February 9, 2021

Episode 11: "What to Yeet" (Feat. Valerie Valdes)

February 9, 2021

Speculative fiction author and copy editor Valerie Valdes shares how she finds the people she trusts to critique her work, favorite treats for rewards and motivation, how editing shaped her galactic cast, multilingual considerations, and how gross licorice is!

Ariel Anderson

February 2, 2021

Season One Intermission

Ariel Anderson

February 2, 2021

Wondering where the show has been? In this brief episode, I update you on my whereabouts, promise a triumphant return next week, and share my own Hot and Wholesome Gossip Corner shoutouts.

Ariel Anderson

January 19, 2021

Episode 10: "They're Giving You a Map" (Feat. Whitney Hill)

Ariel Anderson

January 19, 2021

Episode 10: "They're Giving You a Map" (Feat. Whitney Hill)

Indie author Whitney Hill shares her experiences with finding beta readers and editors she trusted, Twitter contests, how looking at self-publishing as a business has influenced her process. We also discuss accidental werewolves and the perfect way to roast a marshmallow!

Ariel Anderson

January 12, 2021

Episode 9: "Actionable Feedback" (Feat. Mythcreants)

Ariel Anderson

January 12, 2021

Episode 9: "Actionable Feedback" (Feat. Mythcreants)

I continue my interview with Chris Winkle and Oren Ashkenazi, the writers and editors in charge of Mythcreants. We discuss the magic ingredient of good feedback: actionable comments! We also cover how they split their time between writing and editing and more.

Ariel Anderson

January 5, 2021

Episode 8: "Respect Your Editor's Time" (Feat. Mythcreants)

Ariel Anderson

January 5, 2021

Episode 8: "Respect Your Editor's Time" (Feat. Mythcreants)

Chris Winkle and Oren Ashkenazi, the writers and editors in charge of Mythcreants, chat about the system they’ve set up for editing the blog, how they train their beta readers to provide good feedback, and what it’s like to have your partner editing your work.