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Ink in Your Veins

420 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 132 ratings

How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle 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 Write)

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419 | Write Till You Cry with Ken Guidroz

March 22, 2024 00:48 - 36 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ken Guidroz is a debut memoirist. 14 years ago he wrote the go-to book for his profession, Beyond the 401(k). But this is his first personal work. And it is personal. It is honest. In the book, Letters to My Son in Prison, he lays out the challenges he had in his marriage, the difficulties of connecting with a son in prison, and the long road back to finding God outside the four walls of religion. Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to ...

418 | How to Survive the Post-Publishing Crash with Sarah-Jane Collins

March 14, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 25.4 MB

What’s the post-publishing crash, and why aren’t we talking about it more?  Sarah-Jane Collins is a writer, editor, and journalist from Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia, who moved to New York by way of Gadigal land (Sydney), and Naarm (Melbourne). Her work has appeared in the Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, Meanjin, Overland, and others. She has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University. Her fiction has won the Overland Fair Australia Prize and been short-listed for other awards. Although New...

417 | How to Not Quit Writing by Accident

March 14, 2024 00:40 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MB

EPIC bonus Q&A episode, featuring questions from Patrons: How do I write when I’m scared of screwing it all up? How many agents should I query? How are you supposed to afford self-publishing, if you go that way? How can I figure out what to learn next? What goes in front and back matter? Should I presell a book two?  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 e...

416 | How to End Your Book with Jennifer Lang

March 07, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MB

Two surprising and awesome ways to actually END your book!  A California transplant in Tel Aviv, Jennifer Lang teaches writing and yoga. She's American by birth, Israeli by choice, and French by marriage. Award-winning Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature is her first book and Landed: A yogi's memoir in pieces & poses will follow in October 2024. Her essays have appeared in Under the Sun, Ascent, Hippocampus, and forthcoming in Consequence, among others. A Pushcart Prize and Best Am...

415 | The Black Herron 18

February 29, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

In which Sacha reveals to Rachael an amazing secret that she hasn't told anyone but her partner up till NOW. 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 Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more. ✏️ Can I email you some writing help? http://...

414 | Channeling the Muse with Renée Hartleib

February 29, 2024 11:09 - 29 minutes - 22.9 MB

In which Rachael and Renée Hartleib talk about channeling the muse, but not in a weird way - more like a workaday way. Plus, why you SHOULD take a solo writing retreat! Renée Hartleib is a Canadian author, writer, editor, and writing mentor. She has published short fiction, and most recently a non-fiction book entitled Writing Your Way: A 40-Day Path of Self-Discovery. She is passionate about aiding and inspiring creatives and offers both online programs and one-on-one support for writers ...

413 | How to Use a Book Launch for Social Proof with Helen B. Scheuerer

February 22, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 27.1 MB

In which Rachael’s mind is blown by Helen’s launch techniques, and she might just be able to get behind doing a real-live launch next time!  Helen B. Scheuerer is the bestselling fantasy author of the series, The Oremere Chronicles, Curse of the Cyren Queen and The Legends of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. She also publishes advice for authors with her nonfiction series, Books For Career Authors. Helen’s love ...

412 | On Launching into the New with Jennifer Louden

February 15, 2024 11:20 - 34 minutes - 26.4 MB

The always-vibrant Jen Louden rocks the podcast this week with her stories of moving bravely into amazing new worlds. She’s inspiring and exciting, and you don’t want to miss this fan favorite!  For 28 years and counting, best-selling author and passionate teacher Jennifer Louden has been a leading voice on self-care and creative transformation. Jen has appeared on hundreds of media platforms, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her insights on wellness, mindfulness, creativity, and leading a...

411 | Don’t Wait Too Long to Get Writing Feedback! with Jenna Adams

February 08, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 22.2 MB

Why you might not want to wait TOO long to get (specific, good) feedback on your writing! Jenna Adams lives in London and writes from her third-floor flat which is covered in plants. She is a regular contributor at The Book Network and Can I Stray is her first novel. Jenna is passionate about exploring mental health, consent, and codependency in her writing. You can find out more about her work on Twitter (@JennaAdamsBooks), Instagram (@jennadamsbooks), TikTok (@jennadamsbooks)or her websi...

