Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Show Notes, Episode 31, Trixie Silvertale Interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King What is a cozy mystery? What happens when you combine amateur sluething with a paranormal character list? Readers and authors alike will enjoy this interview with best-selling author Trixie Silvertale! Trixie joins Cheryl and Kathy on Writing Works Wonders to discuss her mystery series, a series which...

Show Notes, Episode 30, Round Robin Rodeo Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King The episode celebrates National Country Music Day. Join the creativity and writing fun as we collaboratively write stories about the Old West. We use our rapid fire story creation game of Round Robin. You can participate! The activity starts with a Prompt, and then we move from person to person as they move the...

Show Notes, Episode 29, Kristin Smedley Interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King An extraordinary interview with an author who’s mission is to change perceptions of blindness around the world. An effervescent advocate, author and innovator, Kristin Smedley, author of the popular book on NLS/BARD “Thriving Blind,” joins Cheryl and Kathy for a unique author interview on Writing Works...

Show Notes, Episode 28, Robert Kingett Interview ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Kathy King** Be prepared for revelations in this episode! Robert Kingett, accessibility advocate, author and editor, joins Cheryl and Kathy for an exciting discussion brimming with encouragement and hope for authors, coping with marginalized identities. Robert offers new insights on a host of tooics, and resour...

Show Notes, Episode 27, Open Mic Event 8/2021 Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Welcome to an incredible celebration of talent in Episode 27. From poetry to science fiction, short stories to flash fiction, we have a wide range of original writing for you to enjoy. Pay close attention and you will hear popular published authors, new authors and emerging writers. Open Mic Program Abbie J...

Show Notes, Episode 26, Marlene Mesot Interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Cheryl and Kathy interview author, poet and playwriter, Marlene Mesot about her experience writing mysteries, short stories, plays, and poetry! Moving back and forth across genres, she follows an unusual path as she crafts her work. We cover a wide span of topics with this talented writer. We know this ep...

Show Notes, Episode 25, Short Story Workshop ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Don’t miss this extra dose of motivation, as our writers build their writing muscles! Join Cheryl and Kathy for more writing exercises. This episodes focus on short stories, flash fiction, and micro-fiction. Follow along and enjoy the activities with us as you listen to this episode of Writing Works Won...

Show Notes, Episode 24, Writing Warm-Up Exercises Topic: Warm Up Exercises- Writing Workout! Prompts, Contests and Fun Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Join in for a writing workout! We have a lot to prepare for- contests, open mic, writing prompts and projects galore! Put on your writing workout outfit, it’s time to exercise those writing muscles with Cheryl, Kathy and the virtual gr...

Show Notes Episode 23, Audio Prompting Guest Author- Anne Chiappetta Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Author readings, writing groups, reading perfor,amces, open mics, workshops - authors have so many opportunities to present! This episode is truly one of a kind! What a terrific discussion about improving our presentation skills, whether we are sighted, low vision or blind. Listen in...

Show Notes, Episode 22, Success Submitting Your Writing! Featured: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Whether you are submitting your writing to a contest, grant competition, book publisher, anthology, magazine, or journal we have you covered! Discover invaluable answers and advice to these urgent questions: How do I increase my chances of success? How do I find contests/ publications/publishers...

Show Notes for Podcasting for Authors Featured: Kathy King is Center Stage Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Benefits of podcasts for authors? What are they, how can you do it? Can you podcast if you are blind or low vision? Absolutely, listen to how Kathy and Cheryl accomplish it! Why podcasts versus upload audio to websites? Steps to get started and where will you “travel” as a podca...

Show Notes for Stand-Out Book Marketing Featured - Cheryl McNeil Fisher is center stage Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Stand-Out Book Marketing that Works! Powerful strategies to get noticed and increase revenue. In thus fun and informative episode, we mine Cheryl’s success in book marketing. She provides the inside story on ancillaries and accessories she developed for her books, s...

