The marvelous Vanessa Blakeslee and I chat about character agency, subconscious stew, and the impetus behind her first novel.

Destruction is deeply tied with loss and grief and pain, but it's a reality we as writers have to deal with and respond to. Here's how.

Author Kate Dyer-Seeley and I fight a spazzy Skype connection to bring you a conversation about writing cozy mysteries for a modern era.

Letting go is one of the hardest things a writer has to do. Here's how to let go of perfectionism, ego, control, & more -- graciously & gracefully.

I'm back from my mission trip to Jamaica, my friends. And I have several stories and writing insights to share with you. It's all here in episode 029 of the Write Now podcast.

Language has been a central part of Bishop Allende's career, from teaching high-school French to broadcasting Cleveland Indians games under the name Allen Davis. And he continues to speak, teach, and write professionally today -- though now it's from t...

I've spoken with many writers over the years about the merits of a writers' retreat. But what good can a short-term retreat do? Find out in this episode.

NaNoWriMo is a marathon for writers. The challenge: write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. It's insane, but fun, & a great way to form a daily writing habit.

Dave Booda of the Darken the Page podcast chats with me about the pros and pitfalls of the creative process and our shared love of writing.

Sometimes things like illness, depression, toxic people, and bad situations at work can get the best of us. So what's a writer to do?