On this episode, we head back to the roundtable for a discussion on getting your butt in the seat and writing the damn book, with Broadleaf board members Carmen Slaughter and Jessica Bowers (writing as Odessa Blaine).

From finding the motivation and courage to sit and write, to the genre we write in and why, to a Clay McLeod Chapman appreciation hour (and plug for the 10th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference!), get to know the voices behind the curtain and why the organization means so much to so many.

On this episode of the Broadleaf Roundtable, board members and authors Benji Carr and Shay Rodricks join Zach for a discussion on process and revision, digging into their thoughts on writer's block, imposter syndrome, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a community of supportive writers.

Author Helen P. Bradley joins author and Broadleaf board member Dawn Major, for an in-depth discussion on an author's role in marketing and how taking a grassroots approach might give you far greater benefit than traditional social media.

You can learn more about Helen at https://www.helenpbradley.com/.

Author and certified book coach, Monica Cox, joins us for a discussion on the importance of finding needed assistance in completing and editing your manuscript, the best way to approach editing, and how being part of a writing community can help you achieve your goal of publication.

Author Jessica Strawser joins us to break down the particulars of staying true to your POV, how to avoid head hopping, and the many hats she's worn on her path to publication.

Find more about Jessica at https://jessicastrawser.com/.

On this episode of the Broadleaf Roundtable, Zach is joined by Founding board member and author Bill Bridges and board member and author Dawn Major for a conversation on the books, movies, and characters that inspired them and how they've influenced their writing.

Author Vanessa Reid joins Crystal O'Leary-Davidson for a conversation on the importance of writing community, how they've tailored their own to support women, and how to go about finding a community that's right for you.

On this episode, Jeffrey Blount, the award-winning author of Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way, joins us to discuss the power of words and why literary activism is so important.

To learn more about Jeffrey visit his website at jeffreyblount.com.

Author and podcaster Corey Gladwell joins us to discuss his journey, the publishing industry, the work he does through Authrs.io, and offers some insights on how to start and run a successful podcast.

Welcome to the roundtable! Each month we'll visit with members of the Broadleaf Board of Directors to discuss various aspects of their writing journeys, what brought them to the Broadleaf board, and dig into areas of writing and publishing.

On this episode, author, editor, and Broadleaf founder Zachary Steele is joined by Ann Hite, Jeff Clemmons, and Crystal O'Leary-Davidson for a conversation on the writing place and method.