Writers With Wrinkles
Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance you need to navigate the complex world of publishing. Start your journey today! Visit www.WritersWithWrinkles.net for more info.
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Send us a Text Message. Lindy Ryan, anthologist and horror author, discusses her debut horror novel Bless Your Heart, which explores themes of family, loss, and confronting monsters. She also discusses the intricacies of bringing an anthology to market. Key Discussion Points: Writing as Therapy: Ryan shares the persona
Send us a Text Message. Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid Theme: The 31-Day Platform Challenge For: Aspiring authors looking for practical advice on building and enhancing their author platform. Key Discussion Points:Overview of the 31-Day Challenge: Aimed at building author platforms through daily, manageable tasks
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we interview Bitsy Kemper, a prolific author of children"s books and a passionate advocate for authors navigating the publishing industry. The theme of this episode revolves around the resilience required in the publishing industry, including the personal challenges and triumphs
Send us a Text Message. Hosts: - Beth McMullen - Lisa Schmid Theme: The importance of secondary characters in storytelling. Key Discussion Points: - Secondary characters add depth, complexity, and enrich the narrative. - They contribute to the world-building, provide subplots, conflicts, and challenges. - Effective
From Teacher to Bestselling Author, Matt Eicheldinger is telling the stories kids want to read
Send us a Text Message. Hosts: Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid Theme: Writer Resilience, Success Key Discussion Points:Matt Eicheldinger"s Background:Transition from childhood interests to writing.Teaching career and its role in storytelling.Path to self-publishing and eventual traditional publishing success.Celebrating
Send us a Text Message. Coping with imposter syndrome as a writer. Key Discussion Points: - We delve into the concept of imposter syndrome, defined as doubting one"s abilities and feeling like a fraud despite success. - Discussion of the commonality of imposter syndrome among writers, with anecdotes of even well-known