Nana Nkweti is the author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a book that spans genres – literary realism, horror, mystery, YA, science fiction – and features complex, fully-embodied characters. The stories aim to entertain readers while also offering a counterpoint to prevalent “heart of darkness” writing that too often depicts a singular “African” experience plagued by locusts, hunger, and tribal in-fighting.“Boisterous and high-spirited debut stories by a talented new writer.” - Kirkus ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Keeping runnings lists on your phoneStaying engaged with the world as a writerAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her WebsiteBuy her book, Walking on Cowrie ShellsFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Close your eyes. Imagine your body. Do a complete and full inventory and think of all the things that make you you. Hone in on scars, physical and emotional. Write from the perspective from that scar, or about how you received that scar. Let that scar tell you about yourself and your life.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Yaa Gyasi - Author of Transcendent KingdomKwoya Fagin Maples - Author of MendEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 78: Jennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and WhispersEpisode 77: Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouSupport the show

Jennifer Craven is the author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after the credits roll on The Sound of Music. The book explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, consequences, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Nazi-era Europe.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:That words have power and that we can use them for positive or negative purposesHow her book was inspired by The Sound of MusicAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and WebsiteBuy her latest book, All That Shines and WhispersFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write a story in which you are disconnected from someone society tells you you should inherently be close to. Write how you navigate the distance, remain true to yourself, and explain your choice to those who just don’t understand.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Kiersten Modglin - Author of My Husband’s SecretAshleigh Renard - Author of SwingEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 77: Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 74: Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are BridgesSupport the show

Marina Carreira is a queer, Luso-American poet artist and the author of Save the Bathwater, a poetry collection, and the curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary Folx, both published by Get Fresh Books.“Her poet soul sings—like a Portuguese saudade—in service to safeguarding what has been lost and what should never be forgotten, “to remember it all—sweat and tears, / Luso ancestry, to run roots through/ my future great-granddaughter’s bones.” — Rigoberto GonzálezIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The stories that you are too afraid to tellBeing part of a local writing communityAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her WebsiteBuy her book, Save the Bathwater, and the book she recently curated, Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry & Art by Womxn & Non-Binary FolxFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Where or how do you locate the divine in your own life?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:The WriteOnPoetryBabesEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 74: Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are BridgesEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesSupport the show

Kathleen Basi is the author of the new novel, A Song for the Road, a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss. "Basi's exquisite, gut-wrenching debut is filled with loss, hope, and secrets.” - Booklist In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The brick wall that is an invitationFeeding your creativity when supporting your familyAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Website, Facebook, and InstagramBuy her book, A Song for the RoadFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Think of a scene from your WIP. Think about the place where it is set: the smell, the sound, the way it feels on the skin and in your body. Freewrite 3-4 details you can weave into the dialogue that can be evoked in a sentence or two, so that you can weave them into your action.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Sonya Yoerg, Author of True PlacesLouise Miller, Author of The Late Bloomers’ ClubEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 74: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We BurySupport the show

Tashie Bhuiyan is the 22-year-old author of Counting Down With You, a YA “own stories” novel about a Bangladeshi teenager who agrees to a fake relationship with her school’s resident bad boy when her parents are out of the country. "This 'love letter to young brown girls; explores a topic that can be taboo in desi culture: anxiety. Bhuiyan guides Karina through it with care … Hand to fans of Netflix hit Never Have I Ever."  - Booklist In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:How consuming lots of media helps her through a blockHaving a playlist for the book you’re writingAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Twitter, Instagram, and TikTokBuy her book, Counting Down With YouFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Look back on one of your childhood medias and think about what you loved so much about it, whether it was a character, a trope, the setting. Then, write your own version of it.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Chloe Gong, Author of These Violent DelightsMadeline Miller, Author of CirceEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We BurySupport the show

Cassandra Lane is the author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that explores reclaiming violent family history in order to create a more free future for one’s children. “In this narrative, Lane seeks an origin story, searching for what facts are available and wondering about the legacy she is passing on. . . . A multiangled exploration of family trauma and the forging of an identity.” — Kirkus ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Exploring your city to explore your creativityWriting in the early morning hours with candles and incenseAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Instagram and WebsiteBuy her book, We Are BridgesFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write about a food you loved as a child. Describe its taste, texture, smell, color, and how it felt in your mouth. Push deeper to unravel what it symbolized for you. What deep cravings does it dredge up even now?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Reema Zaman, Author of I Am Yours: A Shared MemoirLynell George, Author of A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. ButlerEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

Ellen Hagan is the author of two new releases: a YA novel in verse called Reckless, Glorious, Girl, and a poetry collection called Blooming Fiascoes. Hagan is also the co-author of Watch Us Rise with Renée Watson.A gorgeous, inter-generational story of Southern women and a girl's path blossoming into her sense of self, Reckless, Glorious, Girl explores the important questions we all ask as we race toward growing up. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being in community and dialoguing with other artistsGetting others to use writing to tell their storiesAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookBuy her books, Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesCheck out her work at DreamYard ProjectFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write an Ode poem. Make a list of all the things you really love. Circle one or two that really stand out to you. Write details that help the reader see what you’re writing about, and write what you want to say to that which you love.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Renée Watson, Author of Love is a RevolutionAracelis Girmay, Author of The Black MariaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsSupport the show

Heather Ostman is the author of the new novel, The Second Chance Home for Girls. Told through three interwoven narrative voices, it’s a story of friendship and freedom, loss and grief, set in a halfway house for troubled teenage girls. She is also the author of the forthcoming Rhetorical Lives, a history of women activists of the 20th and early 21st centuries.“An atmospheric yet entertaining read with an enigmatic, charismatic hero that will keep readers riveted. This beguiling, slyly subversive tale puts a spiritual mystery at the heart of gritty truths.” - Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Breathing through the fear of a writing blockUsing Aristotle’s eight point arc to structure your novelAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram, and FacebookBuy her book, The Second Chance Home for GirlsFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: How can I tell you all that cannot be said?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Kate Chopin, Author of The AwakeningEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We BuryEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

Elle Marr is the author of The Lies We Bury, a newly released thriller. She strives to tell powerful and compelling stories of womxn who demonstrate resilience in the face of great obstacles. She is also the author of a 2020 thriller release, The Missing Sister. “The suspenseful plot is matched by the convincing portrayal of the vulnerable Claire, who just wants to lead a normal life. Marr is a writer to watch.” - Publishers WeeklyIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Consuming art to get inspiredGiving yourself breaks and not writing every dayAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterBuy her book, Lies We BuryFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write a scene in which a long held secret is revealed over a meal. Is the meal symbolic of the secret? How do your characters digest this new information while consuming their food? Do they even continue eating at all or do the utensils they clutch remain tools of nourishment or become weapons?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Georgina Cross - Author of The StepdaughterA.H. Kim - Author of A Good FamilyEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 68: Amy Solomon - Editor of Notes from the Bathroom LineSupport the show

