Explore every episode of the podcast Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
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| 67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace | 14 oct. 2025 | 00:45:40 | |
Register Here for the Escape the Plot Forest Writer's Summit October 18th - 22nd Daniel David Wallace's Website 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 66. Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole Bross | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
Preorder A Novel Approach HERE! (Releases on October 15th, 2025) Suzy sits down with Author, Editor, and Book Coach, Nicole Bross to talk about her new book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers. They dive into what makes neurodivergent brains unique, and how you can harness the strengths of your brain function to finish your own book! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 65. One Stop for Writers With Becca Puglisi (Part 2) | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:36:09 | |
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| 64. The Emotion Thesaurus with Becca Puglisi (Part 1) | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:30:42 | |
Suzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 63. Building a Social Media Presence for Writers | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
Join Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 62. In Conversation with Short Fiction Author Liz J. Bradley (Part 2) | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:29:03 | |
In this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing projects. Mentioned in this Episode: 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1) | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:31:56 | |
Join Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 60. In conversation with Author Lidija Hilje (Part 2) | 26 août 2025 | 00:34:50 | |
In part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writing journey rounds out this riveting interview! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 59. Interview with Literary Fiction Author Lidija Hilje (Part 1) | 19 août 2025 | 00:40:58 | |
Join Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 58. Show, don't Tell Page Review: Memoir with Marcel Charpentier | 12 août 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
In this page review episode, Suzy critiques a page from a Memoir with a twist- Marcel Charpentier is writing the story of his personal friend's childhood in collaboration with her. They discuss incorporating showing details and sense memory through the eyes of a child, and how to approach narrative distance. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 57. Bonus Chat with Epic Fantasy Author, Katie Fitzgerald | 05 août 2025 | 00:18:12 | |
In this special bonus episode, Suzy continues her discussion with Epic Fantasy Author Katie Fitzgerald. They discuss Katie's journey to self-publishing, how she leverages author communities to reach readers, and next-level show, don't tell writing advice. If you're ready to dive into the epic fantasy worlds of Katie Fitzgerald, you can find out more on her website at www.katiefitzgeraldauthor.com and grab a free copy of In the Hands of Healers You're not going to want to miss this one! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 56. Show Don't Tell Page Review: Epic Fantasy with Katie Fitzgerald | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:37:03 | |
Join Suzy as she chats with Epic Fantasy author Katie Fitzgerald to talk about setting the scene for the second book in a series. Learn about the different types of readers you need to think about, and how you can recap information without infodumping. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 55. Show don't Tell Page Review: Psychological Thriller with Liz Alterman | 22 juil. 2025 | 00:42:17 | |
In this episode, Suzy chats with author Liz Alterman about her page from her work in progress. They discuss the merits and pitfalls of various writing habits, and how to 'unstick' yourself when you can't seem to keep writing forward. You'll also learn about the unique style choices that can be made when writing a psychological thriller. Time to dive in! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 54. Show don't Tell Page Review: Fantasy with Alyson Hathaway | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
In this episode, Suzy dives into how to use showing details to bring an introverted character to life, how to sprinkle fantasy details without info-dumping, and how to avoid point of view errors. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 53. Memoir Writing with Suzette Mullen | 08 juil. 2025 | 00:44:16 | |
In this episode, Suzy sits down with fellow book coach and author, Suzette Mullen to talk about Memoirs. Through the discussion of Suzette's Memoir, The Only Way Through Is Out, they discuss planning, structuring, and writing your memoir and the ways it is similar and different from fiction. Suzette shares her personal journey and how a major plot twist in her life changed everything. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 52. Show don't Tell Page Review: Action Scenes with Michael | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:39:08 | |
In this week's episode, Suzy chats with fellow editor Michael, and they review opportunities to amp up the stakes in his Action Scene. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 51. Inner Circle Open House Q&A Session | 24 juin 2025 | 00:15:52 | |
On Friday, June 20th, 2025, Suzy held an Open House for her Inner Circle membership program. In addition to a workshop, there was an open Q&A session. Tune in for a frank discussion of writers' most burning questions, including:
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| 50. Celebrating 50 and Taking Creative Leaps | 17 juin 2025 | 00:20:52 | |
