You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this Bonus episode, Michelle Sanchez (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about the importance of being our best advocate in our writing/publication journey and some ways to do this in finding agents, querying, and more. As a reminder, we are in between seasons right now but stay tuned for Season 2 launching on June 1st!

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Michelle Sanches (Agented Author):

X: @sanchez_m_m

BlueSky: @sanchezmm.bsky.social

Website: https://michellesanchez.my.canva.site/

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Take Your Kid to Publishing Day Information:

This free virtual children’s publishing event invites children 5+ to meet literary agents, editors, and published authors/illustrators. Children will have the opportunity to engage in fun activities and conversations, listen to published children's books, and engage in Q&As with the authors and publishing professionals. This virtual event will take place Saturday, July 19th at 9:00 a.m. PST/12:00 p.m.EST and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. For more information or to register a child, see the link below:

https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/general-5

This episode explores what it means to publish and write with a purpose. And a secret is revealed: just like writing, even publishing brings challenges, passes, and hardships. Yet, publishing/writing with a purpose brings benefits in all of our lives whether we are writers, agents, editors, or publishers. In this episode, Jon Seymour (Publisher) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about the meaningful steps we can all take towards making our dreams come true and making a difference in our world.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠⁠

Jon Seymour (Publisher with Tielmour Press):

Instagram, X, BlueSky: @TielmourPress

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TielmourPress

Website: https://www.tielmourpress.com/

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: ⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host (Danielle Render Turmaud) talks with the wonderful Demi Michelle Schwartz (agented author, editor, publisher, agent intern, podcaster, singer/song writer) about what it means to go after our dreams. With encouragement for your journey and tips/tools/insights on how to go after your unique writing dreams, this episode will meet you right where you are in your journey, wherever that is.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Demi Michelle Schwartz (Agented Author/Podcaster/Agent Intern/Singer Songwriter; X): @demimschwartz

https://demimschwartz.com/

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist; X, BlueSky, and Instagram): @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

You, Me, and the Writing Journey is a podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health. Prior to the launch of this podcast, the writing community answered the following questions in a poll:

1) Why do you think the #writingcommunity could benefit from a podcast that will meet at the intersection of literary + well-being/mental health?

2) What are you most excited about surrounding the You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast? 

In this launch episode, Danielle Render Turmaud, Caroline Trussell, and Demi Michelle Schwartz discuss your stories/answers to these questions, explore the ways in which mental health and the literary journey intersect, give encouragement for the writing community, and so much more.

To receive Season 1 episode releases, follow on your favorite podcast streaming platforms for new episodes each Sunday (10 per season--with periodic bonus episodes!).

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Agented Author/Therapist; X, BlueSky, and Instagram): @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Caroline Trussell (Agent/Author; X and BlueSky): Agent Account: @carolinejtrulit Author Account: @cjtruwriterWebsite: https://linktr.ee/cjtruwriter

Demi Michelle Schwartz (Agented Author/Podcaster/Agent Intern/Singer Songwriter; X): @demimschwartz

In the writing journey, something we often need is hope. Because of this, what better way to do a pre-launch episode than to have encouraging words from the writing community come to you. In this episode, you will hear from a few literary professionals and authors who want you to know that they are rooting for you. And don't forget, Season 1 of You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast launches Sunday, February 2nd! So stay tuned by following us on your favorite podcast streaming platforms, and following the podcast/podcast host (Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD) on social media:

X: @YMWJPodcast/@Drenderturmaud

BlueSky: @YMWJPodcast/@Drenderturmaud

IG: @Drenderturmaud

Welcome to You, Me, and the Writing Journey (hosted by Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD), a podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tips, tools, and support around well-being for writers/illustrators. Your writing journey isn't just a career, it's a journey of the heart. If you’re looking for a space to feel heard, seen, validated, understood, and supported in your triumphs and your challenges, this is the podcast for you. So, grab your headphones, a warm blanket or drink, and let’s walk together through this writing journey of ours.

Disappointments are frequent for writers who strive towards publication. But there is one disappointment that would strike fear in the heart of all writers … a debut cancellation. This episode journeys through the topic of making meaning/creating beauty even amidst the disappointments with author Kimberly Horch, who did just that after a debut cancellation. Whether it’s a debut cancellation, an agent pass, an editor pass, a critique that wasn’t what you hoped for, a reader review that left you discouraged, or something else, we hope that this episode helps you find some meaning and beauty even amidst your disappointments.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠⁠

Kimberly Horch (Author):

Instagram: Kimberly shares ideas and books to promoteintentional kindness and connection as @thedaybrighteningcommittee

X: @kimberlyhorch

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: ⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Something that is talked about often in the writing community is how challenging the path to publication can be. Yet, for many of us, publishing our stories is our DREAM. So, what if instead of having to “survive” our dreams, we as a community were able to find ways to “thrive” and “live” amidst the dreams we are working so hard for? In this episode, Rowan Brighton Brown and I discuss just that: some methods that Rowan has used to help them find joy even when querying or on submission. This episode has something for everyone: encouragement, hope, applicable and practical tools, and even discussions of psychological research and neurobiology.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey

(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

⁠https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast⁠

Rowan Brighton Brown (Agented Author):

Website: rowanbrightonbrown.com

IG: @rowanbrightonbrown

BSKY: @rowanbrightonbrown

X: @rowanbrightonb

TT: @rowanbrightonbrown

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

Anxiety, a word that refers to “fear, worry, or dread.” Butnot just a word, an experience so many in the writing community relate to as they navigate the writing journey (and life). The writing journey is one full of factors that can elicit anxiety (lack of control, unpredictability, long waiting periods with silence, and so much more). In this episode, award-winning author Rebecca Gardyn Levington and host Danielle Render Turmaud talk about ways to navigate and cope with anxiety in the writing journey.

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky):@YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:

https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Award-Winning Author):

Website: https://rebeccagardynlevington.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccagardynlevington/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/WriterRebeccaGL

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rebeccaglevington.bsky.social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WriterRebeccaGL

Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website:https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm

A common experience that writers/creators face in the writing journey is … you guessed it, getting critiqued! Whether it's critiques from critique partners, beta readers, agents, or editors, we often receive (and give) critiques. This episode includes a conversation with writer and literary agent Lisa Gouldy on how to give critiques that not only support the story’s success, but also support the writer’s heart. This episode is full of pure gold as we hear about how to support each other well in our journey! (And one that YMWJ Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud truly believes every critique partner, beta reader, or person critiquing writers' work should listen to before critiquing another manuscript!)

You, Me, and the Writing Journey(X and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast

Podcast Website:https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Lisa Gouldy (Writer/Agent):

X: @planningforsun

BlueSky: @planningforsun

Corvisiero Lit Agency Website and MSWL: https://www.corvisieroagency.com/lisa-gouldy.html

Danielle Render Turmaud(Host/AgentedAuthor/Therapist):

X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud

Website:

https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm