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Characters Without StoriesPetty Dreadful, a Survivor - Breaking the Game with Rowan Zeoli (Deathmatch Island)Rowan Zeoli brings Petty Dreadful to the table. Petty is a rage-fueled, attention-seeking drag queen Playing to Win.Rowan and I discuss gender performance, radical imagination, and the parallels between reality television and actual plays.Petty Dreadful is built for Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee.Rowan Zeoli is a journalist covering the intersection of progressive thought and niche cultural movements. She is co-founder of Rascal News, a worker-owned, reader-supported, tabletop journalism outlet. Her work has also appeared in Polygon, Tripsitter, Autostraddle, and The Fandomentals; where she’s covered gender, psychedelics, and the largest de...
2025-02-151h 02
Attach Your RésuméRowan Zeoli Loves and Is Critical of Her Hobby, So You Can Be Too! How do you keep a separation between journalism and marketing when writing about a niche? Rowan can help you with that, like she did at Rascal for tabletop roleplaying games. "I graduated high school into Donald Trump's election and then I graduated college into the pandemic. Every major life milestone that I've had has been disrupted by some big unprecedented event. And I'm like, all right, well, I guess everything's gonna burn. So I might as well build something up from the ashes while it's burning. So that way when everything else is gone, I h...
2024-12-191h 06
The Ultimate RPG PodcastWorldbuilding with Rowan Zeoli!EPISODE SUMMARYJames joins Rowan Zeoli to build a setting using The Ultimate RPG Worldbuilding Guide!SHOW NOTESA journalist covering the intersection of progressive thought and niche cultural movements. Her work has appeared in Polygon, Tripsitter, Autostraddle, and The Fandomentals; where she’s covered gender, psychedelics, and the largest developments in actual play, from award winning indie programming to big budget productions. She is also co-founder of convention/non-profit WriteHive. She can be reached at rowan@rascal.news.
Rascal News!
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2024-08-131h 14
Reckless AttackReckless A-Talk: Rowan Zeoli (Rascal News)Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.I am as always your host GM Nathan, and I’m so excited to be back for our first full episode of 2024, PARTICULARLY with this wonderful and DARE I SAY NEWSWORTHY interview.I got to once again be a huge nerd about tabletop games AND about journalism, as...
2024-03-191h 20
AM I WRITE?46. STOP Being Afraid to Reach Out to Authors & Why Unagented or Small Press Might be for You | Patchree JonesPatchree Jones stars on this episode of Am I Write? Podcast to talk about the impact of the middle grade book genre and why she left the corporate world for it. Also discuss the pros of being an unagented, small press author and consider how you can build a marketable author brand naturally. ResourcesWebsite: patchreejones.comTwitter/X: https://x.com/PointsTangent?s=20BlueSky: @patchreejones.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patchreejones?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/patchreejonesInstagram...
2024-02-2131 min
Attempt AdventureRV Life, Travel, and Mental Health with Tyler WittkofskySupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/attemptadventure
In Season 3 Episode 18 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers are joined by Tyler Wittkofsky to talk about RV life, traveling by road across the US, food, drink, and mental health and travel. It's a packed episode with a ton of great content!
Follow Tyler at:
Tyler Wittkofsky | Author of Mindful Tales on Mental Health
Tea With Coffee Media - Tea With Coffee Media
We also discuss cookies, shady adventures, and more!
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2023-12-2959 min
The Write MindsetInside the Publishing Industry: Inked In Gray's Dakota Rayne Speaks About The Process Of PublishingHere's an interview with Author Dakota Rayne: Owner of Inked in Gray Indie Press; One of 3 WriteHive founders; Author; Editor; Social Worker Inked in Gray is an indie press dedicated to bringing to light stories that need to be told. We believe that everyone has a story to tell – a message for the world. Inked in Gray was created with this thought in mind. All of our efforts are focused on finding talented writers who are eager to push boundaries, tackle morally gray issues, and explore topics that dig deeper into our world. WriteHive is a collective of writers, editors, ag...