Meg Medina is the author of Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the sequel to the Newberry-award winning young adult novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears. She is a New York Times bestselling Latina author of books for kids of all ages."Medina writes about the joys of multigenerational home life (a staple of the Latinx community) with a touching, humorous authenticity. Merci's relationship with Lolo is heartbreakingly beautiful and will particularly strike readers who can relate to the close, chaotic, and complicated bonds of live-in grandparents. Medina delivers another stellar and deeply moving story." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Scaring herself with trying new genresCross-pollinating when she’s feeling blockedStaying at it and keeping the emotional connection to your workAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Website,  where you can find links to her socialsBuy her book, Merci Suárez Can’t DanceFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: On the top of the page, write “I remember.” Imagine yourself at your favorite age as a kid. Set a timer for six minutes and write a memory you have of that age. After the six minutes, stop, and ask yourself, “Why do I remember this?” And then for two minutes, write and answer that question for yourself.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Renee Watson, Author of Love is a RevolutionYamile Saied Méndez, Author of FuriaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 68: Amy Solomon - Editor of Notes from the Bathroom LineSupport the show

adrienne maree brown is the author of We Will Not Cancel Us, Pleasure Activism, Emergent Strategy, Changing Worlds and the co-editor of Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements. Her new book, Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation, comes out in April. She is the co-host of the How to Survive the End of the World and Octavia’s Parables podcasts.“adrienne maree brown urges us to go deep, sink down, struggle, and swim as we find language, spirit, ourselves, and each other in this time of chaos. I cannot say how grateful I am for this work of poetry and love that makes sense of my/our everyday state of confusion and shows us how we might live abolition—not as an absolute state but as a dynamic motion forward and together.” - Mimi Kim, California State University, Long BeachIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The most valuable thing there isApplying Buddhist principles to her editing processWhat the next moves are when you feel blocked. And moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram and her WebsiteBuy her book, We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative JusticeFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptWrite a story in which you are being called out or cancelled. Write how you would handle it, how you would want to be treated, how you would want your community to hold you accountable if you had actually done anything harmful or wrong, and what you would hope to be the outcome on the other side of it.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Mariame Kaba, author of We Do This Until We Free UsTrans activist Indya MooreEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

Amy Solomon is the editor of Notes From The Bathroom Line, an anthology of all new humor pieces (essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more) by 150 womxn and nonbinary writers in comedy. “The beautiful thing about some books is their time-capsule quality, how they perfectly preserve a cultural moment between two covers. Amy Solomon has created just such a book with Notes From the Bathroom Line, an eclectic mix of writing, art and "low-grade panic," to quote the subtitle, from a large and rowdy cast of very funny women.” -  BookPageIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Thoughtful editingFancy pens that make you happyGetting inspired by other people’s workAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on Instagram and TwitterBuy her book, Notes From The Bathroom LineFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: What’s the story of the time you laughed the hardest?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Catherine Cohen, author of God I Feel Modern TonightKarla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented AmericansEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 67: Layla AlAmmar - Author of Silence Is A SenseEpisode 66: Patricia Engel - Author of Infinite CountryEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigSupport the show

Layla AlAmmar is the author of Silence is a Sense, a profound and life-affirming novel that follows a mute Syrian refugee grappling with her experiences during the Syrian Civil War, and as a refugee traveling through Europe as she is gradually and unwillingly drawn into the lives of her neighbors.“With gut-punching clarity, AlAmmar unpacks the complicated identity of a refugee discovering that safety is not what it seems, as she learns to find her voice in a new home.” - BooklistLayla AlAmmar is a Kuwaiti-American writer and student of Arab literature, delivering a complex and fluid book about memory, revolution, loss, and safety. AlAmmar’s debut novel, The Pact We Made, was published in 2019. She is currently pursuing a PhD on the intersection of Arab women's fiction and literary trauma theory.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Changing your medium to get un-stuckWriting as a repository for thoughts and feelingsThe difficulty in trying to take writing adviceAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her on TwitterBuy her book, Silence is a SenseFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Take a pivotal scene in your WIP, or a scene that is giving you trouble, and try to rewrite it in several different ways. For example: straight, a dream or nightmare, someone relaying the scene to another person in a letter, or as a hallucination.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Adania Shibli, author of Minor DetailHan Kang, author of The VegetarianEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 66: Patricia Engel - Author of Infinite CountryEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

Patricia Engel is the author of Infinite Country. The novel follows teenager Talia as she and her family grapple with their mixed-immigration statuses, offering an intimate perspective on an experience that so many have endured - and are enduring right now.Rich with Bogotá urban life, steeped in Andean myth, and tense with the daily reality of the undocumented in America, Infinite Country is the story of two countries and one mixed-status family - for whom every triumph is stitched with regret, and every dream pursued bears the weight of a dream deferred. Patricia Engel is also the author of Vida, which won Colombia’s national book award. She is a recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing by natural lightKeeping your writing appointmentsHer unique approach to revision (hint: it involves re-writing)And moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, or WebsiteBuy her book, Infinite CountryFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write about a time in your life when you did what some people might consider the wrong thing for the right reasons.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Carolina De Robertis, author of The President and The FrogEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 65: Kate Hope Day - Author of In the QuickEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

Kate Hope Day is the author of In the Quick, a novel about an ambitious young astronaut whose love affair threatens the rescue of a lost crew. “I read In the Quick with wonder at the deeply imaginative world Kate Hope Day created. Feminist and thrilling, this novel centers around a precocious, brilliant character named June. I happily followed June into deep space, but I would have followed her anywhere. What a wonderful story. I highly recommend this novel.” - Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear EdwardIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Changing your definition of a good writing dayWhat she does between 10pm and midnightLetting your brain think about your writing while you sleepAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, or WebsiteBuy her book, In the QuickFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Take a page of a piece you’re revising. Skim the page and see what words are hot, and circle those for a few paragraphs. Then make a list of those words, and step away for a few minutes. Come back and read the words again. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes and write about what those words might be telling you about your writing.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Katherine May, author of WinteringDanielle Geller, author of Dog FlowersEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpiosde 64: Fan Favorites - Featuring Kim Krans, Brittney Morris, Aja Black, Melissa Valentine, and Rebekah TaussigEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologyEpisode 62: Arianna Davis - Author of What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living BoldlySupport the show

This week we hear highlights from some of your favorite episodes:Episode 15: Brittney Morris - Author of the YA novel, SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of the graphic memoir Blossoms and Bones: Drawing a Life Back TogetherEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of the memoir, The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of the memoir, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter from The RemindersFollow these WritersVisit Brittney Morris’ Twitter,  Instagram, Website, and order her books, Slay, and The Cost of KnowingVisit Kim Krans’ Instagram pages, The Wild Unknown, Kim Krans, her Website, and order her book, Blossoms and Bones: Drawing a Life Back TogetherVisit Melissa Valentine’s Website, Instagram, and Twitter, and order her book, The Names of All the FlowersVisit Rebekah Taussig’s Instagram,  Website, and order her book, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled BodyVisit Aja Black’s Website, Instagram, or hear her new collaboration on Hungry World with Rising AppalachiaFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact PageEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Support the show

Sonya Renee Taylor is the author of The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, an invitation to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength.“This book took my breath away. It’s an unexpected and urgent embrace of truth.” - Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Dare to Lead“Through lucid and courageous self-revelation, Taylor shows us how to realize the revolutionary potential of self-love.” - Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Tending to what needs to be tended so you can writeChoosing her bold book coverAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Website, or the Your Body Is Not An Apology InstagramBuy her book, The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-LoveFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Imagine yourself as having gotten lost. Using five colors, four items you can see in your house right now, and one faraway location, write yourself a map back to yourself.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Octavia E. Butler, author of Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Storiesadrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy and Pleasure ActivismEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 62: Arianna Davis - Author of What Would Frida Do?Episode 60: Isabel Ibañez - Author of Written in StarlightSupport the show

