The Wax Quill Podcast

By Aster Jowell

Hello, my name is Aster Jowell. I’m known as the Reluctant Writer’s Accomplice because my podcast acts as a writing partner for busy writers. Because I have drafted several books, I know how difficult... more

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May 22, 2024 Neverending Burnout Part 2
How do you come up with unique and consistent character names? How do you make your villains relatable? How do you know if you're burnt out or if you're just being lazy? How do you make sure your characters are right for your plot? How do you know if your book idea is original enough for you to write it?
This episode with M.E. Hansen is stuffed with advice for all of these questions.
Join Book Bootcamp here:
https://waxquillpodcast.com/book-bootcamp/
Visit M.E.'s website here: https://www.authormehansen.com/
And check out Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/DxOoeKq1KNY?si=l7J5fEK3XYIHt75o
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31min
May 13, 2024 Neverending Burnout with Author M.E. Hansen
Burnout and writer's block are often romanticized in the art world. I'll be honest, I've outlined a book about a writer who goes on vacation from writing and ends up in a terrible situation, but that's fiction. M.E. talks about the reality of burnout and how writers and authors can get past it. Are you tired of writing your book? Struggling to churn out the next draft? You might be burnt out.
Buy M.E. Hansen books here: https://www.authormehansen.com/
Sign up for Book Bootcamp and get your darn book onto paper once and for all: http://waxquillpodcast.com/

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28min
January 09, 2024 Beta Reader Strategy: Your Book Stinks Without It
M. E. Hansen is a self-published thriller author of 8 books! In this interview, we discuss how she started her writing journey, the perks of self-publishing, how to write your book as a busy parent when you have small children running around, and how to send your book out to beta readers.
The topic of giving your book out for critique is particulary highlighted. M. E. has a very methodical, measured strategy for this. It includes how she chooses her beta readers, asks them to read her book, measuring how many weeks they'll need to read it, the questions she asks them, and how she implements their feedback.
M. E. also shares needed encouragement for writing and storytelling in spite of self-doubt.
Check out her books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/M.%20E.%20Hansen/author/B071NHSZ27
and follow her on Instagram @author_mehansen
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41min
December 06, 2023 Judith and the Act 1
Judith, a wonderful actress and mother, knows what is to juggle art and life. She's one of the most hilarious people I know, and I thoroughly enjoyed filming this podcast episode with her. This episode examines some of her experiences in the acting world, which I think is relevant because acting is intimately connected to storytelling.
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31min
November 29, 2023 Author Interview: Ashley Farmer
Ashley's first book was for a nonfiction competition, and it won! She shares her writing journey, writing difficulties, and very practical advice.
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47min
November 16, 2023 The Farrier of the Books
If you've ever enjoyed eavesdropping on people, then this episode is for you. My sister and I discuss a plethora of bookish topics, including our nanowrimo goals, difficulties we face when planning and drafting books, character archetypes we hate, the secret sauce for a great ending, and more.
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1h 1min
November 06, 2023 Allison Hymas Author Interview
Meet Allison Hymas, published author of several middle-grade books, baker, and mother. Allison shares her journey to publish her first book, including how she managed to find an agent by using a cold query. She gives insight to the publishing process, including who gets to decide the title of a book and how the artwork is chosen.
Allison also gives advice regarding the usefulness of writing groups, giving specific examples from different groups she has been a part of. Instructions for how to find a writing group suited to your writing projects is included.
Check out Allison's website here: https://www.allisonkhymas.com/
And purchase her books here: https://www.allisonkhymas.com/books
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52min
October 23, 2023 The Re-Preptober Brewing
All of my Nanowrimo planning has to be changed. Join me as I take on Preptober anew and plot my tactics for taking advantage of Nanowrimo. . . again!
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15min
October 16, 2023 Writing Professor, Adventurer, Father
Meet Sean Prentiss, a professor of creative writing, public speaker, environmentalist, husband, father, poet, and adventurer all in one. You may have seen his books at the library, particularly Finding Abbey, which has won 3 awards.
Sean shares his journey to becoming a writer, how he continues to write while prioritizing his family and job, and the criteria needed for one to consider oneself a writer.
Join me as I learn what mindset shifts I need to make in order to be the best writer I can be, and get a sneak peek into Sean's strategy to continue writing amidst the chaos of life.
Sean's Website: http://www.seanprentiss.com/
Buy Sean's books: https://www.unmpress.com/9780826355911/finding-abbey/https://www.unmpress.com/9780826361318/crosscut/https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/advanced-creative-nonfiction-9781350067820/https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/environmental-and-nature-writing-9781472592552/https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/science-of-story-9781350083882/https://msupress.org/9781611861211/the-far-edges-of-the-fourth-genre/
Follow Sean on Instagram: @seanprentiss_writer https://www.instagram.com/seanprentiss_writer/
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35min
October 09, 2023The Ripe Preptober Brewing
This episode is for you if you:
Are indimidated by Preptober and Nanowrimo

Don't know what Nanowrimo and Preptober are

Aren't sure how to outline a book

Want to compare your Preptobering with another writer's
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20min

FAQs about The Wax Quill Podcast:

How many episodes does The Wax Quill Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.