2023-08-241h 14
The Author's Preface#10 – Jacopo Della Quercia (Part One: The Monomyth)SKIP INTRO - (5:43) Today's preface comes courtesy of Jacopo Della Quercia, educator & author of numerous works including License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe. In pt.1 of the show, and utilizing the Star Wars franchise as a case study, Jacopo examines Joseph Campbell's Monomyth aka "The Hero's Journey." If you're interested in learning more about Jacopo's publications, check out his website or Twitter. SHOW NOTES:-The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) -Writehive (online writer’s conference, June 9-11, 2023) -Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You...
2023-05-262h 12
Afronauts PodcastJill Got a Book Deal!Join us as we celebrate Jill's book deal for her YA Dystopian Romance, THE DIVIDING SKY, out with Joy Revolution next Summer!
Add THE DIVIDING SKY on Goodreads!
Stay tuned for more info on the Afronauts Podcast's first hosted panel with WriteHive this summer!
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Website: https://www.afronautspod.com
Afronauts Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/afronautspod
2023-03-0628 min
Characters & ClassS2E7: Clumsy Performances & Licking EyeballsIn this special episode of Characters & Class, up-and-coming writer, Courtney Herring, joins us to create a character and talk about her fantasy trilogy. Courtney comes to us from Writer Hive. WriteHive is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping writers achieve their goals. They have a variety of events and programs dedicated to that purpose. They are run 100% by a group of dedicated volunteers passionate about providing opportunities to the writing community that are normally inhibited by financial means.
Check out writehive.org for more information.
2023-02-061h 18
Overtures with Lora MargerumEpisode 27: Rowan ZeoliOvertures Episode 27: Rowan Zeoli
On this episode, Lora interviews Rowan Zeoli, a storyteller, comedian, and editor based in NYC! On this episode we discuss their experiences in theatre as a non-binary person, their balance between comedy and editing, and how multiple creative mediums can all provide insight on each other.
**NOTE: When this episode was recorded, Rowan was using a different name, and they have given permission to have this episode remain as is with name updates throughout the title, description, and links.
You can get in contact with Rowan at:
https://www...
2022-08-2258 minThe Write MindsetThe Stars Aligned to Make Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Interview with Barney Cohen | Finding An AgentDakota Rayne and Carlin Thomas go into the detailed process of submitting a book to their publishing company, Inked In Gray. Elevating queer voices in publishing, allowing a platform for stories to be told, and turning their mission into action to help others. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset."Bio of company and missionInked in Gray Press is a small queer owned company that seeks to give marginalized creators a platform. Our mission is to provide a platform for stories that explore...
2022-08-1158 min
the Emerging Writers Series podcastA Real PrivilegeHost Kasey Rogers chats with author Bharat Krishnan about his political thrilled Privilege and his support of the WriteHive community.https://bharatkrishnan1213.wixsite.com/authorhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15640359.Bharat_Krishnanhttps://www.facebook.com/authorbharatkrishnanhttps://writehive.org
2022-06-0630 min
Wordcrash!!!A Victorian Era Detective and A pig named Chipmunk with Justine Manzano and Jim InfantinoFollow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame.
Jim Infantino
The Wakeful Wanderer's Guide: to Disillusionment
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09629P5GF
https://wakefulwanderer.com/product/wakeful-wanderers-guide-book2/
https://jiminfantino.com/
Justine Manzano
Website: https://justinemanzano.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinemanzanoauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/justine_manzano
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2022-04-2643 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastSpecial Episode - Inked in Gray InterviewHi, I’m S. Kaeth and welcome to this special, bonus episode of the Word Nerd Cafe. I’m here with Kota from Inked In Gray, a proud sponsor of WriteHive. We’ll be chatting a little bit about anthologies, what goes into them (besides the amazing stories, of course) and some of the unique challenges they can present, as well as the unique benefits they offer.Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Hannah - https://www.au...
