Podcasts by The Ghostwriter & Pup Podcast

Final Episode and What's Next from 2021-04-13T16:25:25

As the world continues to change, and as his writing services continue to evolve into new directions, Jody brings Ghostwriter and Pup to an end with many thanks to his listeners and a little hin...

2021 - Episode 1: How Trauma Blocks You From Writing from 2021-02-06T19:07:48

In the first episode of 2021, Jody reflects on how personal traumas in your life cause creative blockage, even if they've got nothing related to writing itself. He also teases his upcoming Story...

Jody Reads The First Scene from Variations of Paris from 2020-07-23T17:01:56

Jody's latest novel, "Variations of Paris" is now available to read on Wattpad. In this episode, Jody reads from the ver...

Writing Fiction During COVID-19 with Becka Yaeger from 2020-07-17T02:22:47

Difficult times lead to different types of stories, and COVID-19 is no exception.  In his episode, Jody introduces his new post-COVID Utopian novel "Variations of Paris" (soon to be published, chap...

Three Key Elements of Worldbuilding from 2020-07-08T18:01

Worldbuilding can seem like a complicated process (and, depending on your story, it often is), but it can be very useful in giving your story the limitations that it needs for you to be able to ...

The Other Side of COVID: Why NOW is the Time To Write! from 2020-07-07T20:42:19

There will never be a better time to write your novel than lockdown, not only to give you something to do, but to give hope to millions of others through your storytelling. What is on the other ...

Regular Joe Spiritualty Ep 2 - Mansions and Restaurants from 2020-06-03T14:01:17

Will getting what you say you want truly make you happy? 

In Episode 2 of the limited series on "regular Joe spirituality", Jody delves a bit deeper into just what a "regular joe" sp...

Regular Joe Spirituality Ep 1: We over Me from 2020-06-01T19:57:04

The debut of the limited podcast series "Regular Joe Spirituality" delves into why the age of selfish, consumeristic personal development is over, and how in the future, we will all be "do gooders"...

Journal Series #15 - What's Next? from 2020-05-30T20:16:26

The final episode of Ghostwriter and Pup's Journal series involves one sentence...and the start of the next special series next week. 

As always, if you have a topic you'd like me to...

Journal Series #14: Don't Do The Annoying Crap Yourself from 2020-05-28T13:45:46

In the penultimate episode of Ghostwriter and Pup's Journal series, Jody delves into why you should hire a VA and a sales person to help sell your books. 

If you have a topic that yo...

Journal Series #13: Three Passages to Make You Sigh from 2020-05-27T13:58:39

In this 13th episode of the journal series, Jody reads three passages from J. Michael Straczynski...

Journal Series 12 - Keeping It Real and Lit Snob Free from 2020-05-26T17:40:13

Jody hates snobs...but yet, he is also kind of a snob. And you shouldn't be a snob, not in your writing. 

Episode #12 of the journal series looks into what Jody believes is the futur...

Journal Series #11 - How Stories Can Get You Cats (Or Killed) from 2020-05-25T16:42:18

Stop saying that it's "just a story". Depending on what it is or what you're trying to do, it can get you the cat you want. Or, get you killed. 

In the 11th episode of Ghostwriter an...

Journal Series #10: The Long Summer Night from 2020-05-22T14:43:12

What's waiting for us on the other side of this pandemic? Episode 10 finds Jody a little tired and contemplative.

Topics in this episode:

- The "pipeline" in your brain, and why yo...

Journal Series #9: Dem Residuals, Tho from 2020-05-21T17:44:13

What would you be doing if you weren't doing what you're doing now? In Jody's case, more or less exactly what he's doing now, except with more residuals from book sales.  That's what came u...

Journal Series #8: Anger Management from 2020-05-20T18:07:41

When we talk about "authentic self expression", how does anger fit into that? And what are the consequences? In this unfiltered episode following the flagrant destruction of some of his plants b...

Journal Series #7: Boldly Going from 2020-05-19T16:37:21

Episode #7 of the Journal series sees Jody splitting an infinitive in the title and beginning with a talk about "Star Trek" and ending with a note about freelance book marketers. 

