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Text Management for Writers #3
Sunday, March 07, 2010
With guest host Ricardo Amigo
Guest host Ricardo Amigo continues his series on text management tools and techniques for writers. This time, he explains some of the features of one of his favorite programs, EditPad Lite.
Host: Ricardo Amigo
Date: March 7, 2010
Running time: 13:28
File size: 7 megabytes
Rating: G
The Amigo Audio Web site: AmigoAudio.com
A Disgruntled Ebook Enthusiast Speaks Out
Sunday, February 28, 2010
With Joanna ("Ficbot" on TeleRead.org)
This week’s guest loves ebooks and buys lots of them, but she’s frustrated with the way publishers and retailers are handling them. Now she’s speaking out in the hope that the powers that be will listen. Joanna is a contributor to the TeleRead.org Web site, which focuses on ebooks.
Here is Joanna's "Maybe We Should Be Hurting the Authors" post
Interviewee: Joanna ("Ficbot" at TeleRead.org)
Host: Paula B.
Date: February 28, 2010
Running time: 52:41 minutes
File size: 25 megabytes
Rating: G
Download and listen to "An Ebook Enthusiast Speaks Out"
I Make Money By Giving Stuff Away
Sunday, February 21, 2010
With Jonathan Harnum, author of All About Trumpet and other books
Jon Harnum is one of those rare writers who makes money by giving away his books for free.Find out how he does it.
Interviewee: Jonathan Harnum
Host: Paula B.
Date: February 21, 2010
Running time: 49:42 minutes
File size: 24 megabytes
Rating: G
Jon's Web site: AllAboutTrumpet.com
Announcing Our New Slush Pile Workshop Series
Sunday, February 14, 2010
With Writing Show host Paula B.
Paula B. announces our new series.The Writing Show announces a new podcast series designed to help you practice capturing readers’ attention: “The Writing Show Slush Pile Workshop.” Inspired by literary agent Kristin Nelson’s two-page pitch sessions, Writing Show host Paula B. and freelance editor Ann Paden will play agent and comment on your anonymous submissions on the show.
We’re sure you know by now how important it is to hook a prospective agent or publisher in your first couple of pages. But if you send your work out before it’s ready, you could squander an important opportunity. Don’t risk it. Try your material out on us first—for free!
Host: Paula B.
Date: February 14, 2010
Running time: 01:51 minutes
File size: 1 megabyte
Rating: G
On the Fight Between Macmillan and Amazon.com
Sunday, February 07, 2010
With commentator Bart Silverstrim
Aspiring writer Bart Silverstrim comments on the current power struggle bewteen publisher Macmillan and retailer Amazon.com.
Host: Bart Silverstrim
Date: February 7, 2010
Running time: 17:25
File size: 9 megabytes
Rating: G
Would You Like to Be a Script Consultant?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
With Derek Rydall, author of I Could've Written a Better Movie Than That! How to Make Six Figures as a Script Consultant Even If You're Not a Screenwriter
You don't have to be an aspiring script consultant to enjoy Derek Rydall's book. But after listening to him, you might just decide to pursue a career helping screenwriters succeed.
Interviewee: Derek Rydall
Host: Paula B.
Date: January 31, 2010
Running time: 52:38
File size: 25 megabytes
Rating: G
Derek Rydall's Web sites: DerekRydall.com ;
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