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Level up your writing practice with readings from a diverse array of womxn writers, and discover their tips and tricks. For writers and would-be writers looking for a dose of confidence, Fierce Womxn Writing delivers weekly inspiration and information. Host Sara Gallagher interviews guests on their practice and process, and the author reads from their work. The show ends with a writing prompt for you to use at home. Join the community conversation between episodes on Instagram @fiercewomxnwriting.

Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More Sara Gallagher - she/her

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Level up your writing practice with readings from a diverse array of womxn writers, and discover their tips and tricks. For writers and would-be writers looking for a dose of confidence, Fierce Womxn Writing delivers weekly inspiration and information. Host Sara Gallagher interviews guests on their practice and process, and the author reads from their work. The show ends with a writing prompt for you to use at home. Join the community conversation between episodes on Instagram @fiercewomxnwriting.

    Nana Nkweti - Author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a collection of stories in varying genres, which depict a variety of rich characters

    Nana Nkweti - Author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a collection of stories in varying genres, which depict a variety of rich characters

    Nana Nkweti is the author of Walking on Cowrie Shells, a book that spans genres – literary realism, horror, mystery, YA, science fiction – and features complex, fully-embodied characters. The stories aim to entertain readers while also offering a counterpoint to prevalent “heart of darkness” writing that too often depicts a singular “African” experience plagued by locusts, hunger, and tribal in-fighting.
    “Boisterous and high-spirited debut stories by a talented new writer.” - Kirkus Reviews
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    Keeping runnings lists on your phoneStaying engaged with the world as a writerAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
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    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Close your eyes. Imagine your body. Do a complete and full inventory and think of all the things that make you you. Hone in on scars, physical and emotional. Write from the perspective from that scar, or about how you received that scar. Let that scar tell you about yourself and your life.
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    Yaa Gyasi - Author of Transcendent KingdomKwoya Fagin Maples - Author of MendEnsure the Podcast Continues
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    Episode 78: Jennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and WhispersEpisode 77: Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouSupport the show

    • 29 min
    Jennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after The Sound of Music ends

    Jennifer Craven - Author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after The Sound of Music ends

    Jennifer Craven is the author of All That Shines and Whispers, a re-imagining of what happens after the credits roll on The Sound of Music. The book explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, consequences, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Nazi-era Europe.
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    That words have power and that we can use them for positive or negative purposesHow her book was inspired by The Sound of MusicAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
    Follow this Writer
    Follow her Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and WebsiteBuy her latest book, All That Shines and WhispersFollow the Podcast
    Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
    Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Write a story in which you are disconnected from someone society tells you you should inherently be close to. Write how you navigate the distance, remain true to yourself, and explain your choice to those who just don’t understand.
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    Kiersten Modglin - Author of My Husband’s SecretAshleigh Renard - Author of SwingEnsure the Podcast Continues
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    Episode 77: Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 74: Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are BridgesSupport the show

    • 24 min
    Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater and curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary Folx

    Marina Carreira - Author of Save the Bathwater and curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary Folx

    Marina Carreira is a queer, Luso-American poet artist and the author of Save the Bathwater, a poetry collection, and the curator of Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry and Art by Womxn and Non-binary Folx, both published by Get Fresh Books.
    “Her poet soul sings—like a Portuguese saudade—in service to safeguarding what has been lost and what should never be forgotten, “to remember it all—sweat and tears, / Luso ancestry, to run roots through/ my future great-granddaughter’s bones.” — Rigoberto González
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    The stories that you are too afraid to tellBeing part of a local writing communityAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
    Follow this Writer
    Follow her WebsiteBuy her book, Save the Bathwater, and the book she recently curated, Divine Feminist: An Anthology of Poetry & Art by Womxn & Non-Binary FolxFollow the Podcast
    Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
    Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Where or how do you locate the divine in your own life?
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    The WriteOnPoetryBabesEnsure the Podcast Continues
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    Check Out More Womxn Authors
    Episode 76: Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the RoadEpisode 75: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 74: Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are BridgesEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesSupport the show

    • 22 min
    Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the Road, the a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss.

    Kathleen Basi - Author of A Song for the Road, the a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss.

