Weekly Writing Reps

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 from across the globe.

The Writing Gym Podcast is hosted by Andi Brixey and features the Writing Gym’s resident writing coach, Annalisa Parent.

Turn Your Passion into a Book: The Go-Giver Marriage Part 1

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Answer: Is My Writing Good Enough?

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How to Publish Your Short Stories with Stephen Oliver

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to become a full-time writer? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with published author Stephen Oliver. Stephen is a science fiction…

From the Archives: How to SELL your book with the Go-Giver’s Bob Burg

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to make money writing? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with bestselling author Bob Burg. Bob is the author of a number of books on….

From the Archives: Writing Award-Winning Books in Multiple Genres

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how authors write successfully in multiple genres? In this episode, Annalisa Parent and Andi Davies speak with Cristina Istrati. Cristina is a renowned author…

How to Novelize Your Screenplay

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, do you know if your novel is publishable? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with Jeanne Covert, an author, screenwriter and member of the Writing Gym about how she knew when she was ready to publish. Jeanne is a….

How to Research Your Historical Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you ready to stop wasting time and get that book written? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with Bill Kovarik. Bill is a journalist and professor. As a reporter, he’s worked…

Stuck in Writer’s Block? How to Move Forward and Write that Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you ready to get out of writer’s block and write? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with Maria Chapman. Maria is a women’s fiction author who finished the first…

Journal to Novel: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Published Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to build your writing resume? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with Claire Fullerton. Claire Fullerton is a columnist, essayist and author who has published four novels. Her latest book, Litte Tea, is about the culture of the American south, old friendships, and family tragedy.

How to Publish Short Stories in Anthologies and Magazines

In this episode, Annalisa speaks with author Hannah Johnson about how she did just that. After finishing her novel in under two months…

How to Find Your Writing Voice

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you ever wondered what it’s like to spend a career in journalism and then take a shot at novel writing? In this episode, Annalisa speaks…

How to Find the Best Writing Feedback

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, ready to come out of the shadows and write with pride? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with Barbara Pattee is a women’s fiction author and member of the Writing Gym. She is currently in the Publishing Mastermind, revising her novel. Since joining the Writing Gym, she’s had close to a dozen short stories published.

How to Write a True Crime and Mystery Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you ever wondered why you can’t put down your favorite true crime or mystery? Learn what goes into writing a book like that…

How to Write Your Truth

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering how to write realistic fiction without feeling overwhelmed by the content? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with…

From Fantasy to Mystery: How to Fiction Genre Hop

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How to Stop Struggling and Publish Your Novel

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How to Make a Living as a Writer

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How to Revise your Novel to Publish Well

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How To Publish In More Than One Genre

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The Key to Confidence and Novel Writing Success

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How To Prepare Your Novel Draft For Publication

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you struggling to find your character’s voice? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with author Leah Weiss.

How to Launch Your Freelance Writing Career

Hi there writers and Muse Daters. This week Annalisa speaks with freelance author Tashya Knight on how she built her freelance career.

How To Take Rejection And Keep Going

Hey there are you curious about what publishers really think when rejecting your work? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with author and publisher Cassandra L. Thompson.

How to Move From Draft to Publish-Ready with Actionable Feedback

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, do you ever wonder what the real value of professional feedback is? Or maybe you’re curious about how to overcome your writer’s block. Check out this week’s episode of the Writing Gym Podcast for answers!

What Does a Literary Agent Do?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, do you find yourself wondering what a literary agent really does? Or maybe you’re wondering how to make your query letters stand out in an inbox.

How to get an Audiobook Deal for Your Book

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how the audiobook industry?

Beyond the MFA: the REAL tools for publication

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how you can actually publish and what to do once you receive an offer?

Get a Literary Agent to Request Your Manuscript

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how you can get literary agents to request a full manuscript from you?

What Do Authors Say About the Author Lifestyle?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about what the author lifestyle actually looks like?

Writing with Confidence

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, Annalisa shares insights about to gain confidence in your writing.

Beat World-builder’s Disease & Finish that Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to best build the world of your novel?

Path to Publishing

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, Annalisa shares insights about the journey from writing to publishing your work!

Market Your Writing Like an Authorpreneur

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how sell your books and engage your audience authentically?

Creativity Vortex

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, Annalisa shares writing insights on PBS interview, “Creative Living with Sharen Borden.”

You CAN Finish That Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you struggling to finish your novel?

Daily Checklist

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, President of New Shelves Books, Amy Collins gives one piece of key advice to aspiring writers about what writers can do every day to improve.

Expanding the Influence of Your Writing

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about to make your writing more impactful?

The Right Feedback

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, author and Writing Gym alum, Vivian Jamieson gives one piece of key advice to aspiring writers about how to get useful feedback.

Finding Clarity and Purpose in Your Writing

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you struggling to find clarity and purpose in your writing?

Hybrid vs Traditional Publishing

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about the different ways you can publish.

