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Ink in Your Veins
by Rachael Herron
How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle 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 Write) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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On Writing Under Any Circumstance, with Bridget Morrissey
Bridget Morrissey can write under any circumstance, including on the laptop, in the tub (respect!). Enjoy this chat about consistent word counts and investing in NON writing activities! Bridget Morrissey lives in Los Angeles, California, but hails from Oak Forest, Illinois. When she’s not…
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Writing Books, 10 minutes at a time, with Ashton Lattimore
Can you really write whole books in 10 minutes at a time? Absolutely. Also discussed: leaving room for surprise (and mess!), on being reluctant to do harm to your characters, and the magic of just taking a walk. Ashton Lattimore is an award-winning author, journalist, and former lawyer. Her debut...
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The Black Herron 48
Don't miss this one - they're having as much fun as ever! Sacha and Rachael talk about what's new (and old). 🎉 Refill! Kickstarter! HERE! http://rachaelherron.com/refill ⏰ DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SLOTS AVAILABLE (limited): http://rachaelherron.com/edit 📚 Patreon Exclusive Secret podcast!...
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What Does Writer’s Block Tell You About Your Body? with Sonido Reyes
Sonido Reyes talks about finding solutions in this episode—they’re probably closer and easier than you think! Don’t miss this incredibly uplifting convo! Sonido Reyes is the award-winning and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School, The Luis Ortega Survival Club, The…
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Surviving and Thriving on this Weird, Wild Ride, with Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail talks with Rachael about bumping against history as you research, about when existing writing routines stop working, and about surviving and thriving when publishing (and the world) is a rather wild place to be. Don’t miss this lovely episode! Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail…
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On Being Agnostic About the Outcome, with Ann Garvin
Ann Garvin shares her commitment to the journey while remaining agnostic about the outcome. She talks about being kinder to the animal that is you, learning that she actually liked to write, and what getting a Modern Love article will do for your sales. Don't miss this gorgeous chat! Ann Garvin,...
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On Writing Essays as Self-Love, with Melissa Fraterrigo
Melissa Fraterrigo talks about journaling as a judgement-free zone, about writing never being static, and how writing about ourselves can be the finest kind of self-care. Melissa Fraterrigo’s memoir, The Perils of Girlhood was published by the University of Nebraska Press in Fall 2025, and named…
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The Black Herron 47
Sacha and Rachael are really having fun now! ⏰ DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SLOTS AVAILABLE (limited): http://rachaelherron.com/edit 📚 Patreon Exclusive Secret podcast! http://patreon.com/rachael 👽 Worldshift SpecFic Conference: Free! http://rachaelherron.com/worldshift 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out...
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Going from Indie to Trad with Amy Pennza
Amy Pennza talks about the ways indie differs from traditional publishing, as well as dishing about her favorite hack for getting rid of echoes in our writing! Amy Pennza is a USA Today Bestselling Author of steamy fantasy romance. After becoming a lawyer because everyone insisted writing wasn’t…
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How to Trust Your Future Self, with Naima Coster
Naima Coster talks about how to trust that future writer self, about crafting beginnings that hold the seeds of the book, and about leaving behind the pages that we don’t need anymore. Naima Coster is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35...
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How to Be in Conversation with the Greats, with Dimitry Elias Léger
Dimitry Elias Léger is the author of God Loves Haiti, a finalist for the PEN Open Book Award. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Time, Fortune, Granta, The Miami Herald, Literary Hub, The Millions, and The Source. Beyond his writing, Léger studied geopolitics at Harvard's Kennedy...
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Recognizing Your Personal Writing Turning Points, with Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty talks about self-doubt, the difficulty of making decisions, and the fun of figuring out time travel in this delightful chat! Jaclyn Moriarty is the award-winning author of books for readers of all ages. One of the talented and popular Moriarty sisters (including Liane and Nicola),...
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The Black Herron 46
In which Sacha talks about her SOPs for writing, and Rachael marvels at how different the two of them are 😂 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually...
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Writing Thrills WITH Romance, with Tiffany Crum
Tiffany Crum’s first novel is a breakout success, but it wasn’t a straight line getting there. How did she do it? She tells us here. Tiffany Crum grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison. A longtime Californian, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband, two sons,...
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Verbs as the Secret Soul of Language, with Sarah L. Kaufman
If you’re wanting to make your writing stronger (immediately), don’t skip this one! Better, stronger verbs will change everything! Sarah L. Kaufman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, a writing teacher, and an award-winning author. Her newest book is VERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: How to Master the Art of...
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The Too-Many Possibilities of a First Draft, with Meredith Doench
Meredith Doench talks about how to move forward with a first draft (even when you think you should stop) and why it might be the most important thing you do! Meredith is the queer crime writer of the Luce Hansen sapphic thriller series and the stand-alone novels, Never Say Die and Whereabouts...
