Ink in Your Veins

Bridget Morrissey can write under any circumstance , including on the laptop, in the tub (respect!). Enjoy this chat about consistent word counts and investing in NON writing activities! Bridget Morrissey lives in Los Angeles, California, but hails from Oak Forest, Illinois. When she’s not writing, she can be found cradling one of her cats like a baby or headlining concerts in her living room. In...

Can you really write whole books in 10 minutes at a time? Absolutely. Also discussed: leaving room for surprise (and mess!), on being reluctant to do harm to your characters, and the magic of just taking a walk. Ashton Lattimore is an award-winning author, journalist, and former lawyer. Her debut novel, All We Were Promised, was a Book of the Month Club pick, a Washington Post and NPR Best Book of...

Don't miss this one - they're having as much fun as ever! Sacha and Rachael talk about what's new (and old). 🎉 Refill! Kickstarter! HERE! http://rachaelherron.com/refill ⏰ DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SLOTS AVAILABLE (limited) : http://rachaelherron.com/edit 📚 Patreon Exclusive Secret podcast! http://patreon.com/rachael 👽 Worldshift SpecFic Conference: Free! http://rachaelherron.com/world...

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 School, The Luis Ortega Survival Club, The Broposal, The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar, and To Our Untamed Core. Sonido writes fiction celebratin...

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 this lovely episode!    Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail is the award-winning author of eight books for children and adults, including Flying High o...

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 sales. Don't miss this gorgeous chat!  Ann Garvin, Ph. D. is the USA Today Bestselling author of seven funny and sad novels about women who do too m...

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 University of Nebraska Press in Fall 2025, and named by Literary Hub as one of “100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025.” She is also the author of the...

Sacha and Rachael are really having fun now! ⏰ DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SLOTS AVAILABLE (limited) : http://rachaelherron.com/edit 📚 Patreon Exclusive Secret podcast! http://patreon.com/rachael 👽 Worldshift SpecFic Conference: Free! http://rachaelherron.com/worldshift 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retrea...

Amy Pennza talks about the ways indie differs from traditional publishing, as well as dishing about her favorite hack for getting rid of echoes in our writing!  Amy Pennza is a USA Today Bestselling Author of steamy fantasy romance. After becoming a lawyer because everyone insisted writing wasn’t a “real job,” she stubbornly wrote anyway—and is delighted to have proved them wrong. She’s grate...

Naima Coster talks about how to trust that future writer self, about crafting beginnings that hold the seeds of the book, and about leaving behind the pages that we don’t need anymore.  Naima Coster is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honor. Her novel, What’s Mine and Yours, was a Read with Jenna pick and named a best book of the...

Dimitry Elias Léger is the author of God Loves Haiti, a finalist for the PEN Open Book Award. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Fortune, Granta, The Miami Herald, Literary Hub, The Millions, and The Source. Beyond his writing, Léger studied geopolitics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and served as an advisor to the United Nations for a decade. He lives between Brookly...

Jaclyn Moriarty talks about self-doubt, the difficulty of making decisions, and the fun of figuring out time travel in this delightful chat!  Jaclyn Moriarty is the award-winning author of books for readers of all ages. One of the talented and popular Moriarty sisters (including Liane and Nicola), Jaclyn lives in Sydney, Australia, along with her teenage son. Time Travel for Beginners is...

In which Sacha talks about her SOPs for writing, and Rachael marvels at how different the two of them are 😂 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author...

Tiffany Crum’s first novel is a breakout success, but it wasn’t a straight line getting there. How did she do it? She tells us here.  Tiffany Crum grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison. A longtime Californian, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband, two sons, and dogs, and spends her free time trying to keep her vegetable garden alive. Her debut novel, T...

If you’re wanting to make your writing stronger (immediately), don’t skip this one! Better, stronger verbs will change everything!  Sarah L. Kaufman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, a writing teacher, and an award-winning author. Her newest book is VERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing . Sarah was the chief dance critic of The Washington Post, w...

Meredith Doench talks about how to move forward with a first draft (even when you think you should stop) and why it might be the most important thing you do!  Meredith is the queer crime writer of the Luce Hansen sapphic thriller series and the stand-alone novels, Never Say Die and Whereabouts Unknown. She is an avid armchair detective and amateur web sleuth who loves all things mystery. Doen...

Ember Mae talks about how to create a compelling character, and also talks about how to run a successful Kickstarter!  Ember Mae writes books where found family thrives, pets scheme, and laughter is always off-leash. She writes cozy mysteries and holiday romcoms, and one day plans to mix those two genres together. She writes cozy and romantic books that will have you laughing, swooning, and c...

Darby Bozeman’s first book has just come out, and this is a wonderful celebration of writing on the more chaotic side!  Darby Bozeman grew up in Portland, Oregon, but she’s spent the better part of her adult life in the South. She has a master’s in teaching from the University of Georgia and she taught middle school English for five years. When she’s not reading or writing, she loves acting i...

In which Sacha admits a productive breakdown and Rachael talks about Italy!  🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how t...

Join us for this lovely episode in which Emily Wood talks about the magic of using a different format (scriptwriting!) for unlocking stuckness, as well as sharing about the best launch day ever!  Emily Wood was born and raised in rural Southern Ontario, Canada, where her days were spent as a stereotypical horse girl and her nights as the quintessential bookworm. The former journalist and news...

What do you get when you take a huge risk? Everything. Don’t miss this delightful chat with Jessica Payne about risk, ideas, and split keyboards!  Jessica Payne lives in Washington State with her daughter, husband, and an internet search history that would raise eyebrows. A firm believer in strong coffee and stronger women, she writes about mothers who know how to handle a sniper rifle and a...

Rebecca Hunter talks about how to keep the reader and author experience separate (don’t search that hard for flow), about dictation walks, and about the difference between trad and indie routes! Don’t miss this lovely chat!  Rebecca Hunter is an award-winning author, reader, traveler, occasional college professor, full-time chocolate lover, and keeper of a very messy desk. Her books have won...

In which Sacha and Rachael talk about Sacha’s move, Rachael’s upcoming trip, and intentionality!  ✏️ 90 Days to Done and 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so har...

Don’t miss this one, in which Laurie Frankel reveals the trick she uses while reading to aid her writing - it blew Rachael’s mind!  Laurie Frankel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the novels Family Family, One Two Three, Goodbye for Now, The Atlas of Love, and the Reese’s Book Club Pick This Is How It Always Is. Frankel lives in Seattle with her husband, daughter, an...

Are you a controller or a perfectionist? What if you lowered the bar, and just let it all unfold as you go, as you support yourself in your writing?  Meghan Cathlin is a writer, speaker, and founder of Considerate Ventures. For over 25 years, she has been a trusted advisor to authors, celebrities, CEOs, and dignitaries, in high-stakes environments and heart-centered missions. She lives in Aus...