Scratch Paper Podcast

A writing-related podcast by Alicia de los Reyes, author of the DIY Writing series. Listen in for weekly lessons for aspiring and working fiction and nonfiction writers. Find show notes at aliciadelosreyes.com.

Scratch Paper Announcement: A new podcast, Handmade History! 11/21/2024

Episode 33: Highlights and lessons learned after 1.5 years of podcasting! 04/26/2018

Episode 32: 5 Steps to Start Revising 03/29/2018

Episode 31: My writing process & how you can make it your own 02/27/2018

Episode 30: Research for Fiction Writers 12/15/2017

Episode 29: Interviewing for Nonfiction Writers 12/02/2017

Episode 28: How to write with a (very) small child 11/13/2017

Episode 27: Why you should take a DIY writing retreat 11/06/2017

Episode 26: Journaling vs. Writing 11/06/2017

Episode 25: Pause (#2) for Celebration 08/29/2017

Episode 24: Instagram for Writers 07/18/2017

Episode 23: 4 ways to use tarot to write fiction 07/10/2017

Episode 22: Two mini-lessons on character 06/27/2017

Episode 21: How I got out of a writing funk 05/01/2017

Episode 20: Finding the right words 04/27/2017

Episode 19: The one rule I (try to) follow when marketing my writing 04/06/2017

Episode 18: Marketing for Writers 101 03/23/2017

Episode 17: How to run a writing workshop in person or via email 01/31/2017

Episode 16: How I got my agent, and whether or not the Internet is good for writers 01/24/2017

Episode 15: How to submit (pitch) nonfiction writing 01/14/2017

Episode 14: A pause for celebration! 12/15/2016

Episode 13: How to submit short stories 12/06/2016

Episode 12: Paths to getting fiction and nonfiction writing published 12/01/2016

Episode 10: The "secret" rules of writing 11/15/2016

Episode 9: Social justice and activism in writing 11/01/2016

Episode 8: How to use research in your writing, and thoughts on "Big Magic" 11/01/2016

Episode 7: Resources to help you start (or keep writing) your first draft 11/01/2016

Episode 6: How to outline your novel and what "pantsing" means 10/18/2016

Episode 5: More ways to generate ideas for your novel (including prompts) 10/06/2016

Episode 4: How to get started writing your novel 10/04/2016