The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice
Holly Totten: Books Editing ExpertYour story deserves to be told in your voice, not someone else's. The Edit is the podcast for writers, entrepreneurs, memoirists, and business owners who want to write a book that sounds unmistakably like them. Hosted by nonfiction editor and writing coach Holly Totten, this show explores the space between first draft and final version—the messy, magical middle where clarity, confidence, and authe... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Have you ever sat down to write and found yourself wondering if you're actually a writer at all?
In this episode of The Edit, Holly tackles a question that stops countless writers before they ever finish a manuscript:
Am I having trouble writing—... more
In this episode of The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice, Holly explores one of the biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make: trying to write for everyone.
What starts as a desire to reach more people often leads to writing that fee... more
Bonus Episode: What Writing a Hard Story Really Teaches You What happens after you finally decide to tell your story?
In this bonus episode, Holly takes a deeper look at the writing and editing side of storytelling, inspired by her recent conversat... more
Finding My Voice Again with Deborah Griffiths
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." — Maya Angelou
What happens when writing your story becomes part of your healing?
In this deeply honest and emotional episode o... more
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This show appeals to writers, entrepreneurs, memoirists, and business owners who want their books to sound unmistakably like them. Across episodes, practical editing guidance blends with candid conversations about authentic voice, vulnerability, and the realities of drafting, revising, and publishing nonfiction. The host emphasizes that editing should reveal a writer's existing brilliance rather than erase it, offering actionable tips for self-editing, maintaining voice, and using editing as a collaborative creative process. A standout throughline is the emphasis on honesty, readability, and rhythm—helping listeners finish drafts without sacrificing personality or clarity. The format often pairs solo reflections with guest insights, making ... more
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