Words Are Hard
Words are hard. We’re here to help. Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as they dive into writing and editing techniques. New episode weekly. Tangent-to-topic ratios will vary.
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Looking for tips on building a writing routine? Look no further! We'll walk you through how to manage your expectations, audit your time, and set boundaries around your writing sessions. Also Ramsay suggests a new invention for nursing mothers.
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Live long and celebrate collaborative storytelling! In today's episode, Ramsay and I discuss intellectual properties and copyright, the history of fandom, and why everyone should read and write fanfiction.
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Rejection is a part of life, but it's especially a part of writing. In today's episode, we discuss a few ways to deal with rejection without wanting to burn your manuscript.
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
In today's episode, we answer the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything as we discuss Narrative Techniques. Also bad Latin translations and—(not) sorry—more Tolkien.
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
We're back for season 2! Join us as we discuss what we've been up to during our haitus, what we're going to talk about this season, and some goals for the summer.
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Today's episode is brought to you by a tornado watch and Lord Byron's house guests.
It also marks the start of a brief hiatus. We'll be back in about a month when Rachael's end-of-the-school-year chaos is a little more manageable.
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
If you can't spell "restaurant", this is the episode for you. We'll also discuss the Icelandic language, tricks to make you a better speller, and Ramsay's use of the word of the day.
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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
What do Goosebumps, breakfast pizza, and Don Quixote have in common?
This episode.
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