Between the Bookends: Recent Episodes

Mary Frances Gualandri

Between the Bookends is a weekly dialogue between two writers focusing on the craft of writing.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the process of writing a novel as well as post-writing tips.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the highs and lows of dialogue.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of a good character.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss their ideal writing spaces, how that inspires them, and their writing rituals.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of plot.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss elements of setting.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the elements of good cover design as well as pitfalls to avoid

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Mary Fran and Maggie discuss the importance of having a timeline for your novel.

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Maggie and Mary Fran give tips on how to create a good title.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss the pros and cons of outlining.

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Maggie and Mary Fran focus on the genres they like to read and write.

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Maggie and Mary Fran discuss firsts in their reading and writing experience. Writer Jade Strong is a guest.

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Maggie and Mary Frances discuss their favorite books and what they love about them.

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The second episode focuses on the authors who inspire us.

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Welcome to the first episode of Between the Bookends, a series where two college-age writers discuss the craft of writing and the triumphs and struggles in the life of a writer.

Episode 1 focuses on why we write and the various reasons for writing as well as introductions to the hosts, Maggie Hackett and Mary Frances Gualandri.