The thought of self-publishing can be scary and overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with traditional publishing, and how I ended up self-publishing my second book after a nightmare. **Reach out to me at @archuletawrites on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.**

Many of us are walking around not in a good space. We’re struggling and overwhelmed, or just at a loss for what to do. In this episode, we’re talking about what self-care really means and how to create space for creativity. **Reach out to me at @archuletawrites on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. **

In this episode, I’m sharing about a panel discussion I attended at the Los Angeles Times Book Festival where Black woman authors discussed race in their writing. Also, my thoughts about not wavering from your focus. ** Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @archuletawrites **

April is National Poetry Month and we’ve been celebrating with poetry readings. In this episode, “At the Age of 18 - Ode to Girls of Color” by Amanda Gorman. A poem that honors the realization that skin color is a “welcome” and not a “warning.”

April is National Poetry Month and we’re celebrating with poetry readings. In this episode, “What Bodies Move” by Kristene Kaye Brown. A poem that considers the body as part of something larger, connected to something beyond us. *** Join the poetry challenge in my Facebook Group - FearlessINK.

April is National Poetry Month and we’re celebrating with poetry readings. In this episode, “Momma Said” by Candace Williams. A poem that celebrates facets of mothering and being mothered. *** Join the poetry challenge in my Facebook Group - FearlessINK.

I often get asked the question, “How did you become a writer?” In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit of my journey and hope that you’ll be encouraged to stay true to your own. **Visit me on Instagram @archuletawrites and www.archuletachisolm.com/blog

In this episode, I’m sharing my top five pieces of common writing advice that is okay to ignore. ** Link up with me on Instagram @archuletawrites and at www.archuletachisolm.com **

Nothing new ever happens by coloring inside the lines. In this episode we’re discussing benefits to stepping out of the comfort zones we’ve created. ** Visit me on Instagram @archuletawrites and at www.archuletachisolm.com

In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of storytelling and how to honor that even when it’s hard. ** Come visit me on Instagram @archuletawrites or on my website at archuletachisolm.com **