In this milestone episode, Suzy celebrates reaching 50 years of life, and 50 podcast episodes by looking back at the choices that led her to living her writing dreams. Get ready to embrace taking creative leaps whether you are in your 20s, or 80s (or somewhere in between!) it's never to late to get your story out into the world! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 49. Define Your Book's "Takeaway" to Decide What Scenes Belong | 10 juin 2025 | 00:25:22 | |
Defining a Theme or "Takeaway" for your book can help you at any stage of the writing process. In this episode, Suzy dives into how to define your takeaway, why it matters, and how to use it to test each scene. Using the takeaway you can write a book that is laser-focused on your message, and create an experience that readers will love. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 48. Book Two Blues | 03 juin 2025 | 00:21:55 | |
Congratulations! Your first book is a success, and you're ready to write book two! But wait... how do you guarantee that readers love book two as much as they loved your first? In this episode, Suzy examines the common pitfalls and how to avoid them when writing a follow-up book in a series. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 47. When You Can Tell in Your Writing (Show, don't Tell Part 3) | 27 mai 2025 | 00:25:57 | |
In part three of three, Suzy reverses course and shares the times where TELLING is preferred to SHOWING. Take note on when it is appropriate to gloss over details, skip time, and give a little more information in a direct way so that your readers stay informed and engaged in your story. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 46. Next Level Showing in Your Writing - Hunt Down Those Tells (Show, don't Tell part 2) | 20 mai 2025 | 00:23:33 | |
In part two of this three-part series, Suzy dives deeper into the practical application of Show, don't Tell. For this lesson, she focuses on the advanced strategies, including how to target specificity, avoid white wall syndrome, and deal with repetitions. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 45. Show, don't Tell: Why Should You Care & A New Take on the Basic Examples You've Heard Before (Part 1) | 13 mai 2025 | 00:34:53 | |
Part 1 of a 3 part series breaking down Show, don't Tell in a way you have never heard before. Using evocative examples, she walks you through the basics, while elevating them to a new level. Whether you've just started writing, or have been writing for years, you will learn something new in this episode. In part 1, Suzy tackles:
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| 44. Memoir Writing and Backpack Adventures with Author Candace MacPhie | 06 mai 2025 | 00:40:16 | |
In this episode, Suzy chats with Memoirist Candace MacPhie about her journey (both literal and metaphorical) writing her "Back in a Year" memoir series. They talk about setting boundaries when writing a memoir, how to 'kill your darlings,' and the importance of working with a book coach or editor who understands your vision for your story. Mentioned in the Episode: 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 43. The Value of Critique Partners with Julie Artz | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:44:00 | |
In this week's episode, Suzy chats with book coach Julie Artz about her Critique Partner matching program called "CP Meet Cute" (register here!) They discuss the different types of people who read and offer critique, including alpha readers, beta readers, critique partners, book coaches, editors, and agents. If you've ever wondered what the difference is, this is the episode for you. Tune in to find out how to take critique and the value of a critique partner for your writing journey. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 42. Writing as a Neurodivergent Author with Melanie Marttila | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:38:12 | |
In this week's episode, Suzy chats with Author and Poet Melanie Marttila. They discuss Melanie's journey as a writer, through her adult diagnosis of Autism, and how that shifted how she thought about her writing and how she approaches critique and characterization. If you've ever been confused by the writing advice "Show, don't Tell" tune in for Melanie's insight on how she approaches this using a variety of techniques to create balance and flow in her work. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 41. When and How to Work with a Publicist | 14 avr. 2025 | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode, Suzy welcomes Mickey Mikkelson, publicist and founder of Creative Edge Publicity which is celebrating 10 years in business, working with creatives. They discuss how publicity efforts can help writers build their brands. Find out more on his website: https://www.creative-edge.services/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 40. Getting Started on Your Novel with Stephanie Dethlefs | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:40:52 | |
In this episode, Suzy sits down with Book Coach Stephanie Dethlefs and they chat about all the things that can get in the way of a writer getting started: both on their book, and during their daily writing practice. Stephanie offers practical and mindset advice to help you overcome the stumbling blocks that are holding you back from writing your book. Find out more about Stephanie at her website: https://www.stephaniedethlefs.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 39. Author Platform with Nicole Meier | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:38:23 | |
In this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Nicole Meier, Author, Book Coach, and Marketing Genius to talk about the dreaded "Author Platform." Listen to learn what a platform is, why you need one, and how you may be already building one without even knowing it. You can find out more about Nicole's services at https://bookworks.co/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 38. Interview with Memoir Author, Dr. Phyllis Heintz | 25 mars 2025 | 00:36:19 | |
