Ink in Your Veins

Ken Guidroz is a debut memoirist. 14 years ago he wrote the go-to book for his profession, Beyond the 401(k). But this is his first personal work. And it is personal. It is honest. In the book, Letters to My Son in Prison, he lays out the challenges he had in his marriage, the difficulties of connecting with a son in prison, and the long road back to finding God outside the four walls of religion....

What’s the post-publishing crash, and why aren’t we talking about it more?  Sarah-Jane Collins  is a writer, editor, and journalist from Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia, who moved to New York by way of Gadigal land (Sydney), and Naarm (Melbourne). Her work has appeared in the  Age,  the  Sydney Morning Herald, Meanjin, Overland , and others. She has an MF...

EPIC bonus Q&A episode, featuring questions from Patrons: How do I write when I’m scared of screwing it all up? How many agents should I query? How are you supposed to afford self-publishing, if you go that way? How can I figure out what to learn next? What goes in front and back matter? Should I presell a book two?  Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Wri...

Two surprising and awesome ways to actually END your book!  A California transplant in Tel Aviv,  Jennifer Lang  teaches writing and yoga. She's American by birth, Israeli by choice, and French by marriage. Award-winning  Places We Left Behind: a  memoir- in-miniature  is her first book and  Landed: A yogi's memoir in pieces & poses  will follo...

In which Sacha reveals to Rachael an amazing secret that she hasn't told anyone but her partner up till NOW. 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 to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Wr...

In which Rachael and Renée Hartleib talk about channeling the muse, but not in a weird way - more like a workaday way. Plus, why you SHOULD take a solo writing retreat! Renée Hartleib is a Canadian author, writer, editor, and writing mentor. She has published short fiction, and most recently a non-fiction book entitled  Writing Your Way: A 40-Day Path of Self-Discovery . She is passionate abo...

In which Rachael’s mind is blown by Helen’s launch techniques , and she might just be able to get behind doing a real-live launch next time!  Helen B. Scheuerer i s the bestselling fantasy author of the series, The Oremere Chronicles , Curse of the Cyren Queen and The Legends of Thezmarr . Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. S...

The always-vibrant Jen Louden rocks the podcast this week with her stories of moving bravely into amazing new worlds. She’s inspiring and exciting, and you don’t want to miss this fan favorite!  For 28 years and counting, best-selling author and passionate teacher Jennifer Louden has been a leading voice on self-care and creative transformation. Jen has appeared on hundreds of media platforms...

Why you might not want to wait TOO long to get (specific, good) feedback on your writing! Jenna Adams  lives in London and writes from her third-floor flat which is covered in plants. She is a regular contributor at The Book Network and Can I Stray is her first novel. Jenna is passionate about exploring mental health, consent, and codependency in her writing. You can find out m...

In which Rachael and Sacha talk about how 2023 went (whew!) and how they're planning for an EPIC 2024! Don't miss this one! How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in th...

Editor Damien Pitter blows Rachael’s MIND in this episode when he talks about the only way structure feels to a reader. She’s still reeling. Also on tap: what kind of editing is essential vs. skippable? And how the heck do you figure out when to hire an editor?  After teaching students to understand and write stories for more than twenty years as an international educator and counselor, Damie...

Rachael talks about a shiny new idea that’s run her over with its wildness and scope and size, and then she chats with Leftie Aubé about how to enchant and beguile the muses. Don’t miss this one!  Leftie Aubé i s a horror writer who lives near Québec city. Her flash fiction story, CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE, was published in the collection WHEREVER WE ROAM, where it was chosen as an honorable men...

Who said what, and WHY? Rachael talks with Jeff about how to write dialogue that readers will love. Also, she encourages you to join her in taking Monna McDiarmid’s course, Seven Rooms: Experiments in Delight-Taking and Peace-Making https://rachaelherron.com/sevenrooms. and if you’re a writer of color struggling to write your book, please reach out to Josee Smith on Instagram for free coachin...

The ever-popular, annual "How Much Did Money Rachael Make This Year?" episode! With multiple streams of income, Rachael made money from traditional publishing, self-publishing, audiobooks, Patreon, and (the biggest category), HUSTLE. Exactly how much? She'll tell you today! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to str...

In which Rachael and Sacha talk about Sacha’s INCREDIBLE experience at 20 Books to 50K, and how her latest launch went, as well as Rachael’s NaNoWriMo joy!  How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight...

A good (no, a GREAT!) excuse to watch reality TV? Yep. Honestly, you're going to love this conversation with Rachel Harrison on how to make our writing stronger and have fun at the same time. Rachel Harrison  is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. H...

Live a whole year trash-free? Oh, yeah. Eve O. Schaub and Rachael take on changing the world, one memoir at a time. Eve is chock full of incredible advice for both writing and living - don’t miss this one!  Eve O. Schaub is an internationally published author and humorist. The author of  Year of No Suga r (2014) and  Year of No Clutter  (2017); her forthcoming third family memo...

Have you ever thought that it really might NOT be you? You’re going to love this episode with Tori Anne Martin about luck vs. work, and what really matters.  Tori Anne Martin lives in New England where she collects pen names, tattoos, and hoodies in shades of gray and black. Previously, she collected degrees, including a doctorate in psychology where she studied interpersonal power, consent,...

Yes, you ARE in the right place! Ink In Your Veins is the new name for How Do You Write (we'll be rolling it all over in the New Year). New theme song - WOO! Bonus miniepisode: How to know what book to work on How to know when to quit working on a book Sign up for 90 Days to Done here: https://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone Sign up for 90 Day Revisio n here: https://rachaelherron.com/revision Reco...

Kate Elliott and Rachael talk about healing, bullet journaling, and (ahem) how long is TOO long a book? This episode will inspire you to not only write (a lot of words!) but also to take good care of that gorgeous writer’s heart of yours (by writing).  Kate Elliott has been publishing science fiction and fantasy for over thirty years with a particular focus in immersive world building and epi...

What's a word graveyard? When should you take a bath and let go of perfectionism? These are important issues, and you're going to love the answers.  Sarah Hawley is an author of romance and fantasy novels. She was a winner of #RevPit 2018, and her short stories and articles have been published by Hooked, Slackjaw, the Belladonna Comedy, and Points in Case. She co-hosts the Wicked Wallflowers...

Feelings, Nothing More Than Stupid FEELINGS In which Sacha and Rachael talk about the utter sheer stupidity of feelings, what they mean, and how they can (maybe?) be managed. Don’t miss this one! Heartfelt and sweary! How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to writ...

DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Internationally bestselling author Barbara O'Neal talks with Rachael about what quitting drinking has done for not only her writing but her life. It's rare to pull back these kinds of curtains as artists. Pull up a chair and your drink of choice (we won't judge, ever). And if you're looking for resources on quitting drinking, there's an AA meeting near you: https://www.aa....

P.D. Workman is a working machine. 103 books and counting? Don't miss this! Plus: a chat with patron Jillian who has questions about Nano and morning routines! P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award, and has published over 100 mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books....

Jennie Nash KNOWS memoir, and more than that, she knows how to do the most important thing of all: to center the reader. Don't miss this one! Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry with rigorous training, high standards for certification, and ongoing support for coaches while they launch and build their businesse...