I Got Nothing

Leani Lopez is joined by Lindsey Goldstein to talk about how they always wanted to tell stories, learning as you go, enjoying the revisions, and putting yourself into your story.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Lindsey's Website . Lindsey's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://cre...

Author Ectorius Angel chats with Leani about writing as a child, how sometimes breaks don't work, and how it's not advised to write at the expense of your health.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Ectorius's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Host Leani sits down with fellow Puerto Rican author Carolina Cardona who shares her experiences growing up on the island, how learning English opened the door, and achieving the writing flow state. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Carolina's Website . Carolina's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4....

Leani Lopez is joined by Rebecca Wells Phillips to talk about getting ideas through dreams, using writing to process trauma, explaining college majors to parents, and knowing your limits.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Rebecca's Website . Rebecca's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, h...

Author Tasha He joins Leani to discuss the importance of characters, unwrapping your first book, how you can't edit a blank page, and how writing is a hobby but publishing is a business.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Tasha's Instagram .  Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons....

Host Leani chats with Scott Roche about being able to write under any circumstances, writing short stories versus novels, developing grace for yourself, and the importance of reading other genres.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Scott's Website . Scott's Instagram .  Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice...

Puerto Rican Authors Annette Ortiz Mata and Leani Lopez come together to talk about going against your training, how it's never done for the writer, keeping old drafts, and evolving your writing.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Annette's Website . Annette's Instagram.   Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 L...

Host Leani Lopez talks with author Ryan Null about influential teachers, how publishing has changed over the years, knowing when to step away, and the joys of maps and world building.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Ryan's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/l...

Leani connects with Paloma Blue to chat about exploring other endings, the difference between writing scripts versus books, respecting fanfiction, and telling the story that you want to read.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Paloma's Website . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommo...

Kate Somers joins Leani to talk about the terror that comes with finishing a book, when life happens, celebrating that first 1-star review, and when writing rituals change. Please Note: Due to technical difficulties, Leani's audio is low quality but will be fixed by the next episode.   Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Kate's Instagram . Kate's Website .  Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Ke...

International author Saif Tareen sits down with Leani to talk about using writing to express yourself, not waiting for the perfect conditions, how staying safe rarely leaves a lasting impact and writing honestly. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Saif's Instagram . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, ...

Host Leani Lopez chats with fellow Puerto Rican author Sienna Kirk about how she felt debuting this year, the importance of celebrating, what to do when you're not inspired, and making sure you don't rush the process. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Sienna's Instagram . Sienna's Website . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By...

The Wandering Scribe Gabriel Garcia joins host Leani Lopez to talk about evolving your passions, finding inspiration in other media, and understanding why you want to be a writer.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Gabriel's Instagram . The Wandering Scribe . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http:/...

Host Leani Lopez chats with author Jennifer Drewett about channeling hyperfixations, being comfy while writing, and how comparison is the thief of joy.  Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Jennifer's Instagram . Jennifer's Website . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses...

Diane Billas joins host Leani Lopez to talk about switching tenses, carving out time for writing, seeing movies in your head, and jumping through genres. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Diane's Instagram . Diane's Website . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4...

Author Leani Lopez talks with Sam Riplee about her guide, What the Patriarchy Doesn't Want You to Know About Your Period. They discuss their issues with hormonal birth control and putting your passion into something tangible. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Sam's Instagram . Sam's Store . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By...

Carolyn Eichhorn joins Leani to talk about becoming an accidental writer, burying their first books, pulling inspiration, and giving yourself permission to write badly. Links:   Leani's Patreon .  IGN Instagram . Carolyn's Instagram . Carolyn's Website .  Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommo...

Leani sits down with Ally Kelly to talk about the pull of fantasy, wondering what to do after you finish your first book, why outlines are helpful, and not rushing the process.  Links: Leani's Patreon . IGN Instagram . Ally's Instagram . Ally's Website . Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommon...

Host Leani is joined by author and publisher H.R. Gordon, who explains the difference between traditional and indie publishing as they discuss the transition from writer to publisher, putting creativity first, and writing through trauma. Links:   I Got Nothing Instagram , H.R's Website , H.R's Instagram Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...

Author Christina Diane sits down with Leani to discuss when writing sneaks up on you, how to write for yourself, and being motivated by creativity. Links:   I Got Nothing Instagram , Christina's Website , Christina's Instagram Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join host Leani and author Marc MacDonald as they talk about their different writing experiences, using immersion in writing, and working on sequels. Links: I Got Nothing Instagram , Marc's Website , Marc's Instagram Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Author D.W. Brooks joins Leani to discuss wearing lots of hats, the thrills of finishing a book, and pantsing through the creative process.   Links:   Battle Cry ,  Leani's Patreon , D.W's Website , D.W.'s Instagram , D.W.'s Facebook , D.W's TiKTok , D.W.'s Bsky Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativ...

Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer's block. Links:   Battle Cry ,  Leani's Patreon , Erica's Website , Erica's Instagram Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community. Links:   Battle Cry ,  Leani's Patreon , Ana's Website , Ana's Instagram Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.  Links:   Battle Cry ,  Leani's Patreon , Ria's Instagram , Ria's Amazon Page Music Credit:  "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org...