How Do You Write: Recent Episodes
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Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. How do you write a book? Start here. You'll gain tips to get in the chair, tricks to stay there, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
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Join us as Sacha’s getting ready to come to New Zealand and Rachael’s been setting up her Shopify store for the first time! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn’t have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron,...
Have you ever considered making author stations in your home or office to streamline your writing process? Don’t miss this amazing idea with Jessica Mehring! Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based author of contemporary romance, cozy mystery, and creative nonfiction — and she splits her time helping technology startups communicate without sounding like robots. She believes...
How can you harness the joy and fun of writing in a younger voice? Join us today to find out! Jennifer Lane was born in NSW, Australia, which is where her novels are set, but she’s lived in Wellington, New Zealand, for more than half her life, and that’s where she’s joining us from today....
We often want there to be an easier way to write, but hey, how about the best, fastest way? Let’s talk about going through it. TashaCoryell lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband, toddler, and greyhound. She holds an MFA in creative writing and a PhD in composition and rhetoric from the University of...
Why shouldn’t spite be harnessed for its sheer power? Get on board this new methodology – you’ll love it! Ashley Poston (she/they)is theNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling author ofThe Dead RomanticsandThe Seven Year Slip. They write stories about love and friendship and ever afters. A native to South Carolina, they now live in a small grey...
Rachael dives into what she spent (and made) on her Kickstarter, and then has an amazing conversation with Ken Liu on world building and the Dao De Jing! KenLiu(http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote theDandelion Dynasty, a silkpunk epic fantasy series...
Sacha Black and Rachael Herron talk about their next adventures! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn’t have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do...
You are going to love this incredibly inspiring interview with Polly Cambell and her story about having Ink in Your Veins might make you cry in the best way possible. PollyCampbellis the author ofYou, Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again, (Always), and three other books. She...
Rachael answers some BONUS writing coaching questions and then she and Kristina Forest chat all things first draft! KristinaForestis an author of romance books for young adults. Her novels includeI Wanna Be Where You Are,Now That I’ve Found You,Zyla & Kai, andThe Neighbor Favor.She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School, and...
An adult diagnosis of autism for Holger Nils Pohl has given him a unique view on living a full, creative life. You’ll love this gorgeous conversation! HolgerNils Pohl is an award-winning communication designer, author, keynote speaker and visual facilitator. If he’s not working, he spends his time with his wife, three kids and their zoo...
A hard revision letter can push a writer into despair—what can we do to make sure we don’t burn out, trying to make the book better? Find out in this conversation with Sarah! Sarah Zachrich Jeng grew up in Michigan and always had a flair for the morbid and mysterious (for her dad’s thirty-fifth birthday,...
Sacha and Rachael talk about the wonderful success of Rachael’s Kickstarter and Sacha’s exploding sales! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn’t have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process....
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail talks about using the Try Jar (genius!) and the lily pad method to keep doing what you really WANT to be doing in your writing. She’s a multi-genre and multi-passionate author, writing coach, editor and storyteller. She’s probably best known for her inclusive aviation histories and picture books – but she’s also working...
This lovely conversation had me buzzing (yes, a bee pun!).🐝 Nicola Solvinic has a master’s degree in criminology and has worked in and around criminal justice for more than a decade. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and cats, where she is surrounded by a secret garden full of beehives. The Hunter’s Daughter...
How to use the turn of a page as a cliffhanger, and hey, would you still write if you knew you weren’t going to be published? Don’t miss this awesome conversation today! Airlie Anderson is the author and illustrator of children’s picture books Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone, Neither, Cat’s Colors, Cat’s Seasons,...
Savor this inspiring chat with Candra Anaya on why a break may be exactly what you need! Candra Anaya is a freelance writer best known for her monthly column, DearQueer~ Gayly Giving Advice Straight from the Heart. Candra is the gay mom you want to confess everything to, whose feedback uplifts as much as it...
In this bonus episode, Rachael talks about her near miss with Scrivener destroying a WHOLE BOOK (spoiler: they also saved it and really, it was mostly her fault). She also discusses her new online writing retreat, Lala’s new venture, and answers a Patron question about whether they should outline or not! Writing in the Junkyard...
The Black Herron strikes again! As usual, plans for world domination from Sacha Black, and Rachael Herron paddles along just trying to keep up with her! Rachael’s Kickstarter is here! http://rachaelherron.com/unstuck Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn’t have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author...
