Jesse Q Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure out how to say that without sounding obnoxious. Jesse has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. She used to game but with two little ones and a husband, she no longer has time for hobbies. She aspires to one day find one (1) hobby. I’m Not Done ...
Sep 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 383
A writer of slightly off-kilter and historically-interested fiction and contemplative non-fiction, Shay Galloway began journaling and writing stories as soon as she knew how to hold a pencil, and before she even knew she wanted to be a writer. She studied creative writing at Utah State University and received her Bachelor’s degree in 2012. She received her MFA from Roosevelt University in 2017. Her short work has appeared in, Adanna, The Write Launch, A-Minor Magazine, The Lindenwood Review, The...
Sep 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 382
Jennifer Herrera is a former philosophy grad student turned literary agent, who is fascinated by the stories we tell ourselves to live and the lies we cling to that sabotage our chances at a good life. She was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and now resides in Philadelphia with her husband, daughter, and cat. The Hunter is her most recent 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 ...
Aug 31, 2023•36 min•Ep. 381
Born in Chadera, Israel, Kitty Zeldis is the pseudonym for an award-winning author of nine novels and over thirty-five books for children. Her essays, articles and short fiction have been published in many national and literary publications. She is also the Fiction Editor of Lilith Magazine. Zeldis lives in Brooklyn, NY. The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working write...
Aug 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 380
Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. Her work has been translated into multiple languages in countries all over the world. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband's guitars. Summer Reading is her most recent novel. Her recommended reads: 7 Figure Fiction by Theodora Taylor and Dear Writer You Need to Quit by Becca Syme How Do You Write Podcast: ...
Aug 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 379
Kristen Bird lives outside of Houston, Texas with her husband and three daughters. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music and mass media before completing a master’s in literature. She teaches high school English and writes with a cup of coffee in hand. In her free time, she likes to visit parks with her three daughters, watch quirky films with her husband and attempt to keep pace with her rescue lab-mixes. I Love It When You Lie is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast : Explore th...
Aug 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 378
What if an agent asks you to revise your book, but you're not working with them yet? Rachael has opinions! Also in this episode: * Narrative distance in memoir * When to hire an editor * How to revise a first draft * How to get an expert to review the technical aspects of a book 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 y...
Aug 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 377
In today’s 1st anniversary episode, Sacha is a terrible human being who actually went back and listened to the goals we said we had at the beginning of the year, and today, we’re measuring ourselves up against them! Rachael talks about her new book deal, and Sacha confesses to breaking her book. Don’t miss it! 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 ...
Aug 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 376
Celebrating and shot-taking and AI, huzzah! MASTERCLASSES NOW OPEN! 90 Days to Done - http://rachaelherron.com/90 90 Day Revision - http://rachaelherron.com/revision Edward Giordano is a science fiction and fantasy author, originally from Indiana, but more recently moved to California with his boyfriend and their cat, Ripley. He received his B.S. from Purdue University, Indiana. He is known to talk a lot about foreign reality shows, curling, public transportation, and food. How Do You Write Podc...
Aug 03, 2023•57 min•Ep. 375
Why is it a good idea to skip ahead sometimes (even when it feels awkward)? Nalini Singh shares tips about this, as well as an awesome timeline tracking tool! New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer. She is the ...
Jul 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 374
Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name and futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. Jayne currently lives in Seattle, WA. Sleep No More is her most recent 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 ...
Jul 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 373
Hanna Halperin is the author of Something Wild, which won the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction, and was longlisted for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Her stories have been published in The Kenyon Review, n+1, New Ohio Review, and Joyland. She has taught fiction workshops at GrubStreet in Boston and worked as a domestic violence counselor. I Could Live Here Forever is her most recent novel. Hanna’s book rec: Strangers to Ourselv...
Jul 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 372
Plans, planning, lovely lovely plans. Rachael backs out of an agreement (whoops!), Sacha plans world domination, and together, they chat about Rachael’s new publishing contract! 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 inspiratio...
Jul 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 371
Katlyn Duncan is an award-winning, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, and has ghostwritten over 40 novels for children and adults. When she’s not writing, she’s obsessing over many (many) television series’, and hanging out on YouTube where she shares her writing process and all the bookish things. 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 ...
Jun 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 370
In this mini-episode, Rachael talks about why failing to hit your goals (ANY of them) is a hugely important part of being a writer. If you’re failing, here’s why you’re winning. Rachael Says Plan - Join here! - 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 author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on ho...
