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Have you ever wished you had a group of friends you could chat with every few weeks about all things writing? Well, now you do. The & then write podcast is for writers who have a deep passion for their craft and process. Writers who are looking for a healthy dose of motivation and inspiration. And those wanting to connect with other writers. Welcome, you’ve found your tribe. Visit andthenwrite.com for more info about the podcast, and for instructions on how to join the podcast discussion group.

EP 039 Calming Your Inner Self Critic 12/01/2021

EP 039 Calming Your Inner Self Critic How do we work through those trying times when we feel like we “should” be working on our manuscripts? How do we get through without letting the inner self critic win? Today I am joined by Marin Laukka – and we try and figure this out. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/21333200

EP 039 Calming Your Inner Self Critic 12/01/2021

EP 038 Finding Our Way to Writer 09/10/2021

EP 038 Finding Our Way to Writer Why are we so hesitant to call ourselves writers? While our paths and stories may differ, we all fall into practice one way or another, and for many of us, writing may serve a different need. Guest Shelly Sharon joins the podcast and we explore the ways we identify with, find company in, and develop a relationship with writing. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/20418749

EP 038 Finding Our Way to Writer 09/10/2021

EP 037 Rules for Writing 07/01/2021

EP 037 Rules for Writing Rules. They usually tend to suck the fun out of something. But what about rules for writing? Are there any? Should there be? Perhaps the bigger question is, are rules helpful? To help us sort it all out, I’m joined today by writer JP Behrens. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/19639454

EP 036 Writing for Middle Grade Readers 05/03/2021

EP 036 Writing for Middle Grade Readers Having kids – for me – has been the perfect excuse to dip back into and read books aimed at younger readers again. But what is it like to write for younger readers? Today’s guest, Gina Loveless, is going to tell us all about it. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/18960155

EP 035 Sitting with Struggle 04/01/2021

EP 035 Sitting with Struggle It can be tough to ride out a stretch when you have zero energy for your own creative pursuits. So what’s a writer to do? This month I lament on how I’ve been attempting to sit with struggle, knowing it will pass – and that I will return to the work I miss. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/18561554

EP 034 Knowing Yourself is Knowing Your Work 03/01/2021

EP 034 Knowing Yourself is Knowing Your Work Writing is about so much more than writing. There are many other kinds of non-writing work that sometimes have to happen before we ever arrive to the page. Guest Jeremiah Timmons has a lot to share when it comes to mindset, trauma, the joy we can actually extract from our work, and the freedom of mediocrity. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/18133172

EP 033 Writers & Platforms 02/01/2021

EP 033 Writers & Platforms It’s the oft-dreaded question: How big is your platform? Like it or not, to obtain an agent or publishing contract these days, writers need a platform. Ideally, we’d be spending any free time we have on our craft, our most precious commodity: Our words. Growing a platform can be the equivalent of a part-time job, at least. Guest Amber Brandt joins the podcast to discuss how she’s been navigating this tricky terrain. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/17756942

EP 032 Ask For What You Need 01/01/2021

EP 032 Ask For What You Need Sometimes, the most challenging times have a lot to teach us – if we’re willing to listen. 2020 was less than kind to my writing life, but that doesn’t mean it was a total loss: I learned a few critical lessons along the way that I am bringing into 2021 – and beyond. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/17382071

EP 031 Writing to Boost Your Business 12/01/2020

EP 031 Writing to Boost Your Business Have you ever thought about writing a book that could help drive your business? One that will be an important part of the ecosystem that establishes your credibility and ultimately gets you more clients? Guest host Anna Lundberg walks through some probing questions that will help you explore WHY you want to write a book, and what role it will play for your business. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/16993994

EP 030 Writing for the Page and Stage 11/01/2020

EP 030 Writing for the Page and Stage Fiction writing and playwriting. Even though both often involve worldbuilding – characters, setting, plot, dialogue – there are distinct differences. How do those differences inform the process? The way the material is experienced by the reader and viewer? Today, guest hosts Denise Stephenson and Bob Mayberry explore the differences between fiction writing and playwriting. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/16631027

EP 029 Inspiration is Easy to Come By 10/01/2020

EP 029 Inspiration is Easy to Come By Sometimes as writers, we make "inspiration" out to be a lot more mysterious than it really is. By adopting simple practices, we can put ourselves in the way of inspiration, and pave the way for great ideas to come in – consistently. Guest host Jennifer Locke takes us through four easy-to-adopt practices. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/16227695

EP 028 The Business of Writing 09/01/2020

EP 028 The Business of Writing Not every writer aspires to be the next literary great. Some writers simply want to do what they love - WRITE - and make a living doing it, on their terms. For many, this is elusive territory, but it needn’t be. Today Anthony Moore joins the podcast to demystify the business of writing. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/15797327

EP 027 Better Done Than Perfect 08/01/2020

EP 027 Better Done Than Perfect As writers, some stories just get under our skin. We try to write them out of our system, but sometimes we don’t quite get it on the first try... or maybe even the second. But eventually the story comes out – and at a point we have to stop tinkering and let it go. Today Michael Waddington joins the podcast to share the story behind his military legal thriller, Battlemind. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/15434855

EP 026 The Journey of Writing Memoir 07/01/2020

EP 026 The Journey of Writing Memoir Writing a memoir is its own kind of special journey. Not only does it require that you generate material relating to your life, it asks you to come to terms with it, to make sense of it in a way that will be compelling to readers. The best memoirs show us all the layers, and it's the vulnerability that results in a deep connection with the author. But how do we, as writers, achieve that? Today I welcome guest Mag Dimond, and we’ll talk about her journey writing her memoir. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/15012692

EP 025 Aha! Moments 06/01/2020

EP 025 Aha! Moments Are you willing to receive what you most need to hear? A-ha! moments are key for the writing process. And they often contain the writing advice we’ve already heard ten times before – but we actually hear it this time, when we need it most. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/14636393

EP 024 All About Mindset 05/01/2020

EP 024 All About Mindset Showing up to the page to write is no small feat. Neither is infusing your work with an engaging voice and a captivating story. But so often, writers doubt their ability to show up on the page as they are in real life. Jennifer Locke joins the podcast today, where we’ll discuss strategies for uncovering your voice and focusing in on your story. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/14226875

EP 023 Writing Through Uncertainty - Or Not 04/01/2020

EP 023 Writing Through Uncertainty - Or Not The world is giving us the business right now. What does that mean for our creative pursuits? Our ability to show up to the page? What do we do when we just don’t have it in us? Here’s how I’m getting through the shit-show that is COVID-19. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/13791869

EP 022 Balancing Busyness with Stillness 03/01/2020

EP 022 Balancing Busyness with Stillness This month, I welcome Rachel Redmond back to the podcast. Today we examine our culture’s obsession with productivity, and talk about the deeper reasons behind why we do what we do. We both believe slowing down ultimately makes us more productive - if we can allow ourselves the space and grace to do it. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/13354463

EP 021 Writers & Editing 02/01/2020

EP 021 Writers & Editing As writers, whether we decide to self-edit or hire out part of the editorial process, it’s important that we have a sense, not only of the purpose of editing, but also the different types and stages of editing. Guest Andrew Wille joins the podcast to share his expertise in this area. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/12969146

EP 020 Imposter Syndrome 01/01/2020

EP 020 Imposter Syndrome Most writers, at one point or another, feel like a fake on some level. How can we kick these feelings of inadequacy to the curb? Today I cover some strategies for minimizing the effects of imposter syndrome. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/12576518

EP 019 Using Words to Make a Difference 12/01/2019

EP 019 Using Words to Make a Difference As writers, how do we use our words to work towards a greater good? How do we get our work off the page and into the world? Guest Diana McLean joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of writing, social justice, and spirituality. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/12231329

EP 018 Writing & Community 11/01/2019

EP 018 Writing & Community For many of us, community is key when it comes to our writing process. It gets you engaged, uncomfortable, and moving forward before you’re ready. When you have support, it also means you are more likely to keep going. How to best establish community? Give a listen to find out. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/11856131

EP 017 Embracing the Unexpected 10/01/2019

EP 017 Embracing the Unexpected Part of what separates a good writer from a great writer is their ability to not only draw inspiration from a wide variety of sources - some truly unexpected places - but also their ability to pivot creatively when life decides to throw some serious curveballs. Guest Angela Santillo personifies the phrase “embracing the unexpected,” and joins me today on the podcast. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/11449760

EP 016 Starve Your Distractions 09/01/2019

EP 016 Starve Your Distractions All of us encounter distractions on a daily basis. It can be difficult to achieve, let alone sustain, any kind of creative focus. So how do we minimize distractions and overwhelm? How do we create an environment where focus can be achieved in a minimal amount of time? Today I share some strategies that have helped me stay on track. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/11014790

EP 015 The Shapeshifting Writer 08/01/2019

EP 015 The Shapeshifting Writer Just when you think you have this writing thing down, you discover that what served you well for one project is an absolute disaster for the next. No two writing projects are the same. How do we as writers adapt? How do we shapeshift to be the exact writer we need to be in that moment? And what do we do when we have creative loves outside of writing? I welcome long-time friend, mentor, and fellow creative Denise Stephenson to the podcast today to discuss these topics. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/10732862

EP 014 Knowing Your Why 07/01/2019

EP 014 Knowing Your Why How do we as writers find our WHY? And is this even a necessary practice when it comes to our writing? /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/10356902

EP 013 Whose Voice Is It Anyway? 06/01/2019

EP 013 Whose Voice Is It Anyway? How do we as writers develop a voice that is uniquely our own? What are some of the stumbling blocks we encounter in this process? Today I welcome fellow writer and friend, Nick Beardslee, where we tackle questions about voice, screenwriting, and collaboration. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/10005275

EP 012 Shadow Artists 05/01/2019

EP 012 Shadow Artists Do you turn away from your true calling? Are you an artist at heart, but find yourself throwing your energy behind other artists, relegating yourself to the background, i.e. support staff? Today we’ll talk about how you can take charge of your true self, and begin to dismantle the limiting beliefs holding you back. /episode/index/show/andthenwrite/id/9595046

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