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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 nonf ...
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Send us a text In this episode of Show, don’t Tell Writing, Suzy offers live feedback on the opening page of Lisa Tisor’s fantasy novel. Lisa, a librarian and aspiring author from Eastern Oregon revisits a story she began as a short piece over 20 years ago. Suzy provides actionable advice on showing vs. telling, grounding the reader in the story’s …
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Send us a text In this Q&A episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy tackles timely questions about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the writing industry, how to start building an author platform, and how to know if your writing is ready for readers. Resources Shared This Episode: ProwritingAid …
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live coaching for Muhammad’s action-adventure story, The Well. Muhammad, a Nigerian writer, shares his vision for crafting a story that reflects African culture and folklore with a larger-than-life protagonist. Suzy offers actionable advice on enhancing worldbuilding, developi…
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy walks listeners through the process of self-editing, offering practical strategies for writers to refine their manuscripts before seeking professional help. Suzy emphasizes the importance of editing as a way to ensure that the story you envision reaches your readers as clearly as possi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy goes beyond the basics to discover how to get your query letter noticed. Topics include, the competitive nature of querying, statistics on the number of queries agents receive, and the small percentage that result in representation. She highlights the importance of grabbing an agent's attention quickly. Suzy emp…
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy answers questions from participants at the two-day writing retreat held at the end of September. She provides valuable insights on various writing topics including, dealing with stalled projects, incorporating backstory, introducing a large cast of characters, and keeping multiple proj…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy provides live feedback on a page from Susan McKelvey’s memoir. Susan shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her husband and grappling with her new role as the matriarch of her family while coping with hereditary disease in her children and grandchildren. Suzy helps Susan r…
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Send us a text "And so the biggest thing that an agent is going to be looking for, or a reader, anybody, to catch them, to hook them right on that first page, which is really important, is why should I care about your character and what is it that they want? If you can answer those things really fast and just incorporate the worldbuilding into it. …
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Send us a text "And so your opening page is really a contract with your reader, right? And so you want to give them a taste of what it is that they're going to read."- Suzy In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy Vadori provides live coaching and feedback on the opening page of Bobbi Jo Beaver’s women’s fiction novel. Bobbi Jo, a professio…
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy sits down with Tanasha Martin, a talented writer working on her first young adult fantasy novel. Tanasha shares her journey from writing poetry and short stories to embarking on a complex multi-POV fantasy series. She talks about overcoming challenges, staying disciplined, and how a st…
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Send us a text In this episode of Show Don’t Tell Writing, Suzy interviews Felicity George, author of the Gentlemen of London series. Felicity shares her journey from writing her first practice novel to landing a five-book deal with Hachette's Orion imprint. They discuss the intricacies of Regency Romance, the importance of genre expectations, and …
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Send us a text "Every story has already been written. It's just never been written by you. And the way that you do it is going to be different." - Suzy In this episode, originally recorded during the Day of Inspiration Summit in July, Suzy fields questions from writers at all stages of the writing process, giving insights based on her own publishin…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Show, don't Tell Writing, host Suzy Vadori sits down with author Sheri T. Joseph to delve into the intricacies of hybrid publishing. Sheri shares her unique journey in the publishing world, discussing why she chose a hybrid model for her books and how this decision has shaped her career as an author. Key Top…
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Send us a text "The skills are table stakes... but what differentiates a good book from a great book is that something of you comes out in that story." — Jennie Nash In this episode of Show Don't Tell Writing, recorded during the Day of Inspiration Writer's Summit, Suzy sits down with Jennie Nash, an accomplished author and founder of Author Accele…
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Send us a text “What I like to do with writers is when you've got like a ton of suggestions on a revision pass, just deal with them one at a time. That's all you can do” In this Q&A episode, Suzy dives into more writing questions from the Day of Inspiration Writing Summit, covering topics from revision strategies to understanding when and how to mo…
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Send us a text "If there's one thing I always want to share with writers, it's that all the work has to get done. No beta reader, editor, or publisher is going to do it for you. You've got to do it. This is your book." In this episode of Show, don't Tell Writing, Suzy dives into the challenges and techniques for writing your second book faster than…
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Send us a text In this engaging Q&A session, recorded live during the Day of Inspiration Summit, Suzy Vadori addresses a range of questions from aspiring writers. Suzy dives into the intricacies of writing backstory, the benefits of coaching at different stages of your manuscript, and how to effectively build a platform as a nonfiction writer. This…
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Send us a text Episode 5: Practical tips to tackle a book/manuscript that’s too long without cutting the scenes you love In this episode, Suzy discusses the importance of adhering to word count norms in publishing. She offers practical tips for reducing word count without compromising the quality or content of your manuscript. Whether you're writin…
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Send us a text Episode 4: Interview with Author Jessica Bull: Traditionally Publishing a Mystery Novel "Writing in the tradition of Austen Fiction is inviting people to compare your writing to the greatest novelist who ever lived." - Jessica Bull In this episode, Suzy Vadori sits down with Jessica Bull, the author of the Jane Austen-inspired myster…
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Send us a text Episode 3: Show, don’t Tell Page Submission: Historical Fiction with Wayne Welcome to another episode of Show Don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori! In this episode, Suzy offers a live coaching session, diving deep into a listener's submission from their novel. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help yo…
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Send us a text Episode 2: Four Must-Haves at the Top of Every Scene in Your Book In this episode of "Show Don't Tell Writing," Suzy Vadori delves into the critical elements that need to be at the top of every scene to keep your readers hooked. Learn why some books fail to engage and discover the simple checklist that ensures your scenes are compell…
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Send us a text Episode 1: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer? Welcome to the very first episode of "Show Don't Tell Writing" with your host, Suzy Vadori! In this episode, Suzy dives into the one key quality that guarantees a writer's success—and it's not talent. Debunking Hollywood myths about overnight successes, she emphasizes the importanc…
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Send us a text 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 Sh…
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