

Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni
Fabio Cerpelloni (www.fabiocerpelloni.com)
I have this channel to help writers improve their craft. You'll find interviews with authors, from small indie ones to big names like Seth Godin, Derek Sivers, Kerri Sackville, Matthew Dicks, Barbara Serra, and others. You'll also find unscripted rambles, unedited reflections, book reviews, writing tips, stories, rants -- anything to help you become a better writer and creative thinker. You're welcome to join me! I ask more questions than I answer.
The show is also on YouTube @fabiocerpelloni
The show is also on YouTube @fabiocerpelloni
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 12, 2023 • 45min
Reinventing Yourself and Finding a New Path In Life: With Writer Veronica Llorca-Smith
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and with Veronica Llorca-Smith. Veronica is an inclusion consultant, a public speaker and a writer. She's originally from Spain but has lived in 9 countries and speaks 6 languages. She's also the author of THE LEMON TREE MINDSET, a nonfiction book for anyone who wants to reinvent themselves and find a new path in life. That's exactly what Veronica did after losing her job at Apple. She rolled up her sleeves and worked at building a new career. Veronica is now a successful solopreneur. I hope it'll inspire you to find your own way to reinvent yourself.
Episode Links
The Lemon Tree Mindset - https://www.amazon.com/Lemon-Tree-Mindset-reinvent-yourself-ebook/dp/B0BT6VR75H
Veronica on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicallorcasmith/
Veronica on Medium - https://medium.com/@verollorcasmith
Veronica's Newsletter - https://veronicallorcasmith.substack.com/
Veronica's website - https://veronicallorcasmith.com/
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My book - https://shorturl.at/nFUV7
My book club for business owners and freelancers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-club-for-business-owners/

Aug 13, 2023 • 26min
Read, Learn, and Grow: with Masha
Join Masha, a Ukrainian English teacher living in Spain, as she discusses the transformative power of books, emphasizes the importance of applying knowledge from books, shares her book recommendations, and talks about balancing productivity and enjoyment. Don't miss out on Masha's upcoming book club!

Aug 12, 2023 • 8min
Episode 100: My Book Is Out + 2 Years of Stolaroid Stories
Get your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1691742033&refinements=p_27%3AFabio+Cerpelloni&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Fabio+Cerpelloni

Aug 8, 2023 • 33min
I Don't Want Kids: With Shweta Ramkumar
Two people who have chosen not to have children engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the child-free lifestyle.
We hope our conversation will broaden your understanding of this life choice and perhaps even challenge your own beliefs about parenting.
Episode Links
The article I wrote: Take No Shame in Saying You Don’t Want Kids -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/dont-want-kids/
Get in touch with Shweta
Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-dynamics/
Website: https://thehealthydynamics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreesrbuddysmum/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyDynamics

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Jul 10, 2023 • 46min
Behind the Australian Drinking Culture: with Amber Martin
In this episode, you'll hear a conversation between me and my Australian friend Amber.
We discussed:
Australian culture
The pervasive and excessive drinking embedded within the Aussie culture
Amber's battle with and recovery from alcoholism
Australian spiders, sharks, and the endless white beaches of Australia
Anyone who's ever had a habit they can't kick (whether that's social media, smoking, or any other type of addiction) will find something they can take away from this episode.
We hope you enjoy our candid conversation ranging from the silly to the more complex question of how to overcome addiction.
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The two books we mentioned:
"Dark Emu" by Bruce Pascoe
"Mutant Message Down Under" by Marlo Morgan
Join my private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
Get in touch with me - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/contact/

Jun 27, 2023 • 9min
How to Read 5 Books a Month (tips from Cal Newport)
Thoughts on a YouTube video I watched by Cal Newport, an American nonfiction author and associate professor of computer science.
Links
Cal's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRBkIdc_VYU
My nonfiction reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/
www.fabiocerpelloni.com

Jun 22, 2023 • 9min
Question Everything. Apply Only What Makes Sense to You
We're bombarded with advice but we must think with our own head.
Episode Links
YouTube Live with the Grammar Detective - https://youtube.com/live/zMXW6bnnEDo
Here too is the Linkedin livestream link: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7076996447576993793/
My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/
The article I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/language-learning-advice/

Jun 20, 2023 • 9min
You Don't Need Another "How to Learn a Language" Article to Learn a Language
You don’t need another article titled “X Easy Steps to Improve Your Vocabulary” or “How to Speak Y Fluently in 2023” to learn a language.
I’m saying this against my own interest as I’m one of those who write these articles. But there’s a balance you need to maintain between the language learning advice you seek and the effort you put in to actually learn.
Links
The article - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/how-to-learn-a-language/
Self-development Reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-discussions/
My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Jun 19, 2023 • 11min
Why Don't We Read Enough?
Some unprepared reflections about why most people don't read enough.
My Reading Community

Jun 15, 2023 • 11min
Most Advice Is Obvious. But Can You Apply It?
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," "Don't worry about failing," "Focus on the process, not the results."
Nothing new, obvious, clichè even. But can you actually apply this? Here's my ramble.
Episode Links
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday -- https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358
My nonfiction reading community -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/
My private email list -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/


