The Editor's Inkpot
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The Editor's Inkpot 032: Know Thyself to Know Your Characters
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share how a new POV character came to the page recently, how I made space for her, and what my archetypal astrology (patterns, not ...
The Editor's Inkpot 031: Back for Season 2
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for season 2 of The Editor's Inkpot! Hosted by Author Accelerator certified book coach, Margaret McNellis, MFA. Margaret is also an autho...
The Editor's Inkpot: Falconry & More with Susanne Dunlap
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with author, editor, and book coach Susanne Dunlap about her latest book, The Falconer’s Lost Baron… and so much more.Here...
The Editor's Inkpot 029: What's in a name?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the difference between using a creative title to let people know what we do vs who we are… and the primary pitfall of ...
The Editor's Inkpot 028: It's Your Story
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share thoughts on holding the reins while writing your story. If you want to book a Mini Blueprint session with me, head over here....
The Editor's Inkpot 027: Forging Creative Boundaries
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief episode, I talk about how boundaries help create beauty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
The Editor's Inkpot 026: I was born for this, Part 2
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how the main themes and constants in my fiction writing are supported by the placements in my natal chart.What does your ch...
The Editor's Inkpot 025: I was born for this, Part 1
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share initial, surface-level insights from my own natal chart into why I do what I do… and why I made a horrible insurance salesp...
The Editor's Inkpot 024: Value-Aligned Creative Work
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss some changes I’m making again for ethical alignment with my own writing. (And sorry, I still have a cold so my voice isn’...
The Editor's Inkpot 023: When You Give it a Rest
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss insights from getting sick this week on creativity, especially writing.Want to make the most of your creative energy? Let’...
The Editor's Inkpot 022: Second-Screen Content
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I think about the hazards of pushing writers to create second-screen content and share solidarity for those writers who speak out aga...
The Editor's Inkpot 021: Writing Process (and Favorite Tudor Queens) with Liisa Kovala
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with book coach and author Liisa Kovala about her writing process (and we go off on a tangent about the Tudors, because we got...
The Editor's Inkpot 020: Compare & Despair and how a failed dinner can save your creativity
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an anecdote about last night’s dinner and how it helped my class work through the idea of compare & despair and growth mind...
The Editor's Inkpot 019: Reflecting Mid-Project
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I answer a question from a friend, fellow coach, and listener: Do I advocate reflecting during the writing process as well as afterwar...
The Editor's Inkpot 018: The Art of Reflection
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my favorite reflection prompt for growth a as a writer and talk you through how I would reflect on my own projects and writ...
The Editor's Inkpot 017: AI Revisited
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share how my relationship to AI has shifted and how I’m using it not to think for me, but as a secretary and business strategy so...
The Editor's Inkpot 016: Act it Out
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how acting helps me write… and how you can utilize that same practice to serve your own story and readers (even if you...
The Editor's Inkpot 015: Feedback & Mindset
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to listeners about how to best receive (and give) feedback on writing so that the writer stays in the driver’s seat. I’ll ...
The Editor's Inkpot 014: Multi-POV Example
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go through each of the four POV characters’ first paragraphs in my historical fantasy, Daughter of the Seven Hills (May 2024). Wa...
The Editor's Inkpot 013: POV is so much more than pronouns
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join my free POV Challenge via email here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...
The Editor's Inkpot 012: Brain Dead Gorgeous with Stuart Wakefield
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was lucky to talk with Stuart Wakefield, whose novella, Brain Dead Gorgeous comes out on Sept. 25, 2025 (it’s also Stuart’s bir...
The Editor's Inkpot 011: The Writing Process Part 6 – Proofreading
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I conclude my 6-part series on the Writing Process with proofreading, my absolute least favorite stage of the entire process. I’ll ...
The Editor's Inkpot 010: The Writing Process Part 5 – Revision
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go over the different ways I’ve approached revision in the past, as well as some things to keep in mind if you’re headed into t...
The Editor's Inkpot 009: The Writing Process Part 4 - Editing
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the editing stage of the writing process, and how I approached it with each novel, as well as different types of editors and...
The Editor's Inkpot 008: The Writing Process Part 3 - Drafting
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the drafting process, imposter syndrome, and my experience with drafting my own books.Join in for a free weekly writing ses...
The Editor's Inkpot 007: The Writing Process Part 2 - Research & Planning
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how I researched and wrote six book projects, how each one went differently, and the impact of research on planning and ...
The Editor's Inkpot 006: The Writing Process Part 1 - Ideation
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this (slightly longer than usual) episode, I run through the writing process and share insights from my own writing adventures on the first part: i...
The Editor's Inkpot 005: Creative Play
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how a watercolor bird spurred my creative writing.Show NotesWant to come play with your writing? Join one of my free Wri...
The Editor's Inkpot 004: Imposter Syndrome
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my journey working through and dumping imposter syndrome for good — and explain why we shouldn’t settle for suffering fro...
The Editor's Inkpot 003: My AI Experiment
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my months-long ChatGPT and ProWritingAid experiment with creative writing, manuscript assessment, reading, and more. Lik...
The Editor's Inkpot 002: The Romance Confession
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 002: The Romance Confession: How I Stopped Looking Down on Love StoriesEpisode Length: 15 minutesShow Notes:Once upon a time, I turned...
The Editor's Inkpot 001: Introduction
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 001 – Welcome to The Editor’s InkpotIn this short introductory episode, host Margaret McNellis (author, artist, and founder of The...