Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy as she chats this week with writing coach Erin Noller about creative burnout. Learn how it is different from regular burnout, how to tell if you are in the thick of it, and what to do to get back that creative spark!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSometimes you have just the seed of an idea, with no clear path on how to expand it into a whole story. This week, Suzy works with Author Tracie Renee who has written a poem and wants to expand it to a novel-in-verse. They discuss where to begin and strategies for teasing out a full idea. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailThis week, Suzy reviews a page from an Adult Fantasy novel. She reviews strategies for making meaning using inner thoughts and close third person perspective.Learn how adjusting pacing and revealing stakes can keep engagement high for your readers!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailNow that you know what tension is, how do you slow things down when you want to amp up the tension? In this episode, Suzy and Sam explore pacing and how you can change it up in your own writing, and when you need an outside perspective.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever struggled with understanding tension in your writing, Sam Cameron and Suzy discuss what it is, and how you can make sure you have it, before you even start writing. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy this week for a page review of a middle-grade novel to find out: How to highlight themes already in your manuscript to stand out in a difficult querying environment. How to infuse agency in your main character for an engaging reading experienceUsing the elements of writing to match the pace to reader expectations🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailTune in this week to learn with book coach Abigail Raeke about the difference between scene and summary and how to use each narrative technique in your writing to focus your reader on what is really important in your story. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy and Author Stacy Burch as they discuss how to moderate pacing with the inner thoughts, and the importance of establishing a clear want and stakes for your main character in every scene. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIf you're a romance writer looking to spice up your sex scenes, or just looking for concrete ways to up the intimacy in whatever genre you write, Michelle Hazen has written the instruction manual that will change how you look at spice!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin the conversation this week as Suzy and Dani Abernathy discuss how using a rooted approach and systems like the Enneagram can help you as a writer discover, nurture, and grow the story that only you can write. Intro to the Enneagram Course🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Suzy welcomes Romance Author and Book Coach Emily Colin, and they dive into a conversation on how the Romance genre is both powerful and transformative, but all too frequently dismissed as fluff. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailThis week, Suzy chats with Fulbright Scholar and Author Gigi Berardi about her novel, Bianca's Cure, and how she came to write this 'history-driven novel.'  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn part 2 of this series on audiobooks, Jenny Hoops of Snowdog Audio and Suzy dive into the nitty-gritty of audiobook production. Learn what kind of equipment you need for a DIY setup, and the variety of options available to you if you choose to have someone else narrate your book. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIf the idea of having an audiobook edition of your book is overwhelming, this two-part podcast episode series is for you! Suzy sits down with audiobook producer and the founder of Snowdog Audio, Jenny Hoops to start with the basics and get you up to speed on all things audiobook!  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailMentioned in the Episode: Show don’t tell Writing Podcast: Episode #61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1)Downloads:20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer30 Ways to Promote Your Book 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIs it ALWAYS more important to Show? When can you TELL? Join Suzy and her guest this week, book coach Julie Artz, for an energetic conversation about when you should rein in your showing and opt to simply tell. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailWhat if you wanted to write about your life, but you didn't want to tell all in a memoir? In this episode Suzy talks with Shivani Malik, PhD, about the process of writing her novel The Sky is Different Here. How she turned journal entries into a story with a compelling theme, tight pacing, and characters to remember. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered when to use an Oxford comma (or what that even is!) this is the episode for you! Suzy chats with Patty McGee, one of the co-authors of the amazing grammar guide "Not Your Granny's Grammar" to demystify grammar for writers. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSelf-promotion and marketing are likely scary words for newer writers. This week, Email Marketing Expert, Tarzan Kay, breaks down how simple it is to start an email newsletter, and why it is the most valuable thing you can do for your future writing life. Tarzan Kay specializes in writing emails that are fun to read and more addictive than whatever you just marathon-watched on Hulu. Her programs and DIY courses teach business owners how to write highly-addictive, story-driven emails that sell without using coercive sales tactics. She spent the last three years quietly dismantling her 7-figure boss-babe empire and building a more inclusive online business that prioritizes people over profits. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her two children and one canoe.