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Dec. 7, 2025

Television Trends: Consuming Content in the Digital Age

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the all-at-once 'binge' model made popular by Netflix ve...

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Nov. 30, 2025

Spotlight On: Literary Agent Lissa Woodson

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' co-hosts Matt and Christina deep dive into the world of literary representation. They welcome acclaimed literary agent Lisa Woodson, who shares invaluable insights into the publishing world. The conversation explores common …

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Nov. 24, 2025

Best-selling Author Suzanne Brockmann, Jules Cassidy, P.I., and Kicks…

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina are joined by bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann . Suz talks about her career in romance and military suspense novels, as wel...

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Nov. 16, 2025

Season 5 Kick Off!

Got something to say? Send us a text! Kickoff to Season Five: What's To Come and Celebrating Milestones In the inaugural episode of Write Out Loud's fifth season, hosts Matt and Christina celebrate their return with excitement and energy. Reflecting on significant life changes and a longer-than-exp…

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May 11, 2025

Season 4 Finale: From Imposter Syndrome to Bestseller Secrets

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina look back on the impactful moments from Season Four. From tackling imposter syndrome to an insightful conversation with author...

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May 4, 2025

'The Last of Us' and the Art of Storytelling

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina delve into the unforgettable third episode of 'The Last of Us' titled 'A Long, Long Time.' They explore the emotionally charge...

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April 27, 2025

Creativity and Controversy: Can we separate the art from the artist?

Got something to say? Send us a text! Quick note: In case we don't make it clear enough, J.K. Rowling is a horrific person who has used her status and wealth to actively harm the trans community. This is not something we be...

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April 20, 2025

From Pages to Pixels: The Ownership Debate in Digital Books

Got something to say? Send us a text! If you haven't rated and reviewed the show, please take a moment to do so! It really helps us so much, and it's the easiest way for you to show us your love! In this episode of Write Ou...

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April 13, 2025

Villains We Love to Hate: Crafting Complex Characters

Got something to say? Send us a text! Take a moment to share the podcast with someone you love, like, or just think about from time to time. Leave us a review, too, will you please? In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' host...

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April 6, 2025

Instant Replay - Author Spotlight: Scarlett Cole

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina engage in a lively discussion interrupted by their excitement over the release of Scarlett Cole's new book, ' The Oath We T...

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March 30, 2025

Transformative Tales: Writing as a Path to Healing

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina explore the therapeutic benefits of writing as a means to process emotions, find closure, and achieve personal growth. They di...

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March 23, 2025

Writing that Killer First Chapter with Romance Author Susanna Strom

Got something to say? Send us a text! Please share this episode with someone you know who loves romance novels, Susanna Strom, or both! Also, drop by and give us a rating and a review, would you please? In this engaging epi...

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March 16, 2025

Crafting Intrigue: The Mystery Box in Storytelling

Got something to say? Send us a text! Share the episode with someone you love! Write a review of the podcast ! It all goes a long way towards other people discovering the show you love! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Ma...

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March 9, 2025

Beyond the Words: What Makes a Bestseller?

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina discuss the keys to turning a book into a bestseller. Drawing on wisdom, experience, and insights from a Threads post by ' @Editor...

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March 3, 2025

Belief in Yourself and Resistance Fiction

Got something to say? Send us a text! Hey there! Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review! It would SO help us out! You can do it quickly and easily right on our website by clicking here! In this episode of 'Write O...

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Feb. 24, 2025

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 con...

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Feb. 17, 2025

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 ...

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Feb. 10, 2025

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 ...

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Feb. 3, 2025

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, th...

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Jan. 27, 2025

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, ...

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Dec. 2, 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 th...

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Nov. 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 ...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Rewind Replay: Show vs Tell from Season 1

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Nov. 11, 2024

Write Out Loud x Literally Books: What Readers Want

Got something to say? Send us a text! CALL TO ACTION: If you haven't rated and reviewed the podcast yet, please do! We need to get the word out, and that's one of the best ways to get it done. Thanks to those of you who ha...

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