The Dead Writers Talk: Recent Episodes
The Dead Writers Talk
The Dead Writers Talk is a podcast that hosts members of The Authors of Tomorrow’s board to talk about TAOT and anything reading or writing-related. Sometimes it gets a little sidetracked but that makes it all the more fun!
What is TAOT? TAOT is The Authors of Tomorrow. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping writers achieve their goals. They run events to help writers connect with coaches to develop their novels. They can be found on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
In this episode, Jess, Dominique, and Simone answer your frequently asked writing questions!
In this episode, Jess and her guests continue their discussion from the last episode, discussing representation in the writing community and what we as writers need to do to address it.
In this episode, Jess and her guests discuss representation in writing, what it is, why it matters, and how to do it right.
Jess is back for Guess the Book with two new contestants: Simone and Gabbi! Who will win when they put their book knowledge head to head for the ultimate prize??
In this episode, Jess, Simone, Emma, and Ponyo discuss popular writing tropes. They argue about which is best, which tropes should be left in the mid-2010s, and how useful these tropes are when marketing a book.
In this episode, Jess discusses the querying process with Olive and Ella from The Authors of Tomorrow. The ups, the downs, and how all querying journeys are unique!
In this episode, Jess, Simone, Gabbi, and Emma discuss what a writing process can and should look like. (Spoilers: there's no one answer.)
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Music by Jazmín Abels
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In today's episode, Jess, Cosi and Simone talk about queer representation in books and the writing community; what we're tired of, what we want to see more of, and how to make sure you're handling representation well.
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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Chaos. Always chaos.
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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In our season 2 finale, Jess challenges Jayla and Lee to a round of book trivia for the ultimate prize.
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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In this episode, Jess, Simone, and Lee discuss paperback vs. hardback, handwriting vs. typing, plotting vs. pantsing, and much more. Secrets are revealed, accusations are made, and Jess is barely able to hold together the chaos that is Lee (Simone didn't help much, either).
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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In this episode, Jess, Aurora, and Sasha answer your writing questions. From grammar and syntax to world-building and time management, they cover everything that you wanted to know!
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Cosette and Aurora to talk about all things social media and writergram. They discuss Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Tumblr, the pros and cons of each, and how to prioritize your writing over the algorithm.
Aurora
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Cosette
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
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In this episode, Jess, Aurora, and Simone discuss fanfiction; why it's good, why it's bad, and the benefits of the most popular sites. Aurora talks about her time as an RP'er, and Simone rants about how amazing Archive of our Own is. Then, the guests share funny snipits of their own fanfiction.
Aurora Insta: @aurora.rae.writes
Simone Insta: @sshafferwrites
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Music by Aleena 'Lee' Rose
The Authors of Tomorrow
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In this episode of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess, Emma, and Simone discuss the Divergent Series and The Hunger Games They take a quiz to find out what Divergent faction they're part of, discuss the YA dystopian renaissance and argue about love triangles.
Thank you to Simone (@sshafferwrites) and Emma (@books.matter) for joining us this episode! Make sure you follow us on Spotify and follow us @thedeadwriterstalk on Instagram!
In this episode, Jess is joined by Cosette, Aurora, and Emma to discuss the emotional and mental impacts of writing and querying.
Thank you to Cosette (@cosi.writes), Aurora (aurora.rae.writes), and Emma (@books.matter) for joining us this episode! Make sure you follow us on Spotify and follow us @thedeadwriterstalk on Instagram!
In episode 9 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess interviews Events Chief Sasha about how she came to join The Dead Writer Society, how to break into Buckingham Palace, and what it means to be a reader. Thank you to Sasha for joining us in this episode! Follow her on Instagram @sashpol
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In episode 8 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess interviews Instagram Manager Mars about how she created TDWS’ mascot, Coach Clyde, the process for creating social media content, and how English as a language should be canceled. Thank you to Mars for joining us in this episode. Find Mars @mlikemars on Instagram. Make sure you follow us on Spotify and check out The Dead Writers Society on Instagram and Twitter.
In episode 7 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess interviews Assistant Coaching Director Cosette about her writing journey, her WIPs, and her obsession with a certain TV show.
Thank you to Cosette for joining us in this episode. You can find her @cosi.writes on Instagram.
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In episode 6 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess chats with one of the Events Chiefs about being a writing coach and how long they would last in a fictional world. Thank you to Jayla for coming on for this episode. Make sure you follow us on Spotify and check out The Dead Writer Society on Instagram and Twitter.
In episode 5 of The Dead Writers Talk the tables are turned and Jess is interviewed by Aurora, giving you an insight into your hosts writing past and some fun Twilight talks.
Thank you to Aurora for coming back on this one! Another thank you to the multitalented founder of TDWS, Lee, for the music in this episode!
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In episode 4 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess chats with the chief of submission reviews about writing and being indecisive.
Thank you to Emma for coming on for this episode! Another thank you goes out to the multitalented founder of TDWS for the music used in this episode!
You know how it goes now! Make sure to give us a follow on Spotify and check out more from The Dead Writers Society on Instagram and Twitter!
For episode 3 of The Dead Writers Talk Jess chats with a discord manager for The Dead Writers Society, talking all things writing and even some social issues.
Thank you so much to Grace for joining in on this weeks episode!
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In episode 2 of The Dead Writers Talk, Jess sits down with the website designer, newsletter developer, and new coaching director for The Dead Writers Society.
Big thank you to Aurora for being the guest in this episode!
Make sure you're following us on Spotify so you don't miss an episode. You can also check out more from TDWS on Instagram and Twitter!
This is the very first episode of The Dead Writers Talk! A new podcast brought to you by The Dead Writers Society. Your host, Jessica 'Jess' sits down with different members of the TDWS board and talks all things writing and books!
Special thanks to Lee the founder of TDWS for being the guest on our very first episode!
Make sure to check out The Dead Writer Society on Instagram and Twitter to learn more about what we do!