Beste Writing Help Podcasts (2024)

This episode shares the understandings needed in order to get the most out of the two upcoming series: Strategies for Writing and All About Conferring There are a variety of common struggles for our writers and I hope to help you by sharing specific strategies for each of them in the upcoming podcast series. Conferring is a topic I have not yet tho…

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Don't forget to connect to your reader 15:50

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In today's episode I want to talk to you about your reader and the bridge you're trying to build to them.Von John Adamus

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What kind of backstory are you writing? 12:30

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In today's episode I want to talk to you about the backstory you're using.Von John Adamus

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What kind of outline are you using? 10:55

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your outline. Which kind are you using? Did you know about the other kind?Von John Adamus

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Your character operates with logic 10:38

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how your character is doing whatever they're doing.Von John Adamus

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Some options for the symphony of your opening 11:54

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In today's episode, I want to give you a few more options for opening your narrative that aren't dialogue.Von John Adamus

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Are you really sure about opening your work with dialogue? 8:58

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In today's episode I want to talk to you about that opening line your character says at the start of your story. Are you sure you want to do that?Von John Adamus

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Episode 81 Four Tips for Finding Explicit Writing Lessons 23:14

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You've gotten to know your students as writers, and you've chosen goals for your class. Now what? It's time to find strategies for writing that your writers can use to meet their goals! In this episode, Melissa shares four techniques for finding and choosing teaching points. Leveraging Your Own Writing Experience Mining Mentor Texts Thinking Outsid…

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I still don't want you worrying about pacing. 17:15

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In today's episode, I have more things to say about pacing. Stop worrying about it.Von John Adamus

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What you need to know about tension and release 15:28

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In today's episode, I want talk to you about how to manipulate tension and do something with it, no matter what you're writing.Von John Adamus

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The return of the Writers Chat 10-17 1:25:56

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The Writers Chat emerges from its long slumber to be your spot to get answers to all your creating, writing, editing, and publishing questions. In this chat, I talk about the value of art, why NCIS Origins doesn't work, why flashbacks can be boring, and how much procrastinating is "just right"Von John Adamus

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You should put some good out into the world. 11:10

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the power your words have.Von John Adamus

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No, I don't want you to worry about pacing. 13:59

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your pacing and why it may not be the issue you're swearing that it is.Von John Adamus

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Episode 80 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Part 2 21:49

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Part 2 with Dana Teague is here! Dana's energy is contagious, and she shares so many ideas for supporting your student writers. Listen in to hear: Why you don't need to be a perfect writer to teach your writers Ways to get to know your writers Free Writing Assessment Helping writers use AI effectively I hope you enjoy the episode! About Melissa: Me…

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Big and little character goals 12:54

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the goals your character may have.Von John Adamus

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When was the last time you celebrated a win? 10:41

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about celebrating victories. If you've had any wins, they count.Von John Adamus

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Installing and uninstalling software in your head 10:52

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about what you've got in your head.Von John Adamus

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Episode 79 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Pt 1 31:43

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I know this episode (and its sequel) will have you nodding your head in agreement again and again! Ms. Dana Teaque is an experienced and passionate educator who will make you feel seen and inspire you to do what is best for your students. Listen in to hear: Dana's educational journey Writing strategies for diverse learners Fostering student growth …

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What you believe 15:30

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In today's episode, let's talk about belief.Von John Adamus

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The danger of 77.63 17:41

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about seventy-seven dollars and sixty-three cents.Von John Adamus

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How to build an action scene 21:48

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how you're writing action beats.Von John Adamus

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How to build better dialogue and tension 16:30

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In today's episode, let's talk about talking.Von John Adamus

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Episode 78 But What if They Write it Wrong? 10:05

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You may not have had said this out loud, but I know it has been in the back of your mind. It is there each time you make a decision to: -provide a structure graphic organizer for planning Or -have students "check in" before moving ahead in the work In this episode, I encourage teachers to consider the purpose of their fear and provide less structur…

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The switch you have to flip in your head 9:44

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the difference between thinking you're writing to make them happy and your writing making you happy.Von John Adamus

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To do lists, Costco, and your writing 11:36

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about getting things done and what Costco can teach us about how to do things.Von John Adamus

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Talking about haves and have nots (sort of) 23:15

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about some have and have nots that maybe come up in your creative process.Von John Adamus

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Please do not watch the new Matlock 26:41

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In today's episode, I would like to save you a whole hour of your life and tell you why you should avoid the new version of Matlock.Von John Adamus

