Reedsy Live: The Podcast

Reedsy Live: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme? Talking Children's Books with Tracy Gold Feb 21, 2025

🔍 Editor and children's author Tracy Gold discusses rhyming in picture books — is it needed, and how can you do it well? 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/rhyming-picture-books/

Reedsy Live: Plot a Romance Novel in One Hour with Bryn Donovan Feb 14, 2025

🔍 Get the ball rolling on your page-turning romance book in this episode with editor and romance extraordinaire Bryn Donovan 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/plot-romance-novel/

Reedsy Live: How to Write a Thought Leadership Book with Stacy Ennis Feb 07, 2025

🔍 Learn how to write a thought leadership book with author and keynote speaker, Stacy Ennis

Reedsy Live: Using Poetry to Become a Better Writer with Emma Murf Jan 31, 2025

🔍 Learn how poetry can elevate your novels, short stories, and non-fiction books with poet Emma Murf

Reedsy Live: How to Craft a Compelling Memoir with Jodi Fodor Jan 24, 2025

🔍 Learn to write a compelling memoir with editor Jodi Fodor 📝 You can find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/memoir-fodor/

Reedsy Live: 7 Steps To Write Your Non-Fiction Book with Joanna Penn Jan 17, 2025

🔍 Learn to write the non-fiction book of your dreams with bestselling author Joanna Penn 📝 You can find a written summary of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/write-non-fiction-book-in-2025/

Reedsy Live: How to Generate Great Story Ideas with Tom Bromley Jan 03, 2025

🔍 Author Tom Bromley shows you how to build your own story factory 📝 Find the highlights of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/generate-story-ideas/

Reedsy Live: Creative Writing Masterclass with Thriller Author Andy Maslen Dec 26, 2024

🔍 Thriller author Andy Maslen talks about his writing process.

Reedsy Live: Common Traits of Successful Young Adult Novels with Parul Bavishi & Rebecca Monterusso Dec 20, 2024

🔍 Editors Parul Bavishi and Rebecca Monterusso discuss the art of writing YA fiction that appeals to both teens and adults 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/traits-of-successful-ya-novels/

Reedsy Live: How to Avoid Common Suspense Pitfalls with Alyssa Matesic Dec 13, 2024

🔍 Editor Alyssa Matesic shares the biggest and most common pitfalls that she's encountered in suspense manuscripts 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/suspense-pitfalls/

Reedsy Live: Creating Believable Characters with Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell Dec 06, 2024

🔍 Editors Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell discuss their processes for creating believable characters 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/creating-believable-characters/

Reedsy Live: Traditional vs Self-Publishing with Paul Bradley Carr Nov 22, 2024

🔍 Author Paul Bradley Carr reveals his reasons for switching from traditional to self-publishing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/self-trad-paul-bradley-carr/

Reedsy Live: Novel-Writing Q&A with Tom Bromley #2 Nov 15, 2024

🔍 Join Reedsy's head of learning for an open Q&A session 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/novel-writing-QA/

Reedsy Live: What You Can Learn From an ADHD Writer with Jackson Dickert Nov 08, 2024

🔍 Learn how to plan complex stories from the story's conception to its final execution from the perspective of a writer with ADHD 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/planning-complex-stories/

Reedsy Live: How to Create Recommendable Non-Fiction with Devin Hunt Nov 01, 2024

🔍 Discover the key to creating useful books your readers will want to share. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/recommendable-non-fiction/

Reedsy Live: Leveraging Social Media in Book Marketing with Eleanor Pilcher Oct 25, 2024

🔍 Discover award-winning book marketer Eleanor Picher's insights into social media and influencer marketing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/social-media-pilcher/

Reedsy Live: From Indie Success to #1 Bestseller with Jennifer L. Armentrout Oct 18, 2024

🔍 Discover how novelist Jennifer L. Armentrout went from being an indie darling to one of the biggest names in publishing today. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/jennifer-armentrout/

Reedsy Live: How to Start a Story with Oksana Marafioti Oct 11, 2024

🔍 Author Oksana Marafioti shares her top tips for beginning a story 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-start-a-story/

Reedsy Live: Is Your Story Idea Any Good? with SJ Watson Oct 04, 2024

🔍 Bestselling author SJ Watson shows you how to find those rare ideas with the potential to be novels. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/is-your-story-idea-any-good-with-sj-watson/

