In this special episode, we're covering the 4th installment in our 6 secrets series. This one is all about accountability: why it’s important, how the right kind of accountability can accelerate a writer’s progress, and the wrong kind of accountability can stop a writer in his tracks. We discuss the neuroscience behind the writing gym, and how we help writers to master their fear. You will learn:

• What kind of accountability is helpful to writing?
• What does Neuroscience say about the kind of accountability we should have around our writing?
• How do we get into creative flow in our writing?
• Are due dates really helpful to writers?
• What kind of writing class will help you to become a better writer?
• How does Neuroscience inform how we learn and create best?
• How does the lack of accountability change the writer’s mindset?
• How do deadlines work against writers despite best intentions?
• What is the intersection of Neuroscience, psychology and writing?
• What circumstances are best for writing?
• How to finish and sell your novel

In this feature highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about accountability and the impact it has on your writing. In this feature, the focus is on how the lack of accountability changes your writing and can alter the course of your goals. Make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday for even more amazing tips!

In this week's full episode Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Kirkus award winning author Terence A. Harkin about how to traditionally publish your novel. Terry shares his journey to publication with his novel "The Big Buddha Bicycle Race" as well as some very enlightening tips for your own work.

You will learn:

• What kind of support first-time authors actually get from publishing houses
• How to write agent-catching beginnings
• How to find a supportive writing community
• How to turn a screenplay into a novel

Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Kirkus award winning author Terence Harkin.

You’ll learn

What kind of support first-time authors actually get from publishing houses.

How to write agent-catching beginnings

How to find a supportive writing community

How to turn a screenplay into a novel

We’ll answer these questions that authors ask:

How do I see my novel? How can I  feel my novel?

How do I find the writer you are and BE that writer?

How can I finish a novel in eight weeks?

How to set the RIGHT goals to finish your novel (It’s probably not what you think)

We’ll answer these questions that authors ask:

How do I see my novel? How can I  feel my novel?

How do I find the writer you are and BE that writer?

How can I finish a novel in eight weeks?

How to set the RIGHT goals to finish your novel (It’s probably not what you think)

Welcome to Season 3 of the Writing Gym Podcast! We are so excited to have you and even more excited to share this very special episode with New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Webb. Annalisa Parent Summea speaks to Brandon about his writing, his writing philosophies, and his relationship with his inner critic. You are going to learn all about:

1. The inside SCOOP on Brandon's NEW BOOK (this is the first time he's announced it!)
2. How to change your interior dialogue
3. How to get into the right relationship with your inner critic

In this highlight episode you will get a snippet of Annalisa’s fantastic interview with New York Times bestselling author Brandon Webb. Make sure and listen to the full episode on Thursday for the SCOOP (first time he’s announced it!) on Brandon Webb’s newest book! You’ll also get tips on how to change your interior dialogue and get into right relationship with your inner critic.

In this highlight episode you will get a snippet of Annalisa’s fantastic interview with New York Times bestselling author Brandon Webb. Make sure and listen to the full episode on Thursday for the SCOOP (first time he’s announced it!) on Brandon Webb’s newest book! You’ll also get tips on how to change your interior dialogue and get into right relationship with your inner critic.