Write Now with Broadleaf Writers
Write Now is a podcast brought to you by the Broadleaf Writers Association. Join us as we welcome author, literary agents, editors, and publishing professionals for a nuts-and-bolts approach to writing and publishing. You can find us at: https://broadleafwriters.com/.
Our mission is to enrich and advance the craft of writing for all writers through education, inspiration and community. Diversity is our goal. We continue to seek ways to improve the diversity of our attendees and speakers, and to create a welcoming environment for all.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Write Now: Flash Fiction with bestselling author Daniel Wallace
Daniel Wallace, the bestselling author of Big Fish (adapted into a movie directed by Tim Burton) joins author and Broadleaf board member Dawn Major for a discussion on his new collected work, Beneath…
Write Now: Tapping Into the Fear in Horror, featuring author D.C. Phillips
On this episode, author D.C. Phillips joins author and Broadleaf board member Dawn Major for a conversation on bringing the fear in horror and leaving your reader with a lasting scare. D.C. also disc…
Write Now: Author Elise Burke Brown
Author Elise Burke Brown discusses her award-winning novel, CHASE HARLEM, with writer and Broadleaf board member, Carmen Tanner Slaughter.
For more on Elise, visit her website at https://www.eliseburk…
Write Now: Roundtable with Carmen Slaughter and Jessica Bowers
On this episode, we head back to the roundtable for a discussion on getting your butt in the seat and writing the damn book, with Broadleaf board members Carmen Slaughter and Jessica Bowers (writing …
Write Now: Roundtable with Benji Carr and Shay Rodricks
On this episode of the Broadleaf Roundtable, board members and authors Benji Carr and Shay Rodricks join Zach for a discussion on process and revision, digging into their thoughts on writer's block, …
Write Now: Grassroots Marketing with author Helen P. Bradley
Author Helen P. Bradley joins author and Broadleaf board member Dawn Major, for an in-depth discussion on an author's role in marketing and how taking a grassroots approach might give you far greater…
Write Now: The Value of a Book Coach with author Monica Cox
Author and certified book coach, Monica Cox, joins us for a discussion on the importance of finding needed assistance in completing and editing your manuscript, the best way to approach editing, and …
Write Now: Getting Your POV's Right with author Jessica Strawser
Author Jessica Strawser joins us to break down the particulars of staying true to your POV, how to avoid head hopping, and the many hats she's worn on her path to publication.
Find more about Jessica …
Write Now: Roundtable with Bill Bridges and Dawn Major
On this episode of the Broadleaf Roundtable, Zach is joined by Founding board member and author Bill Bridges and board member and author Dawn Major for a conversation on the books, movies, and charac…
Write Now: Writing Community with author Vanessa Reid
Author Vanessa Reid joins Crystal O'Leary-Davidson for a conversation on the importance of writing community, how they've tailored their own to support women, and how to go about finding a community …
Write Now: Literary Activism with author Jeffrey Blount
On this episode, Jeffrey Blount, the award-winning author of Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way, joins us to discuss the power of words and why literary activism is so important.
To learn more about Jeffre…
Write Now: The Publishing Industry, Branding, and Podcasting with author and podcaster Corey Gladwell
Author and podcaster Corey Gladwell joins us to discuss his journey, the publishing industry, the work he does through Authrs.io, and offers some insights on how to start and run a successful podcast…
Write Now Roundtable with Ann Hite, Jeff Clemmons, and Crystal O'Leary-Davidson
Welcome to the roundtable! Each month we'll visit with members of the Broadleaf Board of Directors to discuss various aspects of their writing journeys, what brought them to the Broadleaf board, and …
Write Now: Writing Cozy Mysteries with author Sheila Hudson
On this episode, we're joined by author Sheila Hudson for a conversation on the cozy mystery, how it differs from the traditional mystery, and the influences that began Sheila's writing journey.
Member Spotlight: John Williams
From poetry to fiction to history to the stage, is there a written genre John M. Williams hasn’t dipped his toe into?
In this edition of the Broadleaf Member Spotlight, board member Jessica Bowers sat…
Write Now: Roundtable with authors Robert Gwaltney and Eliot Parker
Welcome to the roundtable! Each month we'll visit with members of the Broadleaf Board of Directors to discuss various aspects of their writing journeys, what brought them to the Broadleaf board, and …
Write Now: Navigating Multiple POV's with author Laura Morris
From crafting memorable characters and choosing which to feature, to finding a unique voice for each perspective, managing multiple characters through a story is one of the more important facets of w…
Write Now: Elements of Story and World Building with author James Wade
On this episode, Zach is joined by James Wade, the award-winning author of four novels, including his latest Hollow Out the Dark, for a discussion on ways to approach building a memorable and vivid w…
Writing Emotionally Difficult Themes for Children, with author and former professional footbal player Tra Battle
Write Now returns with Tra Battle, former professional football player and author of When Two Homes Feel Like One, for a discussion on addressing the difficulties children face and how it might negat…
Previewing the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, part I
Author, editor, and Broadleaf Writers founder, Zachary Steele is joined by Maryann Lozano, President of the Broadleaf Board and conference chair for the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, comin…