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 Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Revising, like the wonderful world of words, is hard. In today's episode, we discuss Oktoberfest lagers, creepy book-making materials, and how to make your revisions a little easier.
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Coming up with a title can feel even harder than writing the story itself, but fear not: this week, we have some tips to help you find the perfect name for your project. Trust us, it only took 304 tries before we found ours.
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
What do Egyptian hieroglyphics, Norman conquerors, and computer hackers have in common? Not much, but we talk about them all on this episode!
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Join us as we discuss our favorite extinct punctuation marks and debate the need of the interrobang vs em dash on a keyboard (em dash wins).
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
In today's episode, we discuss mimes, buccaneers, and the various uses of dialogue in fiction.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Plotting? Pantsing? Plantsing? There's no right or wrong way to outline a project, but in this episode, we'll help you navigate some of the different styles and techniques you might use to plan out your next novel.
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
In this episode, we discuss strategies for developing and maintaining a consistent voice, low-budget cooking tips, and what makes Erming Henestway a distinctive writer.
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this episode, we dive into the different types of character arcs, how to name your characters, and what happens when Ramsay forgets to prepare his fun fact.
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