How did Rachael’s Kickstarter end up? IT IS EXCITING! And then dive into what’s keeping you from writing with Donn King! DonnKingis The Confidence Cultivator. He is a professor of communication studies (which means “a professor of standing up in front of people and saying stuff”). He’s also an author, a pastor, a speaker, and...
This last bonus Unstuck episode with Tiffany Yates Martin will get you to ask the impossible questions, especially if you’re not sure of the answer. TiffanyYates Martinhas spent nearly thirty years as an editor in the publishing industry, working with major publishers andNew York Times,Washington Post,Wall Street Journal, andUSA Todaybestselling and award-winning authors as well...
Anne Kemp shares the wisdom of just doing SOMETHING to get yourself the slightest bit unstuck – it all adds up! Anne Kemp is a bestselling author of romantic comedies. She loves reading (and she does it ridiculously fast, too!), gluten-free baking (because everyone needs a hobby that makes them crazy), and finding time to...
Trapped in a small room inside the country you’ve just moved to, unable to get out. Thank god for the bathtub.Bonus episode! Here’s Rachael’s Kickstarter, Unstuck! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn’t have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to...
Perfectionism, man. Throw it back. How? Let’s talk about getting unstuck with Nicole Peeler! Nicole D. Peeler is an essayist and novelist, as well as an associate professor of English at Seton Hill University. There she directs the MFA in Writing Popular Fiction. Nicole lives in Pittsburgh, although she’s often wandering. Neck-Deep in the Dicksand...
On letting go and trusting your instincts to get unstuck, bonus episode with Carter Wilson! Carter Wilson is theUSA Todaybestselling author of nine critically acclaimed,standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for...
Special bonus episode with Jason (The Man With the Amazing Toolbox) Poole, whotalks about mis-categorizing feelings of excitement with Rachael as they chat about getting unstuck! Jason Craig Poole is a prize-winning poet, teacher and musician. His work has appeared in Paterson Literary Review, Brevity Blog, Molecule and other publications. His story and music are...
Another special bonus episode, this time with the amazing and SUPER inspiring Ines Johnson! Lover of fairytales, folklore, and mythology, Ines Johnson spends her days reimagining the stories of old in a modern world.She also writes sweet western romances under the pen name Shanae Johnson. Aside from being a writer, professional reader, and teacher, Ines...
Getting unstuck in a BIG way with Jennie Nash, in which Jennie is brave AF, moving forward with beautiful integrity. If you’re stuck? Listen to this one. Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry with rigorous training, high standards for...
Award-winning, USA Today bestselling social worker turned crime novelist Toby Neal grew up on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Neal is a mental health therapist, a career that has informed the depth and complexity of the characters in her stories. Neal also writes romance under Toby Jane. Toby’s memoir, Freckled: a Memoir of Growing...
Ride along as Rachael’s mind gets BLOWN by J. Thorn talking about luck. J. Thorn has published more than two million words and has sold over 200,000 books worldwide since 2009. He has been an official member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, and...
A. K. Mulford knows a lot about saving themselves (and their whole family!) from being stuck. A. K. Mulford is a bestselling fantasy author and former wildlife biologist who swapped rehabilitating monkeys for writing novels.She/they are inspired to create diverse stories that transport readers to new realms, making them fall in love with fantasy for...
A writer of slightly off-kilter and historically-interested fiction and contemplative non-fiction, Shay Galloway began journaling and writing stories as soon as she knew how to hold a pencil, and before she even knew she wanted to be a writer. She studied creative writing at Utah State University and received her Bachelor’s degree in 2012. She received her MFA from Roosevelt University in 2017. Her short work has appeared in,Adanna, The Write Launch, A-Minor Magazine, The Lindenwood Review, The Nasiona, and Literary Mama. Her debut novel,The Valley of Sage and Juniperwasreleased March 2023 with Running Wild/RIZE press. She is currently an adjunct professor of English in Washington State, where she resides with her husband and son.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
How to Publish in Today’s Market: https://rachaelherron.com/publish
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
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Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
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➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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JenniferHerrerais a former philosophy grad student turned literary agent, who is fascinated by the stories we tell ourselves to live and the lies we cling to that sabotage our chances at a good life. She was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and now resides in Philadelphia with her husband, daughter, and cat. The Hunter is her most recent novel.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
90 Days to Done: http://rachaelherron.com/90
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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Born in Chadera, Israel, Kitty Zeldis is the pseudonym for an award-winning author of nine novels and over thirty-five books for children. Her essays, articles and short fiction have been published in many national and literary publications. She is also the Fiction Editor of Lilith Magazine. Zeldis lives in Brooklyn, NY. The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights is her most recent novel.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
90 Days to Done: http://rachaelherron.com/90
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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JennMcKinlayis the award-winning,New York Times,USA Today, andPublishers Weeklybestselling author of several mystery and romance series. Her work has been translated into multiple languages in countries all over the world. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband's guitars. Summer Reading is her most recent novel.
Her recommended reads: 7 Figure Fiction by Theodora Taylor and Dear Writer You Need to Quit by Becca Syme
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
90 Days to Done: http://rachaelherron.com/90
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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KristenBirdlives outside of Houston, Texas with her husband and three daughters. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music and mass media before completing a master’s in literature. She teaches high school English and writes with a cup of coffee in hand. In her free time, she likes to visit parks with her three daughters, watch quirky films with her husband and attempt to keep pace with her rescue lab-mixes. I Love It When You Lie is her most recent novel.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
90 Days to Done: http://rachaelherron.com/90
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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What if an agent asks you to revise your book, but you're not working with them yet? Rachael has opinions!
Also in this episode:
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Narrative distance in memoir
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When to hire an editor
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How to revise a first draft
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How to get an expert to review the technical aspects of a book
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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In today’s 1st anniversary episode, Sacha is a terrible human being who actually went back and listened to the goals we said we had at the beginning of the year, and today, we’re measuring ourselves up against them! Rachael talks about her new book deal, and Sacha confesses to breaking her book. Don’t miss it!
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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Celebrating and shot-taking and AI, huzzah!
MASTERCLASSES NOW OPEN!
90 Days to Done - http://rachaelherron.com/90
90 Day Revision - http://rachaelherron.com/revision
Edward Giordano is a science fiction and fantasy author, originally from Indiana, but more recently moved to California with his boyfriend and their cat, Ripley. He received his B.S. from Purdue University, Indiana. He is known to talk a lot about foreign reality shows, curling, public transportation, and food.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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Why is it a good idea to skip ahead sometimes (even when it feels awkward)? Nalini Singh shares tips about this, as well as an awesome timeline tracking tool!
New York Timesbestselling authorNalini Singhis passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer. She is the author of the Guild Hunter series and the Psy-Changeling novels, and two stand-alone novels,A Madness of SunshineandQuiet in Her Bones. Resonance Surge is her most recent novel.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name and futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. Jayne currently lives in Seattle, WA. Sleep No More is her most recent novel.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Jayne's book rec: rec: The London Seance Society, Sarah Penner https://amzn.to/3KxZ02z
Join Rachael Says Plan! http://patreon.com/rachael
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Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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HannaHalperinis the author ofSomething Wild, which won the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction, and was longlisted for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Her stories have been published inThe Kenyon Review,n+1,New Ohio Review, andJoyland. She has taught fiction workshops at GrubStreet in Boston and worked as a domestic violence counselor. I Could Live Here Forever is her most recent novel.
Hanna’s book rec: Strangers to Ourselves, by Rachel Aviv
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Join Rachael Says Plan! http://patreon.com/rachael
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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Plans, planning, lovely lovely plans. Rachael backs out of an agreement (whoops!), Sacha plans world domination, and together, they chat about Rachael’s new publishing contract!
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
How to Publish in Today’s Market: https://rachaelherron.com/publish
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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KatlynDuncan is an award-winning, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, and has ghostwritten over 40 novels for children and adults.When she’s not writing, she’s obsessing over many (many) television series’, and hanging out on YouTube where she shares her writing process and all the bookish things.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachael
Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael
Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community!
CLICK HERE:
➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook
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In this mini-episode, Rachael talks about why failing to hit your goals (ANY of them) is a hugely important part of being a writer. If you’re failing, here’s why you’re winning.
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Kelcey Ervick is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir, The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives, which is her third book. Kelcey's stories, essays, and comics have appeared in The Rumpus, The Believer, Washington Post, Lit Hub, and elsewhere. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and is a professor of English and creative writing at Indiana University South Bend.
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David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children. Look Closer is his latest release.
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Monna McDiarmid is a Canadian writer and international school counselor who has lived in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and Japan. Currently, she and her partner live in a tiny apartment in Yokohama, Japan and an old, wooden house in Nova Scotia, Canada. She believes in the healing power of poetry, the sea, and a roaring fire in a wood stove. Her work, in all her roles, is focused on helping humans learn how to be kinder to themselves. The 38 Impossible Loves of Naoko Nishizawa is her first novel.
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BONUS EPISODE, brought to you by Rachael’s patrons! Today, Rachael answers questions about what if you haven’t written in a while? What did that rejection letter REALLY mean? How do you structure non-fiction that isn’t memoir? And what about dual narratives? Should you write one (or two?)
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Today Rachael and Sacha talk about what financial freedom looks like to them. And Sacha wallops Rachael with an offer she can’t refuse. BOOM, don’t miss this one!
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CarolineKepnesis the author ofYou,Hidden Bodies,Providence,You Love Me, and numerous short stories. Her work has been translated into a multitude of languages and inspired a television series adaptation ofYou, currently on Netflix.Kepnesgraduated from Brown University and previously worked as a pop culture journalist for Entertainment Weekly and a TV writer for7th HeavenandThe Secret Life of the American Teenager. She grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and now lives in Los Angeles. Her most recent release is For You and Only You.
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By day,NikkiPayne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. She's a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and is a cat lady with no cats. PRIDE AND PROTEST (Berkley/Penguin) is her debut novel.
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Emi Nietfeld is a journalist, mental health activist, and author of Acceptance: A Memoir. After graduating from Harvard College in 2015, she worked as a software engineer, an experience she wrote about in her viral New York Times essay, “After Working At Google, I’ll Never Let Myself Love a Job Again.” Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The Atlantic, Teen Vogue, Slate, and other publications. She lives in New York City with her family and stuffed animals.
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You aren’t going to want to miss this amazing tip! MOLLYFADERis the award-winning author of more than 40 romance novels under the pennamesMollyO'Keefe and M. O'Keefe. She grew up outside of Chicago and now lives in Toronto. The Sunshine Girls is her most recent novel.
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Today, Sacha talks about her EPIC writing month and Rachael talks about her epic PUPPY (and some writing stuff). Don’t miss it!
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Olesya Salnikova Gilmore was born in Moscow, Russia, raised in the US, and graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in English / political science, and from Northwestern University School of Law with a JD. She practiced litigation at a large law firm for several years before pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She is happiest writing historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore. She lives in a wooded lakeside suburb of Chicago with her husband and daughter.The Witch and the Tsaris her debut novel.
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How do you know if you’re selling out? Also what about Clifton Strengths? And when might I need a virtual assistant? Rachael Herron tackles all these questions and more in this mini episode brought to you by her mini-coaching patrons!
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KatieBairdis a Professor of Economics at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her new memoir Growing Mangos in the Desert, published by Apprentice House Press, came out in June 2022. She specializes in public economics and public policy, and for three years wrote bi-weekly columns on public affairs for Washington State’s second-largest newspaper. She has also held an elected office in Pierce County, Washington, where she lives with her husband Dave and dog Kea.
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In this bonus episode, Rachael answers questions from her amazing Patrons about:
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In this episode, Rachael talks about setting boundaries in order to be a kinder writer to ourselves, and then she and Nigel talk about indie vs trad publishing, masterminds, and how to choose what to write next!
Nigel Bartlett is a freelance writer and editor who has worked for many of the best-known magazines in Australia. He lives in the inner-Sydney suburb of Redfern. Talking about King of the Road’s main character, David Kingsgrove, he says, ‘In many ways David is who I'd like to be — physically fit, a loving uncle and a good friend, although he does have flaws. He doubts himself and lacks confidence, but he discovers his strength by being pushed to his most extreme limits.’
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Vanessa Huais a columnist for theSan Francisco Chronicleand the author of the novelA River of Starsand a story collection,Deceit and Other Possibilities. A National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellow, she has also received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and a Steinbeck Fellowship in Creative Writing, as well as awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, among others. She has filed stories from China, Burma, South Korea, and elsewhere, and her work has appeared in publications such asThe New York Times, The Washington Post, andThe Atlantic. She has taught most recently at the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers and the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Forbidden City is her newest novel.
