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Today, I switch it up (again) and review Cobra Kai's final season, part 1, which released on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, the classic drama, Amadeus (1984), on the summer movie series. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, I revisit one of my guilty pleasures: the American Pie franchise (1999-2012). As the first film celebrates 25 years this week, I review all four installments, sharing what resonates with me today, what went wrong with the spin-offs, and my thoughts on a fifth installment. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales.

Today, I talk about the brilliant legal drama, The Verdict (1982), directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Paul Newman. I also share my "legal movie roadmap." More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This week, I answer the question "which is my favorite Star Trek movie and why?" Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) gets the spotlight it deserves and my best arguments for why it's the perfect Star Trek film. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, I kick off the summer movie series with the phenomenal 2023 blockbuster, Godzilla Minus One. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

On the mid-season finale, Dr. Lauren Zimski talks about dry eye and steps you can take to treat and prevent it. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. [Moving Forward will return with episode 471 to kick off the 2024 summer movie series on Friday, June 21st.] Learn more about Lauren: www.laurenzimskimd.com Instagram Facebook Resources: Register for my next writing and self-publishing course (starts June 15th) Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon

Attorney, author, and musician Angelo Spenillo returns to talk about his new album Inertia and how he's moving forward with his music. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. [Special thanks to Angelo for granting me permission to use the song Walk Alone for this episode. Listen to the full song and other tracks from Inertia on Spotify.] Learn more about Angelo: Listen to Inertia on Spotify Follow Angelo on Instagram Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠⁠Audible trial⁠⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠⁠ (affiliate paid link) Check out prior Moving Forward episodes featuring Angelo Resources: Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠T

Today, I wrap the writing and self-publishing series with a look at ebooks on KDP and marketing. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, I take a look at self-publishing platforms and how the landscape has grown for self-published authors. In the second half, I go over formatting and finishing options for your manuscript if you plan to publish on KDP. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchas

Today, I talk about the rewrite stage of your manuscript and working with a professional editor. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This week, I take a look at writer's block and three ways to deal with it. On the second half, I look at the first stages of editing with your second draft. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, I look at smart approaches to your writing tools for your first draft, and why your first drafts should be sloppy. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today, I go over four different writing tool options, including pros and cons. On the second half, the power of accountability to get your book done. My spring writing course is now full. Watch for future sessions. In the meantime, subscribe to Moving Forward and my newsletter The Weekly Quirk for additional writing tips. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the au

Today, we look at color coding your smart outline; finding your writing environment; and formulating a reasonable, realistic writing schedule to set yourself up for writing success. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliat

Today, we take your ideation map and turn it into an outline following the beginning-middle-end (B-M-E) structure. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sa

Today, we continue our look at writing your first book with the ideation map. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn

Today, I talk about sifting through the many ideas to find the one that should be your first book. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which the author receives a small commission from sales. As an Amazo

Author Kevin Hall returns to Moving Forward to talk about his new book: SIGNS: The Veil is Thinner Than We Imagine, and how this all started when his wife lost her earring. More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ More at ⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠. Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate lin

As many of you may want to write your first book this year, I cover why your first draft should be a sloppy one with exercises that will help you unlearn the habit of editing while you write. More at ⁠⁠www.bemovingforward.com⁠⁠. Register for my next writing and self-publishing class which starts March 28th: ⁠https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseylimterm2spring24⁠ Books and podcasts available at ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Subscribe to my free newsletter at ⁠⁠https://bemovingforward.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠ Get ⁠The Poshmark Guide for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ -and- ⁠The Poshmark Journal for Individuals and Small Businesses⁠ Get the⁠ Corporate Cliches Adult Coloring Book⁠ Get I Am a Professional Metalhead: Audiobook free with ⁠Audible trial⁠ (affiliate paid link) / Audiobook on ⁠Apple Audiobooks⁠ / ⁠Paperback or Kindle⁠ (affiliate paid link) Follow: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (@Bemovingforward) ⁠linktr.ee/johnlim⁠ Note: links to Amazon and Audible products are affiliate links through which th