In today’s episode, Mia and Leila get to know YA author and diehard romantic Eva Des Lauriers!

Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!

• Eva’s journey to publication
• The inspiration behind Eva’s YA romance I Wish You Would
• The importance of writing for teen readers

Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode.

Let’s welcome Eva Des Lauriers to the Inkspiration community!

Purchase I Wish You Would wherever books are sold.

Check out Eva’s podcast with author Kathryn Bury, Write Where It Hurts.

More information on Eva’s journey and future publications can be found on her website, www.evadeslauriers.com.

Eva can be found on Instagram and TikTok @evadeslaurbooks.

Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories.

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In today’s chapter, Olivia and Leila get to know debut romance author Clare Gilmore.

Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!

• Clare’s journey to publication
• Working with an editor on first and second projects
• Tips for surviving (and thriving during!) your debut year
• The importance of dialogue and characterization in romance

Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and links discussed in the episode.

Let’s welcome Clare to the Inkspiration community!

Clare is a rom-com author based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her debut novel, Love Interest, is out now as well as her Kindle Unlimited debut, What Happened to Helen Rochester. Be on the lookout for her next novel, Perfect Fit, in October 2024!

Purchase Love Interest by Clare Gilmore today

Read What Happened to Helen Rochester on Kindle Unlimited

Preorder Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore today (In stores everywhere, October 29, 2024!)

Find Clare on Instagram and TikTok at @claregilmorewrites.

Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories.

Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inspirations!

In today’s chapter, Heather and Mia get to know editor extraordinaire Callie Stoker and learn more about self-editing and revising your first draft.

Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!

· Harnessing the editing mindset

· Self-editing after your first draft

· Editing as a pantser

· Navigating the editing funnel

· Exploring different types of editing

Visit us at ⁠www.inkspirationpodcast.com⁠ for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode.

Let’s welcome Callie to the Inkspiration community!

Callie Stoker is the founder and owner of The Manuscript Dr., an editing service that focuses on the education and application of writing skills.

⁠https://themanuscriptdr.com/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/themanuscriptdr/⁠

Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories.

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It’s slumber party time! Hosts Heather Taylor Ross, Leila Holley, Olivia Lane, and M.C. Gonzalez welcome listeners to the Inkspiration community!

Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!

· Works in progress

· Writer origin stories

· Rapid fire questions

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