Arianna Davis is the author of What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly, an exploration of the feminist icon’s signature style, outspoken politics, and boldness in love and art, even in the face of pain and heartbreak. She is also the Digital Director at Oprah Magazine."A modern take on a woman who was modern beyond her time. Arianna Davis's book paints a colorful picture of the strength, courage, and love that uplifted Frida Kahlo through her many tragedies. This comprehensive look into Frida's life leads me to think that we could all learn a lesson or two from Frida." - Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of ElleIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Translating your creative energy into wordsNurturing creativity by spending time in natureAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, Website, or Oprah Magazine where she worksBuy her book, What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living BoldlyFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: If someone in history who is no longer with us were suddenly with you again, what would you say to them or what message would you want to write down and have them read behind you?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfElizabeth Acevedo, author of The Poet XEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 60: Isabel Ibañez - Author of Written in StarlightEpisode 59: Stephanie Big Eagle - Author of Thunderbird RisingSupport the show

Isabel Ibañez is the author of Written in Starlight, a YA novel that continues the story of Woven in Moonlight, where Catalina, the rightful heiress to the Inkasisa throne, has been abandoned in the Yanu jungle, and needs to find her way back to her power and her home.“Packed with growing pains, adventure, and self-realization, Written in Starlight is an important, entertaining tale about community and resistance.” – Foreword ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Finishing the book so that you have something to editReturning to writing after years in graphic designAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Isabel’s Instagram, or her WebsiteBuy her new YA novel, Written in StarlightFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Choose an Enneagram personality type and write about their point of view as they are experiencing a jungle setting on their very first day.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Stacey Lee, author of Outrun the MoonZoraida Córdova, author of Labyrinth LostEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 59: Stephanie Big Eagle - Author of Thunderbird RisingEpisode 58: Timneisha Greene Kim - Author of Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for NormalityEpisode 56: Mia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal Support the show

Stephanie Big Eagle is the author of Thunderbird Rising, a memoir about reconnecting, resilience, and empowerment.In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Writing from your heart and your passionFinding the right agent and publisherAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Stephanie’s Website and TikTokBuy her memoir, Thunderbird RisingFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: What experiences in your own life, whether from a dream, a vision, or everyday reality, had such a profound effect on you that it forever changed your life and your perspective on your identity? How would you describe it so that your audience is there with you in that moment, experiencing it with you, and feeling the shift it created within you?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Winnie Mandela, author of Part of My Soul Went With HimJoy Harjo, author of Crazy BraveEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 58: Timneisha Greene Kim - Author of Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for NormalityEpisode 57: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite - Authors of One of the Good OnesEpisode 56: Mia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal Episode 54: Sarah Gottesdiener - Author of The Moon BookSupport the show

Timneisha Greene Kim is the author of Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for Normality, a memoir that explores coming out while being a Christian, and learning self-love and acceptance in the wake of molestation. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Putting your genuine feelings on paperThe pros and cons of self-publishingWriting in bedAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Timneisha on InstagramBuy Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for NormalityFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Write to your younger self about the heroes of the past. Tell your younger self how you are a hero of the present. Do you think your younger self would be proud?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Trina Greene Brown, author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 57: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite - Authors of One of the Good OnesEpisode 56: Mia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal Episode 55: Alexandra Chang - Author of Days of DistractionEpisode 54: Sarah Gottesdiener - Author of The Moon BookSupport the show

Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite are sisters and the authors of One of the Good Ones, a young adult novel that explores Blackness and how it relates to white acceptability, through the eyes of a young womxn whose sister was killed at a BLM protest. Kirkus awarded the book a starred review, saying, “Brilliant storytelling, sharp dialogue … An explosive look behind the hashtags at race and history, taking readers on a road trip mapped by love and grief. Close to perfection."In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Getting caught up in perfectionism and failing to startAsking for deadline extensionsAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Maika on Instagram, Twitter, Maritza on Instagram, Twitter, and their shared WebsiteBuy One of the Good OnesFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Write a scene where your character is having a physical and mental reaction to an extremely shocking moment. What happened? What will happen next?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Elizabeth Acevedo, author of The Poet XAlyssa Cole, author of When No One is WatchingIbi Zoboi, author of PrideGloria Anzaldua, author of BorderlandsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 56: Mia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal Support the show

Mia Mercado is the author of the collection of humor essays, Weird But Normal, which explores the absurdity of being a womxn, and more particularly, a millennial womxn. PopSugar recommends the book, saying, “Whether she’s tackling universal topics like the joy of shopping at Target or zeroing in on discussing racial identity, each one of her essays is insightful, funny, and a joy to read.”In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Separating your worth as a person from what you createWriting the things you want to writeAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy Weird But Normal: EssaysFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: What is something that other people take as normal or fine, that you think is super strange?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Rachel Ignotofsky, author of Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldRiance Konc, author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie RomanceEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 55: Alexandra Chang - Author of Days of DistractionEpisode 54: Sarah Gottesdiener - Author of The Moon BookEpisode 53: Rachel Mans McKenny - Author of The Butterfly EffectSupport the show

Alexandra Chang is the author of Days of Distraction, a new novel about a young womxn who leaves home and contends with the question, “How do you exist in a society that does not notice or understand you?” The Washington Post calls the book “an immersive, emotionally honest novel that thinks through our era’s complexities, histories and divisions; it wanders into the gray areas, and wonders where the path forward might be.”In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being physically well in order to be able to createLetting your ordinary life nurture your creativityAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy Days of DistractionFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Stolen from J. Robert Lennon: Go to Mapcrunch and click around randomized google street views. Find one view that calls to you and write a story that takes place in that street view of your choice.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Likes by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum Night Rooms by Gina NuttEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 54: Sarah Gottesdiener - Author of The Moon BookEpisode 53: Rachel Mans McKenny - Author of The Butterfly EffectEpisode 52: Riane Konc - Author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie RomanceSupport the show

Sarah Faith Gottesdiener is the author of The Moon Book, “a guide to conscious living through the moon and her phases, incorporating wellness rituals, spellwork, and witchcraft for the modern seeker.” In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Having an ambivalent relationship with writingThe importance of a good editorAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteBuy The Moon Book and the 2021 Many Moons Lunar PlannerFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Close your eyes. Take eight slow deep belly breaths. Out loud, name how you’d like to feel right now. Bring that feeling into your entire body. Now, put an eight minute timer on your phone and write by hand at least eight sentences that invoke that feeling.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Pema Chödrön, author of The Wisdom of No Escapeadrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategies and Pleasure ActivismEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 53: Rachel Mans McKenny - Author of The Butterfly EffectEpisode 52: Riane Konc - Author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie RomanceEpisode 50: Marisa Acocella - Author of The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the MotherSupport the show

Rachel Mans McKenny is the author of The Butterfly Effect, a new novel. The book is the story of Greta, an entomologist, who takes an unexpected trip back home and unwinds an “unconventional tale of self-discovery, navigating relationships, and how sometimes it takes stepping outside of our comfort zone to find what we need the most.” McKenny is also a humor writer who has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and more. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing outside your genreWhat she thinks about writing every dayAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterBuy her book, The Butterfly EffectFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt: Think about an indoor space with which you are extremely familiar. Picture it and think for a moment about the other things, unseen, which might reside there. Pick one of these creatures and describe what you know about them or what questions you might have about them, without doing any additional research. Create a scene where two people are talking, told from the perspective from this truly outside observer.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Mia Mercado, author of Weird But Normal: EssaysTyrese Coleman, author of How to Sit: A Memoir in Stories and EssaysEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 52: Riane Konc - Author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie RomanceEpisode 51: Mariëlle S. Smith - Author of 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and PlannerSupport the show

