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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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
In today's episode, we take a deeper dive into the different types of editing: what they are, why you might want them, and in what order you should get them done. Also, murder. As a treat.
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Join us as we discuss the different types of editorial styles, when to use each, and the official Words Are Hard drinking game.
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
In this week's episode, Ramsay and I discuss mood, tone, atmosphere, and books that made us cry.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
In Part II of our "how the heck do I go about publishing my work?" series, we discuss the process of self-publishing. And also teacher conventions. And portmanteau words.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
There's a lot to talk about in today's episode, so it's another long one. I'll walk you through the process of traditional publishing, and Ramsay will provide plucky commentary and a mathematically creative fun fact.
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
This is a longer one, folks—we had a lot to talk about. I share the wisdom I gleaned at ElectricCon, we discuss the 7 types of plot, and Ramsay learns all about defenestration.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Bring your stuffed animals, action figures, and family photos today—it's time for show and tell! You need both in a story, but they serve different purposes and should be used intentionally. In this episode, we discuss the uses of both.
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
In today's episode, we discuss ancient Roman hot dog vendors, Ramsay's attempts at Greek pronunciation, and rhetorical devices.
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