Writers in the Wilderness Podcast

From newspaper columns to the rush of wire services to breaking down barriers with informative fiction, Michael Fitzgerald and I talk about how our words have power. We as writers have the responsibility to do our research and get the facts right. Not only that, this episode will remind you that your voice matters, but you have to speak up to create change. Be brave, do your research, have a strat...

What does it mean to drop a rock? If you imagine every project, every responsibility, every role as a rock, we usually carry around a pretty big sack of them. That’s not a bad thing! But it is all about finding balance in your life. In this episode, writer and website designer Sue Evergreen and I talk about finding sparks of inspiration, not just in the incredible, but in the mundane. We discuss p...

With over 40 books to her name, Melinda Di Lorenzo is a wealth of information about the publishing industry. In this episode, we talk about what it means to set achievable daily/weekly goals and why it is important to view your craft as your career. Melinda and I also discuss how writing is only 10% of publishing and selling a book. The other 90%? Marketing, collaborating, and networking. A succes...

Have you ever thought that, since you didn’t go to school for it or don’t feel like you have “natural talent,” writing isn’t for you? Pediatrician and fiction writer, Kati Eisenhuth, and I talk about how time and effort can forgo our perception of natural talent as long as you stick with it and don’t give up. Rejection happens to everyone. What matters is that we keep going despite those rejection...

If you’ve ever thought, ‘ it is too late to make my dreams come true’ , this episode is for YOU! Natasha Parvey, aka Natalia Lee, got serious about writing her debut children’s book, The Man on the Bike with the Blue Bird, at age 50. She reminds us that it is never too late to start something new. Yes, the unknown can be scary. Yes, it will take time to learn. But what is the worst that can happen...

Author Accelerator-certified fiction book coach Stacy Frazer is no stranger to the doubt that plagues all writers. She shares her story and the stories of other writers on her podcast, The Write It Scared Podcast, and reminds us that stories, our stories, “have the power to change and shape lives.” (Direct quote from Stacy) In this episode, we talk about giving ourselves permission to be creative,...

Author and story coach Sharon Hughson is a Feedback Master. (I have personal experience with her work, and thanks to her attention to detail and encouragement, I think differently about how I approach my writing.) In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the importance of reviewing your work, how to process both positive and negative feedback, and what it means to divorce yourself from your writing an...

Stories are a part of our everyday life. Humor can come from places we least expect, lawn mower or bank memo not excluded! You just have to keep your ears, eyes, and imagination open to the unexpected. Mike Exinger and I had such a fun discussion about where he gets his ideas (spoiler: daily life is full of material ripe for the picking!) and how he uses his unique brand of humor. We also talked a...

The art of co-writing doesn’t come naturally, as my guests, Estella and Jadyn, will explain. It takes trial and error to find the perfect rhythm. But when you do, you can create an immersive, satisfying world alongside someone you trust. The best part? They remind us that writing is good for our souls! Write for your own joy and for bringing something of yourself to an audience. There is someone o...

Welcome to the very first episode of Writers in the Wilderness! Thank you so much for being here! Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I interview writers in all stages of their creative careers to offer wisdom, a sense of community, and an encouraging word to keep putting one foo...

Hello Listeners! I’m Kathrin Classen, an as of yet unpublished author of domestic thrillers. I want to invite you to enjoy this intro episode to my new podcast, Writers in the Wilderness Podcast. Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I will interview writers in all stages of their...