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A no-nonsense, wholly practical self-help show for anyone who feels stuck.On each season of this show, we’ll introduce you to a new expert who will help you get unstuck in a single but meaningful way. Season One features Petr Ludwig and Adela Schickler, authors of The End of Procrastination, who are dedicated to helping listeners find a sense of purpose and lead a happier, more fulfilled life.
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A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.
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Chances are Robin Williams has made you laugh, cry -- or cry laughing! -- at least once in your lifetime. From sweaty standup riffs to sitcom mayhem as Mork from Ork, to a powerful Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin was an artist who was constantly pushing his craft. But behind these displays of brilliance was an isolated and often misunderstood man. From Macmillan Podcasts, Knowing: Robin Williams takes you inside the lawless and brilliant mind of one of America’s most be ...
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews with Tatjana Genys about her experience writing her latest book, From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass. Tatjana shares the challenges and triumphs of writing such a personal memoir, and how this book differs from her previous works, including I See You and …
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Publishing is evolving into a more inclusive industry, and with 20%* of the UK workforce exhibiting neurodivergent characteristics, accommodating those who identify as neurodivergent is essential to this progress. In this episode of bookcareers Live, we talk to Jens Bammel who is an expert coach and mentor for neurodivergent clients, We ask questio…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Elena Gosse, CEO of AIS Water and author of Leadership Sh!t Show. Elena shares insights into her leadership journey, describing her company’s innovative chlorine generation technology, which not only ensures water sustainability but also improves the health…
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In this 1-hour session, you will learn the essential steps to position yourself and your book as valuable investments to agents, editors, bookstores, and beyond. (Want more? Join our workshop October 22-24, How To Be Your Own Best Marketer: https://manuscriptacademy.com/product/be-your-own-best-marketer | $39 early bird, $49 regular, $0 members). W…
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We love Bonnie Jo Pierson. Not only is she a Manuscript Academy alum and a published author, she’s a member of a 20-person writing group—and an expert on knowing what feedback to take, what to ignore, and how to tell the difference. After 17 years of writing, her novel is ready—and we talk about keeping work fresh, learning and growing as a person,…
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Celebrating 75 Years of the SYP – What’s Next? The Society of Young Publishers have been celebrating their 75th birthday – an amazing achievement for an organisation created for young people in the industry, and run by young people in the industry. In this episode of bookcareers.com live we speak to the two co-Chairs, Michaela O’Callaghan and Elean…
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AI and Squiggly Careers with Sara Lloyd, Pan Macmillan AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the hot topic of the moment and who better to discuss it with than Sara Lloyd. Group Communications Director and Global AI Lead for Pan Macmillan. Fresh from a panel discussing AI and Intellectual Property at the Labour Party Conference, Sara talks us through how…
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Promoting your book isn’t about making noise—it’s about making a difference for readers who need your story.In this Manuscript Academy episode, we’re happy to join nonfiction book coach and marketer Allison Lane to:– Break down exactly how to shift your mindset from fear to confidence and why it’s so important for your career:– Self-Doubt and Fear …
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In this special episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan shares his guest appearance on "The Audiobook Podcast" with host Justine Sloan-Lees. The episode covers in-depth insights into audiobook production at Grammar Factory, highlighting how they approach audiobooks differently compared to other publishers. You’ll al…
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Today is a special live recording of the Manuscript Academy podcast! In front of Manuscript Academy members, Jessica and Julie are joined by faculty member and Macmillan editor Christina Lopez in another installment of our Mystery Agent/Editor segment. Listen in as Christina critiques writer Karissa Riffel’s YA horror query and first page, and answ…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Tom Gardner, a former McKinsey & Company startup COO, strategic advisor, and now the founder of The Management Distillery. Tom shares his journey from consulting to building startups, growing management teams, and his latest venture—The Management Distille…
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Have you ever been tempted to say "My book is for everyone"? We get it! It sounds like the perfect way to convince an agent your book is a slam dunk bestseller--right? Wrong. Realistically, no book is for everyone--and this is a great thing. We're happy to join Emma Peters, editor at W.W. Norton, to discuss: *Why you need to define your audience--a…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Deb Feder, a business growth coach and strategist with a background as an attorney. Deb, the author of After Hello and Tell Me More, specializes in helping lawyers and leaders build successful careers through strong client relationships. She discusses the si…
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We are so excited to welcome math teacher Ben Orlin to the podcast!Ben Orlin is a math teacher who can't draw. His book Math with Bad Drawings (2018) has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide, and has since been followed by Change is the Only Constant (2019), Math Games with Bad Drawings (2022), and most recently, Math for English Majors (Sept 20…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Joe Brady, partner at LRG Investors, former CEO Americas for The Instant Group, and author of Workshop: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate. Joe shares his insights on the evolving landscape of commercial real estate, driven by cons…
