Stolaroid Stories

Learn how to write a TINY book today without needing extraordinary talent or a big audience. The podcast explores the importance of serving your audience and repurposing content for success. Hear about self-publishing and personal growth experiences from writing a book on learning English.

Verlyn Klinkenborg, author of 'Several Short Sentences About Writing', discusses the writer's job, writing by implication, transitions and logic, and the importance of writing authentically about personal interests. The podcast explores the unique writing guide book and emphasizes building trust with the reader through concise writing.

Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, TED speaker, and author, discusses WRITING in this podcast. They cover his writing inspirations, writing process, and why he values succinct writing. Topics include active writing improvement, avoiding semicolons, and a focus on nerdy writing details.

Behind any creation, there's the work of a mind. That mind is often fearful and insecure. "They might not like this. They might not like ME." You're an artist. You can't afford to let someone else's mind harm your own. But you're also an artist who wants to be liked and accepted. Do you have the courage not to be? I invited my friend, Bree Aesie, to talk about this. Bree studied psychology and has been building on the internet since 2020. Consistently. She's the host of "Into the Story," a wonderful storytelling podcast for learners of English I wish had been around when I was a learner myself. You'll learn more about the psychology of creativity, and hear about our fears, frustrations, and joys as creators. Enjoy! (You can watch us on YouTube too -- https://youtu.be/eSJQR-TuBq0) BREE'S LINKS Into the Story (Bree's show) - https://intothestorypodcast.com/ FABIO'S LINKS Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ We mentioned... - Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell - The Practice by Seth Godin - Alan Watts (British writer) - Laurie Skreslet (Canadian mountaineer) - Sound School podcast with Ira Glass - This American Life (podcast) CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:15 Bree + creating 09:10 The practice 15:55 Sincere vs serious 19:10 Move your body 26:00 The Lizard Brain pt.1 29:20 Creating is satisfying 37:35 Originality 41:30 AI for creativity 47:20 The Lizard Brain pt.2 54:40 Productivity and discipline 58:40 No.1 tips 01:02:10 Conclusion

Podcast discusses tips on cutting the fluff in writing, focusing on crafting engaging stories by removing unnecessary details and mastering the art of being succinct. Techniques for sharpening communication skills and conveying messages clearly are highlighted.

Henneke Duistermaat, a successful writer, shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt in writing. She emphasizes the power of storytelling, crafting engaging blog content, finding your writing style, thorough editing, navigating self-doubt, and writing persuasive sales content. Henneke's insights and tips provide valuable lessons for writers at all levels.

3 simple things I did to improve my written English grammar (watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/RFYp-3Q3lws) Join Better Writers, my weekly newsletter for online writers who speak English as a second language. I share writing tips, insights, and resources to help you do one thing: become a better writer. -- https://fabiocerpelloni.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=47708257f1b95e40a2a89f367&id=40e2df9c6a www.fabiocerpelloni.com

Watch the episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/xWr4AxlLgLE Philip Charter is a short-fiction writer and an educator from the UK who's worked as a writing coach since 2018. He uses his expertise as a language teacher and as an author to help multilingual professional writers develop their skills and future-proof their careers. He also runs the world's best community for multilingual pro writers. In this episode, we talked about: - His passion for writing - Finding writing ideas - Online writing - Creativity - Helping multilingual writers We hope this is helpful to you. LINKS - Phil's website - https://www.englishwritingcoach.uk/ - Better Writers (my private email list) - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

We often mistake being creative for being original, but these are two different things. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ofQkI4x2ais?si=hr-4mPkeUzhDtad3 *** Sign up for Better Writers, my weekly newsletter for online writers who speak English as a second language. 👇 https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Exploring the importance of writing for creativity and connection, empowering non-native English writers to share inspiring stories of resilience and triumph, and providing a platform for self-expression and community support for those learning English as an additional language.