Write Out Loud

Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis
Write Out Loud

Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more!   We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"

  1. Author Spotlight: Kristen Ashley

    1 DAY AGO

    Author Spotlight: Kristen Ashley

    Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina welcome bestselling author Kristen Ashley to discuss her prolific writing career. Listeners learn about Kristen's journey from continuous rejections by traditional publishers to achieving enormous success through self-publishing, with over 90 romance novels translated into 14 languages and more than 5 million copies sold worldwide. The conversation delves into her creative process, the import...

    59 min
  2. Write Out Loud Replay: S01E10 The Little Details

    FEB 17

    Write Out Loud Replay: S01E10 The Little Details

    Got something to say? Send us a text! This week, we bring you a replay of a previous episode from a previous season because we had a slight hiccup this week which meant we weren't able to record a new episode. Here are the show notes from the episode which aired on October 2, 2023. "It's another week, and this week we're discussing some of the small, easily-missed details you might have spotted if you're eagle-eyed enough to catch them! These are the little things that add so mu...

    28 min
  3. Imposter Syndrome - Part 2

    FEB 10

    Imposter Syndrome - Part 2

    Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina discuss dealing with imposter syndrome now that we know how it manifests. They explore strategies to combat this debilitating mindset and emphasize the importance of recognizing one's worth and the value of unique voices in storytelling. They highlight interviews with notable creatives like Britt Marling, Zal Batmanglij, and Malcolm Gladwell, and the importance of focusing on constructive feedback....

    28 min
  4. Imposter Syndrome - Part 1

    FEB 3

    Imposter Syndrome - Part 1

    Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' join hosts, Matt and Christina, as they lay the groundwork for understanding imposter syndrome and its manifestations. Sharing real-life examples, they discuss how feelings of inadequacy can hinder creativity, especially in writing. Emphasizing that recognizing these feelings is a sign of readiness to grow, they highlight the importance of dealing with imposter syndrome. This episode sets the stage for practica...

    28 min
  5. Season 4 Kickoff!

    JAN 27

    Season 4 Kickoff!

    Got something to say? Send us a text! Season 4 Kickoff! In the season four premiere of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Christina and Matt return with excitement for the season ahead. They preview the upcoming focus on storytelling, writing, and authoring, discussing various topics such as breaking down 'The Last of Us' screenplay, exploring resistance fiction with Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower,' analyzing character development in 'The Bear,' and tackling imposter syndrome. With guest appea...

    13 min
  6. Season 3 - That's a Wrap!

    12/02/2024

    Season 3 - That's a Wrap!

    Got something to say? Send us a text! Hey, thanks for making season 3 such a success! We couldn't have done it without you! Would you mind taking a moment to rate and review the podcast, please? It SO helps us out! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina reflect on their favorite moments and highlighted episodes from Season 3. They discuss various themes and guests, like Ted Lasso, Tom Colgan, and Ruby Dixon. They also share insights gained from their...

    20 min
  7. Author Spotlight: J. Sterling

    11/25/2024

    Author Spotlight: J. Sterling

    Got something to say? Send us a text! Thanks for listening to this episode, won't you share it with someone you think would love it? Also, leave us a review by heading directly to our website! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina introduce bestselling romance author Jenn Sterling. Jenn shares her journey of becoming an author, starting from when she was fired from her job and decided to pursue writing. She discusses her experiences with self-publishing, the c...

    50 min
  8. Rewind Replay: Show vs Tell from Season 1

    11/18/2024

    Rewind Replay: Show vs Tell from Season 1

    Got something to say? Send us a text! Hey there, you! So I'm sure you've been meaning to do this but haven't gotten around to it yet, so why not take a moment now to rate and review this podcast! You can do that wherever you get your podcasts or at sites like podchaser.com! This week, we were both under the weather, so we're playing a little bit called Rewind Replay where we serve up an episode from season one called "Show vs Tell." If you haven't listened before, f...

    44 min
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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more!   We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"

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  • Creator
    Matt Cassem & Christina Trevaskis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Write Out Loud
  • Show Website
    Write Out Loud

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