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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Ep. 065: Michelle Spiva on How to Grab Your Reader Instantly

In this episode, the amazing Michelle Spiva shares the 5 essential things she does to make sure her books are the ultimate page turners. Define, harness, and propel your unique creative brilliance. That’s what you’ll discover during an encounter…

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Ep. 064: Chloe Adler on Not Limiting Yourself in Your Writing

Chloe Adler talks about changing tastes in writing (and avocados), keeping it fresh, and not limiting yourself in your writing. Chloe Adler lives in foggy Northern California under an assumed name with her dead fish Larry and a bouncy bunny…

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Ep. 063: Ryan J. Pelton on Why Editing as You Go Can Be a Viable Option

Ryan J. Pelton talks about revising as you go (at which Rachael gasps) and what it means to be a Hard Hat Creative. Ryan is a pastor, writer, and founder of Rock House Publishing. Ryan has written fourteen non fiction and fiction titles (under…

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Ep. 062: Donika Kelly on How to Bring Physicality Into Your Work

Donika Kelly is a delightful ball of energy who is more prone to stability when it comes to her writing than any cliched poet’s angst, and it’s lovely to listen to her talk about how she stays inspired to do her best work. Donika Kelly is the…

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Ep. 061: Olivia Dunn on What it Means to Do Two More Drafts

Olivia Dunn talks to Rachael Herron about the best and worst writing advice she ever got (which turns out to the be the same thing, on writing two more drafts) on this episode of How Do You Write. Listen or watch now! Olivia Dunn is a Visiting…

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Ep. 060: Rachael Herron with 3 Writing Tips You’ve Never Heard Before

Rachael Herron gives 3 tips to help you get to the page, daily. These are tips she doesn’t see many other people talking about, and she wants to share them with you. Listen or watch now! How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes…

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Ep. 059: Amy Bernhard On Getting a Little Uncomfortable with Our Writing (While Still Finding Joy)

Amy Bernhard talks about finding the new joy in the process of writing and about putting ourselves in situations in which we feel a little uncomfortable, in order to have something new to write about. Amy is a writer whose essays appear in The Rumpus,…

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Ep. 058: Karen Dionne on Not Being Afraid to Try New Things in Your Writing

Karen Dionne talks to Rachael about her FABULOUS new book (Rachael loved it) and what it’s like when a writer really has a room of her own (the answer might surprise you!).  Karen Dionne is the author of the dark psychological suspense novel The…

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Ep. 057: Rachael Herron on Why You Should be a Liar and a Thief

Rachael Herron was born to lie — and guess what? It’s a hallmark of many creative types. Turns out, dissembling is actually good for your creative brain. Caught in a lie? Blame your creativity! On this episode, Rachael gives you on of her Patreon…

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