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Starke Schreiber Podcast

Starke Schreiber Podcast

By Diana Wink

Starke Schreiber ist für dich, wenn
• du Romane schreiben willst, von denen Leser noch Jahre später schwärmen
• du einen effektiven Prozess finden willst, bei dem du ohne Frust deine Bücher fertig bekommst
• du nicht mehr bei der Verlags-Lotterie mitspielen und stattdessen deine Schriftsteller-Karriere in die Hand nehmen willst
• du vom Schreiben leben möchtest
• du endlich alle Zweifel beiseite werfen willst, um ein starker, selbstbestimmter Autor zu werden
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Starke Schreiber PodcastMay 23, 2019

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What's slowly killing you

What's slowly killing you

This is the world's biggest health problem. And especially in recent years, it has affected creative people all over the world.   I'm talking about anxiety. And in this video, I'll share my tactics on how to fight anxiety as a creative. Because you need to fight it, or else, it will slowly kill your creative juices from the inside. Anxiety is a pandemic. Let's beat it together.

Jun 06, 202105:11
How to survive lockdown as a creative

How to survive lockdown as a creative

COVID-19 has sent us into an endless lockdown this year, and many are struggling to survive. From creatives all over the world, I hear that they're hitting blockages and are unable to produce creative work. And I understand.   

As we're heading into our 6th month of lockdown here (crazy, right 🙄?), here are my survival tips for creatives.   

2:45​ Survival hack #1 (What you need to focus on🎯)
4:15​ Survival hack #2 (WHO you need to focus on 😉)
6:14​ Survival hack #3 (all about small islands 🏝)
8:54​ Survival hack #4 (How to make sure you don't explode)  
9:55​ Survival hack #5 (We've all been guilty of that one)
11:44​ Survival hack #6 (The key, really 🗝)

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🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint: https://storyartist.me​


May 01, 202116:50
How to write a successful book series – with Lindsay Buroker

How to write a successful book series – with Lindsay Buroker

Meet Lindsay Buroker, an insanely prolific writer – she has written around 80 books, most of them as part of a series. With ten years of experience, Lindsay will teach us today how to write a successful book series.   

2:00 Lindsay’s introduction – where she comes from, how many books she has written – hint: many!!
2:55 How she finally became a full-time writer – her biography is astonishing
7:48 Why you should write series instead of standalone
9:15 The Do’s and Don’t when it comes to writing book series  
11:30 How to plan a series effectively
15:55 Lindsay’s process of writing a series  
19:23 Lindsay’s secret to writing 10 novels a year
26:00 Efficient book series marketing practices
29:38 How to market subsequent books in the series
32:47 How to boost read-through
34:22 Lindsay’s favourite story  
35:34 Podcast summary ✅

Lindsay’s fiction: https://lindsayburoker.com   
The Six Figure Authors Podcast: https://6figureauthors.com

Apr 24, 202139:19
Lies you believe about business
Apr 10, 202115:04
How to live an extraordinary life – tell yourself a different story
Mar 20, 202103:18
How to publish wide and exploit revenue streams – with Mark Leslie Lefebvre

How to publish wide and exploit revenue streams – with Mark Leslie Lefebvre

If you have or are intending to publish a book, the question always arises: wide or KDP exclusive? Mark Leslie Lefebvre says we're actually thinking too narrow. Long-term thinking goes far beyond that – how can you exploit more revenue streams? How wide is wide enough? 

Here's where you can find Mark: http://markleslie.ca/

And this is his upcoming book "Wide for the Win": https://books2read.com/wideforthewin

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🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint: https://storyartist.me

Mar 12, 202145:53
Writing habits of 3 famous writers that will blow your mind
Mar 05, 202109:36
Coffee and Creativity – how to use coffee to be more creative

Coffee and Creativity – how to use coffee to be more creative

Creativity and Coffee – how do they work together in our brain? Does coffee enhance creativity or diminish it? And is coffee the creative's friend or foe?   

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🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Feb 13, 202103:48
The Business Minded Creative – my big announcement + book reading

The Business Minded Creative – my big announcement + book reading

Do you want to live a fulfilling life? Do you want a lifestyle you need to escape from? I have a big announcement, one that could actually show you how to live the life of your creative dreams!  

