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So, now that the Easton Book Festival has wound down, I will be focusing my attention on the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group meeting this week, where after I perform my official duties as president, I will deliver a program and workshop on how podcasts can help your writing.

William D. Prystauk* will be my willing accomplice as we discuss the opportunities to find podcast hosts that will improve your writing. With Spotify and some quiet moments while you wash dishes or drive the car, curating podcast lists— if you find the right ones— can help you bolster your storytelling, increase your timeliness and factualness, learn tips about the publishing industry, and fill in the gaps of your social media/marketing/Bookbub whatever-else-is-constantly-changing knowledge.

In the afternoon, Bill and I will discuss what it takes to put a podcast together and work one-on-one with authors on coaching that will make authors better interview subjects, from how to promote your work, talking in soundbites and staying on point. These skills will aid anyone who every interacts with the media or in public speaking.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Non-members registering for the afternoon workshop must pay $15.

THE DETAILS: GLVWG Monthly Meeting and the Podcasting Program

WHERE: Palmer Branch of the Easton Area Public Library

9 a.m.: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Board Meeting

10 a.m.: GLVWG General Membership Meeting

11 a.m.: Morning Program, Using Podcasts to Research, Improve & Promote Your Work

1:30 to 3 p.m.: Afternoon Workshop, How to Be A Good Podcast Guest

For more information or to register: GLVWG.org

* William Prystauk, one of the authors for the Juicy Bits anthology, has hosted a podcast, The Last Knock, as Billy Crash with his good friend and horror-loving movie fan Jonny Numb. The Last Knock has reviewed horror films for more than ten years and has made the top five essential podcasts for horror fans list from Entertainment Weekly.