The Writing Podcast

By Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz

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This is the podcast for aspiring writers, an A-to-Z guide to writing, publishing, and promoting your article, book, or any other writing project. Your hosts are Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz, co-founders of Journey Sixty6, an editorial services company and independent publisher for the family business community. Each episode is designed to inspire and instruct writers as they take the long road trip to write and promote their ideas.

Episode Date
How to Build a Following on LinkedIn that Translates to New Opportunities
Apr 29, 2024
How to Write about Difficult Topics in Memoirs
Apr 08, 2024
How to Develop a Creative Idea for Your Nonfiction Book
Mar 25, 2024
Octavia Goredema on Finding Support throughout the Book Writing Journey
Mar 11, 2024
Becky Robinson on How to Cultivate Online Followers
Feb 26, 2024
Virginia Frischkorn on Hosting Successful Book Launch Events
Jan 22, 2024
Jordan Rosenfeld on Storytelling Techniques to Use in Nonfiction Writing
Jan 08, 2024
7 Tips for Producing a Family History Documentary
Dec 08, 2023
Author and Book Coach Stacy Ennis on Systems for Book Writing and Landing a TEDx Talk
Nov 10, 2023
Author Ryan Frederick on Successful Platform Building
Oct 26, 2023
Anne Janzer on Joyful and Successful Book Marketing
Oct 02, 2023
What Form Should Your Content Take?
Sep 19, 2023
Author Kristin Keffeler on Writing a Nonfiction Book that Connects with Your Ideal Audience
Sep 05, 2023
Lisa Tener on Writing a Book Proposal that Lands You a Deal
Aug 21, 2023
Vikrant Shauruya on Becoming a Nonfiction Bestselling Author
Aug 07, 2023
Author Josh Rutherford on Applying Screenwriting Principles to a Fantasy Book Series
Jul 24, 2023
Cristen Iris on How to Move your Story Forward with Scenes
Jul 10, 2023
Author Paula Munier on How to Create the Perfect Plot
Jun 23, 2023
What Is a Developmental Edit? And Why It Matters to the Success of Your Book
Jun 04, 2023
Lisa Cron on the Misbelief of Your Protagonist and Why It Matters to Your Story
May 11, 2023
Cristen Iris on Thinking Like a Filmmaker When Writing Your Memoir
Apr 17, 2023
Emily Enger on Good Enough Book Marketing for Fiction and Creative Writers
Apr 01, 2023
View Your Time Set Aside for Writing as Sacred
Mar 11, 2023
Rosanne Bane on How to Overcome Writer’s Block
Feb 26, 2023
Bryan Cohen on How to Sell Your Self Published Book with Amazon Ads
Feb 03, 2023
Novelist Jaimie Engel on Becoming a Romcom Screenwriter
Jan 16, 2023
First-Time Novelist Linda Fifer on Losing Her First Draft and Her Persistence to Complete the Project
Dec 20, 2022
Getting Real about the Costs of Publishing Your Book
Dec 01, 2022
Novelist and Memoirist Donna Freitas on Identifying the ”Why” of Your Book
Nov 10, 2022
Writers Don’t Storytell, They Storyshow
Oct 25, 2022
Novelist Ann Hood on the Revision Process for Novels and Memoirs
Oct 09, 2022
Jennifer Bisbing on Editing for Writers Who Plan to Self Publish
Sep 21, 2022
How to Begin to Write Your Family Story
Sep 06, 2022
Book Publicist Julia Drake on the Three Key Ways to Promote Your Book
Aug 22, 2022
Platform-Building Expert Stephanie Chandler on Growing an Audience for Your Writing
Aug 09, 2022
Literary Agent Soumeya Roberts on How Agents Assess Your Manuscript
Jul 18, 2022
5 Ways to Build a Following for Your Writing
Jul 11, 2022
Book Agent Miriam Altshuler on Effective Query Letters and Aspiring Authors
Jun 26, 2022
Craft, Voice, and Concept - the Art of Memoir Writing
Jun 13, 2022
7 Self-Editing Questions to Improve Your Manuscript
May 25, 2022
What Happens after You Sign a Book Contract
May 09, 2022
7 Questions to Evaluate Your Book Idea
Apr 27, 2022
Do You Need a Writing Coach?
Apr 14, 2022
Interior Designer and Influencer Natalie Papier on Starting Her Book Project
Mar 28, 2022
The True Definition of Publishing for Writers
Mar 15, 2022
Prop Stylist Robin Zachary on Paying Attention to the Little Things When Publishing a Book
Feb 28, 2022
Journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer on Researching Her Parenting Book
Feb 13, 2022
8 Insights into How Editors View Your Manuscript
Jan 31, 2022
Polygamist’s Daughter Anna Lebaron on How She Wrote Her Memoir
Jan 16, 2022
Jennifer Risher on her 14-Year Memoir Writing Journey
Jan 02, 2022
Executive Coach Rose Hollister on Train Time and Writing with a Co-Author
Dec 19, 2021
Virtual Assistant Kaitlyn Bouchillon on Creating a Book Launch Team
Dec 05, 2021
Bookbaby.com President Steven Spatz on the Power of Self Publishing Your Book
Nov 22, 2021
Literary Agent Adria Goetz Thinks You‘re Not Persistent Enough as a Writer
Nov 09, 2021
HarperCollins Executive Editor Mickey Maudlin on the Elements of a Great Memoir
Oct 24, 2021
How Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck Co-Wrote Their Memoir, ”I‘ll Push You”
Oct 04, 2021
The Ways and Means of a Literary Book Agent
Sep 19, 2021
How Curiosity Makes Your Writing Memorable
Sep 13, 2021
The 6 Writing Discipline Models
Sep 06, 2021
How to Start Writing a Book
Aug 31, 2021
What Magazines Teach Us about Writing Well
Aug 30, 2021
5 Hacks When You're Lost Writing a Chapter
Aug 15, 2021
Prenup Book Author Emily Bouchard on How She Lands Media Interviews
Aug 08, 2021
An Introduction to Writing a Memoir
Aug 01, 2021
A.C.T.S. - the 4 Essential Elements of Writing a Great Story
Jul 14, 2021
Tech Founder Dave Parker on the Whacky Economics of Book Publishing and Promotion
Jul 04, 2021
5 Ways to Overcome Your Writing Self Doubt
Jun 27, 2021
Book Publicity Expert Andrea Martin on Arresting the Attention of Media for Your Book
Jun 10, 2021
How to Spot and Eliminate Clichés in Your Writing
Jun 04, 2021
Growing Your Social Media Following through Hashtags
May 21, 2021
Caryn Rivadeneira on the Hard Work of Book Proposals and Her Writing Disciplines
May 13, 2021
5 Social Media Insights to Boost Engagement
May 04, 2021
How to Start Writing a Book
Apr 28, 2021
Rewriting after Your Book Idea Changes
Apr 20, 2021
Advertising iconoclast Jim Morris on Narrowing Your Book Audience and Book Agents
Apr 14, 2021
Andrew Keyt on How Book Publicity Grew His Consulting Practice
Apr 07, 2021
Corporate Onboarding Expert Amy Davies on Overcoming Writing Obstacles
Mar 31, 2021
Author Jaimie Engle on Persistence, the Why of Writing and Promotion
Mar 24, 2021
Leadership Coach Jon Lokhorst on Planning for His Book Promotion
Mar 16, 2021
How to Make Writing Progress When You Feel Discouraged
Mar 07, 2021
Memoir Writer Christina Quist on Baboons, Storytelling, and Morning Pages
Mar 07, 2021
Bestselling Author Lorilee Craker on Book Agents, Writing Habits, and Meeting Oprah
Feb 22, 2021
Meteorologist Amy Sweezey on Writing Children's Books
Feb 15, 2021
The 3 Benefits of Self Publishing
Feb 08, 2021
The Enneagram for Writers - What's Your Writing Style?
Feb 01, 2021
Writing's Two Essential Elements: Passion and Persistence
Jan 25, 2021
Lessons from a Professional Writer
Jan 19, 2021
The Perils of Polite Writing
Jan 12, 2021
The Writer as Entrepreneur
Jan 05, 2021
The Editor Is (Almost) Always Right
Dec 28, 2020
How a Business Coach Developed Her Book Idea
Dec 22, 2020
Starting to Write Again after a Long Pause
Dec 15, 2020
The Journey from PhD Dissertation to Book
Dec 07, 2020
How Publishing Changes Your Life
Nov 09, 2020
Moving from Idea to Writing Your Book
Oct 31, 2020
How to Conduct Research for Your Book
Oct 27, 2020
Network Now to Promote Your Book Later
Oct 19, 2020
"I Didn't Think I Had a Writing Voice"
Oct 11, 2020
Should You Go on a Writers Retreat?
Oct 04, 2020
The Three Phases of Promoting Your Book
Sep 27, 2020
Vintage Designer Sean Scherer on Promoting His Book "Kabinett & Kammer"
Sep 19, 2020
The Complete Roadmap for Publishing Your Book
Sep 07, 2020
Turning Your Presentations into a Book
Aug 23, 2020
HarperOne Senior Editor Mickey Maudlin on the Promise of Your Book
Aug 14, 2020
A Guide to Hiring a Ghostwriter
Aug 05, 2020
Cyber Safety Consultant Liz Repking on Making Time to Write
Aug 04, 2020
The Role of Developmental Editing in Book Writing
Jul 31, 2020