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We are so happy to welcome Nour Sallam, agent at P.S. Literary, to the podcast! We discuss: *How agents should advocate for clients from signing to offers to contracts to publication and beyond *Why messy characters and their interiority are often the one thing missing from your work *Why we should experience empathy for your villain*Opportunities …
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We are so pleased to welcome agent Erica Bauman from Aevitas Creative Management to the podcast!We discuss: *How to make your work more atmospheric*Where to place emphasis when writing between genres *Balancing keeping the reader in their heads vs. their senses *When the genre of our world gets closer to dystopia, how does the dystopian genre chang…
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Debut author Kristy Jackson joins Julie and Jessica to talk about her new middle grade book, MORTIFIED, now out in bookstores everywhere! From embarrassing middle school moments to querying hiccups, Kristy talks about her 20+ year-long writing journey, how she found the right agent for her, and how perseverance made all the different to achieving h…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott speaks with Jeri Childers, founder of Accelerate You, a coaching, leadership, and business development company. Jeri's expertise lies in supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to create personalized roadmaps for their lives, careers, and businesses. Her latest book, Accelerate …
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In the first installment of the Manuscript Academy Book Club, we have Liv Constantine, the pen name for internationally bestselling sister duo Lynne and Valerie Constantine! Joined by Jessica, Julie, and the Manuscript Academy community, Valerie and Lynne answer your questions about how to collaborate and edit as a team, how to get the best results…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott is joined by Mark Groves, a human connection specialist and the founder of Create the Love, and the co-author of "Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire". Mark discusses co-authoring a book with his wife, Kylie McBeath, emphasizing the challenges and r…
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You’ve heard of the all-important voice—but how do you make it more vivid, both on the page—and in your life? Enter Jessica Doyle-Mekkes, an author, voice coach, and eloquent speaker on how your voice in your life and your voice on the page are linked, vitally important—and within your control to improve. Listen along for what helps your voice come…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Dr. Monica McGrath, author of "Learning from Business Leaders: A Coaching Memoir". She shares her journey of transitioning from a family business to earning her PhD and her subsequent career in leadership development at the Wharton School at the University …
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We are thrilled to introduce our very own Julie Kingsley's debut novel! It's called The Space Between You and Me and came out this week!"That summer, I finally grew into myself. The problem? I grew too fast. And fruit that grows too fast often bursts in the sunshine."With her agent Lane Heymont (Tobias Literary Agency), we discuss: *What happens if…
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Content Warning: This podcast discusses suicide, grief, and loss. Pam O'Hara's beautiful writing captivated our expert audience during a recent Manuscript Academy panel, so much so that it was picked for our 2024 MSWL Agent Choice Awards. Pam joins Jessica and Julie to speak about her stunning memoir about love, loss, and losing a loved one by suic…
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Watch the free video version, slides and all (and get a coupon for our workshop!) at https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmyJoin our Three-Day Keep An Agent Reading Workshop, May 28-30, here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/product/keep-an-agent-reading-workshopTIMESTAMPS: Essential Elements of a Query Letter (00:03:07) Dr. Emmy Nordstrom Higdon covers th…
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We are honored that author Elizabeth (Liz) Holden, author of the forthcoming YA novel Mighty Millie Novak, allowed us to go through her work as a teaching tool for you--what each element accomplishes, WHY it works, and how you can do the same in your own query and first page.If you'd like to follow along visually, head to our YouTube Channel, https…
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View our in-depth video of what Liz did right in her query letter and first page here: https://www.youtube.com/@manuscriptacademyMeet Elizabeth Holden, Physics professor, travel entrepreneur, and author of Mighty Millie Novak, a YA novel coming out from Flux Publishing in August. https://www.elizabeth-holden.com/Liz is also the travel coordinator f…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Bonita Nuttall, a seasoned MC, keynote speaker, and virtual book launch specialist. Bonita shares insights into the role of book launches, emphasizing the three P's: Product, Positioning, and Possibilities. She discusses the advantages of virtual book launc…
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Please note: This episode contains mentions of alcoholism, recovery, and sobriety. We are so happy to welcome author Jessica Guerrieri and agent Ismita Hussain (Great Dog Literary) to the podcast. They're a great example of what to look for in an author-agent relationship--they're creative, collaborative, supportive, and successful (Jessica's debut…
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We are so grateful to Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, agent at Westwood Creative Associates, who has offered to teach a free workshop for you all about the elements of querying—interest, emphasis, tension—that keep a busy agent reading in 2024. Get your free ticket (or replay ticket!) here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmyThe event is Tuesday, May 7, 8:30…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott speaks with Sven Gold. Sven a television and digital media host, moderator, entertainer and content creator based out of Munich, Germany. He also helps people build their public profile and personal brand through short-form video content. Scott and Sven discuss the importance of personal …