This week, Suzy sits down with memoirist Dr. Phyllis Heintz. They discuss the unique journey Dr. Heintz took through her career, witnessing and participating in major medical milestones throughout her years as a candy striper, nurse, teacher, and administrator. Learn how she was able to take these stories and over a span of 10 years compile and shape them into a compelling memoir. Find Bedside: Nurses, Miracles, and Medical Breakthroughs on Amazon 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 37. BONUS Episode: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | 20 mars 2025 | 00:37:24 | |
In this special bonus episode join Suzy and her assistant Liz J. Bradley to learn about a charity doing amazing literacy work around the world: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Learn how to support their mission to "Create a love for books and reading – give every child the start they need in education and life." We talk all things reading and Dolly Parton! Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Learn More About Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Learn more about Podcasthon and their effort to support charities around the world 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 36. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 2) | 18 mars 2025 | 00:30:22 | |
On Friday, March 7th, 2025, Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms. If you haven't listened to part one, you can find that HERE. In part two of this two part podcast Mark answers questions from the presentation's live participants. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/ https://www.draft2digital.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 35. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 1) | 11 mars 2025 | 00:47:18 | |
On Friday, March 7th, 2025 Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms. In part one of this two part podcast we will share Mark's presentation and conversation with Suzy. During this discussion they delve into:
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| 34. Story Grid with Editor Joanne Haines | 04 mars 2025 | 00:38:22 | |
In this episode, Suzy interviews Story Grid Editor Joanne Haines about the Story Grid evaluation process. They discuss how it addresses the 5 commandments of story and how you can apply them to scenes and your overall story. They also discuss how Story Grid approaches the writing advice of "show, don't tell" in a unique way. Connect with Joanne on her website at https://shelflifeeditorial.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 33. Interview with Monica Cox: Revision and Mindset | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:38:43 | |
In this episode, Suzy interviews fellow book coach, Monica Cox about the revision process. They dive deep and explore ideas about how to get yourself in the proper 'reader mindset' and share practical tips for tackling, arguably the most difficult part of the process of writing a book. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 32. Thirty Ways to Promote Your Book | 18 févr. 2025 | 00:48:17 | |
Depending on where you are on your writing journey, you may be finding out that writing your book is just the beginning of your journey as a writer. Finishing a book is a huge accomplishment, requiring significant time, energy, focus, and love. Job number one in a writer’s life is getting that darned book finished, polished, and then out into the world. But the reality in today’s market, whether you publish traditionally, use a hybrid publisher, or publish independently (Self Publish), you as the writer will have to get involved in spreading the word so that readers can find your book. In this episode, Suzy outlines 30 different ways to promote your book, that don't (all!) involve dancing on TikTok. Mentioned in the Podcast: Download your copy of 30 Ways to Promote Your Book PDF 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 31. Sustaining a Career in KidLit with Janet Fox | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:39:18 | |
In this episode Suzy chats with career author, Janet Fox, about her experiences writing "kidlit" or literature for children. They discuss how the kidlit publishing landscape has changed in the years since Janet's debut, and how to sustain a long career in writing for children and teens. You can find more about Janet on her website at: www.janetsfox.com 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 30. Project Management for Writers with Kerry Savage | 04 févr. 2025 | 00:44:34 | |
In this episode, Suzy sits down with fellow book coach, Kerry Savage to discuss how writers can use project management strategies to reach their writing goals. It's more than just a to-do list! They talk technology, SMART goals, and how to put it together with a strategy. Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
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| 29. Interview with Author and Book Coach, Liisa Kovala | 28 janv. 2025 | 01:00:16 | |
In this episode Suzy speaks with Author and book coach Liisa Kovala about her journey and her books, but also what she's seeing as she collates stories of women writers in her podcast, Women Writing. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 28. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] From Screenplay to YA Novel with Jordan Bloomfield | 21 janv. 2025 | 00:42:14 | |
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy conducts a live page review for Jordan Bloomfield’s young adult novel, Party Boys. Originally written as a screenplay, Party Boys is Jordan’s first novel, following a group of 16-year-olds navigating friendships, football, and risky social situations. Suzy shares insights on adapting a screenplay into a novel, emphasizing how to incorporate the 5 elements of writing to elevate storytelling. Together, Suzy and Jordan workshop a pivotal scene, offering listeners practical advice on crafting relatable characters and dynamic scenes. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 27. Goal Setting for Writers | 14 janv. 2025 | 00:38:49 | |
