Most employees want to write a book but don’t have the time to write or don’t know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children’s book, how to write for children’s magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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SWRT 321 | Worldbuilding Historical Fantasy with Bjorn Leesson
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29:13In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, we welcome Bjorn Leesson, an author whose passion for history and the supernatural has culminated in his captivating series, Outside the Thalsparr. Join us as we explore the unique blend of Viking history and time travel, uncovering the fascinating role of women in Viking culture and the intric…
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This is a repeat episode that addresses giving away your book for free (shifting it from paid to free) when it makes sense to do so.
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SWRT 320 | Spicy Scenes with Paulette Stout
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26:45Join us at the Story Works Round Table as we welcome back the talented author Paulette Stout to talk about the art of writing spicy scenes. Join us as we explore how to craft intimate moments that enhance character development, tension, and narrative arcs, regardless of genre. Paulette shares her insights on the importance of emotional depth in int…
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165 How to Sell More Books Using Facebook Ads with Francesco Ambrosiano
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1:04:03How do you start with Facebook Ads to get more readers? In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Ambrosian to discuss the effectiveness of Meta Ads, how to create compelling ads, targeting strategies, and the importance of a professional landing page. Francesco also shares his insights on different ad approaches for fiction and non-fiction books,…
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SWRT 319 | Writing to Your Theme with Paulette Stout
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37:49Join us at the Story Works Round Table as we welcome back the talented author Paulette Stout to discuss her latest novel, What We Give Away. This captivating story tackles the often-taboo subject of body image and societal expectations surrounding weight. Paulette shares her insights on writing about sensitive topics while allowing readers to engag…
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Layoffs are coming. Here's why everyone needs to be prepared by starting a side gig today (a quick backstory)
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Join us at the Story Works Round Table for a fascinating discussion with YA authors K.T. Angelhart, Tricia Copeland, and C.C. Robinson as they explore the nuances of young adult fiction and the importance of character development. We talk about the universal appeal of Young Adult Fiction, the importance of relationships with teenage protagonists, a…
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SWRT 317 | Authors Talk Writing Memoir
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1:02:54Join us at the Story Works Round Table for an insightful conversation about Memoir with special guests Candace MacPhie author of Finding Color, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh author of Good-bye too Soon, Dr. Roger Leslie author of Light Come Out of the Closet, and Michael Hingson author of Live Like A Guide Dog. From taking a piece of your own life and crafti…
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163 Selling 1M+ Book Copies with Eric Jorgenson
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49:14How do you sell over a million copies of a book? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Jorgenson, author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, to uncover the strategies, mindset, and marketing tactics behind his publishing success. From leveraging digital platforms to building an audience-first approach, Eric shares actionable insights for aspiring au…
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SWRT 316 | Writing Series with Alethea Lyons
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50:06Join us at the Story Works Round Table as we sit down with Alethea Lyons, author of the supernatural dark fantasy Seer of York series, published by Brigids Gate Press. She writes various forms of SFF, with a particular love for science-fantasy, dark fantasy, dystopias, and folklore. We talk about the particular challenges facing writers of series a…
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162 Publish a Book Quickly With Me Using AI
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24:47On Feb 11, I'm launching the fourth cohort of my course called "The 4-Week Write Your Book on the Side" System. More details on www.writerontheside.com/course
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SWRT 315 | Getting to Know Your Characters with Sarah Branson
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33:58Sarah Branson joins us at the Story Works Round Table to talk about getting to know your characters. We dig into the different roles characters play, depending on their relationship to the protagonist and how well we need to know them in order to write them well. Sarah's novel, North Country, is available now. Get Alida's musings on life, writing, …
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161 The Obvious Choice: Behind the Scenes of Jonathan Goodman's Success
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1:04:32In this episode, Jonathan Goodman shares the behind-the-scenes journey of his latest book, The Obvious Choice. We discuss his transition from self-publishing to traditional publishing, innovative marketing strategies, and insights on building a successful business and author career. A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, writing, …
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SWRT 314 | Science Fiction & Our Possible Futures
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1:00:35Join us at the Story Works Round Table for far-ranging, philosophical, and fun conversation about science fiction with special guests Brad C Anderson, author of Duatero, Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters, Lance Robinson, one of the winners of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, and Kristina Rienzi, author of Among Us. From dystop…
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160 How Michael vom Feld Wrote His First Amazon Bestselling Book in 4 Weeks
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48:36A great conversation about how Michael followed a 4-week step-by-step process to write and publish a book and become a #1 Amazon bestseller in multiple categories.
