Editors are the face of publishing. But what does an editor’s job look like behind the scenes and how might it impact them? In this episode, Naomi Kirsten (Editor) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Author/Therapist) discuss a very important and yet often underdiscussed aspect of the publishing industry: editors' roles and editor well-being. An episode that we hope will encourage and support editors, but also inform all of us to help us understand more about well-being in the workplace, burnout and how to prevent it, and more.
You, Me, and the Writing Journey
(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast
Podcast Website:
Naomi Kirsten (Editor):
Naomi is a freelance editor, creative consultant, and creativity coach. A former Senior Editor at Chronicle Books, Naomi has acquired and edited hundreds of titles, including award-winning picture books, novelty books, board books, cookbooks, stationery, and games. Prior to Chronicle, Naomi was an Assistant Editor at Harper’s Magazine.
Website: naomikirsten.com
Instagram/X:@naomi_kirsten
Bluesky: @naomikirsten.bsky.social
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist):
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlit author, trauma therapist, experienced professor, international presenter/speaker, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event.
X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud
Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm
Announcements:
Take Your Kid to Publishing Day!
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast Host (Danielle Render Turmaud) is hosting a special children’s publishing event in July 2025 called Take Your Kid to Publishing Day. Please find the information on this event below and share with your networks!
Take Your Kid to Publishing Day is a FREE virtual children’s publishing event that invites children 5+ (including teens) to meet literary agents, editors, and published authors/illustrators. Children will have the opportunity to engage in fun activities and conversations, listen to published children's books, and engage in Q&As with the authors and publishing professionals. This virtual event will take place Saturday, July 19th at 9:00 a.m. PST/12:00 p.m. EST and will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. For more information or to register a child, see the link below. If you are interested in registering as a publishing professional, please register at the link below or contact Danielle with questions at youmewritingpodcast@gmail.com
https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/general-5 (Registration will close after June 25th)
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