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On Character Being King, with Ember Mae
Ember Mae talks about how to create a compelling character, and also talks about how to run a successful Kickstarter! Ember Mae writes books where found family thrives, pets scheme, and laughter is always off-leash. She writes cozy mysteries and holiday romcoms, and one day plans to mix those two...
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Vibes-based Chaos Writing, with Darby Bozeman
Darby Bozeman’s first book has just come out, and this is a wonderful celebration of writing on the more chaotic side! Darby Bozeman grew up in Portland, Oregon, but she’s spent the better part of her adult life in the South. She has a master’s in teaching from the University of Georgia and she...
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The Black Herron 45
In which Sacha admits a productive breakdown and Rachael talks about Italy! 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)…
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Unlock Your Writing by Changing the Format, with Emily Wood
Join us for this lovely episode in which Emily Wood talks about the magic of using a different format (scriptwriting!) for unlocking stuckness, as well as sharing about the best launch day ever! Emily Wood was born and raised in rural Southern Ontario, Canada, where her days were spent as a...
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The Life-Changing Magic of Risk-Taking, with Jessica Payne
What do you get when you take a huge risk? Everything. Don’t miss this delightful chat with Jessica Payne about risk, ideas, and split keyboards! Jessica Payne lives in Washington State with her daughter, husband, and an internet search history that would raise eyebrows. A firm believer in strong...
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Why Flow is Overrated, with Rebecca Hunter
Rebecca Hunter talks about how to keep the reader and author experience separate (don’t search that hard for flow), about dictation walks, and about the difference between trad and indie routes! Don’t miss this lovely chat! Rebecca Hunter is an award-winning author, reader, traveler, occasional...
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The Black Herron 44
In which Sacha and Rachael talk about Sacha’s move, Rachael’s upcoming trip, and intentionality! ✏️ 90 Days to Done and 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing! And quarterly online writing retreats included!) Ink…
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The BEST Reading Tip to Strengthen Your Writing, with Laurie Frankel
Don’t miss this one, in which Laurie Frankel reveals the trick she uses while reading to aid her writing - it blew Rachael’s mind! Laurie Frankel is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of the novels Family Family, One Two Three, Goodbye for Now, The Atlas of Love, and the Reese’s...
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How to Unfold Your Writing as You Go, with Meghan Cathlin
Are you a controller or a perfectionist? What if you lowered the bar, and just let it all unfold as you go, as you support yourself in your writing? Meghan Cathlin is a writer, speaker, and founder of Considerate Ventures. For over 25 years, she has been a trusted advisor to authors, celebrities,...
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How this INCREDIBLE Book Got Published, with Portia Elan
DON’T SKIP THIS ONE! Portia Elan has written Rachael’s favorite book in recent years, and THIS is the story of how her debut novel has come to be released with such gorgeous (and deserved) fanfare! Portia Elan earned an MFA from the University of Victoria before returning home to California…
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The Black Herron 43
In which Sacha is moving (and making moves!) and Rachael is in a bit of a panic! Links mentioned re: Claude: https://rebeccabultsma.substack.com/p/before-you-use-claude-code-build and then: https://substack.com/home/post/p-186996234 ✏️ 90 Days to Done and 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! 🏠 Ink Village!...
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Lunch Hour Writing, with Moorea Corrigan
Moorea Corrigan is a master at lunch hour writing, getting her books written on her breaks at her the publishing house where she works. She talks about done being better than perfect, and gives Rachael a life-changing phrase she won’t soon forget! Moorea Corrigan holds a bachelor’s degree with...
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How to Be Relentless About Protecting Your Writing Time, with Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang knows that if she lets the world get in the way of her writing, it will, so she is relentless about protecting her practice. Join us for this amazing conversation! Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the YA Front Desk series. In addition to being a novelist, she…
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Writing Without Pressure, with Alicia Jo Rabins
Are you hard on yourself? Ever? You need to listen to this gorgeous chat about following the pleasure in your writing (and your life). Alicia Jo Rabins is a writer, musician, filmmaker, and feminist Torah teacher. The San Francisco Chronicle calls her writing “a poetry page-turner, both sexy and...
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Who Hurt You? with Ashley Herring Blake
What’s the question that’s most useful to Ashley Herring Blake as she sets up her characters? Who hurt you? And why? And how? Follow along! Ashley Herring Blake (she/they) is an award-winning author. She loves coffee, cats, melancholy songs, and happy books. She is the author of six novels for...
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The Black Herron 42
In which we talk about being intentional! 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland: http://rachaelherron.com ❤️ Write in Italy May 2026: http://rachaelherron.com/italy2026 🎉 Unstuck is now...
