Coffee Break 071: Jeff Leisawitz
Writer, counselor, and all-around creator enabler Jeff Leisawitz shares tips, tricks, and stories to help get your creative goals airborne.
Apr 30, 2018•31 min
Write Now with Sarah Werner
A podcast for all writers (aspiring to professional) looking to find a healthy work/life/writing balance. Get the encouragement, honest advice, and inspiration you need to pursue your passion and write every day. Recurring themes include books, coffee, rainy days, truth, beauty, lasers, dinosaurs, and all of your other favorite things.
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Coffee Break 070: Jewel Eliese
Blogger and busy mom Jewel Eliese shares the benefits of joining and starting online communities, as well as giving yourself permission to write.
Apr 23, 2018•24 min
Coffee Break 069: Jon Negroni
Author, podcaster, and movie nerd Jon Negroni reveals the secrets behind breaking the rules by breaking writing conventions and trusting your writer's gut.
Apr 16, 2018•30 min
Writing Full-time - WN 065
Making the switch to a career writer is tough, but you can do it! Here are some pointers that can help your writing dream become a reality.
Apr 09, 2018•31 min
Coffee Break 068: Anne Bogel
Author, podcaster, and literary matchmaker Anne Bogel talks about personality tests, the value of believable characters, and how books can change the world.
Apr 02, 2018•25 min
Coffee Break 067: Albert Flynn DeSilver
Poet, author, and speaker Albert Flynn DeSilver talks about transformation through writing, striving for beauty, and our shared human birthright.
Mar 26, 2018•27 min
Coffee Break 065: Kenny Porter
Comic book writer and publisher Kenny Porter chats about the essential relationships needed to make great comics, asking for help, and dealing with critics.
Mar 12, 2018•40 min
Coffee Break 064: Mike Papantonio
Attorney, radio host, and thriller author Mike Papantonio exposes law myths, reveals the truth of fiction, and shares some great writing tips!
Mar 06, 2018•26 min
Coffee Break 063: Monica Leonelle
Is there a correlation between an author's word count or financial success and the quality of a book? Monica Leonelle has a few things to say about that!
Feb 19, 2018•33 min
Coffee Break 062: Matthew Brough
Writer, pastor, and podcaster Matthew Brough talks about baby steps, the ups and downs of self publishing, and how he helped his 70-year-old mother publish her first novel.
Feb 13, 2018•40 min
Coffee Break 061: Bob Stromberg
Bob Stromberg shares the secrets of living a creative life, taking control of your "muse", and rediscovering the creativity of your childhood.
Feb 05, 2018•48 min
Coffee Break 060: Erin Pringle
Short story author Erin Pringle shares how loss and grief spurred her to publish, as well as the therapeutic and calming power of creative writing.
Feb 01, 2018•26 min
Coffee Break 059: Joseph Bendoski
Thriller author and podcaster Joseph Bendoski talks literary psychology, media manipulation, and the prehistoric survival instincts of storytelling.
Jan 22, 2018•27 min
Coffee Break 058: Audrey Knapp
Can you gain readers by supporting other authors? Can you make money marketing on social media? Can you successfully self publish? Audrey Knapp thinks so!
Jan 15, 2018•33 min
Coffee Break 057: Alan Alda
Alan Alda talks about innovative communication methods, the benefits of empathy and listening, and the joys of life's unexpected interruptions.
Jan 08, 2018•30 min
Coffee Break 056: Win Charles, Cerebral Palsy, and the Writing Life
Win Kelly Charles was born with Cerebral Palsy, but she has never let it stop her from achieving her dream of writing and publishing books.
Jan 01, 2018•20 min
Coffee Break 055: Corey Vilhauer
What do writers do when they're not working on their novels? Corey Vilhauer is glad you asked! Let's talk about online journalism, copyediting, and UX!
Dec 04, 2017•29 min
Coffee Break 054: Helen Scheuerer
Fantasy author HelenScheuerer explains how exercise, daily routine, and group critiques fuel her writing and helped publish her latest novel.
Nov 16, 2017•27 min
Coffee Break 053: Grant Faulkner
NaNoWriMo Executive Producer Grant Faulkner talks about the process behind National Novel Writing Month, as well as how to develop superhuman creativity!
Nov 08, 2017•23 min
Coffee Break 052: Joanna Penn
Scalable income? IP assets? No problem! Podcaster and author Joanna Penn shares some realistic options to turn your writing side-hustle into a career.
Nov 01, 2017•30 min
Coffee Break 051: Lora Mitchell
Instagram, poetry, and therapy through storytelling. Lora Mitchell shares her love of the written word and her journey to self publishing.
Oct 23, 2017•32 min
Coffee Break 050: Randal Greene
Author Randal Greene exposes the secret life of a full-time writer, as well as a sure-fire way to capture 'the muse' and beat writer's block!
Oct 12, 2017•37 min
Coffee Break 049: Nicole Gulotta
Food and poetry? Yes, please! Nicole Gulotta dishes on deadline-free writing, building an audience, and rediscovering your forgotten passions.
Oct 03, 2017•30 min
How to Rest as a Writer - WN 064
Today we'll take a look at what we should do if (& when) we find ourselves exhausting, burned out, and feeling hopeless as we stare down a blank page.
Sep 25, 2017•32 min•Ep. 64
Coffee Break 048: Katie Cross
Author Katie Cross talks having it all: a loving family, a legitimate writing career, and a supportive network of peers. It's possible AND practical!
Sep 13, 2017•33 min
Tips for Writing While Traveling - WN 063
Trying to write while traveling can be one of the most frustrating things for a writer. Let's explore some ways to jumpstart our creativity on the road!
Sep 06, 2017•25 min
Coffee Break 047: Jeffery Weaver
Long-time fan of the show and cancer-fighting author Jeffery Weaver shares his incredible story and talks character building, rejection, and motivation.
Aug 29, 2017•31 min•Ep. 47
Coffee Break 046: Rachel Stout
Think self publishing is your only option? Think again! Rachel Stout spills the beans on traditional publishing and working with literary agents.
Aug 07, 2017•35 min
Do I Need A Writing Degree? - WN 062
"Do I need a writing degree?" It's a complex question that involves factors like time, money, lifestyle, goals, & more. Work through your own decision with help from today's episode of the Write Now podcast!
Aug 02, 2017•36 min•Ep. 62
Coffee Break 045: Ryan Dalton
YA novelist and nerd culture extraordinaire Ryan Dalton talks about unorthodox writing, tips for green authors, and pushing through publisher rejections.
Jul 27, 2017•36 min•Ep. 43
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