Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

Send us Fan Mail In part one of this two part series, Suzy chats with Fantasy author, editor, and book coach Gabrielle Kirouac Byrne about worldbuilding and what that means for authors of all genres! They discuss techniques you can apply today, no matter where you are in the writing process to make your world (fantasy or otherwise) really come to life.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you will learn how to use your character's inner thoughts to convey a unique point of view that can help build suspense in your Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense novel. Suzy and Sam use real, concrete examples to help you see how to apply this craft knowledge to your work on the page.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercirc...

Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Author Samantha Skal this week for the first of two episodes focusing on writing Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense Novels. They go beyond defining the genres and pick apart how to craft satisfying twists that will have your readers going back to read your book again and again.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up f...

Send us Fan Mail Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of Ghostwriting! Suzy chats this week with Ghostwriter and Editor Marni Seneker about the process from start to finish. They answer questions like "Why would you choose a Ghostwriter?" "What does a Ghostwriter do?" and "How much does it cost to hire a Ghostwriter?"  If you've ever thought you had a book i...

Send us Fan Mail Book Coach and Author Sam Cameron is back on the podcast to talk with Suzy this week about the uniqueness of Teenage brains.  They discuss:  Different strategies you should be aware of when writing for young adults ages 10-20. Differences between writing for adults and writing for kids as an audience. How to realistically portray younger characters, regardless of who your audience...

Send us Fan Mail Find the Truant Pen Podcast here! For today’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author/ editor/ book coach, Suzy Vadori. Suzy is Calgary Bestselling Author of The Fountain Series (The Fountain, The West Woods, Wall of Wishes). This fantastical series has received three Aurora Nominations for Best Young Adult Novel. She is represented by Naomi Davis of Bookends...

Send us Fan Mail Suzy chats with Indie Author Rachel E Baird this week about the process behind her decision to independently publish her Romantasy novel, High Tide . She shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes in terms of research, skills, time, and money to launch a book in 2026.  Mentioned in this Episode: Episode #35: Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (par...

Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Book Coach Stephanie Dethlefs as they discuss the key to furthering your writing journey: building a community. Know what to look for and what to avoid.  Mentioned in this Episode: Enrollment in the Writer's Cottage Open May 20-28th 2026 Show don’t tell Writing Podcast: Episode #43 The Value of Critique Partners with Julie Artz 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's I...

Send us Fan Mail After working on more than 101 books in the past year, Suzy has started to see patterns emerge. In this episode, she shares with listeners five valuable lessons and answers the question "Can you look at a rough draft and tell if the book will be successful?" 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing N...

Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy as she chats this week with writing coach Erin Noller about creative burnout. Learn how it is different from regular burnout, how to tell if you are in the thick of it, and what to do to get back that creative spark! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you have just the seed of an idea, with no clear path on how to expand it into a whole story. This week, Suzy works with Author Tracie Renee who has written a poem and wants to expand it to a novel-in-verse. They discuss where to begin and strategies for teasing out a full idea.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Suzy reviews a page from an Adult Fantasy novel. She reviews strategies for making meaning using inner thoughts and close third person perspective. Learn how adjusting pacing and revealing stakes can keep engagement high for your readers! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Subm...

Send us Fan Mail Now that you know what tension is, how do you slow things down when you want to amp up the tension? In this episode, Suzy and Sam explore pacing and how you can change it up in your own writing, and when you need an outside perspective. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever struggled with understanding tension in your writing, Sam Cameron and Suzy discuss what it is, and how you can make sure you have it, before you even start writing.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leav...

Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy this week for a page review of a middle-grade novel to find out:  How to highlight themes already in your manuscript to stand out in a difficult querying environment.  How to infuse agency in your main character for an engaging reading experience Using the elements of writing to match the pace to reader expectations 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.su...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in this week to learn with book coach Abigail Raeke about the difference between scene and summary and how to use each narrative technique in your writing to focus your reader on what is really important in your story.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show...

Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Author Stacy Burch as they discuss how to moderate pacing with the inner thoughts, and the importance of establishing a clear want and stakes for your main character in every scene.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Ep...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a romance writer looking to spice up your sex scenes, or just looking for concrete ways to up the intimacy in whatever genre you write, Michelle Hazen has written the instruction manual that will change how you look at spice! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your P...

Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation this week as Suzy and Dani Abernathy discuss how using a rooted approach and systems like the Enneagram can help you as a writer discover, nurture, and grow the story that only you can write.  Intro to the Enneagram Course 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Suzy welcomes Romance Author and Book Coach Emily Colin, and they dive into a conversation on how the Romance genre is both powerful and transformative, but all too frequently dismissed as fluff.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Suzy chats with Fulbright Scholar and Author Gigi Berardi about her novel, Bianca's Cure , and how she came to write this 'history-driven novel.'   🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review o...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of this series on audiobooks, Jenny Hoops of Snowdog Audio and Suzy dive into the nitty-gritty of audiobook production. Learn what kind of equipment you need for a DIY setup, and the variety of options available to you if you choose to have someone else narrate your book.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Ins...

Send us Fan Mail If the idea of having an audiobook edition of your book is overwhelming, this two-part podcast episode series is for you! Suzy sits down with audiobook producer and the founder of Snowdog Audio , Jenny Hoops to start with the basics and get you up to speed on all things audiobook!   🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Ins...

Send us Fan Mail Mentioned in the Episode:   Show don’t tell Writing Podcast: Episode #61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1) Downloads: 20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer 30 Ways to Promote Your Book  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes...

Send us Fan Mail Is it ALWAYS more important to Show? When can you TELL? Join Suzy and her guest this week, book coach Julie Artz , for an energetic conversation about when you should rein in your showing and opt to simply tell.  🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't...