In this week's highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi speak to publicist Samara Rafert about how to get media connections and national exposure for your book. Make sure you stay tuned later in the week for the full episode with inside tips about exactly what kind of publicity a publishing house will give you.
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk dive into the issues that agents, publishers, and editors have about your manuscript. The problem will be talked about at length and you'll find out how to avoid it!
You'll also get to hear the answers to all of these questions:
In this highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk about what agents look for in a novel. It's a question that that gets asked all of the time in the Writing Gym, and it's so exciting to share this little snippet with all of the listeners! If you want to hear even more details about exactly what agents, publishers, and editors are looking for in your work, listen to the full episode on Thursday!
In this week's episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to picture book author Mike Bender about how he wrote his top selling picture book! Not only does Mike share his amazing journey, he also shares some amazing tips!
We’ll answer these questions that authors ask:
In this highlight episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and Andi talk to picture book author Mike Bender about his journey with his picture book. The focus for this snippet, is how to traditionally publish a picture book. Enjoy and make sure and check out the full episode on Thursday!
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:
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:
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:
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.
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the third episode of a 6 part series.
In this episode, we talk about how the structure of traditional writing classes are dragging down your writing. Are you signing up for multiple courses? Have you purchased every how-to write book you can find? Gone to every conference that you can afford? Most importantly, are you still not any closer to your dream of becoming an author?
Learn how to:
In this BONUS episode, Annalisa Parent Summea interviews Gary Barnes. Gary is “The Breakthrough Business Mastery Coach”. He is a high-performance business and sales coach, popular national and international speaker & Award winning #1 International Amazon best-selling author (7 books). Gary’s clients span over 7 countries and he has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS & TEDX.
In this episode, Annalisa and Gary answer the all important question of how to get your book out. This episode will also teach you all about:
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Andi in the second episode of a 6 part series.
In this episode, we talk about understanding the difference between knowledge and the application of knowledge. Are you tired of buying every single how-to book? Are you sick of not getting results no matter how many classes you take? Are you frustrated that all of your efforts haven't led you to success? This episode will teach you all about:
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:
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:
In this episode of the Writing Gym Podcast, we talk to very special guest, Andrew Parker. Andrew is a Writing Gym VIP alum and shares his inside scoop about all the details with our listeners! Today you're going to learn all about:
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea talks with New York Times Best-Selling author John David Mann about his newest book with co-author Bob Burg, The Go-Giver Influencer. Who and how you influence can change your entire business.
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with best-selling author Bob Burg about his newest book with co-author John David Mann The Go-Giver Influencer. The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story about a Most Persuasive Idea tackles the paradox of achieving what you want by focusing on the other person’s interests. No, not in a way that is self-sacrificial but rather in such a way that all parties benefit greatly. This results in both immediate and long-term success. You'll learn how to:
In this episode, Annalisa Parent Summea is interviewed by Laurel McHargue, host of the podcast Alligator Preserves about being a writing coach, and her amazing book "Storytelling for Pantsers." Not only is Laurel a fantastic interviewer, she's an author as well! She shares her knowledge with Annalisa in this meeting of the minds. In this episode Laurel and Annalisa will teach you:
In this episode Annalisa Parent Summea talks with Vanessa Talbot, a Profile Building Alchemist who created the program "Step into the Spotlight" to lead coaches and experts to leave a positive mark in the world. She shares her business expertise with Annalisa in this episode about how to avoid the pitfalls of self-publishing.
This episode will teach you:
In this episide Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Dawnna St Louis, a serial entrepreneur who founded threemulti-million dollar businesses including a$250M tech consultancy. Today, she travels the globe as international speaker and CEO of Biz On Fire Academy and Retreats.
In this video she explains how to:
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