In this episode, Suzy approaches goal setting in a strategic and measured way for writers. She tackles the different myths about writing that you may be telling yourself that are getting in the way of achieving your writing goals, and then lays out a step by step plan for setting goals for 2025. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 26. 9 Tips to Write Sparkling Dialogue | 07 janv. 2025 | 00:28:56 | |
In this episode, Suzy dives into one of the most critical yet often mishandled aspects of writing: dialogue. She shares her top tips for crafting dialogue that grabs your reader's attention, reveals character, and propels your story forward. Whether you struggle with punctuation, pacing, or making conversations feel authentic yet engaging, this episode will transform how you write dialogue. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 25. Interview with Fantasy Author Allyson McCollum | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:25:15 | |
In this episode of Show, don’t Tell Writing, Suzy chats with Allyson McCollum, author of the newly released paranormal fantasy novel Mors Obliviscens. Allyson shares her writing journey, from joining Suzy’s Wicked Good Fiction Boot Camp in 2021 to publishing her debut novel in 2024. Together, they discuss the intricacies of crafting a dark and layered afterlife, developing complex relationships between characters, and creating a standout story that blends mythology, folklore, and personal inspiration. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 24. 2024 Writing Year-End Recap | 10 déc. 2024 | 00:18:14 | |
In this special year-end episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy reflects on her incredible journey throughout 2024. From hosting virtual retreats and launching new courses to supporting thousands of writers through coaching and editing, Suzy shares the highlights of her year and the valuable lessons learned along the way, and how you can plan your own writing goals for next year. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 23. The Biggest Mistakes in Fiction Books (and how to fix them!) | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:24:43 | |
In this episode of Show, don’t Tell Writing, Suzy breaks down the top five mistakes she frequently sees in fiction manuscripts—and how to fix them. No matter where you are in the writing process, this practical advice will help you avoid the pitfalls that can derail your book's success. From poorly chosen endings to bloated word counts, Suzy explains how addressing these issues can transform your story and keep readers engaged. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 22. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Fantasy with Lisa Tisor | 26 nov. 2024 | 00:36:42 | |
In this episode of Show, don’t Tell Writing, Suzy offers live feedback on the opening page of Lisa Tisor’s fantasy novel. Lisa, a librarian and aspiring author from Eastern Oregon revisits a story she began as a short piece over 20 years ago. Suzy provides actionable advice on showing vs. telling, grounding the reader in the story’s setting, and pacing as Lisa’s protagonist stumbles into a mysterious fairy realm. Together, they explore how to highlight the magic of the story without info-dumping. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 21. Q&A with Suzy: NaNoWriMo, AI, Author Platforms, and More! | 12 nov. 2024 | 00:35:11 | |
In this Q&A episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy tackles timely questions about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the writing industry, how to start building an author platform, and how to know if your writing is ready for readers. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 20. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Action/Adventure with Muhammad | 05 nov. 2024 | 00:19:32 | |
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live coaching for Muhammad’s action-adventure story, The Well. Muhammad, a Nigerian writer, shares his vision for crafting a story that reflects African culture and folklore with a larger-than-life protagonist. Suzy offers actionable advice on enhancing worldbuilding, developing character motivations, and grounding the reader in a vivid setting. The conversation covers storytelling essentials for creating an immersive adventure, especially for writers seeking to elevate their fantasy or action genres. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||
| 19. Tackling Your Self Edit: What can you do yourself vs. needing an editor? | 29 oct. 2024 | 00:30:51 | |
In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy walks listeners through the process of self-editing, offering practical strategies for writers to refine their manuscripts before seeking professional help. Suzy emphasizes the importance of editing as a way to ensure that the story you envision reaches your readers as clearly as possible.
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| 18. Behind the Scenes: What Will Make Your Query Jump Out of an Agent’s Slush Pile | 22 oct. 2024 | 00:25:58 | |
In this episode, Suzy goes beyond the basics to discover how to get your query letter noticed. Topics include, the competitive nature of querying, statistics on the number of queries agents receive, and the small percentage that result in representation. She highlights the importance of grabbing an agent's attention quickly. Suzy emphasizes that simply following the rules isn’t enough to stand out. Suzy discusses how the “Show Don’t Tell” technique can be applied to query letters. She provides examples of how to describe key plot points and character dilemmas in an engaging way that showcases the writer's voice. The episode concludes with encouragement for writers who have faced rejection. Suzy shares insights on when to move on from a project and how to keep a positive outlook. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle for only $199 USD a month at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE | |||