Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books.
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One man’s journey from desperate measures to a thriving business. The coaching sessions of J. Thorn and Jeff Elkins.
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Writing Pursuits with Kathrese McKee is a weekly podcast for authors who drink too much coffee, endure judgmental looks from their furry writing companions, and struggle for words. If you are a writer seeking encouragement, information, and inspiration, this podcast is for you.
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A podcast by Ginny Bolling, SR/WA
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Becoming a full-time writer can be overwhelming. Join J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon as they help you improve your craft and find your audience, so you too can become…a career author. This is The Career Author Podcast.
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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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Jeff and Mike are two lawyers who formed an over decades long friendship, primarily based on a love of sports. Jeff, a staunch Mets, Knicks and NY Giants supporter, and Mike, a lover of all teams from New England, bring passion, analytics and rationality to sports talk. There are no "Hot Takes" on this show. Listen as they discuss national sports issues, and issues relating to teams from New York and New England. Jeff and Mike bring informed analysis, sometimes using their legal backgrounds, ...
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1,041 - Todd Snider, Amy Helm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Randall Bramblett
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This episode was recorded on September 21st, 2024 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Todd Snider, Amy Helm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Randall Bramblett. https://bit.ly/48tV4vlKirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Unlocking Passive Wealth: Diversifying Investments with Jeff Greenberg
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny talks with Jeff Greenberg, a seasoned real estate investor specializing in helping busy professionals grow wealth through passive investing. Jeff shares his journey from owning single-family properties to managing commercial real estate, including student housing, self-storage, and even infrastructure b…
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Episode 248 - Building a Difficult Character with Carol Painter
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Painter to talk about her work in progress. They discuss a difficult character who's story ends in tragedy. They discuss the character's negative choices, how the character is going to change, and how that builds into the themes of the book. They then look at scenes together in which the character i…
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Episode 247 - A Joint with JP - Examining the Dip by Seth Godin
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coaches Jeff Elkins and JP Rindfleisch IX discuss "The Dip" by Seth Godin. Jeff walks JP through the book and they talk about how it should inform author's decision and shape (or not shape) and author's mindset. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/…
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1,040 - Madi Diaz, Judith Owen, The Dead Tongues, Swamp Dogg, and Tim Heidecker
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This episode was recorded on September 20th, 2024 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includesMadi Diaz, Judith Owen, The Dead Tongues, Swamp Dogg, and Tim Heidecker. https://bit.ly/3YvWUs7Kirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Discussing Due Diligence for Passive Investors: How to Interpret Our Checklist, Part 2
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, Ginny continues breaking down her comprehensive due diligence checklist for passive investors. This guide helps investors ask the right questions when evaluating commercial real estate syndications. Ginny dives into key topics, such as understanding profit splits between general and limited partners, preferre…
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Episode 246 - Scene Beats with Laura Humm and Dennis Kurlas
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Dennis Kurlas to talk about a scene in Dennis' work in progress. They talk through the beats of the scene. They discuss how to keep an emotional flow through the beats, why beats should be deleted, and how to keep beats rolling from one to the next. Also, Jeff talks about his t…
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Episode 245 - Author Mindset with Honoree Corder
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In this episode, Jeff talks with thought leader and inspirational thinker Honoree Corder. They discuss accepting yourself and your work, the power of visualization, having rigor and discipline with your art and life, why marketing is a necessity, and why authors shouldn't be a afraid of it. To find more about Honoree and engage deeper in her though…
