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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Ch. 76 | Sliding into Author DMs, the Brooklyn Literary Scene, Creativity & Motherhood with Lauryn Chamberlain
Show Notes
Join me for a candid conversation with my friend, Northwestern grad and Brooklyn-based author of FRIENDS FROM HOME and WHO WE ARE NOW, Lauryn Chamberlain on how to build literary communit…
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Ch. 75 | Getting My Pink Back & How to Get Out of a Writing Slump
Show Notes
Did you know that flamingos lose their pink colour while caring for their young, but as the children grow and mature they eventually get their pink back? In today's episode, I share how t…
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Ch. 74 | I Was Scared of Losing my Identity as a Writer When I Became a Mother
Welcome back to a brand new season of the Word Weaver Podcast! It's been a VERY hot minute since I last recorded an episode...and by hot minute, I mean it's been THREE YEARS since we last spoke. I'm …
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Ch. 73 | Three Things That Have Changed My Writing Life Lately
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share three things that have changed my writing life for the better lately including:
1. Kanban Board
2. Setting not only a daily, but also weekly word…
Wed 01 Dec 2021
Ch. 72 | Use the Rule of Three to Write Compelling Characters
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share how using the rule of three in your writing to create compelling character arcs can help raise the stakes in your novel.
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Wed 24 Nov 2021
Ch. 71 | Defining Your Book's Premise, Logline, and Elevator Pitch
Today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast is short and sweet, but imperative for a great story. Learning how to write a book premise, logline, and define your book’s elevator pitch is the first step …
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Ch. 70 | Author Lindsay Zier-Vogel on Her Debut Novel LETTERS TO AMELIA
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I have the pleasure of chatting with author Lindsay Zier-Vogel about her debut novel, LETTERS TO AMELIA. In our conversation, we discuss (amongst many thi…
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Ch. 69 | How to Handle Constructive Criticism as a Writer
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I chat about ways to handle constructive criticism and negative feedback as a writer. Writing and publishing books requires a level of vulnerability that …
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Ch. 68 | Colby Sharma, Speaker and Author of The Curveball
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I chat with Colby Sharma, speaker and author of THE CURVEBALL: A Story of Grit, Adversity, and Winning the Game of Life. Colby discusses his debut book, t…
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Ch. 67 | 5 Tips on Writing Great Book Blurb Descriptions
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share my top five tips on how to write a great book blurb. Your title and cover can grab a potential reader’s attention, but it’s your book description …
Thu 07 Oct 2021
Ch. 66 | Bestselling Historical Romance Author Rachel McMillan
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I have the pleasure of chatting with bestselling historical romance (and mystery) author, Rachel McMillan. Rachel has published over 16 books and counting…
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Ch. 65 | Why Internal Conflict is Key to Writing a Good Story
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I give a very brief (we are talking the briefest of brief) life update before I delve into why internal conflict is a necessary ingredient to any good sto…
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Ch. 64 | Liselle Sambury Author of Blood Like Magic
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I chat with Liselle Sambury, the Simon & Schuster debut novelist of BLOOD LIKE MAGIC, also an Indigo Staff Pick. Liselle is a wealth of knowledge on the t…
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Ch. 63 | Why Taking Writing Breaks is Important
Today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast is a short solo episode where I talk about why I’m currently taking a writing break and the importance of refilling your creative well. Available on all podc…
Wed 11 Aug 2021
Ch. 62 | Liz Hauck Author of Home Made
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I reunite with a Harvard classmate, Liz Hauck, the author of HOME MADE: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up, And What We Make When We Make Dinner, pub…
Thu 05 Aug 2021
Ch. 61 | How to Motivate Yourself to Write (Even When You Don't Want To)
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share a few tried and true tips 'n tricks on how to motivate yourself to write (even when you don’t want to). It’s summer and we’re slowly emerging from…
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Ch. 60 | Marlowe Granados Author of Happy Hour
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I get the chance to chat with the beautiful and brilliant Marlowe Granados. She’s a writer, filmmaker, and author of the debut novel HAPPY HOUR. I loved g…
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Ch. 59 | Life Lately Post Publication of my First Book
Today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast is short, but sweet. I wanted to introduce the new updated podcast branding and design look ~ a little sleeker, chicer, simpler and give a general life updat…
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Ch. 58 | BEHIND THE RED DOOR Book Launch Q&A
On today's chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I’m fresh from the launch of my debut book, BEHIND THE RED DOOR, and giving you my raw, real, honest answers to your book launch Q&A. Thank you for asking…
Sun 16 May 2021
Ch. 57 | Why You Need a DONE LIST with your TO DO List to Recognize Small Wins
On today's chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I explain why everyone needs a DONE LIST in their lives and how writing one has helped decrease my stress/overwhelm from my never-ending To Do List. My mo…
Wed 07 Apr 2021
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