Shows
2026-01-3011 min2026-01-2411 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Scott JohniGuest Speaker Scott Johni - The Nick Justin Chronicles
2026-01-1515 min2026-01-1014 min2026-01-0311 min2025-12-2714 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastBuilding Your VocabularyBuilding Your Vocabulary
An entertaining game as we build our vocabulary
2025-12-2115 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Dee StewartGuest Speaker Dee Stewart
Author of 25 books
2025-12-1213 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Kathleen Small on Mastering Multi-Genre StorytellingGuest Speaker Kathleen Small on Mastering Multi-Genre Storytelling
2025-12-0615 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastTop Literary DevicesTop Literary Devices
Foreshadowing, Flashback, Imagery, Symbolism, Irony, Metaphor
2025-11-2914 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastTropesTropes
Tropes are tools that connect your readers to your story.
2025-11-2215 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastStart the Story; Achieve the DreamStart the Story; Achieve the Dream
2025-11-1415 min2025-11-0714 min2025-10-3113 min2025-10-2415 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker - Stephanie Matos-HernandezStephanie Matos-Hernandez - Hernando/Pasco Booktalk Book Club
2025-10-1710 min2025-10-1113 min2025-10-0411 min2025-09-2614 min2025-09-1915 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastFive Techniques of WritingFive Techniques of Writing
Structure; Show, Don't Tell; Style; Setting; Subtext
2025-09-1313 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSabotaging Your WritingSabotaging Your Writing
The Unfinished; Critique? Schmitique!; Obsession; Chasing Trends; Rejectitis; Gluttony
2025-09-0714 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSubtle Writing MistakesSubtle Writing Mistakes
Ten Writing Mistakes that Weaken the Story
2025-08-2814 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastOur Editing ProcessOur Editing Process
Omy, Camille, Marie, Stefanie, and Lynn explain their editing process.
2025-08-2315 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSigns Your Book is Self-PublishedSigns Your Book is Self-Published
2025-08-1514 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastAuthor Manuscript Review ProcessAuthor Manuscript Review Process
Read Aloud; Beta Readers; Scene Flow Check; Consistency Pass; Voice & Tone Consistency
2025-08-0911 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastStory Sentence ShowdownStory Sentence Showdown
A Storytelling Creative Game Fueled by Pulling Random First Lines
2025-08-0316 min2025-07-2715 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSpecial Guest - Joanie HepsworthSpecial Guest - Joanie Hepsworth of The Paperback Exchange Bookstore
2025-07-2014 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastThe Potion Master and the Loch Ness Monster Short StoryA Shadowlink Short Story of the Potion Master Encountering the Loch Ness Monster
2025-07-1114 min2025-07-0515 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas Podcast1845 Short Story1845 Short Story by Camille Padula
Accountability
2025-06-2813 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastWritten Word MediaWritten Word Media - Getting Exposure for Your Book(s)
2025-06-1514 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastReview of Tampa Bay Author Book EventsReview of Tampa Bay Author Book Events
Booksville Festival - January 2025
The Book Shack - March 2025
Tarpon Springs Book Festival - April 2025
Vendor Event - April 2025
2025-06-0812 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGary Van Dusen - The Little Red Schoolhouse BookstoreSpecial Guest Speaker Gary Van Dusen of The Little Red Schoolhouse bookstore
2025-06-0217 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSmorgasbord of Ideas and TipsSmorgasbord of Ideas and Tips
Facebook's META stole books for AI training
Goodreads/TheStoryGraph
Wesleyan University offers a free audit option for "Creative Writing Specialization"
2025-05-3015 min2025-05-2414 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastProfound Revelations StudioSpecial Guest - Profound Revelations Studio
Profound Revelations Studio is a full-service recording studio in Brooksville, Florida
2025-05-1716 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastIntroducing Lynn Van MeterIntroducing Lynn Van Meter, a member of our podcast, and author of Boo Boo Queen.
