Writer at Work Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Writer at Work Podcast documents the journeys of Miss Catherine M.H. and Kit Boyer from scrounging writing moments to becoming full-time authors. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod youtube.com/channel/UCVfLPY4mM7452AoZnX1N2gw
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S4, E12: Process- Writing Environment
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWe talk about what we have in our writing environment, what helps, how we get in the zone, and how we each feel about writing in public. Check our instagram for pictures of our writing spaces (including the tree/leaf thing Kit mentions). We'd love to see your writing setups, too! Post a pic on insta and tag us @writeratworkpod. **Quick update since we recorded this. Cate is now using a Supernote to keep all of her work stuff and writing/editing organized. Kit is back to using regular pap...
S4, E11: Craft- Outlining
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBCate is a pantster, Kit is a plantser. We talk about how we outline and organize our plots. There's also some random stuff about character creation and how to write details when you have a hard time remembering what it's like to be a human person. We mention the following software (we're not sponsored, Kit just likes using these): Scrivener Aeon Timeline Plottr Dan Harmon's Story Circle Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram...
S4, E10: Process- Habit and Routine
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe difference between a habit and a routine, how chunking helps foster the necessary flexibility to keep a routine, and more than you ever wanted to know about Kit's daily schedule and mental health. Hope you enjoy! Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E9: Craft- Poetry
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBKit talks about poetry!! This is the list of places to start when giving critique or looking at your own work: opening and closing lines themes and motifs cohesion line and stanza breaks emotional response overall meaning/interpretation shape and white space rhyme and meter punctuation and caps be kind and mention things that are done really well Here's a link to Kit's Monday Poetry Critique Group. We meet on Zoom at 8:30pm Eastern. Hope to see you there! Support the show New ep...
S4, E8: Process- Giving Up
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBWhen should you give up on a writing project? When should you set it aside? Is it ever ok to just totally drop something you've been working on? Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E7: Craft- Holidays
March 28, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWriting about holidays, making holidays up for your stories, and writing during the holidays. Enjoy! Check out Kit's walk-through for setting writing goals on Scrivener. Find Cate's other podcast here: https://revisionwizards.com/ Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetec...
S4, E6: Process- Inspiration
March 13, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBWhat do we write about? What inspires us? How do we keep track of our thousands of story ideas? What do we do with old ideas? CW: References to sexual assault, other sensitive issues. Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E5: Craft- Research
February 27, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHow do we research? Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E4: Process- Software
February 13, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBWhy does Cate hate Scrivener? What does Kit use to keep in touch with other writers? Listen to find out! Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E3: Craft- Dialogue
January 30, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBOur first craft episode. How do you write dialogue? How do you make sure it's believable? Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
S4, E2: Process- Accountability
January 16, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBWhat is accountability for writers? What kind of accountability suits you more? Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
2023 Update and Plans
January 02, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBFirst episode of the new season. We talk about plans for the podcast, what we did last year, and our writing goals for 2023. We're releasing new episodes every two weeks, plus bonus episodes between those. The regular episodes will alternate between process and craft. Bonus episodes will include book (and webtoon <3) reviews, interviews with writers, and live instructional videos. Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writer...