    Kathleen Basi is the author of the new novel, A Song for the Road, a story of a womxn’s healing road trip after profound loss. 
    "Basi's exquisite, gut-wrenching debut is filled with loss, hope, and secrets.” - Booklist 
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    The brick wall that is an invitationFeeding your creativity when supporting your familyAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
    Follow this Writer
    Follow her Website, Facebook, and InstagramBuy her book, A Song for the RoadFollow the Podcast
    Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
    Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Think of a scene from your WIP. Think about the place where it is set: the smell, the sound, the way it feels on the skin and in your body. Freewrite 3-4 details you can weave into the dialogue that can be evoked in a sentence or two, so that you can weave them into your action.
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    Sonya Yoerg, Author of True PlacesLouise Miller, Author of The Late Bloomers’ ClubEnsure the Podcast Continues
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    Check Out More Womxn Authors
    Episode 74: Tashie Bhuiyan - Author of Counting Down With YouEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We BurySupport the show

    • 31 min
    Tashie Bhuiyan - 22-year-old Author of Counting Down With You, an "Own Stories" YA Novel

    Tashie Bhuiyan - 22-year-old Author of Counting Down With You, an "Own Stories" YA Novel

    Tashie Bhuiyan is the 22-year-old author of Counting Down With You, a YA “own stories” novel about a Bangladeshi teenager who agrees to a fake relationship with her school’s resident bad boy when her parents are out of the country. 
    "This 'love letter to young brown girls; explores a topic that can be taboo in desi culture: anxiety. Bhuiyan guides Karina through it with care … Hand to fans of Netflix hit Never Have I Ever."  - Booklist 
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    How consuming lots of media helps her through a blockHaving a playlist for the book you’re writingAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
    Follow this Writer
    Follow her Twitter, Instagram, and TikTokBuy her book, Counting Down With YouFollow the Podcast
    Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
    Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Look back on one of your childhood medias and think about what you loved so much about it, whether it was a character, a trope, the setting. Then, write your own version of it.
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    Chloe Gong, Author of These Violent DelightsMadeline Miller, Author of CirceEnsure the Podcast Continues
    Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
    Check Out More Womxn Authors
    Episode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 72: Heather Ostman - Author of The Second Chance Home for GirlsEpisode 71: Elle Marr - Author of Lies We BurySupport the show

    • 19 min
    Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that reclaims family history

    Cassandra Lane - Author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that reclaims family history

    Cassandra Lane is the author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that explores reclaiming violent family history in order to create a more free future for one’s children. 
    “In this narrative, Lane seeks an origin story, searching for what facts are available and wondering about the legacy she is passing on. . . . A multiangled exploration of family trauma and the forging of an identity.” — Kirkus Reviews
    In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
    Exploring your city to explore your creativityWriting in the early morning hours with candles and incenseAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
    Follow this Writer
    Follow her Instagram and WebsiteBuy her book, We Are BridgesFollow the Podcast
    Visit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the Host
    Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our Partners
    Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an Advertiser
    Use my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing Prompt
    This week’s writing prompt: Write about a food you loved as a child. Describe its taste, texture, smell, color, and how it felt in your mouth. Push deeper to unravel what it symbolized for you. What deep cravings does it dredge up even now?
    Explore Womxn Authors
    In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
    Reema Zaman, Author of I Am Yours: A Shared MemoirLynell George, Author of A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. ButlerEnsure the Podcast Continues
    Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
    Check Out More Womxn Authors
    Episode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

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24 Ratings

24 Ratings

CathChick ,

Thoughtful; a refuge

Love this podcast. Great interviews and great prompts. Good for the creative spirit

Pip2andahalf ,

This is a pot of gold for writers, and artists of all kinds

Sara asks a series of great questions of an amazing selection of wonderful writers. Sara herself is an incredible writer and writing coach. She has so much to offer in this realm! I love this podcast and am always excited to hear the next episode! I’m still catching up on some of the previous episodes, but I always feel like I can’t wait to hear more. Keep reading, keep writing, keep loving. Inspired!!

Vermont Writer ,

Yeah! Well done!

Gallgher is a natural interviewer and her subjects are just great!

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