Way-Word Writers Podcast

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A publishing podcast for every writer, illuminating the publishing industry with episodes focused on craft, marketing, business, and mental health for writers of all experience levels.

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Episode Date
EPISODE 85: A Discussion About POV with Macmillan Editor Emily Settle
Sep 02, 2025
EPISODE 84: Pursuing an MFA: A Conversation with Michelle Collins Anderson
Aug 26, 2025
EPISODE 83: Exploring the Art of Writing Westerns with Doug Osgood
Aug 19, 2025
EPISODE 82: Navigating Networking for Writers: Tips, Experiences, and Strategies
Aug 12, 2025
EPISODE 81: Inside BookTok, Romantasy & Intersectionally Diverse Publishing with TOR Editor Aje Roberts
Aug 04, 2025
EPISODE 80: PART 2: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Turmaud
Jul 28, 2025
EPISODE 79: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Termeaud
Jul 21, 2025
EPISODE 78: I've Signed With An Agent: NOW WHAT?
Jul 14, 2025
EPISODE 77: Nurturing Memoir Writing with Wendy Dale: Insights, Structure, and Emotional Resonance
Jul 07, 2025
EPISODE 76: Mastering Author Branding and Platform Building with PR Strategist Gretchen Schafer and Author Nicole Meyer
Jul 01, 2025
EPISODE 75: Surviving Conferences as an Introvert with the Way-Word Writers CoHosts
Jun 24, 2025
EPISODE 74: Protecting Writers: Insights from Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware
Jun 17, 2025
EPISODE 73: The Literary AI Revolution: Navigating New Frontiers with the Way-Word Writers Co-Hosts
Jun 09, 2025
EPISODE 72: ​Writing Different Age Categories and Characters with Author Leslie J. Wyatt: A Love Affair with Words
Jun 03, 2025
EPISODE 71: Cover Design, Marketing, and Advertising Insights from Successful Indie Author Jamie Dalton
May 26, 2025
EPISODE 70: Character Backstory and Myth with Academic Turned Bestselling Author, Karen Odden
May 20, 2025
EPISODE 69: From Advertising to Aliens: Author Zach Von Zonk Reveals Insights on How to Captivate Your Audience
May 13, 2025
EPISODE 68: Writing Support Systems: Leveraging Critique Partners for Growth PART 2
May 07, 2025
EPISODE 67: Writing Support Systems: Leveraging Critique Partners for Growth PART 1
Apr 29, 2025
​EPISODE 66: Mastering Social Media for Authors with Expert Emily Ritter
Apr 22, 2025
EPISODE 65: The Journey of Small Publisher Founder Karen Chan, CEO of Gloo Books: Inclusivity in Children's Literature
Apr 15, 2025
EPISODE 64: Proposals and Persistence: Unlocking Nonfiction Success with Author Nicki Jacobsmeyer
Apr 14, 2025
​EPISODE 63: Harnessing the Power of Traditional Media with Valerie Battle Kienzle
Apr 01, 2025
EPISODE 62: Breaking Into Author Visits and Public Speaking with Author, Educator, and Speaker, Shannon Anderson
Mar 24, 2025
​EPISODE 61: Mastering Manuscript Revision: A Conversation with Macmillan Editor Carina Licon
Mar 17, 2025
EPISODE 60: Multi-Book Deals and Writing on Deadline with Award-Winning Author (and Co-Host) Stephanie Bearce
Mar 10, 2025
EPISODE 59: Film & Foreign Rights for Self-Published Authors with Vera Raye
Mar 03, 2025
EPISODE 58: A Journey From Editor to Cozy Mystery Author: Editing and Writing with Lisa Q. Matthews
Feb 24, 2025
​EPISODE 57: Sorting Queries and Choosing The Next Client: One Agent's Perspective
Feb 17, 2025
EPISODE 56: Guide to Writing Contests and the 50 Precious Words Contest with Author Vivian Kirkfield
Feb 10, 2025
EPISODE 55: Insights with Anthony Award-Winning Thriller Author Simon Wood: Crafting Suspense and Plot Twists
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 54: Navigating ​Awards in the Literary Landscape​ with ​USA Today Award Winning Author Nicole Evelina
Jan 27, 2025
​EPISODE 53: A New Publishing Model with CEO Matt Kay and Co-Founder and President Meghan Harvey of Bindery Books
Jan 20, 2025
EPISODE 52: Way-Word Writers' Anniversary Special: First Page Critiques
Jan 13, 2025
EPISODE 51: Narrative Voice with Feiwel & Friends Editor Foyinsi Adegbonmire
Jan 05, 2025
EPISODE 50: Celebrating the Way-Word Writers Community and Looking Ahead to 2025
Dec 17, 2024
EPISODE 49: Writing Authentically About Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Cristie Ritz King
Dec 10, 2024
EPISODE 48: How to Think Like an Editor with Publishing Expert Naomi Kirsten: Balancing Creative Vision and Market Realities
Dec 02, 2024
EPISODE 47: ​Unlocking the Indie Publishing Path with Hybrid Author Darcy Pattison
Nov 25, 2024
EPISODE 46: Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Insights from Way-Word Writers Co-Hosts
Nov 18, 2024
