Writing coach Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert, who is a scriptwriter turned novelist and a member of The Writing Gym. Jeanne talks about receiving two manuscript requests from top literary agents, the transition from screenplays to novel-writing, and how The Writing Gym helped her get her query letter to the front of the line. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall
Today on the Writing Gym minisode, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert. Jeanne is a member of The Writing Gym, who received two full manuscript requests from top agencies in one day. She successfully transitioned from screenwriting to novel-writing. Full episodes every Thursday.
Today on the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Digital Marketing expert Chris N. Cheetham-West about what digital marketing is and how to use it as an author, how to find where your audience hangs out online, how to use hashtags to reach your readers on social media, what the various digital marketing channels are and how to use them, how to gain followers on social media, and what to post to social media and when. Download the free worksheet for this episode that will walk you through exactly what to post to social media at www.writing-gym.com. Don’t forget the dash!
On today's Writing Gym minisode, Digital Marketing Expert Chris N. Cheetham-West walks us through the three types of content you need to authentically market yourself: entertainment, education, and promotion. Learn why showing your 'behind the scenes' and giving free advice are imperative in promoting your brand. Full episodes of The Writing Gym podcast every Thursday. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall/
In today’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Writing Gym member Lauren Barker, who has finished two publications in six months. You’ll learn: how to fall in love with your writing again, how to finish your novel, and how to get into the writing momentum. To see if you're a good fit for the Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/bookacall/
In today’s minisode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Writing Gym member Lauren Barker, who has finished two publications in six months, about her experience falling back in love with writing through the Writing Gym. Hear the full-length episode on Thursday, where you'll learn more about how to finish your novel and how to get into the writing momentum. To join the Writing Gym, visit https://writing-gym.com.
Welcome to Season 4 of the Writing-Gym Podcast! This week Annalisa Parent Summea, head coach at The Writing Gym, talks with author Manny Wolfe about choosing a title, the healing journey of writing, finding your writing process and the benefits of your book being out in the world. To see if you'd be a good fit for the The Writing Gym, visit: https://datewiththemuse.com/publishnow/
Welcome to Season 4 of the Writing-Gym Podcast! Stuck in the how's of writing and publishing your novel? This week Annalisa Parent Summea, head coach at The Writing Gym, talks with author Manny Wolfe about choosing a title, the healing journey of writing, finding your writing process and the benefits of your book being out in the world. Full episodes every Thursday.
Hey there writers and muse daters! This week’s full length episode is focused on the retreat! Have you ever wanted to get away and just write? Have the constant worries of day to day life impacted your writing and held you back? Do you have no clue how to pick a reliable, safe, and fun writing retreat! Well look no further. Michele Romaine, the fabulous.
In this episode you’ll discover:
In this episode you’ll discover:
How to find the peace and quiet you need to write
How to select the right writing retreat
How to break out of everyday excuses and WRITE
In this episode you’ll discover:
How to finish writing a book--even if you never have before
How to get your story out onto the page
How to break out of the revision cycle and move forward into finishing a book
How to find the right kind of writing group that move your writing forward
How to get over the fear of “Is my writing good enough?”
How to get over the fear of “Will anyone ever want to read my writing?”
How to break out of that negative mindset and move forward in your writing
The connection between neuroscience and writing
How the wrong writing group can block your writing
In this featured highlight episode, Andi speaks to Annalisa Parent Summea about the connection between neuroscience and writing. This connection is featured in The Writing Gym programs and is absolutely essential to understanding your own writing. Enjoy and stay tuned for the full episode!
In this episode you’ll discover:
How to build a business out of your book
How to create an impact with your book
How to title your book well
How to create effective pacing in your book
How to create a speaking career out of your book
The steps to creating a speaking career
Is it OK to give away books?
How to start booking speaking engagements
What time of day is the best for writing
In this week's highlight episode, Andi and Annalisa Parent Summea talk to inspirational speaker and author Mark Hardcastle. This highlight features Mark's advice on how long it should take to write your book! Stay tuned for the full length episode, coming soon!
In this featured Writing Gym alum podcast, Andi speaks to Stephen Oliver. Stephen is a science-fiction & fantasy author, Writing Gym alum, and working on revising his next novel!
In this episode you’ll discover:
In this featured Writing Gym alumni episode, Stephen Oliver talks about his own writing experiences. The focus of this particular highlight episode is how to find the time away to write. Enjoy this highlight episode and stay tuned for the full episode coming out shortly!
In this week's full episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She’s edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books. She will be giving out her top tips for debut authors on how to work with an editor.
In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Ami McConnell. She's a Nashville-based writer and editor that has served as both Editor-in-
Chief and Vice President of Howard Books at Simon & Schuster and as an acquiring editor for HarperCollins. She’s edited numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and award-winning trade books. She will be giving out her top tips about how first-time authors can enter today's publishing industry with expertise.
In this featured alumni episode, the Writing Gym Podcast welcome alum Jason Bock. Jason shares his own writing journey and struggles, as well as how he overcame them. We hope that his experiences can inform your own and help you on your journey to success!
In this episode you’ll discover:
In this week's very special alumni highlight episode, Andi speaks with Writing Gym author Jason Bock about how he got the accountability, guidance, and direction to finish his own novel. Perhaps his story will inspire your own journey. Stay tuned for the full-length episode!
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books. Do you have dreams of finishing your book but have no idea what you would do afterward? Do you have a finished book and aren’t sure how to sell it? Do you have questions about how to price your book or how to adapt to the changing publishing industry? Well we’re going to answer those questions and more in this episode!
In this week's highlight episode Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to Amy Collins of New Shelves Books about the changing publishing industry and what authors can do to make sure they can adapt.
In this week's behind the scenes episode, Andi interviews Vivian Jamieson, Writing Gym alum and author extraordinaire. They will talk all about Vivian's experience with the Writing Gym, what led her there, and how her experience can help you!
In this episode you’ll discover:
In this highlight episode, Andi interviews Writing Gym alum Vivian Jamieson about her experience in the program. This little treat will focus on Vivian's journey to find the right writing community to make her a better author.
In this week's full episode, get amazing top tips from publicist Samara Rafert about how to promote your book and work with your publicist.
Have you always wondered what happens after you get a publishing contract? How much of the "all authors must promote themselves" is really a myth, and how much is true? How much support do publishing houses REALLY offer first-time authors?
Well, here's your opportunity to be in the know. In this episode we interview Samara, a publicist for a major publishing house and get the skinny. You'll also get all of the below questions answered!