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Words are hard. We’re here to help.Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as th... more
FAQs about Words Are Hard:How many episodes does Words Are Hard have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
October 15, 202415. Show vs TellBring your stuffed animals, action figures, and family photos today—it's time for show and tell! You need both in a story, but they serve different purposes and should be used intentionally. In this episode, we discuss the uses of both.For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be entered into a weekly drawing for a free line edit of your opening page....more29minPlay
October 08, 202414. Rhetorical DevicesIn today's episode, we discuss ancient Roman hot dog vendors, Ramsay's attempts at Greek pronunciation, and rhetorical devices.For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be entered into a weekly drawing for a free line edit of your opening page....more27minPlay
October 01, 202413. Revision TipsRevising, like the wonderful world of words, is hard. In today's episode, we discuss Oktoberfest lagers, creepy book-making materials, and how to make your revisions a little easier.For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be entered into a weekly drawing for a free line edit of your opening page....more35minPlay
September 24, 202412. Titling ProjectsComing up with a title can feel even harder than writing the story itself, but fear not: this week, we have some tips to help you find the perfect name for your project. Trust us, it only took 304 tries before we found ours.For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more34minPlay
September 17, 202411. Extinct LettersWhat do Egyptian hieroglyphics, Norman conquerors, and computer hackers have in common? Not much, but we talk about them all on this episode! For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more20minPlay
September 10, 202410. Extinct Punctuation MarksJoin us as we discuss our favorite extinct punctuation marks and debate the need of the interrobang vs em dash on a keyboard (em dash wins). For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more19minPlay
September 03, 20249. DialogueIn today's episode, we discuss mimes, buccaneers, and the various uses of dialogue in fiction. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more18minPlay
August 27, 20248. Outlining a ProjectPlotting? Pantsing? Plantsing? There's no right or wrong way to outline a project, but in this episode, we'll help you navigate some of the different styles and techniques you might use to plan out your next novel. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more22minPlay
August 20, 20247. VoiceIn this episode, we discuss strategies for developing and maintaining a consistent voice, low-budget cooking tips, and what makes Erming Henestway a distinctive writer. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more23minPlay
August 13, 20246. Developing CharactersIn this episode, we dive into the different types of character arcs, how to name your characters, and what happens when Ramsay forgets to prepare his fun fact. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com....more28minPlay
FAQs about Words Are Hard:How many episodes does Words Are Hard have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.