Writing Roots

S5E3 – Is Time a Construct or an Illusion?

Writing and publishing a book can be a daunting process. It starts with an idea and hope for the future, but is often crushed by the constant questions along the way. Writing Roots is using December to explore your questions, along with questions we see most often in our business.
Time is a constant pressure weighing down on so many writers. There are always questions about time. How long should it take to write? How long should a chapter be? Am I too old or too young to be an author?
First aired December 9, 2019.
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Industry Spotlight – Lindsey Teske

Lindsey Teske, head editor and publisher at Of Ink and Pearls, joins us in this Industry Spotlight episode of Writing Roots. She and hosts Ley Esses and Leigh Hull discuss the job of an editor, what writers should know, and the publishing process.
Of Ink and Pearls, started by Lindsey, is a boutique publisher much like AspenHouse Publishing. They offer services to help authors along the path to publishing, tailored specifically for the author’s needs.
Of Ink and Pearls is offering the first ten Writing Roots listeners a personalized book marketing plan for their published or unpublished book. Use code ROOTS at the Of Ink and Pearls website. The offer expires March 1, 2021.
First aired December 7, 2019.
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S5E2 – Am I a Terrible Writer?

Writing and publishing a book can be a daunting process. It starts with an idea and hope for the future, but is often crushed by the constant questions along the way. Writing Roots is using December to explore your questions, along with questions we see most often in our business.
Doubt can be crippling for any author, but especially new ones. There’s always that voice in the back of your head wondering if your writing is actually any good. Hosts Ley and Leigh talk in this episode about how to overcome those doubts, and when to recognize areas of improvement.
First aired December 5, 2019.
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S5E1 – What’s in a Name?

Writing and publishing a book can be a daunting process. It starts with an idea and hope for the future, but is often crushed by the constant questions along the way. What makes a good book? How do I actually sell the book? How do I even get it published?
Writing Roots was designed to help authors tackle any obstacles along the way, so we are taking December as our opportunity to explore your questions, along with other questions we see most often in our business.
In this episode, we discuss names. Should you use a nom de plume, and how do you even pick one? How do you name your characters?
First aired December 2, 2019.
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S4 Bonus – Resources: Public Libraries

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
Two guests join the hosts of Writing Roots in this bonus episode about resources. Jason Prado and Becky Buell of the Shasta Public Libraries talk about what help their libraries can offer to authors, such as study material, internet connection, computers, and even group meeting spaces.
First aired November 30, 2019.
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S4E8 – Working with Other Writers

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
A writing career often comes with opportunities to work with others, whether it’s for a collaborative effort or ghostwriting. This episode focuses on what’s needed when you work with other authors, and how it can be a benefit to your writing and brand.
First aired November 28, 2019.
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S4E7 – Writing Other Media

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
Not all writers write books. Some write poems, speeches, scripts, or articles. In this episode, Ley and Leigh discuss the differences for different mediums and what you need to expect when you branch out of the book business.
First aired November 25, 2019.
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S4E6 – Using a Thesaurus

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
Have you ever stopped reading a book to look up the meaning of a word? It’s not so bad once or twice, but it can get bothersome if you’re constantly having to go to a dictionary. That’s the danger of relying too heavily on a thesaurus during the writing process. It is a useful tool for an author looking for the right word, but can lead to trouble. Ley and Leigh talk in this episode how to use a thesaurus correctly to enhance your writing.
First aired November 21, 2019
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S4E5 – Back to Basics: Punctuation

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
New writers often find themselves wondering about how to use punctuation not often taught in schools. In this episode, Ley and Leigh discuss correct use of punctuation such as the em and en dashes, and when it’s okay to break the rules.
First aired November 18, 2019.
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S4E4 – Answering the Muse

Every writer needs tools to help them along the way. This series will be focusing on the toolbox. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of the medium used for writing, how to find the ideal location and setting to optimize your writing time, and get into the details of punctuation and word use.
Muses can be fickle things, but writers rely on them often. It can be dangerous territory and enable a writer to fall into the chasm known as procrastination. In this episode we discuss finding sources for inspiration, how it can be helpful, and when to use caution regarding the muse.
First aired November 14, 2019.
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