How Do You Writ‪e‬

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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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Ep. 075: Joanna Penn talks about The Healthy Writer

With her coauthor, Dr. Euan Lawson, Joanna Penn has just come out with a new book on living the writer’s life healthily – enjoy! Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F.Penn. She also writes…

Ep. 074: Alex Dolan on Crafting Characters

Alex Dolan talks about the nature of media consumption and how it’s reflected in today’s prose. Alex Dolan is the author of THE EUTHANIST and THE EMPRESS OF TEMPERA. He is also the host of “Thrill Seekers,” part of Authors on the Air Global Radio…

Ep. 073: Fábio M. Barreto on Overcoming the Fear of Finding the Best Words

Fábio M. Barreto talks about translation, writing in English, and how he sold the very first novel he ever wrote. Fábio M. Barreto is a fiction and science fiction author and translator. He was a movie journalist for 20 years in Brazil. His debut…

Ep. 072: Rachael on 2017 Achievements (and Failures) and 2018 Goals

2017: The Ups and Downs In this episode, Rachael Herron goes over all her 2017 achievements and ALSO all her failures! She talks about money, what she made and how she made it because she really believes in transparency on the financial side of…

Ep. 071: Zach Bohannon on Getting Out of the Writing Chair Occasionally

Zach Bohannon talks about cowriting, the new Scrivener, launch plans and mailing lists. Zach is a horror, science fiction, and fantasy author. His breakout post-apocalyptic zombie series, Empty Bodies, was a Amazon #1 bestseller. In addition, he is…

Ep. 070: Liz Fenton on Authoring Books with Her Best Friend

Liz Fenton talks about writing novels with her best friend and how to be careful about becoming too emotionally attached to your writing. Liz has written four novels, including THE GOOD WIDOW with Lisa Steinke, her best friend of over 25 years….

Ep. 069: Jeff and Will on Sharing a Podcast and Writing and Life

Jeff Adams and Will Knauss talk about not fearing your editor and various methods to deal with self-doubt and resistance. Jeff and Will are husbands, authors and podcasters based in Northern California. They write gay romances, sometimes together and…

Ep. 068: Antonia Murphy on Humor and Truth in Memoir

Antonia Murphy talks about her memoir, Dirty Chick, and various gross things that happen on a farm that might kill you. Antonia is the founder and director of The Bach (rhymes with “catch,”) an ethical escort agency in Whangarei, New Zealand. A San…

Ep. 067: Lorena Hughes On Trusting Yourself as a Writer

In this episode, Lorena Hughes talks about finding your own truth and determining what’s right for your writing by listening to yourself. Lorena was born and raised in Ecuador until moving to the U.S. at 18. She has a degree in fine arts and mass…

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