The Author Accountability Podcast

Recorded on the 4th June 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna, Rhianne, and Rachel reveal the writing-related purchases they felt were totally worth the money. The answers may surprise you. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook...

Recorded on the 21st May 2022 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna have a bit of fun by answering the questions from the YouTube If I Weren't An Author Tag! Listen now to find out our answers and follow along! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook...

Recorded on the 7th May 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne chat about different approaches to setting daily word targets and the importance of having flexible goals. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theau...

Recorded on April 23rd 2022 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna discuss working on multiple projects and whether it's wise to do so. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod LINKS FROM THE SHOW:...

Recorded April 16th 2022. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Alli Earnest, author of Cities of Smoke & Starlight.⁠ In the episode we cover:⁠ Realising you want to be a writer ⁠ Who her favourite character is ⁠ What tools she uses ⁠ Balancing writing and parenthood⁠ What mistakes were made along the road ⁠ An insight into what she is working on now ⁠ Advice for other writers⁠ MOR...

Recorded on the 9th April 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne chat about reading slumps, what causes them and how can you get back into it? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/theauthorapod ATTRIBUTI...

Recorded on the 26th March 2022 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna discuss Quarter One and what they have achieved, along with Goal for Quarter Two and a personal catch up.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.subscr...

Recorded December 20th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Author, Megan Lynn Rose. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Megan chose and why What tools she uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what she is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: https://www....

Recorded on the 12th March 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna is joined by Andrew Wall of Craft Better Books for a crash course on worldbuilding, including examples from Donna's own work. (All sleep-deprived fumblings from Donna are bonus content) FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com...

Recorded on the 1st February 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna is joined by fellow South African, Rachel Morgan, to chat about bonus content and how you can utilise it between major releases. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://www...

Structure Recorded on the 28th February 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna and co-host, Rebecca Sampson, chat about how specific books have suck with them and which ones they like to reread on a regular basis. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsle...

Recorded November 5th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Author, DM Taylor. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue she chose and why What tools she uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what she is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: https://www.authorrhi...

Recorded on the 12th February 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna is joined by Katie Wall of Craft Better Books. They discuss the thread of perception at every stage that a book goes through - from author to reader. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the n...

Recorded August 14th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Fantasy Author, Noelle Rayne. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Noelle chose and why What tools Noelle uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Noelle is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: ht...

Recorded on the 8th February 2022 In this week’s episode, Donna and Savannah discuss whether to base characters on real people and their tips for creating unique people for your world.  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Savannah: https://linktr.ee/savannahjgoins Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod...

Recorded November 3rd 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Author, Dani Hoots. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Dani chose and why What tools Dani uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Dani is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: https://www.autho...

Recorded on the 18th January 2022. In this week’s episode, Donna chats with Julia Scott to discuss book formatting, software and fonts! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Julia: https://www.flowcode.com/page/juliascottwrites Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the podcast newsletter: https:...

Recorded September 4th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing Author, Jennifer Becker. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Jennifer chose and why What tools Jennifer uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Jennifer is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website:...

Recorded on the 20th October 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and guest host Sarina Langer chat about little things they do (or don't do) to boost their productivity. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e0328ae948de/get...

Recorded October 27th 2021 In this weeks episode, Rhianne interviews Fantasy Author Bekah Berge. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing pah Bekah chose and why What tools Bekah uses Her typical writing routine What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Bekah is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: Website: https://www.aut...

Recorded on the 18th December 2021 In this week’s episode, Jessie Cunniffe gives us the low down on how to take the pressure off writing your blurb by giving practical and helpful tips. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp...

Recorded December 14th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing YA Fantasy Author, Melissa Hawkes. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer Which publishing avenue Melissa chose and why What tools Melissa uses Some of her author goals What mistakes were made along the road An insight into what Melissa is working on now Advice for other writers MORE ABOUT RHIANNE: W...

Recorded on December 4th 2021 In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna catch up about babies, chat about the downside of pregnancy and parenting, writing and routines, and discuss their planned goals for 2022! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ Sign up for the newsl...

Recorded October 6th 2021. This week on the podcast, Rhianne is interviewing YA Fantasy Author, Alice Ivinya. In the episode we cover: Realising you want to be a writer  Which publishing avenue Alice chose and why  What tools Alice uses  Some of her author goals  What mistakes were made along the road  An insight into what Alice is working on now  Advice for other wri...

Recorded on the 28th August 2021 In this week’s episode, Donna and Rhianne take a look back on their writing for 2021. (Emberly has plenty to add too.) JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable worksheets for episodes 8-14; Grab The Worksheets FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com /links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theauth...