been using daily for the last 10 years. Read the blog …

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Exclusive Interview With Tim Storey 30:51

8M ago30:51

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites thought leader, life strategist, author, speaker/counselor, and more, Tim Storey! Tim Stor…

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#133: A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (March 2024) 35:06

8M ago35:06

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“Sometimes it's easy to take feedback to mean that your story's broken when it's not.” - Savannah Gilbo I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire work week! You’ll see how I plan my days, what projects I work on, what I learn from the writers I work with, and so much more! Read the blog post here! Here’s a preview of what’s incl…

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Exclusive Interview With Christphoe Choo 52:25

8M ago52:25

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites motivational speaker, coach, philanthropist, and Global Luxury Realtor, Christophe Choo. C…

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#132: First Chapter Analysis: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 1:07:12

8M ago1:07:12

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“In stories that feel society dominant, is survival even worth it if you don't have freedom?” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter to see how it hooks our interest and pulls us into the story! Read the blog p…

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Exclusive Interview With Xavier Eikerenkoetter 52:04

8M ago52:04

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites motivational speaker, musical metaphysician, coach, and preacher, Xavier Eikerenkoetter! X…

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#131: 5 Steps To Start Planning Your Book Series 35:05

8M ago35:05

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“The key to making books within a series work is to grow, escalate, and complicate the conflict and stakes from book to book.” - Savannah Gilbo A good book series allows readers to immerse themselves in a world and stay there. But how do you write a series that works? To start, here are 5 steps to help you start planning your book series. Read the …

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Exclusive Interview With Russell Ruffino 30:48

8M ago30:48

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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites entrepreneur, motivational speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and founder & CEO of Clients on D…

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