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The Writing and Marketing Show
This is the writing and marketing show with Wendy H. Jones, It does what it says on the tin. Everything you need to find your way around the business of being a writer.
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The Art and Strategy of Anthology Creation
What happens when life throws you more curveballs than you can catch? After a year filled with personal challenges like a house flood, a fire, and a p...
Breathing Life into Bygone Eras for Today's Readers
Unlock the secrets of authentic historical storytelling with historian and author Lexi Cunningham as we paint the past with words. From the serene set...
Crafting Captivating Settings: How Locale Shapes a Novel's Soul with Best-Selling Author Danny Petrie
Discover the magic that unfolds when setting takes center stage in a novel, transforming lifeless backdrops into dynamic entities with a soul of their...
Bringing Characters to Life: Mastering Characterisation in Writing
Have you ever faced a character in a book so flat they seem to fall off the page? Fear not, fellow wordsmiths, for I, Wendy H Jones, am here to share...
Nature's Narrative The Impact of Setting on Story
Fate threw a curveball that had us scrambling from the flames of my cousin's house fire to the tranquil embrace of a dense woodland retreat. As I shar...
Embracing the Unfamiliar: A Journey of Resilience and Creative Exploration with Wendy H Jones
Life has a way of tossing curveballs that can either strike us out or propel us to new heights. When my home was devastated by a flood, it felt like a...
Exploring Dystopian Fiction and Publishing Insights with Debut Author Marty M. McNair
Get ready for a thrilling journey as we sit down with Marty McNair, debut author of the riveting dystopian novel, Island of Ruin. McNair's fascination...
Surviving the Writing Lifestyle: Personal Strategies for Health and Productivity
When COVID-19 left me, Wendy H Jones, wiped out, it was a wake-up call to the importance of self-care. Fellow authors, this episode is an intimate ref...
Mastering the Art of Crime Story Writing with Author Claire A Murray
Summoning all mystery enthusiasts and budding crime writers! Get ready for an engrossing conversation with Phoenix-based author, Claire A Murray. Arme...
Turning Lockdown Walks into a Career: Writing for Nature Magazines with Linda Brown
Imagine strolling through the lush greens of nature, absorbing tranquility, and penning down your observations to engage readers worldwide. Our guest...
Crafting Captivating Series Characters with Linda Mather: Techniques, Diversity, and Maintaining Continuity
Ever wondered how to make your series characters captivating, engaging, and real? The key is layering their personalities, their stories, their motiva...
Exploring the Fascinating World of Mortuary Archaeology with Sarah N. Rubin
A fascinating glimpse into the world of mortuary archaeology with our expert guest, Sarah N Rubin. Sarah, a seasoned archaeologist, takes us on an en...
Unveiling the Secrets of Pocket Novels with Sue Cook
Ready to venture into the world of pocket novels? Let's uncover the secrets together with Sue Cook, the acclaimed pocket novelist. Our chat goes beyon...
Exploring Search and Rescue: Insights from Expert Lynn Random
Join Wendy H Jones as she engages in a fascinating conversation with Lynn Random, a seasoned volunteer and expert in the field of search and rescue. W...
Exploring the Intricate World of Children's Magazine Writing with Rebekah McVey
Ever wondered how a seasoned journalist crafts fascinating stories for children's magazines? Join us as we unravel this intriguing world with our gues...
Inspiring Young Minds: A Deep Dive into Children's Literature with Pauline Tate
What if you could captivate young minds and inspire a love for reading? Join me and children's picture book author, Pauline Tate, as we navigate this...
Mastering the Art of Self-Editing: Enhance Your Writing and Hire the Right Editor
Ever wondered how to transform your manuscript from good to brilliant? Today, we’re demystifying the art of self-editing and sharing coveted tricks to...
Unlocking the Power of The Arts in Historical Fiction Research
Discover the power of art and music in historical fiction research with award-winning author, Sheena MacLeod. Infuse your writing with the emotional d...
Chasing Inspiration: Practical Tips and Strategies to Reignite Your Writing Motivation
Ever felt like you're chasing inspiration with a club, only to watch it flutter away just out of reach? You're not alone. We've been there, and in thi...
Podcasting as a Book Marketing Tool
I am sure I don't need to convince anyone of the value of podcasts as you are listening to one. However, have you ever thought about how you can use i...
Using AI in your Writing and Author Business
AI or artificial intelligence, is the hot topic for discussion in writers' circles at the moment. However, love it or hate it, it is not going away. T...
Journey of a Debut Novelist With Marti M. McNair
Today I talk to debut novelist Marti M. McNair About her journey and what she is doing to promote her book. Her inspirational journey is choc full of...
Writing Dystopian Fiction
Today I am talking to Dystopian Fiction author L. G. Jenkins about writing dystopian fiction. She gives us hints and tips about the genre and reasons...
The Business of Being a Writer: A Candid View
As writers we often have this vision of what our life will be like - sitting in our writing cave doing nothing but writing. Then reality sets in. Toda...
Writing a Long Running Series
Today I am talking to Leigh Russell, author of the DI Geraldine Steele Mysteries, about writing a long running series. Leigh is now writing the 21st b...
Decluttering Your Life to Boost Creativity
Today, I talk to Jane Brocklehurst, a professional declutterer and author of Home Freed: The Theology of Decluttering about how to declutter your life...
From Actress to Author: A Life in Creativity
Today I am chatting to Actress and Author Sophie Neville about her creative career from starring as Kitty in the original Swallows and Amazons to a wa...
The Value of Conferences and Reader Events
Today I am talking to Award Winning Author Dani Pettrey about the value of attending Conferences, Events and trade fairs and how they can help boost y...
Writing Fan Fiction
In today's episode I talk to author Ruth Leigh about writing fan fiction based on the novels of Jane Austen. We talk about how fan fiction can be comm...
Working with a Virtual Assistant
Have you ever thought about employing a Virtual Assistant, particularly for marketing your books? How would that work? How can they help you? What are...
Writing a Travel Memoir
Today I am chatting to Judith Gallium Pex, the author of Walk the Land: A journey on Foot Through Israel, about writing travel memoirs. Judith gives u...
Ghostwriting Children's Books
Today I am chatting to Serena Tate about ghostwriting children's books. This is another income stream that you can think about adding to your portfoli...
Writing as a Digital Nomad
Today I am chatting to Jess Workman who is a Virtual Assistant leading the life of a digital nomad. We find out what the digital nomad lifestyle is an...
Using Plottr to Plot Your Books
As part of the series on apps and programmes for writers, today I am chatting to Troy Lambert who is the education lead for Plottr. Plottr is a plotti...
Running a Magazine: A Fresh Perspective
This is a follow on from the solo episode where I discussed my new role on setting up and running a magazine. Today I talk to Lorie Lewis Ham who has...
Public Speaking for Writers
Conferences are always looking for speakers who are both knowledgable and entertaining and those who hold the relevant skills are in demand. On today'...
Running Your Author Business During Times of Crisis
Often in our author business we feel like we are running to keep still. Life keeps throwing curve balls at bus and we seem to stagger from one crisis...
Evernote for Writers
Evernote is yet another powerful app that should be a part of any writer's portfolio. Today I discuss what it can do to help you as a writer and just...
Canva for Writers
Canva has grown over the years to the state where I believe it is one of the most powerful programmes for writers. Today's episode gives an overview o...
Setting Up and Running a Digital Magazine
As I have recently taken over as Editor in Chief and publisher of a literary magazine, today's episode is about the reasons for and processes of setti...