Words Are Hard

About Words Are Hard

Words are hard. We’re here to help. Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as they dive into writing and editing techniques. New episode weekly. Tangent-to-topic ratios will vary.

Publisher

Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2024

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   63. Alpha and Beta Readers

   What's the difference between alpha and beta readers? How do editors fit into the mix? Why are we talking about pedantic spelling related to Greek words? Find out in today's episode! Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   62. Pen Names

   What's a pen name? Why do writers use them? When is the right time to eat soup? Find out in today's episode! Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   61. 4 Month Novel

   In October 2025, I started an experiment: write and publish 3 books in a year. I just published my second, and I'm sharing what I've learned about the process in today's episode. For more resources on writing quickly, check out Dean Wesley Smith's website and Kristine Katherine Rusch's website. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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