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The Score, Ep. 8 The Art of Storytelling for College Admissions and Beyond with Sam Severn
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The Score, Ep. 8 The Art of Storytelling for College Admissions and Beyond with Sam Severn

Why Stories Matter Now More than Ever: Insights from Award-Winning, New York Times Best-Selling Ghostwriter, Book Doctor, Screenwriter and Writing Coach Sam Severn

Walker Prep founder Dave Walker sits down with

, a renowned ghostwriter, book doctor, screenwriter, and writing coach. They explore Sam's fascinating career and how his expertise in storytelling can significantly benefit aspiring writers of any age, including students crafting their college admissions essays.

Asked and Answered:

  • What are the key roles of the ghostwriter?

  • Why are writing coaches so important?

  • What makes some stories great and others not so great?

  • Why do stories matter?

  • What’s great about working with younger writers?

Meet our Guest, Sam Severn:

  • Website: samsevern.com

  • Email: samsevern@aol.com

  • 14-time #1 best-selling ghostwriter

  • Writing consultant for Robert Beatty’s #1 best-selling children’s novels Serafina and the Twisted Staff and Willa of the Wood

  • Writing consultant for #1 best-sellers Tears For My City by Dean Dimitrieski and The Revved Life by Jeff Knight

  • Published more than 3,000 news stories and ghostwritten or consulted on 60 published books

  • 7-time speaker at the Nashville Writers' Conference

  • Huge, undying Elvis fan!


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