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X-Write-Z

X-Write-Z

By: Anna and Veronica
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Hi and welcome to X-Write-Z, a podcast fueled by our love of books and the craft of writing. Veronica is a Gen-Xer, and Anna is a Gen-Zer. Together, we’re on an intergenerational mission to help writers write better stories.


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Episodes
  • What Writers Can Learn from Back to the Future
    Dec 9 2025

    Are you telling me you built a time machine…out of a DeLorean?! For the last episode of 2025, Anna and Veronica geek out over Back to the Future.

    Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads! Come along with us to explore what makes Back to the Future so good–and what writers can learn from it.

    For all the lessons from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O1ZHKchli_cUs4Cirjd9Vx3tcCOK2mff/view?usp=drive_link). No subscription or signup is necessary.

    Happy holidays, and happy writing!

    Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/.

    Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

    Do you want to know what Anna's reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).

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    57 mins
  • Routine and Mindset
    Nov 24 2025

    This time of year tends to make us feel anxious about wrapping everything up and accomplishing our remaining goals. We don’t need to feel this way, though. Especially when it comes to writing.

    In this episode, we invite you to experiment with your writing routine and explore different ways to get into the writing mood/mindset.

    For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF. No subscription or sign up is necessary.

    Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/.

    Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

    Do you want to know what Anna's reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).


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    55 mins
  • No Flat Characters!
    Nov 10 2025

    Remember Flat Stanley? We sure do, but we don't want your characters to be like him! Veronica and Anna are back this week to discuss character dimension.

    In this episode, we invite you to explore different ways to breathe life and dimension into your characters. We discuss some of our favorite techniques for character development and, of course, look at real world examples from literature.

    For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF. No subscription or sign up is necessary.

    Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/.

    Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

    Do you want to know what Anna's reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).

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    55 mins
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