There's so much to learn from poetry for improving your writing.This episode digs into the playfulness of language, but also the possibilities of repurposing writing to create new meaning.Have you thought about the last time you...

This week’s episode is going to amplify what we believe so strongly here at the Inspired Writer Collective: Writing in community makes you a more productive and better writer.We welcome our guest, Marissa Loewen, who discusses ...

Set your 90-Day Goal with PATH (use code INSPIRED for 20% off)We're back with Amanda McKinney, an accountability coach for women entrepreneurs, this week to ...

In this week's episode, Elizabeth talks with Amanda McKinney about the following and more:The Three Levels of AccountabilityCreating a 90-Day Writing StrategyOvercoming the "Perfect Conditions" TrapAccountability is the ...

In this week's episode, Elizabeth chats with Jenny Benitez about the benefits of creating her podcast and discovering journaling for mental health and self-discovery. Elizabeth and Jenny share a passion for amplifying women's voices. Their conv...

In this week's episode, we reflect on our process of getting in the creative flow. Here's some of what we touch upon:The Science of Flow: We reference research in positive psychology about flow by professor, Mihal...

In this week's episode, we discuss the nuanced decision of how much “spice” or intimate content to include in your romance novel, memoir, or fiction with romantic elements. Stephanie shares her personal journey navigating this important choice ...

Join Elizabeth for a great conversation with Marysol James, a remarkably prolific self-published romance author with 31 books across six bestselling series who discovered her writing career by happy accident. Marysol's journey inclu...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to craft a story that keeps readers turning pages late into the night? You don't want to miss this week's podcast episode featuring our discussion of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston—a ma...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Angela Dunn Cartledge about connecting with others through our stories. It takes a lot of courage to put your personal story out into the world, and Angela creates a safe space for people to share ...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Julie Sedler about her writing process and journey to publishing her memoir, ​Watch Me: Part Dare. Part Demand.<...

This week on the podcast, we talk about our experience setting goals for our writing inspired by working through Amanda McKinney's PATH course. We do not make this recommendation lightly. Anything that we ourselves promote on the...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about what it means to be a data driven author and how it's become a new coaching program of the Inspired Writer Collective. During their discussion, they touch upon the followi...

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with Yoga and Writing Teacher Adrien Terrell about the benefits of integrating a yoga practice with your writing practice. During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more:

This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with award-winning political thriller author ​Michael Fedor.​During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more:writing a pol...

This week on the podcast, we discuss the benefits of being a guest on podcasts.During our discussion, we touch upon the following:practicing showing up for yourselfrefining your messagecreating community

This week on the podcast, we discuss our takeaways from reading Daniel H. Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.The book challenges traditional views of motivation based on rewards and punishments.<...

This week on the podcast, Stephanie interviews her friend, author B.L. Thoma, who shares her unique writing journey from a dream to the screen. It’s the direction so many authors hope their book takes from being traditionally published to being...

In this week’s episode, Stephanie chats with Book Coach and Editor, Sue Toth.You’ll get insight into what it looks like to work with a book coach and an editor. For Sue Toth, who holds both titles in her business, there’s a...

It’s time to celebrate!Thank you listeners, guests and loyal subscribers for your support! We show up each week for you.Our hope is you feel inspired to keep taking the next step on your creative journey. T...

You've been there. You walk into a room and feel overwhelmed by the mess in the space. It can feel like a lot to figure out how to get it organized. You’ve tried before, but it just doesn’t stick.You might just want to look up our guest...

It’s an especially exciting episode this week as we welcome an author who is local to us, here in Colorado, and we’ll be welcoming her to our local book club meeting next month.Lara’s book, The Table: Seasons on a Colorado Ranch...

This week we’re talking about our September Book Club reading of Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. .It’s a memoir by a celebrity that will surprise you.You’ll stop and think about the aspects of your life that ...

In this week’s episode of the podcast we’re talking about our decision to offer our own weekly writing sessions on Zoom for anyone on our email list rather than join or promote the offerings from NaNoWriMo. If you’ve been in the writing communi...

You’ll be quickly drawn into Paula’s story of researching, writing, and publishing her book that shares the heart-wrenching details of child soldiers in Colombia alongside her own coming-of-age reflection as someone who was born, but not raised...