In which Sacha Black and Rachael Herron talk about * the launch of a new pen name and how Ruby Roe is faring in the world * how we're STILL reading Financial Feminist, Tori Dunlap: https://amzn.to/3DqE2Qc * how we're making the world better * the magic of 500 words of a day! Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://p...
Apr 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 353
Food and lifestyle journalist Layla Khoury-Hanold has written for Food52, Food Network, Refinery29, The Chicago Tribune, VinePair, and The James Beard Foundation. Living in six countries before age 15 cultivated her obsession with food, from grape leaves at her Lebanese grandma’s table to escargots in Paris, haggis in Scotland, and fish cheeks in Indonesia. Prior to becoming a professional writer, she studied fashion marketing in Paris and worked as a PR assistant for Food Network, where no pres...
Mar 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 352
J Thorn and Rachael reunite in a catchup episode that will inspire you to keep going! Don’t miss this writing duo playing their favorite hits! 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. Joi...
Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 351
Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and workshop leader. He is the author of several books of poems, the memoir “Beamish Boy,” and “Writing as a Path to Awakening" (Sounds True, 2017). Albert received an MFA in Photography/New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute. He worked as a California Poet in the Schools for many years and served as poet laureate of Marin County, California from 2008-2010. He has shared the stage and presented with U. S Poet Laure...
Mar 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 350
In thi s bonus mini-episode, Rachael answers questions from her patrons about what to do when the shiny new ideas are just too shiny for their own good. Also: Can you use the 500 Words a Day Challenge to write a memoir? And: Revision tips and tricks! Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling autho...
Mar 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 349
Helen Scheuerer i s the fantasy author of the bestselling trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles and the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. She has also published advice for authors with her debut nonfiction book, 'How To Write A Successful Series'. Helen holds a creative writing degree and a Masters of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zea...
Mar 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 348
Eleanor Shearer is a mixed-race writer living in London, where she works as a Researcher at a think tank called the Institute for Government. She is Jeanette Winterson’s goddaughter. River Sing Me Home is her debut 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. 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 ...
Feb 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 347
Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word Story. He recently published The Art of Brevity: Crafting the Very Short Story. He's also published Fissures, a collection of 100-word stories; the short story collection All the Comfort Sin Can Provide; Nothing Short Of: Selected Tales from 100 Word Story (as editor); and Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo. His stories have appeared in dozen...
Feb 16, 2023•43 min•Ep. 346
May-lee Chai is the author of the American Book Award–winning story collection Useful Phrases for Immigrants and ten other books. Her prize-winning short prose has been published widely, including in the New England Review, Missouri Review, Seventeen, The Rumpus, ZYZZYVA, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, and the San Francisco Chronicle. The recipient of an NEA fellowship in prose, Chai is an associate professor in the Creative Writing Department at San Francisco State University. TOMO...
Feb 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 345
Violet De Luna is a recovering – sometimes – attorney in Miami, FL. She prefers storytelling to legalese, as well as an open heart over the analytical mind. Violet has found that when her heart and mind work as one, that's where the magic happens, and she is on a lifelong (and often unsuccessful) journey to connect them both. Her first book titled, "Walking Each Other Home" was published in January 2023. You can find her at her website www.violetdeluna.com How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the p...
Feb 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 344
In this exciting episode, Sacha reveals her pen name to Rachael (gasp!) and they plot world domination for next year, along with their Great Plan for Learning in 2023. They talk about Happy Money, and plan to read Everything Connects, Faisal Hoque for next month’s chat. SPOILER - THEY DID NOT READ THIS because it was too boring. Don't read it. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg Rachael can be YOUR ...
Jan 31, 2023•58 min
Peggy Orenstein i s the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Boys & Sex , Girls & Sex , and Cinderella Ate My Daughter . Her newly-released memoir is Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, And Making the World's Ugliest Sweater . A frequent contributor to The New York Times , Peggy has also written for such publications as The Washington Post , The Atlantic, New York , and The New Yorker and has contributed commentaries to NPR's Al...
Jan 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 342
A.M. Mason is an American writer living in South Korea with her husband and cat. Growing up first outside of Chicago and then in Phoenix, she loves to explore new regions and cities, always looking for supernatural lying just beneath the surface and in the shadows. She writes spicy paranormal romance and urban fantasy with dominant alpha men and strong sassy women. Her new novel, Kiss of a Hellish Prince, is out now. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Ex...
Jan 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 341
Nat Connors is a romantic comedy writer, medical scientist and dance teacher, and creator of the Kindletrends newsletter for genre fiction authors. Kindletrends started when Nat got fed up with trying to make sense of the Kindle Store, and wanted a no-nonsense summary of the most important information. Nat shared it with author friends, and now wants to share it with the author community as a whole. Nat works at writing every day, and uses this information to write, publish and launch their own ...
