I Make Words (And So Can You!)

I make words (and so can you!) is a podcast hosted by one traditionally published author and one indie published author making their way in the book world.  Hosted by Marni Bates (marnibates.com) and Diana Rosengard (dianarosengard.com), this podcast is two best friends and authors talking about the art and business of making words.

308/309: The Lost & The Last Episodes of Season 3 - Moving On to 2021!

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss what happened to episode 308, now forever known as the ‘lost episode,’ and finish up season 3 as they reflect on 2020 (aka the year of NO WORDS) and look forward to a fresh start in 2021.. . . . This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

02-17
29:21

307: On how to plot a story

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss the varying ways a find a plot for your novel ideas!. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-29
01:07:16

306: On the birth and death of ideas and when to let them go

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss where they find ideas for new projects and when to let an idea go.. . . . .. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-23
47:39

305: SKUNKMAGEDDON!

In this episode, Marni and Diana talk about their delay in updating the podcast and the circumstances of Diana being forced out of her house temporarily.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-21
24:55

304: On Goals, Plans, and Writing 50,000 Words in One Month

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss their plans for participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) as well as reminisce about their participation together in years past.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-12
27:07

303: On Making Time For What Refills Your Cup

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss the pressure to always be productive and the need to make time for the things that make you feel inspired and happy, even when those things are not necessarily increasing your word count.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

09-16
41:14

Episode 302: On When to Keep Working and When to Leave a Book Behind

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss when you should power through a difficult time working on a book and when to leave a book behind.-------This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited by Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

09-10
35:26

301: On writing during a pandemic

Diana and Marni discuss the difficulty of being creative in the face of 2020 and all it's hot mess glory.-------This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited by Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

08-30
35:13

Episode 209: On Promotion and Your Book Title

<p>In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss considerations around choosing your book title and series name. They also delve into how best to handle potential collisions in the book world’s namespace. WARNING: This episode includes some explicit content that may not be suitable for all ages.</p><p>This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC. </p>

01-31
34:39

Episode 209: On Promotion and Your Book Title

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss considerations around choosing your book title and series name. They also delve into how best to handle potential collisions in the book world’s namespace. WARNING: This episode includes some explicit content that may not be suitable for all ages.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

01-30
34:39

Episode 208: On Promotion and Your Loved Ones

In this episode, despite various interruptions by what seems like the entire animal kingdom, Marni and Diana discuss dealing with your family and friends while trying promote your book and ways to helpful and support of your fellow writer friends.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

01-23
23:09

Episode 208: On Promotion and Your Loved Ones

<p>In this episode, despite various interruptions by what seems like the entire animal kingdom, Marni and Diana discuss dealing with your family and friends while trying promote your book and ways to helpful and support of your fellow writer friends.</p><p>This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC. </p>

01-23
23:09

Episode 207: New Year, New Us

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss their inability to deliver on this podcast, and their other writing-related goals, at the end of the year, as well as their word-making resolutions.. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

01-16
38:33

Episode 207: New Year, New Us

<p>In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss their inability to deliver on this podcast, and their other writing-related goals, at the end of the year, as well as their word-making resolutions.</p><p>This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC. </p>

01-16
38:33

Episode 206: On Promotion and SWAG

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss various kind of promotional swag available to you as an author to promote yourself and your books and how to get it.. . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-17
25:57

Ep. 206: On Promotion and SWAG

<p>In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss various kind of promotional swag available to you as an author to promote yourself and your books and how to get it. Learn more at www.imakewords.com</p><p>This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC. </p>

10-17
25:57

Episode 205: On Taking Care of Yourself and Your Work in a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss how to deal with being a writer and creator at a time when events entirely beyond your control begin to take their toll on you.. . . . . . This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-10
29:27

Ep. 205: On Taking Care Of Yourself and Your Work

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss how to deal with being a writer and creator at a time when events entirely beyond your control begin to take their toll on you. Learn more at www.imakewords.com.This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-10
29:27

Episode 204: On Promotion and Author Appearances

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss public appearances as an author and how it relates to the promotion of your book. . . . . .This episode written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard. This episode edited Diana Rosengard.Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com."I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-03
35:02

Ep. 204: On Promotion and Author Appearances

In this episode, Marni and Diana discuss public appearances as an author and how it relates to the promotion of your book. Learn more at www.imakewords.com This episode was written and recorded by Marni Bates and Diana Rosengard.  This episode edited by Diana Rosengard. Our theme song is "Jazz Cafe" by Jam Morgan, used under Creative Commons license, from www.taketones.com. "I Make Words (And So Can You!)" is a Snoozletime Media production, a division of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Publishing, LLC.

10-03
35:02

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