The Writing Apothecary Podcast
A podcast about tips, tricks and hacks on all things writing with your host Mandi Kontos - a writer, writing mindset coach and self published author. Each month we tackle a different topic to do with writing and follow it up with a chat with a guest who will put things into perspective and finish off the topic. The Writing Apothecary is the podcast to help you understand the different layers of a novel, one topic at a time.
Episodes
65 episodes
Editing: Copy, Line and Proof Reading Edits
Welcome back, today we're diving into copy, line and proof reading edits. These are the backbone of the story to ensure that it is as polished as you can get it and happen both in tandum and separate with a manuscript. These are pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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15:27
The Writing Process With E.P Bali
Today's writing process is one of my favourite's with E.P. Bali. I met her at Supanova and we bonded of BDB and fantasy. This was such a great chat, what do you think of it? Have you read her books? What did you think of them?About E....
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:04:00
Editing: Developmental Edits
Welcome to the next episode of editing. We're looking at Developmental edits. In this episode we cover what exactly is developments edits and what they entail.We are covering what an editor will be looking for and they are:
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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15:30
The Writing Process with Allison A Andrews
Today's episode of The Writing Process is with a kick arse romance author who has overcome so much. Chatting with Allison A. Andrews was a hoot and it was so fun to be the first podcast she ever did. Since this podcast she has come out with a s...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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42:42
Welcome to Editing
Whew we are jumping back into our normal program but this may be one of the last topics we tackle together - because we're about to change it up in here. I'm hoping that this will be able to help me figure out how to get what i need out. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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12:31
The Writing Process with Elisse Hay
Today's Writing Process episode with fantasy author Elisse Hay. This chat was so much fun and listening to Elisse's writing process and how she tackles her stories is so much fun - as someone who is neurodivergent it was fun to get a sneak peak...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:17
The Writing Process with Abigail Mader
Today's Writing Process episode is with Fantasy author Abbigal Madder aka Abbie as I know her. I did this interview long before I really knew Abbie and she is such a hoot to be around and chat to. Through all of these podcast I ask ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:00
The Writing Process with KJ Burrage
Today's Writing Process episode is with Fantasy author KJ Burrage and this was the second time we had to record it because my computer lost the original audio, but it was just as fun the second time around. Through all of these podc...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:26
The Writing Process with JA Jude
Today's Writing Process episode is with paranormal author JA Jude who is not only a fabulous author but also a talented artist. She draws all of her own art and does her covers, which is absolutely stunning!Through all of these podcast I...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:18
The Writing Process with Mazrine L Amaris
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast and back to our writing process section of the show. Today we have the amazing Mazrine L Amaris, who I adore, this episode was recorded a good year or so ago and we are now amazing friends. She is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:41
The Writing Process with ML Jewell
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast and another Writing Process Podcast. Today we have the lovely ML Jewell, I met Mel at Supanova in 2023 and she has become a permanent fixture in my life since. This was so insightful and exciting t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:53
The Writing Process with Peta Hawker
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and to another return guest and my bestie Peta Hawker, she was one of the first guests on the podcast and I love any chance I get to chat to her. Her process has changed dramatically from when we f...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:15
Brisnova Author Wrap up
Come inside the curtain of Supanova Brisbane - most lovingly knowns as Brisnova - and chat to the plethora of indie authors and a few traditonally published authors there. This was recorded in November 2024. My second supanova and honestly, pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:08
The Writing Process with Sarah L Richhelm
Welcome to Writing Apothecary and the next interview as we chat about the writing process.Today's chat is with a return guest, Sarah L Richhelm, who appeared on our Plot interview. It was great to have her back and chat about her proces...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:25
The Writing Process with Monique Kostalec
Welcome to Writing Apothecary and the next interview as we chat about the writing process. Today's chat is with fellow creative entrepreneur Monique Kostelec. We chat about her process and how she loves almost every part of the process....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12:47
My Writing Process
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast - and a side quest if you must - about Writing Process and the way that every author does it differently. I can't wait for you to dig into this. The same bite sized episodic format is back.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:02
Fight Scenes: Interview with Fantasy Author Caroline Logan
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and to our interview for the topic. Caroline and I dive deep into the all things fight scenes and how to better your writing of them. In today's chat here are some of the things we covered:
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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46:07
Fight Scenes: The Battlefield
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and our next lesson on Fight scenes. We're looking at the emotional battlefield and how it can affect your character. We're covering:Depths of Fighting ScenesWhat is neede...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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19:31
Fight Scenes: Emotional Battles
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and our next lesson on Fight scenes. We're looking at the emotional battlefield and how it can affect your character. We're covering:Character motivesGoing back to basics<...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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19:10
Welcome to Fight Scenes
Welcome back to a episode and a new topic. The next two months we're exploring Fight Scenes and we have a great guest to top it all off. Fight scenes have always been a challenge for a lot of people, myself included, and we're goin...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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14:24
Creativity and The Muse: Interview with Creativity Mentor Viv Kruckow
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and to our interview for the topic. Viv and I dive deep into creativity with an amazing chat to get you into the mood to sit your arse down and create. In today's chat here are some of the thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:00:09
Creativity and The Muse: Creativity
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and our last lesson before our amazing chat with our great guest. I’m so excited to talk about Creativity and I’m going to preface this by saying that the best information that you can find is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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24:27
Creativity and the Muse: The History of the Muse
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and to a new lesson. Today we're looking at the history of the muse. And it was so much fun to go through and find what information I could about them. The Muses are inspirational goddess of l...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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11:48
Welcome to Creativity and The Muse
Welcome to a new topic! We're going to look at Creativity and the Muse. I make some pretty big statements too, but before that let's take a peek into what will come. It's also the first episode back after the huge year that was! I cover it in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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13:10
Writer's Block: Interview with Creativity Coach Amie Mcnee
Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary podcast and to our interview with the most divine human ever. I got to interview Amie Mcnee who is the perfect most perfect guest for Writer's Block. It's been a challenge to get here! This episode is so d...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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45:18