How To Survive Until You're Published

with M. Irene
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A survival guide to writing. Because if you're drowning in words, then so are we, and you might as well not do it alone. A writing advice podcast for writers and authors at all stages. Primarily focuses on writing as a craft, getting through writing related mental struggles and giving you the tools you need to navigate your writing. Discusses different paths to publishing, and interviews established authors on their processes and how they got past their roadblocks on the path to getting published.

  1. Jun 26

    Coming Back From Deep Burnout

    In this episode M. Irene and Amy Bell interview Daphne Tatum about her writing journey for her debut novel, THESE TANGLED ROOTS, and discuss coming back from deep burnout. *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL MUSIC

    Coming Back From Deep Burnout

  2. May 29

    Finding Light in the Dark a Discussion with Zoe Zeman

    In this episode M. Irene and Amy Bell discuss Zoe Zeman's debut novel, "Between the Veil," her writing process and all the struggles she overcame while writing this book. *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Finding Light in the Dark a Discussion with Zoe Zeman

  3. Apr 24

    Surviving Mom Guilt (Or Any Kind of Guilt with Writing)

    In this episode M. Irene and Amy Bell discuss how to overcome mom guilt (and any other type of guilt) associated with prioritizing writing with Haley Bono and Melissa Lark. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Haley Bono is the author of Killed by True Love's Kiss, her YA fantasy novel, and Melissa Lark is the author of the Fresh Series, her women's fiction series which consists of three interconnected standalones. *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Surviving Mom Guilt (Or Any Kind of Guilt with Writing)

  4. Mar 27 ·  Bonus

    Introduction to Season 4

    Amy Bell and M. Irene discuss the vision for the podcast moving forward and a new focus on the mental struggles of writing. Because if you're drowning in words, then you might as well not do it alone. *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Introduction to Season 4

  5. Mar 27

    Comparison is the Giver of Writer's Block

    In this episode Amy Bell and M. Irene discuss comparison in writing and how difficult it can be, both comparing your writing to others' and your own past successes. They also discuss some helpful tips for how to get out of these comparison spirals. *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Comparison is the Giver of Writer's Block

  6. 04/27/2025

    Worldbuilding: Asking the Right Questions

    In this episode, Amy Bell and M Irene discuss worldbuilding, to include tips on how they have used worldbuilding in their current and past projects. * Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Worldbuilding: Asking the Right Questions

  7. 04/11/2025

    Getting Gritty with Our Characters with Melissa Lark

    In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene interview Melissa Lark, author of the Fresh Canvas and the Fresh Series, contemporary women's fiction. Melissa Lark deep dives into how she makes her characters real and raw! *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL Music

    Getting Gritty with Our Characters with Melissa Lark

  8. 03/28/2025

    BYOC- Building Your Own Character

    In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene discuss different tips for how to build your characters, to include how they've built characters in the past, and what they are doing different with their current projects! *Music for this episode was brought to you by REMBALL music

    BYOC- Building Your Own Character
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A survival guide to writing. Because if you're drowning in words, then so are we, and you might as well not do it alone. A writing advice podcast for writers and authors at all stages. Primarily focuses on writing as a craft, getting through writing related mental struggles and giving you the tools you need to navigate your writing. Discusses different paths to publishing, and interviews established authors on their processes and how they got past their roadblocks on the path to getting published.

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