2022-01-2626 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.28 - Breadcrumb, Not InfodumpIn the fourth episode in our Emotional Connection Series, S. Kaeth talks with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Maria Tureaud about how to achieve a strong emotional connection with the reader through doling out necessary information in breadcrumbs instead of dumping it all at once.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/S. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Maria Tureaud - https://mariatureaud.com/______________________Check out the...
2022-01-2631 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.27 - Deep Point of ViewIn the third episode in our Emotional Connection Series, S. Kaeth talks about deep point of view and how to achieve it with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Maria Tureaud.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/S. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Maria Tureaud - https://mariatureaud.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive.orgBecome a WriteHive Patron - https://patreon...
2022-01-2625 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.26 - Strategies to Weave Together A SceneIn the second episode in our Emotional Connection Series, S. Kaeth talks about weaving together a scene using with body language, actions and reactions, emotions, thoughts, and dialogue with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Maria Tureaud.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/S. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Maria Tureaud - https://mariatureaud.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive.orgBecome...
2022-01-2622 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.25 - Tying Emotional Connection to Character Goals and StakesIn the first episode in our Emotional Connection Series, S. Kaeth talks about tying the emotional connection to character goals and stakes with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Maria Tureaud.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/S. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Maria Tureaud - https://mariatureaud.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive.orgBecome a WriteHive Patron - https://patreon...
2021-07-0422 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.24 - How to Fix ToneIn the fourth episode in our Tone Series, S. Kaeth talks with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Hannah Kates about how to fix tone when it's not working for your story.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Hannah Kates - https://www.authorhannahkates.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive...
2021-07-0424 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.23 - How to Build/Create ToneIn the third episode in our Tone Series, S. Kaeth talks with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Hannah Kates about how to build tone using word choice, sentence structure, voice, and PoV.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Hannah Kates - https://www.authorhannahkates.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https...
2021-07-0424 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastSpecial Episode - Sword and Silk InterviewHi, I’m S. Kaeth and welcome to this special, bonus episode of the Word Nerd Cafe. I’m here with Laynie and MB from Sword and Silk Books, a proud sponsor of WriteHive. We’ll be chatting a little be about how they formed, what they’re looking for, what they have planned, and how authors can submit and research small presses when they are querying.Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://bookligh...
2021-07-0430 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.22 - Matching Your Opening Tone with Your Book Query/BlurbIn the second episode in our Tone Series, S. Kaeth talks with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Hannah Kates about the importance of matching the opening tone of your book's first pages with your query or book blurb, as well as discussing some strategies to try if you get stuck.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/...
2021-07-0428 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.21 - Tone: How Tone is Different From MoodIn the first episode in our Tone Series, S. Kaeth talks about the difference between tone and mood with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Hannah Kates.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Hannah Kates - https://www.authorhannahkates.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive.orgBecome a...
2021-07-0422 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.20 - Effective Ways to Integrate Internal and External ConflictIn the fourth episode in our Plot and Conflict Series, S. Kaeth chats with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Whitney Hill about how paying attention to your conflict can strengthen your character arcs and vice versa.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Whitney Hill - https://www.whitneyhillwrites.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/______________________Check out the...
2021-07-0419 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.19 - How to Show ConflictIn the third episode in our Plot and Conflict Series, S. Kaeth chats with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Whitney Hill about how to paying attention to your character arcs can strengthen the plot and conflict. Ad included from our sponsor, Sword and Silk Books: https://www.swordandsilkbooks.com/ .______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Whitney Hill - https://www.whitneyhillwrites.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS...
2021-07-0416 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.18 - How to Show ConflictIn the second episode in our Plot and Conflict Series, S. Kaeth chats with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Whitney Hill about how to show conflict in your beginning pages, including tips if you get stuck.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Whitney Hill - https://www.whitneyhillwrites.com/Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/______________________Check out the...
