The Write Anyway Podcast
Episodes
Sustaining Creativity While Being a Mom with Susie Meserve
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really write a book while raising kids?Creativity coach Susie Meserve says yes — but not in the way you think.In this episode, Sue sits down...
Habits Under Pressure, Journaling, and Writing Anyway with Christoph Merrill
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sue interviews keynote speaker and author Christoph Merrill ("Habit Freak") about building, testing, and maintaining non-negotiable habits, ...
Marketing, Mindset, and Memoir Inspiration from Eleanor Vincent
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway Podcast, host Sue Campbell chats with memoirist Eleanor Vincent about her evolving journey in marketing her work, ...
Crafting Intrigue: Tips for Nonfiction Writers Transition to Fiction
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez dive into the challenges nonfiction writers face when transitioning to fiction writing. They emphasize the critical d...
Effective Marketing for Authors: From Viral Coefficient to Author Twins
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, Sue interviews digital marketing expert Alex Strathdee (https://getshelflife.com/) to delve into effectiv...
What to Expect from a Developmental Edit
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Anne Hawley speaks with developmental editor Rachelle Ramirez about what writers can expect from a developmental edit. The conversation covers th...
Why Habits Don’t Work for ADHD Writers
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effective Writing Strategies for ADHD Writers: Beyond HabitsIn this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, host Rachelle Ramirez, a developmental editor...
TOOLS, NOT RULES: Debunking the Ironclad Rules of Writing
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, hosts Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez tackle seven common writing rules, aiming to debunk and reframe th...
Navigating Independent Publishing: DIY, Assisted, and Hybrid Options
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, host Sue Campbell chats with Patricia Marshall, founder and CEO of Luminare Press, about the different ap...
Overcoming ADHD Writing Challenges: Strategies and Tools with Nicole Bross
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified book coach and editor Nicole Bross discusses strategies and tools for neurodivergent authors with our own ADHD coach and developmental edito...
Why Bother Writing in Dark Times?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachelle and Anne discuss the importance of creativity and writing during challenging times. They explore how writing can help individuals personall...
Demolish Your Comfort Zone: Why Comfort Kills More Dreams Than Failure with Art Turock
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demolish Your Comfort Zone: Why Comfort Kills More Dreams Than FailureEpisode Description:Why does success elude you even when you're putting in t...
Inside Alex Hormozi's $100M Book Launch: Marketing Lessons with Tim Grahl
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book Marketing Secrets from Alex Hormozi's $100M Launch with Tim GrahlIn this episode, marketing expert Tim Grahl breaks down the strategies behin...
Write Your Own One-Star Review: Turn Your Writing Fears Into Fuel
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you paralyzed by the fear of negative reviews? In this episode of Write Anyway, hosts Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez share a powerful exercise t...
The Problem with Seeking Relief
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel tempted to throw in the towel on your creative projects just to feel the sweet relief of freedom from responsibility? In this solo ep...
What Writing Books Miss with Lori Puma
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with your manuscript despite reading every writing craft book? Developmental editor Lori Puma reveals what 70+ writing books left out. Lear...
The All Day Artist with Bill Kenower
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your creative life is disconnected from the rest of your existence? Author, editor, and writing coach Bill Kenower introduces th...
Productivity for Writers Who Don't Want to Burn Out
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Campbell shares insights from her recent webinar on boosting productivity for writers. Drawing from her experiences as a mindset and book marketin...
The Promise of Your First Page
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez break down what your first page must promise—and how to deliver it for your ideal reader. Fro...
How to Stop Self-Sabotage Using the Story You Tell Yourself
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Campbell, a mindset coach for writers, reveals the hidden inner narratives that quietly sabotage creative progress — and shows how to rewrite th...
When Your Manuscript is Too Long
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Reluctant Marketer to Successful Book Launch: A Writer's Journey with Neroli Lacey
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Write Anyway podcast, Sue Campbell interviews Neroli Lacey, an accomplished author known for her “delicious fiction for cleve...
