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Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast.
I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and…
Episodes
- Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
127. Developmentally Editing Your Book: Scene Level Edits (Part 3 of 3)
Send us Fan Mail In the final part of this three part series, Suzy dives into the scene level edits that you can target on your own before sharing with an…
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126. Developmental Editing Your Own Book: Big Picture Items (Part 2 of 3)
Send us Fan Mail Mentioned in this Episode: Episode #125. Developmentally Editing Your Book (Part 1 of 3) Episode #119. Creating Character Agency for…
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125. Developmentally Editing Your Book (Part 1 of 3)
Send us Fan Mail Learn the prep work you can do before handing your book off to an editor. In this first episode of a three-part-series, Suzy dives into an…
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124. The Long Road to Publishing Three Books in One Year
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy as she sits down this week with Romantic Fiction Author Monica Goertzen Hertlein while they chat about her decades long journey to…
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123. Writing Socially and Environmentally Engaged Fiction
Send us Fan Mail Suzy welcomes Book Coach Nita Collins to talk about writing Socially and Environmentally Engaged Fiction. Their discussion ranges from women…
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122. Sawyer on Science Fiction: Community and the Future (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In the second part of this two-part episode with Robert J. Sawyer, he and Suzy dive into conferences and importance of non-hierarchical…
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121. Sawyer on Science Fiction: Preventing the Future (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Acclaimed author Robert J. Sawyer is back on the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast for a rollicking discussion of his new book, Sawyer on…
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120. Character Agency for Introverted and Secondary Characters (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail This week, it's the second of a two-part conversation with Book Coach and Writer Natalie Poulson, Suzy and Natalie chat about the connection…
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119. Creating Character Agency for Compelling Fiction
Send us Fan Mail This week, in the first of a two-part conversation with Book Coach and Writer Natalie Poulson, Suzy and Natalie chat about character agency…
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118. Using Local Places and Settings to Wordbuild Across Genres
Send us Fan Mail This week Suzy chats with author Elise Posledni about how she weaves details about her local area into everything she writes. They discuss…
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117. How Quiet Writers Can be Just as Effective as Loud Writers
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Suzy chats with Laura Aliese Miedema, Book Coach, about quiet writers. Learn what skills you already have as a quiet…
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116. Getting Personal Writing Psychological Horror
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: This week's episode discusses some heavy themes and topics, including Postpartum Depression and how horror writing can be…
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115. How to Write Multifaceted Villains (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail This is the second episode in a two-part series this week about Villains and their role in story. Suzy chats with Author Debbie Burke about…
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114. Villains as the Heroes of Their Own Stories (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail The first in a two-part series this week about Villains and their role in story. Suzy chats with Author Debbie Burke about her book The…
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113. Writing and Editing Short Stories with Shannon Allen
Send us Fan Mail Suzy sits down this week with short fiction anthology editor Shannon Allen to talk all things short story! They discuss how short stories are…
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112. Writing with Humor: Structure and Historical Accuracy (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In part two of this series on writing with humor, Suzy and author Ian Page cover topics like "If I'm not funny in real life, can I write…
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111. Writing with Humor- Strong Characters and Jokes that Land (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Suzy chats with Author Ian Page about his book The Naked Ambition: A Field Manual Novel and how he incorporates humor in his…
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110. The Magic of Speculative Worldbuilding (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In part two of this two-part episode on worldbuilding, Suzy and Fantasy author, editor, and book coach Gabrielle Kirouac Byrne dive into the…
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109. Worldbuilding in Speculative Fiction (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail In part one of this two part series, Suzy chats with Fantasy author, editor, and book coach Gabrielle Kirouac Byrne about worldbuilding and…
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108. Using Interiority to Build Suspense
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you will learn how to use your character's inner thoughts to convey a unique point of view that can help build suspense in…
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107. Twist Ideation for Mysteries, Thrillers and Suspense Novels
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Author Samantha Skal this week for the first of two episodes focusing on writing Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense Novels. They…
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106. All About Ghostwriting
Send us Fan Mail Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of Ghostwriting! Suzy chats this week with Ghostwriter and Editor Marni Seneker about the process…
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105. How Brains of Different Ages Read (And How You Can Write for Them!)
