Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

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    723. Dani Vee and Tina Strachan - Maths in storytelling, creativity and writing process.

    In this episode Dani Vee chats to Tina Strachan about the maths ins storytelling and pantsing vs plotting when writing a manuscript. We chat about Tina’s unique writing processes including Save The Cat and Story Grid methods The conversation turns to self-care and listening to the connection between our brain and body, making space for creativity, and how writing communities shape us as writers. We also talk about Neeka and the Missing Key, published by HarperCollins, the first book of the Wilder Zoo series. Publisher: Harper Collins Music Credit: Happy Corporate Whistle, published by Four Track, Composed by Andre Albrecht

    31 min

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    QWS Podcast S4E2 Curtis Campbell and RWR McDonald

    ✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ QWS Podcast S4E2 – Curtis Campbell On this episode of QWS Podcast, Rob chats with writer, comedian, and theatre artist Curtis Campbell about his debut YA novel The House of Rural Realness (UQP). This razor-sharp, heartfelt, and hilarious book dives into queer community, drag, and self-acceptance—all with a healthy dose of drama! Curtis shares his pathway to publication story, writing tips, the power of humour in tackling heavy themes, and the importance of community—now more than ever. Plus, drag! 👠 Curtis shares his thoughts on Sasha Velour’s The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag and a discussion on whether success changes the way we create. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! #QWSPodcast #CurtisCampbell #WordsandNerdsPodcast #QueerWriting #TheHouseOfRuralRealness #Drag #LGBTIQBooks @uqpbooks

    33 min

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    QWS Podcast S4E1 Rae White and RWR McDonald

    🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨Season 4 - LETS GO! S4E1, Rob chats with award-winning poet and author Rae White (they/them) about their beautiful new picture book, All the Colours of the Rainbow (Lothian Children’s Books). We dive into the inspiration behind Jem’s story, the importance of gender diversity in children’s literature, and how stories like this empower young readers to embrace their identities. Plus, Rae shares insights on using All the Colours of the Rainbow as a discussion starter, collaboration, writing for kids, and their hopes for the LGBTIQA+ community. 📚 Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on identity, storytelling, and the power of seeing yourself in books!

    32 min

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    722. Dani Vee and Kell Woods - Parenting, mental health, feminism and the book Upon a Starlit Tide

    ‘It’s never been so important to be a mother of boys. We have to shape how our boys view the world, particularly when it comes to women.’ The first episode of the Words & Nerds new season for 2025 has landed! Kell Woods and Dani Vee chat like old friends about the importance of parenting boys and teachable moments of positive masculinity. They also chat about finding a balance between mental health and creativity. Kell and Dani delve into fairytales and appropriating them for a new context where the portrayal of women and feminism becomes a central theme. Kell Woods is an Australian historical fantasy author. She studied English Literature, creative writing and librarianship, and has worked in libraries for the past twelve years. She’s the author of After the Forest and Upon a Starlit Tide. Publisher: Harper Collins Music Credit: Happy Corporate Whistle, published by Four Track, Composed by Andre Albrecht

    32 min

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    30. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Li Chen and Dani Vee

    BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Li Chen and Dani Vee

    30 min

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    29. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev

    BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev

    44 min

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    28. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Writers On The Road - Adrian Beck and Adam Wallace

    BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Writers On The Road - Adrian Beck and Adam Wallace

    1 h 3 min

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    27. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut - Trish Bolton and Nick Wasiliev

    BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut - Trish Bolton and Nick Wasiliev

    36 min
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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

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  • Création
    Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    518
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
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