Disappointments are frequent for writers who strive towards publication. But there is one disappointment that would strike fear in the heart of all writers … a debut cancellation. This episode journeys through the topic of making meaning/creating beauty even amidst the disappointments with author Kimberly Horch, who did just that after a debut cancellation. Whether it’s a debut cancellation, an agent pass, an editor pass, a critique that wasn’t what you hoped for, a reader review that left you discouraged, or something else, we hope that this episode helps you find some meaning and beauty even amidst your disappointments.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠

Kimberly Horch (Author):

Instagram: Kimberly shares ideas and books to promoteintentional kindness and connection as @thedaybrighteningcommittee

X: @kimberlyhorch

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: ⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Something that is talked about often in the writing community is how challenging the path to publication can be. Yet, for many of us, publishing our stories is our DREAM. So, what if instead of having to “survive” our dreams, we as a community were able to find ways to “thrive” and “live” amidst the dreams we are working so hard for? In this episode, Rowan Brighton Brown and I discuss just that: some methods that Rowan has used to help them find joy even when querying or on submission. This episode has something for everyone: encouragement, hope, applicable and practical tools, and even discussions of psychological research and neurobiology.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠

Rowan Brighton Brown (Agented Author):

Website: rowanbrightonbrown.com

IG: @rowanbrightonbrown

BSKY: @rowanbrightonbrown

X: @rowanbrightonb

TT: @rowanbrightonbrown

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Anxiety, a word that refers to “fear, worry, or dread.” Butnot just a word, an experience so many in the writing community relate to as they navigate the writing journey (and life). The writing journey is one full of factors that can elicit anxiety (lack of control, unpredictability, long waiting periods with silence, and so much more). In this episode, award-winning author Rebecca Gardyn Levington and host Danielle Render Turmaud talk about ways to navigate and cope with anxiety in the writing journey.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky):@YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Award-Winning Author):

Website: https://rebeccagardynlevington.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccagardynlevington/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/WriterRebeccaGL

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rebeccaglevington.bsky.social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WriterRebeccaGL

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website:https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

A common experience that writers/creators face in the writing journey is … you guessed it, getting critiqued! Whether it's critiques from critique partners, beta readers, agents, or editors, we often receive (and give) critiques. This episode includes a conversation with writer and literary agent Lisa Gouldy on how to give critiques that not only support the story’s success, but also support the writer’s heart. This episode is full of pure gold as we hear about how to support each other well in our journey! (And one that YMWJ Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud truly believes every critique partner, beta reader, or person critiquing writers' work should listen to before critiquing another manuscript!)

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Lisa Gouldy (Writer/Agent):

X: @planningforsun

BlueSky: @planningforsun

Corvisiero Lit Agency Website and MSWL: https://www.corvisieroagency.com/lisa-gouldy.html

Danielle Render Turmaud(Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website:

https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

The writing journey is full of many waves--waves of joy, waves of silence, waves of “no’s”, and so much more. In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud talks with award-winning author and former boat captain Blair Williamson about persevering amidst the waves. We all ride the waves of writing and publishing but we don’t have to do it alone (and we can find some boogie boards along the way to ride the waves).

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky):@YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Blair Williamson (Author):

X/Twitter: @theislandwriter

Instagram: @theislandwriter8

Website: www.theislandwriter.com

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website:https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

In this episode, you will be reminded that imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon in the writing community. You will hear a collection of vulnerable/authentic stories from published authors, agented authors, and querying authors who all navigate imposter syndrome. If you experience imposter syndrome, we hope that these stories help you see that you are not alone. And, this episode will remind you that Imposter syndrome is not a syndrome. It’s a common human experience that we feel as we try to figure out who are and where we fit into the world/the writing industry.

(Trigger warnings: This episode includes disclosures of experiences of depression, cancer, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, anxiety, and more. These areunfiltered stories from real authors and creators.)

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Authors Featured in this episode:

K.C. Harper:

X: @kcharper613

Insta: https: @kcharper_author

Website: https://kcharper.com/

Maria Morris:

X: @MoBetter289

Website: https://www.morristhespider.com/

Briana Caballero:

X: @bricaballero_

Instagram: @briana_writesbooks

Website: https://linktr.ee/brianacwritesbooks?utm_source=linktree_profi

Jayme Medina Peck:

X and BlueSky: @JaymeMedinaPeck

Website: https://jaymemedinapeck.com/

Lisa Katzenberger:

X: @FictionCity
Instagram: lisakatz17

Website: https://lisakatzenberger.com/

Amanda Dodge:

X: manda_dodge

Instagram/Threads: writeramandadodge

BlueSky: amandadodge

P. L. Riven:

X: @plriven

Website: https://www.plriven.com/

Rachel Blaine:

BlueSky: @rachelblaine

Website: rachelblaine.substack.com and rachelblainewriter.com

Maggie Preston:

X: @Maggie_Preston

Instagram: authors_maggie_and_selena

Website: authormaggiepreston.com

Yalda Ash:

X: @yaldacollection

Instagram: @yaldaamaison

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

One part of the writing journey that authors/creators often cringe at is marketing and self-promotion ... until now. In this episode, published and award-winning author Jolene Gutiérrezreminds us that self-promotion (at all stages of the writing journey) isn't about "selling" ourselves or our books, it's about celebrating our stories and what we've created. This episode will remind all of us that our stories and creations, and we, deserve to be celebrated/shared.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Jolene Gutiérrez (Author):

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerjolene

Twitter: @writerjolene

IG: @writerjolene

Website: jolenegutierrez.com     

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Carey Blankenship-Kramer (Agent and Author) persevered through a decade of querying. In this episode, Carey shares her experiences of querying, what she learned, and the wisdom she brought with her from that process. Whether you are soon to be querying, currently querying, or no longer querying, this episode will provide insights and practical tips into ways to care for your mental health during querying or other challenging seasons of the writing journey.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Carey Blankenship-Kramer (Agent and Author):

Bluesky: @careybk.bsky.social

IG: careyblankenshipkramer

Website: https://www.careyblankenshipkramer.com/

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist; X, BlueSky, and Instagram): @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host (Danielle Render Turmaud) talks with the wonderful Demi Michelle Schwartz (agented author, editor, publisher, agent intern, podcaster, singer/song writer) about what it means to go after our dreams. With encouragement for your journey and tips/tools/insights on how to go after your unique writing dreams, this episode will meet you right where you are in your journey, wherever that is.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Demi Michelle Schwartz (Agented Author/Podcaster/Agent Intern/Singer Songwriter; X): @demimschwartz

https://demimschwartz.com/

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist; X, BlueSky, and Instagram): @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

You, Me, and the Writing Journey is a podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health. Prior to the launch of this podcast, the writing community answered the following questions in a poll:

1) Why do you think the #writingcommunity could benefit from a podcast that will meet at the intersection of literary + well-being/mental health?

2) What are you most excited about surrounding the You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast? 

In this launch episode, Danielle Render Turmaud, Caroline Trussell, and Demi Michelle Schwartz discuss your stories/answers to these questions, explore the ways in which mental health and the literary journey intersect, give encouragement for the writing community, and so much more.

To receive Season 1 episode releases, follow on your favorite podcast streaming platforms for new episodes each Sunday (10 per season--with periodic bonus episodes!).

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist; X, BlueSky, and Instagram): @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Caroline Trussell (Agent/Author; X and BlueSky): Agent Account: @carolinejtrulit Author Account: @cjtruwriterWebsite: https://linktr.ee/cjtruwriter

Demi Michelle Schwartz (Agented Author/Podcaster/Agent Intern/Singer Songwriter; X): @demimschwartz