Riane Konc is the author of Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man, and Create the Holiday Love Story of a Lifetime. The book takes you on a humorous trip of your choosing through the challenges of a big-city heroine who heads back to her small hometown, while navigating work and love, all with a touch of holiday spirit.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being in the struggleHer path from school psychologist to internet humor writerAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterBuy her book, Build Your Own Christmas Movie RomanceFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompts are borrowed from Elissa Bassist’s piece, Writing Prompts for the Dumped, published at McSweeney’s Internet Tendency: Two unlikely characters meet, date, and eventually part ways. Write their story without using the words “part ways,” “meet,” or “Zoloft.” OR/AND Write flash fiction that begins with the phrase “every silver lining has a cloud” and ends in castration.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Katie Schmid, author of the forthcoming book, NowhereMaggie Smith, author if Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and ChangeEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 51: Mariëlle S. Smith - Author of 52 Weeks of WritingEpisode 50: Marisa Acocella - Author of The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the MotherSupport the show

Mariëlle S. Smith is the author of 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and Planner. The book helps writers to plan and work on writing goals all year, reflect on your experience writing, and keep you inspired with weekly prompts. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being brutally honest with yourselfJournaling for anti-journalersAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and FacebookBuy her latest book, 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and Planner (Volume Two)Follow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a letter to your future self: the one who never stopped writing. Keep the letter close in a spot you’ll remember, and each time you find yourself stalling, take out the letter and read it to yourself. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Cassandra Snow, author of Queering Your Craft: Witchcraft from the MarginsClare Sager, author of Beneath Black SailsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 50: Marisa Acocella - Author of The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the MotherEpisode 49: Laura Taylor Namey - Author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowEpisode 48: Lan Cao and Harlan Van Cao - Authors of Family in Six TonesSupport the show

Marisa Acocella is the author of The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the Mother, an Oprah Magazine book pick. Marisa highlights the ways womxn have been erased, vilified, and dominated for thousands of years, and uses humor and the graphic novel format to set the story straight.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Walking and creativityBeing compelled to tell stories that have been squelchedAnd moreFollow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookBuy her latest book, The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the MotherFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Take the very worst moment in your life, write about it, and turn it into the very best moment of your life. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Maria Scrivan, author of Nat EnoughMaryjane Satrapi, author of PersepolisKaren Duffy, author of BackboneElaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic GospelsGigi Levangie, author of Been There Married ThatAdriana Trigiani, author of Don’t Sing at the TableMax Dashu, author of Witches and PagansEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 49: Laura Taylor Namey - Author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowEpisode 48: Lan Cao and Harlan Van Cao - Authors of Family in Six TonesSupport the show

Laura Taylor Namey is the author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a new Young Adult novel that was just chosen as a Reese’s Book Club pick for November 2020. The novel is the story of Lila, a recent high school graduate who is sent to England from Miami by her parents after disaster strikes at home. She feels out of place, but then she meets Orion, and starts to rethink her plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Knowing that we don’t have to get it right the first timeHow to read to make you a better writerAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterBuy her latest book, A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write your protagonist’s first look at a new place or an opportunity that takes them outside their comfort zone. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Aida Salazar, author of The Land of the CranesRachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight TomorrowEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 48: Lan Cao and Harlan Van Cao - Authors of Family in Six Tones: A Refugee Mother, an American DaughterEpisode 47: Zara Stone - Author of The Future of Science is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st CenturySupport the show

Mother Lan Cao and daughter Harlan Van Cao share the new book they wrote together, Family in Six Tones: A Refugee Mother, an American Daughter, a memoir exploring the American immigrant experience and how it impacts a family.In this episode, we discuss their writing process, and:Writing a book together as mother and daughterSetting time aside to write, even if you aren’t inspiredAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Harlan’s Website and Instagram, and Lan’s Website and FacebookBuy their book, Family in Six TonesFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.Harlan’s writing prompt is: What are things about your childhood that you resented at the time that now create parts of your personality that you really love?Lan’s writing prompt is: Think of a period in your life where you struggled with your own self identity vs. how somebody thought of you. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Greta Gerwig, screenwriter of Little Women and LadybirdGail Honeyman, author of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineBharati Mukherjee, author of JasmineIsabel Allende, author of House of the SpiritsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 47: Zara Stone - Author of The Future of Science is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st CenturySupport the show

Award-winning journalist Zara Stone is the author of The Future of Science is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century, a book for young people about badass womxn scientists and entrepreneurs.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing your book like it’s your favorite bookBeing inspired by the little thingsAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterBuy her latest book, The Future of Science is FemaleFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about a physical product that doesn’t exist right now, magical or otherwise, and how you would use it.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Sarah Frier, author of No Filter: The Inside Story of InstagramBritt Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 46: Francina Simone - Author of Smash It!Episode 45: Nicole Vick - Author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every LessonEpisode 44: Sandra Miller Linhart - Author of Diary of an Unkempt WomanSupport the show

Francina Simone, author of YA novel, Smash It! In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being your own best editorBlocks coming from undeveloped charactersAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and YouTubeBuy her debut YA novel, Smash It!Follow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Play some music that gets you into writing. Pick at least three of your characters who interact, and take them to Disney World. Have them avoid the problem that you know they have to face, and let them talk around it. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Amara Luciano, author of Heirs of FateOlivia A. Cole, author of The Conspiracy of StarsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 45: Nicole Vick - Author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every LessonEpisode 43: Deborah Salazar Shapiro - Author of The Magical Mindful DayEpisode 42: Emily Hashimoto - Author of A World BetweenSupport the show

This week our guest is Nicole Vick, public health advocate and self-published author. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The benefits of self-publishingWhat she listens to when she’s writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and LinkedInBuy her debut memoir, Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every LessonFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: What did you experience in life that at first appeared to be a huge hurdle, that became a blessing?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Trina Greene Brown, author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenIsabel Wilkerson, author of The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great MigrationsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 44: Sandra Miller Linhart - Author of Diary of an Unkempt WomanEpisode 42: Emily Hashimoto - Author of A World BetweenEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 30: Trina Greene Brown - Author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenSupport the show

This week our guest is Sandra Miller Linhart. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The importance of having someone else edit your workWriting as a program running in the background of your mindAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteBuy her collection of essays, Diary of an Unkempt Woman, or her children’s book about feelings and deployment, Daddy’s BootsFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write without a prompt!Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Elizabeth Berg, author of Open HouseMary Higgins Clark, author of Where are the Children?Ensure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 43: Deborah Salazar Shapiro - Author of The Magical Mindful DayEpisode 42: Emily Hashimoto - Author of A World BetweenEpisode 41: Jenny Bhatt - Author of Each of Us KillersEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodySupport the show

This week our guest is Deborah Salazar Shapiro, author of the award-winning children’s book published in both Spanish and English, The Magical Mindful Day. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing to turn compassion into actionConnecting to your intuitionAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram and WebsiteBuy The Magical Mindful Day a children’s book that explores mindfulness, environmentalism, and our interconnectednessFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about a time that you felt deeply connected to the earth or nature in some way, and include as many sensory details as you can recall.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Ruth King, author of Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside OutKristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to YourselfEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 42: Emily Hashimoto - Author of A World BetweenEpisode 41: Jenny Bhatt - Author of Each of Us KillersEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 35: Chet’la Sebree - Author of MistressSupport the show

This week our guest is Emily Hashimoto, author of the new novel, A World Between, which explores the relationship between two queer womxn over the span of many years. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Making a playlist for your charactersDoing “writing-adjacent” workAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy A World Between at bookshop.orgFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Consider a time you were uncomfortable or insecure. Rewrite that moment in a way that unfolds unexpectedly. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties and In the Dream HouseMin Jin Lee, author of PachinkoEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 41: Jenny Bhatt - Author of Each of Us KillersEpisode 40: Xanthe Alexis  - Creator of The OfferingEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 38: Maisy Card - Author of These Ghosts are FamilySupport the show

This week our guest is Jenny Bhatt, Indian author of Each of Us Killers. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing out your ticsThe point of no returnAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteBuy Each of Us Killers at bookshop.orgFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Start with a memory about an object, a news headline, or an image. Take any of these and free write non-stop for about 10-15 minutes.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Toni Morrison, author of BelovedZadie Smith, author of White TeethEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 40: Xanthe Alexis  - Creator of The OfferingEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 38: Maisy Card - Author of These Ghosts are FamilyEpisode 37: Christina Hammonds Reed - Author of The Black KidsEpisode 36: Melissa Faliveno - Author of TomboylandSupport the show

This week our guest is Xanthe Alexis, songwriter, and creator of the atmospheric indie folk album, The Offering. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing as devotional practiceTelling the truthAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, Facebook, and WebsiteWatch the video for her song, MoonBuy her album, The Offering, produced by Conor Bourgal, on Apple MusicFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Imagine your little girl and what her blueprint was for you. Allow her voice to come through and let you know where she sees you going and what’s up ahead.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Kaia Ra, author of The Sophia Code Fiona Apple, creator of Fetch the Bolt CuttersEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 39: Rebekah Taussig - Author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyEpisode 38: Maisy Card - Author of These Ghosts are FamilyEpisode 37: Christina Hammonds Reed - Author of The Black KidsEpisode 36: Melissa Faliveno - Author of TomboylandSupport the show

This week our guest is Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being easy on yourselfGiving yourself space to make a messAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram, and WebsiteOrder her book, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled BodyFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about one crystal clear moment when you were made very aware of your sense of being inside of or outside of this designated circle of "women."Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Keah Brown, author of The Pretty OneAlice Wong, editor of Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First CenturyErin Clark, author of If you really love me, throw me off the mountain: a memoirEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 38: Maisy Card - Author of These Ghosts are FamilyEpisode 37: Christina Hammonds Reed - Author of The Black KidsEpisode 36: Melissa Faliveno - Author of TomboylandEpisode 35: Chet’la Sebree - Author of MistressSupport the show

This week our guest is Maisy Card, author of the new novel, These Ghosts Are Family. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Never getting rid of anything you love that you edit outWriting from your experienceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Instagram, and TwitterOrder her book, These Ghosts Are FamilyFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is based on a prompt provided to Maisy from Elizabeth Bobrick: Write a story you heard that happened before you were born. Whoever it’s about, write from their perspective. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Michelle Cliff, Author of No Telephone to HeavenMegan Giddings, Author of LakewoodEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 37: Christina Hammonds Reed - Author of The Black KidsEpisode 35: Chet’la Sebree - Author of MistressEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 30: Trina Greene Brown - Author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenSupport the show

This week our guest is Christina Hammonds Reed author of the new YA novel, The Black Kids. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:How screenwriting helped her develop her novelWhen she takes a nap during her writing processAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her InstagramOrder her book, The Black KidsFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about somebody who receives bad personal news in the middle of a national or international upheaval/catastrophe.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Jesmyn Ward, Author of Sing, Unburied, SingLaila Lalami, Author of The Moor’s AccountRebecca Makkai, Author of The Great BelieversEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 36: Melissa Faliveno - Author of TomboylandEpisode 35: Chet’la Sebree - Author of MistressEpisode 34: Lacy Crawford - Author of Notes on a SilencingEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 32: Juli Delgado Lopera - Author of Fiebre TropicalSupport the show

This week our guest is Melissa Faliveno, editor, teacher, and author of Tomboyland. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Carving out just five minutes a dayReading and editing other people’s work to improve your own writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her book, TomboylandFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Find the tree nearest you. If you can, stand or sit down next to the tree. Describe the tree. First using only sensory descriptions. Then, add a little speculation about the tree. Then write yourself into a scene with a tree and see where it takes you.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Melissa Febos, author of GirlhoodAlison Stine, author of Road Out of WinterSamantha Irby, author of wow, no thank youAngela Pelster, author of LimberEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 35: Chet’la Sebree - Author of MistressEpisode 34: Lacy Crawford - Author of Notes on a SilencingEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 32: Juli Delgado Lopera - Author of Fiebre TropicalSupport the show

This week our guest is Chet’la Sebree, author of poetry collection Mistress, and the forthcoming lyric meditation Field Study. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:What really makes a person a writerWriting before the emails start piling upAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Chet’la’s WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, MistressFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Take out a piece of writing that has content you feel passioante about, but you feel like it isn’t working. Write it in a completely different mode, form, or genre.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Shayla Lawson, author of This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being DopeDantiel Moniz, author of the forthcoming Milk, Blood, HeatEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 34: Lacy Crawford - Author of Notes on a SilencingEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 32: Juli Delgado Lopera - Author of Fiebre TropicalEpisode 31: Casey Cep - Author of The Furious HoursSupport the show

This week our guest is memoirist Lacy Crawford, author of the memoir Notes on a Silencing, the journalistic account of being sexual assaulted as a teenager at a private school that spent decades covering it up. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Being compassionate with yourself when you are blockedGiving up writing for periods of timeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Lacy’s Website, Instagram, and TwitterOrder her new book, Notes on a SilencingFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Choose an experience from your life, and instead of writing it beautifully, write it as cleanly, accurately, and honestly as you can.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Meg Howrey, author of The WanderersMaggie Nelson, author of BluetsPatricia Lockwood, author of PriestdaddyEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 33: Melissa Valentine - Author of The Names of All the FlowersEpisode 32: Juli Delgado Lopera - Author of Fiebre TropicalSupport the show

This week our guest is memoirist Melissa Valentine, author of The Names of All the Flowers, which explores growing up mixed race in Oakland, being part of a family fractured by the school to prison pipeline, and losing her brother. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Doing the writing first before anything elseWriting as a self-help toolAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Melissa’s Website, Instagram, and TwitterOrder her book, The Names of All the FlowersFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Read two pages of any piece of literature and let it inspire you to write.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Zora Neale Hurston, author of Dust Tracks on a RoadDorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out of CarolinaRobin Coste Lewis, author of Voyage of the Sable VenusClarice Lispector, author of The Passion According to G.H.Ensure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 28: Liara Tamani - Author of All The Things We Never KnewEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlaySupport the show

This week our guest is Colombian writer Juli Delgado Lopera, author of the queer multilingual novel, Fiebre Tropical. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Editing with an inquisitive lensCommitting to a creative practiceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Juli’s Instagram, Twitter, and WebsiteOrder her book, Fiebre TropicalFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just futureBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: This is ‘stolen’ from Linda Barry because I love her so much. Write a list of ten cars that have appeared in your life. Pick number 7 and write the story of that car, using all of your senses as you’re writing.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Miriam Toews, author of A Complicated KindnessRita Indiana, author of PapiEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 29: Trina Greene Brown - Author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenEpisode 28: Liara Tamani - Author of All The Things We Never KnewEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneSupport the show

This week our guest is New York Times bestselling author and staff writer at the New Yorker, Casey Cep. Her recent book is Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee, which was listed by President Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of 2019. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Writing nonfiction and being curious about peopleBeing flexible in order to writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Casey Cep’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her book, Furious HoursFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Draft a tableau. Place all of your characters in the same place at the same time.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Elaine Weiss, author of The Woman’s HourJamaica Kinkaid, author of At the Bottom of the RiverEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 30: Trina Greene Brown - Author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black ChildrenEpisode 28: Liara Tamani - Author of All The Things We Never KnewEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneSupport the show

