Writers Circle

Writers Circle

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Writers Circle episodes

  • Eugene Polupan and Rory Green
    In this episode, senior editor Will Parker Anderson talks with author Eugene Polupan and literary agent Rory Green about what it takes to pitch your book successfully. Preorder Eugene's book, How To Fight Like Jesus here. Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/ Instagram: @willparkeranderson"
    44 min
  • Kevin Burrell: How to bring your ideas to life

    Debut author Kevin Burrell shares some crucial lessons he learned while writing and promoting his first book. He also discusses with senior editor Will Parker Anderson how metaphors, stories, and illustrations capture readers and bring ideas to life. Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/ Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    40 min
  • The Mom Test

    How can you get honest feedback on your ideas, without putting pressure on others to just tell you what you want to hear? In today's coaching episode, Will explains "the mom test," based on a book he read, that offers a strategy you can use today.

    Join our Patreon: patreon.com/writerscircle

    Want to support the show? Email Will: [email protected]

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    12 min
  • Andrew Peterson: Honesty, beauty, and truth

    In Part 2 of this conversation with Andrew Peterson, he helps us navigate some creative tensions like how to balance clarity and creativity, how to define success and failure, and much more.

    Join our Patreon: patreon.com/writerscircle

    Want to support the show? Email Will: [email protected]

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    37 min
  • Andrew Peterson: Be willing to be misunderstood

    Musical artist and prolific author Andrew Peterson offers some of his favorite learnings about the craft of writing.

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    Want to support the show? Email Will: [email protected]

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    35 min
  • A very special announcement

    To kick off the new season of the Writers Circle podcast, Will shares a special announcement about the future of the show.

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    Want to support the show? Email Will: [email protected]

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    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    35 min
  • What topic should you write about?

    Ever find yourself asking, "What should I write about?" or "Where's the gap in the market?" I understand these questions, but I think they're the wrong ones.

    In this coaching episode, senior editor Will Parker Anderson shares insider wisdom on how to discover your next book idea—not by chasing trends, but by tuning in to what's stirring in your own heart.

    Hi! I'm Will Parker Anderson and I'm an editor and writing coach, here to help you get the message burning in your heart onto the page and into the world. At Writers Circle, there's no cool kids—just fellow learners. We exist to make writing feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Welcome to our circle.

    Will's proposal course: https://www.writerscircle.co/course

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    11 min
  • A liturgy for feedback

    Every writer has a love-hate relationship with feedback. We need it, but it still stings. What if feedback isn't a bitter pill we have to swallow, but a beautiful, stretching part of your spiritual formation?

    Hi! I'm Will Parker Anderson and I'm an editor and writing coach, here to help you get the message burning in your heart onto the page and into the world. At Writers Circle, there's no cool kids—just fellow learners. We exist to make writing feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Welcome to our circle.

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    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    10 min
  • The 10 commandments of platform building (part 2)

    In Part 2 of this special coaching series, senior editor Will Parker Anderson shares five tips from his "10 Commandments of Platform Building." This episode will equip you to share your ideas and grow your audience in a way that's authentic, life-giving, and sustainable.

    Hi! I'm Will Parker Anderson and I'm an editor and writing coach, here to help you get the message burning in your heart onto the page and into the world. At Writers Circle, there's no cool kids—just fellow learners. We exist to make writing feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Welcome to our circle.

    Will's proposal course: https://www.writerscircle.co/course

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    16 min
  • The 10 commandments of platform building (part 1)

    Feeling worn out, fake, or frustrated trying to grow your author platform? You're not the only one—and there's a better way.

    In this special coaching episode, senior editor Will Parker Anderson pulls back the curtain on his "10 Commandments of Platform Building," sharing five insider tips to help you attract followers in a way that feels authentic, life-giving, and sustainable.

    Hi! I'm Will Parker Anderson and I'm an editor and writing coach, here to help you get the message burning in your heart onto the page and into the world. At Writers Circle, there's no cool kids—just fellow learners. We exist to make writing feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Welcome to our circle.

    Will's proposal course: https://www.writerscircle.co/course

    Join Will's newsletter: writerscircle.co

    Substack: https://willparkeranderson.substack.com/

    Instagram: @willparkeranderson

    15 min

About Writers Circle

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A podcast for nonfiction writers who want to sharpen their skills and publish their work for the glory of Jesus. Senior book editor Will Parker Anderson interviews authors and experts about the…

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