You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast

Advocating for equity in publishing is incredibly important for all of us. In this episode, Noelle Monét (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) discuss equality vs. equity in publishing, research around equity and inequities in publishing, and individual/collective steps that we can all take to foster equity in publishing.

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Welcome to Season 2! This season will include 10 episodes that will be released on Sunday mornings. In this episode, Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) and Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong (Agent) talk about the importance of and well-being benefits of agent/author communication. (And they even give some tips/resources on how agents/authors can communicate with one another effectively!)

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In this Bonus episode, Michelle Sanchez (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about the importance of being our best advocate in our writing/publication journey and some ways to do this in finding agents, querying, and more. As a reminder, we are in between seasons right now but stay tuned for Season 2 launching on June 1st!

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This episode explores what it means to publish and write with a purpose. And a secret is revealed: just like writing, even publishing brings challenges, passes, and hardships. Yet, publishing/writing with a purpose brings benefits in all of our lives whether we are writers, agents, editors, or publishers. In this episode, Jon Seymour (Publisher) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about the meaningful steps we can all take towa...

Disappointments are frequent for writers who strive towards publication. But there is one disappointment that would strike fear in the heart of all writers … a debut cancellation. This episode journeys through the topic of making meaning/creating beauty even amidst the disappointments with author Kimberly Horch, who did just that after a debut cancellation. Whether it’s a debut cancellation, an agent pass, an editor pass, a critiqu...

Something that is talked about often in the writing community is how challenging the path to publication can be. Yet, for many of us, publishing our stories is our DREAM. So, what if instead of having to “survive” our dreams, we as a community were able to find ways to “thrive” and “live” amidst the dreams we are working so hard for? In this episode, Rowan Brighton Brown and I discuss just that: some methods that Rowan has used to ...

Anxiety, a word that refers to “fear, worry, or dread.” Butnot just a word, an experience so many in the writing community relate to as they navigate the writing journey (and life). The writing journey is one full of factors that can elicit anxiety (lack of control, unpredictability, long waiting periods with silence, and so much more). In this episode, award-winning author Rebecca Gardyn Levington and host Danielle Render Turmaud ...

A common experience that writers/creators face in the writing journey is … you guessed it, getting critiqued! Whether it's critiques from critique partners, beta readers, agents, or editors, we often receive (and give) critiques. This episode includes a conversation with writer and literary agent Lisa Gouldy on how to give critiques that not only support the story’s success, but also support the writer’s heart. This episode is ...

The writing journey is full of many waves--waves of joy, waves of silence, waves of “no’s”, and so much more. In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud talks with award-winning author and former boat captain Blair Williamson about persevering amidst the waves. We all ride the waves of writing and publishing but we don’t have to do it alone (and we can find some boogie boards along the way to ride the waves).

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In this episode, you will be reminded that imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon in the writing community. You will hear a collection of vulnerable/authentic stories from published authors, agented authors, and querying authors who all navigate imposter syndrome. If you experience imposter syndrome, we hope that these stories help you see that you are not alone. And, this episode will remind you that Imposter syndrome is not a s...

One part of the writing journey that authors/creators often cringe at is marketing and self-promotion ... until now. In this episode, published and award-winning author Jolene Gutiérrezreminds us that self-promotion (at all stages of the writing journey) isn't about "selling" ourselves or our books, it's about celebrating our stories and what we've created. This episode will remind all of us that our stories a...

Carey Blankenship-Kramer (Agent and Author) persevered through a decade of querying. In this episode, Carey shares her experiences of querying, what she learned, and the wisdom she brought with her from that process. Whether you are soon to be querying, currently querying, or no longer querying, this episode will provide insights and practical tips into ways to care for your mental health during querying or other challenging season...

In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host (Danielle Render Turmaud) talks with the wonderful Demi Michelle Schwartz (agented author, editor, publisher, agent intern, podcaster, singer/song writer) about what it means to go after our dreams. With encouragement for your journey and tips/tools/insights on how to go after your unique writing dreams, this episode will meet you right where you are in your journey, wherever that is.

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You, Me, and the Writing Journey is a podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health. Prior to the launch of this podcast, the writing community answered the following questions in a poll:

1) Why do you think the #writingcommunity could benefit from a podcast that will meet at the intersection of literary + well-being/mental health?

2) What are you most excited about surrounding the You, Me, and the Wri...

In the writing journey, something we often need is hope. Because of this, what better way to do a pre-launch episode than to have encouraging words from the writing community come to you. In this episode, you will hear from a few literary professionals and authors who want you to know that they are rooting for you. And don't forget, Season 1 of You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast launches Sunday, February 2nd! So stay tune...

Welcome to You, Me, and the Writing Journey (hosted by Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD), a podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tips, tools, and support around well-being for writers/illustrators. Your writing journey isn't just a career, it's a journey of the heart. If you’re looking for a space to feel heard, seen, validated, understood, and supported in your triumphs and your chall...