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Hosted by Barbara Basbanes Richter · education · EN
"Writing for Immortality" is for writers ready to start and finish their books. We discuss the writer's journey: from coming up with an idea to tackling writer's block to what to do when the book is done. We'll have a rotation of special guests, including authors, artists, PR professionals, literary agents, and more, who'll share their tips for making your book a masterpiece. Hosted by Barbara Basbanes Richter, a professional ghostwriter and founder of In Ink Ghostwriting and DIYBook, "Writing for Immortality" is for anyone who wants to create books that stand the test of time.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"Writing for Immortality" is for writers ready to start and finish their books. We discuss the writer's journey: from coming up with an idea to tackling writer's block to what to do when the book is done.
Writing for Immortality is hosted by Barbara Basbanes Richter. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Finding Joy in Your Writing" (14 February 2025, 7 minutes), "Should You Use a Pseudonym for Your Memoir?" (6 February 2025, 13 minutes), and "Vulnerability As The Heartbeat of Inspiration" (30 January 2025, 26 minutes).
Writing for Immortality publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 46 episodes.
Booking probability for Writing for Immortality is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Writing for Immortality requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Writing for Immortality's contact route on record: verified email.
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Barbara Basbanes Richter hosts Writing for Immortality, an education podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p>It's the final episode of season 2! We're reflecting on 19 previous shows dedicated to the craft of writing, plus discussing the pleasures and rewards of writing for joy. Thank you for a great season and we'll see...
Episode #19
<p>Mark Twain. George Sand. Stephen King. George Orwell. Dr. Seuss. J.K. Rowling. Anne Rice. All these authors have at least one thing in common--they all go by (or have gone by) pseudonyms on their bylines. Perhaps...
<p>Why do memoir writers need to get vulnerable? And how do you actually do it without oversharing?</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we explore why vulnerability is the key to powerful memoir writing. Drawing wisdom...
<p>Should you write at dawn (and standing) like Hemingway or burn the midnight oil like Kafka? Science has some unexpected answers. In this episode, we explore the fascinating research behind creative timing and why...
<p>Getting Your Memoir Writing Resolution Back on Track</p> <p>Why do so many people abandon their New Year's resolution to write their life story? In this episode, Barbara explores the science behind habit formation...
<p>Happy 2025! We're back with a great episode about memoir writing and how to make your memoir more enjoyable to read and to write. </p> <p>Yes, it's possible. In this episode of Writing for Immortality, Barbara sits...
Episode #14
<p>No episode today! Just wanted to say Happy Holidays and that Writing for Immortality will be back in January with all new episodes! </p>
<p>Join host Barbara as she sits down with bestselling author Honoree Corder and ghostwriter Kent Sanders to discuss their new book "Your Book Means Business." Learn why business professionals need a book, what makes a...
Writing for Immortality
<p>Join us for a fascinating conversation with Jeremy Toeman, CEO of AugX Labs and creator of Augie Studio, as we explore how storytelling has transformed in the digital age. From his early days working in a video store...
<p> </p> <p>What happens when pop icon Cher's memoir needs three different ghostwriters to tell her story? This episode uncovers the fascinating world of celebrity memoirs and ghostwriting, revealing how one of music's...
<p>From his early days at Bantam Books to co-founding The Story Plant, Lou Aronica has shaped publishing for over four decades. In this candid conversation, the veteran publisher, editor, and bestselling author shares...
<p>They say laughter is the best medicine, and when author Elaine Franklin found the news of the day to grim to bear, she found the antidote in writing fiction. The result of her efforts, "Once Upon a Time in...
<p>"There's no such thing as a boring life story if you tell it well," says Barbara as she explores major publishing trends from the Frankfurt Book Fair, shares powerful writing strategies, and reveals the effective...
Episode #7
<p>It's Halloween, and today's show is all about the ways we can write scary. Specifically:</p> <p> What builds tension in a piece of writing? </p> <p>How can you subvert reader expectations? </p> <p>What's at stake...
Episode #6
<p>Writer's Block: Is it real, or is it all in the mind? Is it just an excuse to avoid work and only afflicts hobby-writers? Whether you think it's real or not, we've all faced our writing and dreaded it, whatever the...
<p>Terry's back! </p> <p>Morgan James acquisitions editor Terry Whalin returns to the podcast in this latest episode to talk about "Book Proposals That $ell: 21 Secrets To Speed Your Success."</p> <p>Terry, who...
<p>Buckle up for a journey through the intersection of writing, technology, and law with cybersecurity expert Star Kashman. In this episode we plunge into the digital minefield that modern writers must navigate...
<p>Travel books help us imagine ourselves in new places, but until recently, most books didn't offer specific travel guidance for LGBTQIA+ travelers beyond what felt like the compulsory section on nightlife and local...
<p>Get out the popcorn because this show is a binge. Snacky, even. Either way, you won't regret indulging in this episode because every minute is a golden nugget of goodness! Here's why: Some people are born...
<p>We're kicking off Season 2 of Writing for Immortality the extraordinary poet Rodney Leonard. </p> <p>Rodney Leonard's poetic journey is as vibrant and multifaceted as his verses. From the rich soil of Alabama to the...
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