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AUTHORS TALKING BOOKISH
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Pen to Page: How Journaling Fuels Storytelling, Episode 47
In this episode, we explore how a simple journal can become a novelist’s most powerful tool. From unlocking character secrets to breaking...
Donna Carbone
Jun 42 min read
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An Interview with author Jenn Bouchard: Episode 46
Author Jenn Bouchard is a member of Grub Street and the Women Fiction Writers' Association, as well as a board member for her local...
Donna Carbone
May 211 min read
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The Write Resources to Set You on the Path to Writing, Publishing & Marketing, Episode 45
In this episode, we dive deep into the best resources for writers at every stage of their journey. Whether you're plotting your first...
Donna Carbone
May 71 min read
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Character Alchemy: Crafting Complex Characters, Episode 44
When writing a novel, it’s essential to develop complex, authentic characters that your readers come to care about in some way. In this...
Donna Carbone
Apr 233 min read
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An Interview with NY Times Bestselling author J.D. Barker, Episode 43
Join us as we interview author J.D .Barker, renowned for his thrilling novels, including Forsaken , The Fourth Monkey , and Dracul...
Donna Carbone
Apr 92 min read
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Writing the Dreaded Book Jacket Summary and Pitch, Episode 42
Writers craft thousands of words to create a novel, so why is it so difficult to write a summary and pitch for books? We’ll delve into...
Donna Carbone
Mar 263 min read
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Our Take on Publishing Industry Predictions: Episode 41
Each year some of the top industry publications predict trends in publishing for the upcoming year. In today’s episode, we’ll share some...
Donna Carbone
Mar 122 min read
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An Interview with Sarahlyn Bruck, Episode 40
Sarahlyn Bruck writes contemporary, book club fiction—slice-of-life stories with heart and humor centered on friendships and family. She...
Donna Carbone
Feb 261 min read
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The Mystique of Book Reviews and Blurbs: Episode 39
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of book reviews and blurbs. These essential elements serve as crucial communication tools...
Donna Carbone
Feb 124 min read
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Best Book Recs from 2024 and Most Anticipated in 2025: Episode 38
To kick off the new year, we’re talking about our top reads of 2024 and what we’re most looking forward to in 2025. What’s on your TBR...
Donna Carbone
Feb 51 min read
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Authors Making the Most of the Holidays, Episode 37
This episode speaks to marketing techniques to help you make the most of the holidays as a vehicle to sell more books. Learn how to...
Donna Carbone
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Bookstagrammers: Helping Authors Establish a Platform, Episode 36
Curious about how to get traction for your book before it’s released or after? Today, we are joined by three bookstagrammers who will...
Donna Carbone
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Is Creating Ads Right for You? The Basics of Advertising on FB and/or Amazon, Episode 35
In this episode, we'll dive into the fundamentals of advertising on Facebook and Amazon for authors. We’ll explore whether ads are the...
Donna Carbone
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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To Blog or to Newsletter? Episode 34
Blogs and newsletters are excellent ways for you to connect with readers. Have you ever wondered whether you should do one over the other...
Donna Carbone
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Leveraging a Successful Career through Public Relations, Episode 33
Today we are interviewing two publicists, Michelle Glogovac and Lilian Sue, to help you leverage a successful career through public...
Donna Carbone
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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An Interview with Author Libby McNamee, Episode 32
Join us in conversation with Libby McNamee, author of award-winning upper middle grade novels
Donna Carbone
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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So, You Want to Write a Novel? Where to Begin, Episode 31
Are you interested in writing a book but don’t quite know where to begin? This episode delves into the beginning stages of writing a novel.
Donna Carbone
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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“So What Kind of Writer Do You Want to Be?” Setting Goals, Priorities and Boundaries, Episode 30
A recent article by author Rea Frey, “Protecting Author Privacy: The Cost of Marketing Your Own Books,” Writer's Digest, touches on the...
Donna Carbone
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Reading Like A Writer, Episode 29
Have you ever wondered if or how a writer reads differently than a reader? Join us on this episode as we discuss passive versus active...
Donna Carbone
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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Making Your Live Events Come to Life, Episode 28
Being an author is more than just putting words on a page—it's about bringing your story to life for the world to discover. It's about...
Donna Carbone
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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