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The Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for Writers
The Write Atmosphere is an author advice podcast produced by Atmosphere Press. This show features experts from across the publishing industry giving bite-size interviews advising authors on all sorts of twists and turns in the publishing process. Whether you’re just beginning your writing career or you’re a seasoned author looking for new perspectives, The Write Atmosphere has intriguing nuggets for everyone. Learn more and get in touch here…
Episodes
- The Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for Writers
#67 From Survival to Adventure: Linda Summersea’s Journey
Author Linda Summersea joins us to discuss her powerful memoir, The Girl with the Black and Blue Doll, a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the courage…
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#66 Part 1 - Finding Your Story Through Body, Soul, and Creativity with Ken Breniman
What happens when we quiet the noise and listen to the stories waiting to emerge?In this episode, we talk with Ken Breniman, an award-winning Atmosphere…
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#65 Part 2: Author Marsha Jacobson on Women, Leadership & Finding Strength
What does it take to find courage when life puts you in a desperate situation—and how can those experiences shape the person you become? In this episode, we…
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#65 Part 1: Author Marsha Jacobson on Women, Leadership & Finding Strength
What does it take to find courage when life puts you in a desperate situation—and how can those experiences shape the person you become?In this episode, we…
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#64 Bringing Stories to Life: Cover Design, Illustration & Fantasy with Felipe Betim
What happens when creativity meets the business side of the art world—and how can artists use AI without losing their creative voice? In this episode, we sit…
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#63 Author of Daughter Unbound: Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma
In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Jefferson, a 500-hour registered yoga teacher, movement program manager, yoga teacher trainer, retreat leader, and…
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#62 Social Media Without the Burnout: Building an Authentic Author Community with Madison Manning
Social media can feel overwhelming, especially for authors who would rather be writing than posting. But what if it didn't have to be? In this episode, I'm…
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#61 Email Pitching, AI, and Building an Author Platform with Amy Kelly
On this episode of The Write Atmosphere, we sit down with Amy Kelly, founder of Lone Star Literary Life, to discuss how authors can effectively pitch…
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#60 When Life Shapes the Story: Author John Cheyenne Wilbur on Grace Notes
Content warning - brief, timestamped discussions of child abuse On this episode of The Write Atmosphere, we sit down with John Cheyenne, author of Grace Notes…
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#59 Building Your Author Platform: Social Media Strategies That Actually Work with Karli
On this episode of The Write Atmosphere, we sit down with Karli, Social Media and Digital Marketing Professional at Atmosphere Press, to explore how authors…
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#58 Book Publicity 101 with Mia Coombs | Selling Your Book, Avoiding Scams & Marketing Best Practices
On this episode of The Write Atmosphere, we sit down with Mia Coombs, Book Publicity Manager at Atmosphere Press, to explore what it really takes to get your…
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#57 Behind the Scenes of Children's Publishing with Dakota
On this episode of The Write Atmosphere, we sit down with Dakota, Head of the Children's Book Department and a passionate advocate for storytelling. Based in…
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#56 Writing Through Grief: Healing, Memory, and Personal Essays with Fredricka R. Maister
On this episode of Write Atmosphere, I’m joined by Philadelphia-based writer and author Fredricka R. Maister, whose personal essays and articles explore the…
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#55 All Things Editing: How to Find an Editor and What to Expect with Rachel Velsher
Finding the right editor can be one of the most important decisions a writer makes—but many authors aren't sure where to start or what to expect from the…
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#54 How Authors Can Sell More Books: A Conversation with Tal Renfro
Writing a great book is only part of the journey. In this episode, Tal joins us to discuss what comes next: marketing, sales, and getting your book into…
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#53 Behind the Book: Linda Fifer on Writing, Publishing, and Perspective
In this episode, we talk with author Linda Fifer about her writing process, publishing journey, and the realities of bringing a book to life. Linda shares…
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#52 Inside the Writing Process: Fiction, Nonfiction & Essays with Award Winning Author Gary A. Keith
On this episode, we’re joined by Gary A. Keith. Author, essayist, and longtime Austin observer, for a conversation about the writing process behind fiction…
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#51 A talk with Fantasy Author, Military Veteran, and Theologian: Elinor Tambourine
In this episode, we sit down with author Elinor Tambourine to discuss the writing process, navigating creativity through neurodivergency, and what it really…
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#50 - Writing and Selling Your Book with author Matt Peterson
Author for over 30 years! We talk to author Matt Peterson on writing process, exploring different genres and selling your book. Matt Peterson is the pen name…
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#49 What's Working Today in Book Marketing with Andrea DeWerd
Andrea Jo DeWerd is a book marketing strategist, publishing consultant, speaker, and founder of the future of agency LLC, the industry’s only full-service book…
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#48 How Important is an Editor? And Hot Takes for Authors with Megan Sells
Megan Sells holds an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Before joining the publishing world, they spent years…
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#47 Writing the Truth: Craft, Courage, and the Memoir Journey
On this episode we'll be talking with our guest Marcus Batterbury on Writing the Truth: Craft, Courage, and the Memoir Journey. We explore the path of a…
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#46 Editing, Marketing, and Letting Go: A Guide for Authors
What really happens after you finish your manuscript? This episode covers working with an editor, navigating the marketing cycle, and learning to trust your…
- The Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for Writers
#45 Your Book Cover Matters More Than You Think
In this episode, learn how to create a standout book cover. Covering design basics, common mistakes to avoid, and simple strategies to help your book actually…
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#44 Literary Self-Publishing
In this episode, we explore the power of confessional writing and how deeply personal experiences can be transformed into compelling stories that resonate with…
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#43 The Busy Writer’s Survival Guide
In this episode, we talk with a work-from-home mom and writer who has spent more than twenty years building a writing life while balancing family, freelance…
- The Write Atmosphere: A Podcast for Writers
#42 LAPD Lieutenant to Uber Driver: 10,000 Rides & a Memoir
In this episode, we talk with a former LAPD lieutenant whose unexpected second act as an Uber driver led to more than 10,000 rides—and ultimately to the memoir…
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#41 How I Sold 50+ Short Stories And What Most Writers Get Wrong with James Blakey
In this episode, we talk with author James Blakey about two important parts of building a writing career: selling books in person and publishing short stories…
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#40 Write to Help Readers Care About the Natural World with Erin Radniecki
In today’s world, readers are understandably turning more and more to ecofiction. For authors, the question of how to write good nature-centered fiction is an…
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#39 Hone Your Poetry via Workshops and Open Mic Events with Susan Taylor
There's no one right path to writing poetry; each poet will find what works for them. But if you're struggling with the craft, attending events with other…
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#38 How to Become a 7-Figure Author with Lisa Daily
Build a brand, cultivate your audience, always have the next book poised to release: that's all, rather broad advice for authors who want to learn how to write…
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#37 Effectively Addressing Beta Reader Feedback with Beth Ford
Beta reader feedback can be such an important tool to writers as they polish their manuscripts, and it can also be an overwhelming challenge to incorporate…
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#36 All the Things No MFA Program Wants You to Know with Randall Silvis
To get an MFA or not to get an MFA is a question that many serious writers ponder at some point in their writing careers, and there is, of course, no “right”…
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#35 Building Characters with the Myers-Briggs Index with A.W. Baldwin
With each new personality test comes a fresh perspective on developing and writing compelling characters for your stories, and the Myers-Briggs Index is no…
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#34 Getting Your Book Read by Celebrities and Influencers with Emily Florence
Celebrities and social media influencers are the biggest phenomenon in influencing buying practices we've seen yet, and even just one influencer shouting out…
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#33 How to Correct Common Mistakes in Your Writing with AJ Eversley
As an author of ten novels, AJ Eversley is no stranger to the manuscript drafting and editing process. She's seen her fair share of filler words, excessive…
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#32 Kickstarters for Authors with David Hankins
Publishing a book doesn't tend to pay the bills, so authors are turning more and more to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter to support themselves and their…
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#31 Must-Know Craft Tools for Writing Fiction and Nonfiction with Katie Chambers
Some writing tips are specific to genre, but there are at least a few critical tools that writers need to know no matter what kind of prose they're writing…
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#30 Should You Work with a Literary Agent? with Amy White