To...

Journal Series #6: Sleep, Stimulation, Meditation, and Quality from 2020-05-18T17:08:39

For Week 2 of the Journal Series, Jody delves into:

• Sleep, how it affects anxiety, how it affects your idea generation.
• Social media stimulation and how it ruins your att...
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Journal Series #5 - The Field of Mutually-Exclusive Ideas from 2020-05-15T14:44:34

Day 5 of Jody's series of 1-page handwritten journaling yielded insights on the following:

- Tangents: when are they okay, when are they not?

- Unity, da Vinci, ancient Greeks, M...

Journal Series #4: The Nearby Zeitgeist from 2020-05-14T16:49:30

Episode #4 of the Journal Series finds Jody tired after an early morning Zoom call and more brooding than usual (which is usually a lot of brooding for those who know him or have ever lived with...

Journal Series #3: The Balancing Act from 2020-05-13T16:56:06

In this third entry of Jody's journaling series, topics include:

• Being your own auto-correct
• Memories brought up by journaling
• Politics, politics, politics Listen

Journal Series #2: "The Lifestyle" from 2020-05-12T16:58:32

In the second episode of the Journal series, Jody continues to write a daily one page journal entry and shares the insights from the process.

Topics in this episode:

- Private v...

Journal Series #1: "Opening Up" from 2020-05-11T17:44:15

After a month long hiatus, Ghostwriter and Pup returns with a mini-series of episodes centered around journal-writing. A daily journal practice can be hard to establish and, once started, very e...

Four Kinds of Memoir You Can Write from 2020-04-03T21:04:04

Thinking about using your quarantine time to write your memoir? You're not alone!

An autobiography or memoir isn't simply a rehashing of your entire life: you've got to pick a theme. Listen

On Doing Nothing (and How It Helps Your Writing) from 2020-03-27T19:35:59

With global quarantines in effect, many gurus and professionals are encouraging you to make the most of your time to get your outstanding projects done, including your writing projects. But what if...

Reality Transurfing for Writers with Brian Scott from 2020-03-20T20:06:09

What does the world you want to have look like? What does the life you want to have look like? However it looks for you, it already exists. You simply need to move towards it.  In this episode, Jod...

COVID19, The Coming Recession, and Why NOW is the Time To Write Your Book from 2020-03-13T17:08:45

The world has changed dramatically due to Coronavirus and its ripple effects.  In this episode, Jody offers a writer's perspective on COVID19, the power of uncertainty in both storytelling and real...

Afraid to Write That First Book? from 2020-03-06T14:41:23

In this standalone episode, Jody reminisces about writing his first book 12 years ago, and all the insecurities and doubts that arose around doing so. If you want to write your first book but ha...

Ancestral Trauma and Limiting Beliefs (and more!) with Fazeena Haniff from 2020-02-22T17:49:52

Jody chats with Toronto's Fazeena Haniff, founder of The Conscious Communicator, about the surprising and fascinating notion of ancestral trauma and how it creates limiting beliefs for many people ...

Motivation for Writers: The Speed of Success from 2020-02-14T03:12:55

Need some motivation to keep going? In this solo episode, Jody provides some insights into the dream of being a successful professional writer.  Topics in this episode: - Becoming Present: You may...

Discovering Your Purpose and Superpower with Mary Beth Guevara from 2020-02-01T00:01:28

Mary Beth Guevara is the founder of Super Power Inc. Her mission: to help people - especially creative professionals ...

Awakening Your Potential with Laura Slinn from 2020-01-21T22:52

In this episode, Jody provides an update on his ongoing shadow integration work and segues into a deep, often difficult, but very promising conversation with the co-author of the new and highly-pow...

A Five Year Retrospective with Filmmaker Evan Mead from 2020-01-17T23:46:30

In this first episode of 2020, Jody chats with his friend, filmmaker and writer Evan Mead, in a retrospective on Evan's journey as a young twentysomething Toronto creative. Beginning with a momento...