This week our guest is author Trina Greene Brown, author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Trusting your inner knowing and sharing it with the worldWriting as activismAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Trina Greene Brown’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her instructional book, Parenting for LiberationFollow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: How are you practicing liberation in your home?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Octavia Butler, author of KindredAudre Lorde, author of The Black UnicornDani McClain, author of We Live for the We: Policial Power of Black MotherhoodThe authors in the anthology, Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Linesadrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategies and Pleasure ActivismEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaSupport the show

This week our guest is memoirist Jaquira Díaz, author of Ordinary Girls - a story of growing up queer in Puerto Rico and Miami. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Listening to yourself read your own workThe pen she needs for her first draftsAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Jaquira Díaz’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder the paperback of her memoir, Ordinary GirlsFollow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about an event, a person, or a moment that changed everything. Who were you before this moment, before this event, before this person? Who were you right after this event, or this moment, or this person? Think about yourself now, or about the character now. What do you know now that you didn’t know then? What was happening in the world in that moment? Think about the world and the character: how are those things connected?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Angie Cruz, author of DominicanaCarolina De Robertis, author of CantorasEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 28: Liara Tamani - Author of All The Things We Never KnewEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneSupport the show

This week our guest is novelist Liara Tamani, author of All the Things We Never Knew, a young adult novel that follows two Black teenagers as they discover how first love, heartbreak, betrayal, and family can shape you - for better or worse. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:The three questions to ask yourself when you’re blockedEditing as you writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Liara Tamani’s Website, Twitter, and InstagramOrder her latest Young Adult novel, All the Things We Never KnewFollow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Inspired by Ross Gay, write an essay about delight. Draft it really quickly and write it by hand.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Zinzi Clemmons, author of What We LoseElana K. Arnold, author of An Ordinary DayRenee Watson, author of Ways to Make SunshineBrandy Colbert, author of The Only Black Girls in TownEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 27: Aja Black - Songwriter of musical duo The RemindersEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlaySupport the show

This week our guest is Aja Black - songwriter, musician, vocalist, and one half of the creative duo The Reminders. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Asking questions with your writingRemoving expectations, rules and regulations from your creativityAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit The Reminders’ Website Follow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Start with the phrase “flowers keep falling from your mouth,” and combine it with an emotion of your choosing. Expand on that metaphorical phrase through your own interpretation.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Nnedi Okorafor, author of the Afrofuturistic series BintiEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Black Womxn AuthorsEpisode 26: Minna Salami - Author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneEpisode 23: Valencia Robin - Author of Ridiculous LightEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlayEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaSupport the show

This week our guest is Minna Salami, author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Showing up for your museHaving an idea that you’re obsessive aboutAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramOrder Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for EveryoneFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Think about a topic that you want to write about. Write about this topic with sensuous knowledge. Conveying whatever topic you choose to write about in the most holistic and sensuous way that you can.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Elif Shafak, author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange WorldBernadine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 25: Bishakh Som - Author of Apsara EngineEpisode 24: Aimee Liu - Author of Glorious BoyEpisode 23: Valencia Robin - Author of Ridiculous LightEpisode 22: Deborah Paredez - Author of Year of the DogSupport the show

This week our guest is Bishakh Som, author of Apsara Engine, a collection of graphic short stories. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andTurning everything offMaking sure your work isn’t too precious while you’re editingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, and InstagramOrder Apsara Engine, her collection of Desi Futuristic graphic short storiesFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Dig up an old photo of yourself on a holiday. Preferably one with you and with people in the background. Now imagine yourself as one of the people in the background and how they regard you taking a photo as a tourist.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Vidhu Aggarwal, author of The Trouble with HumpdoriCat Fitzpatrick, author of GlamorpussEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 24: Aimee Liu - Author of Glorious BoyEpisode 23: Valencia Robin - Author of Ridiculous LightEpisode 22: Deborah Paredez - Author of Year of the DogEpisode 21: Dallas Woodburn - Author of The Best Week That Never HappenedSupport the show

This week our guest is Aimee Liu, author of Glorious Boy, a novel set in World War II. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWho to include in your writing groupHaving an abiding question as you writeAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, and InstagramOrder her new novel, Glorious Boy, the story of a family in a British penal colony during World War II. Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Part One: Write about a memory that inspires guilt. What happened, what did you do, why and how do you blame yourself?Part Two: How does that memory play forward? What might you do to atone for what happened and what consequences might ensure from the acts you undertake to atone?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Colette Sartor, author of Once RemovedCai Emmons, author of VanishingSherri L. Smith, author of The Blossom and the FireflyEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 23: Valencia Robin - Author of Ridiculous LightEpisode 22: Deborah Paredez - Author of Year of the DogEpisode 21: Dallas Woodburn - Author of The Best Week That Never HappenedSupport the show

This week our guest is Valencia Robin, visual artist, poet, and author of Ridiculous Light. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andThe power of a writing groupToggling between painting and writingAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, Ridiculous Light, the winner of Persea Books’ Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry, finalist for the 2020 Kate Tufts Discovery Award, and named one of the best poetry books of 2019 by Library Journal.Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a poem where the lines go from one margin to the other.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Linda Gregg, author of All of it SingingRita Dove, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joy Harjo, Sharon Olds, Natasha Trethewey, Brenda Shaughnessy, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Natalie G. DiazEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganSupport the show

This week our guest is Deborah Paredez, co-founder of CantoMundo, and author of Year of the Dog, a book of poetry. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andSubmitting more, and submitting after rejectionReckoning with silenceAnd moreIf you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her WebsiteOrder her poetry collection, Year of the Dog, that explores themes of grief, the Vietnam War, and poetic formFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about The Feminist Press, which lifts up insurgent and marginalized voices from around the world to build a more just future. Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Make a list of language, stories, figures, or images that we see as so completely mundane that we don’t even notice them. Then write what you know and notice about that familiar piece of language. Then write a story to pull it from its familiarity to something more strange or wondrous or meaningful. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Aracelis Girmay, author of Black MariaLucille Clifton, author of Blessing the BoatsEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 20: Kristen Millares Young - Author of SubductionEpisode 17: Hala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganSupport the show

This week our guest is Dallas Woodburn, author of the young adult novel, The Best Week That Never Happened. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andAccidentally making external critics internalWriting after lossAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Facebook, and InstagramOrder her new book, The Best Week That Never Happened Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Have your character do something out of character for them. What is their decision, why do they decide to do it, and what happens as a result?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Maya Angelou, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsVanessa Hua, author of Deceit and Other PossibilitiesAimee Bender, author of The Color MasterEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 20: Kristen Millares Young - Author of SubductionEpisode 17: Hala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesSupport the show

This week our guest is Kristen Millares Young, author of Subduction. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andParenting and writing in short periods of timeAllusion and the tension of the unsaidEditing from the end forwardAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Website, Twitter, and InstagramFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Pick a scene that’s been stymying you, and write it from the perspective of the character who is in juxtaposition with but not interior to your protagonist.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Elissa Washuta, author of My Body is a Book of RulesElizabeth Rosner, author of Survivor CafeWeike Wang, author of ChemistryEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 19: Luba Vikhanski - Author of Gender Mosaic Episode 18: Melissa Matthewson - Author of Tracing the Desire LineEpisode 17: Hala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlaySupport the show

