Write Or Die Podcast

Write Or Die Podcast

Hosted ByClaribel A. Ortega & Kat Cho

The Write or Die Podcast shares the real stories about what it takes to become an author – the gritty, infuriating, pull your hair out because it’s been years – stories of writers who didn’t give up despite it all, and are now living out their dream. It’s hosted by authors Claribel A. Ortega and Kat Cho and releases every other Monday!

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S4 E16: Alexis Castellanos & The Story Web We Weave

March 14, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:27:36 Comments Off on S4 E16: Alexis Castellanos & The Story Web We Weave

Claribel & Kat talk about Author-Reviewer “relationships” and what’s okay to do and what to stay away from. Then they interview debut graphic novelist, Alexis Castellanos about how she...

S4 E15: Deborah Falaye & Put Yourself Out There

February 28, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:20:17 Comments Off on S4 E15: Deborah Falaye & Put Yourself Out There

Claribel & Kat discuss their thoughts on jumping back into promoting their new books! Then they interview their PitchWars mentee about her upcoming seering fantasy debut, BLOOD SCION! ABOUT...

S4 E14: Malinda Lo & I Just Do Gay Things

February 14, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:32:37 Comments Off on S4 E14: Malinda Lo & I Just Do Gay Things

Claribel & Kat discuss how they decide on what project to work on next. And then they interview Award Winning and NYT Bestselling author, Malinda Lo, about her experience...

S4 E13: Write or Die Live

February 7, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:00:34 Comments Off on S4 E13: Write or Die Live

This is a bonus episode of Write or Die! Originally recorded live as part of DVCon (a free virtual writing conference for diverse creators), Claribel & Kat read your...

S4 E12: Wendy Xu & Shut Up, Do Your Work, & Stay Off Goodreads

January 31, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 00:47:20 Comments Off on S4 E12: Wendy Xu & Shut Up, Do Your Work, & Stay Off Goodreads

Claribel & Kat interview illustrator Wendy Xu about how she first got into illustrating comics, how her work in publishing prepared her for her publication journey, and advice on...

S4 E11: Sarah Raughley & Even Heroes Aren’t Perfect

January 17, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:02:40 Comments Off on S4 E11: Sarah Raughley & Even Heroes Aren’t Perfect

Claribel & Kat catch up with each other and talk about the emotional ups and downs of building an author career. (CW: brief discussion of trauma) Then they interview...

S4 E10: Akshaya Raman & A Bed Full of Snakes

January 3, 2022 Write Or Die Podcast 01:22:14 Comments Off on S4 E10: Akshaya Raman & A Bed Full of Snakes

Happy New Year! Claribel & Kat discuss some fun news in their author careers and chat about new year and resolutions. Then they interview debut author, Akshaya Raman about...

S4 E9: Claribel & Kat & WorD’s Last Holiday Episode!

December 13, 2021 Write Or Die Podcast 01:05:53 Comments Off on S4 E9: Claribel & Kat & WorD’s Last Holiday Episode!

This week, Claribel & Kat discuss what they learned about their writing and author journeys in 2021. Then they answer listener questions about how to survive querying, Self-publishing, how...

S4 E8: Maisie Chan & Danny Chung Has Two Titles

November 22, 2021 Write Or Die Podcast 01:05:53 Comments Off on S4 E8: Maisie Chan & Danny Chung Has Two Titles

Claribel & Kat discuss mentorship programs, both formal and informal! Then they chat with Maisie Chan about her experience publishing her debut Middle Grade and the differences between the...

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