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: Story as an Exploration with author Paul Luikart
Author Paul Luikart joins us for a discussion on how building a story parallels a great expedition and why letting your characters guide the journey leads to the greatest discoveries.
To learn more ab…
Write Now: Story Beats, featuring author Julian Winters
Author Julian Winters joins Zach for a discussion on the differences between writing YA and adult fiction, story beats, and his process for building a great story.
To learn more about Julian, visit hi…
Write Now: Publishing Mistakes with BookLogix CEO Angela DeCaires
In this episode, Zach is joined by Angela DeCaires, the CEO of Book Logix, for a discussion on common mistakes made in publishing and how you can avoid making them.
To learn more about BookLogix, visi…
Write Now: Facing Your Fears with author John DeDakis
On this episode, we're joined by John DeDakis, award-winning novelist and former editor on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”, for a discussion on Facing Your Fears … a struggle every autho…
Write Now: Book Coaching and Editing with Nicole Whisler
Book coach and editor, Nicole Whisler, joins Zach for a discussion on when a writer should consider a book coach, what they do, and the line between editor and book coach is often blurred.
For more on…
Member Spotlight: VC Marello
Jessia Bowers, of the Broadleaf Board of Directors, and Broadleaf's Social Media Guru, joins one of our community--VC Marello--for a discussion on his writing journey.
The Breakdown: Show versus Tell
On this episode of The Breakdown, author, editor, and Broadleaf founder Zachary Steele digs into show versus tell, why it's one of the most important writing lessons you can learn, and how to apply i…
Write Now: Self-Publishing tips with author Bob McGough
On this episode author and Broadleaf founder Zachary Steele is joined by author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game designer Bob McGough for a deep dive into the pros and cons of self-publishing vers…
Write Now: Copyright Law with Attorney Lee Morin
Have you wondered what copyright law covers in your work, or when or how to go about applying for a copyright? Join us as we welcome attorney Lee Morin for an in-depth conversation on copyrights and …
Write Now: Storytelling with author and activist Kimberly L. Jones
Author, activist, and reknown storyteller Kimberly L. Jones joins Zach for a conversation on the elements of a good story, how improv helped her dig deeper, and why she'll never have to worry about w…
Write Now: Plotting in a Series with author Christopher Swann
Author Christopher Swann, 2022 Georgia Author of the Year, and the author of five novels, joins Zach for a discussion on how to build a narrative arc and handle character journeys through both a stan…
Write Now: Member Spotlight with Vanessa Howren Reid
On this spotlight, Broadleaf Board Member and Director of Social media visits with author Vanessa Howren Reid for a discussion on her writing journey, her inspirations, her recent short story publica…
Write Now: Building Characters with Depth, featuring author Andy Davidson
Andy Davidson, the Bram Stoker nominated author of In the Valley of
the Sun, The Boatman’s Daughter, and the Hollow Kind, joins Zach
for a discussion on how to create characters the reader won’t forget…
Write Now: Member Spotlight with Kristine Rudolph
On this special episode, we turn the spotlight on one the members of our writing community, Kristine Rudolph. Kristine is interviewed by Broadleaf Board member, Jessica Bowers. The duo discuss Kristi…
Write Now: Ron Rash
On this episode of Write Now, Zach is joined southern literary icon, Ron Rash, bestselling and award-winning author of Serena, The Caretaker, The World Made Straight, and many, many more. Ron discuss…
Write Now Throwback with Eric Smith of P.S Literary and author Adam Sass
Once you've signed with a literary agent, what can you expect from that working relationship? We're joined by literary agent Eric Smith of P.S. Literary and Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons a…
Write Now: Nailing the First Page, with literary agents Elizabeth Copps and Maeve Maclysaght
We welcome literary agents Elizabeth Copps and Maeve Maclysaght of Copps Literary Services for a discussion on what you should, or should not, have in your first page. With the aid of three anonymous…
Write Now Throwback with Latoya Smith of LCS Literary Services
On this this throwback episode, literary agent and founder of LCS Literary Services, Latoya Smith, discusses what happens after an agent signs a writer, the dark side of advances, and the advantages …
Write Now: Nailing the Edit with author Kris Spisak
Editing guru and author of Get a Grip on Your Grammar, Kris Spisak, joins author and Broadleaf Writers founder, Zachary Steele, for an in-depth conversation on the process of editing, why it's so imp…
Write Now: Writing Query Letters, featuring Lauren Spieller of Folio Literary Management
Literary agent Lauren Spieller joins us for a breakdown of what does, and does not, work in a query letter, offers some examples of query letters that led to signing clients and publishing deals, and…