Reedsy Live: How to Write Engaging Dialogue with Adina Edelman Sep 27, 2024

🔍 Editor Adina Edelman reveals her top tips for crafting dialogue. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/writing-dialogue-adina-edelman/

Reedsy Live: How to Refine the "Voice" of Your Book with Gabriela Pereira Sep 06, 2024

🔍 TEDx speaker, author, and founder of DIY MFA Gabriela Pereira talks about the importance of understanding the "voice" of your writing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/refining-voice/

Reedsy Live: Novel-Writing Q&A with Tom Bromley Aug 23, 2024

🔍 Join Reedsy's head of learning for an open Q&A session 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/novel-writing-QA/

Reedsy Live: How to Write Multiple POVs the "Game of Thrones" Way with Tracy Gold Aug 16, 2024

🔍 Editor Tracy Gold reveals her top 5 tips for writing with multiple POVs, with a bit of help from George R.R. Martin 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-write-multiple-povs-the-game-of-thrones-way/

Reedsy Live: How to Make a Literary Agent Read Your Entire Manuscript with Jon Darga Aug 09, 2024

🔍 Literary agent Jon Darga reveals the 5 key elements you should include to make people read past the first 10 pages of your manuscript 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/agent-read-your-entire-manuscript/

Reedsy Live: The Art of Storytelling in Non-Fiction with Harry Freedman Aug 02, 2024

🔍 Author Harry Freedman shows how storytelling principles are at the heart of all good nonfiction writing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/storytelling-in-nonfiction/

Reedsy Live: The Role of Anti-Heroes with Parul Bavishi and Randall Surles Jul 26, 2024

🔍 How can we create irresistibly flawed characters? Join editors Parul Bavishi and Randall Surles as they explore the world of anti-heroes and anti-heroines 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/anti-heroes-webinar/

Reedsy Live: The Magic of Middle Grade with Michelle Schusterman Jul 19, 2024

🔍 Learn about the difference between Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, what you “can and can't” write in Middle Grade, and how to market your book. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/middle-grade/

Reedsy Live: Landing Your First Book Deal with Caroline Leavitt Jul 12, 2024

🔍 Bestselling author Caroline Leavitt reveals what lies ahead for those looking to publish their book 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/getting-published-caroline-leavitt/

Reedsy Live: How to Write an Addictive Page-Turner with Anna Bierhaus Jul 05, 2024

🔍 Editor Anna Bierhaus shows you how to improve your writing's pacing, creating compulsively readable stories every time 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/pacing-anna-bierhaus/

Reedsy Live: 5 Essential Marketing Tactics of Self-Publishing Authors with Clayton Noblit Jun 28, 2024

🔍 Discover the most tried-and-true marketing tactics you can use to sell your book with the senior marketing manager of Written Word Media 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-marketing-tactics/

Reedsy Live: Getting Published as a Debut Author with Gina Sorell and Caroline Leavitt Jun 21, 2024

🔍 Authors Gina Sorell and Caroline Leavitt have a chat about how first-time authors get themselves published 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/getting-published-debut/

Reedsy Live: How to Find the Right Book Editor with Dionne McCulloch Jun 14, 2024

🔍 Writer Dionne McCulloch shows you how to find the perfect editor 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-find-the-right-book-editor/

Reedsy Live: How to Write Engaging Characters with Oksana Marafioti Jun 07, 2024

🔍 Bestselling author Oksana Marafioti shares tips on how to bring your characters to life on the page 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/engaging-characters/

Reedsy Live: How to Develop a Picture Book with Cara Stevens May 31, 2024

🔍 Author and editor Cara Stevens shares 20 questions to help you write your very own picture book 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/picture-book-20-questions/

Reedsy Live: How to Query Nonfiction: An Agent Explains with Max Sinsheimer May 24, 2024

🔍 Literary agent Max Sinsheimer talks about querying nonfiction books and how to make a positive first impression 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/query-non-fiction-sinsheimer/

Reedsy Live: How to Write Romance that Stands Out with Michelle Hazan May 17, 2024

🔍 Author, editor, and writing coach Michelle Hazen reveals some key craft elements that make for a well-written, unputdownable romance novel 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/romance-writing-michelle-hazen/

Reedsy Live: Preparing to Write a Novel: 5 Keys to Success with Tom Bromley May 10, 2024

