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Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

Suzy Vadori
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
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  • Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

    84. Writing About Your Life As Fiction

    03/2/2026 | 32 mins.
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    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, about the process of writing her novel The Sky is Different Here. How she turned journal entries into a story with a compelling theme, tight pacing, and characters to remember. 
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    Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight
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    83. Not Your Granny's Grammar with Patty McGee

    27/1/2026 | 47 mins.
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    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 the co-authors of the amazing grammar guide "Not Your Granny's Grammar" to demystify grammar for writers. 
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    Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight
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    82. Newsletters for Writers with Tarzan Kay

    20/1/2026 | 54 mins.
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    Self-promotion and marketing are likely scary words for newer writers. This week, Email Marketing Expert, Tarzan Kay, breaks down how simple it is to start an email newsletter, and why it is the most valuable thing you can do for your future writing life. 
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    Tarzan Kay specializes in writing emails that are fun to read and more addictive than whatever you just marathon-watched on Hulu. Her programs and DIY courses teach business owners how to write highly-addictive, story-driven emails that sell without using coercive sales tactics. She spent the last three years quietly dismantling her 7-figure boss-babe empire and building a more inclusive online business that prioritizes people over profits. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her two children and one canoe.

    🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle

    ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now!

    🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email List, and get a short reminder any time a new episode is published. 💜🎧
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    Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight
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    81. Writing, Neuroscience, and How it Affects your Readers

    13/1/2026 | 48 mins.
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    Dr. Sean Pauzauskie joins Suzy this week for a fascinating discussion of brain science, and the many ways it relates to readers and writing. They discuss his debut novel, Stage of Fools, and the journey it took to get to publication. You won't want to miss this exploration of the nature and possibilities of our wonderful brains!
    🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle

    ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now!

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    Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE

    Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes

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    Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight
  • Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

    80. Applying Fiction Skills to Writing Non Fiction with Dr. Laura

    06/1/2026 | 42 mins.
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    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 Lovett is an award-winning organizational psychologist,
    keynote speaker, author, and podcast host with more than 25 years of
    experience helping people and organizations thrive. As the host of the
    acclaimed podcast Where Work Meets Life™, she explores the human side of
    the workplace with warmth, depth, and insight.
    Her upcoming book, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss, launches in January 2026. Blending research, real stories, and actionable strategies, the book offers guidance and validation for those facing toxic leadership.
    🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle

    ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now!

    🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email List, and get a short reminder any time a new episode is published. 💜🎧
    Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE

    Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes

    Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)

    Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight

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About 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 nonfiction books, sharing step-by-step actions each week you can take immediately to get closer each week to your wildest writing dreams, whether you’re writing your first book, or your tenth, all while making the process inspiring and fun. If you want your book to get published, read, loved, and shared with readers all over the world, I’ll address the questions that are sooo hard to find answers for. Is your writing good enough to be published in today’s market? What are the unwritten rules that can make agents, publishers, and readers give your book 5-star reviews? Do you have what it takes to make it as a writer? Hint: You definitely do, but nobody is born knowing how to write a terrific book, so join us to give yourself an advantage over all the other books out there by adding to your writing skills, and getting the straight goods on the industry. In this weekly show, I’ll bring you writing techniques, best practices, motivation, inspirational stories from real live authors out there making it in the world, and actionable advice that can help you turn that book you’re writing into the bestseller you know deep down that it can be. I’ll even share the tangible, step-by-step writing advice that I used to escape her daily grind of being a corporate executive to make a living doing all things writing, and living my best creative life. I’ll be interviewing top writing experts and authors who give you the straight goods on what it takes to make it as a writer. Knowing these writing truths has given me the opportunity to work with thousands of writers over the past decade who have seen their writing dreams come true, and doors open for them that they hadn’t even thought of when they started their journey.If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels on your book’s draft and get serious about making your writing the best it can be, don't miss an episode – subscribe or follow today, and visit my website at www.suzyvadori.com for more writing resources and updates.
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