Writers' League of Texas Podcast

This episode comes from the April 2023 Third Thursday discussion, “Bringing the Past to Life: Writing Historical Fiction and Nonfiction” featuring Sarah Bird and David Wright Faladé in conversation with WLT program director Sam Babiak. Join us as these three writers guide us through the process of writing historical fiction focusing on the research, details, and dialogue that transport the reader to the past.

Find more from Sarah Bird on her website:

https://www.sarahbirdbooks.com/

Find more from David Wright Faladé on his website:

https://www.davidwrightbooks.com/

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

You can find more information about WLT and our programming at writersleague.org

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode comes from the June 2023 Third Thursday discussion, “the Author/Editor Relationship” featuring Katherine Center and Jennifer Enderlin in conversation with WLT executive director Becka Oliver. Join us as this dynamic duo dives into one of the core relationships of traditional publishing and gives us an in-depth look at how they navigate the journey from acquisition to publication (and beyond).

Find more from Katherine at her website:

Katherine Center - https://katherinecenter.com/

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

You can find more information about WLT and our programming at writersleague.org

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode comes from the August 2023 Third Thursday discussion, “The Family Saga: Writing the Multigenerational Novel,” featuring Justin Deabler, Rubén Degollado, and Kimberly Garza in conversation with WLT program director Sam Babiak. In this discussion we’ll explore the challenges that come with writing the place, legacy, history, and culture of the family saga, and how the ties that bind us to where we’ve come from also move us forward.

Find more from our panelists at their websites:

Rubén Degollado - www.rubendegollado.com/

Kimberly Garza - https://www.kimberlygarza.com/

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

You can find more information about WLT and our programming at www.writersleague.org

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode comes from the November 2022 Third Thursday Discussion, “Writing About Mental Health” featuring Meg Eden Kuyatt, Thomas Q Morín, and Latoya Watkins, moderated by WLT Program Director Samantha Babiak. Mental health is a tough topic for many writers, so join us as we host a conversation about researching mental health, using your experiences in your writing, and the care we need to take to get it right.

Find more from our panelists at their websites:

Meg Eden Kuyatt - www.megedenbooks.com

Thomás Q Morín - www.tomasqmorin.com

Latoya Watkins - www.latoyawatkins.com

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

You can find more information about WLT and our programming at writersleague.org

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode comes from the January 2023 Third Thursday Discussion, “The Writer’s Toolbox: Preparing for the Year Ahead” featuring Matt Bell, Beverly Chukwu, and Katie Gutierrez in conversation with WLT program director Sam Babiak. As the Writers’ League of Texas releases our calendar for Fall 2023, let’s revisit the new year, and the renewed energy and determination it brings to the writing life.

You can find more information about WLT programming, including our new Classes and Events Catalog on our website:

www.writersleague.org

Find more from our panelists at their websites:

Matt Bell - www.mattbell.com

Beverly Chukwu - @BevChukwu on Twitter

Katie Gutierrez - www.katiegutierrez.net

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode comes from the June 2022 Third Thursday discussion, “Debut Fiction: The Path to Publication and Beyond” featuring Dalia Azim, Kimberley Garza, and Jenny Tinghui Zhang in discussion with WLT Executive Director Becka Oliver. Join us for a conversation with writers who have published novels as we discuss their journey from submission to publication.

Find more from our panelists at their websites:

Dalia Azim - www.daliaazim.com

Kimberly Garza - www.kimberlygarza.com

Jenny Tinghui Zhang - www.jennytinghui.com

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

You can find more information about WLT and our programming at writersleague.org

Our theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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This episode comes from the September 2022 Third Thursday discussion, “Writing and Publishing Short Fiction” featuring K-Ming Chang and Thomas McNeely. Let’s dive into this form: from the art of writing short stories all the way to publishing in a collection.

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

Theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The path to publication looks different for everyone. In this episode, we take some time to dive into the self-publishing experience. Join us as we hear from Dr. Courtney Davis, Jacob Grovey, and Deanna Roy on why they chose to self-publish, why and how it’s worked for them, and more.

Edited by Lore Arnold, and J Evan Parks.

Theme song is "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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There are stories that have clear cut endings, like the good has triumphed over evil, or the parties involved in a will-they-or-won't they get together, and then there are stories that have more open-ended endings. But no matter what kind of story you're writing, finding the right ending is essential. Ending too soon or too late, or too cleanly, can leave readers feeling unsatisfied. The problem is that the writing and the editing can go on and on, especially if you’re the type that isn’t easily satisfied with your work. So how do you do it? How do you know when you’re done writing? And when you’ve got the story, how do you know when you’re done revising? In this episode, join writers Edward Carey, Trent Hudley, and Alex Temblador as they discuss how they know when to put the pen down. This conversation will be moderated by WLT Program Director Sam Babiak.

We all have stories to tell, but wrangling our lives and figuring out how to get them on the page is no easy feat. From figuring out how to turn our experiences into compelling narratives, to deciding what memories to include and which ones to ignore or even embellish, to thinking about the impact our stories will have on the lives of our loved ones and beyond, the questions are endless. Whether you’re writing memoir, personal essays, or auto-fiction, this conversation will help you better understand how writers turn their lives into literature.

You can find our speakers' books here: https://www.bookpeople.com/event/virtual-event-writers-league-texas-third-thursday-me-myself-and-i-writing-personal

Interested in jumpstarting your own memoir writing? Join us for a class! Get your tickets here: https://writersleague.org/calendar/memoir-essentials-class-package-2022/