Inspired Writer Collective Podcast

In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about: * writing goals for their works in progress * books they'll be reading this Summer * Love is Brewing ​Substack ​ & ​ Podcast by Stephanie * what to expect in July with shorter episodes * limited podcast guest interest spots available Get our Summer Bingo game here Send us Fan Mail  Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If y...

If something happened to you in real life, how much of it can go into a work of fiction for your character? Would your readers believe the scene? This is what we dive into in this week's episode.  In romance, there are often outlandish events that bring people together or tear them apart.  Readers get drawn into the emotion and tension of a scene, but are they questioning if it's believa...

This week, Elizabeth chats with fantasy author, Donatella Taker, about her writing process.  Even if you're not a fantasy writer, there is so much that's relatable in this episode about being a writer.  You'll discover you're not alone in some of the challenges that present themselves for writers, such as self-doubt, and you'll find inspiration for navigating your way thro...

On this week's episode, Elizabeth talks with Wendy Alexander about her writing journey through menopause and how she helps women find their authentic voices and career paths.  Wendy's perspective is where you'll find inspiration, especially if you're in this phase of life, or you're curious about what's ahead. You'll hear about how menopause can be viewed as a tr...

There's so much to learn from poetry for improving your writing. This episode digs into the playfulness of language, but also the possibilities of repurposing writing to create new meaning. Have you thought about the last time you picked up a book of poetry? We know some of you write poetry. Whether you write poetry, or not, there's a lot to learn from exploring another genre. One of the...

This week’s episode is going to amplify what we believe so strongly here at the Inspired Writer Collective: Writing in community makes you a more productive and better writer. We welcome our guest, Marissa Loewen, who discusses the incredible benefits writers receive when they join a community of creative minds. Marissa hosts a virtual space for entrepreneurs, business owners, and writers. There’s...

Set your 90-Day Goal with PATH (use code INSPIRED for 20% off) We're back with Amanda McKinney, an accountability coach for women entrepreneurs, this week to share our results after setting a 90-Day goal upon the completion of Amanda's course PATH. We’ve been talking a lot this week about how this is the year for collaboration. Why is collaboration so important? When you collaborate you...

In this week's episode, Elizabeth talks with Amanda McKinney about the following and more: The Three Levels of Accountability Creating a 90-Day Writing Strategy Overcoming the "Perfect Conditions" Trap Accountability is the secret weapon of consistent writers, but you might need a different level depending on your needs. When you listen to this episode, you'll learn about those...

In this week's episode, Elizabeth chats with Jenny Benitez about the benefits of creating her podcast and discovering journaling for mental health and self-discovery. Elizabeth and Jenny share a passion for amplifying women's voices. Their conversation focuses on the transformative power of writing and journaling in women's lives. Jenny shares how she got started podcasting. With he...

In this week's episode, we reflect on our process of getting in the creative flow.  Here's some of what we touch upon: The Science of Flow : We reference research in positive psychology about flow by professor, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who wrote a book called "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" Identifying Resistance : Elizabeth emphasizes that recognizing when you&apos...

In this week's episode, we discuss the nuanced decision of how much “spice” or intimate content to include in your romance novel, memoir, or fiction with romantic elements. Stephanie shares her personal journey navigating this important choice in her own writing, breaking down the decision-making process into three key areas: Your audience - Within your genre, what does your audience expect?...

Join Elizabeth for a great conversation with Marysol James, a remarkably prolific self-published romance author with 31 books across six bestselling series who discovered her writing career by happy accident.  Marysol's journey includes not only impressive literary success spanning cowboys to motorcycle bikers, but also a powerful personal story of healing and rebuilding her life after an abu...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to craft a story that keeps readers turning pages late into the night?  You don't want to miss this week's podcast episode featuring our discussion of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston—a masterclass in suspense and character development.  It's a book that was optioned for the screen before it was published, it's a Reese's Book Club pick,...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Angela Dunn Cartledge about connecting with others through our stories. It takes a lot of courage to put your personal story out into the world, and Angela creates a safe space for people to share and find they're not alone.  Meet Angela:  Angela Dunn-Cartledge is a working mom of triplets who lives in Knoxville with her family. She has been work...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Julie Sedler about her writing process and journey to publishing her memoir, ​ Watch Me: Part Dare. Part Demand. ​ Meet Julie:  I’m Julie Sedler a chemical engineer by training, but a storyteller at heart. I have spent years journaling and writing down my latest inspirations on random post-it-notes. This has brought the ‘in the moment’ commentary and...

This week on the podcast, we talk about our experience setting goals for our writing inspired by working through Amanda McKinney's PATH course.  We do not make this recommendation lightly. Anything that we ourselves promote on the podcast (outside of providing a space for guests to share their services, books, and products) is heavily vetted.  Here's what's in this week's episo...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about what it means to be a data driven author and how it's become a new coaching program of the Inspired Writer Collective.  During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more: how Stephanie arrived at focusing on data keeping your approach to data simple helping authors not feel overwhelmed when it comes to data what are yo...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Yoga and Writing Teacher Adrien Terrell about the benefits of integrating a yoga practice with your writing practice.  During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more: releasing energy in the body through yoga poses creating a ritual for yourself when you're ready to write finding time to write and your path to being a writer that...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with award-winning political thriller author ​Michael Fedor.​ During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more: writing a political thriller using your own story to inspire what you're writing creating a prequel to hook your readers building your writer identity There's so much inspiration for writers packed into this episode. Mich...

This week on the podcast, we discuss the benefits of being a guest on podcasts. During our discussion, we touch upon the following: practicing showing up for yourself refining your message creating community reaching a broader audience of potential readers There's a lot of value in setting your sights on being a podcast guest, especially as an author. You'll gain self-confidence and prop...

This week on the podcast, we discuss our takeaways from reading Daniel H. Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. The book challenges traditional views of motivation based on rewards and punishments. Daniel Pink argues that intrinsic motivation - driven by autonomy, mastery, and purpose - is key for creatives. Tune in to learn more about how we connected our reading o...

This week on the podcast, Stephanie interviews her friend, author B.L. Thoma, who shares her unique writing journey from a dream to the screen. It’s the direction so many authors hope their book takes from being traditionally published to being optioned for the screen.  B.L. Thoma’s first novel, Hear My Whisper, in her Morgan’s Landing series was written in an unexpected way, yet it opened up oppo...

In this week’s episode, Stephanie chats with Book Coach and Editor, Sue Toth. You’ll get insight into what it looks like to work with a book coach and an editor.  For Sue Toth, who holds both titles in her business, there’s a distinct difference between the two and they’re important to consider as you think about your needs as a writer. Did you know there are different approaches an editor can tak...

It’s time to celebrate! Thank you listeners, guests and loyal subscribers for your support!  We show up each week for you. Our hope is you feel inspired to keep taking the next step on your creative journey.  This week on the podcast, we’re taking a walk down memory lane as we look back at our year of podcasting. When we started the podcast, we had no idea what we were doing, but we knew we wanted...

You've been there. You walk into a room and feel overwhelmed by the mess in the space. It can feel like a lot to figure out how to get it organized. You’ve tried before, but it just doesn’t stick. You might just want to look up our guest, Julianna Strickland, who has been featured in the New York Times and has a partnership with the Container Store, on this week’s podcast for inspiration and...