Podcasts for writers

by Scott Bird | November 6, 2006
Filed in Favourites , Writing

There are a few podcasts which deserve a listen by anyone with a literary bent. The following are just a few of those that sit proudly on my own audio shelf : Podictionary This is a daily exploration of the etymology of a given word. The words covered are bounded only by one thing - they're interesting. Hosted by Charles Hodgson, Podictionary is a great way to spend a view minutes each day. Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing This is a great one, offering regular advice on ways to improve simple things in your writing. These range from matters of style (such as the preferred techniques for writing book titles, or whether to capitalise all words in an article heading) to ones of grammar (who vs whom, addictive vs addicting). Definitely one to add. The Secrets This podcast is the audio companion to Michael A. Stackpole's newsletter of the same name, and the current '21 days to a novel' series will give you a good idea of just what this podcast is about. In it you'll find tips including such things as inspiration, character development and length & editing - all superb and necessary information for the budding writer. There are many, many other podcasts on writing and wordplay. You may wish to check out a few of these :

• The Writing Show
  Author and researcher Paula Berinstein hosts a weekly podcast looking at various aspects of the writing world ranging from inspiration to publishing and marketing.
• The Kissy Bits
  A podcast about romance writing.
• Behind the Black Mask
  Interviews with Mystery and Crime writers.
• Scottish Writers' Podcast
  Author readings of new works from Dumfries and Galloway.
• Mom writers talk radio
  Discussion with various authors (who also happen to be mothers).

Load up your favourite mp3 player, sit back and enjoy.

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• 100 funniest words
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