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleKitFree 14 Day Trial. Email marketing that automates your growth.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailDr. Sean Pauzauskie joins Suzy this week for a fascinating discussion of brain science, and the many ways it relates to readers and writing. They discuss his debut novel, Stage of Fools, and the journey it took to get to publication. You won't want to miss this exploration of the nature and possibilities of our wonderful brains!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSuzy chats with the multi-talented Dr. Laura about writing fiction, non-fiction, and her new book I Wish I'd Quit Sooner. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is an award-winning organizational psychologist,keynote speaker, author, and podcast host with more than 25 years ofexperience helping people and organizations thrive. As the host of theacclaimed podcast Where Work Meets Life™, she explores the human side ofthe workplace with warmth, depth, and insight.Her upcoming book, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss, launches in January 2026. Blending research, real stories, and actionable strategies, the book offers guidance and validation for those facing toxic leadership.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailEpisodes featuring this week's advice givers:Episode #33 Interview with Monica Cox: Revision and MindsetEpisode #34 Story Grid with Editor Joanne HainesEpisode #38 Interview with Memoir Author, Dr. Phyllis HeintzEpisode #39. Author Platform with Nicole MeierEpisode #40. Getting Started on Your Novel with Stephanie DethlefsEpisode #41 When and How to Work with a PublicistEpisode #43 The Value of Critique Partners with Julie ArtzEpisode #53 Memoir Writing with Suzette MullenEpisode #56. Show Don’t Tell Page Review: Epic Fantasy with Katie FitzgeraldEpisode #61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1)Episode #63. Building a Social Media Presence for WritersEpisode #64. The Emotion Thesaurus with Becca Puglisi (Part 1)Episode #66: Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole BrossEpisode #67. Character First Writing and Writers’ Summits with Daniel David WallaceEpisode #68. Fantasy with Richie BillingEpisode #69. Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA with Simon RoseEpisode #71 Writing with Dyslexia, an Interview with Author Mitzi Ocasio🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailWhat a year it has been! Join Suzy as she recaps what she has been doing all year as an author, editor, and book coach. Download my most popular resources of 2025:➡️ 30 Ways to Promote Your Book (without dancing on social media!)➡️ Suzy's Show, don't Tell Writing GuideListen to my most popular episodes of 2025:67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace35. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 1)74. Mindfulness and Writing with April Davila73. Writing Personal Memoir with Kathaleen Sorensen68. Fantasy with Richie Billing🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailTreena and Suzy chat about how to pivot from researching a topic to writing a memoir. The differences between academic and creative writing, and how to embrace the ups and downs in your life to create connections with your audience.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy and Robert for the second half of their conversation where they talk about Show, don't Tell, the unique opportunities of audiobooks, and the incredible advice that saved Roberts career in writing from disaster before it even began. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailThis week, in part 1 of a two-part episode, Suzy sits down with prolific and award-winning Canadian author Robert J. Sawyer. They discuss the fascinating backstory behind the decisions for the structure of his newest Audible exclusive audiobook and The Downloaded One.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailThis week, Suzy chats with an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach, April Dávila. She is the author of two books, her fiction debut, 142 Ostriches and her nonfiction book Sit. Write. Here. They explore the mind/body connection and how it effects your writing life and journey, as well as her journey to writing this nonfiction guide.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSuzy chats with Memoirist Kathaleen Sorensen (who is also her Aunt) about the life and legacy of her son, Thomas. Kathaleen wrote the book Living In the Land of the Uprights, ​A Story About Thomas Voss Sorensen despite not considering herself a writer. During this episode they dive into the challenges and process of writing a personal memoir. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailThis week we dive into an exciting conversation with two experts in their field. When Clark and Sonya decided to write a nonfiction business book, they didn't know what they didn't know. Join us to hear about their journey as co-authors as they tackled not only their topic, but also structure and storytelling. 🍁 Get their book, out now: Your Move to Canada (Amazon US)(Amazon CA)🍁 Sonya Dolguina Manager, Tax Consulting, Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd. (Canada)Educates and advises clients on tax-effective wealth management to help them meet their unique goals.Specialized in cross-border taxation, with years of experience advising on complex Canadian and U.S. tax matters.Sonya is a licensed CPA in both Canada and the US (Illinois) and is currently completing the rigorous 3-year Canadian in-depth Tax program.Clark Linton: Clark began his career in the investment industry in 1998 working as an advisor at a small, boutique investment management firm. In 2005 he transitioned his business to Raymond James and works with higher net worth clients and their families through Raymond James’ Private Investment Management Group.Clark earned a Bachelor of Business Degree (Finance Concentration) and Minor in Economics from Simon Fraser University in 1992. