The Writing Gym Podcast | Annalisa Parent | Writing Coach
The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers.
Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more:
--Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best-selling authors and gives writers step-by-step advice
--Entrepreneur Writer and Business Expert Jill Shiefelbein on how she wrote her book quickly and got it published by a top publisher.
--Multiple New York Times Best Selling author John David Mann on how to create writing success
PLUS authors, publishers and agents from all over the world giving their top tips. This is not a podcast you want to miss.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 189
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2022
Ep 163: How To Publish In More Than One Genre, with John David Mann
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with New York Times bestselling author John David Mann. John speaks on why revision is key to successfully publishing your novel, what it’s like to co-author,…
Ep 162: How to Discover Your Writing and Publishing Confidence, with Jill Smith
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jill Smith, a Writing Gym alumnae who’s on the path to publication about what it’s like to be a part of a professional community of writers. Jill and Ann…
Ep 161: How To Prepare your Novel Draft for Publication, with Leah Weiss
This week Annalisa Parent Summea and author Leah Weiss are in conversation about the importance of learning the craft of writing, how to find and develop your character’s voice, and why you need prof…
Ep 160: How to Launch Your Freelance Writing Career, with Tashya Knight
If you’ve been wondering what you can do to find motivation to write, this episode is for you. This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and Tashya Knight talk about how to overcome your fear and start writi…
Ep 159: How to take Rejection and Keep Going, with Cassandra Thompson
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and author Cassandra Thompson are in conversation about breaking genre molds, how to take rejection and use it to propel you forward, and what it feels like to get t…
Ep 158: How to move from draft to publish-ready with actionable feedback, with Aaron Betts
In this week’s episode, Annalisa Parent Summea and up and coming author Aaron Betts talk about what it feels like to finally finish his novel. After joining the Writing Gym, Aaron finished the novel …
Ep 157: What does a literary agent do?, with Kevin O’Connor
This week, Annalisa Parent Summea and literary agent Kevin O’Connor discuss how to craft a stand-out query letter, the purpose of literary agents, and what really goes on in an agent’s head when they…
Ep 156: How to Write and Publish a Book - a Review, with Annalisa Parent Summea
In this final episode of Season 5, we highlight key moments in authors finishing, revising and publishing their books. How do authors finish and publish novels/ Listen in.
Ep 155: Storytelling for Pantsers, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What kind of writer am I ?
What is a pantser?
What is finishing a manuscript really like?
Ep 154: The Publishing House behind the scenes on how to get published, with Sara Wigal
Annalisa speaks with Sara Wigal, Director of Publishing at Belmont University about the timeline of a book getting published and what publicity and marketing for your books looks like, and more!
In t…
Ep 153: How to Jumpstart Your Creativity, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I jumpstart my creativity?
What is a simple writing prompt you can do over and over?
How do I get to know my characters better?
Ep 152: The Dating Game: Finding Publishers and Agents in a Digital Dating world, with Carey Nelson Burch
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Carey Nelson Burch, owner and consultant of My Own Shingle, about how to find the right agent to maximize your publication and media rights, how to advocate for you…
Ep 151: How to Plan a Writing Project, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I know if I'm a pantser?
How do I know if I'm an outliner?
How do I add structure to my writing?
Ep 150: How a Book Can Get You National News Coverage, with Joe Curcillo
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Joe Curcillo, Speaker and Author of Getting to Us about how to reach thousands of people with your content, and more!
In this episode, you’re going to learn:
-How…
Ep 149: How to Plan a Writing Project, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I plan a writing project?
What are the steps to completing my goal successfully?
How do I hold myself accountable?
Ep 148: How to get an AudioBook deal for your book, with Megan Dobson
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Megan Dobson, publisher at ChristianAudio about important considerations in writing a book that will be produced as an audio book and more!
In this episode, you’re …
Ep 147: How to use Neuroscience to Boost Creativity, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How can Neuroscience boost my creativity?
Can dancing really help my writing?
How do I get in the creative mood?
Ep 146: Beyond the MFA: the REAL tools for publication, with Barbara Bellisi Zito
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with author Barbara Zito, about how to go from query to publication, how to negotiate rights in your publishing contract, and more!
In this episode, you’re going to lear…
Ep 145: Responding to an Agents Manuscript Request, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What do I do when an agent requests my manuscript?
How to avoid the slush pile?
How do I prepare for submitting my writing materials?
Ep 144: Refocus With Your Writing, with David O'Hara
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with David O’Hara, professor at Augustana University about how to make time for your writing, immersing yourself in research for your writing, and more!
In this episode,…