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
285. Myths, Fairy Tales, and Memoir with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
Author and professor Elisabeth Sharp McKetta discusses how to create memoir using fairy tale, why you should do it, and how to give yourself space to be creative with your truth.
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284. How to Start Your Novel with Donna Levin
Author and teacher Donna Levin talks about advice for beginning your book, what it means to "just write," and gives tips for getting to the end of that first draft.
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283. Is Formal Writing Training Necessary for Writing Success? With Paul Brooks
Author and Page Turnerz host Paul Brooks talks about whether formal training for writers is necessary and how you can kickstart your writing on your own time.
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282. Editing for EFL Writers with Mekiya Outini
Award-winning author and editor Mekiya Outini discusses the differences in editing for EFL writers, why editing should be a collaborative effort, and also gives advice on how to improve…
281. Reasons to Join a Writing Group with Tiffany Aurora
Author Tiffany Aurora discusses the differences between a writing group and a critique group, the benefits of a writing group, and what you should do to find one.
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280. Creating Characters Who Inspire with DiAnn Mills
Author DiAnn Mills explains the importance of fleshed-out characters and character flaws, and how to create a compelling narrative journey that leaves the audience feeling optimistic.
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279. Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Polly Holyoke
Author and teacher Polly Holyoke talks about what middle grade fiction is, how to successfully develop a middle grade story, and why it is so important for younger audiences.
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278. What is Flash Fiction? With Veronica Klash
Author and editor Veronica Klash talks about what is flash fiction, its importance, and how flash fiction can improve your writing skills.
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277. The Importance of Vulnerability in Memoir with Christopher Morris
Author Christopher Morris discusses his memoir We Are All Made of Scars, and the benefits and challenges of writing memoir.
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276. How to Turn Your Book into a Movement with Jennifer Jane Young
Author and life coach Jennifer Jane Young discusses how she created a movement, what a movement is, and how you can make your book into its own movement.
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275. What to Know About RARE with Frankie Diane Mallis
Author Frankie Diane Mallis discusses the worldwide reader event RARE, what you can expect from these events, and some unexpected discoveries you can make while attending.
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274. Keeping Up the Pace with Ryan Steck
Author and Book Spy Ryan Steck discusses pacing, how it has evolved, and gives tips on how to set the best pace for your book.
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273. Writing Dystopian Fiction with Liz Shipton
Author and pirate Liz Shipton discusses writing dystopian fiction, the tropes embedded within the genre, and why readers still enjoy it.
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272. How to Bring Your Setting to Life with Cheryl Grey Bostrom
Author and photographer Cheryl Grey Bostrom discusses how to write setting without cliches and the effects of characters on setting.
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271. How to Strive for Excellence in Your Storytelling with Steven James
Bestselling author Steven James discusses his insights on storytelling, structure, and the craft of writing.
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270. Working with a Small Press with Ari Rosenschein
Author and musician Ari Rosenschein discusses the pros, cons, and fun facts about working with a small press that can help your writing journey.
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269. How to Write About a Music Scene with Jean Burgess
Author Jean Burgess discusses how to incorporate music into your book, what research goes into it, and reveals a few secrets about her book That Summer She Found Her Voice along the way…
268. Writing With Inclusion with Tonya Todd
Author, actress, and activist Tonya Todd talks about how to write with inclusivity, include it in your work, and how it can affect the readers' experience.
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267. How to Write About an Iconic Historical Figure with Phil Gramlich
Podcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure.
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266. The Specificity of Language with Eli Burnstein
Author Eli Burnstein discusses the nuances of language and how he dives into the details in his new book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions.
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