2025-05-1014 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSelf-Publishing vs Traditional PublishingSelf-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing - The Pros and Cons
2025-05-0214 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSmorgasbord of Ideas and TipsSmorgasbord of Ideas and Tips
And Then There Were None Book Review
Writer Beware Site
Weekly Writers.com February article "A List of Publishers and Services to Avoid"
Test Your Writing Style to See Which Famous Author You Write like
2025-04-2614 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Carole SanekGuest Speaker Carole Sanek, a life coach specializing in grief, speaks about writing and ways to get financial support.
2025-04-1914 min2025-04-1015 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Linda Jacobsen on Using Affinity PublisherGuest Speaker Linda Jacobsen on Using Affinity Publisher
Stefanie Schatzman, Fellow Podcaster, on Her Writing Journey
2025-04-0613 min2025-03-2814 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker David Yates on How to Write a ScreenplayIntroducing David Yates, author, film writer, and producer.
2025-03-2115 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastAgents, Publishing Companies With or Without an AgentAgents, Publishing Companies With or Without an Agent
Query Letter
2025-03-1418 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastIntroducing Author Marie MilgesIntroducing Marie Milges, author of Non-Fiction/True Crime Memoirs and Romance
2025-03-0715 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastA Smorgasbord of Ideas and TipsA Smorgasbord of Ideas and Tips for Authors
2025-02-2815 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastGuest Speaker Author K. L. SmallGuest Speaker Author K. L. Small
Writer Beware Blog
2025-02-2213 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastLocal Businesses Providing Services for AuthorsLocal Businesses Providing Services for Authors
Two Florida Writing Organizations that Have Contests
Brooksville Writers' Club
2025-02-1412 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastIntroducing Omayra Velez, an Author of Epic Fantasy and Romance Fantasy Adult BooksOmayra "Omy" Velez shares her writing experience.
A recap of the highly successful 2025 Inaugural Booksville Festival in Brooksville, Florida
2025-02-0817 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSmorgasbord of TipsAvoid mentioning politicians or politics unless vital to the story
Glossy or matte cover
AI Blurb for the Copyright page
Register your work with the Library of Congress
9x6 is the most popular-sized book
Justification
Various scam companies and individuals
Maps in your story
2025-01-3115 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastResearchHow did you research material for your story
Did the research take you to any interesting places
Did a place inspire you to include it in your story
What is your superpower?
2025-01-2516 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastTable of ContentsTable of Contents for Paperback Books in Word
Table of Contents Code to avoid the Chapter Subtitles printing a page number
2025-01-1713 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastSelf-Doubt and Bad ReviewsWhat are some steps to take to overcome self-doubt.
How do you handle bad reviews?
2025-01-1014 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastIntroducing Camille Padula and Her Writing JourneyCamille Padula, one of the five podcast authors, shares her writing journey. Along the way, she provides helpful tips.
2025-01-0417 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastTime to UnwindFive Authors share which social media platforms they use.
Five Authors share which services they use to help with their writing, gaining insight into available resources.
2024-12-2716 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastBlurbs and ISBN NumbersBLURBS - Why are blurbs essential and so hard to write?
ISBN Numbers - Tips on where to purchase ISBN numbers; why you don't want a free ISBN number.
2024-12-2013 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastShow vs TellSHOW vs. TELL—These days, the motto is "Show us, don't tell us." However, each plays an important role in your story.
PASSIVE VOICE - A passive voice dulls the story. How do you avoid a passive voice?
2024-12-1415 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastPoint of View- Point of View - First person, third person limited, third person omniscient.
- Point of View - From the character's view and paying attention to Head Hopping
- Special presentation from Author Natalie Kahler on her books and also on the upcoming Brooksville Booksville Festival - January 25, 2025
2024-12-0616 min2024-11-2915 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastDiscovering Your StyleDevelop Your Style
Do you write the entire manuscript or edit it as you go?
2024-11-2214 minWriting Menu; Dishing Ideas PodcastKnow Your CharactersCharacter Development
Keeping Track of Story Characters
Panster or Plotter
2024-11-1514 min2024-11-0914 min