Creative Questers

In this special episode, we interview Ella Voss, the author of "Like a Fox to a Swallow" and "Almost Happy." Ella shares insights on finding time and prioritizing writing, empathizing with characters, and the emotional and craft-related challenges, as well as the importance of belonging to a writing group for feedback and support. Through Voss's unique blend of contemporary themes and magical real...

Handling Rejection Like a Pro: A Guide to Coping with Writing Setbacks. Rejection is an inevitable part of a writer's journey, but it doesn't have to be disheartening. In this podcast, we'll share practical strategies and insights on how to deal with rejection of your writing. Learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones on your path to success.

Discover the Power of Shitty First Drafts: Is Imperfection the key to writing success? In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of whether aspiring writers should embrace the concept of "shitty first drafts" as a crucial step in the creative process. Explore the arguments for and against this approach and find out how imperfection might just be the key to unlocking your writing potential.

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Without Judgment" by Anna Fitzgerald.

In this episode, we delve into the world of literary magazines and explore the process of submitting your pieces. Discover the ins and outs of preparing your work, crafting a cover letter, and selecting the right magazines for your writing. From building your writing resume to fighting imposter syndrom, we'll uncover the myriad of reasons why you should bother submitting your literary gems. Tune i...

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "My Next Life" by Dwight Okita. Find out more about the author at https://www.dwightokita.com/

In this special episode, Stefka and Christina interview CB Droege about his submission process, writing techniques, AI tools, and more. Additionally, CB discusses his latest anthology and it's unique take on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "We Are More: Confession I" by Sara Abou Rashed. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com

Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, these tips will elevate your storytelling and engage your readers. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to crafting compelling dialogue...

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Invisible Work" by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com

In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! 

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Daphne" by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com

In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "7th Nerve" by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com

In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the "zero draft," we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, and overcoming the need for perfection.

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support" by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://aeheeleekim.com/

In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In this episode, she will tell us more about her love for fanfiction.

In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Woods, and Us" by Alison Brackenbury to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Alison Brackenbury at https://alisonbrackenbury.wordpress.com/

In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this episode, Christina tells us more about memoirs and everything you need to know about this wonderful genre.

So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than one way to craft your bio.

Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you feel like not a single word you write is good enough and really you should just stop. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that feeling...

This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly figure out for yourself, if you’d like to join it this year.

In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest boards to a wonderful conversation with a close friend. Christina and Stefka discuss a few of the things that they do to get inspired.