410 | The Black Herron Ep 17

February 01, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 45.6 MB

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 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. ✏️ Can I email ...

409 | What Kind of Editing is ACTUALLY Essential?

January 25, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 stories for more than twenty years as an international educator and counselor, Damien Pitter now has a small business editing and coaching adult writers to help them find and tell thei...

408 | How to Lure Your Muses with Leftie Aubé

January 18, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 37.6 MB

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 ANYMORE, was published in the collection WHEREVER WE ROAM, where it was chosen as an honorable mention. She is the host of Leftie Aubé's Writing Podcast, where she shares her writing journey with vul...

407 | The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now

January 11, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 43.2 MB

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’re a writer of color struggling to write your book, please reach out to Josee Smith on Instagram for free coaching! http://instagram.com/joseesmithbookcoach Jeff Elkins is a writer, podcaster, and writing coach. H...

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

January 04, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embra...

405 | The Black Herron Ep 16

January 04, 2024 02:04 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

In which Rachael and Sacha talk about Sacha’s INCREDIBLE experience at 20 Books to 50K, and how her latest launch went, as well as Rachael’s NaNoWriMo joy!  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...

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

December 28, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 26.3 MB

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. Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared in Guernica, Electric Literature's Recommended Reading, as an Audible Origi...

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

December 21, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 of Year of No Sugar (2014) and Year of No Clutter (2017); her forthcoming third family memoir is Year of No Garbage (April 22 Earth Day, 2023). She has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show, Fox & Friends, USA Today...

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

December 14, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MB

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 a doctorate in psychology where she studied interpersonal power, consent, and sexual assault. She much prefers writing romance. If you can't find her online, it's because she...

404 | Ink In Your Veins

December 13, 2023 21:16 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

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 Sign up for 90 Days to Done here: https://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone Sign up for 90 Day Revision here: https://rachaelherron.com/revision Recommended: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke: https://amzn.to/46...

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

December 07, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 41.8 MB

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 for over thirty years with a particular focus in immersive world building and epic stories of adventure & transformative cultural change. She’s written epic fantasy, space opera, sc...

Ep. 399: Stocking the Word Graveyard with Sarah Hawley

December 04, 2023 01:20 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MB

What's a word graveyard? When should you take a bath and let go of perfectionism? These are important issues, and you're going to love the answers.  Sarah Hawley is an author of romance and fantasy novels. She was a winner of #RevPit 2018, and her short stories and articles have been published by Hooked, Slackjaw, the Belladonna Comedy, and Points in Case. She co-hosts the Wicked Wallflowers Club podcast about romance fiction, which was featured on Entertainment Weekly. Sarah has both a BA ...

Ep. 398: The Black Herron Ep 15

November 30, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MB

Feelings, Nothing More Than Stupid FEELINGS In which Sacha and Rachael talk about the utter sheer stupidity of feelings, what they mean, and how they can (maybe?) be managed. Don’t miss this one! Heartfelt and sweary! 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 th...

Ep. 397: All Ink, No Drink - with Barbara O’Neal

November 23, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 26.7 MB

DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Internationally bestselling author Barbara O'Neal talks with Rachael about what quitting drinking has done for not only her writing but her life. It's rare to pull back these kinds of curtains as artists. Pull up a chair and your drink of choice (we won't judge, ever). And if you're looking for resources on quitting drinking, there's an AA meeting near you: https://www.aa.org/aa-around-the-world or check out The Luckiest Club here: https://www.theluckiestclub.com/ B...

Ep. 396: How to Write 103 Books (and Counting!) with PD Workman

November 17, 2023 05:49 - 37 minutes - 28.3 MB

P.D. Workman is a working machine. 103 books and counting? Don't miss this! Plus: a chat with patron Jillian who has questions about Nano and morning routines! P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award, and has published over 100 mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books. Workman loves writing about the underdog, who the reader may love or hate. She has been prais...

Ep. 395: How to Center the Memoir Reader with Jennie Nash

November 16, 2023 01:42 - 50 minutes - 39 MB

Jennie Nash KNOWS memoir, and more than that, she knows how to do the most important thing of all: to center the reader. Don't miss 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 certification, and ongoing support for coaches while they launch and build their businesses. Jennie’s own clients have landed top agents, six-figure book deals, and spots on the New Yo...

Ep. 394: Reclaim Your Brain From Social Media with Uzma Jalaluddin

November 10, 2023 02:09 - 38 minutes - 29.9 MB

Is it possible? Should we even try to detox from social media? What effect does it have on our writing if we do?  Uzma Jalaluddin is the author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On. A high school teacher, she is also a Toronto Star columnist and a contributor to The Atlantic. Her first novel was optioned for film by Pascal Pictures and her second novel was optioned for film by Kaling International and Amazon Studios. She lives in Toronto with her family. Learn more online uzmajalaludd...

Ep. 393: The Black Herron Ep 14

October 31, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Imposter Syndrome, Ahoy! Sacha Black and Rachael Herron talk about plans for the next quarter, and about how to regain yourself after suffering imposter system. Is it possible? If so, how do you start? Join us! 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 chai...

NANO WITH ME! Time-sensitive! - Ep. 392: The Word Because with Nigar Alam

October 30, 2023 22:39 - 32 minutes - 25.3 MB

Time-sensitive! Do you want to do NaNoWriMo with me? Go HERE: http://rachaelherron.com/nanowithme - we’ll write in Zoom together and have a PARTY at the end, when we all WIN NANO! Come join us!  Also, enjoy this fabulous episode with an amazing writer!! Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Nigar Alam spent her childhood in Turkey, Nigeria, Italy, Kenya, Indonesia, and the United States before returning to Karachi. With an MBA and CPA, she has worked in both brand management and auditing. Currently, A...

Ep. 391: On Owning a VERY Special Book with Qin Sun Stubis

October 26, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 35.1 MB

For the past 15 years, Qin Sun Stubis has been a newspaper columnist and writes poems, essays, short stories, and original Chinese tall tales inspired by traditional Asian themes. Her writing is inflected with both Eastern and Western flavors in ways that transcend geography to touch hearts and reveal universal truths. Her memoir, Once Our Lives, is her most recent release.  How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers...

Ep. 390: Premise Vs. Plot with Sarah Adler

October 19, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 30.6 MB

Sarah and Rachael talk about premise (whee!) vs plot (uh-oh). Also, Rachael answers mini-coach questions on finding an editor and how to actually manage Scrivener and Word documents so that you don’t get confused! Sarah Adler writes romantic comedies about lovable weirdos finding their happily ever afters. She lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter and spends an inordinate amount of her time yelling at her mischievous cat to stop opening the kitchen cabinets. Mrs. Nash’s Ashes ...

Ep. 389: How to Face Your Writing Fears with Ashley Wilda

October 12, 2023 11:16 - 28 minutes - 22 MB

Scared? Don't be (or really, that's okay). Being scared and writing around and toward it is where the magic happens. Enjoy this conversation with Ashley! Ashley Wilda is an author living in eastern Virginia. She particularly enjoys writing young adult fiction and poetry but loves reading any work whose words sing and whisper magic to the reader. Her debut novel The Night Fox, a YA magical realism tale written in poetry and prose, comes out with Penguin Random House in 2023. In addition to ...

Ep. 388: Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn

October 12, 2023 01:02 - 43 minutes - 33.8 MB

A really exciting episode today! Joanna Penn and I talk about her NEW writing book about The Shadow, something she's a veritable expert in. This is for you if you want to go deep with your writing (and yourself). Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Writing the Shadow is her next non-fic...