Safeguarding Your Creative Time
April 06, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWherein Kit gives an abominable sports analogy. Also, we talk about how to keep boundaries around your creative time and space. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
March Mini: Writing Memoir with Valerie Ihsan
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBCate interviews Valerie Ihsan, a memoir writer, in five minutes. Find Valerie Ihsan online here: https://valerieihsan.com/ Find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
March Mini: Writing Memoir with Valerie Ihsan- FULL
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBThis is the full interview Cate did with Valerie Ihsan, a memoir writer. Find Valerie Ihsan online here: https://valerieihsan.com/ Find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
March Mini: Writing Middle Grade with S. A. Schneider
March 16, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBCate interviews S. A. Schneider, a writer targeting the Middle Grade demographic, in under five minutes. Find S. A. Schneider online here: https://www.sa-schneider.com/ Find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
March Mini: Writing Middle Grade with S. A. Schneider- FULL
March 16, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBThis is the full interview Cate did with S. A. Schneider, a writer targeting the Middle Grade demographic. Find S. A. Schneider online here: https://www.sa-schneider.com/ Find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod) Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
March Mini: Freelance Writing with Allie Racette
March 16, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBCate interviews Allie Racette, a freelance writer, in under five minutes. Find Allie Racette online here: https://allieracette.com/ Find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
Serial Fiction with Christine Daigle and JP Rindfleisch IX
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWe interview Christine Daigle and JP Rindfleisch, co-hosts of the Serial Fiction Show. We talk serial fiction, serial publishing platforms, making it as a serial author, and co-writing. Find JP online here: jprindfleischix.com Find Christine online here: christinedaiglebooks.com lpstylesbooks.com Listen to their podcasts here: serialfictionshow.com And find Writer at Work here: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes...
February Mini: Writing Skin
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBIn this mini episode, Cate and Kit give you four tips in five minutes. The topic: writing skin. Resources: Skin Color Website (https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color) Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
February Mini: Writing Hair
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.49 MBIn this mini episode, Cate and Kit give you four tips in five minutes. The topic: writing hair. Resources: Hair Website (https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/113627509260/words-to-describe-hair) Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
Writing GSM Diversity
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBKit and Cate are back!<3 Welcome to Season 3 of the Writer at Work Podcast. Today we're discussing how to make sure you're representing LGBT+ (or Gender and Sexual Minorities- GSM) folks in your writing, how to write people different from you, and how to make realistic romantic relationships. Just as a quick note: Cate talks from her perspective- hetero and cis. Kit talks from her perspective- pan and cis. But we do try to be broad in our inclusion and descriptions. Further research and ...
May Mini Genre Episode: Fantasy
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBKit and Cate talk about the subgenres in fantasy, how difficult each is to research and prep, and where to find resources for that research. Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
May Mini Genre Episode: Intro
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MBCate's back! And we had some audio issues! For the month of May, we will be doing another mini series, this time on what kind of research goes into planning for the major genres. We will link to some resources we use or have found. This episode is an intro explaining what genres we will cover. Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
April Mini Episode: Lullaby in Fracktown
April 27, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBKit talks about villanelles, guides you through writing your own, and shares one she wrote. Also, we read Lilace Mellin Guignard's Lullaby in Fracktown. Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
April Mini Episode: One Fire, Quenched with Another
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MBKit talks about Jeremy Michael Clark’s poem “One Fire, Quenched with Another,” as well as how to recontextualize things in your stories/poems/life. Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
April Mini Episode: Married Love
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBKit talks about ekphrasis, the ancient Chinese poet Kuan Tao Sheng, and finding inspiration in art. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
April Mini Episode: Second Attempt Crossing
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.27 MBFor our first Poem of the Week, we read Javier Zamora's "Second Attempt Crossing." It's about Zamora's journey to the US at the age of 9 and the person who helped protect him. Kit gives insight into structure, meaning, and takeaways for your poetry. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkp...
Periods in Fiction
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBIt's exactly what it sounds like. Kit and Cate talk menstruation, why it might not be addressed much in fiction, why it's important to include it in our writing, and how we can use menstruation in our stories. Kit mentions this article in the episode: https://mosaicscience.com/story/menstrual-taboo-periods-shame-women/ Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Mond...
Writer's Block
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBKit asks Cate about her stance on writer's block. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
2021 Interview of Cate
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBI ask Cate some "get to know you" questions. The cafe we talk about: https://www.chapteronecoffee.com/ Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
2021 Interview of Kit
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBCate asks me some "get to know you" questions. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show New episodes every other Monday! Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod
Ep. 4: 9.1 Check-In, Identity
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, we explain why we've been afk, and we talk a bit about our personal identities and establishing identities in your characters. Don't forget to check us out elsewhere online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Ep. 4: 8.1 Check-In, Footprints
August 02, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode, we talk about writing advice books we've recently read (links below). We also read Kit's response to last episode's prompt, which Cate will continue in a story roundabout, passing it back to Kit the next time. We also talk about how we did with our goals last month and what our new goals for August are. 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter by Chris Fox Chris Fox Youtube Channel Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com p...