* Get 10% off Reedsy's premium How to Write a Novel course with the code MAY24 at checkout. Exclusive to our podcast listeners and valid until May 20, 2024!* 🔍 Author and bestselling ghostwriter Tom Bromley talks about the "Five Ps" of preparing to draft a novel 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/preparing-to-write-a-novel-5-keys-to-success

Reedsy Live: Is Your Manuscript Ready? Discover Your Self-Auditing Toolkit with Julie Artz May 03, 2024

🔍 Reedsy editor Julie Artz talks about assessing your own manuscript to determine whether it's ready to be seen by editors and readers 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/self-audit-julie-artz/

Reedsy Live: How to Build a Productive Writing Habit with Bec Evans and Chris Smith Apr 26, 2024

🔍 The productivity coaches behind Prolifiko share their tips on building a productive writing habit 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/productive-writing-habit/

Reedsy Live: How to Crack Your Novel's Beginning and Ending with Caroline Leavitt Apr 19, 2024

🔍 NYT bestselling author Caroline Leavitt talks about how beginnings and endings can make a good novel great 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-crack-your-novel-s-beginning-and-ending/

Reedsy Live: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel with Jessica Brody Apr 12, 2024

🔍 Learn the secret code behind all well-plotted novels from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/save-the-cat-writes-a-novel/

Reedsy Live: Common Mistakes in Writing Dialogue and How to Avoid Them with Tracy Gold Apr 05, 2024

🔍 Editor and author Tracy Gold reveals the biggest mistakes new writers make when writing dialogue 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/dialogue-mistakes/

Reedsy Live: How to Start Writing a Book with Michelle Schusterman Mar 29, 2024

🔍 Author and Reedsy ghostwriter Michelle Schusterman shows you how to take your book idea and get busy writing its first draft 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-start-writing-a-book/

Reedsy Live: Personalizing Your Query Letters with Rachel Stout Mar 22, 2024

🔍 Former literary agent Rachel Stout reveals her tips for researching agents and personalizing query letters 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/personalizing-your-query-letters/

Reedsy Live: How to Plot Your Memoir Like a Novel with Amanda Edgar Mar 15, 2024

🔍 Join award-winning author, ghostwriter, and book coach Amanda Edgar as she shows you how to make your memoir read like a bestselling novel 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/memoir-amanda-edgar

Reedsy Live: Unleash Your Inner Editor (and Kill Your Darlings) with SJ Watson Mar 08, 2024

🔍 Join bestselling author SJ Watson as he shows you how to activate editor mode 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/watson-editor-mode/

Reedsy Live: Crowdfunding Your Book with Kickstarter with Oriana Leckert Feb 27, 2024

🔍 Discover the most tried-and-true marketing tactics you can use to sell your book with the senior marketing manager of Written Word Media 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-marketing-tactics/

Season 4 Epilogue: The Beginning Apr 21, 2020

But, as mysteriously as they begin, all creative journeys come to an end. Or do they?

Season 4 Chapter 5: A Long Way To Go Viral Apr 14, 2020

These days, everyone wants to be the next overnight viral sensation. But, as it turns out, there's nothing overnight about it.

Season 4 Chapter 4: Branding Yourself Apr 02, 2020

Before selling your book, you need to learn how to sell yourself.

Season 4 Chapter 3: Reading The Write Way Mar 25, 2020

How do you learn to see your creative work from other's perspectives? The answer is the same thing it's been for centuries: pick up a book.

Season 4 Chapter 2: Facts & Fiction Mar 17, 2020

The Hero's Journey is an excellent metaphor for any creative process. But when it comes to self publishing a nonfiction book, the line between fact and fiction is anything but metaphorical.

Season 4 Prologue: The Hero's Journey Mar 11, 2020

What do the Greek gods, Walt Disney, and indie author slash creativity professor Tim Cigelske all have common? Apparently, everything.

Season 4 Chapter 1: Framing Your Mind Mar 11, 2020

As the Hero's Journey starts up again, Tim has to put his own creativity advice to the test.

Addendum 9: Moving Too Fast (with Jami Albright) Dec 17, 2019

Move too fast and, instead of working around your obstacles, you might just crash into them – in romance, in writing, and in writing romance.

Addendum 8: Adapting to Change (with I.L. Cruz) Dec 04, 2019

When your story isn't a popular one, how do you get people to listen? According to I.L. Cruz, it helps to disguise it as a story everyone knows already.

Addendum 7: Help Yourself (with Mason Engel) Nov 26, 2019

It's one thing to turn a great book into a bestseller. But how do you learn to write a great book in the first place? ~~~ Additional Reading: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/ https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/

Season 3 Epilogue: Like A Pro Oct 01, 2019

Behind every professional, there are many amateur hours. Behind every success story, there are many more that go untold.

Season 3 Chapter 5: The Life of the (Launch) Party Sep 25, 2019

In the era of the eBook, why are some authors still selling paperbacks from their front doors?

Season 3 Chapter 4: Paperback Writer Sep 18, 2019

Paperback books have historically been derided as cheap, brief entertainment. So, in the era of the eBook, why would you print them at all? ~~~ Additional Reading: https://blog.reedsy.com/standard-book-sizes/ https://blog.reedsy.com/print-on-demand-books/

Season 3 Chapter 3: The Prince and the Paradox Sep 10, 2019

Kids can be picky, especially when it comes to what they prefer to read. So why not give it to them?

Season 3 Chapter 2: The Least Syllable of Thy Addition Sep 03, 2019

How do you insult your audience without insulting their sensibilities... or their intelligence? When writing for a juvenile audience, finding the right balance is more important than ever.

Season 3 Chapter 1: Like Magic Aug 27, 2019

When it comes to writing a bestseller, magical worlds work like a charm, right up until they don't.

Season 3 Prologue: Amateur Hour Aug 27, 2019

It's hard enough writing a novel for anyone. When writing for kids aged 12 to 18, it's another challenge altogether.

Addendum 6: All The Cool Kids Are Doing It (with Jacqui Castle) Aug 13, 2019

What comes first, the novel or the genre? A journalist turned novelist, a zeitgeist changing election, and a young adult reading trend might help us to find the answer.

Addendum 5: To Trope or Not To Trope (with Marlow York) Aug 06, 2019

Drawing from your influences is one thing, stealing from them is another. How did Marlow York walk the tricky tightrope of writing with tropes?

Addendum 4: Flashback (with Benjamin Davis) Jul 16, 2019

How do you market a book that you can barely even describe? Benjamin Davis, author of a so called magical realism poetic memoir, travelled across the world to find the answer.

Season 2 Epilogue: Always A Challenge Jun 05, 2019

Writing never gets easier. How does Jenn still do so much of it anyway?

Season 2 Chapter 5: Making A Community May 29, 2019

How do you transform "working writer" from the job of your dreams into a career?

Season 2 Chapter 4: Making A Change May 21, 2019

In this day and age, readers care about your writing if they care about you first. So how do you turn "you" into a marketable brand?

Season 2 Chapter 3: Having A Community May 14, 2019

Over the past ten years, self-publishing has become unequivocally common. How can a new author stand out in such a large community?

Season 2 Chapter 2: The New World May 07, 2019

Before it was a multimillion dollar industry, self-publishing was a new world. But was the (literal) gold rush worth the (figurative) smallpox?

Season 2 Chapter 1: The People v. Cozy Mysteries Apr 30, 2019

Is "writing to market" the same as selling out, or is it just good business?

Season 2 Prologue: In Your Dreams Apr 30, 2019

How do you transform "working writer" from a job that's in your dreams to the job of your dreams?

Addendum 3: Happily Ever After (with Anthony Sciarratta) Apr 02, 2019

Is ending your story "happily ever after" cliché? Maybe -- but some clichés exist for a reason.

Addendum 2: The Human Element (with Eliot Peper) Mar 19, 2019

What is the best way to market a book in the Internet age? Technology may have changed, but the answer hasn't -- for over 2,000 years.

Addendum 1: Choice Words for First Drafts (with Brett Putter) Mar 12, 2019

How do you turn your first draft into a published book? According to Brett Putter, founder of CultureGene and author of "Culture Decks Decoded," the answer may be unsuitable for print.

Epilogue: What is an Epilogue? Jan 08, 2019

How do you end a novel, a story, or a podcast? Perhaps, with an epilogue.

Chapter 5: Going to Market Jan 01, 2019

In an oversaturated market, how do you make your product stand out? Be it running shoes or books — the answer is the same.

Chapter 4: The Design Stage Dec 25, 2018

How do you design the cover your book will inevitably be judged by?