Ep. 387: The Magic of Post-Its with Julie Carrick Dalton

October 05, 2023 11:38 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MB

As a journalist, Julie Carrick Dalton has published more than a thousand articles in The Boston Globe, BusinessWeek, The Hollywood Reporter, Orion Magazine, Electric Literature, and other publications. A Tin House and Bread Loaf alum, and graduate of GrubStreet’s Novel Incubator, Dalton holds a master’s degree in literature and creative writing from Harvard Extension School. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of writing fiction in the age of climate crisis. A mom to four kids and two dog...

Ep. 386: The Black Herron Episode 13

October 01, 2023 22:41 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Rest is hard... but is it worth it? Today, Rachael and Sacha talk about rest (and how to do it, lol) and about the book Smart Brevity, which they both recommend. Whether they’ll put the principles into practice, though, remains to be seen. Enjoy! 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 oth...

Ep. 385: Find Your Book’s GPS with Katrina Kittle

September 28, 2023 11:24 - 38 minutes - 29.2 MB

Katrina Kittle’s newest novel Morning in This Broken World, released September 1, 2023 and was an Amazon First Reads pick for August. Katrina is the author of four other novels for adults—Traveling Light, Two Truths & a Lie, Kindness of Strangers, and The Blessings of the Animals—and one novel for tweens, Reasons to Be Happy. The Kindness of Strangers was a BookSense pick and was the Fiction winner for the 2006 Great Lakes Book Awards. She teaches creative writing in the Dayton area and onli...

Ep. 384: When To Put Your Writing Down with Ren DeStefano

September 21, 2023 12:27 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MB

Ren DeStefano lives in Connecticut, where she was born and raised. When she’s not writing thrillers, she’s listening to true crime podcasts and crocheting way too many blankets. Learn more at laurendestefano.com and follow Ren on Instagram (@laurendestefanoauthor). How I'll Kill You is her most recent novel. 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 insig...

Ep. 383: The Beauty of Lowering Your Standards with Jesse Q. Sutanto

September 14, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20 MB

Jesse Q Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure out how to say that without sounding obnoxious. Jesse has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. She used to game but with two little ones and a husband, she no longer has time for hobbies. She aspires to one day find one (1) hobby. I’m Not D...

Ep. 382: Why to Not Show EVERYTHING with Shay Galloway

September 07, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 30.7 MB

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,...

Ep. 381: How to Start Your Book with Jennifer Herrera

August 31, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MB

Jennifer Herrera is 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 Ra...

Ep. 380: Lessons Learned from Failing to Sell a Book with Kitty Zeldis

August 24, 2023 12:05 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MB

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...

Ep. 379: Harness Writing Sprint Power with Jenn McKinlay

August 17, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MB

Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling 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 P...

Ep. 378: Using Different Mediums to Help with Revision with Kristen Bird

August 10, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 26.1 MB

Kristen Bird lives 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: Explo...

Ep. 377: Bonus Episode - Should I Revise My Book for an Agent?

August 06, 2023 23:35 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MB

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: * Narrative distance in memoir * When to hire an editor * How to revise a first draft * 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 fi...

Ep. 376: The Black Herron Episode Ep. 12

August 04, 2023 01:37 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

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 writ...

Ep. 375: How to Celebrate Every Shot You Take with Edward Giordano

August 03, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 43.1 MB

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...

Ep. 374: Why You Should Skip Ahead with Nalini Singh

July 27, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MB

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 Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is 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 i...

Ep. 373: How to Beat Writer's Block with Jayne Ann Krentz

July 20, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 30.5 MB

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....

Ep. 372: Your Writing Should Be Messy with Hanna Halperin

July 13, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 28 MB

Hanna Halperin is the author of Something 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 in The Kenyon Review, n+1, New Ohio Review, and Joyland. 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 O...

Episode 371: The Black Herron Episode 11

July 01, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

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 inspi...

Ep. 370: Why You Should Write with Friends with Katlyn Duncan

June 29, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MB

Katlyn Duncan 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 ho...

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