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Erin La Rosahas written many highly engaging... tweets, as a social media manager. But on her way to writing romance, she's also published two humorous non-fiction books, Womanskills and The Big Redhead Book. Her most recent novel is For Butter or Worse. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three daughters (one human, two felines). Find her on Twitter and Instagram @erinlarosalit and on TikTok @erinlarosawrites.
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Sascha Rothchildis an Emmy-nominated screenwriter, who has written and produced lauded shows such asGLOW,The Bold Type,The Baby-Sitters Club, andThe Carrie Diaries. In 2015, she was named one ofVariety's “10 TV Writers to Watch.” Rothchild has written forLA Weekly, theLos Angeles Times,Elle,and theMiami Herald, and adapted her article, "How to Get Divorced by 30" into both a memoir and a screenplay for Universal Studios. She graduated from the honors program of Boston College summa cum laude, with a major in theater and screenwriting.Blood Sugaris her debut novel.
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In this bonus episode, Rachael Herron talks about staying enthralled with your work (even when you’re bored), how to approach a major revision, how to write a villain, and when you MIGHT want to send your book to agents, even if it’s not completely perfect yet.
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Maddie Dawson is the author of nine novels, including the bestselling Matchmaking for Beginners, and three non-fiction humor books about parenting, from when that used to be funny. She comesfrom a long line of Southern storytellers (also known as self-proclaimed bald-faced liars), but she's the only one who thought she'd try to make a living at it. She has three kids who grew up and now she lives with her husband in Guilford, Connecticut. Her most recent novel is The Magic of Found Objects.
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Sarra Cannon is the indie author of more than twenty-five Young Adult contemporary fantasy novels, including her bestselling Shadow Demons Saga. Her novels often stem from her own experiences growing up in the small town of Hawkinsville, Georgia, where she learned that being popular always comes at a price and relationships are rarely as simple as they seem.
With over three-quarters of a million books sold, Sarra is also passionate about helping fellow authors learn to self-publish in a way that puts joy and creativity at the forefront. She is the host of the successful YouTube channel, Heart Breathings, where she focuses on productivity and building positive momentum. Sarra currently lives in Dallas, Texas with her supportive husband and two young children.
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In this bonus mini-episode, Rachael Herron talks about when you should or shouldn’t write outside your own lived experience, about how to read carefully to improve your craft, and about what to look for when hiring a cover designer! These questions are brought to her by her Patrons, and you, too, can ask her any question you like! Link below!
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DeonnaKelli Sayed is an author, TEDx speaker, and performer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is the author ofParanormal Obsession: America’s Fascination with Ghosts & Hauntings, Spooks & Spirits.She is a contributor to the groundbreaking work, Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American-Muslim Women and her short stories and essays are featured in numerous online journals.Deonnais currently writing a supernatural thriller based in the Florida Panhandle. She is the PEN America North Carolina Piedmont Representative and works for the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Learn more atdeonnaiswriting.com.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
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A.K. Mulford is a bestselling fantasy author and former wildlife biologist who swapped rehabilitating monkeys for writing novels. She/they are inspired to create diverse stories that transport readers to new realms, making them fall in love with fantasy for the first time, or, all over again. She now lives in New Zealand with her husband and two young human primates, creating lovable fantasy characters and making ridiculous Tiktoks (@akmulfordauthor).
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
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What’s the difference between rewriting and revising? And what do you do when the existential monster of WHY AM I EVEN DOING THIS rears its ugly head? Join Rachael Herron as she talks about this and some other Big Things To Think About in your writing!
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
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CatherinePrendergastis a Professor of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fulbright Scholar. Interviewed by NPR andNew York Magazine, she has written on battles over school desegregation, anxieties over the global spread of English, and recognition of disability rights. Dr.Prendergast's previous (scholarly) books includeBuying Into English(University of Pittsburgh Press, 2008) andLiterary and Racial Justice(Southern Illinois University Press, 2003).The Gilded Edgeis her first work of narrative nonfiction. Originally from New Jersey, she now lives in central Illinois with her husband and son.
How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing.
Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers:
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