Inspired Writer Collective Podcast

It’s something you’re encouraged to do at the end of each year. Do you have to do it? Well, it’s really up to you. And it doesn’t have to look the same as what everyone else is doing. In this week’s episode, we share some of our strategies for reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going. You’ll hear about Elizabeth Wilson's annual journal review. Stephanie Oswald shares about the imp...

Stephanie Oswald chats with guest, Hannah Davis, about marketing your book. It's marketing advice that you can fit into your author life. There are many great insights and actions items for authors. The discussion covers everything from how to show up on social media to the importance of your email list. Hannah Davis is a marketing strategist and website designer for authors who want to sell...

Elizabeth Wilson chats with Julie Sedler about whether or not it's normal to have so many emotions when you're writing and editing your memoir. Julie Sedler was our guest, about a year ago, for  Episode 59, when she talked about the importance of knowing why you're writing your memoir.   Elizabeth Wilson has been editing her memoir and experiencing big emotions. Julie Sedler confirm...

Stephanie Oswald chats with author, Lindsay Rice, about her book Birdenwheel: "BIRDENWHEEL features an ensemble cast of Deadheads in the 1990s who follow the iconic rock band, The Grateful Dead on their summer tour." You can find the full book description on Lindsay Rice's website here .  It was such a fun conversation.  Stephanie first met Lindsay at her book release party in Salid...

There's so much to be grateful for at this time of the year! It's our annual reflection of what we've accomplished that's beyond what we could've ever imagined. We're reminded of how much we grow and embrace our authenticity with each episode.  Elizabeth Wilson celebrates the success of another round of the Memoir Master Plan Cohort with a group of amazing women. They...

Join our Embodied Writing Experience for a writer's retreat in your inbox each week: https://inspired-writer-collective.kit.com/e2cab66781 In this episode, Elizabeth Wilson chats with Jacci Prior about being an audiobook narrator. Jacci encourages authors to leverage their audiobook for marketing purposes.  At the end, get a sneak peek of Elizabeth Wilson's memoir being read by our guest...

Are you ready to find a book designer? Or, save the name of our guest, Karolina Wudniak, for later. Karolina works with self-published authors, mostly nonfiction, on the design of their book covers and the interior design of their books. She absolutely loves working visually which led her to becoming a graphic designer for authors. Karolina appreciates simple design and brings inspiration from nat...

Elizabeth Wilson & Stephanie Oswald discuss the challenges that come with condensing your lived experience into a narrative form. It’s most common to find if you’re starting to write your first memoir that you’ll begin by choosing a chronological approach to your story. There’s nothing wrong with making this decision, especially if it helps you get your words on the page, but just know you hav...

This week, Elizabeth chats with our guest, Kim Mosiman, about her book Reflections of Joy and how what she didn't know she needed to know led her to a new career path. You'll find these topics and more in this week's episode: Kim's inspiration for her book Finding beta readers Getting reviews Marketing now, even if your book isn't published  Get to know Kim Mosiman: Kim Mo...

Stephanie Oswald and Elizabeth Wilson talk about the benefit of learning from other genres and what Stephanie Oswald has discovered for her writing while participating in the Memoir Master Plan Cohort.  You’ll have to tune in to find out about Stephanie Oswald’s recent celebrity author encounter! What’s the common thread in your writing? As Stephanie Oswald has been working on manifesting the futu...

In this episode, Stephanie Oswald chats with Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter about their co-writing, pantser style approach to writing romance.  You won’t want to miss listening to how they collaborate to bring their stories and characters to life. They’re fun. You’ll definitely find yourself connecting with what they have to share. There’s laughter. An example of another way to approach the...

Elizabeth Wilson and Stephanie Oswald get real about what can happen with your writing process when caretaking roles take over. The solution is remembering to find community. Inspired Writer Collective offers quarterly virtual writing retreats on Zoom. October 11 and 12, 2025 is the next retreat. You can find the form here to let us know you're coming.  Send us Fan Mail  Welcome to the Inspir...

