Write Better Together
Write Better Together is an interactive podcast hosted by writer/educator Emily Brooks and writing instructor/conference speaker Jon Meyers—designed with YOU in mind. Write Better Together incorporates your needs and input into every aspect of building a community of encouragement, support, and hope to make you comfortable exploring more deeply the writer lifestyle.
Episodes
EPISODE 75) Hidden Disability Advocate/Author Christina Irene and multi-genre author S. Matisko discuss how their chronic pain impacts their writing routine. Jon Meyers learns. Emily's baby leave continues.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESS. Matisko's van meets a turkey. One of them gets out alive.
Jon Meyers goes to his mailbox.YOU RESPOND!More talk about our #Coldplay #Kisscam coverage.#HEYJONMEYERS Citric acid meets a tomato.CA...
EP 73) Our first guest from the Netherlands, artist SIGNE has created a book that is not a book. She also lives alone (with her horse) in a house she built herself. (She swears the horse doesn't actually live in the house.) As she sits in for Emily, multi-genre author S. Matisko gives girl's girl -- and really pops off with her questions game this episode. She and Jon Meyers wind up inspired, to say the least. Also, Signe t...
EP 73) Multi-genre Author S. Matisko discusses her struggle with a penchant for isolating herself. A lot of writers spend a lot of time alone — so we thought this was a great opportunity to explore the topic — and then discuss some helpful tips that make help you break the pattern. Or maybe not. Not every solution is right for every person, and that’s okay.
WE GET OUT OF OUR BUBBLE
S. Matisko doing a podcast is her out-of-the-b...
EPISODE 72) Lit Agent, PR Pro, Writer Mytecia Myles knows a lot about a lot of things, but today we focus on #nutrition and #wellness, and how they impact #creativity. Then she tells us about a self-publishing workshop/cohort she is forming.AND EMILY BROOKS RETURNS for this conversation with Mytecia.Plus, multi-genre author S. MATISKO drops in to help Jon Meyers finish the episode. We promise we'll give her a proper introduct...
EPISODE 71) Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers hosted a LIVE WEBINAR on February 20, 2025 on HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED. We broke the teaching into two sections: How To Stay Thirsty and How To Quench That Thirst. If you think about the putting a bit of salt on your tongue, that's the metaphor for which we were going. We give multiple tips on how to keep writing when you don't really feel like it -- and some additional advice with pra...
EPISODE 70) Screenwriter/Conference Organizer Carlo Dall'Olmo tells us about the importance of writing communities -- and why he started one himself.Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the sixth and final time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave.#amwriting #writingconferences #conference #screenwriting OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEBob takes Margie on a date.Jon Meyers gets up close at the G...
EP 69) USA TODAY Bestselling Author Heather Blanton explains to us how her research is such a vital component of her historical romance writing. She talks about how that research has informed her 36 books -- and she updates us with some recent career developments involving other platforms as well.Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the fifth time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave.#western #storyt...
EP 68) Nashville Hitmaker/Famed Producer Justin Peters tells us stories and stories and where those stories take us will surprise you. His listening skills, his attention to detail (even in nature), and his faith all play a big role in his success. Without stopping or even slowing down in the recording studio, Justin has now launched a new non-profit called Bless The Animals. This important charitable organization does exactly wha...
EPISODE 67) Jeanne Bowerman is Sr. Exec @pipelinemediagp @bookpipline @fringepress; Editor in Chief at @PipelineArtists ; Founder of @scriptchat on Sunday nights on X. She also runs or helps run a private beach, an AirBnB, an antique shop, and a Revolutionary War Cemetery. She has two podcasts as well, including Reckless Creatives with Sadie Dean. Jeanne was also previously EiC Script Mag and Sr. Editor at Writer's Digest. S...
EPISODE 66) Clay Baggett explains the importance of clarity when it comes to grappling with expectations: Your expectations, expectations of others, others' expectations of you. There are multiple practical applications for you as a creative -- wherever you are in your journey. Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the second time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave. We also talk about dads. Cla...
EPISODE 65) Screenwriter Bob Saenz starts his six-week run filling in as a cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave. When we filmed this, Bob had just returned from a screenwriting conference (in Phoenix) and a film festival (in Orlando), so Jon Meyers thought it would be a good idea for Bob to share with you some of his real life experiences from these two events. We also preview some upcoming events for each of us, as...
EP. 64) Writer Sarah Vessely recounts her first few months as a paid conference speaker (which, accompanied by her writing, is the only job she's ever had). She previews what readers will discover when her second book comes out. On top of all that, she announces a new role she's training to fulfill at Stephanie's publishing company.
Host Stephanie L. Jones ("The Giving Gal") passes the Michael Essany research ...
EPISODE 63) Brandmaker Media's Cathy Schraibman joins us to give you some important strategies concerning your #authenticity and your #branding. She also tells us about some exiting new journaling resources she's designed. (Links below.) Jon Meyers gets a little riled up somewhere in the middle when in reality we are all in agreement that nothing can even come close to competing with human creativity. FunFact: Cathy has worked on m...
EPISODE 62) Fitness Trainer and Author Zach Lloyd joins us with some tips for a healthier creative lifestyle. He then shares his personal journey from addict to clean and sober health wellness coach.WARNING: This episode discusses drug use, alcohol, addiction and suicidal ideation, which some people might find it disturbing. If this type of content is upsetting, please do not listen from 37:40 to 55:02. If you do listen. please do ...
EPISODE 61) #Romance Author Nina Kaye joins us from Scotland to tell us about living (and writing) with #chronicpain and #functionalneurologicaldisorder.
As hard as it is, she gets it done. #noregrets #silverlining
ALSO... we got so caught up in our wonderful conversation, we failed to mention Nina's latest book, LUCKY NUMBER. You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3FlWT32 The next book in that series is also available for preorder. Y...
EPISODE 60) Emily Brooks pre-maternity leave has officially pivoted into a bona fide maternity leave. Jon Meyers introduces Inspirational Writer Tamiko Nesbitt to Guest Host Stephanie L. Jones ("The Giving Gal"). Tamiko discusses her ongoing contributions to Guideposts Magazine's devotional series, as well as the first book in her Scarlet Macaw children's book series. https://amzn.to/456xGnJ
EPISODE 59) Emily Brooks has left on her pre-maternity leave. Guest Host Stephanie L. Jones ("The Giving Gal") joins Jon Meyers to discuss a few reasons why you should consider: There is no such thing as coincidence. How's that for a bold statement? The fact that Stephanie even showed up on our radar a year ago, which set the groundwork/foundation for today's episode can't be written off as happenstance.
On a ...
EPISODE 58) Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers further their discussion from last week about the impact of self-doubt on many writers/creatives -- and talk about some healthy ways to possibly stave off depression.
Full show notes at writebettertogether.com/podcast
EPISODE 57) Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers discuss the reality of self-doubt for many writers, regardless of accomplishments -- and offer some strategies to overcome these concerns.
Full show notes at writebettertogether.com/podcast
Ami joins us again to talk about her experience writing her anthology, Faithful Daughter.
Full show notes at writebettertogether.com/podcast
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