Holiday 2019 Special Episode from 2019-12-23T01:46:45

Jody shares a story from his own Christmas Past, perspectives on the Ghost of Christmas Present, and shares a vision for Christmases Yet-To-Come. 

Vulnerability and Storytelling (with Dr. Samuel Johnson) from 2019-12-11T04:10:17

Vulnerability is hard to define, let alone practice, but in storytelling, it's an essential way to connect with your audience. In this episode, Jody does some Q&A with a listener on how Ghos...

Two Lessons from a Black Friday Retail Story from 2019-12-04T14:58:34

Jody heard a hilarious and insightful story about an incident at a Toronto area store on Black Friday that provides two key lessons into storytelling and why you're not writing your book right now.

Trading Time for Money and What Your Client Truly Needs (with Jacob Morris) from 2019-12-04T03:17:55

What does your client truly need? What is the difference between simply trading time for money and really providing something that you're passionate about?  In this episode, Jody explores these not...

Chasing Money, Success, and Meaning with Sarah Hall from 2019-12-03T00:51:06

In this first episode of Season Two of the Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast, Jody interviews artist, officiant, and wise woman Sarah Hall about some of the less-fun aspects of the creative life, incl...

Season Finale: Old Year's Reflections on 2019 from 2019-12-01T05:05:02

A month before New Year's Eve 2019, Jody shares a personal reflection on 2019 and indeed 2010, key lessons learned over the past year and decade. Topics include telling the truth about what you do,...

La Vie En Rose: Using Story to Create Meaning (and Convert Customers) from 2019-11-28T18:55:16

Most consumers today are starving for some kind of meaning and a feeling of connection. Using a moment during his trip to Paris, Jody demonstrates how the proper use of story (be it in a song or a ...

Shadow Work and Treasure From the Dirt from 2019-11-23T06:05:58

Late at night in the dark days of November, Jody reflects on his practice of shadow work, the exploration of those dark aspects of self that we dare not share with others, and the surprising desire...

Passion, Expertise, and Education with Janet Walraven from 2019-11-16T04:11:55

An insightful and very important conversation on the role of passion in writing and teaching, featuring a terrific interview with American author, teacher, and education advocate R. Janet Walraven....

Making Good Money Writing Fiction with Mike Shreeve from 2019-11-06T03:04:04

An inspiring conversation with writer and founder of The No Pants Project Mike Shreeve on how he has earned six figures writing fiction. Learn more about Mike at mikeshreeve.com. Also be sure to ch...

Message Driven Storytelling with Sharon K. Angelici from 2019-10-23T22:33:58

We delve into message driven storytelling: that is, stories that have a persuasive message for their audiences to help them understand the perspectives of vulnerable individuals, see new possibi...

Creative Ideas, Copyright, and Patents with Laurel Bloomfield from 2019-10-23T22:31:20

We talk a bit about creative ideas, the fear of having your story idea "stolen" or "gotten" by someone else, and an interview with inventor and entrepreneur Laurel Bloomfield about patenting you...

Crowdfunding Your Book with Andrea Schmidt from 2019-10-23T22:29:21

In this episode, Jody interviews book designer and marketer Andrea Schmidt about using Kickstarter and other crowdsourcing platforms to fund your independently-published book. 

Topic...

Why You Should Hire a "Lazy" Writer Today (Special Paris Edition) from 2019-09-27T16:04:11

Recorded in a rooftop flat in Paris, France during Jody's 2019 trip, this episode talks about how hiring a writer who has a greater passion for life and being a "bon vivant" than for writing itself...

Branding, Bourdain, and How To Speak To Your Desired Clients with Megan Gersch from 2019-09-18T22:50:22

In this episode...

