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Summary: 3-9 minutes of advice from Paul Levinson on writing, succeeding, navigating the media This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com

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Podcasts:

 EPISODE43 - How Does It Feel to Have a Book Published, Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:00

16 days and counting to the publication of New New Media by Penguin Academics - I'll take you step by step through the publication and after of my latest book...

 EPISODE42 - What Should I Do About My Copyeditor? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:01

First, congratulations. If you have a copyeditor, that means your book is being published. But you need to make sure the copyeditor edits your manuscript in a style that you like, rather than vice versa...

 EPISODE41 - Should I Work Current Events into my Fiction? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:28

The perils of putting current events into your fiction.

 EPISODE40 - I Have an Idea: Short Story or Novel? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:22

Most people think that ideas have inherent lengths when you put them on a screen or page ... some are short story length, others are novel length. I say that most ideas can suit either length, and it is up to the writer to decide which length the writer prefers to pursue.

 EPISODE39 - What are advances to authors? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:04

Everything you need to know about publisher advances to authors - in a six-minute primer, that takes you through the advance process, step by step. What are advances? How big should they be for your first novel? Do they need to be repaid? Are there any downsides to getting big advances, or any advance payment against your author's royalty? Paul Levinson is author 5 novels and 8 nonfiction books. His latest novel is The Plot to Save Socrates - details at http://theplottosavesocrates.com - which Entertaintment Weekly said was "challenging fun"...

 EPISODE38 - Do You Really Need An Agent? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:16

a frank look at the pros and cons of getting an agent to represent your work

 EPISODE37 - Whether to Write a Sequel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:15

the pros and cons of writing sequels ... from the author of two sequels to The Silk Code, and a sequel, currently in progress, of The Plot to Save Socrates

 EPISODE36 - How Can YouTube Help You as an Author? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:45

Authors can reach a whole new audience by putting their video clips on YouTube. This episode of Ask Lev gives you a primer.

 EPISODE35 - What Are Multiple Submissions? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:15

How long should an author wait, after submitting a story or article or novel to a publisher, before submitting the same to another publisher? Answer: until the first publisher has made a decision, or until you withdraw your submission. Simultaneous or multiple submissions of the same work to different publishers can ruin your reputation as a writer. [Ad.] Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

 EPISODE34 - OJ, Tea, or Wine - Best Writer's Libation? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:48

energy, sharpness, or relaxation - what is the best liquid lubricant to good writing? [adv.]Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

 EPISODE33 - How Long To Rewrite? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:43

Authors spend minutes to decades reworking a story ... I recommend getting it out as quickly as possible ... but if do like to rewrite, remember that however much you may rework a piece of writing, it will never be perfect ... and until it's out there in the world, no one will know it exists... [Adv.]Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

 EPISODE32 - What Is Sudden Writing? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:28

When an idea for a story, an article, or a blog post strikes you, should you go with this sudden impulse to write ... or think it over? I say go go it, and this lightning fast episode tells you why .... [Adv.] Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

 EPISODE31 - What Were the Best TV Shows This Year? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:44

Just in time for the season finales - a special Ask Lev discussion of 24, Dexter, Heroes, Lost, Rome, and The Tudors ... also - winners of last week's contest announced - and listen for special offer for autographed copies of The Plot to Save Socrates... [advert.]Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today!

 EPISODE30 - How Important Are Titles? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:05

Very important ... but, authors very often do not have final say about the titles of their books ... Find out who does in this episode ... AND: LISTEN FOR A SPECIAL CONTEST, AND OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FREE COPY OF ONE OF MY NOVELS, by telling me its original title... [Adv.] Try GoToMeeting for 45 days! Visit www.GoToMeeting.com/podcast to start your free trial today.

 EPISODE29 - How Important Are Booksignings to an Author? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:14

They will not make you a bestselling author, but they are a great way to meet your readers, and maybe get a few devoted, long-lasting fans. Highly recommend, as long as you resist unrealistic expectations. [Ad]: Try GoToMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/podcast And my latest novel, The Plot to Save Socrates - http://www.paullevinson.net/archives/entries/books_by_paul.phtml#socreading

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