Jun 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 369
Kelcey Ervick is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir, The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives, which is her third book. Kelcey's stories, essays, and comics have appeared in The Rumpus, The Believer, Washington Post, Lit Hub, and elsewhere. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and is a professor of English and creative writing at Indiana University South Bend. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 368
David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children. Look Closer is his latest release. How Do You Write Podcast : Explore the processes of ...
Jun 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 367
Monna McDiarmid is a Canadian writer and international school counselor who has lived in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and Japan. Currently, she and her partner live in a tiny apartment in Yokohama, Japan and an old, wooden house in Nova Scotia, Canada. She believes in the healing power of poetry, the sea, and a roaring fire in a wood stove. Her work, in all her roles, is focused on helping humans learn how to be kinder to themselves. The 38 Impossible Loves of Naoko Nishizawa is her first n...
Jun 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 366
BONUS EPISODE , brought to you by Rachael’s patrons! Today, Rachael answers questions about what if you haven’t written in a while? What did that rejection letter REALLY mean? How do you structure non-fiction that isn’t memoir? And what about dual narratives? Should you write one (or two?) 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 fini...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 364
Today Rachael and Sacha talk about what financial freedom looks like to them. And Sacha wallops Rachael with an offer she can’t refuse. BOOM , don’t miss this one! 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 o...
Jun 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 365
Caroline Kepnes is the author of You, Hidden Bodies, Providence, You Love Me, and numerous short stories. Her work has been translated into a multitude of languages and inspired a television series adaptation of You, currently on Netflix. Kepnes graduated from Brown University and previously worked as a pop culture journalist for Entertainment Weekly and a TV writer for 7th Heaven and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and now lives in Los Angeles. ...
May 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 363
By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. She's a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and is a cat lady with no cats. PRIDE AND PROTEST (Berkley/Penguin) 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 ho...
May 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 362
Emi Nietfeld is a journalist, mental health activist, and author of Acceptance: A Memoir. After graduating from Harvard College in 2015, she worked as a software engineer, an experience she wrote about in her viral New York Times essay, “After Working At Google, I’ll Never Let Myself Love a Job Again.” Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The Atlantic, Teen Vogue, Slate, and other publications. She lives in New York City with her family and stuffed animals. How Do You Write Podcast: Exp...
May 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 361
You aren’t going to want to miss this amazing tip! MOLLY FADER is the award-winning author of more than 40 romance novels under the pennames Molly O'Keefe and M. O'Keefe. She grew up outside of Chicago and now lives in Toronto. The Sunshine Girls i s her most recent 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 g...
May 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 360
Today, Sacha talks about her EPIC writing month and Rachael talks about her epic PUPPY (and some writing stuff). Don’t miss it! 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. Join Rachael's Sla...
May 01, 2023•46 min•Ep. 359
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore was born in Moscow, Russia, raised in the US, and graduated from Pepperdine University with a BA in English / political science, and from Northwestern University School of Law with a JD. She practiced litigation at a large law firm for several years before pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She is happiest writing historical fiction and fantasy inspired by Eastern European folklore. She lives in a wooded lakeside suburb of Chicago with her husband and daughter. Th...
Apr 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 358
How do you know if you’re selling out? Also what about Clifton Strengths? And when might I need a virtual assistant? Rachael Herron tackles all these questions and more in this mini episode brought to you by her mini-coaching patrons! 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 t...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 357
Katie Baird is a Professor of Economics at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her new memoir Growing Mangos in the Desert , published by Apprentice House Press, came out in June 2022. She specializes in public economics and public policy, and for three years wrote bi-weekly columns on public affairs for Washington State’s second-largest newspaper. She has also held an elected office in Pierce County, Washington, where she lives with her husband Dave and dog Kea. How Do You Write Podcast: Explo...
Apr 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 356
In this bonus episode, Rachael answers questions from her amazing Patrons about: How to steal writing friends How to get the work done Do you need a website yet? 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...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 355
The daughter of a law professor and a potter, Leslie Karst waited tables and sang in a new wave rock band before deciding she was ready for a “real” job and ending up at Stanford Law School. It was during her career as a research and appellate attorney in Santa Cruz, California, that she rediscovered her youthful passion for food and cooking, at which point she once again returned to school—this time to earn a degree in culinary arts. Now retired from the law, Leslie spends her days penning the ...
Apr 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 354