• Jody talks about his trip to Paris (which, as of this recording, is days away) and seeing what we see, inspired by Anthony Bourdain. 
• Four increme...
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Motivational Writing That Doesn't Suck from 2019-09-16T20:41:29

Jody delves into personal growth/inspirational/motivational writing on a fairly high-energy Monday and touches on:

• How we naturally imitate our gurus (and how that hurts our inspir...
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Self Worth, Pricing for Artists, and Krista Willmorth from 2019-09-13T15:21:48

What is your work worth? And does it have anything to do with what you think you're worth? It's a struggle that every creative professional deals with, whether they're a veteran copywriter or a ...

Your Best Work with Jenny Watz from 2019-09-11T18:37:20

A big goal of any kind of writing is for your readers to hear your actual voice in their heads while they read your words. A good editor is an essential part of that process. 

I chat...

Self Care for Ghostwriters from 2019-09-08T22:15:06

Some anecdotes, recorded on a burned out Sunday, on self care, mental health, and why writing work depends on you being well rested, well fed, and energized. --- This episode is sponsored by · ...

The ROI On Ghostwriting: By the Numbers from 2019-09-05T20:31:25

In this episode, I break out the calculator to show you just how you can not only make back the 5-figure investment in hiring a book ghostwriter, but also show you how the ROI is actually in the...

(Interview: Emily O'Brien) Storytelling for Business from 2019-09-03T21:32:13

In this episode, we discuss the now well-worn importance of storytelling in business and chat with Cons & Kernels founder Emily O'Brien on her own remarkable story of world travel, incarcera...

(Guest: Daniela Chase): Spirituality, NLP, and Personal Development from 2019-09-02T18:38:08

In this episode, we delve into the personal development and spiritual worlds. 

First, Jody shares an experience he'd recently had with a New Moon/Animal Communication event at a farm...

Exploring Authentic Self Help Writing from 2019-09-01T17:06:55

A little meander on authentic self expression in self help writing. Topics include: how we abuse the term "authenticity"; three self-help writing styles you don't know that you know; and three tips...

All About Lead Magnets (with Samax Amen) from 2019-08-29T19:15:57

A wonderful conversation with professional artist, blogger, and raconteur Samax Amen that delves into the value and importance of lead magnets. Topics covered include:

• What is a le...
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On Breaking Into Sales Writing with Heather Emerson-Smith from 2019-08-28T21:35:22

A lovely and energized interview with expert sales writer Heather Emerson-Smith. Topics covered: - Finding one's niche - Dealing with sales - The Writing Lifestyle - Working in the Personal Develo...

How To Use Storytelling to Stir Up Emotions in Your Target Market from 2019-08-25T21:06:51

Topics include:

• Emotions spur action more than reason
• Prediction: FOMO and "coming together" stories will grow in power over the next 5 years
• Storytelling Demo...
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What Are YOU Waiting For to Hire A Ghostwriter? from 2019-08-25T20:23:54

Topics include:

• "Dabbler" prospects and why they are frustrating for ghostwriters
• Reasons why people window shop instead of committing right away
• The problem is...
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Three Reasons to Hire a Ghostwriter As Your Co-Author from 2019-08-25T19:44:14

Topics include:

• A recap on how the ghostwriting fee actually works
• Why co-authorship is the better deal
• A little blurb about lead magnet e-books 
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Speaking Over Scribbles, Content as Modeling Clay, Medium, and more! from 2019-08-24T14:20:23

Topics covered: my ghostwriting interview process, reusing writing in different ways, three tips to get you started writing, and a little praise for Medium --- This episode is sponsored by · A...

Why You Should Play Chicken with the Universe from 2019-08-24T03:20:14

A story on how the "pup" in "The Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast" found her way into Jody's life, and why you should take action now on writing your book even if you don't think you're ready. <...

How Hiring a Ghostwriter Makes You Money from 2019-08-22T20:26:56

Topics covered: - A quick (re)introduction of Jody and his work - The differences between "ghostwriter" and "content creator" - Why ghostwriters are like the folks who build kitchens - How book con...

Introduction Episode (Super Short!) from 2019-08-22T19:48:12

Anchor asked me to create a little trailer, so I did :) 

The Ghostwriter & Pup Podcast (Trailer) from 2019-08-21T19:48:12