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Ink in Your Veins

Rachael Herron
Writing Process
Self-Doubt
Word Graveyard
Developmental Editing
Editing
2024 Goals
Earnings
Launch Strategies
Mental Health
Nanowrimo
Romance and Fantasy Novels
Self-Publishing
Distraction Management
Year Of No Garbage
Community Support
Reality TV
Writers Conference
Teaching
Story Structure
Writer's Journey

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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Recent Guests

Dr. Zoe Shaw
Licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, and podcast host.
Episode: On Surviving and Thriving in Publishing, with Dr. Zoe Shaw
Annie Mare
Writer of queer contemporary young adult romance and co-writer of romance and mysteries
Episode: Are You a Writer? Try Therapy! with Annie Mare
Alexandria Bellefleur
Best-selling and award-winning author of contemporary romance, known for her debut "Written in the Stars" and upcoming "The Devil She Knows".
Author
Episode: On Raiding the Scraps Pile, with Alexandria Bellefleur
Evelyn Skye
New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Hundred Loves of Juliet and The Incredible Kindness of Paper.
Episode: How to Define True Success, with Evelyn Skye
Isabelle Taylor
Author writing sweet, steamy, and fantasy romance, as well as LGBT horror and paranormal romance.
Episode: On Finding Success, with Isabelle Taylor
Daphne Fama
Author of the debut novel, "House of Monstrous Women".
Self-published
Episode: On Using Real Pain to Bring Life to Your Work, with Daphne Fama
Brian Selznick
Acclaimed author known for his genre-breaking works in children's literature
Scholastic
Episode: Take Out the Apology, with Brian Selznick
Elizabeth Greenwood
Author of Everyday Intuition and teaches writing at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Is it Intuition or Anxiety? With Elizabeth Greenwood
Virginia Evans
Debut author of 'The Correspondent', a novel written in letters and emails.
Episode: On the Long Road to Publication, with Virginia Evans

Host

Rachael Herron
Host of discussions focused on the writing process and community support for writers, Rachael provides insights from her own experiences and interviews with notable authors.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year ago
  • Always enjoy the topics and enthusiasm of the host. Keep up the great work!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seabrass
    2 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 States2 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 States3 years ago
  • One of my favorites!

    I am a huge fan of the How Do You Write podcast. I’m fascinated by process and how people do things to get where they need to go.

    I like the host’s style of delivery and speaking voice and have greatly enjoyed the variety of guests she’s had in the show. I have found quite a few new to me authors and books through these interviews.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shan in SoCal
    United States3 years ago

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Many find the insights shared by the host and guests to be practical and applicable to their own writing processes.
There are positive comments about the variety of guests who share diverse experiences, which enhances learning for aspiring writers.
Listeners appreciate the open and supportive atmosphere that encourages honest storytelling and creativity.
Several listeners express gratitude for the host's ability to normalize struggles faced in creative writing, making them feel less isolated.

Chart Rankings

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#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

On Raiding the Scraps Pile, with Alexandria Bellefleur
Q: Can you share a writing craft tip of any sort that you have learned along the way?
Alexandria advises keeping a scraps file for every project to store discarded material that may be useful later.
On Raiding the Scraps Pile, with Alexandria Bellefleur
Q: What is the most exciting thing that you ever realized about your writing process?
Alexandria explains that her writing process is very flexible and changes with each book, which can be both exciting and challenging.
On Raiding the Scraps Pile, with Alexandria Bellefleur
Q: What is your writing process to get your books done?
Alexandria states that she writes daily, setting word and chapter goals, and has become flexible in how and where she writes.
How to Define True Success, with Evelyn Skye
Q: Would you be able to share a writing craft tip of any sort that you've come across in your years?
Skye emphasizes the importance of putting everything you've got into current writing projects without holding back.
How to Define True Success, with Evelyn Skye
Q: What part of the writing process do you struggle with the most?
Both Herron and Skye agree that plot development is a significant challenge in their writing journeys.

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Recent guests on Ink in Your Veins include:

1. Dr. Zoe Shaw
2. Annie Mare
3. Alexandria Bellefleur
4. Evelyn Skye
5. Isabelle Taylor
6. Daphne Fama
7. Brian Selznick
8. Elizabeth Greenwood

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