The Writing Apothecary Podcast

Mandi Kontos
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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.

  1. 14H AGO

    Making Book 3 of The Nexus Series - Book Facts

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode of The Writing Apothecary - we are diving into the facts of Book 3 in terms of story.  There is so much of this that is hard to talk about - how deep do we want to go into this with spoilers? Will you still read it if you are so invested in it? How much of the plot do we go into? There is one of the biggest tropes that I do drop in this episode. You don't want to miss it. And don't forget, if you want to watch this instead (so you can see me waving around books and see my faicial expressions, watch the episodes on YouTube. Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    17 min
  2. The Writing Process with SK Stapar

    1D AGO

    The Writing Process with SK Stapar

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Writing Apothecary Podcast and to another Writing Process Episode. On today's episode, we have SK Stapar, who is the most sweetest person alive, I left this chat on cloud 9 and it was such an amazing and thought provoking . We chat about her writing process, her Inner Editor and just how important it is to make your art and put it out in the world.  About SK Stapar: S. K. Stapar is an adult romantasy author specialising in cursed magic, gripping secrets and agonising romance. Her stories blend elements of Slavic tales and culture into original fantasy worlds, rife with tension. When not writing, you will find her endlessly reading romantasy, gardening or chauffeuring her little pup Ivy to cafe dates with her husband. Website: www.skstapar.com  Social media links:  Instagram and TikTok: @skstapar.author Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    36 min

  3. MAY 2

    Making Book 3 of The Nexus Series Intro

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new segment of The Writing Apothecary and to what I'm calling - Making Book 3 of The Nexus Series. In this season we're going to be looking at what goes into making a book - we're going to write the second draft together of Book 3 of the Nexus Series, go through the editing process, the trials and tribulations of marketing, launching and setting a book out into the world.  These will be the audio version of the podcast that will be streaming on YouTube in video form.  Are you going to follow the journey? Fortnightly updates as usual!  Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    19 min
  4. The Writing Process with Ash Oldfield

    APR 23

    The Writing Process with Ash Oldfield

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episdoe of The Writing Process section and to our guest Ash Oldfield. A literal angel in the flesh, I loved chatting ot her about her process and how she hand writes all her first drafts!! (How crazy is that?) Take a listen and get your bum glue ready because it's such a fun listen. Bio: Ash Oldfield is a fantasy fiction and children’s writer from Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of The Rachaya Series, The Davies Witches Saga, The Ethereal Bridge Novellas, and has several short works of fiction in various publications. When she is not working on her latest piece of fiction, Ash enjoys drinking good coffee, taking her dog for walks on the beach and hanging out with her two cats. Follow her over on her website and her socials Website: https://www.asholdfield.com/ Instagram:  Ash Oldfield Author Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    50 min
  5. The Writing Process with MG Hunt

    MAR 6

    The Writing Process with MG Hunt

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast and to another Writing Process episode. Today we have the amazing MG Hunt, who is a ray of sunshine and honestly I feel like I could talk to her for hours. Not only is she an writer but she is also an artist and this one is a bit a of a long episode as we chat about everything to do with her process and much more. She also has her own podcast and had me on last year, which was so fun!!  MG Hunt's Bio: MG Hunt is a fantasy author, based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia.  Her debut novel Still Waters Run Deep is a tale of elemental magic and mystery, drawing readers into a richly imagined universe filled with vivid characters and captivating adventures. In her personal life, MG Hunt is a graphic designer and illustrator. She enjoys creating art and visual representations of her written work. She also is the host of the Indie Author Life Show, with audio and video episodes available on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube. Website: mghunt.com Social media links:  InstagramTikTokThreadsFacebookGoodreads Art account (ismonia) links InstagramWant exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 26

    What's to come with The Writing Apothecary Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail We've come to the end of all of the topics that were on my list to be broken down for. I tried to see if I could extend it and I couldn't find more to talk about without complicating it - but that's ok! There is so much to come.  This is an update on what The Writing Apothecary Podcast will look like and what will be happening. Are you ready for Book 3? We're going to explore what it looks like to write, publish, market and launch the third book in The Nexus Series. Plus so much more.  This is the year of getting the podcast really thriving - so bear with me as we work through this together.  Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    14 min
  7. The Writing Process with Demi Clorissa

    FEB 19

    The Writing Process with Demi Clorissa

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Writing Process podcast and today it's with the gorgeous Demi Clorissa - another one of the author girlies I met at Supanova and is such a sweetheart. I loved this chat with her and it was recorded just as she finished the draft of her novel, which i think was so exciting!! Tell me what you think about our chat and what you took away from it. Demi's Bio: Demi Clorissa is a romantic fantasy author. With her first series debuting in 2023 with the DAUGHTER OF THE WOOD trilogy. She crafts heart wrenching adult romantic fantasy, with body diverse main characters, with love, magic, intimacy, heat, and heartbreak. When she is not writing, you’ll find her reading anything she can get her hands on (mostly fantasy), watching trashy TV shows, and spending her afternoons at the cinema. She loves food (but she is a self confessed  awful cook!) She has a dachshund, Della, who is often curled around her feet, and recently, Frank (her little orange boy) has passed away. He will be missed forever.  She is a proud Indigenous woman, with connections to the Wiradjuri mob in Central NSW, but calls Meeanjin (Brisbane) home, Demi's Links: Website: https://demiclorissa.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/demiclorissawrites/ Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demiclorissawrites Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    41 min
  8. Editing: Interview with Brittany Bitossi of BLD Editing

    FEB 14

    Editing: Interview with Brittany Bitossi of BLD Editing

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the podcast and to our interview with my amazing editor Brittany Bitossi from BLD editing.  She is the most amazing woman and I am so lucky that she is now also a dear friend! In our epsiode I ask her some of the harder questions like who her dream client is, what the stages of editing are and what her favourite stage of it.  We talk about Book 3 a little and what to look for when you are vetting an editor. This is an episode you don't want to miss.  Britt's Bio: Brittany's goal as an editor is to work with you to fine-tune your words without infringing on your voice. From pesky plot holes to precise punctuation, she works with you to enhance and improve your book. Whether it's a manuscript critique, developmental edit, copy and line edit, proofread or a combined package at a discounted rate, she's here to ensure the story is ready for publication. Britt's Links https://www.bldediting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bldediting/  Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    1h 5m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Mandi Kontos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Writing Apothecary Podcast
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