Ep. 3: 7.20 Check-In, Mines
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOur first goals check-in. We also do a quick workshop of Cate's poem "Canary" and Kit's flash fiction piece about mining. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Ep. 2: Cate Talks Dyslexia
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn our first interview episode, Kit asks Catherine what it's like to be a writer with dyslexia. Turns out, dyslexia can be a bad thing and a good thing. Find us online: writeratworkpodcast.com patreon.com/writeratworkpod instagram.com/writeratworkpod twitter.com/writeratworkpod Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Ep. 1: 5-Year Plan
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this new episode, we are going to talk about our 5-year plans and how we intend to get there. We're so excited to share our journey, wherever that takes us, with you! The second half of the year means a relaunch of the podcast! We have changed how we do our episodes, and we will be starting over with this as our first episode. You'll still be able to listen to our older stuff, but it will be noticeably different from our work from here on out. The biggest change is that our podcast is n...
Writing Tips, Ep. 5: Tips We Hate
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBSupport the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Self-Care, Ep. 4: Snacking
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWe talk about healthy snacks... and what we actually eat while writing. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Writing News, Ep. 3: Ronan Farrow and Publishing Both Sides
April 27, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB**Warning: Graphic content is discussed in relation to crimes perpetrated by several different predators in positions of power.** In this episode, Kit tells Catherine about how the same publisher that released Ronan Farrow's Catch and Kill also planned to release Woody Allen's latest memoir. Find us elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Book Club, Ep. 4: i carry your heart by e e cummings
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBCatherine and Kit have different opinions on what this poem means. What do you think of it? A link to the poem: https://bit.ly/3aCNdM7 Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Writing Tips, Ep. 4: Procrastination
April 20, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis is our Procrastination episode, and it took me three weeks to get it from a raw recording to an edited and published piece. It should have taken a day, so... yep. Procrastination. Haha. Here are some parenting resources for dealing with kids without losing your mind during COVID-19. National Parent Helpline (US), for when you need help: http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/ Child Mind Institute- anger management tips for kids and parents: https://bit.ly/357Ugve AACAP- how to talk t...
Book Club, Ep. 3: Night Circus
April 15, 2020 21:12 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis month, we read Erin Morgenstern's Night Circus. Here's our discussion! Kit really likes how the author plays with time and how the author makes the protagonists' internal struggles reflect in the circus creations. Catherine thinks the second person interludes are too jarring. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
April Special: Poetry Forms
April 14, 2020 22:53 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBSpecial how-to on poems! Kit tells you how to write a villanelle, a tricube, and a sestina. Catherine learns along with you and shares her examples of each. Follow us on Instagram to see our April Writing Challenge prompts! Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Writing News, Ep. 3: COVID-19
April 07, 2020 18:02 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe video was recorded last week. We talk about how COVID might affect your writing, and we give you a few ideas for how to stay in touch with a writing community. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink, Good Night Engines
April 07, 2020 18:01 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MBTonight's stories are "Not All Princesses Dress in Pink" by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, and "Good Night Engines" by Denise Dowling Mortensen. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Max's Dragon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight
March 23, 2020 05:11 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBWe read Max's Dragon by Kate Banks and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Storytime Intro
March 23, 2020 05:10 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWe will be reading stories for children and posting them in the Storytime playlist. Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Writing Tips, Ep. 3: Rituals
March 09, 2020 20:03 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWe talk about Catherine's many writing rituals, Kit's lack of ceremony, and why rituals help. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)
Self-Care, Ep. 3: Burnout
March 05, 2020 18:10 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBWe talk about what burnout means, what it looks like for us, how we combat it, and we go over a few quotes about burnout/writer's block. Check us out elsewhere online: patreon.com/wawpod instagram.com/waw.pod writeratworkpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/writeratworkpod)