📚Get the book right here: https://books2read.com/business-minded-creative 

Feb 05, 202111:27
How to write a bestseller – with Suzy K. Quinn

How to write a bestseller – with Suzy K. Quinn

Everyone wants to write a bestseller. But the question is: How?   
In this episode, bestselling author Suzy K. Quinn reveals her approach on how to write a bestseller. And yes, everyone can do it.

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Here are Suzy's books: https://www.suzykquinn.com/  
And this is her course: https://learn.selfpublishingformula.com/p/bestseller-1   

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Feb 01, 202128:25
How to plan your day using the time blocking method
Jan 23, 202109:12
How to plan your year in advance – realistically & effectively

How to plan your year in advance – realistically & effectively

Is it possible to plan your year in advance? And how to plan the year for the most efficiency? How to make sure you see the plan through and reach your goals?

[FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Jan 17, 202104:35
How to write your blurb & ad copy – with Bryan Cohen
Jan 07, 202130:59
10 things 2020 has taught me

10 things 2020 has taught me

2020 has been a rough year but it has taught me many lessons. In this video, I'll share with you 10 things 2020 has taught me.   

Don't forget to download your free ebook @: https://storyartist.me

Dec 31, 202020:06
How to make the best use of your time
Dec 28, 202004:26
How to build a website using storytelling principles & Thrive Architect

How to build a website using storytelling principles & Thrive Architect

Storytelling works for websites. In this video, I share storytelling principles that will help you create a landing page on your website that will entice visitors and get them to take the necessary CTA. I use Thrive Architect to build all of my websites, and I'll show how.   

Get Trive Architect here: https://thrivethemes.com/affiliates/ref.php?id=10604   

❤️ [SUBSCRIBE]: https://bit.ly/346R4l9  

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Dec 11, 202023:05
SEO for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs — with Viola Eva
Dec 04, 202035:27
How I wrote my trilogy – thoughts and a reading of "Prometheus Ascending"

How I wrote my trilogy – thoughts and a reading of "Prometheus Ascending"

I finished my trilogy a week ago. My thoughts about how I wrote the trilogy, and a reading of my newest book "Prometheus Ascending". If you want to jump straight to the reading – it starts at 4:00 minutes. 

❤️ [SUBSCRIBE]: https://bit.ly/346R4l9

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website.
Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Nov 16, 202009:09
One fatal myth about creativity – and how it impacts you.

One fatal myth about creativity – and how it impacts you.

Is creativity a talent? Something that we are born with? The way you view creativity impacts the quality of your life.   

In this video, you'll learn why creativity is important and 3 hacks – from Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" – to incorporate it into your everyday routine.   

❤️ [SUBSCRIBE]: https://bit.ly/346R4l9  

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website.
Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Oct 13, 202004:50
Storytelling & Podcasting – everything you need to know, and more – with J. Thorn

Storytelling & Podcasting – everything you need to know, and more – with J. Thorn

Don’t be afraid to be different. Add your voice to the conversation. Do things differently and boldly. It’s a risk, but it might be well worth taking.   How to have a podcast based on storytelling principles, grow podcast listeners and how to know if its worthwhile doing one, how to choose a format, and much more in this episode.  

Find J. Thorn at https://thecareerauthor.com 

❤️ [SUBSCRIBE]: https://bit.ly/346R4l9  

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Sep 30, 202036:21
How to deal with change
Sep 11, 202005:45
How to build a following – with David Gaughran

How to build a following – with David Gaughran

In today's show, we will talk about how to build a following online – the three essentials of an online following and platform, how to define a platform, email marketing, and all the mistakes you can make with email marketing. We will talk about blogging, Google, SEO, YouTube, and also Chris Nolan and Sylvester Stallone.   

Here's where you can find David and more of his resources:  https://davidgaughran.com    

❤️ [SUBSCRIBE]: https://bit.ly/346R4l9  

🎁 [FREE BOOK] My guide to content creation - Storyteller's Blueprint - is FREE on my website. Download it here: https://storyartist.me

Aug 31, 202036:21
A content creator manifesto #storymovement
Aug 17, 202006:37
How to balance creativity and business – with Joanna Penn

How to balance creativity and business – with Joanna Penn

In today's episode, we will talk to Joanna Penn about balancing business and creativity and why, if you want to make a living doing your art and doing your creativity, you cannot have one without the other. Your biggest takeaway will probably be an amazing mindset change and tools that can help you run a successful creative business online. Let's dive in.   

Joanna's course "Business for Authors": https://bit.ly/32LuVbe  
Joanna's Website: https://www.thecreativepenn.com  
Joanna's Fiction: https://jfpenn.com
Get your freebie here: https://storyartist.me
My dystopian fiction: https://dfwink.com

Jul 23, 202034:14
How to stay motivated

How to stay motivated

You know how you want to go to the gym or make this healthy food choice instead of snacking or write this book? But you just can't seem to be motivated enough.

Well, there is a solution where you can be motivated every single minute and second of the day. And I will reveal it to you in this episode. 


Jul 15, 202010:44
How to get your novel into Hollywood – with Blake Crouch

How to get your novel into Hollywood – with Blake Crouch

Blake Crouch is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of the novel, Dark Matter, for which he is writing the screenplay for Sony Pictures. His international-bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy was adapted into a television series for FOX, executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan. Crouch also created Good Behavior, the TNT television show. He has written more than a dozen novels that have been translated into over thirty languages.

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Get you FREE Storyteller's Blueprint and Video Course on storyartist.me 

Jul 02, 202028:60
The 7 best writing tools – Blinkist, Scrivener, Descript, Milanote & co.

The 7 best writing tools – Blinkist, Scrivener, Descript, Milanote & co.

Tools can improve your writing, but they can also keep you from it.  All about the seven best writing tools in this episode.  

Here are the tools I mention:   

#1 – Spotify: https://www.spotify.com  
#2 – Blinkist: https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/oYErg
#3 – Milanote: https://bit.ly/37hu2ri
#4 – Wordly App
#5 – Descript: https://www.descript.com
#6 – Pro Writing Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/
#7 – Scrivener: https://bit.ly/2Aq2ync

Jun 11, 202018:59
Hugh Howey on how to write good science-fiction, produce your best work and become a successful writer

Hugh Howey on how to write good science-fiction, produce your best work and become a successful writer

If I could invite Hugh Howey for coffee and pick his brain, this is what I'd ask.

Sadly, I couldn't buy him a cup of coffee because of the 3,965 miles between us, but I'm so incredibly thankful that he took the time to answer my questions.

I’m always humbled by the way he talks about writing and publishing and by his generous support of other authors in the community.

If you still haven’t, read his books. Read his blog-posts on writing because there’s so much treasure in there. And prepare to be inspired by this interview and motivated to write and put serious work into your stories.

Jun 04, 202031:09
8 takeaways from my interview with "The Martian" author Andy Weir

8 takeaways from my interview with "The Martian" author Andy Weir

"The Martian" author Andy Weir has generously agreed to an interview with me.  When I wrote this email, I never thought he'd answer. But guess what was in my mailbox one ONE day later? An answer from Andy Weir.   Here are the takeaways from my interview with "The Martian" author.

May 28, 202012:13
How to be successful on Medium – with Nicole Akers
May 19, 202023:20
How success in life works
May 08, 202010:60
How to get the best story ideas
Apr 22, 202013:08
How to write a book for beginners

How to write a book for beginners

If you're wondering how to write a book as a beginning author - not just some book, but an awesome book - you've come to the right place.  

In this video, I will show you 8 simple steps from beginning to the end in order to finish your book.   

And I want to start with a quote from Ellis Monroe. She said: "A story is not like a road to follow, but it's like a house." So in order to finish your book, your novel, you don't need a roadmap. You need a construction manual. And I will give you this construction manual today.   

Be careful not to label every writing problem with writer's block. Because how come builders don't have building block or chefs don't have a cooking block? It's because they have a system. Because they have steps they follow in order to finish their work.  So you don't have to have writer's block. I will give you these eight steps that will take you from beginning to the end.   

And by the way, step number eight is probably the hardest one.

Apr 16, 202014:00
CORONA – and how writing helped me escape the panic

CORONA – and how writing helped me escape the panic

Everybody's talking about the pandemic, but I want to talk to you about it in a whole different way.

Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist. Check out my website for more: http://storyartist.me 

Mar 31, 202012:42
What creatives need to know about fitness – with Dr. Darian Parker PhD
Feb 12, 202041:21
How to make your reader furious

How to make your reader furious

Let's talk about the spinning top. Will it fall over?   