2021-07-0419 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.17 - Inciting Event vs. The HookIn the first episode in our Plot and Conflict Series, S. Kaeth talks about the difference between a hook and an inciting incident with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Whitney Hill______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Whitney Hill - https://www.whitneyhillwrites.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive...
2021-07-0418 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.16 - How to Find Your VoiceIn the final episode in our Voice Series, S. Kaeth talks about how to find your voice with Resident Editors and Guest Author Jessica Lewis.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Jessica Lewis https://www.authorjessicalewis.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive...
2021-07-0420 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp 15. - Elements of VoiceIn the third episode in our Voice Series, S. Kaeth talks about the different elements that make up a character's voice from their rhythm, to their cultural background, and more with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Jessica Lewis.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Jessica Lewis https://www...
2021-07-0425 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 14 - Types of Voice: Writer vs Narrator vs. CharacterIn the second episode in our Mood Series, S. Kaeth talks about the types of voice and how those voices are different coming from the Writer vs. the Narrator vs. the character with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Jessica Lewis.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Jessica Lewis...
2021-07-0420 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.13 - Voice: What is it and Why Do We Care?In the first episode of our Voice Series, S. Kaeth talks about what voice is, how to see voice, and how to start developing your own with Resident Editors and Guest Author Jessica Lewis.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Jessica Lewis - https://www.authorjessicalewis.com/______________________
2021-07-0421 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 12 - Tips to Create MoodIn the last episode in our Mood Series, S. Kaeth, our Resident Editors and Guest Author Denise Williams give some final tips on how to create mood in your first chapter!______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Denise Williams - https://www.denisewilliamswrites.com/______________________Check out...
2021-07-0419 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 11 - Mood ToolsIn the third episode in our Mood Series, S. Kaeth talks about the tools writers have to convey mood with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Denise Williams.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Denise Williams - https://www.denisewilliamswrites.com/______________________Check out the WriteHive...
2021-07-0419 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 10 How Mood Is DifferentIn the second episode in our Mood Series, S. Kaeth talks about how mood is different from tone and how you can convey mood through the narrator’s voice and the character’s reactions with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Denise Williams.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Deni...
2021-07-0417 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.9 - What is Mood and Why is it important?In the first episode in our Mood Series, S. Kaeth talks about what Mood is, how to determine the mood of your story, and way to help set the mood for yourself before writing your story with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Denise Williams.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/
2021-07-0423 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 8 - Character Thoughts on the WorldIn a hole in the ground there lived a word nerd.In the last episode of our February series on First Sentences, S. Kaeth talks about starting off your story by showing off your character's relationship to the world in which they live with our Resident Editors and Guest Author JRH Lawless.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/team
2021-07-0423 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 7 - Beginning With ActionIn the third episode in our First Sentences Series, S. Kaeth talks about starting off your story through the conflict of your character’s everyday actions (and the etymology of the word action) with our Resident Editors and Guest Author JRH Lawless.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/JRH La...
2021-07-0414 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 6 Viewing Through RelationshipsIn the second episode in our First Sentences Series, S. Kaeth talks about establishing characterization through your MC’s relationships, what your MC chooses to say about the people around them, and what they choose not to say, with our Resident Editors and Guest Author JRH Lawless.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/teamS. Kaeth - https://www.sk...
2021-07-0416 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 17 Differentiating Inciting Events and HooksIn the first episode in our Plot and Conflict Series, Skaeth talks about the difference between a hook and an inciting incident with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Whitney Hill
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Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:
Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/
Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/
Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/team
Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/
Whitney Hill - https://www.whitneyhillwrites.com/
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Check out the WriteHive Website - https://writehive.org
2021-05-1517 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 13 - Voice: What is it and Why Do We Care?In the first episode of our Voice Series, Skaeth talks about what voice is, how to see voice, and how to start developing your own with Resident Editors and Guest Author Jessica Lewis.
