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Friday Five: Author Adjacent podcaster Michael Vadney

‘Transforming raw drafts into polished gems happens during editing, so ease up on chasing a “perfect” story until the final passes.’

He may be a relative newcomer to the world of writing podcasts, but Michael Vadney is bringing a refreshing, enthusiastic voice and dynamite content with his Author Adjacent pod on YouTube.

The title reflects Michael’s own “situation as a writer-in-progress. In his words, the podcast is about his “journey from hobbyist writer to professional author with a focus on novel writing. ” (Check out his brief video summary about the podcast.) The show features interviews with authors and explores topics related to writing, publishing, and the creative process. I also enjoy Michael’s frequent shorts. They often provide morsels of inspiration and encouragement like this one, which I included in a recent blog post about my own writing struggles.

Read on to learn about the man behind the podcast, why he launched Author Adjacent, what inspires him, and more.

Remember: we are not our work

On dealing with the sting of rejection

If you’re anything like me, you might feel a bit of a blow to your ego or self-confidence when your work is rejected.

It’s a normal feeling, I suppose. Every writer who submits work will feel the sting of rejection.