Write Now with Broadleaf Writers

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.

On this episode, we're joined by author Sheila Hudson for a conversation on the cozy mystery, how it differs from the traditional mystery, and the influences that began Sheila's writing journey.

From poetry to fiction to history to the stage, is there a written genre John M. Williams hasn’t dipped his toe into?

In this edition of the Broadleaf Member Spotlight, board member Jessica Bowers sat down to talk with John about his career, genre hopping, and community. 

You can find out more about John M. Williams on his website: https://johnmwilliams.net/ or on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/334629.John_M_Williams

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 authors Robert Gwaltney and Eliot Parker for to discuss what inspires them as writers.

From crafting memorable characters and choosing which to feature, to finding a unique voice for each perspective, managing multiple characters through a story is one of the more important facets of writing. On this episode, Zach is joined by author Laura Morris for a deep dive on the craft behind writing multiple POV’s.

To learn more about Laura, visit his website at www.lauraleighmorris.com.

On this episode, Zach is joined by James Wade, the award-winning author of four novels, including his latest Hollow Out the Dark, for a discussion on ways to approach building a memorable and vivid world and story.

To learn more about James visit www.jameswadewriter.com

Write Now returns with Tra Battle, former professional football player and author of When Two Homes Feel Like One, for a discussion on addressing the difficulties children face and how it might negatively affect their mental health. Tra lays out his five-book plan, how we can provide the tools kids needs as they move toward adulthood, and the phone call that saved his life.

An inspirational conversation about the importance of mental health and how we can work daily to address mounting pressures and trauma for ourselves and those around us.

Author, editor, and Broadleaf Writers founder, Zachary Steele is joined by Maryann Lozano, President of the Broadleaf Board and conference chair for the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, coming September 21-22, 2024 at the Decatur Library in Decatur, Georgia.

Zach and Maryann discuss why writing conferences are so important, and are joined by conference speakers, including #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews, authors DL Mitchell, Marlena Frank, Anthony Grooms, Julia Franks, Bernette Sherman, and literary agent Stephanie Hollifield.

For more information on the 9th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference, or to register today, visit https://broadleafwriters.com/9th-annual-broadleaf-writers-conference/. Information on pitch sessions, mentoring sessions, the First Pages Critique, and the schedule of sessions can all be found there, so check it out!