Send us Fan Mail Book Coach and Author Sam Cameron is back on the podcast to talk with Suzy this week about the uniqueness of Teenage brains. They discuss…
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104. BONUS: The Truant Pen Podcast- Practical Tips for Show, don't Tell
Send us Fan Mail Find the Truant Pen Podcast here! For today’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome my friend and fellow author/ editor/ book coach, Suzy Vadori…
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103. The Self Publishing Learning Curve
Send us Fan Mail Suzy chats with Indie Author Rachel E Baird this week about the process behind her decision to independently publish her Romantasy novel, High…
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102. Building a Writing Community
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Book Coach Stephanie Dethlefs as they discuss the key to furthering your writing journey: building a community. Know what to…
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101. Five Lessons Learned After 101 Books
Send us Fan Mail After working on more than 101 books in the past year, Suzy has started to see patterns emerge. In this episode, she shares with listeners…
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100. Creative Burnout
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy as she chats this week with writing coach Erin Noller about creative burnout. Learn how it is different from regular burnout, how to…
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99. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] From the Seed of an Idea to a Story
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes you have just the seed of an idea, with no clear path on how to expand it into a whole story. This week, Suzy works with Author…
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98. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Adult Fantasy with Sarah Miller
Send us Fan Mail This week, Suzy reviews a page from an Adult Fantasy novel. She reviews strategies for making meaning using inner thoughts and close third…
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97. How to Change the Pacing in Your Writing with Sam Cameron (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Now that you know what tension is, how do you slow things down when you want to amp up the tension? In this episode, Suzy and Sam explore…
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96. Creating Tension in Your Book with Sam Cameron (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever struggled with understanding tension in your writing, Sam Cameron and Suzy discuss what it is, and how you can make sure you…
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95. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Make Your Middle Grade Stand Out
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy this week for a page review of a middle-grade novel to find out: How to highlight themes already in your manuscript to stand out in…
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94. Narrative Techniques for Showing and Telling with Abigail Raeke
Send us Fan Mail Tune in this week to learn with book coach Abigail Raeke about the difference between scene and summary and how to use each narrative…
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93. [Show, don't Tell Page Review] Middle Grade Magical Realism
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Author Stacy Burch as they discuss how to moderate pacing with the inner thoughts, and the importance of establishing a clear…
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92. Kiss and Tell: Writing Romance with Michelle Hazen
Send us Fan Mail If you're a romance writer looking to spice up your sex scenes, or just looking for concrete ways to up the intimacy in whatever genre you…
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91. Nurturing Heart-Centered Stories with Dani Abernathy
Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation this week as Suzy and Dani Abernathy discuss how using a rooted approach and systems like the Enneagram can help you as…
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90. The Transformative Power of Romance
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Suzy welcomes Romance Author and Book Coach Emily Colin, and they dive into a conversation on how the Romance genre is both…
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89. Balancing Facts with Storytelling Through a Writer's Lens
Send us Fan Mail This week, Suzy chats with Fulbright Scholar and Author Gigi Berardi about her novel, Bianca's Cure, and how she came to write this…
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88. Audiobook Production (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of this series on audiobooks, Jenny Hoops of Snowdog Audio and Suzy dive into the nitty-gritty of audiobook production. Learn what…
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87. Audiobooks Demystified (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail If the idea of having an audiobook edition of your book is overwhelming, this two-part podcast episode series is for you! Suzy sits down with…
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86. 20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer
Send us Fan Mail Mentioned in the Episode: Show don’t tell Writing Podcast: Episode #61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1) Downloads: 20 Ways to Get…
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85. Bad Showing and Good Telling
Send us Fan Mail Is it ALWAYS more important to Show? When can you TELL? Join Suzy and her guest this week, book coach Julie Artz, for an energetic…
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84. Writing About Your Life As Fiction
Send us Fan Mail What if you wanted to write about your life, but you didn't want to tell all in a memoir? In this episode Suzy talks with Shivani Malik, PhD…
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83. Not Your Granny's Grammar with Patty McGee
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wondered when to use an Oxford comma (or what that even is!) this is the episode for you! Suzy chats with Patty McGee, one of…
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82. Newsletters for Writers with Tarzan Kay
Send us Fan Mail Self-promotion and marketing are likely scary words for newer writers. This week, Email Marketing Expert, Tarzan Kay, breaks down how simple…
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81. Writing, Neuroscience, and How it Affects your Readers
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sean Pauzauskie joins Suzy this week for a fascinating discussion of brain science, and the many ways it relates to readers and writing…
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80. Applying Fiction Skills to Writing Non Fiction with Dr. Laura
Send us Fan Mail Suzy chats with the multi-talented Dr. Laura about writing fiction, non-fiction, and her new book I Wish I'd Quit Sooner. Dr. Laura Hambley…
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79. Best Writing Advice of 2025
Send us Fan Mail Episodes featuring this week's advice givers: Episode #33 Interview with Monica Cox: Revision and Mindset Episode #34 Story Grid with Editor…
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78. 2025 Writing Recap with Suzy Vadori
Send us Fan Mail What a year it has been! Join Suzy as she recaps what she has been doing all year as an author, editor, and book coach. Download my most…
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77. Where Research Meets Memoir, an Interview with Treena Orchard
Send us Fan Mail Treena and Suzy chat about how to pivot from researching a topic to writing a memoir. The differences between academic and creative writing…
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76. Behind the Scenes: Show, don't Tell in The Downloaded and The Downloaded 2
Send us Fan Mail Join Suzy and Robert for the second half of their conversation where they talk about Show, don't Tell, the unique opportunities of audiobooks…
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75. Behind the Scenes: Structure Decisions for The Downloaded and The Downloaded 2 (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail This week, in part 1 of a two-part episode, Suzy sits down with prolific and award-winning Canadian author Robert J. Sawyer. They discuss the…
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74. Mindfulness and Writing with April Dávila
Send us Fan Mail This week, Suzy chats with an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach, April Dávila. She is the author of two books, her fiction…
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73. Writing Personal Memoir with Kathaleen Sorensen
Send us Fan Mail Suzy chats with Memoirist Kathaleen Sorensen (who is also her Aunt) about the life and legacy of her son, Thomas. Kathaleen wrote the book…
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72. Co-Writing a Nonfiction Business Book
Send us Fan Mail This week we dive into an exciting conversation with two experts in their field. When Clark and Sonya decided to write a nonfiction business…
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71. Writing with Dyslexia, an Interview with Author Mitzi Ocasio
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Author and fellow Podcast Host, Mitzi of Mitzi's Let's Think About It to talk about her journey to…
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70. Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer
Send us Fan Mail Suzy is back this week for part two of her interview with prolific author, Simon Rose. This week they chat about how to sustain a career in…
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69. Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA with Simon Rose
Send us Fan Mail Suzy chats this week with prolific author Simon Rose in the first of two episodes about writing time travel books for young audiences. They…
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68. Fantasy with Richie Billing
Send us Fan Mail Mentioned in this Episode: The Fantasy Writer's Toolshed Podcast https://richiebilling.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at…