Writing and Editing

Send us a Text Message. 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. ▬ Giveaway info: Comment which item you would want on Jennia's Instagram post! https://www.instagram.com/jenniaahava/?hl=en Read Jenn's bio and check out her links below: Jennifer Jane Young is a Canadian speaker, author, Intuitive Life Coach and Intuitive Leadership advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world. Since 2011, Jenn’s leadership roles have spanned several continents, from leading a community of 5,000 entrepreneurs for the International Trade Centre as a United Nations Consultant to advising startups and multi-million dollar businesses. Jenn is the Founder of the School of Intuitive Leadership, a hub and online community where heart-centred, impact-driven entrepreneurs learn to embrace their intuitive wisdom, experiencing deeper transformation, alignment, and growth in their path towards success. Through her workshops, talks, and her signature podcast, “Finding your Flow”, Jenn has helped global entrepreneurs change the paradigm in how they lead their lives & business. Today, Jenn is living her dream life between Mexico and the Canadian countryside, with her two rescue dogs Bailey and Johnny. https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/ https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/store/ https://jenniferjaneyoung.substack.com/ https://instagram.com/jennifer.jane.young https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jane-young

Send us a Text Message. 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. ▬ Visit Frankie's website: https://www.frankiedianemallis.com/ Find Frankie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiediane/?hl=en Check out her books on Goodreads and Amazon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21830635.Frankie_Diane_Mallis https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KTKZSKN

Send us a Text Message. 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. ▬ Check out Ryan on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KQHNGHH Visit Ryan's websites: https://ryansteck.com/ https://therealbookspy.com/ryan-steck-the-author/ Find Ryan on socials: https://www.instagram.com/p/C87UqLfR9KX/ https://x.com/RyanSteckAuthor

Send us a Text Message. Author and pirate Liz Shipton discusses writing dystopian fiction, the tropes embedded within the genre, and why readers still enjoy it. ▬ Visit Liz's website: https://lizshipton.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizshipton/ Get Liz's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liz-Shipton/author/B0BN4YHLXF?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Send us a Text Message. Author and photographer Cheryl Grey Bostrom discusses how to write setting without cliches and the effects of characters on setting. ▬ Visit Cheryl's Website: https://cherylbostrom.com/ Find Cheryl on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cherylgreybostrom/ https://www.facebook.com/cherylgreybostrom/

Send us a Text Message. Bestselling author Steven James discusses his insights on storytelling, structure, and the craft of writing. ▬ Visit Steven's website: https://stevenjames.net/ Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readstevenjames/

Send us a Text Message. Author and musician Ari Rosenschein discusses the pros, cons, and fun facts about working with a small press that can help your writing journey. ▬ Visit Ari's website: https://arirosenschein.com/ Find Ari on Instagram: https://arirosenschein.com/ Get a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph: https://amzn.to/3U2Xyty About "Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph" It’s the late ’90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack’s father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he’s more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue. As their friendship intensifies, Matthias’s behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack’s confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend. Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we’re going. About Ari: Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year. In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning." Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

Send us a Text Message. 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. ▬ Visit Jean's website: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/ Find her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/That-Summer-She-Found-Voice/dp/1627204857

Send us a Text Message. 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. ▬ Visit Tonya's website: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/the_author/ Find Tonya on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/ https://x.com/mstonyatodd?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-todd-b05b1918a Writing sensitivity website: https://www.writingdiversely.com/

Send us a Text Message. Podcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure. ▬ Visit Phil's website: https://eartotheretravel.com/our-team/phil-gramlich/ Get a copy of Walt & His Park: https://www.philgramlich.com/ Follow Phil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarToTherePhil/ Don't forget to listen to the instructions at the end of the episode to learn how you can win a free copy of Walt & His Park! To enter, email Jennia at jenniaedits@gmail.com or message her on Facebook or Instagram.

Send us a Text Message. Author Eli Burnstein discusses the nuances of language and how he dives into the details in his new book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions. ▬ Visit Eli's website: https://eliburnstein.com/ Get a copy of Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: https://www.amazon.com/product/dp/1454952350/ Fine Eli on social media: https://twitter.com/eliburnstein https://www.instagram.com/eatpraylovestein/

Send us a Text Message. Author Kenton Kilgore, Jennia, and her PA Taylor Gonzales review the highs and lows of D.C.'s AwesomeCon from both a vendor and attendee perspective. ▬ Visit Kenton's Website: https://kentonkilgore.com/ Check out Kenton's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POO Find Kenton on social media: https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/

Send us a Text Message. Author and mindful arts therapist Susan Day tells her tips and tricks for researching when it comes to nonfiction and why it's important! ▬ Visit Susan's website: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/ Check out her books: https://amzn.to/3uZsZfR Find her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapy https://www.instagram.com/mindfulartstherapy/

Send us a Text Message. Writer and podcaster Vanessa Rogers discusses the common misconceptions of fairy tales, folk tales, and folklore and how they are still impacting the modern literary world. ▬ Visit Fabric of Folklore and listen to the podcast: https://fabricoffolklore.com/ Check out the Fabric of Folklore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabric_of_folklore/

Send us a Text Message. Author and project engineer Carina Steinbakk discusses the nuances of urban fantasy, how it compares to other fantasy subgenres, and her book "Flames of Eader." ▬ Visit Carina's website: https://www.carinasteinbakk.co.uk/ Get a copy of Flames of Eader: https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Eader-Carina-Steinbakk/dp/1800746768 Find Carina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinasteinbakk/ https://www.instagram.com/flamesofeader/

Send us a Text Message. Author and podcaster Richie Billing talks all things fantasy--how it's defined, the sub genres, and what you should take into consideration about worldbuilding and the characters. ▬ Check out Richie's website: https://richiebilling.com/ Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast: https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast Find Richie on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/richiebilling

Send us a Text Message. Author Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen discuss the keys to successful co-authoring and their first co-author venture with their book Tomorrow and Tomorrow. We'd also like to congratulate Lillah on her nomination for the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year! https://www.authoroftheyear.org/2024-nominees **Note: There were some issues with the recording and compressing of today's audio, so we apologize in advance, but stick around for a riveting interview. ▬ Get Tomorrow and Tomorrow: https://www.amazon.com/Tomorrow-Lillah-Lawson/dp/B0CHKY1B29/ Follow Lauren and Lillah on Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenemilywrites https://www.instagram.com/lillahlawson/?hl=en Visit Lillah and Lauren's Websites and Check Out Their Books: https://linktr.ee/laurenemilywrites Lillah Lawson – Author (wordpress.com) Find a Copy of Lauren's I Heart Jennifer Coolidge and Visit Lillah's Amazon: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lauren-emily-whalen/i-heart-jennifer-coolidge/9780762486373/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lillah-Lawson/author/B00ZGWF2DM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Send us a Text Message. Author, web developer, and Asana Pro Bastien Siebman discusses how minimalism can generate creativity and reframe productivity. ▬ Check out Bastien's LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/siebmanb/en

Send us a Text Message. Dayna Reidenouer is back talking about book coaching, what it is, what they do, and if you should hire one. ▬ Dayna's site https://www.yourpublishingbff.com/ Dayna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

Send us a Text Message. Content warning: Mentions of suicide Doctor of education and professor Keith McNally discusses the impact of sharing your story on personal and professional goals, his book Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey, and how to start bringing a new perspective to life. ▬ Find Keith on LinkedIn: Keith J. McNally - Digital Vision LLC | LinkedIn Get Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: McNally, Keith: 9781387458240: Amazon.com: Books