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Episode 77 Let Your Students be the Prompts 28:32

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Writing Prompts- they can be cute but looks can be deceiving! Yes, they have their place and may be a needed activity for our elementary and middle school students in order to prepare for testing or other situations, BUT They should not be the only writing students are doing on a daily basis! In this episode, I explain the limitations of prompts, s…

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Warcraft and Writing, part 2 12:59

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In today's episode, I keep talking about the worst warlock in an MMO and how it parallels your writing journeyVon John Adamus

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Warcraft and Writing, part 1 16:09

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the parallels between my not-so-great MMO playing and you working towards your publishing goals.Von John Adamus

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Answering "Where do I start?" part 3 17:23

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In today's episode, I conclude the three-part answer to "Where do I start?"Von John Adamus

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BONUS!! What are people looking for in your first pages? 32:15

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In this BONUS episode, I want to talk to you about what you need to do in your first few pages, no matter what you're writing.Von John Adamus

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Answering "where do I start" part 2 15:33

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In today's episode, I continue to answer the question "Where do I start?"Von John Adamus

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Answering "Where do I start", part 1 14:56

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In today's episode, I answer the question "Where do I start?" which a lot of writers ask me and I feel like I don't answer clearly enough. Until now.Von John Adamus

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Episode 76 4 Easy to Implement Techniques for Writing Across the Curriculum 18:49

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I have had many questions recently regarding content area writing instruction. Although writing across the curriculum is not a new term in education, most content area teachers still have little training in how to incorporate effective writing practice and instruction into their subject area. This episode shared 4 techniques to not only help get mo…

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Are you "professional" ? 11:04

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In today's episode I want to talk to you about how loaded and vague the word "professional is and how you need to kick it out of your thinking as a writer.Von John Adamus

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The help goes where the help needs to go 9:20

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In today's episode I want to talk to you about what exactly the help you ask for from an editor looks like and how it works.Von John Adamus

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Asking for help makes a difference 10:17

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about asking for help with your work.Von John Adamus

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Why you don't need Nano part 2 10:30

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In today's episode, I continue to point out reasons why you need to yeet NaNo to the curb.Von John Adamus

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Why you don't need NaNoWriMo, part 1 9:22

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In today's episode, I want to talk to you about ditching NaNo for good.Von John Adamus

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Episode 75 Volume Volume Volume! Let them Keep Writing! 14:44

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We all know practice is necessary for all of us to grow in any capacity. Whether you are a writer, athlete, construction worker or musician, the more you practice your skills the more skilled you become at your craft. I often find that in the classroom, this practice is limited for students as writers. This may be due to teachers' lack of time, or …

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Please put your ego down a little. It's getting in the way. 8:40

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In today's episode I want to remind you that you need to be open to all kinds of feedback - even the stuff that says you're maybe not as good as you think you are.Von John Adamus

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WORKSHOP AUDIO - What you need to know about Publishing 1:19:39

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This past weekend I spoke at the virtual Story Valley Writing Conference. Here's the audio from the Sunday workshop and Q&A all about publishing.Von John Adamus

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WORKSHOP AUDIO! How to Build Characters 1:05:34

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This past weekend I was fortunate enough to speak at the Story Valley virtual Writing Conference. Here is the audio from Saturday's panel on building characters.Von John Adamus

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Episode 74 Let's Energize Writing with Cassandra Williams 22:10

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If you are looking for inspiration for teaching writing, this is the episode for you! My guest, Cassandra Williams, owner of Educational Innovation 360 brings her energy and passion for literacy and supporting teachers. Listen in to hear us discuss: -Cassandra's observations of writing programs in various districts -Bringing real-world writing into…

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Who's a good writer? 6:28

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In today's episode, I want to ask you to look at your definition of "good" when you talk about someone being a "good writer."Von John Adamus

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A challenge for those of you about to publish traditionally 8:49

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In today's episode, I'm issuing a challenge to any author about to publish their work traditionally and go out on submission.Von John Adamus

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Episode 73 Beginning of Year Writing: Setting the Stage 15:22

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In this episode, I invite you to consider how you are setting the stage for writing in your elementary or middle school classroom in the first few days of school. Do you want your writers to be excited, confident and ready to engage in writing? How you begin writing time-the words you say and the activities you ask your students to do-needs to supp…

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What to do when your expectations aren't met 7:30

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In today's episode, I want to tell you about the road construction that isn't happening and how that can mean something to your writing.Von John Adamus

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