This week we welcome author Jared Glenn. Jared’s second novel, Lost in the Sun, just released and he’s currently working on his third novel. It was so much fun doing the production work on this episode that was recorded in June. Discussions around writing are timeless. You’ll find so much packed into this episode. There’s not a specific timeline for when you need to learn something or apply it to...

Write the messy first draft. Write, write, and write some more. Let your ideas flow and don't look back until you get to the end. The first draft is about getting your ideas on paper and then you'll have something to work with. It's not the time to edit or censor yourself.  Write the messy first draft. It's normal to have self-doubt creep in and try to distract you from your wr...

Elizabeth chats with Ananya Mody, a screenwriter for Netflix, about how she came to be a screenwriter and her insight for writers about holding onto their voice in the process.  Finding her way to herself and where she feels she belongs after experiences in the writing rooms of the screenwriting industry. It wasn’t very glamorous, but she learned a lot about herself and it led her to build her own...

The answer to your worries about showing up to a blank page and not knowing what to write. Elizabeth Wilson and Stephanie Oswald talk about their newsletter offering of the Embodied Writing Experience. A writing retreat in your inbox every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It’s your opportunity to tap into a deeper writing practice with prompts, exercises and ideas for how you can connect at a deeper...

This week Elizabeth chats with Sharissa Bradley, owner of  @projectseedmoney and 5Two Press, about resources available to writers who are ready to publish. If you want to put a quality book out into the world, you're going to need to spend some money because when you try to do it for free, you'll find it won't meet your expectations. Send us Fan Mail  Welcome to the Inspired Writer...

It's time to write your story. Whatever you're holding on your heart that's meant to be shared. In this episode, Stephanie talks with guest, Rhonda Linn, about what inspired her to publish her first book of poems: Chapel of Small Breath in Fall 2024. When you share your story, you discover connections with people you never would've imagined as they see themselves reflected in y...

Does your memoir have the structure it needs to effectively connect with readers? In this episode, Elizabeth shares with you one of the key details you need to make sure your memoir hits the mark. This gives you insight into what you'll dive into when you join the Memoir Master Plan Cohort, a 6-week program designed to help you have the plan you need to write your story. You'll learn how...

Memoir Master Plan Cohort is open. Get info and sign up here Elizabeth chats with author, Jillian Forsberg, about her writing life, what inspired her to write her recent novel "Rhino Keeper," and the importance of telling stories that matter. You'll learn about what helps Jillian stay focused on her goals and how she approaches her writing life. This episode is packed full of inspir...

It’s memoir season here at the Inspired Writer Collective!  Enrollment for our Memoir Master Plan Cohort led by Elizabeth Wilson is now open! The 6-week memoir program for women runs from September 5 through October 17 and comes packed with valuable content and resources to start you off on the right foot or get you back on track with your memoir writing! And new nuggets of wisdom are added every...

In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie chat about how quickly self-doubt can creep up on you when it comes to your writing, but the truth is your writing is better than you think. When you join critique groups and read within your genre, you'll discover you know more than you think. Send us Fan Mail  Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write yo...

Memoir Master Plan Cohort starting soon.  Save your seat here . Elizabeth & Stephanie talk about whether chapter titles matter. Do you need chapter titles? Is there a difference between genres? Do readers have expectations? As part of our Summer Short series, this episode shares our perspectives on whether or not chapter titles are important. As we both make progress with our works in progress...

In this summer short episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down together to discuss various perspectives on their social media strategy. They cover Instagram, Threads, and Substack. The general consensus is the benefit of having an email list. Previous episode with Michael Fedor mentioned : Writing Process with Award-Winning Political Thriller Author Michael Fedor   Send us Fan Mail  Welcome to the...

Elizabeth introduces our Memoir Master Plan cohort  We're talking about finding beta readers and what we've learned from reaching out into the world of writers. It's curious to us there are editors offering beta reading and writers are paying to have people beta read. In our experience, beta reading involves finding your target audience of readers and they'll read without needi...