Podcast: How Do You Write

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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Using a Freelance Developmental Editor While Still Writing Your Novel with May Cobb

Using an editor AS you’re writing! Don’t miss this conversation about something people often wonder about but rarely talk about! May Cobb is an award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. Her books have received attention from Book of The Month, The Today Show, and Oprah Daily…

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How to Quit Imposter Syndrome – with Lynne Thompson

On how to quit imposter syndrome (yes, it’s doable!) and on giving voice to the inanimate – you’ll love this episode! Lynne Thompson served as Los Angeles’ fourth Poet Laureate, 2021-2022. Thompson is the author of four collections of poetry, Beg No Pardon, Start With A Small Guitar, Fretwork, and most recently, Blue on a…

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Using Intuition Like a Muscle with Tara Sim

How to use intuition like a muscle – the more you use it the stronger it gets! Also: on shaking ideas out of your brain, and keeping the brain active when NOT thinking. Tara Sim is the author of The Dark Gods trilogy, the Scavenge the Stars duology, and the Timekeeper trilogy. She can typically…

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What’s Your Writing Expiration Date? with Natasha Daniels

What do you do with social anxiety and OCD? Write about it. Don’t miss this lovely chat with Natasha and Rachael! Natasha Daniels is a child anxiety & OCD therapist, who has battled her own anxiety throughout her life. She is the author of Social Skills Activities for Kids, It’s Brave to Be Kind, Anxiety…

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How to Celebrate Everything – Ally Nikolaus

Ally and Rachael talk about FUN and celebration as well as living (and thriving) without alcohol. Don’t miss this one! Ally Nikolaus is an award-winning filmmaker and author of the upcoming memoir, I’m Gay and Drink Water. Their memoir covers six years of their life from the time they were a freshman on the University…

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On Surprising Yourself with Danica Nava

Sheer fun! Danica Nava talks about the joy of writing fanfic while young, and how to surprise yourself! Danica Nava is an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and works as an Executive Assistant in the tech industry. She has her MBA from USC Marshall School of Business. She currently lives in Southern California with…

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Give Your Inner Critic an Important Job with AJ Harper

This is one of Rachael’s favorite episodes of the year – don’t miss this incredible chat with AJ Harper, author of the phenomenal Write a Must Read! AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand and make a significant impact…

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Write a Book Based Only on a Title with Elyssa Friedland

Why writing a book based on just a title might be a great idea! Also, keeping track of details, struggling with reveals, character building, not reading reviews and NOT killing yourself on promo – enjoy all of this with Elyssa Friedland! Elyssa Friedland is the USA Today bestselling author of six novels and one picture…

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