The ADHD Writer's Guide to Getting Unstuck
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an ADHD writer struggling with traditional writing methods? In this episode, ADHD coach and developmental editor Rachelle Ramirez shares prove...
Understanding Point of View: More Than Just First or Third Person, with Anne Hawley
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Write Anyway, developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez dive deep into the often misunderstood concept of point of vie...
The Power of Writing Retreats: A Conversation with Laura Davis
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rachelle Ramirez talks with renowned author and writing teacher Laura Davis about the transformative power of writing retreats. Laura...
Boosting Your Energy So You Can Write More: A Guide for Writers with Naturopathic Physician Rachel Meredith
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Campbell talks with Dr. Rachel Meredith, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist, about practical ways writers can improve their physi...
Tapping Away Writer's Block with Guest Helen McConnell
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, host Anne Hawley interviews certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping practitioner Helen McConn...
The Writer’s Process with Anne Janzer
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, book coach and author Anne Janzer discusses how writers can stop beating themselves up about productivity...
Writing Despite Fear of Criticism—with Sue Campbell and Rachelle Ramirez
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , hosts Sue Campbell and Rochelle Ramirez explore the pervasive fear of criticism that many writers face, offering practical strategie...
Writing While Caregiving—and Grieving—with Eirinie Carson
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Eirinie CarsonIn this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with writer Eirinie Carson about balancing writing with caregiving and processing grief thro...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Neroli Lacey
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Kristina Bak
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Laurel Standley
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we're talking setting—and getting—goals with author Dr. Laurel Standley, an environmental chemist and author of self...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Gretchen Cherington
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Lori Howard
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Drema Drudge
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Kathryn Brown Ramsperger
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lessons from Goal Getter School With Joy Overstreet
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lessons from Goal Getter School with Sarah McKee
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coping with Uncertainty
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has dealt us uncertainty like never before. I have some experience with uncertainty--and I daresay an unfair advantage--so I'm sharing with you s...
When is the BEST time to write?
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sue discusses that age-old question: When is the best time to write? As we've mentioned, we'll be opening the doors to our Stor...
Emotion in Your Story
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we offer a tiny little slice of what's inside our Story Path course: a discussion of between Rachelle Ramirez and me about the ...
Real Writer, Real Stories: Let's Talk Premise
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special treat for you this week. We're getting ready to reopen the doors on our Story Path course, so we've got a little audio sample for yo...
How Story Type Can Save You
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re writing a novel or piece of narrative nonfiction and you can’t seem to get anywhere with it, I’ll bet you dollars to dark chocolate yo...
Six Reasons to Start Building Your Author Platform Right Now
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many writers know they'll have to do their marketing eventually, they just want to put it off as long as possible. In this episode, we'll look at 6 re...
Dealing with Fear as a Writer
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our brain sends us fear messages all the time. How do we know when to heed them and when to plow ahead, even when we are afraid? This episode will giv...
Book Marketing in Troubled Times
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sue talks with author Helen Zuman, author of the memoir Mating in Captivity, about her successful outreach push during the pandemic with the help of t...
Decision vs. Indecision
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writers face a ridiculous amount of choices. But we've got to get good and making them and moving on or we'll never get anywhere.
What's an Author Website Really For?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sue takes a look at what an author website is actually for (and it's probably not what you think). And she shares some essential dos and don'ts for au...
How to Make a Goal Sandwich
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Settings goals is crucial for your success as an author. But there are some pitfalls to goal-setting. The biggest one is getting graspy and desperate ...
Inciting Incidents
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're gearing up to present the Pages & Platforms Scene Workshop later this month, so we're kicking things off by taking a look at the first essen...
What's behind every obstacle to getting your writing and marketing done
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm helping run a productivity mastermind right now and I asked all the incoming writers to tell me their biggest obstacles to reaching their writing ...
Overcoming the Urge to Procrastinate Doing Your Writing
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Times being what they are, it can be tough to get your writing done. The first question to ask, whether you're writing or you're not is this: Do I lik...