If you’re having trouble getting back on track—or just want to accelerate your current practice—then this episode is for you. Panio sits down with Jill Dearman, writing coach, editor, and author of Bang the Keys: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writin

Blurbs: Why Do They Exist?

Aug 13th, 2019 33m 38s

In this episode of Writerly, Danielle and Panio discuss their feelings about blurbing. What are blurbs and why to writers need them?

Fan Fiction: Why Write It?

Aug 7th, 2019 27m 29s

In this episode Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos talk about fan fiction, what it is, why it is so popular, and why writers might want to try writing it.

Writing Other People’s Characters with Ben Schott

Jul 15th, 2019 30m 19s

Bestselling author Ben Schott, (Schott’s Miscellany, Schott’s Almanac), takes a surprising creative turn with his new book, Jeeves and the King of Clubs, an authorized follow-up to P.G. Wodehouse’s classic Jeeves and Wooster comic novels. If yo

Beating Procrastination: Don't Put It Off

Jul 9th, 2019 23m 45s

In this episode of Writerly, Danielle and Panio discuss the various ways they fight against the urge to procrastinate when writing. Every writer develops his or her unique way of avoiding a blank page, but wouldn't it be nice to kill procrastin

Publishing Trends With Rachel Kahan

Jul 3rd, 2019 27m 19s

What are the hot trends in fiction? Which trends have cooled? Should writers even care about what’s popular? Panio sits down with Rachel Kahan, executive editor of bestsellers such as Hidden Figures and the Friday Night Knitting Club series, to

A Linguist Reveals the Weird, Wild, Witty World of Words

Jun 26th, 2019 31m 13s

Language lovers rejoice! Panio talks with Amanda Montell, feminist linguist and author of Wordslut, about the weird, wild, witty world of words (whew!). Find out why using “like” is a sign of social intelligence, how “vocal fry” can be an act o

What’d I Miss?

Jun 18th, 2019 28m 46s

Drama alert! Danielle’s title saga continues, Stephen King edits a problematic horror story collection, and Panio makes a bold announcement that he can’t take back (uh-oh!)

Where Poetry Can Take You: Matt Cilderman on the Value of Being a Writer

Jun 12th, 2019 34m 22s

Being a writer is valuable, even if you don’t end up publishing a thing. On this week’s episode of Writerly, Danielle Trussoni speaks with Matt Cilderman of Cilderman Solutions about his journey from poet to online marketing, and the real value

Readers Need to Find You! Online Marketing with Matt Cilderman

Jun 4th, 2019 35m 27s

There’s nothing more important for a writer than connecting with readers. Danielle speaks with Matt Cilderman, whose online marketing company Matt Cilderman is the author of “Blogging for Creative Entrepreneurs: A Guide to User Experience, Sear

Live from the Hudson Valley Writers Center

May 29th, 2019 40m 15s

Welcome to the WRITERLY podcast, a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the art and business of writing. In this episode, Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos read from new work at the Hudson Valley Writers Center in Sleepy Hollow N

Maybe You Suck at Writing (and Why That's OK)

May 21st, 2019 27m 56s

When was the last time you tried something new? Is perfectionism preventing you from following through in your creative pursuits? Panio has a hilariously candid talk with Karen Rinaldi, author of It’s Great to Suck at Something (and his first b

A Bestselling Crime Writer on What We Get Wrong About Genre

May 14th, 2019 35m 54s

Tod Goldberg, New York Times & international bestselling author of Gangsterland and Gangster Nation, joins Panio to discuss how to write a good psychopath, the morality of art, and why MFA programs need more genre writers.

5 Techniques for Creating an Unforgettable Title

May 7th, 2019 27m 26s

To Kill A Mockingbird, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Where the Wild Things Are... what do these classic titles have in common? Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos dive into the mysterious naming process and offer up 5 simple strategies

How to Revise Without Ruining Your Work (or Your Life)

Apr 30th, 2019 26m 17s

Cut! Tighten! Stitch! Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos investigate the occasionally brutal, yet oddly satisfying revision process. How do you lose all that hard-earned material without regretting it? Do editors even do anything these day

Should You Write Every Day?

Apr 23rd, 2019 21m 42s

In this episode of the Writerly podcast, Danielle and Panio discuss the merits of writing every day. Is it critical to success, or is there an argument to be made for taking it at your own pace?

Writing About Family Without Alienating Everyone You Love

Apr 16th, 2019 20m 48s

For authenticity and power, there’s nothing like a great family story… but how do you spill family secrets and still survive Thanksgiving? Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos wade into the messy art of writing about family.

Classy Horror

Apr 9th, 2019 15m 1s

Welcome to the WRITERLY podcast, a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the art and business of writing. In this episode, Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos discuss Danielle's love of 'classy' horror. They talk about Danielle's Ne

The Business of Writing with Jane Friedman

Apr 2nd, 2019 28m 7s

Danielle Trussoni interviews Jane Friedman, whose book The Business of Being A Writer is an essential guide to creating a sustainable career as a working writer.

7 Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Mar 26th, 2019 26m 27s

Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos share 7 strategies from famous authors to break out of a creative slump. Learn how Stephen King, Elizabeth Gilbert, Jack London, Neil Gaiman, Anne Lamott (and more!) reignite their imagination and product

Is Writer's Block Real?

Mar 19th, 2019 24m 56s

Welcome to the WRITERLY podcast, a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the art and business of writing. In this episode, Danielle Trussoni and Panio Gianopoulos investigate writer’s block. Where does this dreaded, creative slowdown co

Fearless Book Marketing with A.J. Jacobs

Mar 12th, 2019 25m 26s

A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author (Thanks a Thousand, The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically) and Esquire editor-at-large joins Panio Gianopoulos for a revealing take on what you REALLY need to do to get your book noticed.

NOW BE FUNNY: AJ JACOBS ON WRITING COMEDY

Mar 5th, 2019 28m 29s

Welcome to the WRITERLY podcast, a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the art and business of writing. This week, A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author (Thanks a Thousand, The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically) join

FICTION PODCASTING: INTERVIEW WITH JEFFREY CRANOR (part one)

Feb 19th, 2019 35m 24s

The WRITERLY podcast is a weekly discussion of all things pertaining to the art and business of writing. In this episode, Danielle Trussoni interviews Jeffrey Cranor, creator of the hit fiction podcast Welcome to Night Vale, about his creative