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Ink in Your Veins

Rachael Herron
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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write)

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Sonido Reyes talks about finding solutions in this episode—they’re probably closer and easier than you think! Don’t miss this incredibly uplifting convo!

Sonido Reyes is the award-winning and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic S... more

Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail talks with Rachael about bumping against history as you research, about when existing writing routines stop working, and about surviving and thriving when publishing (and the world) is a rather wild place to be. Don’t miss t... more

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Ann Garvin shares her commitment to the journey while remaining agnostic about the outcome. She talks about being kinder to the animal that is you, learning that she actually liked to write, and what getting a Modern Love article will do for your sal... more

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Melissa Fraterrigo talks about journaling as a judgement-free zone, about writing never being static, and how writing about ourselves can be the finest kind of self-care. 

Melissa Fraterrigo’s memoir, The Perils of Girlhood was published by the Univ... more

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Recent Guests

Sonido Reyes
Award-winning and bestselling author; co-host of Bidi Bidi Book Pod; VP of My Galvanized Friend
My Galvanized Friend; Bidi Bidi Book Pod
Episode: What Does Writer’s Block Tell You About Your Body? with Sonido Reyes
Ann Garvin
USA Today bestselling author; nurse and educator
Author; Drexel University (creative writing instructor)
Episode: On Being Agnostic About the Outcome, with Ann Garvin
Melissa Fraterrigo
Author of The Perils of Girlhood and Glory Days; memoirist and essayist
Author, Purdue University writer-in-residence
Episode: On Writing Essays as Self-Love, with Melissa Fraterrigo
Amy Pennza
USA Today bestselling author of Steamy Fantasy Romance
Episode: Going from Indie to Trad with Amy Pennza
Naima Coster
New York Times bestselling author; author of Take What You Can
Author
Episode: How to Trust Your Future Self, with Naima Coster
Dimitry Elias Léger
Author of God Loves Haiti; writer and former UN/Journalist; works across Haiti, New York, and Martinique
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Episode: How to Be in Conversation with the Greats, with Dimitry Elias Léger
Jaclyn Moriarty
Award-winning author, one of the Moriarty sisters
Self (author)
Episode: Recognizing Your Personal Writing Turning Points, with Jaclyn Moriarty
Tiffany Crum
Author of This Story Might Save Your Life
Author
Episode: Writing Thrills WITH Romance, with Tiffany Crum
Sarah L. Kaufman
Pulitzer Prize–winning critic, writing teacher, and author
The Washington Post; The New York Times; The Wall Street Journal; Monocle Magazine
Episode: Verbs as the Secret Soul of Language, with Sarah L. Kaufman

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 236 ratings
  • Balm & light

    This podcast is both a balm for the stressed, weary writer’s soul and a light to keep writing. Rachael’s voice, her insights and guests provide exactly what I need as a writer - to know I’m not doing it wrong and encouragement to write one more word.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReluctantArchaeologist
    Canada8 months ago
  • Especially grateful today…

    I’ve been a listener for a few months now, my first memoir was published a year ago. Last night I saw my first one star review on Goodreads and it put me in a bad space. On today’s episode you talked about negative reviews and you said something along the lines of caring less about the one star reviews and more about the thoughtful two and three star reviews. It was exactly what I needed to hear to change my perspective. Thank you so much for the time you put into this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gail Nastasia
    United States2 years ago
  • Always enjoy the topics and enthusiasm of the host. Keep up the great work!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seabrass
    3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast for writers

    There are so few successful writers who are willing to pull back the curtain on the writing life, so I feel very grateful to Rachael for doing just that. Guests are working writers who reveal personal specifics about habits, struggles and best practices. There are also solo episodes (my fave) where Rachael answers listeners’ questions. These are basically mini-masterclasses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Writer Di
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this Podcast

    Rachael has created an important and comforting window to the process of writing with this podcast. I’m a longtime listener, and still with every guest learn something new and helpful. It’s also fun to follow her journey through this career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scifiwrito
    United States4 years ago

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Encouraging and honest about writing processes; keeps motivation high.
Hosts and guests share transparent, useful craft tips and real-world publishing stories.
Listener feedback highlights the host as a warm, encouraging guide for writers.
A balm for stressed writers, with practical, actionable insights from guests.

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#73
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Surviving and Thriving on this Weird, Wild Ride, with Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Q: What was it like to write a children's book about a tragic disaster and balance that for young readers?
Danielle explains it's about being mindful of the balance between engaging young readers with historical facts and ensuring the content isn't overwhelming, using storytelling and age-appropriate pacing to keep both kids and adults engaged.
Going from Indie to Trad with Amy Pennza
Q: What's the hardest part of writing for you?
Echoes are the hardest part for her; she explains how she labels and fixes repeated words or phrases, and how listening to chapters aloud helps catch those echoes.
Going from Indie to Trad with Amy Pennza
Q: Will you please share your name and pronouns with us?
Amy Pennza introduces herself and her pronouns (she/they), establishing her as the guest for the episode.
On Writing Essays as Self-Love, with Melissa Fraterrigo
Q: Tell us how you write and how you get it done.
Melissa explains journaling as a daily, non-judgmental practice that seeds essays and memoir, and discusses letting drafts mature over time, with a mix of handwritten notes and later digital organization; she emphasizes starting with a loose skeleton and expanding it gradually.
On Being Agnostic About the Outcome, with Ann Garvin
Q: What is the most exciting realization about your writing process?
Realizing that she actually enjoys writing and that the craft can be joyful even within deadlines and pressures.

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North American–centric writing-focused conversations with practical, craft-oriented guidance. Episodes frequently explore daily writing routines, productivity hacks, pitching, publishing decisions, and how to sustain a long writing career without sacrificing joy. Notable throughlines include interviewees who share actionable techniques (outlining, revising, dictation, and crowd-based financing), candid behind-the-scenes stories, and a supportive, encouragement-forward host style that emphasizes ease over perfectionism. A standout angle is bringing in both debut and established authors to reveal process nuances, publishing realities, and community-building tactics that help writers stay motivated and productive.

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1. Sonido Reyes
2. Ann Garvin
3. Melissa Fraterrigo
4. Amy Pennza
5. Naima Coster
6. Dimitry Elias Léger
7. Jaclyn Moriarty
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