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Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

Suzy Vadori
Writing Techniques
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Women's Fiction
Grief
Editing Process
Overcoming Abuse
Fantasy Literature

If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast.

I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have you... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel David Wallace
Award-winning writer and teacher, creator of the Character First Writing community
Character First Writing
Episode: 67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace
Nicole Bross
Certified Fiction Book Coach and Editor, co-author of A Novel Approach, Strategies for ADHD Writers
Manuscript Alchemy
Episode: 66. Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole Bross
Becca Puglisi
International speaker, writing coach, and bestselling co-author of The Emotion Thesaurus and other resources for writers.
Episode: 65. One Stop for Writers With Becca Puglisi (Part 2)
Melissa Pruitt
Marketing expert, membership and course coach, author of Influenced from Social to List to Launch
Episode: 63. Building a Social Media Presence for Writers
Suzy Vadori
Author, Editor, and Book Coach
Suzy Vadori Publishing
Episode: 62. In Conversation with Short Fiction Author Liz J. Bradley (Part 2)
Liz J. Bradley
A writer and member of Team Suzy, sharing her journey of achieving 100 rejections to enhance her writing.
Episode: 61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1)
Lidija Hilje
Book coach and author of literary fiction
Simon & Schuster
Episode: 60. In conversation with Author Lidija Hilje (Part 2)
Lidija Hillier
Book coach and author of literary fiction, previously a practicing attorney in Croatia.
Self-published author
Episode: 59. Interview with Literary Fiction Author Lidija Hilje (Part 1)
Marcel Charpentier
Co-writer of a memoir about a traumatic event in Cambodia
Episode: 58. Show, don't Tell Page Review: Memoir with Marcel Charpentier

Host

Suzy Vadori
Author, Editor, and Book Coach Host of Show, Don't Tell Writing

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Warm and accessible!

    Suzy’s podcast is packed with helpful and accessible writing tips. Her warm and encouraging enthusiasm is just what novel writers need to write forward. Recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nrmeier
    United Statesa year ago
  • New writers - this is for you

    Suzy’s infectious enthusiasm for helping new writers get their book across the finish line is on full display here! Tons of actionable tips and strategies in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie-Writes
    United Statesa year ago
  • High Energy and Informative Podcast by a Dynamo Book Coach

    Listening to this podcast can elevate your writing skills and knowledge. Suzy has years of experience in both writing her own books and in book coaching. She has an enthusiasm that’s contagious and she can teach you the essential techniques to good writing, as well as inspire you to keep writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieCurtin
    Canada2 years ago
  • To the point wisdom

    You know when something bothers you but you can’t figure out what? Suzy has a way of distilling things down and you immediately see them. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJ Lawson
    Canada2 years ago
  • Helpful

    Useful info- helpful, Succinct and actionable.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    smallbird90
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Hosts many insights on writing craft and publishing that feel actionable
Warm and accessible with practical tips for new writers
High-energy, informative, and motivating for writers seeking to improve quickly
The show is praised for shaping a clear path from draft to publication
Listeners appreciate concise, insightful guidance that helps tighten writing and navigate the market

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67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace
Q: What drew you to start to teach writing in the first place?
Daniel noticed that many writers were producing conventional stories that readers struggled to grasp, leading him to explore new teaching methods.
67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace
Q: What is the greatest need that writers are missing?
Writers often struggle to connect their stories with readers, leading to a lack of understanding about what they're trying to convey.
42. Writing as a Neurodivergent Author with Melanie Marttila
Q: How did your diagnosis change your view on writing?
It provided a new context for understanding my experiences and informed my character development.
42. Writing as a Neurodivergent Author with Melanie Marttila
Q: What made you tackle this novel Reality Bomb at this particular moment in time?
It started as a dream about a scientist who becomes a pastry chef in another reality.
51. Inner Circle Open House Q&A Session
Q: How do I know if my character arcs and subplots are too complicated?
Identify your main character and ensure their story opens the narrative, then structure the others as supporting arcs.

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2. Nicole Bross
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