ForWord Writing

Jonathan Jordan | Wordrobe Media
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A podcast dedicated to helping freelance writers and aspiring authors move their writing forward. Hosted by award-winning book coach and ghostwriter Jonathan Jordan, whose clients have won over 50+ accolades, including the Kirkus Star, the IBPA Silver Medal, an A+ rating on Publishers Weekly, an Andy Award nomination for business/thought leadership, and #1 nonfiction title on Audible. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠

  1. How to Edit the World's Worst Book

    Jun 19

    How to Edit the World's Worst Book

    In this video, I do a real-time developmental edit of the world's WORST book...a book I started back in high school 20 years ago and never finished. You'll see what developmental editing actually looks like (hint: it's not about typos), and the kind of notes and feedback you can expect from a developmental editor. Except hopefully your editor is nicer to you than I am to myself. Resources for writers like you at ForWordWriting.com Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ForWord.io

    32 min
  2. They Stole My Wife's Book Idea! (& How to Protect YOUR Book)

    Jun 13

    They Stole My Wife's Book Idea! (& How to Protect YOUR Book)

    Early in my editing career, an author's greatest fear happened to us...someone stole my wife's book idea and created their own version to sell. In this video, I'll take you behind-the-scenes of how the situation played out (you'll NEVER guess...), what we learned about protecting your IP and copyright, how to respond to idea theft, and how YOU can protect your own book. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠

    23 min
  3. How to Survive the AI Witch Hunt (with your book)

    Jun 6

    How to Survive the AI Witch Hunt (with your book)

    More and more, publishers [and readers] are using AI detection tools to "AI check" books. But can we trust those tools? Especially when classic books that pre-date AI are showing up as "AI generated"?In this episode, Jonathan explains the real story of what is happening with AI checkers, revisits the Mia Ballard / Shy Girl controversy that made headlines earlier this year when her book was pulled by her publisher over AI allegations, and tells you how to protect yourself from the AI Witch Hunt. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠

    19 min
  4. The Secret Method for Finding Your Dream Literary Agent

    May 30

    The Secret Method for Finding Your Dream Literary Agent

    What if there was a secret way to reverse-engineer a book deal for yourself?Turns out there is...and few aspiring authors use the reverse-engineering method. Jonathan Jordan, an award-winning book coach and ghostwriter, demonstrates this secret method that uses Publishers Marketplace data and a good ol' fashioned spreadsheet to identify the right acquisitions editors for your book and the agents who sell to them. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠

    15 min

  5. 06/03/2025

    What's the Best Way to Publish? (Webinar: Chart Your Path to Publishing Gold)

    In this webinar designed for aspiring authors (especially nonfiction authors), you'll learn: The 3 main paths to publishing a bookThe Good, The Bad, and The Gray of each pathWhat you need to succeed with each pathA fourth not-so-secret path (that you should be doing NOW)Common scams to watch out forAnd some dirty, dirty secrets about publishing Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠ Show Notes Unleash your Inner Storyteller with Start With Story Subscribe to the show's SubstackConnect on LinkedIn Watch on YouTube

    44 min
  6. #13. The Five Story Types: Mistake-Lesson Stories

    12/23/2024

    #13. The Five Story Types: Mistake-Lesson Stories

    Have you ever struggled with how to be vulnerable in your content without crossing a line? Well, good news—this episode is going to give you a solution. The bad news? You’re going to have to talk about your mistakes. Because even the mistake you regret the most is storytelling. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠ Show Notes Get your copy of Start With StorySubscribe to the show's Substack Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at Wordrobe Media Watch on YouTube

    21 min
  7. #12. Rewriting Your Mistakes (with Brittany Young)

    12/05/2024

    #12. Rewriting Your Mistakes (with Brittany Young)

    Have you ever felt like you've made so many mistakes in life that you can’t move forward? Like your whole life story needs to be tossed in the trash and rewritten? If so, guest Brittany Young is going to show you the powerful way that she took her mistakes and used them to rewrite her Story—and how she’s helping others rewrite their stories. Because even our mistakes … are storytelling. Connect with Brittany LinkedIn Quit Like a Leader Call Book Rec: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray Show Notes Get your copy of Start With Story Subscribe to the show's Substack Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at Wordrobe Media Watch on YouTube

    42 min
  8. #11. The 5 Story Types: Case Studies

    12/03/2024

    #11. The 5 Story Types: Case Studies

    What do you do when you don’t have firsthand experience with a problem? Or even if you do, how can you provide external proof of the idea you’re sharing with your audience? In this episode, we’re continuing the series on the 5 Story Types with Story Type #3: Case Studies. We'll discuss how case studies let you "borrow" someone else's story to bolster your ideas and add variety to your storytelling. Show Notes Get your copy of Start With Story Subscribe to the show's Substack Connect on LinkedIn Learn more at Wordrobe Media Watch on YouTube

    13 min
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A podcast dedicated to helping freelance writers and aspiring authors move their writing forward. Hosted by award-winning book coach and ghostwriter Jonathan Jordan, whose clients have won over 50+ accolades, including the Kirkus Star, the IBPA Silver Medal, an A+ rating on Publishers Weekly, an Andy Award nomination for business/thought leadership, and #1 nonfiction title on Audible. Resources for writers like you at ⁠ForWordWriting.com⁠ Get a free personalized 30-day book marketing plan at ⁠ForWord.io⁠

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Jordan | Wordrobe Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan Jordan | Wordrobe Media
  • Show Website
    ForWord Writing