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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 31 MIN

Step Up to the Mic! #007 - Journalist/ Novelist/ Writing Coach, John Dedakis

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Joining us now is journalist, novelist, and writing coach John DeDakis [deh-DAY-kiss]. John is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." During John's 45-year career in journalism, he was a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency. John is the author of six award-winning mystery-suspense-thriller novels, plus he's a manuscript editor and motivational speaker.  John's specialty is helping wannabe writers become published authors. He also inspires people struggling with grief to use writing as a way to find healing.https://johndedakis.com/Welcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!! I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!  The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU! Are you ready?  Then it's time...To Step Up to the [email protected]

Joining us now is journalist, novelist, and writing coach John DeDakis [deh-DAY-kiss]. John is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." During John's 45-year career in journalism, he was a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency. John is the author of six award-winning mystery-suspense-thriller novels, plus he's a manuscript editor and motivational speaker. John's specialty is helping wannabe writers become published authors. He also ins...

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