The Writer's Nook Podcast
The Writer's Nook Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast for creative writers hosted by editor Hannah Bauman and author Leah Davis. They share their best tips, tricks, and insights for taking your initial story idea to a completed draft. Find them on social media @writersnookpod or email them at podcast@btleditorial.com
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Episode 4: Mental Health in Fiction
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Author and therapist Samantha Heuwagen joins Hannah and Leah to discuss portrayals of mental health in fiction and her upcoming science-fiction book, Fading Starlight. Topics of discussion include the use of warnings/ratings in fiction, how to show mental illness and emotional health in fiction, and how to be inclusive in your story. You can find more about Samantha on her website, www.samanthaheuwagen.com, or on social media. Twitter: sheuwagen | Instagram: samantha_heuwagen.