Elizabeth Wilson and Stephanie Oswald get real about what can happen with your writing process when caretaking roles take over. The solution is remembering to find community. Inspired Writer Collective offers quarterly virtual writing retreats ...

This week we welcome author Jared Glenn. Jared’s second novel, Lost in the Sun, just released and he’s currently working on his third novel. It was so much fun doing the production work on this episode that was recorded in June. Discuss...

Write the messy first draft. Write, write, and write some more. Let your ideas flow and don't look back until you get to the end. The first draft is about getting your ideas on paper and then you'll have something to work with. It's not the tim...

Elizabeth chats with Ananya Mody, a screenwriter for Netflix, about how she came to be a screenwriter and her insight for writers about holding onto their voice in the process. Finding her way to herself and where she feels she belo...

The answer to your worries about showing up to a blank page and not knowing what to write. Elizabeth Wilson and Stephanie Oswald talk about their newsletter offering of the Embodied Writing Experience. A writing retreat in your inbox every Mond...

This week Elizabeth chats with Sharissa Bradley, owner of  @projectseedmoney and 5Two Press, about resources available to writers who are ready to publish. If you wa...

It's time to write your story. Whatever you're holding on your heart that's meant to be shared. In this episode, Stephanie talks with guest, Rhonda Linn, about what inspired her to publish her first book of poems: Chapel of Small Breath in Fall...

Does your memoir have the structure it needs to effectively connect with readers? In this episode, Elizabeth shares with you one of the key details you need to make sure your memoir hits the mark. This gives you insight into what you'll dive in...

Memoir Master Plan Cohort is open. Get info and sign up hereElizabeth chats with author, Jillian Forsberg, about her writing life, what inspired her to write her recent novel...

It’s memoir season here at the Inspired Writer Collective! Enrollment for our Memoir Master Plan Cohort led by Elizabeth Wilson is now open!The 6-week memoir program for women runs from September 5 through October 17 and come...

In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie chat about how quickly self-doubt can creep up on you when it comes to your writing, but the truth is your writing is better than you think. When you join critique groups and read within your genre, you'...

Memoir Master Plan Cohort starting soon. Save your seat here.Elizabeth & Stephanie talk about whether chapter titles matter. Do you need chapter titles? Is there a differ...

In this summer short episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down together to discuss various perspectives on their social media strategy. They cover Instagram, Threads, and Substack. The general consensus is the benefit of having an email list.

Elizabeth introduces our Memoir Master Plan cohort We're talking about finding beta readers and what we've learned from reaching out into the world of writers. It's curious to us there are editors offering beta reading and writers a...

In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about:* writing goals for their works in progress* books they'll be reading this Summer* Love is Brewing ​Substack​ & ​

If something happened to you in real life, how much of it can go into a work of fiction for your character?Would your readers believe the scene?This is what we dive into in this week's episode. In romance, there are of...

This week, Elizabeth chats with fantasy author, Donatella Taker, about her writing process. Even if you're not a fantasy writer, there is so much that's relatable in this episode about being a writer. You'll discover you...

On this week's episode, Elizabeth talks with Wendy Alexander about her writing journey through menopause and how she helps women find their authentic voices and career paths. Wendy's perspective is where you'll find inspiration, esp...

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 ...