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    <description>Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and author Leslie Zemeckis and bestselling writer Sara DiVello, Plotpoint is a podcast for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real-life struggles. Through honest conversations and powerful stories, each episode explores how the written word shapes our ambitions, helps us make sense of challenges, and inspires meaning in our fast-moving, everyday lives. Whether you’re a lifelong storyteller or simply someone searching for motivation and perspective, The Plotpoint podcast turns stories into tools for growth, creativity, and connection.</description>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Hosted by award-winning filmmaker and author Leslie Zemeckis and bestselling writer Sara DiVello, <em>Plotpoint </em>is a podcast for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real-life struggles. Through honest conversations and powerful stories, each episode explores how the written word shapes our ambitions, helps us make sense of challenges, and inspires meaning in our fast-moving, everyday lives. Whether you’re a lifelong storyteller or simply someone searching for motivation and perspective, The<em> Plotpoint</em> podcast turns stories into tools for growth, creativity, and connection.</p>]]>
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      <title>The Oprah Effect: Wally Lamb on the Stories That Stay with Us</title>
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      <description>Why is Wally Lamb the only author Oprah's Book Club has chosen three times?

In this must-listen episode, Wally reveals what makes a story impossible to put down—and why his novels stay with readers long after the last page. From the emotional truth behind his characters to the real-life moments that shape his work, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at storytelling that doesn’t just entertain—it transforms.

If you live for books that make you feel deeply, think differently, and immediately text a friend, press play now.
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      <itunes:summary>Why is Wally Lamb the only author Oprah's Book Club has chosen three times?

In this must-listen episode, Wally reveals what makes a story impossible to put down—and why his novels stay with readers long after the last page. From the emotional truth behind his characters to the real-life moments that shape his work, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at storytelling that doesn’t just entertain—it transforms.

If you live for books that make you feel deeply, think differently, and immediately text a friend, press play now.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why is Wally Lamb the <em>only</em> author Oprah's Book Club has chosen three times?</p>
<p>In this must-listen episode, Wally reveals what makes a story impossible to put down—and why his novels stay with readers long after the last page. From the emotional truth behind his characters to the real-life moments that shape his work, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at storytelling that doesn’t just entertain—it <em>transforms</em>.</p>
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      <title>Walter Mosley: One of America’s Most Award-Winning Authors on Success</title>
      <description>In this episode, legendary author Walter Mosley shares hard-earned insights on discipline, creativity, rejection, and building a career that lasts. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a lifelong reader, or chasing success in any field, this conversation will give you insights into craft, struggles, and success.

If you’ve ever wondered how great storytellers are made—this is one you don’t want to miss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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If you’ve ever wondered how great storytellers are made—this is one you don’t want to miss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Patricia Cornwell Ahead of ‘Scarpetta’ Premiere </title>
      <description>Cornwell reveals her struggles — she received so many rejections she almost gave up on her dream of becoming an author. Her first signing was a bust: every bookstore in town refused to host her...except for a religious bookstore, who agreed to do it if she would give a free case of books. Not a single person attended, but one man perused her book then threw it across the room and and a woman asked her to throw away her dirty tissue. She reflects on how it feels now on the other side of stratospheric success, having sold more than 100 million books, with a series set to stream on Amazon Prime starring Nicole Kidman alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. She shares the secrets to her craft, her thoughts on AI, and how feels herself to be a "humble scribe."

The Plotpoint is built for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real life. To catch these fast-paced, insightful conversations, subscribe to The Plotpoint on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. And remember, writing is the best revenge. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Cornwell reveals her struggles — she received so many rejections she almost gave up on her dream of becoming an author. Her first signing was a bust: every bookstore in town refused to host her...except for a religious bookstore, who agreed to do it if she would give a free case of books. Not a single person attended, but one man perused her book then threw it across the room and and a woman asked her to throw away her dirty tissue. She reflects on how it feels now on the other side of stratospheric success, having sold more than 100 million books, with a series set to stream on Amazon Prime starring Nicole Kidman alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. She shares the secrets to her craft, her thoughts on AI, and how feels herself to be a "humble scribe."

The Plotpoint is built for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real life. To catch these fast-paced, insightful conversations, subscribe to The Plotpoint on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. And remember, writing is the best revenge. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Cornwell reveals her struggles — she received so many rejections she almost gave up on her dream of becoming an author. Her first signing was a bust: every bookstore in town refused to host her...except for a religious bookstore, who agreed to do it if she would give a free case of books. Not a single person attended, but one man perused her book then threw it across the room and and a woman asked her to throw away her dirty tissue. She reflects on how it feels now on the other side of stratospheric success, having sold more than 100 million books, with a series set to stream on Amazon Prime starring Nicole Kidman alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. She shares the secrets to her craft, her thoughts on AI, and how feels herself to be a "humble scribe."</p>
<p><br><em>The Plotpoint </em>is built for readers, writers, and anyone chasing success while navigating real life. To catch these fast-paced, insightful conversations, subscribe to <em>The</em> <em>Plotpoint </em>on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. And remember, writing is the best revenge. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Coming Soon: The Plotpoint</title>
      <description>The world’s leading authors share craft, struggles, and success in just 20 minutes… because we have cocktails to drink, books to write, and fabulous places to be. And remember, writing is the best revenge.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The world’s leading authors share craft, struggles, and success in just 20 minutes… because we have cocktails to drink, books to write, and fabulous places to be. And remember, writing is the best revenge.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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