The Writer's Block Podcast

Join the ladies of the Block today as we interview Poet Deborah Schwartz who will be talking about her poetry book, A Girl Could Disappear Like This.  We will examine the evolution of poetry, the resurgence of this genre, and the many ways to get your poetry out in the world. You can connect with Deborah at her website www.DeborahCecielShwartz.com

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well.

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

What a difference a year makes.  From their humble beginnings in the garage of Shelly's salon, to the professional podcast studio at Studio 21, The Writer's Block Podcast has certainly come along way in 1 year!  Join Debby, Mandra, and Shelly as they reminisce about their first year as a podcast, and celebrate with a champagne toast.  Who knows, they might just be inclined to give something away!

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

You finished your book.  You think you're done.  You buy big sunglasses so you can hide from your fans.  And then reality, in the name of your editor, sets in.  The book isn't done.  The first draft is done.  Now is the time to find the holes and fill them in.  Find your why and thread that through.  Today we interview Shirley Jump, who is the full package.  A best-selling author in multiple genre's, an editor, a teacher, and a ghostwriter, she knows writing from every angle.

You can reach out to Shirley at her website www.ShirleyJump.com.

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

What drives each story? Conflict - that struggle between opposing forces!  The Writer's Block welcomes Barbara Wallace, author and long-time writing group partner of Debby's to discuss the importance of conflict in stories.  We'll dive deep and look at the difference between internal and external conflict in writing.

 

Barbara Wallace, famous author and long-time writing group partner with Debby, is only 100,000 books shy of selling 1 million copies worldwide.   Today she joins the block to discuss the importance of conflict in stories.  She will also explain the difference between internal conflict and external conflict.  If we're lucky, maybe she'll share her secret to selling so many books!

 

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

This episode is our Valentine's gift to you!  Most books contain a love story, a journey of human relationships and emotions. Join us as we explore why we love the books we love. 

Mandra talks about the book All About Us

The panel discusses the workbook format of the book

Should you consult a psychic about your relationship?

How to have a Happy Valentine’s Day

Deb reads from her first book Gypsy’s Fortune

Can Deb write about romance?

Shelly picks the book Bad Boy for her discussion about love and romance

What’s on the cover of the book?

Is a woman’s body like a diesel engine

What do you need to do to prepare to read Bad Boy?

What is the perfect Valentine’s Day?

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Dave Garofalo, the Podfather of the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe, joins the Writer's Block to discuss his writing journey.  Dave has just completed the first draft of his book for business owners, sharing over 35 years of years of business and marketing experience. Marketing your business takes a little creativity, foresight, and experience unless you have access to someone like Dave to guide you through. His book is a step by step playbook to some of the most creative and best working promotions. They have been proven to move the needle!

 

Wrote the first draft in just under 6 weeks

Brick and Mortar stores need to create an experience to compete with online sales

Plans to take the show on the road

Does a hard cover add to sales?

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Join the ladies as they dissect the beginning of one of the most popular and prolific writers of all time, James Patterson.  Debby, Shelly, and Mandra will study the first scene of his newest novel, “Liar, Liar”, written with Candace Fox.  See how the authors manage to fit setting, character development, plot and tug on the visceral, guttural human emotion - fear - all within the first page!

 

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Ever wonder what it's like to have your pages professionally edited?  Having received the notes from their editors, Debby, Mandra, and Shelly are all in the midst of editing and revision hell! What revisions do you make, which ones do you disregard? How do you decide?  Join the Writer's Block Podcast to hear how the ladies survive the highs and lows of the editing process!

 

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Join the Writer's Block as we welcome back Larry Brill.  Listen in as we find out how he is using his skills gleaned from twenty-five years as a tv anchorman to give authors a whole new platform. Listen in this week to hear about a FREE BOOK OFFER from Larry!

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing. 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Book trailers are all the rage to promote your book! Join us as we interview author Larry Brill, an expert on the subject.  Learn what a book trailer is, how it can be used to spark interest in your book, and how to produce one that will catch people's attention, and where to put it to get the most traction. Trailer Shelf, Book Reals, Facebook, Good Reads, Amazon, YouTube are all places you can have your trailer video.

 

 

Whether you are writing fiction, Non-Fiction, a memoir, or are just into creative writing this is the podcast for you. This podcast is more than just about how to write as we cover the why’s, when’s, and where’s of writing.

 

May you be inspired, feel empowered, and B. Well. 

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Writer’s Block Podcast recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on the United Podcast Network.