Secrets to Success! Tips from Smiley (and Some of Our Very Best Writers)
In this episode a panel of our most seasoned writers reveal how they overcome the psychological hurdles of the first draft, from silencing their inner editor to translating personal fears/issues into compelling fictional characters. Also find out where our experts have their most "aha" moments!
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Truth and Consequences: Pam Maps Out Her New Novel With Bardsy's CVD Spreadsheet
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The Frank Zappa Interview That Still Feels Dangerous Today (1984)
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What Writers Need to Keep in Mind: The Business of Writing
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Nick Has His Marching Orders: Don't Frontload Backstory
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Melany Focuses on Character Development: Anna's Search for Truth Through the Lens of Photography
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Storytelling Mastery in 107 Minutes — Dean Koontz
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She’s 12. She Sings Aretha Franklin… Until Simon TELLS Her to Do It Acapella! 😳
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Anne Lamott on the radical act of embracing who you are and rejecting who others want you to be
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Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing — Steven Pinker
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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
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Evidence on Author Psychology: Blind Spots, Arrogance, and Insecurity
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If Your Dog Stretches When They See You… This Is What It Really Means
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Built From Scratch and Figuring It Out as They Go with Morgan Dilldine of M&N Property Care
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Pam Spills the Guts of Her Book: Will I Die Unloved and Alone?
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams
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5 steps to designing the life you want | Bill Burnett | TEDxStanford
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How To Think SO Clearly People Assume You're Brilliant
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Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO
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Michelle Obama speech brings tears to Barack | Watch it in full
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