The Way We Word Podcast

The Way We Word Podcast Hosted by author Sarah Jenkins and bookseller Angela Redden.

From story idea to a book in the reader’s hand and everything that happens in between, The Way We Word is a podcast about writing, publishing, and the journey of storytelling.

08/29/2025

The decline of recreational reading. This week we respond to a recent New York Times article discussing a study from 2004-2023 that shows a 40% decline in recreational reading. Are we losing readers? If so, what can we do about it? Let us know your thoughts! Have you noticed a decline in your community?

08/14/2025

We’re celebrating the release of Melissa Grace’s new book Marjorie and Me. Melissa returned to the show to talk about her latest book’s unique and endearing premise, how writing this story helped her find new joy, bridging generational gaps, and the beauty of immortalizing beloved places that feel like home. Listen on your favorite podcast platform.

07/16/2025

This week it’s all about first drafts! Write for perfection or write to get the story out and edit later? The first draft is often messy and in this episode we take a look at the process of exploring your story, building instincts, and allowing a story to take shape before you polish it.

07/10/2025

July is already in full swing, but June was audiobook month and we chatted with award-winning voiceover artist about how she uses her voice to convey so many different characters. Charlotte is wonderful. Her insights into vocal control, characterization, and even the future of audio in the age of AI were fascinating. Our latest episode is out and available on your favorite podcast platform!

07/01/2025

New releases are out and we’ve got you covered for what to read this summer! What’s on your summer reading list? Available on all podcast platforms.

06/20/2025

We’re back!! This week’s episode is all about finding the right title and why a title can make or break a book. Let us know what you think! Available on all podcast platforms.

05/21/2025

Art Bell is on the show this week discussing his novel What She’s Hiding. From his early days with Comedy Central and Court TV to award nominations for his memoir Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor to writing a thriller that captures the essence of human relationships and makes us take a deeper look at how people react when faced with mortal danger, Art’s story has something for everyone.

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05/15/2025

A new episode is out and this week we are talking about AI. In our ever-changing world writers and publishers are turning to artificial intelligence to get jobs done, but is this a wise approach? What does the future look like for artists and authors? Can we hold on to the past while carving out a productive future? Listen on your favorite podcast platform or via the link in the comments.

Let us know what you think!

05/09/2025

Cameron L. Mitchell is on the show this week to talk about poetry! April was National Poetry Month and we celebrated by diving into the important role poetry plays in our humanity and our communities. Whether you’re already a fan of poetry or you’ve never really taken the time to think about it, this episode will inspire you to take a deeper look at how you view the world.

04/24/2025

Melissa Grace is on the podcast this week to talk about the journey of storytelling, inspiration in grief, and what it means to be an “extraordinary” person.

Have you listened to our latest episode? What did you think? How do you define what it means to be a good literary citiz...
04/15/2025

Have you listened to our latest episode? What did you think? How do you define what it means to be a good literary citizen?

04/11/2025

This week Angela and Sarah react to a clip from the Pen Pals podcast and discuss what it means to be a good literary citizen. What informs your decision to buy a book instead of borrowing it? How do you decide which authors to support? Do authors need our support? So many thought-provoking questions and we’d love to hear what you think too!

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