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Have you been posting poems and short stories on social media for a while but do not know if it’s time to show the world? Perhaps you’ve been writing in your closet for a while but do not know whether to post on social media first or to publish immediately? Whatever your case is, this article is for you. Publishing a book is often perceived as the final stop for aspiring authors. While some are eager to ‘go public’, others wait for the perfect time. But is there a perfect time? There is no rule that says a writer...
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Asides books, movies, and YouTube videos that inspire writers with tips to improve their writing, podcasts also play a huge role.
Podcasts have been on the rise, especially due to the COVID19 restrictions. And as the demand continues to increase, several topics are being explored. One of which is writing.
From battling writers block to learning from the best authors, podcasts for writers are exploratory.
Five Podcasts That Would Improve Your Writing.
1. I Should Be Writing
Do you have a writer’s block but don’t know how to deal with it? This podcast is for you. It’s full of inspiring episodes to discourage you from quitting.
We recommend listening after a stressful day at work.
We can’t talk about writing with including grammar and structure. From this podcast, you’d learn the differences between often misused words such as ‘normalcy ‘ and ‘normality’.
Also, you’d learn the importance of punctuations and how to wield them. As the profile states, “ Grammar girl is your friendly guide to the English language—writing, history, rules and cool stuff. We cover punctuations, grammar , style, world histories, idioms and more. Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in Podcast Awards.”
Do you want to write better and faster, write smarter and be prolific? Check out this podcast.
The podcast is usually about four minutes audio and the host posts daily.
We recommend listening in the morning, while driving or getting ready for work.
Host: Michael La Ronn.
Available on Spotify.
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