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In this engaging episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina explore the essential elements of crafting a captivating first chapter. Joined by romance author Susanna Strom, they discuss the importance ...

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In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina delve into the concept of the mystery box, specifically referencing JJ Abrams' TED Talk, 'The Mystery Box.' They discuss its application in storytelling and how it can be used ...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina discuss the keys to turning a book into a bestseller. Drawing on wisdom, experience, and insights from a Threads post by '@Editor.in.Chief.Writes,' they emphasize the importance of storytelling, emotional resonance, and creative marketing. They argue that while technical perfection isn't necessary, an emotionally ...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt & Christina reflect on the inspirational journey shared by author Kristen Ashley in the previous episode, highlighting her unwavering belief in herself and her passion for writi...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina welcome bestselling author Kristen Ashley to discuss her prolific writing career. Listeners learn about Kristen's journey from continuous rejections by traditional publishers to achieving enormous success through self-publishing, with over 90 romance novels translated into 14 languages and more than 5 million copies sold wo...

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This week, we bring you a replay of a previous episode from a previous season because we had a slight hiccup this week which meant we weren't able to record a new episode.  Here are the show notes from the episode which aired on October 2, 2023.

"It's another week, and this week we're discussing some of the small, easily-missed details you might have spotted if you're e...

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In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina discuss dealing with imposter syndrome now that we know how it manifests. They explore strategies to combat this debilitating mindset and emphasize the importance of recognizing one's worth and the value of unique voices in storytelling. They highlight interviews with notable creatives like Britt Marling, Zal Batmanglij, and Malcolm ...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' join hosts, Matt and Christina, as they lay the groundwork for understanding imposter syndrome and its manifestations. Sharing real-life examples, they discuss how feelings of inadequacy can hinder creativity, especially in writing. Emphasizing that recognizing these feelings is a sign of readiness to grow, they highlight the importance of dealing...

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Season 4 Kickoff!

In the season four premiere of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Christina and Matt return with excitement for the season ahead. They preview the upcoming focus on storytelling, writing, and authoring, discussing various topics such as breaking down 'The Last of Us' screenplay, exploring resistance fiction with Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower,' ...

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Hey, thanks for making season 3 such a success!  We couldn't have done it without you!  Would you mind taking a moment to rate and review the podcast, please?  It SO helps us out!

In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina reflect on their favorite moments and highlighted episodes from Season 3. They discuss various themes and guests, like Ted Lasso, Tom Colgan,...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina introduce bestselling romance author Jenn Sterling. Jenn shares her journey of becoming an author, starting from when she was fired from her job and decid...

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This week, we were both under the weather, so we're playing a little bit called Rewind Replay where we serve up an episode from...

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina, along with guests, Magda and Lindsey from the 'Literally Books' podcast, dive into a ...

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In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt interview Sean Vigue, a renowned yoga and Pilates instructor with millions of followers and a prolific author of fitness books. Sean shares his journey performing in m...

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In this engaging episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt have an enlightening conversation with Erin Galloway, Director of Publicity at Berkeley Publishing, about effective book promotion strategies. The dis...

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In this episode of Write Out Loud, we delve into the art of storytelling with author Michael Fedor, discussing hi...

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In this episode of the Write Out Loud Podcast, hosts Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis introduce their guest, Ruby Dixon, a renowned author known for her works in science ...

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In this episode of the Write Out Loud podcast, hosts Matt and Tina engage in a lively discussion with the author Del Sandeen about her debut novel 'This Cursed House'. The conversation delves into Del's background as a reader, her journey to authorship, and her participation in Berkeley's Open Submissions Program which led to her book being published.

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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt Cassem and Christin...