Candid conversations on writing between three authors—each so busy on their own unique career path that they don't have time to write a better podcast description.
In today's episode the crew discuss Rick Rubin's idea that in creating art, the audience should come last.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: NashRoad.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
3 Apr 2024
The Willingness to Revise (S1.08)
In today's episode the crew discuss how they approach revising and why it's such an important part of writing.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: NashRoad.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
20 Mar 2024
The Micro and Macro of Writing Goals (S1.07)
In today's episode the crew discusses how they approach productivity goals and how they feel about career goals.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: NashRoad.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
13 Mar 2024
The Emotions of a Book Release (S1.06)
In today's episode we celebrate the release of Bryan's latest Lake Mason book, Lake Mason and the Edison Island Cup, by talking about the emotions of a book release.
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Get signed copies of Bryan's Lake Mason Books Here. (http://nashroad.com)
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
6 Mar 2024
The Thread of Patience (S1.05)
In today's episode Maile brings the idea of patience to the table, and how it's a virtue needed in almost every area of the writing life.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
28 Feb 2024
What Should I Write Next? (S1.04)
In today's episode Bryan looks to Shawn and Maile for some advice as to whether he should continue his middle grade series or write something new.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
21 Feb 2024
Bryan's Writing Journey (S1.03)
In today's episode we ask Bryan Allain about his journey from chemical engineer to humor blogger to fiction author.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
14 Feb 2024
Shawn's Writing Journey (S1.02)
In today's episode we ask Shawn Smucker about his journey as a co-writer, ghost writer, and fiction writer over the last 15+ years.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
7 Feb 2024
Maile's Writing Journey (S1.01)
Welcome to Word by Word! In today's episode we ask Maile Silva about her journey as a writer from early Santa fanfiction to present day.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen (https://mailesilva.substack.com/)
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker (http://shawnsmucker.com/my-books/)
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
22 Jan 2024
Welcome to Word By Word!
Welcome to Word by Word! This brief episode is a placeholder so you can subscribe to the feed.
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Maile's Substack: Mai Time in the Kitchen (https://mailesilva.substack.com/)
Shawn's Books: Books by Shawn Smucker (http://shawnsmucker.com/my-books/)
Shawn's Substack: Shawn Smucker
Bryan's Books: LakeMasonBooks.com
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Intro / Outro music is Birds by Corbyn Kites, as found in the YouTube Audio Library.
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