The Seductive Writers' Diary - 21st Century Digita

Dr. Ken Atchity (Yale Ph.D.), movie producer, author of over 20 nonfiction books and novels is our special guest. He has spent his lifetime helping writers get started with and improve their careers and has worked in nearly every part of the entertainment and publishing industries. He’s produced nearly 30 films in the past 25 years for major studios, television broadcasters, and independent distribution. Ken Atchity will be also having a work-shop at this year's Dublin Writers Conference about the power of story-telling. You can find out more at this event by accessing the conference website. On this episode, Ken Atchity talks about the how story-telling is changing the world and the path to follow if you want to turn your book into a movie. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Conor Kostick, an awarded writer, historian and lecturer is our special guest. Conor Kostick is the author of a series of successful fiction and non fiction titles. He is one of the most popular writing craft lecturers at the Irish Writers Center for many years.He also teaches medieval history, and the history of the Crusades, at Trinity College, Dublin. Conor was president of the Irish jury for the EU Prize for Literature, 2015. Conor’s books include Epic, Saga, Move, as well as The Book of Curses for younger readers. He lives in Dublin. As an historian, Conor Kostick’s awards include a gold medal from Trinity College, Dublin, first prize in the Dublinia Medieval Essay Competition; fellowships from the Irish Research Council and the University of Nottingham, and in 2015, the British Academy‘s Rising Star Engagement Award. Conor was twice chairperson of the Irish Writers’ Union. Conor Kostick is a keynote speaker at the 2016 Dublin Writers' Conference on the writing craft pannnel. You can find out more at this event by accessing the conference website. On this episode, Conor Kostick talks about the advantages of putting your inner child to work and the qualities of award winning books. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Ben Galley, a self-publishing consultant and tutor, helping fellow authors from all over the world to publish and sell books is our special guest. His guide "Shelf Help" will tell you all you need to know about DIY self-publishing. On this episode, Ben Galley talks about self-publishing the DYI way, the meaning of success as an author and social media as a great environment for helping people out, joining communities and telling interesting stories. Ben Galley will be also speaking at this year's Dublin Writers' Conference about self-publishing best practices. You can find more about this event by accessing the conference website. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Sheila Bugler, an acclaimed crime novels author, as well as creative writing expert and mentor, is our special guest. Sheila gives talks at writers’ workshops, book clubs and women’s networking events. She also hosts occasional crime fiction workshops with a retired police detective and fellow crime writers in the UK. She has a regular slot on BBC Radio Sussex. On this episode, Sheila Bugler talks about the ingredients of a successful crime novel as well as how to write books in a series. Sheila Bugler will be also having a work-shop at this year's Dublin Writers Conference about getting your first draft done. You can find more about this event by accessing the conference website. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Debbie Young, a PR Guru, Commissioning Editor at the Alliance of Independent Authors, fiction and non-fiction indie author as well as in demand public speaker at literary events and writers' conference, is our guest. On this episode, Debbie Young shares valuable insights on how indie authors can use public relations (PR) - the domain she masters, to get people to know and understand their work as well as to build desire so that they want to read it. Debbie Young will be also speaking at this year's Dublin Writers' Conference about self-publishing best practices. You can find more about this event by accessing the conference website. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Jessica Bell is an author, writing coach, musician, in-demand book cover designer, and the coordinator of Writing Day Workshops, one-day writing conferences located throughout the United States. In this episode, Jessica Bell talks about the key elements of a catchy cover and the right mindset for being successful. Jessica Bell is one of the key-note speakers at The Dublin Writers' Conference that will be held June 24-26, 2016. Jessica Bell will speak about the self publishing to publication standard during the Friday work-shop and will cover other aspects of self-publishing on Saturday morning. You can find more about this event by accessing the conference website. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

International best-selling author and script writer Michael Russell is one of the key-note speakers at The Dublin Writers' Conference that will be held June 24-26, 2016. In this episode, Michael Russell talks about the key elements of the writing craft and the successful writer's mindset, about the readers' expectations in 2016, and the magic of books. You will also be surprised to find out what language Michael Russell enjoyed reading in when he was in high-school. At The Dublin Writers' Conference, Michael Russell will cover a topic he's an expert in: the writing craft. You can find more about this event by accessing the conference website. The Dublin Writers' Conference Specials is brought to you by booksgosocial.com and Laurence O'Bryan. The show is hosted by A.G.Billig, author, radio host and PR expert.

Seduction isn't just about the now. It's also about the promise of something that's going to last. Especially when it comes to authors and their readers. In the first part of the podcast, best-selling author and digital marketing expert Laurence O'Bryan shares some of his tips and tricks on building a lasting relationship with readers. In the second part of the show, A.G. Billig interviews indie author Michelle Medhat, author of the "Connected" series. What is the most important social media channel in 2016, is the modern writer an entertainer, what are the major benefits of being an indie - author, are some of the questions indie authors think about it that Michelle answers. "The Seductive Writers' Diary" is brought to you by www.booksgosocial.com, a service founded by Laurence O'Bryan to help connect authors with readers from all over the world.

In the first part of the second episode, Laurence O'Bryan shares three useful tools that helped him become a best selling author: the magic of words, a great presence and consistency. In writing, as in real life, speaking from one's heart, being confident and being persistent, seduce people. "Faint hearts never won a fair lady" is an old saying that every self-publishing author should keep in mind. A.G. Billig interviews Eric Penz, author of the award- winning thriller "Cryptid" in the second part of the show. Find out how you can become skilled at the craft of business and how digital marketing can support you in getting an award. A disciplined marketing approach and a good quality works are the magic combination for making your author voice heard among millions of other voices says the author who promotes his work mostly through his blog - www.ericpenz.com and Goodreads.

Three of the seduction weapons' arsenal make wonders for those writers for whom being successful matters and Laurence O'Bryan knows everything about them. In the first part of the show, find out how the P.U.T. - Presenting, Understanding, Tension model can make you stand out in a crowded market Presenting. With over million copies sold worldwide, Michele Scott is one successful indie author. In the second part of the show, she speaks about the tools she uses for building a connection with the readers. Your passion for writing will help you in this process and draw new fans. Essentials: The writer has a relationship with the reader its's not just writing in a vacuum. Writing is about trying to understand the reader. (Laurence O'Bryan) Try to connect with your reader as much as possible (Michele Scott)