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Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:
Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/
Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/
Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/
Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/team
Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/
Jessica Lewis - https://www.authorjessicalewis.com/
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2021-04-0921 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp. 9 Mood: What is it and Why Is It Important?In the first episode in our Mood Series, Skaeth talks about what Mood is, how to determine the mood of your story, and way to help set the mood for yourself before writing your story with our Resident Editors and Guest Author Denise Williams.
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Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:
Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/
Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/
Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/
Carly - https://booklighteditorial.com/team
Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/
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2021-03-0523 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.5 - First SentencesCall me WordNerd. This episode is the first in our February series on Writing your Novel's opening lines! How do you craft a line that will be remembered for a hundred years? Do you write the first line first or last? Skaeth talks about these questions, and more, with our Resident Editors and Guest Author JRH Lawless.______________________Learn more about our incredible Resident Editors and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Megan - https://www.meg-edits.com/Carly...
2021-02-0517 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.4 Why First Events Are ImportantIn this Episode, Skaeth talks about dragons, goddesses, and how to use conflict in the opening scene to show your character’s emotional wound (without overwhelming them) with our Resident Editors Jeni Chapelle and Justine Manzano, along with special guest Author Dan Koboldt!Learn more about our amazing hosts and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Dan - http://dankoboldt.com/Check out the WriteHive Website for more in...
2021-01-2917 min
The Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.3 – What is Happening?In this Episode Skaeth, along with our Resident Editors Jeni Chapelle and Justine Manzano, talk about how to show your reader exactly what is happening in your story from the first chapter, and how to use the conflict in the opening scene to show the longer plot - with special guest Author Dan Koboldt!Learn more about our amazing hosts and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Dan - http://dankoboldt.com/Check out...
2021-01-2217 min
Edit Your DarlingsEpisode 10: "They're Giving You a Map" (Feat. Whitney Hill)write_wherever on Instagram and Twitter, whitneyhillwrites.com for websiteShadows of Otherside series: Elemental, Eldritch Spark, Ethereal SecretsBetaBooks: https://betabooks.co/Fiverr, a platform for all sorts of freelance services: https://www.fiverr.com/#RevPit: https://reviseresub.com/annual-contestJeni Chappelle, editor: https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/linksTweet: What it looks like around Arden’s house: https://twitter.com/write_wherever/status/1341140392482402305?s=20Pitch Wars: https://pitchwars.org/DV Pit: https://www.dvpit.com/Tessera Editorial BIPOC mentorship program: ht...
2021-01-1924 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.2 – Establishing SettingIn this Episode, Skaeth talks about how to establish setting, time, and genre to your reader (without overwhelming them) with our Resident Editors Jeni Chapelle and Justine Manzano, along with special guest Author Dan Koboldt!Learn more about our amazing hosts and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Skaeth - https://www.skaeth.com/Dan - http://dankoboldt.com/Check out the WriteHive Website for more information - https://writehive.orgBecome a WriteHive Patron...
2021-01-0914 minThe Word Nerd Cafe PodcastEp.1 – Introducing Your ProtagonistThis is the inaugural episode of the Word Nerd Cafe! And what a better way to start off the first year of our new podcast than with...beginnings!In this Episode Skaeth, along with our Resident Editors Jeni Chapelle and Justine Manzano, talk about how to introduce your protagonist and have the audience care about them from the first page - with special guest Author Dan Koboldt!Learn more about our amazing hosts and guests here:Jeni - https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/Justine - https://justinemanzano.com/Skaeth...
2021-01-0317 min
The Buzz by WriteHiveE13: Natalie HibberdWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Natalie Hibberd, discusses confidence and using writing as a means to heal yourself.
Meet the Guest:
Natalie has wanted to be an author since she was two years old and wrote the first draft of her debut novel - Inside Out - between the ages of twelve and fourteen. Everybody has their challenges...
2020-03-1153 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE12: Kriti KhareWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Kriti Khare, discusses book reviews, being a book reviewer, and the disconnect between authors and reviewers.
Meet the Guest:
Kriti is an avid reader and learner. She expresses her love for lifelong learning by writing regularly on Armed with A Book about a variety of topics from how-to articles on bullet journalling, teaching...
