The Resilient Writers Radio Show
Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect with other writers to celebrate and be in community in this crazy roller coaster ride we call “the writing life.”
Episodes
126 episodes
How to Write Voice-Driven Fiction, with Aga Maksimowska
In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by Aga Maksimowska, author of Becalming and
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Writing the Police Procedural, with Melanie Anagnos
There’s something fascinating about stories that sit just outside the spotlight—moments in history that don’t always get the same attention, but quietly shape the world we’re living in now. That’s exactly where this conversation with
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How to Write with Emotional Impact, with Rebecca Pickens
If you’ve ever found yourself polishing the first chapter of your novel over and over again while the rest of the story stubbornly refuses to move forward, this episode is going to feel very familiar—and very reassuring.In this conversat...
How to Write a Rom-Com (from Paris!), with Whitney Cubbison
In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m talking with novelist Whitney Cubbison, who lives in Paris and writes romantic comedies inspired by her experiences as an America...
How to Structure a Short Story Collection, with Merav Fima
If you love stories that explore art, history, identity, and the lives of women artists across time, this episode will absolutely fascinate you.In this conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by writer, translator, a...
From Personal Essay to Memoir, with Carolyn Dawn Flynn
If you’ve ever wondered whether a personal essay might actually be the seed of something much bigger—or if you’ve felt the tug to write a memoir but weren’t sure where to begin—this episode is for you.In today’s conversation on The R...
How to Write from True History, with Diane Wahn Shotton
If you love historical fiction that uncovers the hidden stories of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, this episode is going to pull you right in.In today’s conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’...
The Infographic Guide to Standout Plots, with Lori Puma
If you’ve ever wished someone could take all those slippery, hard-to-explain storytelling principles and turn them into something you could actually see, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio ...
How to Bring History to Life, with Sharon Curcio
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a whole historical world to life on the page—without losing your reader in the weeds—this episode is for you.In today’s conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined ...
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Writing with a Justice Perspective, with Julie Snider
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a brand-new novelist takes a big, brave swing—tackling history, identity, community, and book bans all in one story—this episode is for you.Today on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined b...
Changing Genre in Revision, with Kendra Pecci
If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if the “perfect” PTA mom had a secret life… this episode is for you.In today’s conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by women’s suspense author Kendra Pecci, and w...
Writing from Lived Experience, with Julie M. Green
If you’ve ever had a moment where something about your life suddenly made sense—and at the same time opened up a whole new set of questions—this conversation is for you.In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m jo...
Writing a Collaborative Project, with Robert Boyle and Joe Chimenti
This week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, Rhonda is joined by Robert Boyle and Joe Cimenti, longtime friends who co-authored
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Creative Writing in the Age of AI
What happens to creative writing—and to us as writers—when artificial intelligence becomes part of the conversation?In this solo episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I share why I'm introducing video to the podcast in 20...
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What Does the Book Want to Be? With Barbara Sibbald
If you’ve ever wondered whether that wild, complicated story in your family could become a novel, this episode is for you.I’m joined by award-winning author Barbara Sibbald, whose latest book,
How to Write During the Holidays
Welcome to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show!My podcast editor is in sick leave this week, so thanks for your understanding with this unedited episode. 🥰The stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year's can feel l...
Slow Progress is Still Progress: Loving the Book Into Being Over Time, with Melanie Schnell
If you’ve ever felt like your novel is taking far too long—or wondered whether you can keep writing through big life challenges—this conversation with novelist Melanie Schnell will speak straight to your writer heart.Melanie is ...
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How to Self-Publish with Support, with Leanne Janzen of FriesenPress
If you’ve ever wondered whether self-publishing is “worth it,” or felt overwhelmed by all the moving parts—editing, design, distribution, marketing—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Leanne Janzen of
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How to Tell the Truth in Your Novel, with Shani Mootoo
If you’ve ever wondered how a writer turns the messiness of lived experience into a story readers can’t put down, this conversation with Shani Mootoo will light you up.
Craft, Perseverance, and In the Bear’s House, with Bruce Hunter
If you’ve ever wondered how your personal history and lived experiences might shape the stories you write, this conversation with novelist and poet Bruce Hunter will move and inspire you.Bruce jo...
How to Dictate Your Book, with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
If you’ve ever ended a writing day with sore wrists, tight shoulders, and a brain that feels like mush, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Sarah Elisabeth...
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Writing Historical Speculative, with Aamir Hussain
Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show!This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Aamir Hussain, whose debut novel
Poetry Panel: On Crafting Collections, Mentorship, and Finding Your Readers
Here's one for the poets!In this special episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, Rhonda Douglas hosts a poetry panel featuring four accomplished poets: Kess Mohammadi,
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