The Writers XL
The Writers XL
The Writers XL
Do most “advice” books and podcasts for writers make you cringe? Yup, same. Welcome to Writers XL, a podcast devoted to better, more joyous writing for all! Co-hosts Shelly X Leonn and LL Montez share steal-and-use strategies beneficial to writers of any skill level. Episodes include epic-level guests, personal anecdotes, inappropriate puns, and random tangents. So grab a glass of your favorite beverage and press play. We promise to be like no writing podcast you've heard before. Shelly X Leonn is the author of the previously featured and soon to be published The Broken Series. Find her on Wattpad (https://www.wattpad.com/user/shellyxleonn) , and on Instagram at @shellyxleonn (https://www.instagram.com/shellyxleonn/) . LL Montez is the author of Watty award-winning ARC10. Find her on Wattpad and Twitter at @LLMontez. Follow us on Wattpad and Twitter at @TheWritersXL
73: Episode 73: Writing From a Personal Place With Wesley Parker
After surviving a pandemic, childbirth, and creative brain block, the Writers XL are back with an interview featuring Wesley Parker. A successful indie author of two novels, Wes draws upon personal experience in order to include originality and authenticity in his work. In this episode, Shelly and L talk with Wesley about his creative process, his life as a working dad, and his spicy Instagram account. Author Bio Wesley Parker has enjoyed reading his entire life. When not writing he can either be found making a mixtape, engaging his fandom of Philadelphia sports, or hanging with his wife and three children. Connect with him on Instagram or Twitter at @weswritesforfun or on his website at www.weswritesforfun.com. Shelly mentioned the YouTube series Screen Rant Pitch Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iUwfYi_1FCGGqhOUNx-iA
Aug 8, 2021
38 min
72: Episode 72: The Sky's the Limit with Airships and Brad Cook
In this episode, Shelly dives into the world of Steampunk. Why haven't we dipped into this vibrant life before? We're not sure. Especially since it involves literature, corsets, airships, jetpacks, and Brad Cook, a Steampunk craftsman. Join us!
Jun 4, 2020
54 min
71: Episode 71: Setting the Stage--Storytelling in Public
Shelly and L checked off one item on their 2020 to-do list: Do a public reading. We stop to chat about the experience (among other things) and to discuss prep tips for any on-stage debut.
May 28, 2020
31 min
70: Episode 70: A Whole New World of Words with Stephanie Hansen
We bring back one of our favorite literary agents, Stephanie Hansen, to discuss the other side of the words she loves: Writing. Join us as Stephanie celebrates her new novella, Altered Helix, and shares what it's like to walk the line between her agenting and writing worlds.
May 21, 2020
47 min
69: Episode 69: Hot and Bothered with Lila Mina
We brought sexy paranormal erotica author Lila Mina on the show to discuss bondage, threesomes, and all the sexiness of writing consensual kink. It's episode 69. What did you expect?
May 7, 2020
1 hr 4 min
68: Episode 68: Closed, but not Forgotten
In this episode, we lament the troubled state of the world as well as the difficult situation our favorite book stores are facing. Join us for a talk about how Coronavirus has impacted booksellers, authors, the book industry, and the way we read. 
Apr 23, 2020
40 min
67: Episode 67: Love and Lies with Larissa Lopes
You're not going to want to miss this episode with YA romance writer Larissa Lopes. Not only is her gorgeous voice out of this world, but she comes to us with the chilling behind-the-book story that inspired her to write her debut novel, All my Love, Alec Brock.
Apr 15, 2020
39 min
66: Episode 66(6): Big Evil
As Shelly prepares to participate in a teen writing webinar series, she shares her nefarious content with us: How to make a villain. Join us for our most evil episode for four grab-and-go techniques to create the perfect Baddie. 
Apr 8, 2020
31 min
65: Episode 65: @Nandi_Taylor, Blazing Trails with Dragons and Wattpad Books
Wattpad Books author Nandi Taylor joins us to discuss her debut novel, shapeshifting dragons, social distancing, and publishing with Wattpad's publishing division, Wattpad Books. 
Apr 3, 2020
34 min
64: Episode 64: Finding Focus Amid the Chaos
This week, the Writers XL discuss life at home. Now that we're home for long stretches of time with nowhere to go and no one to see, we should be able to reach all of our writing hopes and dreams, right? Join us for strategies on focusing and using writing to cope with this new chaotic world.
Mar 26, 2020
44 min
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