[Podcast] The Perils of Polite Writing Jan 12, 2021

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

First, we worry that we'll never get published. Then we stress over the possibility that only our mother will buy our books. Finally, we dread the thought that what...

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[Podcast] The Writer as Entrepreneur Jan 05, 2021

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

Entrepreneurs and writers have a lot in common.

One commonality is the persistence needed to fight through the doubts and insecurities that come when creating...

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[Podcast] The Editor Is (Almost) Always Right Dec 28, 2020

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

Every writer needs a editor, a professional partner in the creative process.

We all fear the idea of someone making judgments about our writing. The editing process...

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[Podcast] How a Business Coach Developed Her Book Idea Dec 21, 2020

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

Not all ideas are not book worthy. Some are just not substantive enough for 50,000 words. They are better packaged as a blog post, an article, or even a white...

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[Podcast] Starting to Write Again after a Long Pause Dec 15, 2020

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

Starting a book project is one thing. Restarting to write after you have taken time off is even harder. Starting to write again after a long pause demands a unique...

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[Podcast] The Journey from PhD Dissertation to Book Dec 08, 2020

by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

It's no snap turning a PhD dissertation into a book.

For starters, a dissertation is positioned for a micro-audience (your dissertation committee members). The bulk...

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[Podcast] How Publishing Changes Your Life Nov 09, 2020

 by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

It's hard not to fantasize about writing a best-selling book.

Tucked into the layers of our insecurity is the notion of a break-out book, a New York Times...

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[Podcast] Moving from Idea to Writing Your Book Nov 02, 2020

by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

There's the idea for a book. 

And then there's the actual writing of the book.

Often, aspiring writers banter about an idea or set of ideas in their head for...

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[Podcast] How to Conduct Book Research Oct 27, 2020

by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

There's no joy like the joy of reading a well-researched, well-reported article or book. Research gives a book credibility - and helps authors with the ultimate...

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[Podcast] Networking Now to Promote Your Book Later Oct 19, 2020

by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

At every mile marker along the book writing, publishing, and promoting journey, a writer need assistance, advocates who open doors and believe in what the author is...

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[Podcast] "I Didn't Think I Had a Writing Voice" Oct 11, 2020

by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

Voice is the great differentiator of writing. For aspiring authors, developing a unigue voice seems impossibly difficult, almost mystical, like either you have one...

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[Podcast] Should You Go on a Writers Retreat? Oct 05, 2020

by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks

Writers retreats can range from a sparse room at a nunnery to a pampered experience at an estate in Montana. One costs $25 for the room, the other $10,000.

Are...

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