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Pen to Paper

Pen to Paper

De : Leah Lindeman
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 In "Pen to Paper," Canadian historical fiction author Leah Lindeman shares how, with a healthy growth mindset and the right writing tools and techniques, you can achieve your dream of writing your story and sharing it with the world.2022 Art
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      S5-E2-2025 Unlock Your Writing: Critique Partners, Alpha & Beta Readers Explained
      Feb 12 2026
      Struggling to understand critique partners, alpha readers, and beta readers? In this episode, Leah explains what they are, what they do, why they're essential for your writing, and how they fit into your revision process. From accountability and vulnerability to catching plot holes early and getting real reader reactions—learn why these feedback partners are game-changers for aspiring writers and authors! Leah shares personal stories (including her pug in a goldfish bag analogy!), tips on finding them, handling feedback, and being specific with questions. Perfect follow-up to last week's writing community chat! Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome & intro to today's topic (follow-up on writing community) 1:00 - Why these readers matter + pug analogy for fresh eyes 2:30 - Critique Partners: What they do, why they're important, reciprocity & technical feedback 5:00 - Finding critique partners & giving balanced, specific notes 7:00 - Alpha Readers: Early feedback, vulnerability in first drafts, sounding boards & idea bouncing 10:30 - Flexible ways to use alpha readers (chapter-by-chapter or big-picture) 12:00 - Beta Readers: Later-stage market/reader reactions, questions to ask, deadlines & romance genre example 15:00 - How they all fit together in the drafting/editing process 17:00 - Personal examples from Leah's work + Q&A encouragement 19:00 - Wrap-up, likes/comments/subscribe, life interruptions & beach tease!If you've used alpha, beta, or critique partners, drop a fun story or tip in the comments—I read them all! Subscribe for weekly writing tips, author life inspiration, and more! 🎬Book Trailer Service leahlindeman.com/trailer 📚 Explore My Books: Redeemed From the Ashes: https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4 https://amz.run/9DtC Ghost of My Heart: https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX https://amz.run/9DtD Wisps of Gold: https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN https://amz.run/9DtE Scathed Bones: https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve https://amz.run/9DtF Unborn Melody: https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ https://amz.run/9DtG ‼️ Follow Me on Socials linktr.ee/leahtlind 📧 Sign up for my newsletter leahlindeman.com ☕️ Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching (Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.) leahlindeman.com/writenow/ 🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I'm raising my seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books! Yours truly, Leah
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      13 min
    • S5-E1-2026 Why Writers Need Acountability: The Power of Groups and Readers

      S5-E1-2026 Why Writers Need Acountability: The Power of Groups and Readers
      Feb 6 2026
      Struggling to finish your novel, script, or blog posts? Discover why writers NEED accountability from writing groups and readers to 3X your productivity and actually complete your projects! In this podcast, I break down the real reasons solo writing can lead to procrastination and how joining a writing group or sharing with beta readers transforms your creative process. You'll learn: Why accountability beats motivation every time The massive benefits of writer feedback, community support, and deadlines How to start or find the perfect writing accountability group (online or in-person) 🎬Book Trailer Service leahlindeman.com/trailer 📚 Explore My Books: Redeemed From the Ashes: https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4 https://amz.run/9DtC Ghost of My Heart: https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX https://amz.run/9DtD Wisps of Gold: https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN https://amz.run/9DtE Scathed Bones: https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve https://amz.run/9DtF Unborn Melody: https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ https://amz.run/9DtG ‼️ Follow Me on Socials linktr.ee/leahtlind 📧 Sign up for my newsletter leahlindeman.com ☕️ Buy me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching (Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.) leahlindeman.com/writenow/ 🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I'm raising my seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books! Yours truly, Leah
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      18 min
    • S4—E8—Author Scene: Alyssa Delle Palme

      S4—E8—Author Scene: Alyssa Delle Palme
      Aug 22 2025

      In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Ottawa-based author Alyssa Delle Palme about her upcoming adult romance novel, Signing Off for the Summer, releasing June 6, 2025! We dive into her inspiration behind the book, her love for summer romances, and how her experiences as a broadcast journalist and cottage life shaped this heartfelt story. Plus, we geek out over Broadway musicals, her Read Between the Pines book club, and tips for aspiring writers! Don't miss this cozy, inspiring conversation with a local Canadian talent.

      Grab Signing Off for the Summer Online

      https://amz.cx/3ShN or at select Ottawa bookstores!

      Check out Alyssa's Read Between the Pines book club at

      https://bitl.to/4clK

      Don't forget to subscribe for more author interviews and literary goodness and please review!

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      📚 Explore My Books:

      Redeemed From the Ashes:

      https://books2read.com/u/mgPvK4

      https://amz.run/9DtC

      Ghost of My Heart:

      https://books2read.com/u/49DgQX

      https://amz.run/9DtD

      Wisps of Gold:

      https://books2read.com/u/4XKJZN

      https://amz.run/9DtE

      Scathed Bones:

      https://books2read.com/u/4Xnjve

      https://amz.run/9DtF

      Unborn Melody:

      https://books2read.com/u/b6lkjJ

      https://amz.run/9DtG

      ‼️ Follow Me on Socials

      linktr.ee/leahtlind

      📧 Sign up for my newsletter

      leahlindeman.com

      ☕️ Buy me a coffee

      buymeacoffee.com/leahlindeman

      ✍🏽 WriteNow High Performance Writing Coaching

      (Write your book in 3 months! 3 month plan now 20% off—receive a free edit of your choice valued at $700 plus and 3 free months of writing group mastery valued at $150. Today is your day to write.)

      leahlindeman.com/writenow/

      🙋🏽‍♀️ About Me

      Feisty Latina—Love of classic literature—History buff—I'm the author of the Canadian Reminiscence Series. I live with my husband and seven children in the idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario where I daydream daily of the Scottish Highlands. I love people and books!

      Yours truly,

      Leah
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      43 min
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