Jan 12, 2023•43 min•Ep. 340
In this annual episode, Rachael reveals what she made and how in 2022. From book sales (self and trad) to teaching and Patreon, all the details are here. 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 other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own ...
Jan 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 339
You're gonna love this one! Sacha and Rachael talking about HOW TO FAIL by Elizabeth Day and their new project - the Book of Do! 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. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 338
Jasmine Guillory i s a New York Times bestselling author; her novels include The Wedding Date, the Reese's Book Club selection The Proposal, and By The Book. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, and she is a frequent book contributor on The Today Show. She lives in Oakland, California. Drunk on Love 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 wit...
Dec 29, 2022•42 min
Thien-Kim Lam writes stories about Vietnamese characters who smash stereotypes and find their happy endings. A recovering Type-Asian, she guzzles cà phê sữa đá, PRNOUNCED caffee su dah makes art, and bakes her feelings to stay sane. Thien-Kim is also the founder of Bawdy Bookworms , a subscription box that pairs sexy romances with erotic toys. She’s been featured on Jezebel, NPR, BBC America, and Glamour. Her debut novel Happy Endings is now available, and her forthcoming book will be released i...
Dec 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 336
In this bonus episode, Rachael talks about how to use (or not use!) TikTok and Shopify, as well as sharing an email that made her heart grow three sizes. 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 f...
Dec 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 335
Natalia Molina is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She is currently serving as Interim Director of Research at the Huntington, temporarily stepping down from its Board of Governors while a search for a new director is underway. Her own research explores the intertwined histories of race, place, gender, culture, and citizenship. She is the author of the award-winning books, How Race Is Made in America: Immigrat...
Dec 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 334
This is a hard thing to talk about, writers. What if your beautiful book isn’t selling? What do you do next? How do you keep going? In this bonus episode, Rachael talks about what steps to take next to keep your heart hopeful and your pen full of ink. 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...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 333
You're going to love this one! Sacha and Rachael talk about Elizabeth Day's book, How to Fail, and their own new project, the Book of Do! 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. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join...
Dec 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 332
Ellen Joy i s an Amazon Best Selling author. She lives in a small New England town, between the Atlantic Ocean and the White Mountains. She lives with her husband, two sons, and one very spoiled puppy. Ellen writes in the early morning hours while the rest of her family is asleep. When she's not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, gardening, or headed to the beach. She loves summer and flip-flops, running on a dirt country road, and a sweet love song. All of her stories are ...
Nov 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 331
Sangu Mandanna was four years old when an elephant chased her down a forest road and she decided to write her first story about it. Seventeen years and many, many manuscripts later, she signed her first book deal. Sangu now lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and kids.The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is her most recent release. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to w...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 330
In this mini-episode, Rachael talks about what a traditional publisher will expect you to do for your book’s promotion, as well as how to organize multiple POVs, and what to look for in a developmental editor! You won’t want to miss this episode! Also, don’t miss Rachael's live class coming on November 17, 2022, ➡️ How to Choose Between Traditional and Self-Publishing - What’s Right For You? Grab your spot here: https://rachaelherron.com/publish Join my scribe of writers and get access to my 7-m...
Nov 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 329
Kelly Sokol is the author of Breach and The Unprotected , which was featured on NPR and named one of Book Riot's 100 Must-Read Books of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood. She is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author and MFA creative writing graduate. Her work has appeared in Alpinist , UltraRunning Magazine, The Manifest-Station, Connotation Press, and more. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. When she is not reading, writing or parenting, Kelly dreams, in color, of the mount...
Nov 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 328
Please enjoy this chat between Rachael Herron and Sacha Black (of The Rebel Author Podcast). Irreverent, cheeky, business-focused and always honest, you’re going to love this. Get access to their chats a whole month early on Patreon! http://patreon.com/rachael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022•51 min•Ep. 327
Annabel Monaghan is the author of two Young Adult novels: A Girl Named Digit , optioned by The Disney Channel, and the sequel Double Digit . She is also the author of Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big?, a selection of laugh-out-loud columns that appeared in the Huffington Post , The Week, and The Rye Record . Nora Goes Off Script is her adult debut novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the b...
Oct 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 326
Elizabeth Miki Brina is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Bread Loaf Scholarship and a New York State Summer Writers Institute Scholarship. She currently lives and teaches in New Orleans. 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. Join Rachael'...
Oct 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 325
Jalynn Harris is a poet, educator, editor, and press founder from Baltimore, MD. She founded SoftSavagePress for the sole purpose of promoting visual and literary works by Black people. She earned her MFA from the University of Baltimore, where she was the inaugural recipient of Michael F. Klein fellowship for social justice. Her work has been featured or is forthcoming in Poem-A-Day, The Best American Poetry 2022, Transition Magazine, Little Patuxent Review, Feminist Studies, and elsewhere. Her...
Oct 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 324
