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
Episodes
366 episodes
365. Humor and Hard Truths, with Matthew Check
Musician and debut author Matthew Check discusses his new memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, how he used humor to soften the harshness of reality, and gives his thoughts on the connection between music and writing.▬St...
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Episode 365
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25:01
364. Eco Thrillers and Inspiring Hope, with Dheepa R. Maturi
Author and former lawyer Dheepa R. Maturi discusses eco-thrillers, the importance of balance in dystopian literature and hopeful endings, and also gives advice on how to stop your doomscrolling in the first Writing and Editing epi...
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Episode 364
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24:01
363. Basing Stories on True Events, with Stephanie Landsem
Author Stephanie Landsem talks about family history, incorporating it into your story, and all of the consequences that can follow in a special episode of Writing and Editing.Listen to it with your own family or find that q...
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Episode 363
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23:22
362. Subverting Expectations: The New Genre of Feminist Thriller, with Charlene Wang
Special guest and author Charlene Wang discusses the feminist thriller, how her novel, I'll Follow You, is a fresh take, and how the modern age is influencing the genre's direction.▬Stop by Charlene's website:...
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Episode 362
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25:57
361. Division and Unity, with Chip Webster
Author and executive coach Chip Webster discusses divisions in humanity, the healing properties of writing and poetry, and why it takes a village to create a book.▬Visit Chip's website:
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Episode 361
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20:50
360. Family Drama and Hidden Secrets, with Robin W. Pearson
Former editor and author Robin W. Pearson stops by to discuss fictional family drama, how to keep the age-old genre fresh, and the importance of writing about these dysfunctional dynamics.▬Visit Robin's website:
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Episode 360
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27:35
359. Going to Hollywood: Behind the Scenes, with Noël Stark
Author and Hollywood-jack-of-all-trades Noël Stark stops by to talk about setting your book in Hollywood, gives a peak behind the curtains on set, and shows how there are still fresh new ideas in a popular genre.CW: Mention of eating ...
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Episode 359
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26:19
358. Emotional Honesty for Younger Audiences, with Donna Galanti
Author Donna Galanti discusses balancing deep emotional truths with childhood innocence in kid's fiction and how this could be important to incorporate into your writing as well.▬Visit Donna's website:
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Episode 358
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24:38
357. Entertainment and Education: Writing for Kids, with Terri Lilga
Author and former teacher Terri Lilga talks about striking the right balance while crafting a children's book, how to make the educational part exciting, and gives tips on bringing your vision to life.▬Visit Terri's website:
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Episode 357
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20:54
356. Messages of Hope in Hopeless Worlds, with Tim Weed
Author Tim Weed swings by to discuss the inherent darkness of the dystopian genre, why he plants seeds of hope amidst it all, and how this can parallel the stories of real life.▬Learn more from Tim's website:
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Episode 356
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25:02
355. Beyond Dystopian: Metaphysical Horror, with Ally Walker
With one last thrill from the season of horror, actress and author Ally Walker discusses metaphysical horror, how it's carved a niche in-between horror and dystopia, and just how it can hold a mirror up to reality.And to give a final tre...
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Episode 355
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23:48
354. Humor and Horror: The Magic of Genre Blending, with Grace Daly
Author Grace Daly stops by to talk about the commonalities of horror and comedy, how she puts those to use in The Scald-Crow, and why balancing two genres can set your writing apart.▬Learn more on Grace's website:...
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Episode 354
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28:37
353. Two Eras, One Book, with Sarah Landenwich
Author Sarah Landenwich talks about writing dual timelines in different centuries, walking the line of parallel stories, and why she loves this style of writing (and why you'll love it too).▬Find more information on Sarah's web...
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Episode 353
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24:32
352. An Investigation into Time, with Flavia Brunetti
Humanitarian and author Flavia Brunetti talks about time, how it is usually described in works of fiction, and finding new perspectives on time in her book Web of Time.▬Discover more about Flavia on her website:
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Episode 352
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24:02
351. Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? An Analyzation of Early Adulthood with Eli Rallo
Author, lifestyle expert, and creator Eli Rallo discusses her new book, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, the experience of imposter syndrome, and the rise of the quarter-life crisis in the latest episode of the Writing an...
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Episode 351
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26:34
350. Writing With Respect: A Lesson in Historical Writing, with Wendy Holden
Author and journalist Wendy Holden shares her book The Teacher of Auschwitz, discusses the importance of writing about historical events, and how you can do so while respecting those who have lived through them.▬Visit ...
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Episode 350
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27:46
349. Finding Horror in the Familiar, with Brian Asman
Surprise guest and author, Brian Asman, talks about his process of finding horror in the familiar, how that can create some of the scariest scenarios, and discusses tropes in the horror genre in this special episode that kicks off a spooky-fill...
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Episode 349
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24:05
348. Tips and Tales from a Ghostwriter, with Alison McBain
Author and editor Alison McBain discusses her experience ghostwriting, what goes into that job, and how that can even inform your own writing process.▬Take a look at Alison's website:
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Episode 348
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26:31
347. What is Autofiction and How to Write it, with Nick Berg
Author Nick Berg stops by to talk about the concept of autofiction, how it offers different opportunities than memoir, and how you can tell the truth through fiction.▬Swing by Nick's website:
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Episode 347
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27:19
346. Humanizing Science Fiction with Brad C. Anderson
Author and professor Brad C. Anderson discusses the importances of realistic characters in sci fi, the role of fear in the genre, and how the term "hero" can be subjective.▬Visit Brad's website and grab a copy of his
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Episode 346
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23:17
345. What are Techno Thrillers and How to Write Them with Charles Breakfield
Author Charles Breakfield stops by to break down what techno thrillers are, how to create their unique high stakes, and gives some insight into how he and his co-author, Rox Burkey, dive into worldbuilding.▬Visit Charles's and ...
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Episode 345
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23:24
344. How Visuals Can Create Character Driven Stories with Stan Yan
Author and illustrator Stan Yan talks about how the right balance of visuals and dialogue can create a strong story, what to consider when crafting your visuals, and how he pulled everything together to create The Many Misfortunes of E...
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Episode 344
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34:53
343. History, Crime, and Fiction: Striking a Balance Between Genres with Joe McClean
Screenwriter and director-turned-author Joe McClean discusses blending genres, finding the right balance of historical accuracy and fiction, and gives a lesson on the importance of history.▬Visit Joe's website:
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Episode 343
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28:05