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How to Manage Creative Anxiety May 25, 2023

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For writers, creative anxiety is almost unavoidable. It can make us doubt ourselves, our work, and whether we should continue—which makes it critical that we learn how to manage it.

There are plenty of different techniques out there, and in this week's episode, host Rhonda Douglas share techniques she finds make a big difference, and walks us through implementing them in our own writing lives.

Playing, Plotting, and Pantsing with Gail Anderson-Dargatz May 19, 2023

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Writers, do you make sure you take time to play? No? Well today’s guest, Gail Anderson-Dargatz, is here to tell us why we should.

In fact, she’ll tell us about four Ps that are very important—play (of course), passive protags, planning, and pantsing. With the right know-how, we can make our stories stronger, and shorten our writing time. As Gail says, a clear map can take us from nine years writing a draft to one.

He Doesn't Know Anything: Interview with Michael Blouin May 11, 2023

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Don’t let the title mislead you—author Michael Blouin knows a lot. Specifically, he knows a lot about persistence, and how it can impact your writing life forever.

Michael’s learned firsthand how almost giving up could have cost him big, and how we can’t let rejection bog us down. After all, sometimes all it takes to change everything is one acceptance letter, and the next thing you know, your writing is going to the moon!

Behind the Scenes of a Small Literary Press May 04, 2023

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In the world of publishing, small and independent presses don’t get nearly enough love. Large publishing houses may have all the metaphorical glitz and glamour, but working with an independent press has its own advantages.

Aimée Parent Dunn, owner of Palimpsest Press, tells us what working with an independent press is like, from manuscript selection to the book’s release. Take some notes—you might learn that getting published by a small press is exactly right for you!

On Grace & Self-Compassion Apr 27, 2023

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As writers, we have tons of tools at our disposal. Strategies, motivation, beloved writing utensils or software…

But many writers are missing an incredibly valuable tool—self-compassion. In this solo episode, host Rhonda Douglas shares how we as writers can use just a little bit of grace and self-compassion to create a writing life we love.

We need to make writing enjoyable if we want to love our craft. What better way to do that than showing ourselves some kindness when we write?

Loving Independence: On Self-Publishing, with Emma Dhesi Apr 20, 2023

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Indie publishing. Does that send shivers up your spine, or leave you buzzing with excitement?

For author Emma Dhesi, it’s definitely excitement. Becoming a self-published (also known as Indie) author is a fascinating process, and one that requires a lot of learning.

But as Emma’s published books show, it’s one we can learn, and it gives us plenty of options and benefits that traditional publishing doesn’t. In fact, Indie publishing might be YOUR perfect publishing path.

How to Find the Focus to Write Apr 14, 2023

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Focus is both a great boon and a great curse to writers. We need it, but finding it can be difficult… and that was before we lived in a world built to distract us!

Luckily, there are specific techniques we can use to improve our focus. All we have to do is commit to being focused, and learn the techniques that work for us—taught this week by our podcast host, Rhonda Douglas.

On Writing and Failure: Interview with Stephen Marche Apr 06, 2023

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In his new book, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required to Endure the Life of a Writer, author Stephen Marche argues that writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it.

Join me for this interview as we talk about facing rejection, artistic failure and continuing to write anyway. (And we go on a little tangent about AI there at the end!)

Inspiration from the Compost Heap: Interview with Frances Boyle Mar 30, 2023

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The writing process has many critical aspects, but a very important one often falls to the wayside: writing community.

Today’s episode features poet and short fiction author Frances Boyle, who tells us the ins and outs of her experience with the writing community. We’ll learn about the value of writing groups, connections in the community, how to approach rejections and how Frances finds inspiration in the compost heap.

Being a writer can feel lonely and difficult, but it doesn’t have to. There’s always ways for us to find and connect with community.

Tent Poles: Structuring Writing and Life with Elisabeth de Mariaffi Mar 23, 2023

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For writers, it’s not just a work-life balance—it’s a work-life-writing balance. And we have advice for finding yours!

In this interview, we learn about Elisabeth de Mariaffi’s journey of finding time to write while working, being a mom, and rolling with life’s punches. And of course, we get tips for writing literary thrillers, ones Elisabeth herself discovered while writing The Devil You Know.

Maybe organizing your writing life can be thrilling too!

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