Writing Roots

Writing and publishing a book can be a daunting process. It starts with an idea and hope for the future, but is often crushed by the constant questions along the way. What makes a good book? How do I actually sell the book? How do I even get it published?

Writing Roots was designed to help authors tackle any obstacles along the way, so we are taking December as our opportunity to explore your questions, along with other questions we see most often in our business.

In this episode, we discuss names. Should you use a nom de plume, and how do you even pick one? How do you name your characters?

First aired December 2, 2019.

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Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.

Two guests join the hosts of Writing Roots in this bonus episode about resources. Jason Prado and Becky Buell of the Shasta Public Libraries talk about what help their libraries can offer to authors, such as study material, internet connection, computers, and even group meeting spaces.

First aired November 30, 2019.

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Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.

A writing career often comes with opportunities to work with others, whether it’s for a collaborative effort or ghostwriting. This episode focuses on what’s needed when you work with other authors, and how it can be a benefit to your writing and brand.

First aired November 28, 2019.

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Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.

Not all writers write books. Some write poems, speeches, scripts, or articles. In this episode, Ley and Leigh discuss the differences for different mediums and what you need to expect when you branch out of the book business.

First aired November 25, 2019.

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