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SWRT 313 | Intuitive Creativity with Chindia Ilonka
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1:05:01This week's Story Works Round Table features Chindia Ilonka, the visionary leader and author of Quantum Rebel. Discover how to align with your soul, harness your intuitive creativity, and achieve transformative results in your writing. Chindia shares her journey of self-discovery and offers practical insights on cultivating a deeper connection with…
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SWRT 312 | Folklore of North America with Mike Bass
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1:07:11Are you ready to journey through the captivating world of folklore? This week on the Story Works Round Table podcast, Alida has the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Bass, a distinguished folklorist and printmaker, whose artistry is as intriguing as the stories he tells. Growing up in a house teeming with spirits, Mike's fascination with the super…
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159 On Getting Amazon Reviews with Chris Stanley from Mini Book Publishing
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22:37This is a discussion between Chris Stanley and I when he interviewed me a few weeks ago about a couple of my books "Don't Reply All" and "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" and how I got Amazon reviews for both those books. He also discusses the Mini Book Publishing model and the awards he kindly shared. Check out more details at: https://www.minibook…
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SWRT 311 | Flying Pirates (& Speculative Fiction) with Sarah Branson
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51:56Discover how Sarah Branson blends her experiences as a midwife and science teacher into her speculative fiction series featuring a flying pirate protagonist. Join us for a deep dive into world-building and character development on this week's Story Works Round table. "When you have a protagonist that lives in your head, who is armed and is a pirate…
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SWRT 310 | From Lightning Strike to Novel with Ben Hawken, part 2
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34:32This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn continue our conversation with Ben Hawken, author of the new novel "Chandelier." In part two of our conversation, we discuss looking for the next story, processing ideas, writing dialogue and getting characters into conversation as fully formed people, and more! Ben shares his remarkable j…
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158 Want to Publish a Book Quickly (With Me Using AI)?
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24:51If you're interested in writing & publishing a book in 2025, sign up to my course starting Nov 19, 2024 by visiting this link: https://www.writerontheside.com/course
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SWRT 309 | Immigrant Stories & Historical Events - Fiction with Grishma Shah
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58:07Join us for an insightful episode of Story Works Round Table as we welcome Grishma Shah. Grishma shares the journey of crafting her novel, Anagram Destiny. Inspired by her upbringing as the daughter of Indian immigrants and her expertise in culture and globalization, it's a reverse immigration story that explores the Indian American dream, cultural…
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157 Why You Should Publish Mini Books with Chris Stanley
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56:32Chris Stanley is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Mini Book Publishing Model. He has written and published 27 books, with 17 of them becoming Amazon #1 Best Sellers. On this episode, I talk with Chris about how he thinks about book publishing in general and some of the strategies he uses to market his books.…
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SWRT 308 | Authors Talk Ghost Stories
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1:11:53Just in time for Halloween, the Story Works Round Table brings you a special episode featuring five incredible authors of ghost stories: Gabi Coatsworth, Paulette Kennedy, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Sandra Young, and Alida Winternheimer. Dive into the art of crafting paranormal tales, explore the inspiration behind these haunting narratives, and learn abou…
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156 How to Turn Your Book into a Podcast Using NotebookLM
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31:57Here's a free tool called NotebookLM by Google that will help you market your book by turning it into a podcast\\Here's a free tool called NotebookLM by Google that will help you market your book by turning it into a podcastBy Writer on the Side
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SWRT 307 | From Lightning Strike to Novel with Ben Hawken
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42:14This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn sit down with Ben Hawken, author of the new novel "Chandelier." Ben shares his remarkable journey from a career in marketing and speech writing to writing his debut book. Learn how he balanced life, work, and writing to achieve his creative dreams. Ben offers insights into story structure,…
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155 Why Everyone Should Start a Newsletter
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11:59Here are 5 reasons why you should consider writing a newsletter today.
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In this week's Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn delve into the often daunting world of revision. Join them as they explore the mindset shifts necessary to tackle revisions without feeling overwhelmed. They discuss the importance of understanding that revision doesn't mean starting from scratch but rather making thoughtful adjustments to e…
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Navigating the Feedback Landscape: A Writer's Guide
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24:58Feedback is an essential part of the writing journey, but it can also be one of the most challenging aspects to navigate. In this week's episode of Story Works Round Table, Kathryn and Alida delve into the intricacies of receiving and giving feedback, offering valuable insights and practical advice for writers at all stages of their careers. One of…
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154 How to Publish a Book on the Side (Webinar Replay)
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1:11:01A live webinar replay of a talk I gave about how to write and publish a nonfiction Kindle book on the side. I also mention enrollment to my 4-Week "Write Your Book on the Side" System course that starts September 10, 2024. You can learn more here: www.writerontheside.com/course
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his week at the Story Works Round Table podcast, Alida and Kathryn explore the power of sensory details in writing with award-winning author Paulette Stout. Join us as we discuss how to bring scenes to life through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Paulette shares insights into her writing process, her latest work, and how she uses sensory det…
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153 Publish a Book Quickly Using AI (With Me)
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24:52Here's how you can write a book quickly with me using AI. Live course starts September 10. Check out the following link for more: www.writerontheside.com/course
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SWRT 303 | Lainey Cameron interviews Alida about A Stone's Throw, novel
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40:08This week, the Story Works Round Table is turned: Alida is interviewed by guest host, Lainey Cameron, award-winning author, podcaster, and book marketing expert. They discuss writing without genre in mind, starting with a vision only described as magical realism. Alida's novel, A Stone's Throw, explores themes of relationships, and motherhood, whil…
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Here’s one tip that will help you get your book written today: just get started!