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder, earning this distinction in 2002. The CFA designation is regarded by most to be the key certification for investment professionals, especially in the areas of research and portfolio management.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Author and fellow Podcast Host, Mitzi of Mitzi's Let's Think About It to talk about her journey to building her business, and writing four children's books. She has amazing goals, and they dive into the challenges she has faced and overcome when it comes to being a creative with dyslexia.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSuzy is back this week for part two of her interview with prolific author, Simon Rose. This week they chat about how to sustain a career in writing, and what that really looks like. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSuzy chats this week with prolific author Simon Rose in the first of two episodes about writing time travel books for young audiences. They cover research, alternate histories, and time travel (in all directions!)GUEST: Simon graduated from university with a degree in history and his first novel for middle grade readers, The Alchemist’s Portrait, was published in 2003. This was followed by The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, The Sphere of Septimus, Future Imperfect, An Untimely Death, and The Order of Excalibur novels. He’s also the author of the Flashback series, the Shadowzone series, and The Stone of the Seer series. In addition, he’s the author of The Children’s Writer’s Guide, The Working Writer’s Guide, The Time Traveler’s Guide, and has written many non-fiction books.Simon offers editing, manuscript evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and writing workshops for writers. He’s an instructor with the University of Calgary and offers online workshops for both children and adults. He also offers workshops and author in residence programs for schools and libraries.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailMentioned in this Episode:The Fantasy Writer's Toolshed Podcasthttps://richiebilling.com/🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailRegister Here for the Escape the Plot Forest Writer's Summit October 18th - 22ndDaniel David Wallace's Website🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailPreorder A Novel Approach HERE! (Releases on October 15th, 2025)Suzy sits down with Author, Editor, and Book Coach, Nicole Bross to talk about her new book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers. They dive into what makes neurodivergent brains unique, and how you can harness the strengths of your brain function to finish your own book!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailMentioned in the Episode:Writers Helping Writers One Stop for Writers🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailSuzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing projects. Mentioned in this Episode:Sci-Fi Snacks Podcast🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: Submission GrinderDuotropeChill SubsSubmittable🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writing journey rounds out this riveting interview!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this page review episode, Suzy critiques a page from a Memoir with a twist- Marcel Charpentier is writing the story of his personal friend's childhood in collaboration with her. They discuss incorporating showing details and sense memory through the eyes of a child, and how to approach narrative distance. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this special bonus episode, Suzy continues her discussion with Epic Fantasy Author Katie Fitzgerald. They discuss Katie's journey to self-publishing, how she leverages author communities to reach readers, and next-level show, don't tell writing advice. If you're ready to dive into the epic fantasy worlds of Katie Fitzgerald, you can find out more on her website at www.katiefitzgeraldauthor.com and grab a free copy of In the Hands of HealersYou're not going to want to miss this one!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailJoin Suzy as she chats with Epic Fantasy author Katie Fitzgerald to talk about setting the scene for the second book in a series. Learn about the different types of readers you need to think about, and how you can recap information without infodumping.🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Suzy chats with author Liz Alterman about her page from her work in progress. They discuss the merits and pitfalls of various writing habits, and how to 'unstick' yourself when you can't seem to keep writing forward. You'll also learn about the unique style choices that can be made when writing a psychological thriller. Time to dive in!🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Suzy dives into how to use showing details to bring an introverted character to life, how to sprinkle fantasy details without info-dumping, and how to avoid point of view errors. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Suzy sits down with fellow book coach and author, Suzette Mullen to talk about Memoirs. Through the discussion of Suzette's  Memoir, The Only Way Through Is Out, they discuss planning, structuring, and writing your memoir and the ways it is similar and different from fiction. Suzette shares her personal journey and how a major plot twist in her life changed everything. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Suzy chats with fellow editor Michael, and they review opportunities to amp up the stakes in his Action Scene. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight 

Send us Fan MailOn Friday, June 20th, 2025, Suzy held an Open House for her Inner Circle membership program. In addition to a workshop, there was an open Q&A session. Tune in for a frank discussion of writers' most burning questions, including: How do I structure my novel?How many POVs is too many?When do most writers fail? 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircleSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)  Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight