Writing and Editing
Writing and Editing is a podcast for authors that takes a whole-person approach to everything related to writing and editing. Listen in each Thursday for a new twenty-five-minute episode with an author or industry expert. All episodes are freely available in audio wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Jennia D'Lima
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
106. Self-Love, Indie Publishing, and Building a Community
My guest is Diane Hatz, who indie-published her book Rock Gods & Messy Monsters in September 2022. She also has a substack called Next Draft. In the 1990s, Diane worked at major and in…
105. A One-Woman Comedy Show about Infertility
My guest today is Meirav Zur. She is a theatre performer, producer, writer, and director. Her latest show is Inconceivable: The Totally True One-Woman Semi-Fertile Quasi-“Musical.”
104. Of Writing and Vaginas
My guest today is Karin Freeland, who is a life coach and the author of The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir.
103. The Changing Usage of “Not Necessarily”
I discuss how the phrase "not necessarily" seems to be taking on a new meaning.
102. In Memory of Smart Comic Writing
This episode, published on the 12th anniversary of the death of standup comedian Greg Giraldo, covers his life, his writing, and his character.
Further info:
- Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's …
101. What a Voiceover Actor Does
My guest today is Maccabee Griffin. He’s a voiceover actor and podcaster.
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Announcements:
- I successfully appealed the removal of episode 60 of my podcast from YouTube because they had s…
100. I’ve Been Censored
Wayne reacts to the notice he received from YouTube that one of the podcast audio episodes he had uploaded there had been removed for violating community standards.
99. The Book I'm Writing
Wayne provides an update on the book he's writing, My Sam Johnson: A Biography for General Readers.
98. Editing and Publishing Scams
Wayne discusses two examples of what may be scams he came across on Instagram, one to get your short book published and making money for you (and with a double-your-money-back guarantee…
97. Indie Writing, Music, Filmmaking—and Editing
My guest today is James Noll, who practices those first three arts and also has a friend who helps him with the fourth one. (One of his books is available for free BTW.) He has also bee…
96. Media, the State of the World, and Irreverence
My guest today is Natasha Mott. Natasha is many things. A neuroscientist, a writer, a host of two podcasts, Syllojism and NeoAcademia. She describes herself as an "ex-academic, former s…
95. Adult Problems and Children’s Books
My guest today is Marcy Pusey. Marcy has a wide range of ability and experience. She’s a writer of books on adult trauma as well as books for children. She says that her "jam" is "anyth…
94. Two Aspects of the Singular They, and How Texting Is Not Destroying Your Kids’ Literacy
Today’s episode is a continuation of my conversation with Dr. Valerie Fridland, who is a professor of linguistics in the English department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She’s also…
93. Dictionaries, and Changes and Development in the English Language
My guest today is Dr. Valerie Fridland, who is a professor of linguistics in the English department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She’s also more publically engaged than many lingu…
92. A Book about the Worst Movie Ever Made
My guest for this episode is Adam Rosen, who has been a writer and editor in both print and digital publishing since 2008. He has spent his time editing nonfiction books and articles, a…
91. (Hand)writing Analysis
The topic of this episode is a bit of an indulgence for me. It’s about writing, yes, but specifically about handwriting, and even more specifically about handwriting analysis. I’ve alwa…
90. Clarity and Style in Academic and Creative Writing
Becca Babcock teaches creative and academic writing at Dalhousie University, as well as English and Canadian Studies. She has also published two works of fiction, a collection of linked…
89. 15 Details Your Proofreader Will Notice but You Won’t
Wayne provides examples of minute, exquisite details that a professional proofreader is likely to notice, and makes a plea that you have a professional look at your proofs and not just …
88. Differences between Academic Writing and Fiction Writing for a New Novelist
My guest on this episode is Nancy K. Napier, who is Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University. She has published widely on organizational creativity, innovation, and eme…
87. Philosophy, Comedy, and the World’s Problems
My guest on this episode is John Gibbs, who’s a retired lecturer in cultural studies and US politics, as well as a podcaster on philosophy and popular culture. He and his fellow members…