Writing and Editing

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Dr. Valerie Fridland , who is a professor of linguistics in the English department at the University of Nevada, Reno. She’s also more publically engaged than many linguists, with a regular column in Psychology Today , and an upcoming book called—you heard it here first!— Like, Literally, Dude , which is about modern English, its beauties and controversies, and ho...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Adam Rosen , who has been a writer and editor in both print and digital publishing since 2008. He has spent his time editing nonfiction books and articles, as well as writing articles and essays for print and online publications. He’s been freelancing since 2016. My chat with him is about an anthology he edited and contributed to called You Are Tearing...

Send us Fan Mail The topic of this episode is a bit of an indulgence for me. It’s about writing , yes, but specifically about handwriting , and even more specifically about handwriting analysis . I’ve always been kind of fascinated by the whole idea of it. And any writers out there who are writing crime novels or psychological thrillers might be interested as well. My guest is an internationally r...

Send us Fan Mail Becca Babcock teaches creative and academic writing at Dalhousie University, as well as English and Canadian Studies. She has also published two works of fiction , a collection of linked stories and a novel, and has another novel forthcoming next spring.

Send us Fan Mail Wayne provides examples of minute, exquisite details that a professional proofreader is likely to notice, and makes a plea that you have a professional look at your proofs and not just yourself.

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Nancy K. Napier , who is Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University. She has published widely on organizational creativity, innovation, and emerging economies over the years, with a special focus on Vietnam. In the last few years, she has received two of Vietnam’s top honors for foreigners, the Medal of Honor, for contributing to the adva...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is John Gibbs, who’s a retired lecturer in cultural studies and US politics, as well as a podcaster on philosophy and popular culture. He and his fellow members of the Spinoza Triad like to use philosophy to understand contemporary culture. John also created and maintains the Politics Shed site , and hosts a Friday morning slot on Teachers Talk Radio . And...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a continuation of the conversation I had in the previous episode with Lindsay McMahon . Lindsay is co-host of the wildly popular All Ears English . It’s an English as a Second Language podcast aimed at intermediate to advanced English speakers who are also professionals, university students, or ESL teachers. They teach listeners how to use everyday English vocabula...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Lindsay McMahon , who is co-host of the wildly popular All Ears English . It’s an English as a Second Language podcast aimed at intermediate to advanced English speakers who are also professionals, university students, or ESL teachers. They teach listeners how to use everyday English vocabulary, and carry on regular conversations on the widest variety...

Send us Fan Mail Wayne talks about his participation in the contest, especially as part of a group of friends including Mel and Martin, who also provide thoughts on their history, strategy, and general experience with it as well.

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Hillary Webb . She has a background touching on very diverse aspects of life and living. Her bachelor’s degree is in journalism from New York University, her masters is in philosophy from Goddard College, and her doctorate is in existential psychology from Saybrook University. Hillary now teaches at Goddard and is a cultural anthropologist. She also wri...

Send us Fan Mail Wayne presents a 10-item admittedly non-comprehensive list.

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Miracle Sims . She’s a busy and creative person, but our discussion focused on religion generally, and on her podcast God, Sex, and Love . Miracle has published several books, including her very open memoir about single life as a Christian, The Cultivation Period: A Single Christian Journey . She has an associate’s degree in theatre from Gordon College,...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Mark W. Travis , a film and video director, and author of the #1 bestselling book Directing Feature Films as well as The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks . People call him the “director’s director,” because he has trained and guided directors, writers, and actors on how to bring their stories and characters to life. His focus is always on storytelling and...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Donnie Boivin . After serving in the Marine Corps, he he eventually landed his first sales job and has spent over 20 years learning what it takes to be successful in sales, business, and life. He is the Founder and CEO of the Success Champions family of companies, which among other things includes consulting, a podcast , and a magazine. Donnie was an e...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Jesse Filipko. He’s been teaching young people filmmaking for 15 years, and has produced podcasts for over a decade with shows about film, high school, and virtual reality. He is also one of the brothers on the excellent podcast The Brothers Dim , where there’s modesty and self-deprecation in the title, because the episodes are casual but intelligent di...

Send us Fan Mail Shanti Hershenson ’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although she had been writing even before then. Shanti writes in a variety of genres, mostly Science Fiction but Fantasy and Historical Fiction as well. She has now published 12 novels and she’s only 14 years old. She was fascinating to talk to: she was enthusiastic, she knew what she was talki...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Mark A. Herschberg. Mark is the author of an excellent book called The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You . Mark has had a career in diverse sectors, launching and developing new ventures at startups, in Fortune 500 companies, and in academia. He helped start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program at MIT, the...

Send us Fan Mail My guest for this episode is Wendy Fedan. Wendy is an award-winning full-time freelance illustrator/designer, and last year she launched Create a Way Design & Publishing . She calls herself a “book shepherd,” leading and helping other authors through the self-publishing process. In addition to the books she’s designed (mostly picture books which she’s also illustrated), Wendy...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Erin Ollila. She calls herself a “Conversion copywriter. Copywriting coach. Word slinger. Wing woman.” She has over 15 years of publishing experience and (backed by an an MFA in Creative Writing), she creates and implements smart SEO website copy and strategic content campaigns. She also hosts her own podcast called Talk Copy to Me . Please listen.

Send us Fan Mail My guest on this episode is Jennifer Westbrook. She describes her passion as “helping women entrepreneurs earn a full-time income doing the work they love.” Jennifer is a former practicing lawyer, advising clients in the area of antitrust and trade practices. She now owns JenWestWriting , created based on her love for business strategy, web design, and copywriting. Please listen.

Send us Fan Mail Marjorie Turner Hollman has completed four Easy Walking guide books, and the backstory is essentially her memoir of learning to find joy in the face of difficult life circumstances. Partially paralyzed, she gets outdoors using hiking poles for support. She is now a writer and editor and book coach. Please listen.

Send us Fan Mail As a professional writer since the age of 20, ROmana supports people who want to get started with their own writing. She offers different programs on how to get started with your first book—how to persist and publish it. Her online workshops strive to give writers a happier mindset. She has written 8 books and has 3 more on the way. She helps a writer get past the overwhelming fee...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Heather Davis is a storyteller, certified book coach, copy editor, and an author platform expert. She has a B.S. in biology from Salisbury University, a PhD in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and has spent over ten years as a teacher. She also has a creative writing certificate from Stanford University, and loves helping passionate wr...

Send us Fan Mail Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink . She has written other books since, but is also a certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, and ultramarathoner. Nita founded Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation...