AM I WRITE?

About AM I WRITE?

A podcast by writers, for writers. Host Sheridan Sharp is on a quest to connect word wizards by featuring authors and editors on the show each week. Take part in the mission to create a community around the show and gain free advice from every episode on how to elevate YOUR manuscript.

Publisher

Sheridan Sharp

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2022

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 60 episodes have a transcript.

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   18 Feb 2026

   58. Listen to Your Characters, Make Choices & Find Your Voice | Jeff Zetner

   Host Sheridan Sharp is joined by bestselling author Jeff Zentner, known for his resonate and lyrical writing. Learn how he writes in small pockets of time, how to trust your creative instincts, and why filling your “creative well” matters just as much as drafting. If you’re looking for advice on craft, glean wisdom about Jeff’s character-driven process, thoughts on voice and first chapters, and practical advice for navigating publishing without chasing trends. If you’re looking to grow with i...

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   4 Feb 2026

   57. Beating on the Publishing Door + Plot, Characters, and Finding Your Voice | Mara Rutherford

   In this episode of Am I Write?, Guest Marah Rutherford takes listeners inside her creative process and shares how travel, culture, and everyday life influence her fantasy worlds. She explains how small “story kernels” grow into full novels, and what helps her create vivid settings and believable characters. She also reflects on building a sustainable creative life while juggling family, deadlines, & constant change, and talks honestly about burnout, productivity, and learning to foc...

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   11 Dec 2025

   56. Staying Teachable & Staying Stubborn! | Becky Dean

   Multi-published author Becky Dean joins host Sheridan Sharp to talk about the real process behind becoming a stronger writer: the practice books that build your skills, the rejections that teach resilience, and the everyday moments that shape your stories (like those magic moments in the shower). She shares simple, actionable insights for writers who want to understand the craft beyond the page. If you’re looking for clarity and encouragement in your own writing journey, this episode i...

Inside a recent episode

23. Writers: Start to Promote Your Brand...YOU!

Published 26 Apr 2023 · Transcript excerpt

[…] How does this medium specifically help you to promote yourself? I love it because it gives you a chance to A, speed up the sales process and exponentially create more exposure for yourself and get in front of more people and impact more people faster. So when you think about the growth of podcasting, I can never remember numbers, but there's millions of podcasts out there. I think every week, a new podcast directory is being released. It's insane. That's crazy. It is. And so it's not just iTunes anymore. But don't let the fact that there are thousands upon millions of podcasts because there are niches upon niches upon niches and there is something for everybody. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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