The Word Weaver Podcast

The best podcast for writers! Learn how to write a book, listen to author interviews, and get tangible writing tips, advice, motivation and inspiration to achieve your dream of writing a book.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Episodes: 96
Years Active: 2018 - 2025

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Ch. 96 | Author Emma Knight on The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

Show Notes It was an honour to speak with the talented, thoughtful, and truly lovely Emma Knight, author of the buzzy debut, THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE COMMON OCTOPUS (just announced as Read With Jenna’s…

Sat 04 Jan 2025

Ch. 95 | The #1 Hack to Becoming a Successful Author Today: Mastering the Act As If Technique

Show Notes In today's episode of the Word Weaver Podcast, I share the ONE THING you can do RIGHT NOW to start achieving your wildest writing dreams and become the successful published author you've …

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Ch. 94 | Marguerite Sheffer, Winner of the Iowa Short Fiction Award, on The Man in the Banana Trees

Show Notes On today’s episode of the Word Weaver, I’m joined by New Orleans author Marguerite Sheffer, winner (!!!) of the Iowa Short Fiction Award, for her debut short story collection, The Man in …

Wed 04 Dec 2024

Ch. 93 | Top 5 Productivity Hacks to Become a More Efficient Writer

Show Notes In the latest episode of the Word Weaver, I share my top five productivity tips and tricks to help you become a more efficient writer. From the pomodoro technique to eat the frog to the e…

Sun 24 Nov 2024

Ch. 92 | Anna Julia Stainsby on How Her University Thesis Became a Sought-After Debut Novel

Show Notes Honduran-Canadian Author Anna Julia Stainsby joins me on the pod to discuss her debut novel, THE AFTERPAINS, a tender and heartbreaking portrait of two families coping with grief, isolati…

Thu 14 Nov 2024

Ch. 91 | Bookshop Bucket List Live from Lisbon!

Show Notes This week's episode is coming to you live from Lisbon, Portugal where I dish on all things Bookshop Bucket List, including an exclusive teaser… Word Weaver Podcast Links Show Notes: lou…

Wed 30 Oct 2024

Ch. 90 | Chelsea Bieker on Madwoman, Motherhood, Matcha & So Much More!

Show Notes One of my favourite conversations to date! I adore Chelsea Bieker and her latest bestseller, MADWOMAN, is a masterpiece. Praised by the New York Times as a “brilliant depiction of the lon…

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Ch. 89 | The Secret Sauce to Writing Success: 3 Must-Have Traits for Aspiring Authors

Show Notes In this episode of the Word Weaver Podcast, I'm sharing the secret sauce to writing success (and no, it doesn't involve cooking pasta! lol) Tune in for the three key traits that I believe…

Fri 18 Oct 2024

Ch. 88 | Author Charlene Carr on Self vs. Traditional Publishing & How Her 10th Book Made it Big

Show Notes Join me for a candid chat with author Charlene Carr on self vs. traditional publishing, how her 10th book made it big, the mindset shift you need while querying literary agents, managing …

Wed 09 Oct 2024

Ch. 87 | How to Plan For a Successful Solo Writing Retreat

Show Notes In this episode, I dive into the essential steps for crafting your perfect solo writing retreat. Whether you're seeking solitude to brainstorm a new project or looking to complete a draft…

Wed 02 Oct 2024

Ch. 86 | Literary It Girls + Inside the Sally Rooney Intermezzo Launch Party with Sophia June

SOPHIA JUNE is a culture writer in NYC (formerly NYLON magazine and the New York Times) and the co-founder of Language Arts, a literary newsletter about the books you actually want to read. We chat a…

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Ch. 85 | Mindful (and Demure) Life Lessons I've Learned Lately on Savouring Simple Pleasures MY BIRTHDAY EPISODE

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Ch. 84 | #1 NYT Bestselling Author Carley Fortune is Taking the Literary World by Storm

New York Times Bestselling Author Carley Fortune is our generation's Taylor Swift of the literary world. She's taken the romance genre by storm with over 2 million books sold worldwide and 4 books in…

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Ch. 83 | VIRGO SEASON! What's in my Tote Bag? Writing Stationary & Back to School Supplies

It's Virgo Season! Happy September! The Fall Equinox isn't until September 22, so still time to enjoy the last gasps of summer, but to kick off my favourite month/season, I thought it'd be fun to do …

Wed 04 Sep 2024

Ch. 82 | I'm Struggling...An Honest Chat About Writer's Burnout and How to Get Through It

Show Notes I’ve been struggling behind the scenes to find my balance as a new mom and a solo “authorpreneur.” An honest chat about writer’s burnout, how it differs from writer's block, how to get th…

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Ch. 81 | Bestselling Historical Fiction Author Bryn Turnbull on The Berlin Apartment, Dark Nights of the Soul, and the Best Fountain Pens

Show Notes I caught up with international bestselling author Bryn Turnbull at her cottage in the week leading up to the launch of her fourth historical fiction novel (and part psychological thriller…

Wed 21 Aug 2024

Ch. 80 | Why Do You Have Your Best Ideas In The Shower? (The Shower Thoughts Effect)

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