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On Letting Life (and Writing) Surprise you, with Maria J. Morillo
What do you do when your first book dies on sub? You write the most fun thing you can imagine, just for yourself. Maria J. Morillo tells us how! (And Rachael shares a hard story of recent publishing woes.) Maria J. Morillo is a born and raised Venezuelan ESL teacher, translator, and author of…
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On Being Precious About NOTHING, with Samantha B. Cummings and Matilda Swift
You’ll adore this episode where the Pens to Paycheck Authors wax lyrically and hilariously about all things writing, business, and mindset! Samantha B. Cummings writes gripping young adult fantasy novels and atmospheric dark academia mysteries for teens. Matilda Swift writes culinary cozy…
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Struggling with Commitment to the Page, with Lauren Novak
Lauren Novak wrote the book she needed to read, and in this episode we talk about how to uncover your next book (or how to wait for it!) as well as asking for help and dropping your reader into the middle of action! Lauren Novak is an award-winning Australian journalist whose work has been...
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The Black Herron 41
Rachael and Sacha are planning for the new year! And Sacha's had her most stressful month ever. IMAGINE. 🤯 ✏️ 90 Days to Done NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone ✏️ 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here:...
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The 2 Questions that will Bring Your Scene to Life, with Virginia Kantra
Sure, you can drive the whole way there in the beam of just the headlight, but what IS that headlight, anyway? Virginia knows! New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra is the author of almost thirty novels. She is married to her college sweetheart, a coffee shop owner who keeps her well...
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Harnessing the Chaos of Writing and Launching a Book, with Jacque Gorelick
Jacque Gorelick looks at life like a pie chart — what’s going to fit, and what won’t? Don’t miss this fabulous conversation on how to rely on yourself as a writer! Jacque Gorelick’s essays about family, motherhood, estrangement, education, and health have appeared or are forthcoming in The New…
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Keep Looking at the Hard Questions, with Diana Hongcha
Don't look away - if you keep looking at those hard questions, the answers come. Listen as we chat about this today! Diana Hongcha is a Chinese American author whose debut thriller, If You Don’t Go, earned a silver medal at the Global Book Awards and reached Amazon Bestseller status. Born and...
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The Black Herron 40
In which Sacha and Rachael share their words of 2026, and their thoughts about their wins and losses from 2025, and where 2026 is taking them! Hint: Sacha’s world dominating, and Rachael’s waking up from a nap. 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks…
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When Madeleine L'Engle Wrote to Me: Solo Episode with Rachael Herron
Times are hard, y'all. So here's a hopeful story. In this solo episode, Rachael shares about the time Madeleine L'Engle wrote to her. ✏️ 90 Days to Done NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone ✏️ 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out…
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How to Set the Angel Free, with Luke Richardson
Michelangelo said, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free" - How do you do that in your own work? And how do you bring a place to life, even if you haven’t ever been there? Traveler and archaeological-thriller writer Luke Richardson is our guide today! Luke Richardson is…
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Write for Money and Power, with Amy Suto
Money AND power? We’re allowed to want those things? Heck, yes, we are. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation about how to do it! Amy Suto is a freelance memoir ghostwriter, bestselling author, and the writer behind the top-ranked Substack, Make Writing Your Job. As a ghostwriter, Amy has written...
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Annual SHOW ME THE MONEY Episode!
💰 The Annual MONEY Episode! How did Rachael make her money in 2025 and how does she feel about it? Enjoy! ✏️ 90 Days to Done NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone ✏️ 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here:...
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The Black Herron 39
Sacha and Rachael get real in their annual Lessons Learned show! Don’t miss it! Write in the Junkyard! https://rachaelherron.com/online-writing-retreat-2026/ 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix...
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How to Keep Writing While Caring For a Loved One, with Donn King
Finally, someone’s written the book for creative people who need to use their time to care for loved ones. How do you set aside perfectionism and guilt? Fan favorite Donn tells us how! Donn King is an author, podcaster, and communication coach who helps writers and speakers say what they really...
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A Process That Might Unlock Your Writing, with V. F. Mejia
V. F. Mejia has a process for writing that might change the way you show up for your writing! And she’s just funded her first Kickstarter, and Rachael can’t be more excited about this one! V. F. Mejia is a sapphic fantasy author dedicated to writing for all the Latine sapphics out in the world....
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Write What You Love, with Lisa Dailey
Lisa Dailey had a sideways entry into writing fiction, and she’s been having a ball ever since. Don’t miss this super fun interview! Lisa Daily is one of the top nonfiction and self-help book coaches in the US, coaching everyone from first-time writers to 7-figure authors. She's a USA Today...
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Imagine More Deeply with Cai Emmons, via Paul Calandrino
This is one of Rachael’s favorite episodes, ever — join Paul as he tells us about Cai Emmons’s new book The Bells. Paul Calandrino is a playwright, educator, and actor based in Eugene, Oregon, where Cai and he lived until she died. Since she passed, he has been curating her literary legacy with…
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In which we catch up on two months! Sacha’s new goals, her amazing Shopify success, and Rachael’s new book idea (plus a challenge from Sacha). 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland:...
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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle 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 Write)
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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle 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 Write) Hosted on...
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