Writing With Witches

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way. In this episode, we dive into newsletters, how often to send them, and what you can put in them as an author. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://lin...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way. In this episode, we dive into some of our favorite moments on the podcast.   Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn  

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way.   In this episode, we discuss how to handle reviews as an author and how to give reviews as a reader.   Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where three witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way.   In this episode, we dive into The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore with our guest Alex Pyfer of Alex Aureolin Design. We had a lot of thoughts on this book, so stick around to hear some of our hot takes.   If we somehow convinced you to read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way.   In this episode, we discuss writing short stories and how we finetune them.   If you want to read any of the short stories mentioned in this episode, click this link: https://www.writingwithwitches.com/blog   **NOTE: If you are interested in being an ARC reader for Leon...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way. In this episode, we dive into The Wheel of Time Series with book one, The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordan.   We talk about the good, the not-so-good, and how we think Robert Jordan may be haunting this episode. We are buddy reading the Wheel of Time series!   If you wa...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way.   In this episode, we discuss planning a trilogy or series and the best ways to go about it.   **NOTE: If you are interested in being an ARC reader, Nicole and Leona's ARC Applications are open. If you would like the opportunity to read our books before they come out, che...

Welcome to Writing with Witches, where two witches talk about writing, reading, and throwing in some witchy tips along the way. In this episode, we do a deep dive into audiobook production!   **NOTE: If you are interested in being an ARC reader, Nicole and Leona's ARC Applications are open. So if you would like the opportunity to read our books before they come out, check out Linktree for the appl...

Welcome to Writing with Witches. This is a podcast where two witches discuss our writing processes, writing topics, and bookish-related things with some witchy tips thrown in. In this episode, we discuss the difference between low and high fantasy.   Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn...

In this episode, we delve into character creation and some methods you can use to make them diverse! Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn Nicoles EA ID: hollybby18

In this episode, we delve into marketing your books after publication and what that entails for Indie Authors.   Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn   Artist's Mentioned: Alex Aureolin Design: https://www.alexaureolindesign.com/   Books & Autho...

In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of choosing to be a quantity or quality author. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn  

In this episode, we discuss the steps to indie publishing from start to finish. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn   Books and Authors Mentioned: A Duet of Darkness and Dreams by L.H. Blake: https://a.co/d/48SNeHE L.H. Blake's Website: https://lhb...

In this episode, we discuss the steps to indie publishing from start to finish. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn Books and Authors Mentioned: Pagan Portals: Freya by Morgan Daimler https://a.co/d/8YwAkyl Morgan Daimler's Website: https://irishpa...

In this episode, we discuss the art of giving and receiving critiques as an author.   Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn   Books and Authors Mentioned: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham https://a.co/d/3zTMCmm Sisters o...

In this episode, dive into final revisions and what that includes. We cover formatting, line editing, interior pages, and more. Where You Can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn Books and Author Mentioned: Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft Allison Saft's Websit...

In this episode, we dive into self-editing. We discuss the pros and cons of self-editing vs. hiring an editor. Where you can Find Us: Writing with Witches: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn Books & Authors Mentioned: Rich Girl Summer by Lily Chu: https://a.co/d/3lkUpsz Lily Chu's Websit...

We dive into Beta Reading, what to expect, and the steps to finding beta readers. Plus, our witchy tip is resources for how to get started in the craft. Where You Can Find Us: Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/writingwithwitches Leona Urbansky: https://linktr.ee/AuthorLeonaUrbansky Nicole Autumn: https://linktr.ee/authornicoleautumn   Books, Authors, & YouTube Channels Mentioned: Bucklands Comp...

We dive in and discuss all things cover design with our guest Alex Pyfer, who is a digital artist, author, and witch! Alex Pfyer's Website: https://www.alexaureolindesign.com/   Books, Authors & Artists Mentioned: Donato Giancola: https://donatoarts.com/ Ali Hazelwood: https://alihazelwood.com/ Samantha Shannon's Website: https://www.samanthashannon.co.uk/ Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha...

In this episode, we dive into revisions and what to expect. Our Artist: Alex Pyfer https://www.alexaureolindesign.com/ Elizabeth Ash's Website: https://www.elizabethash.com/ ElevenHeartbound: https://www.elizabethash.com/shop-elvenheartbound.html The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan: https://a.co/d/3DyKkpe Johanna Van Veen's Website: https://johannavanveen.com/ Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van...

In this episode, we dive deep into marketing on social media. What social media is best for what you are posting, and more? Social Media Platforms Discussed: Tiktok Bluesky Youtube Facebook Instagram Pinterest Elizabeth Ash's Website: https://www.elizabethash.com/ ElevenHeartbound: https://www.elizabethash.com/shop-elvenheartbound.html Mary Mecham Website: https://marymecham.com/welcome Becoming H...

In this episode, we talk about the first draft and how it's going to be BAD, but that's okay. Short Stories: The Shadow Princess: https://www.writingwithwitches.com/published-articles/princess-of-shadows The Crimson Dagger: https://www.writingwithwitches.com/published-articles/the-crimson-dagger Our Artist: Alex Aureolin Design: https://www.alexaureolindesign.com/ Nancy Venable Raine's Website: ht...

In this episode, we dive into the benefits and pitfalls of using tropes in your writing. Alex Aureolin Design: https://www.alexaureolindesign.com/   Mary Mecham's Website: https://marymecham.com/ Becoming Hook by Mary Mecham: https://a.co/d/0DaQNLn   Marina Simcoe's Website: https://www.marinasimcoe.com/ Serpent's Touch by Marina Simcoe: https://a.co/d/bzMkrW8   Ellen Bass's Website: https://www.e...

In this episode, we talk about some of the many ways to outline your novel to best stay organized for your writing style. N. K. Jemison's Website: https://nkjemisin.com/ The Fifth Season: https://a.co/d/5RRhtKR Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: https://a.co/d/6V63vNG Marina Simcoe's Website: https://www.marinasimcoe.com/ Serpents Touch by Marina Simcoe: https://a.co/d/fJsLCbC   Where You Can Find...

In this episode, we tackle some common Do's and Don'ts of being an author that we have both had experience with. Rory A Miller's Website: http://www.chirontraining.com/ Violence: A Writer's Guide by Rory A Miller: https://a.co/d/i7ynIZa Liz Braswell's Website: https://www.lizbraswell.com/ Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell: https://a.co/d/3eSLkp4 Elizabeth Ash's Website: https://www.elizabet...