The Write Anyway Podcast

Do you ever feel like your creative life is disconnected from the rest of your existence? Author, editor, and writing coach Bill Kenower introduces the concept of "The All-Day Artist" —not about writing all day, but about bringing the spirit of creativity into every aspect of life.

In this illuminating conversation, Bill shares:

• Why limiting creativity to just writing time holds us back
• How to apply the skills we learn as writers ...

Sue Campbell shares insights from her recent webinar on boosting productivity for writers. Drawing from her experiences as a mindset and book marketing coach, Sue covers key productivity philosophies, identifies different productivity tendencies, and presents two foundational productivity systems: the Autofocus System and Monday Hour One.

The episode also highlights tools, both analog and digital, to support these systems and empha...

Developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez break down what your first page must promise—and how to deliver it for your ideal reader. From raising the right questions to dodging common traps (info dumps, action-for-action’s-sake), you’ll get practical ways to craft an opening that compels page turns and signals the book you actually wrote.

What you’ll learn

• Why your first page is a promise—and how to make the right one
• ...

Sue Campbell, a mindset coach for writers, reveals the hidden inner narratives that quietly sabotage creative progress — and shows how to rewrite them so you actually sit down and finish your work.

This episode is full of practical, moment-by-moment strategies: how to surface limiting beliefs, neutralize them, and replace them with believable, emotionally motivating alternatives. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll write tomorrow,” ...

Is your novel bursting at the seams? Developmental editor Anne Hawley reveals how she cut 100,000 words from her historical novel – and how you can trim your manuscript without losing its heart.

Anne shares battle-tested strategies for identifying and eliminating excess content, including:

• How to know if your manuscript is too long for your genre
• Four major areas to target for significant cuts
• Why "killing your darlings" ...

In this episode of The Write Anyway podcast, Sue Campbell interviews Neroli Lacey, an accomplished author known for her “delicious fiction for clever women.”

They discuss the successful launch of Neroli's latest book, The Perfumer's Secret, covering her marketing strategies, the importance of building a brand and community, and the unexpected joys of marketing.

Neroli shares her journey from resisting marketing to embracing...

Are you an ADHD writer struggling with traditional writing methods? In this episode, ADHD coach and developmental editor Rachelle Ramirez shares proven strategies to help neurodivergent writers move from blank page to finished manuscript.

Key Topics:

• [00:01:00] Rachelle's personal journey with ADHD diagnosis
• [00:05:00] Why traditional writing systems often fail ADHD writers
• [00:09:00] Task initiation vs motivation - understanding t...

In this episode of Write Anyway, developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez dive deep into the often misunderstood concept of point of view (POV) in storytelling.

Key topics covered:

• Why POV is more than just choosing between first and third person
• How time, distance, and narrative purpose influence POV choices
• The relationship between genre and POV selection
• Common challenges with first-person present tense
• The conce...

In this episode, Rachelle Ramirez talks with renowned author and writing teacher Laura Davis about the transformative power of writing retreats. Laura shares insights from her extensive experience leading various types of retreats, from focused work weekends to international adventures.

Key Topics:

• Different types of writing retreats and their unique benefits
• How to choose the right retreat for your needs
• The value of stepping away...

Sue Campbell talks with Dr. Rachel Meredith, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist, about practical ways writers can improve their physical energy to enhance creative output. With over 25 years of practice experience, Dr. Meredith shares actionable advice for writers struggling with fatigue, particularly those over 40.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding energy management using the "healthcare dollars" analogy
• The impo...

In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, host Anne Hawley interviews certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping practitioner Helen McConnell about using tapping to overcome writer's block and creative barriers.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to EFT tapping and its benefits for writers
• Live demonstration of tapping techniques for writer's block
• Discussion of how fear and safety mechanisms can block creativity
• Practical...

In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, book coach and author Anne Janzer discusses how writers can stop beating themselves up about productivity. She shares insights from her experience coaching writers and authoring books like The Writer's Process and The Writer's Voice.

Key Discussion Points:

• Why writers struggle with productivity expectations
• The difference between process issues and personal barriers
• How to maintain a sus...

In this episode , hosts Sue Campbell and Rochelle Ramirez explore the pervasive fear of criticism that many writers face, offering practical strategies to overcome it. They discuss how fear can paralyze writers, especially in memoir and fiction, and the impact of social media criticism.

The episode addresses the psychological aspect of fear, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between real threats and exaggerated fears.

T...

Guest: Eirinie Carson

In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with writer Eirinie Carson about balancing writing with caregiving and processing grief through writing. Carson is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir https://bookshop.org/a/113574/9781685890469 (Melville House, 2023) and the upcoming novel Blood Fire Baby (February 2026).

Key Discussion Points:

• Writing while parenting two young children
• Processing grief through w...

This week on the podcast, we're talking setting—and getting—goals with novelist Neroli Lacey. Get some gems about reaching your own goals by listening to Neroli's share her biggest takeaways from the program.

Applications for Goal Getter School are now open. Learn more at: https://www.pagesandplatforms.com/goalgetter

Neroli writies delicious fiction for clever women. Trained as a journalist, she wrote for all the great...

This week on the podcast, we're talking setting—and getting—goals with novelist Kristina Bak. Get some gems about reaching your own goals by listening to Kristina share her biggest takeaways from the program, including how she went from barely know what a podcast was to landing four guest spots on podcasts with just five pitches!

Applications for Goal Getter School are now open. Learn more at: https://www.pagesandplatforms.com/...

This week on the podcast, we're talking setting—and getting—goals with author Dr. Laurel Standley, an environmental chemist and author of self-help books on reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, as well as fiction focused on eco-fiction and cozy mysteries, the latter under the pen name June Lucas. She's working on three separate projects and Goal Getter School helped her make headway and set a proper pace for the work.

Get ...

Lots of writers have goals but many writers don't have the healthiest relationship with their goals. Goal Getter School is a place where I teach writers to meet their goals without being an asshole to themselves and without burning out.

Listen to students share their key takeaways from the program and get some gems for yourself.

Visit pagesandplatforms.com/goalgetter. To learn more about Goal Getter School and apply. Today...

The new year is coming and I want you to be well prepared to set goals in a new and more effective way, so I’m bringing you interviews with students from my Goal Getter School for Writers.

In this episode, we look at how one writer met her goal to finish her first (aka zero) draft.

Lori Howard is a fantasy writer currently working on her first full-length novel. A bookkeeper by trade, she also teaches Scottish Country Dancing. She ...