The moving forward writing series

A collection of interviews with authors across different genres, backgrounds and parts of the world. Each conversation will give you insights into their best practices, writing tips, and having the right motivation and mindset.

Moving Forward is also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Move forward with your writing

2023 How to create a short form ebook

• MF 422 : Writing series: how to create a short form ebook (part 1 of 2)

• MF 423 : Writing series: how to create a short form ebook (part 2 of 2)

• MF 424 : Writing series: how to create a short form ebook (postscript)

2022-23 Writing series (#writingseries, #writingcommunity)

Below, you'll find the episodes that focus on building your skills as a writer. I've spoken with some talented authors across many genres and backgrounds who share some of their best practices and tips on getting started, staying the course, and seeing your book to publication.

• MF 372 : Writing series: Don O'Connor ("Failing Spectacularly")

• MF 373 : Writing series: Suzanne Brown ("Mompowerment" book series)

• MF 374 : Writing series: Sheila Young ("MAC" book series)

• MF 375 : Writing series: Nicola Lowe ("Kiss" book series)

• MF 376 : Writing series: Aaron Bossig

• MF 377 : Writing series: Rich Perry ("Bankroll Your Mind")

• MF 378 : Writing series: Fred Brandon ("Adopting Blockchain and Cryptocurrency")

• MF 379 : Writing series: Deborah Gilboa, MD ("Dr. G") ("From Stressed to Resilient")

• MF 380 : Writing series: Helen Aitchison ("The Dinner Club")

• MF 381 : Writing series: Megan Prikhodko ("Leap")

• MF 382 : Writing series : Cleve Mesidor ("The Clevolution")

• MF 383 : Writing series: Irene Wen

• MF 384 : Writing series: Dr. Lori Shemek ("How to Fight FATflammation")

• MF 385 : Writing series: Recap and wrap-up (part 1)

• MF 386 : Writing series: Recap and wrap-up (part 2)

• MF 413 : Writing series: Kimberly Charleston

• MF 439 : Writing series: Kevin Hall

Other conversations with writers

• MF 320 : Alissa Carpenter on how communication has changed in 2020

• MF 291 : A conversation with Angelo Spenillo on audiobooks, and being a metalhead

• MF 273 : Angelo Spenillo on moving forward as a professional metalhead

• MF 226 : Alissa Carpenter on book proposals and pitching to a publisher

• MF 159 : Listen to Your Characters to Move Forward in Your Writing, with Tricia Stewart Shiu

• MF 162 : Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes on Moving Forward from Rivalry to Collaboration

• MF 136 : Moving Forward as a Freelance Writer, with Pam Rossow

• MF 120 : Write Your First Book and Move Forward, with Monica Miller

• MF 097 : How Denise Mills Pivoted to Full-Time Writer by Becoming an “Expert at Failure”

• MF 079 : Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss, Authors of ‘B.S., Incorporated’

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