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 143: A Writers Worst Enemy, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What is a writers worst enemy?
Where does writers block come from?
How do I overcome writers block?
Ep 142: Get a Literary Agent to Request Your Manuscript, with Jeanne Covert
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jeanne Covert, Writing Gym member about how to get a literary agent to request your manuscript.
In this episode, you’re going to learn:
- How to get a literary agent…
Ep 141: Quality Writing Goals, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What is my writing goal?
What is a quality writing goal?
How do I reach my writing goal?
Ep 140: What do authors say about the author lifestyle?, with River Jordan
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with River Jordan, a novelist from Southern Alabama about How to handle rejection with humor, How to choose the right literary agent and How to tap into your potential …
Ep 139: Writing with Confidence, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I get confident in my writing?
How to break through the fear of writing?
How do I unravel the mysteries of writing?
Ep 138: Beat World-builders Disease & Finish that Novel, with John Ridge
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with writer John Ridge about breaking out of research mode, how to finish a novel, and how to squash imposter syndrome.
In this episode, you’re going to learn:
- How to …
Ep 137: Path to Publishing, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What is the path to publishing?
How do I get published?
How do I find help with my publishing goals?
Ep 136: Market Your Writing Like an Authorpreneur, with Kathy Meis
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Kathy Meis, founder and CEO of Bublish about distributing books to various outlets, becoming an “authorpreneur,” and more!
In this episode, you’re going to learn:
…
Ep 135: Creativity Vortex, with Annalisa Parent Summea
Annalisa Parent Summea shares some insights during a PBS interview on 'Creative Living with Sheryl Borden'
What is a Pantser?
How do I find my best writer?
What is a Creativity Vortex?
Ep 134: You CAN Finish That Novel, with Steve Cummins
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with aspiring author Steve Cummins about balancing writing with life, the importance of mindset in approaching writing, and more!
In this episode, you’re going to learn…
Ep 133: Daily Checklist, with Amy Collins
Amy Collins is asked: If you could give aspiring writers one piece of advice, what would it be?
How to put yourself on the path to becoming a successful author.
What should I do every day if I want t…
Ep 132: Expanding the Influence of your Writing, with Cat Zappa
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Cat Zappa, Publisher and Executive Vice President of Film & Television at Dreamscape Media about: How to publish your manuscript not only as a book, but across mult…
Ep 131: The Right Feedback, with Vivian Jamieson
If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring authors, with author Vivian Jamieson.
What is good feedback?
How to get the right feedback?
How do I get the feedback that pushes you forward as a wr…
Ep 130: Find Clarity and Purpose in Your Writing, with Sonee Singh
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Sonee Singh, writer of commercial women’s fiction and member of the Writing Gym about gaining clarity on writing projects, investing in your writing, and more!
In t…
Ep 129: Hybrid vs Traditional Publishing, with Annalisa Parent Summea
What is the difference between hybrid and traditional publishing?
What publishing route should I take?
What is the difference between a hybrid publisher and vanity press?
How do I recognize a vanity …
Ep 128: Know Your Audience, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I know my audience?
How do I write a children's book?
Children's book author Mike Bender is asked to give one piece of advice to aspiring writers.
Ep 127: Holiday Special, with Annalisa Parent Summea
From our favorite writing coach to you, please join Annalisa Parent Summea in celebrating the holiday season.
A special reading of 'A Visit by St. Nicholas' by Clement Clarke Moore
Happy Holidays eve…
Ep 126: No Substitute for Practice, with Annalisa Parent Summea
How do I become a better writer?
How do I improve my writing skills?
NYT best selling author, Brandon Webb is asked to give one piece of advice to aspiring writers.
Ep 125: Hurdles in the Publishing Process Made Clear, with Jenny Baumgartner
Annalisa Parent Summea speaks with Jenny Baumgartner, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Nelson Books at HarperCollins Christian Publishing about her role as an acquisitions editor, the amount of editing …
Ep 124: Exposition, with Annalisa Parent Summea
-How much exposition is enough?
-How do I know if I have too much exposition?
-How do I find balance in my novel?
In this week's Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa answers the question, How do know if I ha…