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1,039 - Joe Pug, Jobi Riccio, Carrie Newcomer, Curtis McMurtry, and The Local Honeys
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This episode was recorded on August 25th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Joe Pug, Jobi Riccio, Carrie Newcomer, Curtis McMurtry, and The Local Honeys. https://bit.ly/4dJSWAqKirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Smart Access Solutions: Transforming Property Management with Ransel Wildes
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny Bolling dives into the world of real estate technology with Ransel Wildes, Director of Sales and Operations at Nimbio. As the real estate market continues to evolve, property managers and investors are seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance security. Nimbio offers a cutti…
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Episode 244 - Plotting Your Story with JP Rindfleisch IX and Payton Lyle
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch the IX holds and Ask Me Anything session with Payton Lyle. After hearing what Payton wants from her story, JP breaks down her story with her. They talk about her Story Hypothesis, her characters' growth arcs, deepening the romance, and much more. Get your copy of the Story Hypothesis here: https…
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Episode 243 - How to Pitch Your Work with Lindsey Hughes
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with The Pitch Master, Lindsey Hughes to talk about pitching your story. They discuss the difference between a screenplay and a novel. Lindsey gives networking tips, and Lindsey walks Jeff through give long and short pitches to stories. For more of Lindsey's work, check out https://thepitchmaster.com/ Also, come and …
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1,038 - Paul Thorn, Raul Midón, Wood Box Heroes, Eden Brent, and Jett Holden
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This episode was recorded on August 18th, 2024 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. The lineup includes Paul Thorn, Raul Midón, Wood Box Heroes, Eden Brent, and Jett Holden. https://bit.ly/4dJSWAqKirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Discussing Due Diligence for Passive Investors: How to Interpret Our Checklist, Part 1 of 2
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In this Pivotal Real Estate Investments episode, Ginny explains how passive investing in commercial real estate can help you build cash flow, grow wealth, and improve communities. She highlights the importance of using a due diligence checklist to make smart investment decisions. Ginny covers key points such as the need to know, like, and trust the…
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Episode 242 - Character Growth and Building Tension with JP Rindfleisch IX and Farriz Mashudi
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with Farriz Mashudi to look at her first chapter and talk about her story. JP and Farriz discuss how to increase tension, ensuring the reader understands where all the characters are, character growth arcs, the Story Hypothesis, and making a first chapter as powerful as possible whi…
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Episode 241 - Michele Berger, Short Stories, and Walter Mosley's Crime Fiction
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Michele Berger. They discuss Michele's new book Doll Seed and then pivot to examining the writing of Walter Mosley. Michele is the Eric and Jane Nord Family Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. If you …
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1,037 - Maggie Rose, The Brothers Comatose, Kelsey Waldon, Myron Elkins, and Fantastic Cat
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This episode was recorded on June 23rd, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Maggie Rose, The Brothers Comatose, Kelsey Waldon, Myron Elkins, and Fantastic Cat. https://bit.ly/3zGG3JsKirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Whitney Elkins-Hutton Talks About her Book: Money for Tomorrow
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In this episode, Ginny Bolling welcomes Whitney Elkins-Hutton back to discuss her book, Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth. Whitney, a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Ash Wealth Consulting, shares her journey of turning financial challenges into a mission to help families build lasting wealth. They dive in…
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Episode 240 - Writing Action Scenes and the Big Cast with Phil Yates
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Phil Yates look at a historical fiction novel Phil is writing. They discuss writing action scenes and managing a big cast. They look at how dialogue empowers combat scenes, switching POVs in the middle of a chapter, keeping track of characters, picking the pain for the reader, and cast combinations. For m…
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Episode 239 - Dialogue Doctor Coaches Unite!
