Writing and Editing

Writing and Editing

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  • 382. Uncovering Our True Selves, with Christine Hill Suntz

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    Author Christine Hill Suntz is back to discuss how stakes of survival can reveal our true selves, how this can present in romance-driven plots, and how these layers of being human reflect upon some societal dynamics as a whole.

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    Give Christine's website a visit:
    https://www.christinehillsuntz.com/

    Pre-order The Heiress and the Woodsman now:
    https://www.amazon.com/The-Heiress-and-the-Woodsman/

    See more of what Christine is up to on her socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/christinehillsuntz/
    https://www.facebook.com/people/Christine-Hill-Suntz

    27 min
  • 381. How High Stakes Settings Can Create High Stakes Situations, with Emily Listfield

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    Author and editor Emily Listfield discusses the cultural obsession with elite private schools, why this is the perfect setting to build tension or expose secrets, and what can set your characters apart from the traditional private school archetypes.

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    Swing by Emily's website and get your hands on a copy of Reasons to Lie:
    https://www.emilylistfield.com/

    Learn more about Emily on her socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/emilylistfield/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-listfield-75b7b75/

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    The Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below!

    https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things
    https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost

    30 min
  • 380. Starting from Rock Bottom: Writing Imperfect Characters, with T.I. Lowe

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    Returning guest and bestselling author T.I. Lowe discusses having a main character with major flaws, how to make audiences still root for them, and why these kinds of narratives are important to write about.

    *CW: Discussions of addiction*

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    Stop by T.I.'s website:
    https://www.tilowe.com/

    Peruse her extensive catalogue:
    https://www.tilowe.com/books

    Find more from T.I. on her socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/tilowe/
    https://www.facebook.com/T.I.Lowe/

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    The Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below!

    https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things
    https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost

    26 min
  • 379. How to Approach Agents and Mentors, with Mary Demuth

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    Bestselling author and international speaker Mary Demuth talks about finding the right mentor and agent, the differences between the two, and the best ways to get your book in their hands!

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    Learn so much more from Mary's website:
    https://marydemuthliterary.com/

    Grab your copy of Restory Your Life here:
    https://amzn.to/4rpbNIg

    Check out more about Mary's intensives program here:
    https://www.marydemuth.com/intensives/

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    The Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below!

    https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things
    https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost

    27 min
  • 378. Purpose in Prose: The Philosophy of Writing with David Arndt

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    Professor and author David Arndt stops in to discuss the philosophy behind writing, why we find such comfort in the written word, and the pillars that he teaches to all his students.

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    Learn more about David, his book, and how you can reach him:
    https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/news/david-arndt
    https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/faculty-directory/arndt-david

    Access a free electronic copy of Philosophy of Writing by clicking "Online Access/Resources" here:
    https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/philosophy-of-writing-9781350473898/

    Connect further with David on Facebook or LinkedIn:
    https://www.facebook.com/integral.liberal.arts/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-arndt-8aba4618b


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    In exciting news, the Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below!

    https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things
    https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost

    29 min
  • 377. The Appeal of Opposites Attract in Fiction, with Becca Kinzer

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    Returning guest and author Becca Kinzer discusses one of the most popular tropes in fiction, the perfect balance needed in writing opposing love interests, and why these kinds of stories appeal to audiences.

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    Swing by Becca's website:
    https://www.beccakinzer.com/about

    Check out her catalogue, including Not What We Pictured:
    https://beccakinzer.com/shop/

    Follow Becca across her socials (and see if she's found her favorite opposites-attract couple):
    https://www.instagram.com/beccaannkinzer/?hl=en
    https://www.bookbub.com/authors/becca-kinzer


    27 min
  • 376. A Family Affair: How to Portray Sibling Relationships, with Farah Naz Rishi

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    Author and voice actor Farah Naz Rishi stops by to discuss how different siblings can be even growing up in the same environment, the highs and lows of these relationships, and what's important to think about when writing them accurately.

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    Visit Farah's website to find more of her insights:
    https://farahnazrishi.com/

    Grab a copy of her books (including The Flightless Birds of New Hope):
    https://farahnazrishi.com/books/
    https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-flightless-birds-of-new-hope

    Follow for more about Farah and her work on her socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/farahnazrishi/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@farahnazrishi
    https://bsky.app/profile/farahnazrishi.bsky.social

    27 min
  • 375. The Only Thing to Fear Is a Blank Page . . . with Ginny Kubitz Moyer

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    Author and educator Ginny Kubitz Moyer discusses some common fears that surround new and seasoned writers alike, gives tips on how to push past them, and talks about how sometimes bad writing can mean you're doing it right.

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    Stop by Ginny's website to see more:
    https://ginnymoyer.org/

    Peruse her catalogue of books:
    https://ginnymoyer.org/books/

    Connect further with Ginny on her socials (or even sign up for her newsletter):
    https://www.instagram.com/moyerginny/
    https://www.pinterest.com/ginnykubitzmoyer/
    https://ginnymoyer.org/contact/

    26 min
  • 374. High Thrill and Low Body Count: The Hidden Genre, with Kristine Delano

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    Author and former executive Kristine Delano reveals the hidden layers of financial thrillers, how to portray suspense and tension without (too much) blood, and the character work that drives it all.

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    Find more of Kristine's work on her website:
    https://kristinedelano.com/

    Grab her debut, The Lies We Trade, for yourself: 
    https://kristinedelano.com/#debut

    Sign up for Kristine's newsletter and follow her on Instagram for more thrills:
    https://www.instagram.com/kristine.delano.writer/
    https://wallstreetsuspense.substack.com/

    28 min
  • 373. The Future is Now: How Technology is Outpacing Fiction, with Lee Schneider

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    Author and producer Lee Schneider analyzes the use of technology in storytelling, how authors are trying to keep up with its rapid innovation in real life, and gives tips on how this rise of tech could be used as inspiration for your writing.

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    Learn more on Lee's website:
    https://leeschneiderbooks.com/

    Check out his books here:
    https://leeschneiderbooks.com/books/

    Follow all of Lee's projects on his socials:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/docuguy/
    https://instagram.com/leeschneiderbooks

    28 min

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Writing and Editing is a podcast for authors that takes a whole-person approach to everything related to writing and editing. Listen in each Thursday for a new twenty-five-minute episode…