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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410 | The Black Herron Ep 17

In which Rachael and Sacha talk about how 2023 went (whew!) and how they’re planning for an EPIC 2024! Don’t miss this one! 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…

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409 | What Kind of Editing is ACTUALLY Essential?

Editor Damien Pitter blows Rachael’s MIND in this episode when he talks about the only way structure feels to a reader. She’s still reeling. Also on tap: what kind of editing is essential vs. skippable? And how the heck do you figure out when to hire an editor? After teaching students to understand and write…

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408 | How to Lure Your Muses with Leftie Aubé

Rachael talks about a shiny new idea that’s run her over with its wildness and scope and size, and then she chats with Leftie Aubé about how to enchant and beguile the muses. Don’t miss this one! Leftie Aubé is a horror writer who lives near Québec city. Her flash fiction story, CAN’T STAND IT…

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407 | The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now

Who said what, and WHY? Rachael talks with Jeff about how to write dialogue that readers will love. Also, she encourages you to join her in taking Monna McDiarmid’s course, Seven Rooms: Experiments in Delight-Taking and Peace-Making https://rachaelherron.com/sevenrooms. and if you’rea writer of color struggling to write your book, please reach out to Josee Smith…

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406 | The Annual Money Episode! What I Made and How I Made it as a Writer

The ever-popular, annual “How Much Did Money Rachael Make This Year?” episode! With multiple streams of income, Rachael made money from traditional publishing, self-publishing, audiobooks, Patreon, and (the biggest category), HUSTLE. Exactly how much? She’ll tell you today! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) You might need to…

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Ep. 403: Reality TV as a Writer’s Tool with Rachel Harrison

A good (no, a GREAT!) excuse to watch reality TV? Yep. Honestly, you’re going to love this conversation with Rachel Harrison on how to make our writing stronger and have fun at the same time. RachelHarrisonis the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a…

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Ep. 402: How Stunt Memoirs Can Change the World with Eve O. Schaub

Live a whole year trash-free? Oh, yeah. Eve O. Schaub and Rachael take on changing the world, one memoir at a time. Eve is chock full of incredible advice for both writing and living – don’t miss this one! Eve O. Schaub is an internationally published author and humorist. The author ofYear of No Sugar…

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Ep. 401: What’s Luck Got To Do With It? With Tori Anne Martin

Have you ever thought that it really might NOT be you? You’re going to love this episode with Tori Anne Martin about luck vs. work, and what really matters. Tori Anne Martin lives in New England where she collects pen names, tattoos, and hoodies in shades of gray and black. Previously, she collected degrees, including…

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404 | Ink In Your Veins

Yes, you ARE in the right place! Ink In Your Veins is the new name for How Do You Write (we’ll be rolling it all over in the New Year). New theme song – WOO! Bonus miniepisode: How to know what book to work on How to know when to quit working on a book…

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Ep. 400: How to Heal a Tired Writer’s Heart with Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott and Rachael talk about healing, bullet journaling, and (ahem) how long is TOO long a book? This episode will inspire you to not only write (a lot of words!) but also to take good care of that gorgeous writer’s heart of yours (by writing). Kate Elliott has been publishing science fiction and fantasy…

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