Know Your Audience

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, children’s book author Mike Bender gives one piece of key advice to aspiring writers about knowing your audience.

A Holiday Special

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, happy holidays from the Writing Gym team!

No Substitute for Practice

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip, New York Times Bestselling Author Brandon Webb gives one piece of key advice to aspiring writers.

Hurdles in the Publishing Process Made Clear

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about the complexities of the publishing process?

Exposition

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about how to incorporate exposition into your novel.

Do You Want Agents to Ask for Your FULL Manuscript?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about the querying process and how to get requests for your full manuscript?

Character Behavior

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Expanding Your Creative Reach as a Writer

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to find professional partners to help you grow your creative impact?

Finding Your Best Writer

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about how to find your best writer.

Make the Author Lifestyle Happen for You

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to actualize your publication dreams?

How to Integrate Characters

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about the best way to integrate characters into your novel.

A Deep Dive into the Publishing Process

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about the publishing process?

The Best Way to Develop Characters

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about developing and creating characters for your novel.

Your Writing Needs You ─ Don’t Give Up!

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you looking for inspiration to continue writing?

How to Get a Return on Your Writing Investment

In this week’s Tuesday Writing Tip Annalisa speaks about how writers can determine the value of the feedback they receive on their writing

Make Your Writing Stand Out Among the Rest

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about how to make your writing standout among a sea of writing?

How to Trust Writing Professionals

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you been wondering about trusting agents and publishers with your manuscript?

It’s Possible – A Novel in Under 2 Months

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about the possibility of completing a manuscript in under 8 weeks?

How to Avoid Overthinking Your Writing

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you been wondering about how you might be overthinking your writing and how to avoid that?

Behind the Scenes with an Executive Editor

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about the role of an Executive Editor and how publishers support their titles?

Should You Write With the Trend?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you been wondering about how to balance writing your own ideas rather than cliches?

An Open Mind Can Unlock Your Writing

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about the revision process for your novel?

How to Deal with Backlash and Rejection?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you been wondering about how to face backlash and rejection?

How to Get Publishers to Take a Risk on Your Debut Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about how to get your debut novel published?

Why Write if You’re Not Getting Paid for it?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you reflected on why you write?

Is My Writing Any Good? How Top Authors Know

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about how to know if your writing is actually good?

How Deadlines Can Help You Revise Your Book

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, have you ever been in stuck revising with no end in sight?

What Goes on Inside a Literary Agent’s Head

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about the life of a literary agent?

Writing Gym Podcast: 100 Helpful Writing Tips

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, welcome back to the Writing Gym podcast!

How to Concentrate on Writing

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks with Marlena Leach, one of the authors over in the Writing Gym.

How Writing Voice Can Help You Land an Agent

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks with Jeff Kleinman, a founding partner of Folio Literary Management LLC.

How to Get REAL Publishing Results

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What Quality Feedback Can Do For Your Writing

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Lauren Barker, member of the Writing Gym.

How Coaches Can Grow Their Business with the Right Expert Book

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you wondering about writing an expert book?

5 Targets to Hit to Bring You Bring Closer to a Successful Book

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Honoree Corder, author of dozens of books.

Authors Talk the Real Deal on Writing and Publishing a Novel

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about marketing and publishing your book?

How Would it Feel to Get TWO FULL Manuscript Requests… on the Same Day?

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Jeanne Covert about getting TWO FULL manuscript requests on the same day.

Do Deadlines Really Help You to Finish Writing a Book?

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Chris West about setting deadlines for writing.

How Writing Salon Jumpstarts Writing Flow Through Neuroscience

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Lauren Barker about the usefulness of Writing Gym salons.

What is it Really Like to be an Author?

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Brendan Thompson about tensions between writerly vision and marketability.

How to Define Author Success

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Becky Nesbitt, Executive Editor of Random House about supporting first time authors.

How to Finally Shed that Skin and Write the Book

In this featured highlight episode, Annalisa speaks to Manny Wolfe about the process of finally writing a book.

How to Get a Traditional Publisher to Publish Your Self-Published Book

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you trying to find a traditional publisher for your self-published book?

How to Get an Editor’s Attention with Your Self-Published Book

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Kel Kade, a New York Times bestselling author, about how an editor picked up her book.

The Secret to Finding Time to Write

In this featured minisode, Annalisa speaks to Allie Powers about scheduling writing time when raising a toddler.

How Can I Find the Time to Write?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you struggling to find the time to write?

How Much Support Do Traditional Publishing Houses Really Give First Time Authors?

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about traditional publishing?

How Top Authors KNOW Their Book is Traditional-Publishing Ready

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about when to know if your book is ready for traditional publishing?

What Literary Agents Really Think About Your Manuscript

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how literary agents think about your manuscript?

How to Land Your Ideal Literary Agent

Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, on this episode of the Writing Gym podcast, Annalisa speaks with Jeanne Covert about how she found her literary agent.

How to Optimize Digital Marketing for Your Book

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