Inkspiration is a community-centered platform meant to grow writers into publishing professionals.
Founded by four writerly friends, we want to take you on our journey to improve our craft and navigate the publishing world.
During our episodes, expect expert interviews and tips for writers and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in worlds.
It's officially slumber party time, round two! Hosts Heather Taylor Ross, Leila Holley, Olivia Lane, and Mia Gonzalez share their favorite moments from past episodes on the season finale of Inkspiration. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more! Individual writing updates Favorite moments from Season One Bloopers and behind the scene secrets What’s next for Inkspiration - Season Two, Merch, Book clubs, and more Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories. Season One was bigger and better than our wildest dreams and we cannot thank our guests and listeners enough for all the support. Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inkspirations and keep a lookout for Season Two!
In today’s chapter, Olivia and Mia dive into the depths of fantasy world building and keeping magic alive with author Rachel Greenlaw. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more! Rachel’s journey to traditional publication for both fantasy and romance Tips and tricks on creating immersive worlds with realistic sensory details Keeping the magic alive throughout your story in both plot and character development A sneak peek at Rachel’s newest novel, The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode. Let’s welcome Rachel to the Inkspiration community! From her website: Rachel Greenlaw lives on a remote cluster of islands nestled deep in the Atlantic Ocean off the south coast of the UK. She is a writer, a dreamer and has a notebook filled with scribbled ideas, plot snippets and secrets. When she’s not wandering the beaches searching for cowrie shells, or taking photos of her beautiful island home, she’s usually sipping a cup of tea (or coffee), opening her laptop and finding her way through a new fictional world. ONE CHRISTMAS MORNING, published by HarperCollins imprints; Avon in the US & Canada and HQ in the UK is her debut adult novel. Order here now. COMPASS AND BLADE, published by HarperCollins imprints; Harper Fire Books in the UK and Inkyard Press in the US & Canada is the beginning of an epic YA fantasy trilogy. Order here now. THE WOODSMOKE WOMEN’S BOOK OF SPELLS being published by HarperCollins imprints; Avon in the US & Canada and HQ in the UK in October 2024 is a standalone adult speculative fiction novel. Preorder here now. For more of Stephen’s amazing writing advice, check out his YouTube channel. Follow Rachel’s journey on her website and her Instagram account. Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories. Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inspirations!
In today’s chapter, Leila and Heather get to know Sitara from School of Plot and learn more about creating a writer’s platform on Instagram. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more! How a plan and authenticity helps build your perfect audience What projects Sitara is currently working on How identity shapes how your work is consumed Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode. You can find Sitara @SchoolofPlot on Instagram, or her podcast Writing Club by School of Plot.
In today’s chapter, Leila and Mia discuss the common myths surrounding traditional publishing with fantasy author Stephen Aryan. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more! Stephen’s own journey to traditional publication The most widely accepted myths about traditional publishing Stephen’s recent decision to self-publish his latest novella Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode. Let’s welcome Stephen to the Inkspiration community! From his website: Stephen Aryan is an award winning fantasy author. He has written two trilogies, the Age of Darkness, and the Age of Dread, plus a prequel novella, set in the magic-infused world of Mordana. He has also written the Quest for Heroes duology, The Coward and The Warrior, published by Angry Robot Books. The Judas Blossom, the first installment in a Persian-inspired historical fantasy trilogy, The Nightingale and the Falcon was published in July 2023. The second in the trilogy, The Blood Dimmed Tide was published 9 July 2024 by Angry Robot Books. Stephen lives in the West Midlands with his partner and two cats. When he’s not writing novels or podcasting, he can be found drinking real ale, reading books and watching TV. For more of Stephen’s amazing writing advice, check out his YouTube channel. Follow Stephen’s journey on his website and his Instagram account. Jump into Stephen’s Persian-inspired historical fantasy by purchasing Judas Blossom and its sequel, The Blood Dimmed Tide. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for Stephen’s upcoming novella, New York Minute, coming out on October 1, 2024. Purchase the rest of Stephen’s books and others from Season 1 at our custom bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inkspirationpodcast Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories. Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inspirations!
In today’s chapter, Heather and Mia learn all about the world of cosplay and bookstagram with cosplay artist Georgia Deiker. Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more! Georgia’s beginning and process as a cosplay artist Behind-the-scenes of bookstagram and online book communities Visit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode. Let’s welcome Georgia to the Inkspiration community! Georgia was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, and grew up loving stories, playing make-believe, and dressing up in costumes whenever she could find the chance. In 2016, she discovered the world of cosplay and a year later she would find a way to marry her love for dress-up and stories when she started sharing her book cosplays on Instagram. When she is not creating cosplay photos or silly videos, Georgia can be found relaxing with her two cats—Tootie and Giles—while reading a good book, drinking obscene amounts of coffee, or lurking the halls of the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Taylor Swift is the only music she plays in her car and she also firmly and un-ironically believes The Mummy is one of the best films ever made. https://www.instagram.com/peachyqueencosplay/ Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories. Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inspirations!