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Between the Bookends

by Mary Frances Gualandri

Between the Bookends is a weekly dialogue between two writers focusing on the craft of writing.

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Episodes

  1. The Writing Process

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the process of writing a novel as well as post-writing tips.

  2. Dialogue

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the highs and lows of dialogue.

  3. Character Development

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of a good character.

  4. "Writing Spaces, Inspiration, and Rituals"

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss their ideal writing spaces, how that inspires them, and their writing rituals.

  5. Plot Development

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of plot.

  6. "Setting: Time, Place, and Space"

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss elements of setting.

  7. Covers

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of good cover design as well as pitfalls to avoid

  8. Timelines

    Mary Fran and Maggie discuss the importance of having a timeline for your novel.

  9. Constructing a Good Title

    Maggie and Mary Fran give tips on how to create a good title.

  10. "Outlining: Constructing a Novel"

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the pros and cons of outlining.

  11. A Rainbow of Genres

    Maggie and Mary Fran focus on the genres they like to read and write.

  12. "Firsts"

    Maggie and Mary Fran discuss firsts in their reading and writing experience. Writer Jade Strong is a guest.

  13. "What's in a Favorite Book?

    Maggie and Mary Frances discuss their favorite books and what they love about them.

  14. "Authors Who Inspire Us"

    The second episode focuses on the authors who inspire us.

  15. "Why Do We Write?"

    Welcome to the first episode of Between the Bookends, a series where two college-age writers discuss the craft of writing and the triumphs and struggles in the life of a writer. Episode 1 focuses on why we write and the various reasons for writing as well as introductions to the hosts, Maggie...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Between the Bookends is a weekly dialogue between two writers focusing on the craft of writing.

HOSTED BY

Mary Frances Gualandri

CATEGORIES

arts

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How many episodes does Between the Bookends have?

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What is Between the Bookends about?

Between the Bookends is a weekly dialogue between two writers focusing on the craft of writing.

How often does Between the Bookends release new episodes?

Between the Bookends has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Between the Bookends?

Between the Bookends is created and hosted by Mary Frances Gualandri.
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