You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast
Podcast Description
A podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health, providing insights, tips, tools, and support surrounding well-being in the writing journey and pub world. Supporting writers, illustrators, and creators through conversations meant to support you right where you are in your journey.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the intersection of literary pursuits and mental health, addressing themes such as the challenges of self-promotion, strategies for maintaining mental well-being during the querying process, and pursuing personal dreams in writing. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as finding joy in self-promotion and mental health care during the decade-long querying journey.
A podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health, providing insights, tips, tools, and support surrounding well-being in the writing journey and pub world. Supporting writers, creators, and publishing professionals through conversations created to support you right where you are in your journey.
In the publishing industry, it can be easy for creators and industry professionals alike to struggle with life balance. Instead of publishing being a part of our life, we can get pulled into it become our life. In this special pre-season episode, Ivan Taurisano (Macmillan – First Second Editor) and DanielleRender Turmaud (YMWJ Host) discuss ways to allow publishing to be a part of our life, instead of consuming it.
You, Me, and the Writing Journey
(X, Instagram, and BlueSky): @YMWJPodcast
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Ivan Taurisano (Macmillan- First Second Editor)
Ivan Taurisano is an Associate Editor at First Second Books, where he’s on the lookout for commercial, laugh-out-loud stories with quirky characters that make kids fall in love with reading. He holds an MA in Children’s Literature and an MFA in Writing for Children, and worked across every corner of children’s publishing—from board books and picture books to middle grade and graphic novels. Originally from Rome, Ivan moved to the United States to chase his dream of becoming achildren’s book editor. Along the way, he’s had the joy of collaborating with beloved brands and series, including How to Catch, Sesame Street, Disney, Marvel, tokidoki, and Pokémon. Ivan believes that a child whose life is changed by a book will grow up to be an adult who will change the world.
IG: @ivantaurisano
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-taurisano-61b5641a8/
MSWL: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ivan-taurisano/
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD (Host/Author/Therapist):
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD is an agented kidlitauthor, trauma therapist, experienced professor, internationalpresenter/speaker, Critique Coach with the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, co-host for several kidlit contests/events, and the host of You, Me, and the Writing Journey, Take Your Kid to Publishing Day kidlit event, and the #YouDeservepIt Pitch event.
X, BlueSky, and Instagram: @Drenderturmaud
Website: https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm
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