Show Notes Episode 19, Submitting Your Writing Tooic: Getting Started Submitting for Publishing and Contests Guest Author: DeAnna Quietwater Noriega Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Don’t miss this in-depth interview of how one author develops ideas and began her writing career. In addition, we explore strategies and forums for sharing our writing with the world. We know you will enjo...

Show Notes Episode 17, Patrick Taylor Part 2 Guest: Patrick Taylor Format: Discussion with Participants Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Don’t miss this stellar event—master storyteller, Patrick Taylor, discusses writing and his New York Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience. We turned the author’s lounges into a virtual pub in honor of his Irish Count...

Show Notes, Episode 16 Guest: Patrick Taylor Part 1 Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Don’t miss this stellar event—master storyteller, Patrick Taylor, discusses writing and his New York Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience. We turned the author’s lounges into a virtual pub in honor of his Irish Country Doctor series complete with Irish music. From dis...

Show Notes, Episode 15 Topic: ChapBooks Panel Part Two Guests Ann Chiappette and Abbie Johnson Taylor Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King This portion of the Chapbooks focuses on publishing opportunities. From strategies and options to challenges, Annie Chiappetta and Abbie Johnson Taylor join Kathy and Cheryl to discuss how ChapBooksoffer insight on many aspects of publishing, designing...

Show Notes Episode 14 Topic: Chapbooks Panel Part One Guests Ann Chiappette and Abbie Johnson Taylor Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King What arre Chapbooks? Why consider them, and if not, what might you be missing? Don’t miss this quick, fast-paced episode on innovative strategies for emerging and experienced authors! Gain insights and answers on marketing, pilot-testing, and/or distrib...

Show Notes Episode 13 Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading PART 2 Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 differemt poetry readers. Most were reading their original works..4 Enjoy this special series of episodes o...

Show Notes Episode 12 Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 different poetry readers. Most were reading their original works. Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing...

Show Notes Episode 11 Author’s Clinic: Kindle Publishing with Seamus King Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King How do you improve your reach and final product with the KDP? We want to help demystify and improve the Kindle publishing process for indie authors. This quick, essential and action oriented Author Clinic from Writing Works Wonders! provides the inside scoop. What are the KDP step...

Show Notes Episode 10 Author’s Clinic: Social Media with Seamus King Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Quick, essential and action oriented Author Clinics from Writing Works Wonders! Discover the impact and need of authors’ web presence and social media engagement. In less than 15 minutes, author, editor, publisher, Seamus King provides strategies and insight for authors to leverage soc...

Show Notes Episode 9 Part 2 of the Author Collaboration interview with Melissa McClone and Pamela Kelley! Discover the added value of collaborating- don’t miss this episode! Co-hosts Cheryl and Kathy offer insights and field comments on the interview and vital topic. Key topics include Finding partners Asking questions Making decisions Protecting yourself Communicating Building relationships Syner...

Show Notes Episode 8 Author Interviews: Melissa McClone and Pamela Kelley Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Dr. Kathleen P. King Collaboration Success! A double treat this week as we learn secrets from successful authors and then share tips and tricks of our own! Wall Street Journal and USA Today’s best-selling authors Pamela Kelley and Melissa McClone join Writing Works Wonders to share secrets a...

Show Notes Episode 7 Virtual Workshop: Discussing Interviews & Prompts Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Dr. Kathleen P. King Join in the fun and discussion with this community of authors. In this virtual workshop, Cheryl and Kathy lead discussions about learning from the interviews with author Jodi Thomas (Episode 4) and voice actor Kristin Allison (Episode 6). And we brainstorm solutions for...

Show Notes Episode 6 Narrator Interview: Kristin Allison Cohosts, Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Dr. Kathleen P. King Join the festivities on Writing Works Wonders as we celebrate our special guest, Kristin Allison narrator and voice actor for over 25 years! In this episode, Cheryl and Kathy to pull back the audio book recording booth curtain. Kristin’s is a familiar voice in audiobooks because she has...