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We are thrilled to introduce Ali McLafferty, author, teacher, and most recent winner of the as-yet-untitled (Manuscript) Academy Awards. Ali was nominated by agent Melissa Edwards (Stonesong Literary) for this gorgeous fantasy novel that brings up a lot of issues in our world as well. We discuss how she polished her query, how many drafts she did o…
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We love this creativity-packed episode with Melissa Vogan (née Melissa Warten), former editor at Macmillan, current editor at Epic For Kids. We discuss: *“Just enough” art notes - and how they’re useful for every genre *How you can guide the focus of your reader through sensory language *How to get to the heart of your story *How to disagree with a…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan welcomes Claudia Marta and Sonia Marta, a mother-daughter team excelling in marketing and authorship, respectively. Claudia brings decades of marketing expertise, while Sonia, at just 16, is an accomplished author with multiple books to her credit. They delve into Soni…
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You may remember Julia Alexandra from our episode in the fall when we went over three query versions with her (good, better, best): Well, she now has an agent! Ellen Goff (HG Literary) joins us with Julia to discuss balancing plot, character, and world--if your fantasy novel will hold up without your fantasy elements, which we're now calling "The G…
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If you've ever had trouble with point of view in your work, wait until you hear the advanced logistical world author Nia Davenport had to navigate for her new novel, Out of Body, which she pitches as Freaky Friday meets Get Out. Not only does she have best friends, crushes, confused parents, and a villain on the loose--but she weaves it all into a …
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Tennessee, 1960. One extraordinary team of women--and the first all-Black women’s track team--found glory at the Olympic games in Rome. Here in America, their success was "an impossible dream come true."Now, author Aime Alley Card tells us her personal connection to the team, how she did her astonishing amount of research, and how she found agent L…
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Join our interactive Says/Does Activity + view transcript here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/sara-schonfeldWe discuss editing with love and patience, acquiring in the age of book bans (let's just say Florida doesn't get to choose what the rest of the country reads), how to make your book feel "fresh"--and why so many editors ask fo…
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Sometimes publishing your novel takes an unexpected route. In today's episode, Jessica and Julie speak with author JB Harris to discuss how she pivoted when agents told her the manuscript she'd been working on for 11 years would be hard to break out during COVID. We cover querying, finding the right small traditional publisher, and how to market yo…
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We’ve never seen a romantic comedy like this one! Happily Never After breaks ALL* the rom com rules, while still maintaining tension, interest, narrative arcs, and everything you need in a satisfying read. Learn the rules our favorite way—by watching Lynn breaks them, succeed, and tell you how she did it. Whatever your genre, a romantic element add…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Chantal Landreville, a certified love and relationship coach and author of the upcoming book "Raise Your Love Signal." With over two decades of experience in personal growth, Chantal shares her journey from the wine business to coaching, emphasizing her pas…
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We are thrilled to welcome Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, agent at Westwood Creative Associates, to talk with us about the red and green flags when querying agents--how you can show (mostly) green flags, recognize agent red flags, and give yourself the best odds of a positive, productive working relationship. Learn more about Emmy and book a consultation h…
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Even our podcast editor describes author Karen Outen as "a breath of fresh air." After twenty years of work, her book, Dixon Descending, features two brothers with a seemingly impossible goal: To be the first Black American men to summit Everest. We discuss how Karen learned to write realistic dialogue that jumps off the page, her publishing journe…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of traditional channels like bookstores and libraries. While print-on-demand offers a game-changing solution for authors, Scott shares the nuanced dynamics of traditional channels such as bookstores and libraries. It delves …
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CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of abortion, grooming, assault.Annie Cardi's new book, Red, is a very modern take on The Scarlet Letter. Today, Annie joins Jessica and Julie to discuss the importance of tough topics in YA novels, how to create "quiet" books that pack a punch, and writing advice for new authors. Transcript here: https://manuscriptacademy.…
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A smart, poignant novel perfect for fans of Lessons in Chemistry“An incredible STEMinist read.”—The Honey PopTranscript, timestamps and video clips here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-sara-readJoin Julie and Jessica as they talk to the fabulous Sara Read, the author of the recent book Principles of (E)motion. Trust us when we say it'll make…
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There is a growing need across social, environmental, and policy challenges for richer, more nuanced, yet actionable and participatory understanding of the world. Complexity science and systems thinking offer hope in meeting this need. But in their 2022 book Systems Mapping: How to Build and Use Causal Models of Systems (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022), …
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Join our workshop here! https://manuscriptacademy.com/product/three-day-submission-strategy-workshopAre you a writer thinking about querying? Or have you already queried, and you're worried that a rejection you received means you should pivot, edit for months, or--worst of all--give up? This is for you. Listen in on how we'll interpret rejections, …
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