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Ink in Your Veins - Podcast

Ink in Your Veins

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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Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
523
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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How to Celebrate Everything - Ally Nikolaus

How to Celebrate Everything - Ally Nikolaus

Ally and Rachael talk about FUN and celebration as well as living (and thriving) without alcohol. Don't miss this one! 


Ally Nikolaus is an award-winning filmmaker and author of the upcoming memoir, I…

00:31:04  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
On Surprising Yourself with Danica Nava

On Surprising Yourself with Danica Nava

Sheer fun! Danica Nava talks about the joy of writing fanfic while young, and how to surprise yourself! 


Danica Nava is an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and works as an Executive Assistant …

00:41:26  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
The Black Herron LIVE Ep 24

The Black Herron LIVE Ep 24

Please enjoy this LIVE EPISODE of The Black Herron with Sacha Black and Rachael Herron! 


🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE!


Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing do…

00:54:28  |   Sun 01 Sep 2024
Give Your Inner Critic an Important Job with AJ Harper

Give Your Inner Critic an Important Job with AJ Harper

This is one of Rachael's favorite episodes of the year - don't miss this incredible chat with AJ Harper, author of the phenomenal Write a Must Read! 


AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist w…

00:55:23  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
Write a Book Based Only on a Title with Elyssa Friedland

Write a Book Based Only on a Title with Elyssa Friedland

Why writing a book based on just a title might be a great idea! Also, keeping track of details, struggling with reveals, character building, not reading reviews and NOT killing yourself on promo - en…

00:44:13  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
How to Attend a Writing Conference - Solo Episode

How to Attend a Writing Conference - Solo Episode

Considering whether (or why) to go to a writing conference? Let Rachael walk you through her best tips for getting the most from one! 


NOW OPEN:


💥 90 Days to Done - WRITE YOUR BOOK! http://rachaelherr…

00:32:15  |   Sat 17 Aug 2024
The Black Herron 23

The Black Herron 23

Join us as Sacha’s getting ready to come to New Zealand and Rachael’s been setting up her Shopify store for the first time! 


🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE!


Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Wr…

00:51:28  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
How to Set Up Author Stations to Make Writing Easier with Jessica Mehring

How to Set Up Author Stations to Make Writing Easier with Jessica Mehring

Have you ever considered making author stations in your home or office to streamline your writing process? Don't miss this amazing idea with Jessica Mehring! 


Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based autho…

00:32:46  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
The Joy of Writing a Younger Voice with Jennifer Lane

The Joy of Writing a Younger Voice with Jennifer Lane

How can you harness the joy and fun of writing in a younger voice? Join us today to find out! 


Jennifer Lane was born in NSW, Australia, which is where her novels are set, but she’s lived in Wellingto…

00:29:07  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
The Only Way Out is Through with Tasha Coryell

The Only Way Out is Through with Tasha Coryell

We often want there to be an easier way to write, but hey, how about the best, fastest way? Let’s talk about going through it. 


Tasha Coryell lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband, toddler, an…

00:38:54  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
Writing Powered by Spite with Ashley Poston

Writing Powered by Spite with Ashley Poston

Why shouldn’t spite be harnessed for its sheer power? Get on board this new methodology - you’ll love it! 


Ashley Poston (she/they) is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Dead R…

00:49:01  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
3 Tips on Effective World-Building with Ken Liu

3 Tips on Effective World-Building with Ken Liu

Rachael dives into what she spent (and made) on her Kickstarter, and then has an amazing conversation with Ken Liu on world building and the Dao De Jing! 


Ken Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American a…

00:50:09  |   Thu 04 Jul 2024
The Black Herron 22

The Black Herron 22

Sacha Black and Rachael Herron talk about their next adventures!


Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselli…

00:53:32  |   Sun 30 Jun 2024
How to Find Your Writing Voice with Polly Campbell

How to Find Your Writing Voice with Polly Campbell

You are going to love this incredibly inspiring interview with Polly Cambell and her story about having Ink in Your Veins might make you cry in the best way possible.


Polly Campbell is the author of 

00:39:27  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
How to Embrace the Sh*tty First Draft with Kristina Forest

How to Embrace the Sh*tty First Draft with Kristina Forest

Rachael answers some BONUS writing coaching questions and then she and Kristina Forest chat all things first draft! 


Kristina Forest is an author of romance books for young adults. Her novels include 

00:39:43  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
How Is Neurodivergence a Superpower? with Holger Nils Pohl

How Is Neurodivergence a Superpower? with Holger Nils Pohl

An adult diagnosis of autism for Holger Nils Pohl has given him a unique view on living a full, creative life. You’ll love this gorgeous conversation! 


Holger Nils Pohl is an award-winning communicati…

00:41:17  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
How to Recover from a Hard Revision Letter with Sarah Zachrich Jeng

How to Recover from a Hard Revision Letter with Sarah Zachrich Jeng

A hard revision letter can push a writer into despair—what can we do to make sure we don’t burn out, trying to make the book better? Find out in this conversation with Sarah! 


Sarah Zachrich Jeng grew…

00:34:03  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
The Black Herron 21

The Black Herron 21

Sacha and Rachael talk about the wonderful success of Rachael’s Kickstarter and Sacha’s exploding sales! 


Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)

Writing doesn't have to be…

00:39:00  |   Sun 02 Jun 2024
Keep Doing What You WANT to Do - Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

Keep Doing What You WANT to Do - Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail

Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail talks about using the Try Jar (genius!) and the lily pad method to keep doing what you really WANT to be doing in your writing.


She's a multi-genre and multi-passionate auth…

00:49:11  |   Thu 30 May 2024
How Music Can Fight the Inner Critic, with Nicola Solvinic

How Music Can Fight the Inner Critic, with Nicola Solvinic

This lovely conversation had me buzzing (yes, a bee pun!). 🐝


Nicola Solvinic has a master’s degree in criminology and has worked in and around criminal justice for more than a decade. She lives in the…

00:29:03  |   Thu 23 May 2024
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