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Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More
by Sara Gallagher - she/herLevel 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.
Copyright: © 2023 Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More
Episodes
Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America
24m · PublishedWhen Nefertiti Austin looked for books reflecting the experience of a single, black, adoptive mother, she didn’t find any. Anywhere. So she wrote one. This week Nefertiti shares a reading from her recent memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America.
In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and
- How long it took her to get published
- Whether or not procrastination is good for a writer
- How emotional peace is involved in writing
- And more!
If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Nefertiti Austin on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
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- Visit the Website for more info on the podcast
Follow the Host
- Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on Instagram
Follow our Partners
- Learn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children
- Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit work
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: What does motherhood look like to you?
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Casey Cep, author of Furious Hours
- Toni Morrison’s collection The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations
- Doris Payne’s book Diamond Doris: The True Story of the World’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief
Ensure the Podcast Continues
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Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Episode 2: Elissa Bassist - essayist, humor writer, and editor at The Rumpus
- Episode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
- Fierce Womxn Writing: Trailer
Nefertiti Austin - Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America
24m · PublishedWhen Nefertiti Austin looked for books reflecting the experience of a single, black, adoptive mother, she didn’t find any. Anywhere. So she wrote one. This week Nefertiti shares a reading from her recent memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America.
In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and
- How long it took her to get published
- Whether or not procrastination is good for a writer
- How emotional peace is involved in writing
- And more!
If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Nefertiti Austin on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Follow the Podcast
- Visit the Website for more info on the podcast
Follow the Host
- Slide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on Instagram
Follow our Partners
- Learn more about We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children
- Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit work
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: What does motherhood look like to you?
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Casey Cep, author of Furious Hours
- Toni Morrison’s collection The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations
- Doris Payne’s book Diamond Doris: The True Story of the World’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief
Ensure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Episode 2: Elissa Bassist - essayist, humor writer, and editor at The Rumpus
- Episode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
- Fierce Womxn Writing: Trailer
Elissa Bassist - Essayist, Humor Writer, & Editor at The Rumpus
35m · Published“Read, read, read! Read all the time!” - Elissa Bassist
This week, Sara interviews essayist, humor writer, and editor Elissa Bassist on her writing process.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Writing one good sentence
- What the first goal should be for any professional writer
- What’s changed since her letter to Dear Sugar (Cheryl Strayed)
- And more!
If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Elissa Bassist on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tinder (at Elissa Bassist)
Follow the Podcast
- Visit my Website for more info on the podcast
Follow the Host
- Slide into my DM’s on Instagram
Follow our Partners
- Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit work
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: Tell me what you do not want people you knew in high school to read about you.
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Riane Konc, Mia Mercado, Emily Flake, Mira Ptacin, Tracy Clark-Flory, Anna Weiner
Ensure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Episode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
- Fierce Womxn Writing: Trailer
Elissa Bassist - Essayist, Humor Writer, & Editor at The Rumpus
35m · Published“Read, read, read! Read all the time!” - Elissa Bassist
This week, Sara interviews essayist, humor writer, and editor Elissa Bassist on her writing process.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Writing one good sentence
- What the first goal should be for any professional writer
- What’s changed since her letter to Dear Sugar (Cheryl Strayed)
- And more!
If you’re a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Elissa Bassist on her Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tinder (at Elissa Bassist)
Follow the Podcast
- Visit my Website for more info on the podcast
Follow the Host
- Slide into my DM’s on Instagram
Follow our Partners
- Visit Terra Preta Review (unearthing phenomenal writing) to read the latest issue and submit work
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: Tell me what you do not want people you knew in high school to read about you.
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Riane Konc, Mia Mercado, Emily Flake, Mira Ptacin, Tracy Clark-Flory, Anna Weiner
Ensure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Episode 1: Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
- Fierce Womxn Writing: Trailer
Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
22m · PublishedWe all need companionship in our creativity. This week, Sara interviews author Grace Talusan, who shares writing tips and reads from her book, The Body Papers.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Rejection rates (they’re high!)
- Grace’s process for making editing and revising pleasurable
- How to use a Critic Journal
- And more!
If you're a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Grace Talusan on Twitter, Instagram, and on email.
Follow the Podcast
- Visit our website for more info on the podcast.
Follow the Host
- Slide into my DM’s on Instagram.
Follow our Partners
- Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children.
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: Write about a meal that you’ve made for someone else out of love, or that someone has made for you out of love.
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Jia Tolentino, Meredith Talusan, Roslyn Talusan, Celeste Ng, Jennifer De Leon, Whitney Scharer
Ensure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Trailer
Grace Talusan - Author of The Body Papers
22m · PublishedWe all need companionship in our creativity. This week, Sara interviews author Grace Talusan, who shares writing tips and reads from her book, The Body Papers.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Rejection rates (they’re high!)
- Grace’s process for making editing and revising pleasurable
- How to use a Critic Journal
- And more!
If you're a new listener to Fierce Womxn Writing, I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
Follow this Writer
- Reach Grace Talusan on Twitter, Instagram, and on email.
Follow the Podcast
- Visit our website for more info on the podcast.
Follow the Host
- Slide into my DM’s on Instagram.
Follow our Partners
- Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children.
This Week’s Writing Prompt
Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt is: Write about a meal that you’ve made for someone else out of love, or that someone has made for you out of love.
Explore these Womxn Authors
In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:
- Jia Tolentino, Meredith Talusan, Roslyn Talusan, Celeste Ng, Jennifer De Leon, Whitney Scharer
Ensure the Podcast Continues
Love what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a supporter with a monthly contribution.
Check Out More Fierce Womxn Writing Programming
- Trailer
Trailer - Fierce Womxn Writing
1m · PublishedHear interviews and original pieces read by diverse femxle authors, on Fierce Womxn Writing. If you're looking for creative inspiration, interested in discovering new authors, or just want to find support in navigating the writing process - this podcast is for you. Host Sara Gallagher ends every week's episode with a writing prompt for you to use at home.
Coming in Winter 2019 - Fierce Womxn Writing - inspiring you to write more.
Visit www.fiercewomxnwriting.com to support the podcast. Slide into my DM's on Instagram @fiercewomxnwriting.
Trailer - Fierce Womxn Writing
1m · PublishedHear interviews and original pieces read by diverse femxle authors, on Fierce Womxn Writing. If you're looking for creative inspiration, interested in discovering new authors, or just want to find support in navigating the writing process - this podcast is for you. Host Sara Gallagher ends every week's episode with a writing prompt for you to use at home.
Coming in Winter 2019 - Fierce Womxn Writing - inspiring you to write more.
Visit www.fiercewomxnwriting.com to support the podcast. Slide into my DM's on Instagram @fiercewomxnwriting.
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More has 158 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 68:31:10. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 7th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 19th, 2024 10:41.
