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October 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

How to Make Time to Write and Develop a System to Take Notes, with Bryan Collins

Bryan Collins relies on a simple system that captures notes and ideas that flow directly into his projects when he sits down to write. His writing routine doesn't take all day yet achieves significant results. Find out how he works and test it out. When you combine that with his simple system for collecting inspiration for all of your writing projects, you'll be on … [Read more...]

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September 7, 2022 2 Comments

Poetry as a Playful and Pleasurable Creative Practice, with Mark McGuinness

Black-and-white photo of white coffee cup, iPad, pen on paper, and a stack of books with the words "Poetry as a Playful and Pleasurable Creative Practice with Mark McGuinness - Episode 245"

With inspiration from Mark McGuinness, you'll integrate poetry into your writing life as a pleasurable practice that elevates your prose. In this interview, Mark describes the vision for his podcast and his own poetic beginnings, and he urges writers (and readers) to simply enjoy poetry. You'll see ways poetry intersects with and impacts prose—you can even play a … [Read more...]

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July 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 208: Children’s Book Author Sharon Stohler’s Path to Self-Publishing

Children’s Book Author Sharon Stohler’s Path to Self-Publishing (Ep 208: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 208] Today I’m chatting with Sharon Stohler, author of the nonfiction children’s biography Affectionately Yours: The Devoted Life of Abigail Adams, a charming and inspiring picture book released in June 2019. As you’ll learn in the interview, Sharon and I met years ago when we both started home educating our very small children, so we’ve known each other for … [Read more...]

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May 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 199: Insights into Christian Publishing with NavPress Publisher Don Pape

Insights into Christian Publishing with NavPress Publisher Don Pape (Ep 199: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 199] Today I’m chatting with NavPress Publisher Don Pape. Don has published over a dozen New York Times best-sellers, including Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Don is also the publisher of Julie Cantrell’s Into the Free, which won the 2013 Christy Book of the Year Award. He led a team that won 20 ADDY Awards between 2008 and 2010 for David C Cook titles … [Read more...]

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March 19, 2019 2 Comments

Ep 190: [Interview] Author & Literary Agent Jeff Herman

JEFF HERMAN author and literary agent (interviewed for Episode 190: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

Today I’m chatting with author and literary agent Jeff Herman. Jeff’s literary agency has ushered nearly one thousand books into print. He’s the coauthor of the acclaimed Write the Perfect Book Proposal and is often featured as an expert in print and broadcast media. Jeff provides insider insight that will give you hope that it’s possible to see your words in … [Read more...]

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February 12, 2019 2 Comments

Ep 185: [Interview] Poet Tania Runyan

Interview: Tania Runyan, Poet (Ep 185 of Ann Kroeker Writing Coach)

As you’ll discover in this conversation with Tania Runyan, she’s experimented with being a screenwriter and playwright and written several nonfiction books, including How to Read a Poem, How to Write a Poem, and one for college-bound high school students, called How to Write a College Application Essay. But Tania thinks of herself first and foremost as a poet. Her poems … [Read more...]

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February 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Ep 184: [Interview] Jennifer Dukes Lee – Author, Acquisitions Editor

Interview with Jennifer Dukes Lee: Author, Acquisitions Editor (Ep 184: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach) #writing #writingtips #NonfictionAuthor #Nonfiction

When Author and Acquisitions Editor Jennifer Dukes Lee was in town for an event, we met up and discussed challenges that writers—especially nonfiction authors—face as they try to land a traditional book contract. Jennifer generously provides us with behind-the-scenes insight and solid action steps we can take today. She offers hope, too, that one doesn't necessarily … [Read more...]

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December 4, 2018 1 Comment

Ep 177: [Interview] Alison Hodgson on Boiling a Story Down to Its Essence, One-Star Reviews, and Perseverance

Alison Hodgson on Boiling a Story Down to Its Essence, One-Star Reviews, and Perseverance (Interview with Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

Back in October 2018, I interviewed three authors who served on the speaking team at Breathe Christian Writers Conference. We discussed all things writing, like their writing challenges, their writing process, and their advice for writers. All for you. I’ve mixed in with my standard short solo episodes an interview with Shawn Smucker and another with Patrice … [Read more...]

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November 6, 2018 2 Comments

Ep 173: [Interview] Patrice Gopo on Meaning Making on the Page and Studying the Craft

Patrice Gopo-Meaning Making and Studying the Craft (Ep 173: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

At Breathe Christian Writers Conference, held October 12 and 13, 2018, I interviewed three authors who served on the speaking team. We discussed all things writing, like their writing challenges, their writing process, and their advice for writers. All for you. I’m sharing these conversations with you, mixing them in with my standard short solo episodes. You heard … [Read more...]

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October 23, 2018 6 Comments

Ep 171: [Interview] Shawn Smucker on Cowriting, Ghostwriting, and Prioritizing Your Own Work

Shawn Smucker Interview - on Cowriting, Ghostwriting, and Prioritizing Your Own Work (Ep 171: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

At a writing conference held October 12 and 13, 2018, I interviewed three authors who served on the speaking team. We discussed all things writing, like their writing challenges, their writing process, and their advice for writers. All for you! I’m going to share these conversations with you, mixing them in with my standard short solo episodes; in other words, you won’t … [Read more...]

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