Parents Who Write

About Parents Who Write

Welcome to Embracing the Fiction Author Journey (formerly Parents Who Write), the podcast that helps writers pursue their author dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, book coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. You’ll hear from other writers and authors who've been where you are and know what's coming next. Learn what keeps them inspired, how they overcome imposter syndrome, and what they wish they'd known earlier. Gain writing, revision, publishing and marketing tips. We’ll also talk about the craft of creative writing, including my personal favorite genres of fantasy, romance, and romantasy, and discuss techniques you can apply to your own manuscripts. Enjoy the laughs, the writing tips, and the relief in knowing you’re not alone. Episodes release on Tuesdays.

Publisher

Erin P.T. Canning

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2022

Latest episode

29 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2025

   76. Navigate the Editing Process with Allyson Wilkins

   Ready to transform your manuscript from a rough draft into a polished gem? Discover the secrets to navigating the entire editing process, whether you're working with a professional editor or sharpening your skills to self-edit your book! In this episode, join Erin P.T. Canning and special guest Allyson Wilkins, an expert editor for YA and adult fantasy and fairy tale retellings, as we demystify everything you need to know about getting your book ready for readers. Learn how to know if your ma...

2. 

   1 Jul 2025

   75. Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum – Editor’s Eye, Reader’s Heart

   Host Erin P.T. Canning analyzes Callie Hart's romantasy novel, Quicksilver, exploring the author's choices regarding manuscript length and structure from an editor's and reader's perspective in this episode.

3. 

   28 May 2025

   74. Capture Story Ideas with Discovery Drafts

   Host Sarah Mlynowski explores discovery drafts and how they swiftly capture story ideas, providing flexibility for writers.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

22,280

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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