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Ink in Your Veins

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Going from Indie to Trad with Amy Pennza

Amy Pennza talks about the ways indie differs from traditional publishing, as well as dishing about her favorite hack for getting rid of echoes in our writing! Amy Pennza is a USA Today Bestselling Author of steamy fantasy romance. After becoming a lawyer because everyone insisted writing wasn’t a “real job,” she stubbornly wrote anyway—and is delighted to have proved them wrong. She’s grateful to…

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How to Trust Your Future Self, with Naima Coster

Naima Coster talks about how to trust that future writer self, about crafting beginnings that hold the seeds of the book, and about leaving behind the pages that we don’t need anymore. Naima Coster is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honor. Her novel, What’s Mine and Yours, was a Read with Jenna pick and named a best book of the year…

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How to Be in Conversation with the Greats, with Dimitry Elias Léger

Dimitry Elias Léger is the author of God Loves Haiti, a finalist for the PEN Open Book Award. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Fortune, Granta, The Miami Herald, Literary Hub, The Millions, and The Source. Beyond his writing, Léger studied geopolitics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and served as an advisor to the United Nations for a decade. He lives between…

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Recognizing Your Personal Writing Turning Points, with Jaclyn Moriarty

Jaclyn Moriarty talks about self-doubt, the difficulty of making decisions, and the fun of figuring out time travel in this delightful chat! Jaclyn Moriarty is the award-winning author of books for readers of all ages. One of the talented and popular Moriarty sisters (including Liane and Nicola), Jaclyn lives in Sydney, Australia, along with her teenage son. Time Travel for Beginners is her most…

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The Black Herron 46

In which Sacha talks about her SOPs for writing, and Rachael marvels at how different the two of them are 😂 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) 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…

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Writing Thrills WITH Romance, with Tiffany Crum

Tiffany Crum’s first novel is a breakout success, but it wasn’t a straight line getting there. How did she do it? She tells us here. Tiffany Crum grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison. A longtime Californian, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband, two sons, and dogs, and spends her free time trying to keep her vegetable garden alive. Her debut novel, This…

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Verbs as the Secret Soul of Language, with Sarah L. Kaufman

If you’re wanting to make your writing stronger (immediately), don’t skip this one! Better, stronger verbs will change everything! Sarah L. Kaufman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, a writing teacher, and an award-winning author. Her newest book is VERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing . Sarah was the chief dance critic of The Washington Post, where…

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The Too-Many Possibilities of a First Draft, with Meredith Doench

Meredith Doench talks about how to move forward with a first draft (even when you think you should stop) and why it might be the most important thing you do! Meredith is the queer crime writer of the Luce Hansen sapphic thriller series and the stand-alone novels, Never Say Die and Whereabouts Unknown. She is an avid armchair detective and amateur web sleuth who loves all things mystery. Doench’s…

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On Character Being King, with Ember Mae

Ember Mae talks about how to create a compelling character, and also talks about how to run a successful Kickstarter! Ember Mae writes books where found family thrives, pets scheme, and laughter is always off-leash. She writes cozy mysteries and holiday romcoms, and one day plans to mix those two genres together. She writes cozy and romantic books that will have you laughing, swooning, and crying…

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Vibes-based Chaos Writing, with Darby Bozeman

Darby Bozeman’s first book has just come out, and this is a wonderful celebration of writing on the more chaotic side! Darby Bozeman grew up in Portland, Oregon, but she’s spent the better part of her adult life in the South. She has a master’s in teaching from the University of Georgia and she taught middle school English for five years. When she’s not reading or writing, she loves acting in…

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The Black Herron 45

In which Sacha admits a productive breakdown and Rachael talks about Italy! 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) 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…

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Unlock Your Writing by Changing the Format, with Emily Wood

Join us for this lovely episode in which Emily Wood talks about the magic of using a different format (scriptwriting!) for unlocking stuckness, as well as sharing about the best launch day ever! Emily Wood was born and raised in rural Southern Ontario, Canada, where her days were spent as a stereotypical horse girl and her nights as the quintessential bookworm. The former journalist and newspaper…

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