The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice

The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice

The Edit is for writers, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to write their book without losing their voice.
Hosted by nonfiction book editor and writing coach Holly Totten, this podcast explores the space between first draft and final version — where clarity, confidence, and authentic story...

8 Lessons in Writing, Editing, and Publishing
The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice
8 Lessons in Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Recent Episodes

8 Lessons in Writing, Editing, and Publishing
June 19, 2026

8 Lessons in Writing, Editing, and Publishing

In this special bonus episode of The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice, Holly takes a step back from her conversation with author Hadley Kibbe to explore the writing, editing, and publishing lessons hidden wit...

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Writing From The Heart: Faith, Family, And Finding Your Voice
June 16, 2026

Writing From The Heart: Faith, Family, And Finding Your Voice

What happens when a ranch-raised cowgirl, rodeo competitor, songwriter, photographer, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus decides to write books for her son? In this heartfelt conversation, Holly sits down with Hadley Ann Kib...

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Writing While Editing vs. Editing After The Story Is Written
June 9, 2026

Writing While Editing vs. Editing After The Story Is Written

Have you ever sat down to write and spent more time deleting words than actually putting them on the page? You're not alone. In this episode of The Edit , Holly explores one of the most common habits that keeps writers stuck:...

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Am I Struggling To Write, Or Is It Impostor Syndrome?
June 2, 2026

Am I Struggling To Write, Or Is It Impostor Syndrome?

Have you ever sat down to write and found yourself wondering if you're actually a writer at all? In this episode of The Edit, Holly tackles a question that stops countless writers before they ever finish a manuscript: Am I ha...

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The Edit E 5-1
May 26, 2026

The Edit E 5-1

In this episode of The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice , Holly explores one of the biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make: trying to write for everyone. What starts as a desire to reach more people often l...

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What Writing A Hard Story Really Teaches You
May 22, 2026

What Writing A Hard Story Really Teaches You

Bonus Episode: What Writing a Hard Story Really Teaches You What happens after you finally decide to tell your story? In this bonus episode, Holly takes a deeper look at the writing and editing side of storytelling, inspired ...

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