In this episode, we explore the connection of prose and music with Dixie Gamble, author of Witch Hairs: Mirth, Miracles, Mayhem and Music and her husband, musician John Jorgenson, a musician who has earned a reputation as a world-class musician, as evidenced by his collaborations with Earl Scruggs, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bob […]
In this episode, Landis and Amy Williams talk about basic principles and basic tools of “The Artist’s Way,” and focus on some of the obstacles to creativity such as negative core beliefs, criticism, crazy makers and perfectionism, and how filling the form and escape velocity can help one find their creative self. Access the episode HERE
In this episode, Landis, Jeanne and Nancy cover a number of topics related to collaborative writing, including whether and when to collaborate, how to pick your collaborator, how to divide responsibilities, pitfalls to avoid, the legal stuff, the economic side and why do it. Access the episode HERE.
This free episode on our Patreon channel features readings by four winners of the Charlotte Writer’s Club’s 2020 Spring poetry and short story contests. Access the episode HERE
In this episode, Landis and Charles Israel touch on writing while teaching and various teaching processes, poetry and prose, and Charles reads some of his work. Access the episode HERE
In this episode, Nora Gaskin break down the independent publishing book production process from the perspective of Nora’s publishing company, Lystra Books, where authors own the book when the process is complete. Landis and Nora talk about everything from the developmental editing phase to ISBN numbers and Barcodes. Nora shares a wealth of information packed […]
In this episode, Paloma Capanna discusses tips for how to give voice to the voiceless. She is passionate about representing and telling the stories of those who can’t tell stories by themselves, either through her work in the courtroom or through poetry and prose. This episode is not just for lawyers, though. It’s for anyone […]
In today’s episode, USA Today Best-Selling author Danielle Stewart talks with Landis about the 10 go-to methods for marketing her books, which have helped turn her writing into a viable business. She shares the pros and cons of each method and Landis plays the student and asks questions about the secrets to her success. Access the […]
In today’s episode, Landis sits down, remotely, to talk with Wade Foley, owner of Social Grit, and Renee Gorman, the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for Social Grit, and they explore numerous topics about this thing called social media. Access the episode HERE
In this episode, Catherine Goodman Farley discuss steps and issues that arise in the independent publishing process using Catherine’s experience of self-publishing her trilogy of children’s books as a guide. They discuss such issues as the pros and cons of independent publishing, how to build a team, who should be on the team, publishing platforms, […]
In this episode, Nicole and Landis talk about the ins and outs of the editing process, touching on such topics as the importance of editing, how to work with an editor, types of editing and self-editing tips. Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, Carrie Jane Knowles shares ten tips that come from her recent writing book published by Owl Canyon Press: “A Self-Guided Workbook – And – A Gentle Tour on Learning How to Write Stories from Start-to-Finish.”Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, Tracie Barton-Barrett discusses the challenges of writing a book and the way that authors can take care of themselves, physically and emotionally, before and during the baby-making process and after the book has been born. Access the episode HERE.
During these difficult times, the Charlotte Readers Podcast author community has come together to offer a series of readings for your enjoyment. Each episode is about 20 to 25 minutes in length and includes 2 or more authors reading poems, essays or short stories. These readings are available for free at the Charlotte Readers Podcast […]
In this episode, young adult authors Lisa Williams Kline and Linda Phillips offer ten points about how to find and write young adult voice. Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, Randell Jones talks about the why and how of writing the personal story and reads excerpts of stories to illustrate his points. He also shares information about how to submit to upcoming editions of the Personal Story Publishing Project. Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, novelist, playwright and short fiction writer, Paula Martinac talks about “what is” flash fiction and then offers ten tips for writing flash fiction. She also reads a flash fiction piece of her own to illustrate her points. Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, novelist, short fiction writer and Gardner-Webb University professor, Matthew Duffus, talks about strategies for compelling beginnings in fiction, pitfalls to avoid and the five “Ws” that should appear early in the work. He also reads from his debut novel “Swapping Purples for Yellows” to illustrate his points. Access the episode HERE.
In this episode, host Landis Wade and co-host Dr. Alexis Carreiro read and talk about the rejection stories shared by Charlotte Readers Podcast authors. Access the episode HERE.
In this free episode, we hear stories from the book “Gone Dogs.” Access the episode HERE.