You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 34 Living Life, Not Just Living Publishing (Season 4 Early Release Episode)
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the publishing industry, it can be easy for creators and industry professionals alike to struggle with life balance. Instead of publishing being a ...
Ep. 33 Publishing is Hard for Publishers Too (Season 4 Early Release Episode)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The past few months in the publishing industry have been ROUGH. From imprint and publisher closures, to dozens of editors being let go, agents resigni...
Ep. 32 It's Time to Change the Language of "Rejection" to "Pass"--And Here's Why
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Rejection,” a word that often is heard/said throughout the writing community. But what if we changed the language of “rejection” to “pass”...
Ep. 31 The Benefits of Writing Community (More Than Just Networking)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear about the importance of the writing community—because of the powerful support it can be to us in our journey! In this episode, April B...
Ep. 30 Sharing Joy Through Writing, Even Amidst the Hard Times
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writing can be a powerful way to bring joy to ourselves and share joy with others, especially during the hard seasons of life. In this episode, Dr. Au...
Ep. 29 Separating the Self from Personal Stories (And Their Passes)
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Writing a book is such a personal experience, and we pour so much of ourselves, our pain, our experiences, and the way we see the world into tho...
Ep. 28 What Do Editors Worry About?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is no secret that creators and authors deal with many worries in the writing industry. But what about editors? In this episode, Danielle (YMWJ Host...
Ep. 27 Running Our Own Race
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s writing/publishing journey is different, and yet thecomparisons are real. In this episode, Alexandria Faulkenbury and Danielle talk about...
Ep. 26 On Querying: Letting Go of Perfection and Learning As We Go
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no perfection in the writing process, and thatincludes querying! In this episode, Danielle talks with Briana Caballero and A. B. Koga about h...
Ep. 25: The Many Reasons for Agent Passes (Beyond Writing Quality) and How to Cope with Them
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The querying journey is full of passes. They are the expected, the inevitable. In this insightful episode, Agent Heather Cashman helps us understand t...
Ep. 24: Finding a Silver Lining Amidst the Passes
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dara Henry (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host/Author) discuss finding a silver lining amidst the (many) passes we may face in...
Episode 23: The 5 P's of Living Life Fully as a Writer
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 is here!! And what a great way to launch the seasonby sharing this episode where Ryan Rae Harbuck discusses the 5 P’s of living life as a w...
Episode 22: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Publishing Industry, the Strengths and the Challenges
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the publication industry with neurodiversity is not void of challenges, but it also can involve superpowers. In this episode, Agent/Author ...
Episode 21: Healing from Trauma Through Writing
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writing is a powerful tool that helps us feel, process, be with, and transcend trauma. There is so much wisdom shared in this episode from Amanda Dodg...
Episode 20: The Writing Journey and Mental Health for Bilingual Immigrant Writers
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The passion, brilliance, and effort that bilingual immigrant writers and bilingual writers put into their craft and journey is inspiring. In this epis...
Episode 19: How to Find Hope and Balance in the Pursuit Towards Publication
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having hope and fighting for our dreams is such an importantpart of the writing/creating journey, and balance is something we all need and deserve too...
Episode 18: Not Letting the Approval of Others Dictate Our Writing Journey
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The writing and publication journey involves frequent input from others—editors, agents, critique partners, and readers. In this episode, Christina ...
Episode 17: The Well-Being Benefits of Giving Back as a Literary Citizen
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting others doesn't just bring benefit to others. Research talks about the many well-being benefits that come from supporting others. In thi...
CROSSOVER EPISODE: You May Contribute a Verse meets the YMWJ Podcast--Being Bravely Vulnerable)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special crossover episode, You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast host Danielle Render Turmaud speaks with Brenna Jeanneret and Josh Monken,...
Episode 16: Living In and Coping With the In-Between (The Period From Agent Offer to Decision)
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we are querying, we often think about what it will feel like to get an offer of representation and become agented. But what happens when we are i...
Episode 15: The Other Side of Publishing--Mental Health & Well-Being for Editors
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Editors are the face of publishing. But what does an editor’s job look like behind the scenes and how might it impact them? In this episode, Naomi K...
Episode 14: Advocating for Equity in the Publishing Landscape
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Advocating for equity in publishing is incredibly important for all of us. In this episode, Noelle Monét (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) ...
Episode 13: The Importance of & the Well-Being Benefits of Communication Between Authors/Agents
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! This season will include 10 episodes that will be released on Sunday mornings. In this episode, Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) an...
Episode 12 (BONUS): Being Your Best Advocate in the Writing Journey (Especially Querying)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bonus episode, Michelle Sanchez (Author) and Danielle Render Turmaud (Host) talk about the importance of being our best advocate in our writin...
Episode 11: Publishing (And Writing) With a Purpose
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores what it means to publish and write with a purpose. And a secret is revealed: just like writing, even publishing brings challenge...
Episode 10: Making Meaning and Creating Beauty from the Disappointments ... Even After a Debut Cancellation
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointments are frequent for writers who strive towards publication. But there is one disappointment that would strike fear in the heart of all wr...
Episode 9: It's Not A Myth--We Can Find Ways to Enjoy Querying and Being on Submission!
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something that is talked about often in the writing community is how challenging the path to publication can be. Yet, for many of us, publishing our s...
Episode 8: Coping with Anxiety, and Whatever Comes Tomorrow
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, a word that refers to “fear, worry, or dread.” Butnot just a word, an experience so many in the writing community relate to as they navig...
Episode 7 (BONUS!): Giving Critiques that Support the Story's Well-Being -- And the Author's
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A common experience that writers/creators face in the writing journey is … you guessed it, getting critiqued! Whether it's critiques from critiq...
Episode 6: Persevering Amidst the Waves
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The writing journey is full of many waves--waves of joy, waves of silence, waves of “no’s”, and so much more. In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host...
Episode 5: You Are Not Alone with Your Imposter Syndrome
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will be reminded that imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon in the writing community. You will hear a collection of vulnerable...
Episode 4: Finding Joy and Meaning in Self-Promotion
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One part of the writing journey that authors/creators often cringe at is marketing and self-promotion ... until now. In this episode, published and aw...
Episode 3: Mental Health During a Decade of Querying
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carey Blankenship-Kramer (Agent and Author) persevered through a decade of querying. In this episode, Carey shares her experiences of querying, what s...
Episode 2: Going For Your Dreams, Whatever That Means
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, YMWJ Podcast host (Danielle Render Turmaud) talks with the wonderful Demi Michelle Schwartz (agented author, editor, publisher, agent...
Episode 1: Why Do We Need a Podcast About the Literary Journey and Mental Health Anyway?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You, Me, and the Writing Journey is a podcast that meets at the intersection of all things literary + mental health. Prior to the launch of this podca...
Encouragement from the Writing Community to You (Pre-Launch Episode)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the writing journey, something we often need is hope. Because of this, what better way to do a pre-launch episode than to have encouraging words fr...
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Trailer
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to You, Me, and the Writing Journey (hosted by Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD), a podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental he...