In this episode, we will talk about an amazing storytelling technique that can either make your story unforgettable or enrage your readers.

Jan 30, 202015:49
Why your story is boring [Principle #6 – The Power of Storytelling]
Jan 19, 202017:27
The 2 pillars of content creation – how to build an author career in 2020
Jan 13, 202018:58
How to keep the reader invested in your story [Principle #5 – The Power of Storytelling]

How to keep the reader invested in your story [Principle #5 – The Power of Storytelling]

Imagine a piece of music made up of one single flat note. Would you listen to it?

Hey, I'm Diana and this is Story Artist.

Many stories start out great, but then they transform into one single flat note. And they become boring and tedious because there are no emotional highs and lows in the story. And the mistake lies in the pacing.

So this is principle number six: how to keep your reader invested in the story.

Dec 29, 201907:31
How to make every word believable [Principle #4 – The Power of Storytelling]

How to make every word believable [Principle #4 – The Power of Storytelling]

Don't tell me the moon is shining. Show me the Glint of light on broken glass.

Hi, I'm Diana. And this is Story Artist.

This is a quote from Anton Chekhov, and it has been valid from the beginning of times for every writer. Now it's especially popular in movies and theater but in every form of writing, it's still valid to create a believable story. And in order to create a believable story, we will talk about the principle number four, which is show don't tell.

Dec 22, 201909:41
How to make your content powerful [Principle #3 – The Power of Storytelling]
Dec 14, 201905:51
How to instantly impress readers [Principle #2 – The Power of Storytelling]

How to instantly impress readers [Principle #2 – The Power of Storytelling]

Today I want to talk to you about the second very important principle in the Power of Storytelling, and this principle will show you how to instantly impress readers.   This principle is called: the Characteristic Moment.

Dec 09, 201910:14
How to get the reader's undivided attention [Principle #1 – The Power of Storytelling]

How to get the reader's undivided attention [Principle #1 – The Power of Storytelling]

If you don't learn this principle, you'll never be successful. Do I have your attention now? Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist.

In this 15 part series I call "The Power of Storytelling", I want to talk to you about 15 storytelling principles you need to understand and to master. And these principles will skyrocket everything you do as an author, be it your fiction or nonfiction, be it blogging, be it marketing. Storytelling is such a powerful tool and it works in every area.

Let's start with Principle #1

Nov 28, 201908:44
John Grisham's secret to 45 books

John Grisham's secret to 45 books

How can you become the next John Grisham?

Nov 20, 201906:16
4 strategies to beat stress in everyday life

4 strategies to beat stress in everyday life

Today, I'm taking you on a short journey through my everyday life, and show you 4 simple strategies to de-stress in this busy world as a creative.

Aug 30, 201904:53
The next revolution in storytelling

The next revolution in storytelling

After the printing press and the invention of TV and the radio, the next revolution is coming, and we're in the middle of it. Here's what it means for you as a storyteller. 

Aug 20, 201911:34
How to write about violence, weapons and crime with Dr. D. Corbett Everidge

How to write about violence, weapons and crime with Dr. D. Corbett Everidge

Dr. D. Corbett Everidge has an astonishing biography: He is a security specialist and martial arts instructor with twenty years of experience. Teaching people to live confidently in a world gripped by fear and violence is his life’s work. Dr. Everidge is a seasoned criminal justice educator at the college level, teaching courses such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigations, and Bloodspatter Pattern Analysis.

In this gripping interview Dr. Everidge gives hands-on advice of how to write more authentically about crime, violence and weaponry. Spoiler alert: you have to get your hands dirty.

Here's where you can find our more about his work and contact him:
https://phdce.com
http://ministryofdefense.us 

Aug 16, 201925:27
The one realization that changed my life

The one realization that changed my life

Why don't we have the things we dream about? Because we're not asking the right questions. This ONE questions will change everything.

Aug 01, 201908:28
The 4 laws of consistency & how to use them to your advantage

The 4 laws of consistency & how to use them to your advantage

There are 4 principles of consistency that you can use for your creative life and in your business – here's how.

Jul 25, 201909:53
Why you should be ashamed to sell

Why you should be ashamed to sell

I changed my creative sales strategy and am talking about the only three reasons you should be ashamed to sell. 

Jul 18, 201911:23