Whether you pursue traditional or hybrid publishing is an important decision for authors to make, but on top of that it's also worth considering whether to…
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#29 What to Expect From the Editing Process with Mary Vensel White
The editing process is a crucial step toward publication for authors to take, but it can also be an overwhelming one. There's new jargon to learn, new…
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#28 Tips for Writing a Book Series with E. L. Tenenbaum
No matter what genre you're writing in or what age group you're writing for, book series are quite the beast to tackle. E. L. Tenenbaum is a writer of multiple…
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#27 How to Promote Your Books on Podcasts with Y. M. Nelson
As the podcast market grows, every author is turning to podcasts to promote their books. But with a non-zero learning curve and a novel's worth of podcast…
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#26 How to Promote Your Books to Students in Schools with Peter Felton
We all remember the books that shaped our childhoods, and for many authors, it's a dream to create those childhood-shaping books for future generations. The…
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#25 How to Use Children's Literature to Start Important Conversations with Kids with Michelle De La Mora
Kids have big emotions, but so do adults, and that's where children's literature can come in to help kids process their emotions -- and help their parents…
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#24 How to Create and Write Better Characters with Jo Sparkes
Jo Sparkes writes in a variety of genres, including children's media, fantasy, YA fiction, and screenwriting, so she's perfected the use of a 360 view to…
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#23 How to Set Your Poetry to Music
Music and poetry have long since gone hand in hand, so it's no wonder that an exciting artistic opportunity for composers and poets is to collaborate on new…
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#22 Navigating Multilingual Storytelling
For those of us with access to more than one language in which to write, jumping between languages can help us express ourselves more authentically and connect…
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#21 Finish Your Manuscript with This Planner Format
Writers struggling to find the time and motivation to finish their manuscript and take that next step toward publication is a tale as old as time. Danielle…
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#20 Should You Get an MFA?
An MFA in Creative Writing can open creative and professional doors for writers, from giving you a consistent like-minded community to connecting you with…
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#19 How to Preserve Narrative Interest by Writing from Personal Truths
Whether you're writing fiction, memoir, or even poetry, there's a balance to be struck between telling the truth and telling an interesting story. How do you…
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#18 How to Become a Ghostwriter
Writing outside of your usual genre, working for big-name clients, exploring your creativity -- these are all things you could have access to as a ghostwriter…
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#17 The Ins and Outs of Speculative Poetry
Literary and speculative poetry have their similarities, but speculative poetry is new on the scene when it comes to award recognition, literary journal space…
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#16 Sell Your Book with an Entrepreneurial Mindset
You’ve written a book, you’ve gone through all this work to get it published, and you arrive at release day to realize: you had no idea how much work it takes…
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#15 The Benefits of Getting Book Reviews
From editorial reviews to consumer reviews and everything in between, book reviews are a crucial marketing and workshopping tool for any author. If you want to…
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#14 How to Pick Awards to Submit Your Book to with Teri M. Brown
Teri M. Brown's books are all highly decorated with award wins. How does she know which awards to submit her book to, and what pros and cons does she weigh…
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#13 Taking Advantage of Writing Residencies with Allyson S. Barkley
Writing residencies are the publishing industry's version of a getaway vacation. They give you the chance to push yourself creatively and focus on your writing…
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#12 Create Your Book's Publicity Campaign with Marika Flatt
Whether your book is traditionally or self-published, whether you want to appear at in-person events or stick to virtual opportunities, whether you want to…
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#11 Running Author Events with Danielle Ariano
When it comes to engaging directly with your readers and networking with other writers, there's no better way to put yourself out there than to jump into book…
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#10 Have Fun with Email Marketing with Kali Stevens
Whether you have an established audience or you're building one from scratch, producing consistent and exclusive content for potential readers is the key to…
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#9 How to Design Your Author Brand with Gabi Coatsworth
As writers, we all know how important it is to set ourselves apart from the crowd in order to get our books into the hands of readers. But how do we design a…