Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast.
I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonfiction books, sharing step-by-step actions each week you can take immediately to get closer each week to your wildest writing dreams, whether you’re writing your first book, or your tenth, all while making the process inspiring and fun.
If you want your book to get published, read, loved, and shared with readers all over the world, I’ll address the questions that are sooo hard to find answers for.
Is your writing good enough to be published in today’s market? What are the unwritten rules that can make agents, publishers, and readers give your book 5-star reviews? Do you have what it takes to make it as a writer? Hint: You definitely do, but nobody is born knowing how to write a terrific book, so join us to give yourself an advantage over all the other books out there by adding to your writing skills, and getting the straight goods on the industry.
In this weekly show, I’ll bring you writing techniques, best practices, motivation, inspirational stories from real live authors out there making it in the world, and actionable advice that can help you turn that book you’re writing into the bestseller you know deep down that it can be. I’ll even share the tangible, step-by-step writing advice that I used to escape her daily grind of being a corporate executive to make a living doing all things writing, and living my best creative life. I’ll be interviewing top writing experts and authors who give you the straight goods on what it takes to make it as a writer. Knowing these writing truths has given me the opportunity to work with thousands of writers over the past decade who have seen their writing dreams come true, and doors open for them that they hadn’t even thought of when they started their journey.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels on your book’s draft and get serious about making your writing the best it can be, don't miss an episode – subscribe or follow today, and visit my website at www.suzyvadori.com for more writing resources and updates.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
21. Q&A with Suzy: NaNoWriMo, AI, Author Platforms, and More!
In this Q&A episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy tackles timely questions about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the writing i…
20. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Action/Adventure with Muhammad
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live coaching for Muhammad’s action-adventure story, The Well. Muhammad, a Nigerian writer, shares his vision for crafting a st…
19. Tackling Your Self Edit: What can you do yourself vs. needing an editor?
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy walks listeners through the process of self-editing, offering practical strategies for writers to refine their manuscripts before seeki…
18. Behind the Scenes: What Will Make Your Query Jump Out of an Agent’s Slush Pile
In this episode, Suzy goes beyond the basics to discover how to get your query letter noticed.
Topics include, the competitive nature of querying, statistics on the number of queries ag…
17. Q&A Session from the Fall Two Day Writing Retreat Part 2
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy answers questions from participants at the two-day writing retreat held at the end of September. She provides valuable insights on vario…
16. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Memoir with Susan McKelvey
In this powerful episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live feedback on a page from Susan McKelvey’s memoir. Susan shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her husband and…
15. Q&A Session from the Fall Two Day Writing Retreat Part 1
"And so the biggest thing that an agent is going to be looking for, or a reader, anybody, to catch them, to hook them right on that first page, which is really important, is why should …
14. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Women's Fiction with Bobbi Jo Beaver
"And so your opening page is really a contract with your reader, right? And so you want to give them a taste of what it is that they're going to read."- Suzy
In this episode of Show Do…
13. Interview with Tanasha Martin: Finishing an Entire Novel
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy sits down with Tanasha Martin, a talented writer working on her first young adult fantasy novel. Tanasha shares her journey from writing…
12. Interview with Author Felicity George: Traditionally Publishing a Romance Series
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy interviews Felicity George, author of the Gentlemen of London series. Felicity shares her journey from writing her first practice novel …
11. Q&A Session from the Day of Inspiration Summit (Part 3)
"Every story has already been written. It's just never been written by you. And the way that you do it is going to be different." - Suzy
In this episode, originally recorded during the D…
10. Interview with Author Sheri T. Joseph: Going the Hybrid Publishing Route
In this week's episode of Show, don't Tell Writing, host Suzy Vadori sits down with author Sheri T. Joseph to delve into the intricacies of hybrid publishing. Sheri shares her unique jo…
9. Interview with Jennie Nash: Breaking Into the Writing Industry
"The skills are table stakes... but what differentiates a good book from a great book is that something of you comes out in that story." — Jennie Nash
In this episode of Show Don't Tel…
8. Q&A Session from the Day of Inspiration Summit (Part 2)
“What I like to do with writers is when you've got like a ton of suggestions on a revision pass, just deal with them one at a time. That's all you can do”
In this Q&A episode, Suzy dives…
7. On Writing Your First Book: What I Wish I Could Bottle and Gift to You to Help You Write It Faster
"If there's one thing I always want to share with writers, it's that all the work has to get done. No beta reader, editor, or publisher is going to do it for you. You've got to do it. …
6. Q&A Session from the Day of Inspiration Summit (Part 1)
In this engaging Q&A session, recorded live during the Day of Inspiration Summit, Suzy Vadori addresses a range of questions from aspiring writers. Suzy dives into the intricacies of wr…
5. Practical tips to tackle a manuscript/book that’s too long without cutting the scenes you love
Episode 5: Practical tips to tackle a book/manuscript that’s too long without cutting the scenes you love
In this episode, Suzy discusses the importance of adhering to word count norms i…
4. Interview with Author Jessica Bull: Traditionally Publishing a Mystery Novel
Episode 4: Interview with Author Jessica Bull: Traditionally Publishing a Mystery Novel
"Writing in the tradition of Austen Fiction is inviting people to compare your writing to the grea…
3. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Historical Fiction with Wayne
Episode 3: Show, don’t Tell Page Submission: Historical Fiction with Wayne
Welcome to another episode of Show Don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori! In this episode, Suzy offers a live coa…
2. Four Must Haves at the Top of Every Scene in Your Book
Episode 2: Four Must-Haves at the Top of Every Scene in Your Book
In this episode of "Show Don't Tell Writing," Suzy Vadori delves into the critical elements that need to be at the top o…