X-Write-Z
Hi and welcome to X-Write-Z, a podcast fueled by our love of books and the craft of writing. Veronica is a Gen-Xer, and Anna is a Gen-Zer. Together, we’re on an intergenerational mission to help writers write better stories.
Episodes
Are you telling me you built a time machine…out of a DeLorean?! For the last episode of 2025, Anna and Veronica geek out over Back to the Future.
Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads! Come along with us to explore what makes Back to the Future so good–and what writers can learn from it.
For all the lessons from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1ZHKchli_cUs4Cirjd9Vx...
This time of year tends to make us feel anxious about wrapping everything up and accomplishing our remaining goals. We don’t need to feel this way, though. Especially when it comes to writing.
In this episode, we invite you to experiment with your writing routine and explore different ways to get into the writing mood/mindset.
For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF. No subscriptio...
Remember Flat Stanley? We sure do, but we don't want your characters to be like him! Veronica and Anna are back this week to discuss character dimension.
In this episode, we invite you to explore different ways to breathe life and dimension into your characters. We discuss some of our favorite techniques for character development and, of course, look at real world examples from literature.
Welcome to the first episode of X-Write-Z hosted by writer-editors, Veronica and Anna! If you want to share in the joy of writing and hone your craft, you’re in the right place.
In this episode, we invite you to explore the significance of first lines in storytelling. We discuss how first lines set the tone for an entire narrative, just as first impressions between people set the tone for a relationship. From there, we delve i...
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