This week our guest is Luba Vikhanski, author of Gender Mosaic.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andAdding tension and suspense to any writingThe importance of your openingWorking on writing in your sleepAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Goodreads for Gender Mosaic, and for all of her booksFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Take some quiet time in the evening before you go to bed, and try to think about what you are trying to write in as much detail as possible. Get up in the morning and see if you have fresh ideas.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Chimamanda Adichie, author of We Should All Be FeministsRebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksGwen Cooper, author of Homer’s OdysseyEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 18: Melissa Matthewson - Author of Tracing the Desire LineEpisode 17: Hala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesSupport the show

This week our guest is Melissa Matthewson, author of Tracing the Desire Line.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andMoving your bodyPlaying with the words on the pageResearching where to submitAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her TwitterVisit her InstagramVisit her Website Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Make a list of ten beautiful things. Be as specific as possible and ground yourself in all sensory details. Draw each one out into 200 word fragments about each beautiful thing. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Mary-Kim Arnold, Author of Litany of the Long Moment and The Fish & The DoveEmily Arnason Casey, Author of Made HolyCari Luna, Author of The Revolution of Every DayEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 17: Hala Alyan - Author of The Twenty-Ninth YearEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesEpisode 13: Ann Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsSupport the show

This week our guest is Hala Alyan, poet and author of The Twenty-Ninth Year.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andYour writing ritualKeeping an inspired headspaceLeading with the actionAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her InstagramVisit her Website Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Think of some long ago family member, imagined or real, and write something about them or to them.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Analicia Sotelo, author of VirginMarwa Helal, author of Invasive SpeciesAda Limón, author of The CarryingKali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Sabrina & CorinaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 16: Writing in the Time of COVID-19 with host Sara Gallagher and poem Perhaps Prayer by Kristy MilliganEpisdoe 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesEpisode 13: Ann Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsEpisode 12: Ysabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesSupport the show

This week host Sara Gallagher talks about creativity and writing during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Poet Kristy Milligan shares Perhaps Prayer. In this episode, we discussThat our art is here to nourish usThe truth and the beauty of lifeTo give ourselves grace as we navigate these uncertain timesAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a prayer. Write the prayer you need right now. Write the prayer in your heart. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, you heard from:Kristy Milligan, who read Perhaps PrayerEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 15: Brittney Morris - Author of SlayEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesEpisode 13: Ann Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsEpisode 12: Ysabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesEpisode 10: Dr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningEpisode 9: Tara Lynn Masih - Author of My Real Name is HannaEpisode 8: Elizabeth Bell - Author of The Lazare Family SagaSupport the show

This week our guest is Brittney Morris, author of Slay, a young adult novel based on her idea of what might happen if there were an all-black Wakanda-style video game.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWriting a published book in 12 daysKeeping at it even after 200 rejectionsA prompt to help you learn more about your protagonistAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Twitter and InstagramVisit her Website Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Set your protagonist in a coffee shop, tavern, or restaurant. Have each of your other characters come in. Focus on the five senses, and how they feel about the interaction with the other characters who come in. Make it as interesting as you can and focus on the five senses.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Roseanne Brown, author of A Song of Wraiths and RuinEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 14: Kim Krans - Author of Blossoms and BonesEpisode 13: Ann Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsEpisode 12: Ysabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesEpisode 10: Dr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningSupport the show

This week our guest is New York Times bestselling author Kim Krans, who reads from her new graphic memoir, Blossoms and Bones: Drawing a Life Back Together.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andThe need for tension in creation“The third thing” we need in order to work on a projectSurprising yourselfAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit her Instagram pages, The Wild Unknown, and Kim KransVIsit Kim Krans’ WebsiteFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, The Flower Essences Deck, an oracle deck for reference and self-reflection.Become an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a thank you letter to an author or artist, the first one who comes to mind. Write a one page, handwritten letter, and thank them for not giving up. Sign it with the date. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Ariana Reines, author of A Sand BookAnne Frank, author of The Diary of a Young GirlEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 13: Ann Hagerty Davenport - Owner at 31 AnnotationsEpisode 12: Ysabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesEpisode 10: Dr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningSupport the show

This week our guest is Ann Hagerty Davenport: poet, translator, and devotee of fresh bread.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andTuning into what works for your own practiceThe element of surprise when you’re stuckConnecting with your voice as a writerAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Ann Hagerty Davenport’s Website Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) Follow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: The door is a memory. When you walk through, what does this house hold? What rooms do you visit? How might you rearrange the furniture to meet your present needs?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, creator of Modern Women and Visual MagicBrené Brown, author of Dare to LeadAracelis Girmay, author of Kingdom AnamaliaNatalie G. Diaz, author of Postcolonial Love PoemYsabel Y. Gonzalez, author of Wild InvocationsRoxane Gay, author of AyitiRebecca Solnit, author of Recollections of My NonexistenceEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 12: Ysabel Y. Gonzalez - Author of Wild InvocationsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesSupport the show

This week our guest is poet Ysabel Y. Gonzalez, author of Wild Invocations.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow poems build up in the body Creating a container for your workThe magic of revisionAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit myContact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Ysabel Y. Gonzalez’s WebsiteFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) and submit for their next anthologyBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Think about praise and celebrating, and how we celebrate our body in particular. Write an ode or a praise poem to a body part. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Aracelis Girmay, author of Kingdom AnamaliaAda Limón, author of The CarryingAudre Lorde, Author of Sister OutsiderGloria E. Anzaldúa, Author of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New MestizaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 11: T. Susan Chang - Author of Tarot CorrespondencesEpisode 10: Dr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningEpisode 8: Elizabeth Bell - Author of The Lazare Family SagaEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughSupport the show

This week our guest is writer T. Susan Chang. Susie writes about the tarot, and occasionally reviews cookbooks. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow sleep can help a blockDrinking teaAffirmations for writingAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Susie Chang’s websiteSee what she’s creating on Patreon and EtsyFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Set an alarm for a random time of day when you’re not normally thinking about writing. Check in with each of your senses. Write a sentence or two for each sensory experience.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Lorna Crozier, author of The Sex Lives of VegetablesJane Hirshfield, author of poem “Spell to be Said after Illness” from Lives of the HeartEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 10: Dr. Chloe Schwenke - Author of SELF-ish: A Transgender AwakeningEpisode 9: Tara Lynn Masih - Author of My Real Name is HannaEpisode 8: Elizabeth Bell - Author of The Lazare Family SagaEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughSupport the show

This week our guest is creative nonfiction writer Dr. Chloe Schwenke. She reads from her memoir, SELF-ish: A Transgender Awakening.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andBeing brave enough to be introspectiveHow stress makes it hard to writeFinding the right places to publishAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Dr. Chloe Schwenke’s websiteFollow her on Twitter and LinkedInFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) and submit for their next anthologyBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Even though people prefer to read about heroes and winners, try to own being less than or different from those who are celebrated. Write about your own experiences of being victimized and how you avoided identifying as a victim. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:N.K. Jemisin, author of The Broken Earth TriologyCheryl Strayed, author of Tiny Beautiful Things and WildLena Khalaf Tuffaha, author of Water & SaltEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 9: Tara Lynn Masih - Author of My Real Name is HannaEpisode 8: Elizabeth Bell - Author of The Lazare Family SagaEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughEpisode 6: Shara McCallum - Author of MadwomanSupport the show

This week our guest is editor and fiction writer, Tara Lynn Masih. Her recent novel, My Real Name is Hanna, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWhen to take a walkPersistenceWriting by hand vs. writing on a computerAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Tara Lynn Masih’s websiteFollow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, Goodreads, and FacebookFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Pick a subject matter, Google it, and see if anything crazy shows up. Truth is crazier than fiction. I use news headlines to prompt interesting stories that are unusual. Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Courtney Maum, author of CostalegreRene Denfeld, author of The Child FinderHannelore Cayre, author of The GodmotherEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 8: Elizabeth Bell - Author of The Lazare Family SagaEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughEpisode 6: Shara McCallum - Author of MadwomanSupport the show