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In this episode, the three Dialogue Doctor Coaches (Jeff, Laura, and JP) unite to talk about what they are learning, what they are working on, and why everyone should sign up for the Dialogue Dash. To sign up for the Dash, click here: https://dialoguedoctor.teachable.com/p/dialogue-dash-80-days-until-done-fall-2024 For more on the craft of writing,…
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1,036 - John R. Miller, Cris Jacobs, Lindsay Lou, Jeffrey Martin, and Margo Cilker
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This episode was recorded on June 16th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John R. Miller, Cris Jacobs, Lindsay Lou, Jeffrey Martin, and Margo Cilker. https://bit.ly/3THMOkXKirjoittanut West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Safeguarding Investments: Fraud Prevention, Commission Collusion, and Economic Impact with Joe Seagle
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In this episode, we sit down with Joe Seagle, attorney and founder of Aspire Legal Solutions, to dive into real estate law. Joe shares his experience helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions, from buying and selling multifamily properties to setting up LLCs for investment protection. He explains the importance of estate planning an…
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Episode 238 Maximizing Dialogue in Your Story with Mendi
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In this episode, Jeff and Mendi look at the beats of her story and talk about how to create a powerful emotional experience by using dialogue. They how the size of the cast in each scene changes what you should do with the scene, how the number of characters in the scene impact the intimacy with the reader, and where to put exposition in the story.…
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Episode 237 - An Office Hour with Laura Humm
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In this episode, Laura Humm takes questions from the Dialogue Doctor Community. They discuss how to use interior monologue and building emotion, the difference between prose and dialogue and how both things impact the reader, how to use body language to build emotion, tips on having to read and edit your own work, how to make sure your character vo…
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From Surgeon to Syndicator: Mike McManus’ Bold Pivot to Real Estate Success
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In this episode, we sit down with Mike McManus, a former top 5% urologist who pivoted from a successful medical career into the world of commercial real estate. Mike shares his journey of transitioning from the ski slopes, to the operating room, and finally to becoming an entrepreneur and real estate investor in Salt Lake City. He opens up about ho…
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Episode 236 - How to Build a Cast with Victoria Tait
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In this session, Jeff and Victoria Tait take a deep dive into building a cast. They talk about building characters across a series, the VEAH system, how to direct character change over a single books and multiple books, designing characters for your genre, and more. For more on the craft of writing, check out the DialogueDoctor.com - https://dialog…
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Episode 235 - Character Growth and Building Characters - an Office Hour with JP Rindfleisch IX
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX holds and office hour. He and the other Dialoggers on the call discuss JP's book the Story Hypothesis, how to plot character change, what the length of a novel should be, and how to let the reader know a character's background without just telling them the character's background. For more on …
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Investing in Prime Real Estate Markets with Danny Flores
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In this episode, we sit down with Danny Flores, a seasoned professional in real estate and commercial syndication. Danny shares his inspiring journey from construction to multifamily real estate syndication, offering listeners insight into his career shift, starting from owning a fourplex to syndicating large-scale commercial properties. Throughout…
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Episode 234 - Turning Summaries into Scenes with Liz Mason
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with new author Liz Mason to talk about Liz's work in process. The talk about how the reader experiences emotion in a story, why it is important to have characters interacting, and how to find a scene if you have written a lot of summaries. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/…
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Episode 233 - An Office Hour with Coach Laura Humm
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm holds an Office Hour with four different authors. Together they discuss, how to keep track of the details in your book, how to manage flashbacks, should you add emails or letters to your narrative, the benefits and draw backs of having more than one POV, and more. For more on writing craft, go to ht…
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Nishant Sondhi, an Indian Immigrant Arrived in NYC Just Before Covid and His Path to Success
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny chats with Nishant Sondhi, the visionary founder and managing principal of Sondhi Capital Group. With over a decade of experience in sales, Nishant shares his journey from coming to the U.S. in 2019 and becoming a real estate broker in New York City to becoming a successful real estate fund manager…
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Episode 232 - How to Build a Main Character Dialogue Dash Style
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In this episode, we share a webinar from the Spring Dialogue Dash. We talk about how to build a main character. We discuss developing a character's personality and the character's voice. We then dive into what happens when you have more than one vehicle and why it is important to provide variety. Finally, we get into voice modulation and how it int…
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Episode 231 - Cast Analysis of Knives Out
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with members of the community to analyze the cast of Knives Out. They discuss how the multiple vehicle structure works, how the cast members impact one another, and what we can learn from the script for our own work. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/…
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