& then write

This is the first in a series of episodes about writers and the processes they utilize in their craft. How do you infuse emotion into your writing? How do you turn your inspiration into tangible work? Today's guest, Kyle Williams, will shed some light on one way we can bring adequate emotional energy to our writing, and also how we can funnel our creativity and inspiration into a sprawling work.

What happens when we stop clinging so hard to our ideas of how things should be, and loosen the grip of control? What happens when we can open to the magic of disruption? In short: It can transform us.

Writing isn't a one-size-fits all endeavor. It can be a creative outlet, a form of employment, a professional pursuit – or a mix of these. However, for many, writing itself can be a healing balm, a place for self-reflection and emotional digestion. Rachel Redmond joins today's episode to discuss the healing properties of writing.

It's that time of year… the time of year when we're encouraged to "make resolutions," "set intentions," "pick a word for the year." These rituals can be helpful, but for many of us it feels like we're setting ourselves up for failure. What's a writer to do?

For many, writing is a side hustle. Maybe you're feeling the pull to make writing your full-time gig. When do you know it's the right time to make the leap? What are some of the considerations you need to think through?

What is manifesting, and how can it help your writing life – and life in general? This is a simple tool that can make a huge impact in all areas of your life. Join me with an open mind, and you'll see.

How do we cultivate a "writing state of mind?" As life becomes increasingly full, it becomes exponentially more difficult to simply sit down and write. What's a writer to do? Today I welcome Jeremy Hammond to the podcast, and together we shed some light on this topic.

When it comes to super heroes, we eat up their origin stories. But I want to know, where do writers come from? I realized I didn't really know the origin stories of most writers I know—where did we begin, when did we know we were writers, who inspired us—and set out to learn more. I wondered if I would find any parallels between their journeys, and my own.

Let's discuss the ways in which we talk around our writing practice, and the language we use in communication with ourselves.

What kind of language have you internalized?