HeyJaredWords Are Hard
Words are hard. We’re here to help.Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as they dive into writing and editing techniques. New episode weekly.
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62. Pen Names (opens the original)
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What's a pen name? Why do writers use them? When is the right time to eat soup? Find out in today's episode! Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.
61. 4 Month Novel (opens the original)
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In October 2025, I started an experiment: write and publish 3 books in a year. I just published my second, and I'm sharing what I've learned about the process in today's episode. For more resources on writing quickly, check out Dean Wesley Smith's website and Kristine Katherine Rusch's website. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Tr
60. Character Agency (opens the original)
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Character agency. It's the perfect excuse to make your characters suffer... I mean grow! Hear all about it in today's episode. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.
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