Words Are Hard

Words Are Hard

By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay PlautzArtsBooks
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Words Are Hard episodes

  • 23. Literary Devices

    In today's episode, we discuss various literary devices, sewer rats, and dropping eaves.

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    31 min
  • 22. Theme

    Join us as we discuss themes, westerns, and not taking yourself too seriously.

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    25 min
  • 21. Types of Editing

    In today's episode, we take a deeper dive into the different types of editing: what they are, why you might want them, and in what order you should get them done. Also, murder. As a treat.

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    32 min
  • 20. Style Guides

    Join us as we discuss the different types of editorial styles, when to use each, and the official Words Are Hard drinking game.

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    29 min
  • 19. Mood & Tone

    In this week's episode, Ramsay and I discuss mood, tone, atmosphere, and books that made us cry.

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    23 min
  • 18. Self-Publishing

    In Part II of our "how the heck do I go about publishing my work?" series, we discuss the process of self-publishing. And also teacher conventions. And portmanteau words.

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    36 min
  • 17. Traditional Publishing

    There's a lot to talk about in today's episode, so it's another long one. I'll walk you through the process of traditional publishing, and Ramsay will provide plucky commentary and a mathematically creative fun fact.

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    39 min
  • 16. Plot

    This is a longer one, folks—we had a lot to talk about. I share the wisdom I gleaned at ElectricCon, we discuss the 7 types of plot, and Ramsay learns all about defenestration.

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    36 min
  • 15. Show vs Tell

    Bring 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.

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    29 min
  • 14. Rhetorical Devices

    In today's episode, we discuss ancient Roman hot dog vendors, Ramsay's attempts at Greek pronunciation, and rhetorical devices.

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    27 min

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