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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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every 5 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
523
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Ep. 383: The Beauty of Lowering Your Standards with Jesse Q. Sutanto

Ep. 383: The Beauty of Lowering Your Standards with Jesse Q. Sutanto

Jesse Q Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure…

00:25:18  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
Ep. 382: Why to Not Show EVERYTHING with Shay Galloway

Ep. 382: Why to Not Show EVERYTHING with Shay Galloway

A writer of slightly off-kilter and historically-interested fiction and contemplative non-fiction, Shay Galloway began journaling and writing stories as soon as she knew how to hold a pencil, and bef…

00:40:06  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
Ep. 381: How to Start Your Book with Jennifer Herrera

Ep. 381: How to Start Your Book with Jennifer Herrera

Jennifer Herrera is a former philosophy grad student turned literary agent, who is fascinated by the stories we tell ourselves to live and the lies we cling to that sabotage our chances at a good lif…

00:36:25  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Ep. 380: Lessons Learned from Failing to Sell a Book with Kitty Zeldis

Ep. 380: Lessons Learned from Failing to Sell a Book with Kitty Zeldis

Born in Chadera, Israel, Kitty Zeldis is the pseudonym for an award-winning author of nine novels and over thirty-five books for children. Her essays, articles and short fiction have been published i…

00:35:44  |   Thu 24 Aug 2023
Ep. 379: Harness Writing Sprint Power with Jenn McKinlay

Ep. 379: Harness Writing Sprint Power with Jenn McKinlay

Jenn McKinlay is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. Her work has been translated into multiple languages in …

00:30:03  |   Thu 17 Aug 2023
Ep. 378: Using Different Mediums to Help with Revision with Kristen Bird

Ep. 378: Using Different Mediums to Help with Revision with Kristen Bird

Kristen Bird lives outside of Houston, Texas with her husband and three daughters. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music and mass media before completing a master’s in literature. She teaches hig…

00:33:50  |   Thu 10 Aug 2023
Ep. 377: Bonus Episode - Should I Revise My Book for an Agent?

Ep. 377: Bonus Episode - Should I Revise My Book for an Agent?

What if an agent asks you to revise your book, but you're not working with them yet? Rachael has opinions!


Also in this episode:

* Narrative distance in memoir

* When to hire an editor

* How to revise …

00:40:00  |   Sun 06 Aug 2023
Ep. 376: The Black Herron Episode Ep. 12

Ep. 376: The Black Herron Episode Ep. 12

In today’s 1st anniversary episode, Sacha is a terrible human being who actually went back and listened to the goals we said we had at the beginning of the year, and today, we’re measuring ourselves …

00:55:49  |   Fri 04 Aug 2023
Ep. 375: How to Celebrate Every Shot You Take with Edward Giordano

Ep. 375: How to Celebrate Every Shot You Take with Edward Giordano

Celebrating and shot-taking and AI, huzzah!


MASTERCLASSES NOW OPEN!

90 Days to Done - http://rachaelherron.com/90

90 Day Revision - http://rachaelherron.com/revision


Edward Giordano is a science fictio…

00:56:33  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
Ep. 374: Why You Should Skip Ahead with Nalini Singh

Ep. 374: Why You Should Skip Ahead with Nalini Singh

Why is it a good idea to skip ahead sometimes (even when it feels awkward)? Nalini Singh shares tips about this, as well as an awesome timeline tracking tool!


New York Times bestselling author Nalini…

00:34:35  |   Thu 27 Jul 2023
Ep. 373: How to Beat Writer's Block with Jayne Ann Krentz

Ep. 373: How to Beat Writer's Block with Jayne Ann Krentz

Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name and futuristic and historical romance novels under …

00:39:34  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Ep. 372: Your Writing Should Be Messy with Hanna Halperin

Ep. 372: Your Writing Should Be Messy with Hanna Halperin

Hanna Halperin is the author of Something Wild, which won the Edward Lewis Wallant Award, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction, and was longlisted for the VCU Cabell Fi…

00:37:08  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
Episode 371: The Black Herron Episode 11

Episode 371: The Black Herron Episode 11

Plans, planning, lovely lovely plans. Rachael backs out of an agreement (whoops!), Sacha plans world domination, and together, they chat about Rachael’s new publishing contract!


How Do You Write Podc…

00:53:37  |   Sat 01 Jul 2023
Ep. 370: Why You Should Write with Friends with Katlyn Duncan

Ep. 370: Why You Should Write with Friends with Katlyn Duncan

Katlyn Duncan is an award-winning, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, and has ghostwritten over 40 novels for children and adults. When she’s not writing, she’s obsessing over m…

00:27:51  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
Ep. 369: Why Failing to Write is AWESOME (bonus episode)

Ep. 369: Why Failing to Write is AWESOME (bonus episode)

In this mini-episode, Rachael talks about why failing to hit your goals (ANY of them) is a hugely important part of being a writer. If you’re failing, here’s why you’re winning.


Rachael Says Plan - J…

00:13:45  |   Fri 23 Jun 2023
Ep. 368: How to Give Yourself Permission to Write with Kelcey Ervick

Ep. 368: How to Give Yourself Permission to Write with Kelcey Ervick

Kelcey Ervick is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir, The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives, which is her third book. Kelcey's stories, essays, and comics have a…

00:36:41  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
Ep. 376: How to Surprise the Reader (BIG TIME) with David Ellis

Ep. 376: How to Surprise the Reader (BIG TIME) with David Ellis

David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more…

00:47:28  |   Thu 15 Jun 2023
Ep. 366: Monna McDiarmid on Love Tricks for Writers

Ep. 366: Monna McDiarmid on Love Tricks for Writers

Monna McDiarmid is a Canadian writer and international school counselor who has lived in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and Japan. Currently, she and her partner live in a tiny apartment in Yokoha…

00:56:06  |   Thu 08 Jun 2023
Ep. 364: What Did That Rejection Letter REALLY Mean?

Ep. 364: What Did That Rejection Letter REALLY Mean?

BONUS EPISODE, brought to you by Rachael’s patrons! Today, Rachael answers questions about what if you haven’t written in a while? What did that rejection letter REALLY mean? How do you structure non…

00:21:47  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
Ep. 365: The Black Herron Ep 10

Ep. 365: The Black Herron Ep 10

Today Rachael and Sacha talk about what financial freedom looks like to them. And Sacha wallops Rachael with an offer she can’t refuse. BOOM, don’t miss this one!


How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the…

00:51:00  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
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