How Do You Write

How Do You Writ‪e‬

Hosted ByRachael Herron

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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The Black Herron 31

April 1, 2025 How Do You Write 54:52 Comments Off on The Black Herron 31

In which we talk about Rachael’s new Ink Village and Sacha’s warehouse shenanigans! 🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for the details! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE! Ink In...

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9 Lessons Learned from 9 Years of Full-Time Writing

March 27, 2025 How Do You Write 28:19 Comments Off on 9 Lessons Learned from 9 Years of Full-Time Writing

9 Lessons Learned from 9 Years of Full-Time Writing! Join Rachael as she shares what she’s learned from being a writer full time. 🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for...

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Have a Different Creative Outlet, with Elizabeth Becker

March 20, 2025 How Do You Write 38:57 Comments Off on Have a Different Creative Outlet, with Elizabeth Becker

Also: writing about human truths, and the importance of having a second set of eyes on your work at the right time! ELIZABETH BECKER is a former pediatric nurse...

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On Being Fluent in the Language of Fiction, with Isa Arsén

March 14, 2025 How Do You Write 32:37 Comments Off on On Being Fluent in the Language of Fiction, with Isa Arsén

Also, the importance of enjoying other people’s work! Isa Arsén is a certified bleeding heart and audio engineer based in South Texas, where she lives with her spouse and...

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Make It Easy to Show Up for Your Writing, with Josee Smith

March 8, 2025 How Do You Write 36:21 Comments Off on Make It Easy to Show Up for Your Writing, with Josee Smith

It’s not selfish to write! Here’s why. JoseeSmith is an indie author and book coach for working moms who want to finish the novel of their dreams. She achieved...

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The Black Herron Episode 30

March 3, 2025 How Do You Write 55:20 Comments Off on The Black Herron Episode 30

In which we talk about Sacha’s new empire and how Rachael is enjoying herself (could we just say this for every episode? It’s possible!) 🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here...

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On Circling the Laptop, with Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

February 27, 2025 How Do You Write 45:02 Comments Off on On Circling the Laptop, with Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

Do you also circle the laptop like it might be venomous? You’ll love this episode! Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is the author of Every Moment Since and 9 previous novels....

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On Finding Your Deepest Reason for Writing, with Tiffany Yates Martin

February 20, 2025 How Do You Write 53:09 Comments Off on On Finding Your Deepest Reason for Writing, with Tiffany Yates Martin

Tiffany Yates Martin always brings the real talk and also the kind talk. Here we go deep on how to get out of being stuck and not burning out...

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On the Magic of Books that Make You Want to Write, with Sophie Berti

February 13, 2025 How Do You Write 42:14 Comments Off on On the Magic of Books that Make You Want to Write, with Sophie Berti

How do you keep the magic alive when writing? Sophie Berti lives in California. Find her hiking in the foothills, chasing her kid around the beach, making tea, or...

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