Write Where It Hurts

Write Where It Hurts

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Write Where It Hurts episodes

  • The Author Mind/Body Connection

    WE'RE BACK! This week, Eva and Katryn discuss the mind-body connection that comes along with being an author--from that feeling of bliss when you’re on a roll, to the agony when your body won’t let you keep going. Eva shares FOMO-inducing details about her magical trip to Scotland, and Katryn reaches epic new over-referencing levels.

    *Content warnings: Illness and physical ailments, Katryn being hella depressing

    Sources

    • Eva’s writing retreat was for Writing with the Soul alumni, with faculty mentors from YA greats Adrienne Young, Kristin Dwyer, and Rachel Griffin.
    • Atreyu’s horse in the Neverending Story is indeed named Artax
    • Being compared to characters like Camille, it’s really no wonder that Katryn thinks she’s dying all the time.
    • All glory to Back to the Future 3
    • Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way

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      1 hr 8 min
    • Gatekeepers (& Keymasters) of Publishing

      In this week’s episode, Eva and Katryn discuss the troublesome surge in book bans in the U.S., how it impacts them as writers, as well as what gatekeepers can do to hold the line against censorship. Eva does a spectacular, chef’s kiss-worthy impression of Ted Cruz’s Anti-Racist Baby tantrum, and Kate talks a little too long about rodent burlesque.

      Sources

      • Banned Books Week 2022
      • In Round Rock, Texas
      • https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/books/book-ban-us-schools.html
      • ALA reponse and more on EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) work
      • Jonathan Evison response to his book “Lawn Boy” being banned https://nwbooklovers.org/2021/09/28/the-would-be-banning-of-lawn-boy-and-why-im-not-booking-any-flights-to-texas-in-the-near-future/

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        1 hr 30 min
      • Nurturing Your Creative Spirit

        This week, Eva and Katryn talk about how to feed your creativity, from the seedling of an idea through revisions. Music, exercise, mood boards and lots and lots of television? It all works. Eva talks about her childhood crushes (hello, Colm Wilkinson and Devon Sawa in Casper!) and Katryn explains how the Goo Goo Dolls made her buy a refrigerator.

        Sources

        • Behold the wonder of original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson
        • Also, Katryn…really likes Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse
        • The yachties of Below Deck have a recipe for espresso martinis because of COURSE they do
        • This article is a good overview if you missed the Barnes and Noble malarkey that is causing bestselling authors of color (like Kelly Yang, Meg Medina, and Keah Brown) to point out the systemic racism and ableism inherent in bookstores at the corporate level.
        • Eva’s playlist for “Seducing the Creative Spirit”: Evermore by Taylor Swift, I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Miya Folick, Now & Then by Lily Kernshaw & Goody Grace, Oh Baby by LCD Soundsystem
        • Katryn’s playlist: Gillian Anderson by Silent Meow, A Bad Dream by Keane, Cathedrals by Jump, Little Children
        • Spotify Playlist of all songs!

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          1 hr 26 min
        • Networking For The Socially Anxious

          In this week’s episode, Eva and Katryn talk about navigating writing spaces when you have social anxiety-from online friendships, to conferences, to being “out there” in social media land. Eva can't stop singing Good Charlotte's "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" & talks about the importance of finding your version of "theatre kids", and Katryn discusses "Clark Kenting" as a librarian to avoid author conversations.

          *Content warnings: Eva apologizes in advance for getting this stuck in your head: Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous by Good Charlotte- music video

          Sources

          • Unlike Katryn, Shondaland thinks strobe lights are a good idea for depressed kids.
          • This group has a good community for aspiring writers across platforms
          • On Facebook only: Check out Disabled Kidlit Writers if you are a disabled author and want a safe networking space. Otherwise, groups like Sub it Club and DVPit Hopefuls (if you're a marginalized artist) are great for pitch and query critique.
          • Eva talks about Writing with the Soul (w/Adrienne Young)
          • Check out #findmywritingcommunity on Instagram to find fellow writers at every stage!
            • 1 hr 23 min
          • When Writing Ruins Reading

            This week’s episode

            Eva and Katryn dive deep for this week’s episode, talking about reading as a writer, as well as the grief that comes along for those who lose bookstores, libraries, and reading as their “safe space” once they're published. Katryn keeps claiming pop-culture moments as her sexual orientation, and Eva tries to explain her (extremely traumatizing) mug.

            *Content warnings: Anxiety and depression, Marnie T. and all Marnie T. related products.

            Sources

            • Kate’s NYT Rave Review
            • “If you Want to Ruin Bookstores for Yourself, Become a Writer” by Jana Casale
            • Eva called out the best line ever from Harlem Shuffle
            • Apparently this detective-classical music thing is a real trope!
            • Want to buy your own terrifying Marnie T. mug? Watch Brian Jordan Alvarez and the brilliance of Marnie T. here!

