Way-Word Writers Podcast

EPISODE 109: ​Grammar as a Craft Choice with Patty McGee

EPISODE 108: The Art of Line Editing: Elevating Character and Plot with Author Jennifer Gennari

EPISODE 107: Summit Club Workshops--Coming to Way-Word Writers

Tackling Time Management & Writing Goals

EPISODE 106: Kickstarter Campaigns & Author Partnering with Christina Boufis and Victoria Olsen

EPISODE 105: Layered Themes & Hooks in Picture Books with Chloe Ito Ward

SPECIAL EPISODE: ​Navigating the Creative Journey: Way-Word Writers' 2026 Goals and Changes

EPISODE 104: Writing Later-In-Life Romances with Author Julie Berman

EPISODE 103: Creativity & Caregiving: Nurturing Your Passion While Supporting Loved Ones

EPISODE 102: ​Creating Community Through Writing Contests with Kaitlyn Sanchez

EPISODE 101: Mastering Submission Strategies with Harold Underdown

Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing the Future

EPISODE 100: ​Exploring the Art of Essay Writing with Author and Editor Melissa Helton

EPISODE 99: Genre Hopping and Author Branding with Agent & Author Eric Smith (Rocks!)

EPISODE 98: I’ve Got A Book Offer, NOW WHAT?

EPISODE 97: Creative Constraints and Killer Twists: Jenna Satterthwaite on Genre-Blending Success

EPISODE 96: From First Draft to Final Say With Editor & Author Deborah Halverson

EPISODE 95: Exploring the Essence of Voice in Writing with Macmillan Editor Kortney Nash

EPISODE 94: Unlocking the Power of Libraries for Writers with Author & Librarian Donna Mork Reed

EPISODE 93: My Writing-Life Plans Failed: NOW WHAT?

EPISODE 92: Mastering Beta Readers with Author Cherie Postal

EPISODE 91: Finding Your Perfect Match with HarperCollins Editor (and Author) Sara Schonfeld

EPISODE 90: I'm Going to Acquisitions: NOW WHAT?

EPISODE 89: Passion to Pressure: Breaking Out & Managing Creativity with NYT Bestselling Author Marc J Gregson

EPISODE 88: Author Mandi Fugate Sheffel On Writing & Publishing with a University Press

EPISODE 87: The Art of Writing Young Adult with Bloomsbury Author Michelle I. Mason

EPISODE 86: I'm In The Murky Middle, NOW WHAT?

EPISODE 85: A Discussion About POV with Macmillan Editor Emily Settle

EPISODE 84: Pursuing an MFA: A Conversation with Michelle Collins Anderson

EPISODE 83: Exploring the Art of Writing Westerns with Doug Osgood

EPISODE 82: Navigating Networking for Writers: Tips, Experiences, and Strategies

EPISODE 81: Inside BookTok, Romantasy & Intersectionally Diverse Publishing with TOR Editor Aje Roberts

EPISODE 80: PART 2: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Turmaud

EPISODE 79: The Six P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry with Danielle Render Termeaud

EPISODE 78: I've Signed With An Agent: NOW WHAT?

EPISODE 77: Nurturing Memoir Writing with Wendy Dale: Insights, Structure, and Emotional Resonance

EPISODE 76: Mastering Author Branding and Platform Building with PR Strategist Gretchen Schafer and Author Nicole Meyer

EPISODE 75: Surviving Conferences as an Introvert with the Way-Word Writers CoHosts

EPISODE 74: Protecting Writers: Insights from Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware

EPISODE 73: The Literary AI Revolution: Navigating New Frontiers with the Way-Word Writers Co-Hosts

EPISODE 72: ​Writing Different Age Categories and Characters with Author Leslie J. Wyatt: A Love Affair with Words

EPISODE 71: Cover Design, Marketing, and Advertising Insights from Successful Indie Author Jamie Dalton

EPISODE 70: Character Backstory and Myth with Academic Turned Bestselling Author, Karen Odden

EPISODE 69: From Advertising to Aliens: Author Zach Von Zonk Reveals Insights on How to Captivate Your Audience

EPISODE 68: Writing Support Systems: Leveraging Critique Partners for Growth PART 2

EPISODE 67: Writing Support Systems: Leveraging Critique Partners for Growth PART 1

​EPISODE 66: Mastering Social Media for Authors with Expert Emily Ritter

EPISODE 65: The Journey of Small Publisher Founder Karen Chan, CEO of Gloo Books: Inclusivity in Children's Literature

EPISODE 64: Proposals and Persistence: Unlocking Nonfiction Success with Author Nicki Jacobsmeyer

​EPISODE 63: Harnessing the Power of Traditional Media with Valerie Battle Kienzle