AM I WRITE?

Tune in to the conversation with author of 3 series and over 15 books: Alex Bledsoe, as he shares his experiences with fantasy in real life, rejection, and two seemingly opposite genres that will make you pee your pants.  Whether you’re writing fantasy, thriller, or modern day fiction, Alex explains how it’s all rooted around real life–and why that humanity is more important than any fantasy world...

Stop getting caught up in “sharpening your pencils” and do the number one thing it takes to be an author: write the book!  Mutlipublished author of regency romance Kristi Ann Hunter shares wisdom from her journey as a writer on this episode of Am I Write? The truth: there is no secret sauce. Understand that your personal writing path will be different from the dream pathway, and that’s okay! Accep...

Switching from romance in the middle ages to modern rom-com style books, today’s guest on Am I Write? is a fictional romance expert. Hear how writing the story in your head can begin your writing path the right way and get Kortney Keisel's thoughts on witty banter, the unsuspected leaps and setbacks of writing in a new era or genre, and taking your characters to vulnerable places. “I would sa...

Guest and multi-published author Jennifer Nielsen joins host Sheridan Sharp to remind you that what you do as a writer does matter. Keep persistence but also stay humble, and you’ll be surprised at the opportunities that come your way. Gain Jennifer’s unique insight as an artist who comes not from a writing background but a theater background. Compare the arts’–no matter the medium–affinity to tel...

Today’s guest on AM I WRITE? brings her unique experience writing and publishing her first novel while still a JUNIOR in high school. Caroline Wei takes a seat at the podcast table to speak with and inspire young writers to pursue their ideas. Tune in to she and host Sheridan Sharp’s conversation about the challenges and benefits of self-publishing and why the hardest–and most important–part of st...

Even in those dark nights of the soul where you feel your manuscript’s not working, tell yourself “I’ve had this feeling before, and I will power through.” Get inspired by a guest who’s done it a million times and still wonders where to go to just keep writing. As Robert Masello elaborates: “Too many writers I know say, ‘I’m holding my work because I want it to get out in perfect shape and in the...

This is THE episode for writers who love reading various genres but aren’t sure they can make that leap into writing  a new one. Guest Joan Donaldson shares her method with host Sheridan Sharp for jumping from genre to genre on this episode of AM I WRITE? And it all has to do with exercising those fingers daily, identifying conflict, and having a little belief in yourself. About Joan Donaldson Joa...

Join host Sheridan Sharp and guest Rob Kosberg, published author and founder of Bestseller Publishing, to talk about the kind of people they publish: REGULAR BUISNESSPEOPLE, many without a background in writing but with a poignant story to share and a widespread problem to solve. About Rob Kosberg Rob Kosberg is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, and the founder of Best Seller...

Long-time writer, author, editor, and delightful human Janet W. Butler has done about everything in the writing industry. Jump into her conversation alongside host Sheridan Sharp and discuss everything from verb strategy to why you may need to reframe your paradigm around gatekeepers and editors alike–plus, have a great time doing it! About Janet W. Butler Janet  is a writer, editor, and editorial...

Inaugural guest and multi-published author of children’s horror Josh Allen deep dives into why the children’s genre has become the richest facet of his life, reconnecting readers with the basic but complicated facets of courage, bravery, and creativity. Learn why it’s not too late–if you’re 4 or 40–to build a creative life. Be gentle with yourself, others, and write because you love it. About Josh...