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The Soul and Science of Great Writing with Mara Eller
What makes writing great? Is it the spark of inspiration, unique voice, and intangible soul that breathes life into the words? Or is it the careful structure, repeatable strategies, and attention to detail that shape an idea into something readers can’t put down?
In truth, it’s both. The Soul and Science of Great Writing brings creativity and craft together, both dissecting and reveling in the power of language.
Hosted by Mara Eller, a professional editor, book coach, and writing teacher with over 16 years of experience, this podcast explores the qualities that set great writing apart, the challenges every writer faces, and the habits, strategies, and mindsets that help writers grow their creative craft.
With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with authors, editors, and publishing professionals, each episode offers both inspiration and practical tools to support your writing life—plus the occasional dip into literary and pop culture analysis to spark fresh insight.
Whether you’re a writer honing your craft or a language lover seeking inspiration, you’re in the right place!
The Soul and Science of Great Writing with Mara Eller
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What makes writing great? Is it the spark of inspiration, unique voice, and intangible soul that breathes life into the words? Or is it the careful structure, repeatable strategies, and attention to detail that shape an idea into something readers can’t put down?
In truth, it’s both. The Soul and Science of Great Writing brings creativity and craft together, both dissecting and reveling in the power of language.
We'll explore the qualities that set great writing apart, the challenges every writer faces, and the habits, strategies, and mindsets that help writers grow their creative craft.
With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with authors, editors, and publishing professionals, each episode will offer both inspiration and practical tools to support your writing life—plus the occasional dip into literary and pop culture analysis to spark fresh inspiration.
Weekly episodes will begin dropping in January 2026!
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Welcome to the Soul and Science of Great Writing. I'm your host, Mara Eller, freelance editor, book coach, and writing teacher. With over 16 years of experience, I'm obsessed with the transformative power of words and with understanding what makes writing truly exceptional, not just to help my clients, but to grow my own craft too. So what makes writing truly great? Is it the spark of inspiration, the unique voice the intangible soul that breathes life into words? Or is it the careful structure, repeatable strategies, and attention to detail that turn an idea into something readers can't put down. In truth, it's both. The soul and science of great writing brings creativity and craft together, both dissecting and reveling in the power of language. Because great writing isn't just about technique. It's also about that human spark that can't be taught only nurtured. On this podcast, we explore the soul and the science with equal parts, awe and analysis. You'll hear solo deep dives, conversations with authors, editors and publishing professionals, and the occasional dip into literary and pop culture analysis to spark fresh insight. We'll talk about the habits, strategies, and mindsets that help writers grow their creative craft and the challenges every writer faces along the way, whether you're a writer honing your craft, or a language lover looking for fun and inspiration. You're in the right place. Full episodes launch early next year, but you can follow the show now so you don't miss a thing. Remember, words are more than ink on a page. They're a path to wholeness. I can't wait to dive in with you.