Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Celebrating skill-building and community among authors who are visually impaired is the major goal of this vibrant, interactive podcast. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this lively podcast which offers writers, new and experienced, opportunities to learn valuable writing skills, participate in guest interviews, and share strategies and insights. Writing Works Wonders is hosted weekly on a live zoom call, distributed as a podcast, and syndicated on American Council of the Blind’s ACB Media/Radio Community channel and distributed by podcast. Both Cheryl and Kathy are accomplished authors, speakers and educators who have visual impairments. Join us in this uplifting adventure of advancing authors’ careers and craft beyond the barriers of the everyday. Contact us with suggestions and feedback at Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Visit our website WritingWorksWonders.com

Episodes

April 7, 2024 50 mins

Show Notes episode 123 Travel author interview, Kristen Combs

Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

Join Cheryl and Kathy for this very special episode of Writing Works Wonders: as we interview a Travel Writer., Copywriter, and communications Director. We discuss travel writing, social media, marketing, and much much more.

Author Kristen Combs discussesalternative writing careers and ideas for publishing. Ter...

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Show Notes Ep 122 : Jim Hartsell, Author interview

** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

We know you will enjoy this entertaining and informative interview with author Jim Hartsell. Jim writes a series of books for adults called the Boone series. He also has a group of books for children. Tune in to hear us discuss a variety of topics including his books, diversity issues, marketing, independent publishing...

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Show Notes Ep 121. Creative language, and cookies!!

** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

Creativity at its best - Language, cookies, and debate! Join Cheryl and Kathyh, in this vibrant discussion with the Writing community about the use of language! from consonants, and vowels to pronouns and other word choices we cover the gamut of examples and opinions! The black and white cookie debate!  The episode is rou...

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Show Notes EP 120 Linda Lael Miller

** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

The number one NewYorkTimes,BestSellingAuthor, Linda Lael Miller is  our guest on Writing Works Wonders. Enjoy this exciting, informative and inspiring episode with our guest author. We also have a special guest cohost, Lisa Gilmartin, joins Cheryl for this interview.

About Linda Lael Miller Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and...

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Show Notes episode 119 community highlights and Carol Mackey interview

** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

enjoy this exciting episode as we interview one of our community members, Carol Mackey! Discover how she’s used poetry in an innovative manner to cultivate relationship with her grandson :-). Much more to learn as we explore her writing process and experiences with Writing Works Wonders. Enjoy the fabul...

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    Show Notes episode 118. Eloisa James

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy this tremendous episode with best selling author Eloisa James. A university professor of Shakespearean, drama, raped, romantic, historical fiction novels! Discover and learn her insights about writing, her advice about writing, and tremendous back stories about what is involved in writing historical fiction. This is one of our fa...

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    December 17, 2023 42 mins

    Show Notes episode 117 writers chat!

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    join us for a discussion in many questions about publishing trends, including audiobooks, and their benefits, anti-plagiarism, software, and more. This is an opportunity for our participants to ask questions and for the community to respond. Always a fun and interesting time as we have people from all over the world participate in these...

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    Show Notes episode 116 Tracie Peterson interview

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy this fabulous interview with Christian historical fiction author, a Tracie Peterson! This is a most inspiring interview, and she discusses her perspective on writing, her writing process and enjoys the interview with Cheryl and Kathy, as well as the many participants who greeted her. We know you will discover much abou...

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    November 19, 2023 41 mins

    Show Notes episode 115. Open mic!

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    listen into this fabulous open mic event. Authors, new, and experienced share their writing and insights. Always an exciting venture, Writing Works Wonders provides the opportunity to hear original work by authors who are visually impaired. Join in the creativity and laughter in episode 115!

    Writing Opportunities

    • Writing pr...
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    Enjoy this amazing episode with Shari Hearn, a fan fiction author. Learn all about her work as well as fanfiction, and the opportunities it provides for readers and writers alike! This episode is brought to you by Writing Works Wonders.

    Shari Hearn is the author of the Miss Fortune World series. A book series set in the world of Jana DeLeon’s Miss Fortune Mystery Series. After starting her writing career in LA working on various ...

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    Show Notes Ep 113 Sandra Brown, Guest Interview

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy this tremendous episode with our guest author number one, New York times best seller, Sandra Brown! Brown is the author of over 85 books, 75, which have been New York Times best sellers! With such a stellar record, you know this is going to be an exciting episode for readers and writers alike. Get an in-depth inside sco...

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    Show Notes episode 112 writers chat

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Don’t miss this fairy favorite episode of Writing Works Wonders! Everybody loves the writers chat episodes, where we entertain questions from the audience about issues they face as writers, authors, and poets.

    The fun then really begins as the participants join in responding from the vantage point of their varied experiences. The topics...

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    Show Notes episode 111 summer 2023 round robin storytellin

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy the special brand of creativity and laughter that is only brought to you by the Writing Works Wonders community! It’s the summer 2023 round robin storytelling event! Join in the fun as we start with a story prompt, and then the gang takes it from there! Where we end up, nobody knows. This is a special editio...

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    Show Notes EP 110 anthologies discussion

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    join this informative discussion as we discuss everything about Publishing, editing, and participating in anthologiesw. Our guest is Marlene Mesot, who is just published a new anthology. We have many questions from Kathy and Cheryl as well as from the audience. Don’t miss this exciting episode from Writing Works Wonders.

    Writing...
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    Show Notes episode 109 memoire workshop #2

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    enjoy this dynamic workshop about memoir writing as we continue the discussion from episode 106. Several participants share how they write memoir in different genres. Cheryl shares many strategies and tips as well. This is your place for inspiration, inspiration, and lots of fun as you cultivate your writing skills and motivation...

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    Show Notes episode 108 interview with sci-fi author, STEPHEN A \ THEBERGE

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    We know you will enjoy this inspirational episode as we discuss a variety of topics with science fiction author, STEPHEN A \ THEBERGE. Not only do we discover the inside scoop about his several books, but we also explore the deeper meanings of Science Fiction to provide commentary about critical is...

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    Show Notes episode 106 Sandi Kimmel, interview, recording artist, singer, and author!

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    We know you will enjoy this exciting episode with recording artist, song, writer, and author, SANDI Kimmel! Yes, something very different for Writing Works Wonders. Isn’t Store in episode 106. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy her latest release in song as well as hear about her writin...

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    Show Notes episode 107 Memoire Writing Workshop part one

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy this writing workshop on the topic of memoir. Join in as Cheryl and Kathy introduce memoir, writing, using fiction and nonfiction, disclaimers, and then lead the group in crafting some memoir entries. You can follow along and do your own writing. Then listen to the participants as they read their entries! We ...

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    Show Notes Episode 105, Open mic event May 2023

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Enjoy this fabulous celebration of Writing Talent! Episode 105 Provides, another Writing Works Wonders open mic event recorded in May 2023 . This episode features, fantasy, science-fiction, Poetry, and much more.

    Authors/Readers in order of appearance

    Christine Amsden Marlene Mesot Annie Chiappetta Carol Mackey Abbie John...

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    Show Notes episode 104, Guest, interview, award-winning, fantasy and sci-fi author, Christine Amsden

    ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

    Award winning, popular, fantasy and science-fiction author, Christine Amsden was our guest on Writing Works Wonders for episode 104 . Christine Amsden is the author of nine award-winning fantasy and science fiction novels, including the Cassie Scot Series. ** She provi...

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