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              1 hr 36 min
            • Revise, Cry, Repeat

              In this week’s episode, Write Where it Hurts delves into revision. Eva and Katryn share their extremely alliterative tips for how to survive a rewrite (Eva: pep talks, pastries and prosecco; Katryn: coffee, carbs, crime boards) and discuss how to self-critique without being unkind to yourself. Stay tuned for another fun post-credits outtake scene featuring a very special guest star!

              *Content warnings: negative self talk, depression

              Sources

              • Judy Blume’s Masterclass
              • V.E. Schwab’s “The Story Corpse”
              • Rachel Griffin’s Revision Process
              • Revision beat sheets using the Save the Cat method
              • Keeping the Faith “I love that I suck” scene
              • NYT Magazine Article "His First Novel Was a Critical Hit. Two Decades Later He Rewrote It" by Wyatt Mason

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                1 hr 22 min
              • Writing Your Own Story

                This week’s episode is Eva and Katryn’s most personal yet, as they describe writing their own stories from their specific perspectives and intersections. Eva talks about being mixed race (while being--direct quote: “pale as the beacons of Gondor”) and honoring her culture on her own terms, while Katryn explores intersectionality and being “bi-everything.” Helpful note: Eva and Katryn say the word “complicated” roughly five thousand times, so please exercise caution if you turn it into a drinking game.

                *Content warnings: Race, ableism, micro-aggressions, bullying.

                Sources

                • Eva talks about seeking positive and authentic Latinx and mixed-race representation, and names both Adam Silvera for his books and Nina LaCour for her personal statements on being mixed and white passing.
                • Katryn has written a few essays on the personal topics covered in this episode. Here’s one recent one on the power of books as we’re growing up.
                • Here’s one resource where you can find sensitivity/authenticity readers for your to-be-published work.
                • A link to the reddit post that covers the ever problematic Sweet Valley High.
                • This week’s quotations are from Alexander Chee and Lillie Lainhoff

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                  1 hr 12 min
                • Pandemic Publishing

                  Eva and Katryn discuss really heavy things (Covid-19! Roe v. Wade!) but, true to form, still manage to make time to discuss frivolous boat-related shows. This week’s episode focuses on the issues authors have faced during the pandemic--from long wait times, to supply chain issues, to navigating lockdown with kids and also trying to write.

                  *Content warnings: The Covid-19 pandemic, pregnancy, abortion, the stripping of rights for people with uteruses, graphic discussion of childbirth (For those sensitive to the latter four issues, they are from the 17 to the 22 minute mark).

                  Note from the hosts: The historic event in the U.S. of the overturning of Roe V. Wade took place just before we recorded this episode. We decided to discuss it on the podcast because it affected our mental health deeply. While we mostly spoke to our own experiences and reactions regarding Roe v. Wade as we processed the news in real time, we didn’t state enough how much these laws impact the trans community. We want to state here that we stand for trans folks and against trans exclusion and all terfdom. Please check our sources for some amazing nonprofits that support ALL people w/uteruses after this crushing blow. 

                  *Correction: At one point Eva references The Equal Rights Act, but it is in fact The Equal Rights Amendment.

                  Sources

                  • Just a few gender inclusive nonprofits to consider when donating in a post Roe world:

                    • Gender Justice

                    Planned Parenthood

                    • Kate mentioned many, many ‘22 debuts in shoutouts! Please check out all of their wonderful books at either of these websites (22 Debuts or Classof2k22 Books).
                    • We could not stop with the boats. The shows mentioned (along with Katryn’s weekly shout out to Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure) were Below Deck and Breaker High. 
                    • Pick up Love, Lists and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz for the yachtie in your life.
                    • Our weekly quotations come from Roxane Gay and Linda Obst.

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                      1 hr 29 min
                    • Social Media & The Comparison Game

                      This week, Eva and Katryn discuss how to navigate mental health on…SOCIAL MEDIA (dun, dun, DUN!) Eva gets her soap box moment about the toxic comparison game and women who “have it all” and Katryn shares some tips and tricks for surviving across platforms. From boundaries to breakthroughs (a.k.a. Shonda Rhimes to Chandler Bing) they cover it.

                      *Content warnings: Trauma, Anxiety

                      Sources

                      Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes

                      Alexa Donne on YouTube

                      Writing With the Soul with Adrienne Young

                      We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel

                      Correction: Katryn’s phrase for “food grief” is actually Dutch

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                      1 hr 17 min
                    • Parenting & Publishing

                      On this episode of “Write Where it Hurts,” Eva and Katryn discuss the pitfalls and perks of parenting, pregnancy, and publishing (with all the plosives). Join in as they pay homage to trunked characters (a.k.a. our other children) and somehow find a way to connect this topic to both "When Harry Met Sally" and the Fast and Furious franchise.

                      *Content warnings: Pregnancy, cancer and conceiving, postpartum anxiety/depression

                      Sources

                      Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour

                      That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

                      Apparently, it’s called The Fast and THE Furious: Tokyo Drift

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                      1 hr 4 min

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                    Join Eva and Katryn as they laugh (and sometimes cry) about writing, publishing, and the courage it takes to live your story. Tune in for a safe space in which two writers frankly discuss the mental…