2020-03-0440 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE11: Nav the PoetWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Nav the Poet, reveals how to talk about our differences, embrace our similarities, and the process of recording a spoken word album.
Meet the Guest:
Navpreet Singh is a spoken word artist who has turned his passion into a profession. What began in college as a personal outlet has developed into a platform...
2020-02-2648 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE10: John AdamusWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, John Adamus, discusses his journey into story coaching and how he helps writers reach their goals.
Meet the Guest:
Since 1996, John Adamus has in some way or another been The Writer Next Door. Initially a freelance writer and author with no idea what he was doing, he has since become a successful writing...
2020-02-191h 24The Buzz by WriteHiveE9: EG Deaile & Jessa KainaWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guests today, EG Deaile and Jessa Kaina, talk about the psychology of a writer and how digging into the mind of your characters can make your stories come to life. As EG says, it’s a little bit of murder and a little bit of mayhem.
Meet the Guests:
An unfortunate early age viewing of Si...
2020-02-1246 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE8: David BadurinaWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, David Badurina, dives into the creative process by sharing what it takes to maintain high output and how someone's personality type can be important in their creative endeavours.
Meet the Guest:
David Badurina is a writer, Youtuber, Podcaster and tattooed coffee fan. He is also a martial artist, programmer and multi-passionate creative. He...
2020-02-051h 00The Buzz by WriteHiveE7: Sarah BaileyWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Sarah Bailey, talks about the romance genre (including how she writes her steamy romance stories) and how confidence is the key to literary success.
Meet the Guest:
Sarah writes dark, contemporary, erotic and paranormal romances. She adores all forms of steamy romance and can always be found with a book or ten on...
2020-01-2937 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE6: Peter McLeanWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Peter McLean, talks about his work, being a traditionally published author and healthy ways to view success.
Meet the Guest:
Peter McLean was born near London in 1972, the son of a bank manager and an English teacher. He went to school in the shadow of Norwich Cathedral where he spent most of his...
2020-01-2236 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE5: Jessica MoonWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Jessica Moon, shares her experiences with cofounding an independent publishing house and discusses the importance of collaboration and community.
Meet the Guest:
Jessica Moon co-founded Shadow Spark Publishing with Mandy Russell & has been the Creative Director since its inception in early 2019. She is a published author, professional editor, & graphic designer. She has been...
2020-01-1537 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE4: CoCoWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, CoCo, shares how she creates her personalized storybooks for families and discusses aid for military service members.
Meet the Guest:
CoCo was born and raised in a small town outside Southern Oregon. After her time in the Pacific Northwest, Courtney decided to relocate to the desert in 2011 to attend the University of Arizona...
2020-01-0838 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE3: SarahWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast! We wish our all our listeners a happy new year.
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Sarah, discusses her craft and technical decisions behind her new podcast River Valley Confidential.
Meet the Guest:
Sarah is a writer residing in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and four cats. She is the creator of the soon t...
2020-01-0140 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE2: Kiley KeelingWelcome to The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Kiley Keeling, discusses their beta reader process, experiences with writing and author platform on YouTube.
Meet the Guest:
Kiley Keeling is an aspiring self-published author who’s working on their debut Young Adult Urban Fantasy novel “Lost in Blue.” Kiley started to write stories when they were as young as seven-years-old and they specia...
2019-12-1833 minThe Buzz by WriteHiveE1: Garrett K. JonesWelcome to the first episode of The Buzz, the official Write Hive Podcast!
Hosted by Joshua Lee Ronin, we sit down with members of the #WritingCommunity to explore the craft, process, and creative energy behind writing.
Our guest today, Garrett K. Jones, shares his experiences on building a creative legacy through his podcast, weekly blog and fantasy series.
Meet the Guest:
Garrett lives in Central California with his family. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Monterey Bay in Human Communication with a concentration in...
2019-12-0439 min