This week our guest is historical fiction author Elizabeth Bell, author of Necessary Sins and Lost Saints, in the Lazare Family Saga.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andwhat she does when she feels stalled in her processa great proofreading hackwhat she reads when she’s feeling insecureAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Elizabeth Bell’s websiteFollow her on FacebookFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) and submit for their next anthologyBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a scene in which a character interacts with a work of art. Maybe it sparks a memory, maybe it challenges the character’s beliefs, or maybe the character knows the artist. Ensure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 7: Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Author of Too Much Love is Not EnoughEpisode 6: Shara McCallum - Author of MadwomanEpisode 5: Courtney Maum - Author of Before and After the Book DealEpisode 4: Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach - Author of The Many Names for MotherEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaEpisode 2: Elissa Bassist - essayist, humor writer, and editor at The RumpusSupport the show

This week our guest is Dr. Rosenna Bakari: memoirist, poet, psychologist, and college professor.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andEmbracing writer’s blockHow she uses a four-draft revision systemWomxn’s body autonomyAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterVisit Dr. Rosenna Bakari’s website, and her blog on MediumOrder her book, Too Much Love is Not EnoughFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workBecome an AdvertiserReach listeners who love to read and write by advertising on the show. Get in touch through my Contact Page or hit me up on Insta to see how we can collaborateThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a letter of apology to your younger self at whatever age you think some wounding occurred. Ensure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 6: Shara McCallum - Author of MadwomanEpisode 5: Courtney Maum - Author of Before and After the Book DealEpisode 4: Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach - Author of The Many Names for MotherEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaSupport the show

Jamaican-born writer Shara McCallum has received a poetry fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, an award from the Library of Congress, and more.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andBeing a parent and waking up early to writeLearning the language of poetry as a child in JamaicaWriting poetry in spurts rather than marathonsAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterRead Shara McCallum’s books Madwoman, The Face of Water, This Strange Land, Song of Thieves, The Water Between UsHear Shara read “Oh Abuse” in the Kenyon ReviewFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workThis Week’s Writing Prompt I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Choose an abstract concept that you are particularly vexed by, and allow that concept to talk to you.Explore these Womxn AuthorsThe author recommended these womxn writers:Shivanee Ramlochan, Author of Everyone Knows I am a HauntingChet’la Sebree, Author of MistressLucille Clifton, Author of Blessing the BoatsEmily Dickinson, Author of The Complete Poems of Emily DickinsonEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More ShowsEpisode 5: Courtney Maum - Author of Before and After the Book DealEpisode 4: Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach - Author of The Many Names for MotherSupport the show

Writer Courtney Maum shares the introduction to her book that is being released this week, Before and After the Book Deal.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andWhy you should fall in love with editingWriting as catharsisBeing uninhibited in first draftsNaming your drafts so that you can find them laterAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Courtney Maum on her Website, Twitter, and InstagramSubscribe to her newsletter where she interviews authorsMeet Courtney on her book tourPreorder her book, Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book releasing from Catapult this weekLearn about The Cabins, the artist retreat she foundedFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) and submit for their next anthologyLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenThis Week’s Writing PromptI suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write from the first person point of view of a holiday gift. Explore the way the gifts that we give and receive feel about the act of being given.Explore these Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Rebecca Dinerstein Knight, Author of HexHala Alyan, Author of Salt HousesRenata Adler, Author of SpeedboatEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing ProgrammingEpisode 4: Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach - Author of The Many Names for MotherEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaSupport the show

Poet Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach emigrated from Ukraine as a Jewish refugee when she was six years old. She shares two poems; one of them Hanukkah-themed.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow many rejections her first manuscript receivedAre more submissions better?How parenting affects her writing practiceAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach on her Website, Twitter, Facebook, and InstagramPreorder her next book, Don’t Touch The Bones from Lost Horse PressHer poetry collection, The Many Names for Mother, is available nowFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit QuillsEdge Press (dedicated to the poetry of womxn over 40) and submit for their next anthologyLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write a poem that uses a foreign language and plays with the way it enters into the English. Use it to make music or meaning or a little bit of both. Use it to play.Explore these Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Kelly Grace Thomas, author of Boat BurnedLuisa Muradyan, author of American RadianceMaya Jewell Zeller, author of Yesterday, the BeesEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing ProgrammingEpisode 3: Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in AmericaEpisode 2: Elissa Bassist - essayist, humor writer, and editor at The RumpusSupport the show

When Nefertiti Austin looked for books reflecting the experience of a single, black, adoptive mother, she didn’t find any. Anywhere. So she wrote one. This week Nefertiti shares a reading from her recent memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America.In this episode, we discuss her writing process, andHow long it took her to get publishedWhether or not procrastination is good for a writerHow emotional peace is involved in writingAnd more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Nefertiti Austin on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterFollow the PodcastVisit the Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: What does motherhood look like to you?Explore these Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Casey Cep, author of Furious HoursToni Morrison’s collection The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and MeditationsDoris Payne’s book Diamond Doris: The True Story of the World’s Most Notorious Jewel ThiefEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing ProgrammingEpisode 2: Elissa Bassist - essayist, humor writer, and editor at The RumpusEpisode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body PapersFierce Womxn Writing: TrailerSupport the show

“Read, read, read! Read all the time!” - Elissa Bassist This week, Sara interviews essayist, humor writer, and editor Elissa Bassist on her writing process.In this episode, we discuss:Writing one good sentenceWhat the first goal should be for any professional writerWhat’s changed since her letter to Dear Sugar (Cheryl Strayed)And more!If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Elissa Bassist on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tinder (at Elissa Bassist)Follow the PodcastVisit my Website for more info on the podcastFollow the HostSlide into my DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersVisit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit workThis Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Tell me what you do not want people you knew in high school to read about you.Explore these Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Riane Konc, Mia Mercado, Emily Flake, Mira Ptacin, Tracy Clark-Flory, Anna WeinerEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing ProgrammingEpisode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body PapersFierce Womxn Writing: TrailerSupport the show

We all need companionship in our creativity. This week, Sara interviews author Grace Talusan, who shares writing tips and reads from her book, The Body Papers.In this episode, we discuss:Rejection rates (they’re high!)Grace’s process for making editing and revising pleasurableHow to use a Critic JournalAnd more!If you're a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterReach Grace Talusan on Twitter, Instagram, and on email.Follow the PodcastVisit our website for more info on the podcast.Follow the HostSlide into my DM’s on Instagram.Follow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children.This Week’s Writing PromptEach week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.This week’s writing prompt is: Write about a meal that you’ve made for someone else out of love, or that someone has made for you out of love. Explore these Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:Jia Tolentino, Meredith Talusan, Roslyn Talusan, Celeste Ng, Jennifer De Leon, Whitney ScharerEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing ProgrammingTrailerSupport the show

Hear interviews and original pieces read by diverse femxle authors, on Fierce Womxn Writing. If you're looking for creative inspiration, interested in discovering new authors, or just want to find support in navigating the writing process - this podcast is for you. Host Sara Gallagher ends every week's episode with a writing prompt for you to use at home. Coming in Winter 2019 - Fierce Womxn Writing - inspiring you to write more.Visit www.fiercewomxnwriting.com to support the podcast. Slide into my DM's on Instagram @fiercewomxnwriting.Support the show