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SWRT 302 | Transitions: bridging the white space in your stories
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29:22This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk transitions. What are the good, bad, and better ways to keep your readers reading past narrative breaks? We want to create bridges over that white space, whether it’s a scene, chapter, or part break, no matter who, when, or where shifts on the other side. Get Alida's musings on life, …
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151 Crypto Confidential: How Nat Eliason Wrote his First Traditionally Published Book
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51:29Nat Eliason is the author of Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance. On this episode, I talk with Nat about how he published his first traditionally published book, and the process he followed while working with his editor and publisher (Portfolio).
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SWRT 301 | 6 Things I Know That Will Help You Write Your Story
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11:58This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida shares 6 powerful tips that will help you get your personal story down on the page. Whether you're writing for yourself, family, or the wide world of readers, these 6 things will help you clear the hurdles that make it hard to start telling your story. Alida's latest essay was just published in Passen…
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150 Selling 5,000 copies in 2 months of his first book with Pieter from Compounding Quality
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1:07:41Pieter Slegers, founder of the Compounding Quality Newsletter and the co-author of The Art of Quality Investing: How to invest in the best companies in the world. On this episode, I talk with Pieter about how he published his first book on Amazon and hit the Amazon bestseller list.
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149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
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41:51Adam Tank is a sustainability-driven entrepreneur and public speaker. He’s also the author of Luck By Design: The Science And Serendipity Of A Well-Lived Life. On this episode, I talk with Adam about how he published his first book on Amazon and hit the Amazon bestseller list.
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SWRT 300 | Finding Penrose - Paula Sheridan's life to book to film journey
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1:02:54This week, Alida and Kathryn welcome Paula Sheridan back to the Round Table to discuss her new project, Finding Penrose. Paula's novel has already captured the hearts of celebrities, plus the media, with 100's of articles already published. And with two renowned film producers adapting Penrose's story for the big screen, they're now in talks with a…
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I’m launching my first ever cohort-based course about writing a book on the side (starting June 25). On this episode, I talk about the course and how you can learn more about it.
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SWRT 299 | Authors Talk Women's Fiction
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1:23:31This week at the Story Works Round Table, five authors sit down to talk women's fiction. Alida Winternheimer is joined by D. Liebhart, Heidi McIntyre, Amanda Speights, and Jen Telger to discuss their genre and their stories. There is a lot more to women's fiction than strong female characters or women authors. The diversity of the genre makes it di…
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147 From Udemy Course to Book Deal with O'Reilly - Mike Taylor
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1:02:32Mike Taylor co-founded a 50 person marketing agency, created courses on LinkedIn, Vexpower, and Udemy taken by over 350,000 people, and published a book with O’Reilly on prompt engineering. On this episode, we talk about how he published his course on Udemy and ended with a book.
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This week, Alida and Kathryn discuss writing with whimsey. Whimsical writing can add humor and charm to writing, but it's not only for children's stories. Lighthearted, quirky, and funny moments add levity to otherwise serious or dark tales. After this week's episode, you might just find yourself writing whimsically. Get Alida's musings on life, wr…
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A personal update no longer being a writer on the side (for a short period)
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk dialogue. We've noticed what may be some poor advice and some frightening trends in dialogue floating around out there. Time to bust some myths and pop some speech balloons! We draw on the past two Writers Book Club short stories for examples of dialogue, interiority, and narrative po…
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145 Launching a New Idea (an Unlimited Leadership Library)
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17:38How to package all your books, courses and other digital products in a unique package that can make you some money.
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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss Chekhov's story, "The Woman with the Little Dog." You can get the link to read it in the show notes. "Everything that he found important, interesting, necessary, in which he was sincere and did not deceive himself, which constituted the core of his life, occurred in secret from oth…
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144 A Novel Approach to Writing Books with Chris Fenning
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51:29Chris Fenning is the author of five non-fiction books on the topics of business communication and training. On this episode, we talk about how he writes and markets his books.
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SWRT 295 | Writers Book Club: Gina Berriault
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39:56This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss Gina Berriault's short story, "The Woman in the Rose Colored Dress." At only 2 1/2 pages, it packs in remarkable sentences, the experience of time passing, incredible subtext in minimal dialogue, and a realistic coming of age story when a girl makes a discovery about her father tha…
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