EPISODE 45: Creating Financial Stability for Authors: Learning the Art of Creatorpreneurship with Financial Advisor and Author Anna Orenstein-Cardona
Nov 11, 2024
EPISODE 44: Become a Social Media Pro with Kathleen Sweeney From BookBrush
Nov 04, 2024
EPISODE 43: Some of Our Favorite Craft Books And Why We Love Them
Oct 28, 2024
EPISODE 42: Ghostwriting Mastery, A Behind the Scenes Interview with Ghostwriter Loren Stephens
Oct 21, 2024
EPISODE 41: PART 2: The Acquisitions Process Unveiled with Little, Brown Editor Leyla Erkan
Oct 14, 2024
EPISODE 40: PART 1: Exploring and Explaining The Acquisitions Process
Oct 07, 2024
RE-VISION RETREAT: April 24-28, 2025 with Leyla Erkan of Christy Ottaviano Books/Hachette
Oct 02, 2024
EPISODE 39: PART TWO: The Eight Stages of the Literary Life with Bethany Hegedus, Author and Founder of The Writing Barn
Sep 30, 2024
EPISODE 38: PART ONE: The Eight Stages of the Literary Life with Bethany Hegedus, Author and Founder of The Writing Barn
Sep 23, 2024
EPISODE 37: How to Utilize Tropes In Your Writing with Author Jennifer E. Hilt and The Trope Thesaurus
Sep 16, 2024
EPISODE 36: Between the Lines: Editor's Edition with Kade Dishmon of Holiday House Publishing
Sep 09, 2024
EPISODE 35: Navigating Plotting Pitfalls with Author Meredith Tate
Sep 02, 2024
EPISODE 34: Time Management for Writers with Way-Word Writers Co-Hosts Nicki Jacobsmeyer, Stephanie Bearce, and Heather Cashman
Aug 26, 2024
EPISODE 33: Breaking Down the Elements In Story with Best Selling Author Ines Johnson
Aug 14, 2024
EPISODE 32: Writing Women Who Inspire: Historical Fiction From Manuscript to Market with Hybrid Author Pat Waller
Aug 13, 2024
EPISODE 31: Synopsis Writing: The Whys and Hows with Talcott Notch Agent, Amy Collins
Aug 05, 2024
EPISODE 30: Research Hacks/The Importance of Research in Writing
Jul 29, 2024
EPISODE 29: Using Theme to Enhance Your Story with Author Jody Feldman
Jul 23, 2024
EPISODE 28: The Art of Writing Historical Fiction with Sarah Angleton
Jul 16, 2024
EPISODE 27: The Indie Bookseller Experience: Insights for Writers
Jul 08, 2024
EPISODE 26: Unveiling the Past: Writing Family History with Author Parnaz Foroutan
Jul 01, 2024
EPISODE 25: Navigating the Agent Call: Essential Tips and Insights
Jun 25, 2024
EPISODE 24: Exploring Emotional Arcs in Picture Books with Jess Townes
Jun 17, 2024
EPISODE 23: Mastering Story Graphing with Brad R. Cook: Visualizing Story Arcs for Better Writing
Jun 10, 2024
EPISODE 22: Writing True Crime with Author Vicki Irwin
Jun 04, 2024
EPISODE 21: Money, Money, Money (In Publishing)
May 27, 2024
EPISODE 20: Write Fearless, Edit Smart, Get Published With Editor Lisa Mangum
May 20, 2024
Episode 19: The Hero Is You with S&S Editorial Director Kendra Levin
May 13, 2024
EPISODE 18: The Art of World Building with Agent and Fantasy Author Michelle Hauck: From Ideas to Epic Landscapes
May 06, 2024
EPISODE 17: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Apr 29, 2024
EPISODE 16: Writing and Mental Health with Therapists Dr. Haleh and Chris Massey
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 15: How to Make Realistic Scenes with Street Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: THE GRIM READER by Miffie Seideman
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 14: Deep Dive into Character Development: Pro Tips from Charlesbridge Editor Karen Boss
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 13: Marketing Before Writing: Mia Brody's Unique Path to Romance Writing Success
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 12: Book Deal + No Agent = NOW WHAT!?
Mar 25, 2024
Episode 11: Crafting Depth in Characters with Nikki Lenz: An Enneagram Approach
Mar 18, 2024
Episode 10: Self Care and Stretches for Writers with Dr. Erica Patton, Chiropractor
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 9: The Descriptive Thesaurus Collection With Co-Author Becca Puglisi
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 8: Getting Ghosted (By Agents and Editors)
Feb 26, 2024
Episode 7: The Top Craft Issue (And Other Helpful Tidbits) With Big-5 Editor Susan Chang
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Mental Health with Dr. Tasha Golden
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 5: The Hybrid Publishing Path With Author Lee Tobin McClain
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 4: The Self Publishing Path with Bestselling Author Bridget E. Baker
Jan 29, 2024
Episode 3: The Small (but mighty) Publishing Path With Bestselling Author Tamara Grantham
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 2: The Traditional Publishing Path
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 1: Introducing Way-Word Writers
Jan 08, 2024
Launch Announcement!
Nov 09, 2023