You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast

Writing is a powerful tool that helps us feel, process, be with, and transcend trauma. There is so much wisdom shared in this episode from Amanda Dodge and Z.T. Fairfax as they share their journeys of using writing as a part of navigating trauma in their own lives. May it inspire you as much as writing has inspired them.

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The passion, brilliance, and effort that bilingual immigrant writers and bilingual writers put into their craft and journey is inspiring. In this episode, Abrams Editor/Author Ivan Taurisano and Danielle Render Turmaud discuss the writing journey and mental health for bilingual immigrant authors. This is an episode for bilingual immigrant authors to feel seen, heard, and championed—and an episode for all of us to learn more about o...

Having hope and fighting for our dreams is such an importantpart of the writing/creating journey, and balance is something we all need and deserve too. In this episode, Valerie Bolling (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) discuss ways to find hope and balance in the writing andpublication journey.

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The writing and publication journey involves frequent input from others—editors, agents, critique partners, and readers. In this episode, Christina Shawn (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about finding ways to lay down the approval of others and let your writing journey be your own (even when querying and on submission).

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Supporting others doesn't just bring benefit to others. Research talks about the many well-being benefits that come from supporting others. In this episode, YMWJ host (Danielle Render Turmaud) talks with Amy Nielsen on the topic of giving back to the writing community; and the benefits it can have for all of us.

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In this special crossover episode, You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud speaks with Brenna Jeanneret and Josh Monken, You May Contribute a Verse hosts, around being bravely vulnerable in our writing, coping with the cumulation of passes in this industry, and more! We laughed, we smiled, and Danielle even teared up a little bit. We hope you enjoy it.

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When we are querying, we often think about what it will feel like to get an offer of representation and become agented. But what happens when we are in the “in-between” period from agent offer to representation decision? In this episode, Aaliyah Paolucci, Lindsay Beck, and Danielle Render Turmaud discuss what this period felt like for them, the excitement, the joy, the anxiety, the fear, all of it. We get real. We get raw. And we h...

Editors are the face of publishing. But what does an editor’s job look like behind the scenes and how might it impact them? In this episode, Naomi Kirsten (Editor) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Author/Therapist) discuss a very important and yet often underdiscussed aspect of the publishing industry: editors' roles and editor well-being. An episode that we hope will encourage and support editors, but also inform all of us to...

Advocating for equity in publishing is incredibly important for all of us. In this episode, Noelle Monét (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) discuss equality vs. equity in publishing, research around equity and inequities in publishing, and individual/collective steps that we can all take to foster equity in publishing.

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Welcome to Season 2! This season will include 10 episodes that will be released on Sunday mornings. In this episode, Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) and Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong (Agent) talk about the importance of and well-being benefits of agent/author communication. (And they even give some tips/resources on how agents/authors can communicate with one another effectively!)

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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!

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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 towa...

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 critiqu...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The writing journey is full of many waves--waves of joy, waves of silence, waves of “no’s”, and so much more. In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud talks with award-winning author and former boat captain Blair Williamson about persevering amidst the waves. We all ride the waves of writing and publishing but we don’t have to do it alone (and we can find some boogie boards along the way to ride the waves).

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In this episode, you will be reminded that imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon in the writing community. You will hear a collection of vulnerable/authentic stories from published authors, agented authors, and querying authors who all navigate imposter syndrome. If you experience imposter syndrome, we hope that these stories help you see that you are not alone. And, this episode will remind you that Imposter syndrome is not a s...

One part of the writing journey that authors/creators often cringe at is marketing and self-promotion ... until now. In this episode, published and award-winning author Jolene Gutiérrezreminds us that self-promotion (at all stages of the writing journey) isn't about "selling" ourselves or our books, it's about celebrating our stories and what we've created. This episode will remind all of us that our stories a...