writerlybites

The Writerly Bites Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 129 episodes

The podcast that gives you quick tips to make your writing and your writing life better.

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writerlybites

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36: Betray Someone 29.06.2021 6:04

This week, think about getting your character to betray someone in your story. Book recommendation is Jack Kerouac's BIG SUR. Please rate and review at Apple Podcasts; it really helps the podcast grow!

35: Interview with Arif Anwar 22.06.2021 12:07

This week, I talk with novelist Arif Anwar, whose debut novel THE STORM was published in 2018. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts; it really helps the podcast grow.

34: Scene-ify Your Story 15.06.2021 5:51

This week, find the exposition and talky introspection in your story, and turn it into a scene for huge improvements. Book recommendation: The Sisters Brothers, by Patrick DeWitt. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts -- it really helps the podcast grow!

33: Take a Step Closer to Your Character 08.06.2021 5:49

This week, I'm talking about getting closer to your character's experience, instead of thinking about them from the outside. Book recommendation: THE MERCIES, by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts. Please rate and review us there; it really helps the podcast grow.

32: Plagiarize Just a Little 01.06.2021 5:31

This week, I'm encouraging a little plagiarism. Just kidding! But the act of copying the sentences you love can be a great way of getting in the right rhythm for your own writing. Book recommendation: REAL LIFE, by Brandon Taylor. Please rate and review at Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-writerly-bites-podcast/id1539340683

31: Turn Off the Lights 25.05.2021 5:01

This week, take a step into the darkness and let your story's possibilities unfold. Book recommendation: I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, by Iain Reid. Subscribe and leave a review at Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-writerly-bites-podcast/id1539340683

30: Interview with Laura Hankin 18.05.2021 6:04

This week, I chat with Laura Hankin about her favorite tips for building characters. Laura's second novel, A SPECIAL PLACE FOR WOMEN, is now available! Learn more at https://www.laurahankin.com. You can Subscribe at Apple Podcasts. Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow. Email me at writerlybitespodcast[at]gmail.com with your writing questions and your favor...

29: Speak in a Different Voice 11.05.2021 4:35

This week, consider what narrative voice will serve your story best, and try something new. Book recommendation: ANNIHILATION, by Jeff Vandermeer. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts. Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow. Email me at writerlybitespodcast@gmail.com with your writing questions and your favorite writing tips, which I'd love to address in futu...

28: Let Go of What's Holding You Back 04.05.2021 5:42

This week, let go of the things getting in the way of your writing. Book recommendation: A CHILDREN'S BIBLE, by Lydia Millet. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts. Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

27: Just Play 27.04.2021 5:29

This week, open up your story to playful discovery. Book recommendation: HOW MUCH OF THESE HILLS IS GOLD, by C Pam Zhang. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

26: Plant a Seed 20.04.2021 4:43

This week, think about what seeds to drop in your story, and how to let them flower. Book recommendation: DANGEROUS LAUGHTER, by Steven Milhauser. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

25: Interview with Ann Y.K. Choi 14.04.2021 7:48

This week, writer Ann Yu-Kyung Choi talks about a fascinating technique for inhabiting your characters. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

24: Write by Hand 06.04.2021 4:45

Try stepping away from the computer this week and discover the ancient magic of writing by hand. Book recommendation: The Upstairs House, Julia Fine. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

23: Don't Use the Verb "To Be" 30.03.2021 6:20

This week, try stretching your verbs and banning "to be" from your vocabulary. Book recommendation: The Lost Book of Adana Moreau, Michael Zapata You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

22: Get to the Fireworks Factory 23.03.2021 4:08

This week, make sure your story fulfills its promises and gets to the fireworks factory. Book recommendation: LONG BRIGHT RIVER, Liz Moore You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

21: Find What's Fragile 16.03.2021 5:09

This week, explore what is fragile in your character's life. Book recommendation: Before and After the Book Deal, by Courtney Maum You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

20: Interview with Kirstin Allio 09.03.2021 8:56

This week, I chat with novelist Kirstin Allio about using a musical technique to improve your revision. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

19: Use the ABDCE Method 02.03.2021 6:41

This week, try using a classic five-act structure to give your story some shape. Book recommendation: Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

18: Try a Roving Perspective 23.02.2021 4:30

This week, I'm talking about switching up your point of view. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

17: Self-Doubt Doesn't Create Anything 16.02.2021 4:59

This week, I'm offering some tough love to writers and talking about how self-doubt doesn't get things written. Book recommendation: the Best American Short Stories Series You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

16: Don't Punch Down 09.02.2021 4:08

This week, take some advice from comedians and don't punch down. Book recommendation: CHEMISTRY, by Weike Wang. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

15: Interview with Iva, Vocalist, Songwriter, and Composer 02.02.2021 7:29

This week, I talk with Iva, a vocalist, songwriter, and composer. You can learn more about Iva's music at ivavoice.com. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

14: Sketch Your Lean Layer 26.01.2021 4:08

This week, think about sketching the lean layer of your story. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

13: Give a Gift No One Wants 19.01.2021 4:58

This week, I'm talking about giving a gift that no one wants to your characters. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.

12: Find the Strangest Sentence 12.01.2021 4:59

This week, we're finding the strangest sentence in your writing and using it as a launching pad for more powerful, unusual writing. You can subscribe at Apple Podcasts . Please rate and review the podcast there; it really helps the podcast grow.