Talk Me Through It

Talk Me Through It is a podcast for all writers, centring around topics such as improving your craft, mental health, diversity and current events. TMTI also hosts a special writing guest each month to talk about a selected genre or specialization.

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Episodes

Episode 5: Writing & Community

Jessa and Trish discuss their experiences within the Writing Community and other places to find support as a writer. Writers and Where To Find Them: Inkitt: inkitt.com Wattpad: wattpad.com Epilogue on Medium: medium.com/the-epilogue #TheWriteKights: twitter.com/hashtag/TheWriteKnights Follow Jessa: twitter.com/JessaKaina Follow Trisha: twitter.com/NightwriterJuly

Feb 20, 2020•20 min

Episode 4: Fear, Growth & Success with John Adamus

Jessa, Trish and John discuss fear in the writing journey, how growth is necessary in any creative pursuit and the true meaning of success. References: Maxie McCoy's You're Not Lost: maxiemccoy.com/youre-not-lost/ Our Guest: Since 1996, John Adamus has in some way or another been The Writer Next Door. Initially a freelance writer and author with no idea what he was doing, he has since become a successful writing coach, editor, and publisher with a career stretching over 2 decades and over 600 pr...

Feb 13, 2020•24 min

Episode 3: Metacognition

Jessa and Trish talk through their writing process and how metacognition can enhance any writer’s journey. Follow Jessa: twitter.com/JessaKaina Follow Trisha: twitter.com/NightwriterJuly

Feb 06, 2020•19 min

Episode 2: Show and Tell

Jessa and Trish discuss the differences between show and tell and how to tastefully use each technique to add vibrancy and depth to your WIP. References https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show,_don't_tell Follow Jessa: twitter.com/JessaKaina Follow Trisha: twitter.com/NightwriterJuly

Jan 23, 2020•20 min

Episode 1: The Taste Gap & The 1% Rule

Jessa and Trish talk about the taste gap, how every writer experiences it, and how to improve on your craft, one percent at a time. References Ira Glass's The Taste Gap: www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/ira-glass-success-daniel-sax/ Tommy Baker's The 1% Rule: www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/38724966-the-1-rule Additional References Thomas Frank's Why Your Work Disappoints You: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_FSSC-ixK8 Brian Kiteley's The 3AM Epiphany: www.goodreads.com/book/show/263288.The_3_A_M_Epipha...

Jan 16, 2020•19 min

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