Write Things Podcast

About Write Things Podcast

For writers who want to shift their mindset, trust their voice, and finally finish the stories they were meant to write. Hosted by Trevor Martens, the Write Things Podcast blends storytelling with mindset — exploring what it means to create authentic, original stories. Some episodes feature powerful short pieces sparked by quick writing prompts. Others explore the mindset shifts needed to overcome resistance, access creativity, and build the self-trust and confidence to keep going — and keep writing. Writing feels different when you're supported. Read past issues and subscribe to receive new ones — full of mindset tools and prompts to help you return to the page with clarity and confidence. www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog Shift Your Mindset | Write Your Story

Publisher

Trevor Martens

Category

arts · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Episode 8 - A Turn Around

   Episode 8 - Prompt: A Turn Around What happens when five writers respond to the same prompt? Five completely different stories. In this episode of The Write Things Podcast, members of The Write Things Community share original pieces inspired by the theme A Turnaround. From unexpected changes in direction to moments of realization, resilience, and choosing a different path, each story reflects the writer’s own voice, experiences, and perspective. It’s a reminder that there’s no single right way to tell a story—and that the words only you can write are worth sharing. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 1:42 - Aileen House - "Helen & Devin" 7:01 - Leonie Lazarus - An excerpt from a larger piece about her journey on the Pacific Crest Trail 13:03 - Denis Fortier - Steel Gang vs. Mother Nature (An Excerpt from a larger piece) - www.denisfortier.com 18:29 - November Writers Camp Promo 19:47 - Catherine Smallwood - "Turning" 25:51 - Marcie Harrison - Story about putting her mindfulness practices to good use in the real world - www.instagram.com/harrison_marcie 31:07 - Outro Write With Us For FREE! I'm giving away two full scholarships to my November Writers Camps—a $249 value. Writers Camp is a four-week experience for personal and fiction writers who want to strengthen their writing, discover new possibilities for their stories, and get thoughtful feedback in a supportive group of writers. Click Here to Complete the Application Form (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/writers-camp-scholarship) 📬 Stay Connected Write Things Newsletter 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter)

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   9 Jul 2026

   Episode 7 - Choices

   A quick correction from Trevor: In the episode introduction, I accidentally announced this month's theme as Change. Apparently, I made the wrong choice. 😄 The actual theme is Choices—and every story you'll hear was written in response to that prompt. Thanks for rolling with me, and enjoy the episode! Episode 7 - Prompt: Choices Every story begins with a choice. Some choices are obvious. Others happen quietly, almost without us noticing. We choose whether to stay or leave. Whether to speak or remain silent. Whether to forgive, to begin again, or to keep moving forward despite uncertainty. Sometimes it's the choices we don't make that shape our lives just as powerfully. In this episode of the Write Things Podcast, writers explore the many ways choices influence who we become. Through memoir, fiction, and creative nonfiction, these original pieces examine grief, love, identity, courage, uncertainty, and the moments that quietly redirect the course of our lives. As always, every piece is read by the writer who created it. These aren't polished performances by professional actors—they're authentic stories shared in the voices of the people who lived, imagined, and wrote them. Whether you're here to be inspired, challenged, or simply reminded that every life contains turning points, we hope these stories stay with you long after the episode ends. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 1:45:08 - Marcie Harrison - Memoir Excerpt 04:59:12 - Michelle Ramseth - "Next Up" 10:32:18 - Carl Hyde - "The Six Stones" (Novel working title) 14:49:02 - Leonie Lazarus - "Beginning the Final Chapter" 19:31:06 - Dr. Christine Churchill - Memoir Excerpt 24:59:08 - Charlotte Ehlers - "Choices" 29:39:02 - Catherine Smallwood - "Leptospirosis" 35:28:06 - Aileen House - "GO BEO" 40:16:20 - Outro Join Trevor's August Writers Camp Want to write more consistently but can't seem to make it stick? Trevor Martens, founder of I Help You Write Things, is running a four-week online Writers Camp this August for writers who want structure, encouragement, and a reason to finally finish what they start. Each session combines practical craft lessons, guided writing exercises, and supportive, specific feedback in a welcoming environment—no harsh critique and no pressure to be perfect. Mondays | 6:00–8:00 PM CT Starts: Monday, August 3, 2026 Where: Online via Zoom Cost: $199 CAD (or two payments of $105) Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or returning after time away, Writers Camp is designed to help you build confidence, momentum, and a sustainable writing practice. Register Here: https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/writinggroups (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/writinggroups) 📬 Stay Connected Write Things Newsletter 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter)

3. 

   9 Apr 2026

   Episode 6 – Stories from the WTC — Winter 2026

   Episode 6 – Stories from the Community — Winter 2026 In this special seasonal episode, writers from the Winter 2026 Write Things Community share original short pieces created during our weekly quick-writes. There’s no analysis and no commentary — just voices, courage, and story. These pieces are unpolished and unedited, shared exactly as they were written. Together, they mark the culmination of a season spent showing up, writing into uncertainty, and trusting what emerged on the page. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:34 – Brenda Hunt 06:26 – Karis Penner 10:38 – Carl Hyde 14:41 – Karla Weir 21:47 – Michelle Ramseth – https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/ (https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/) 26:22 – Catherine Smallwood 31:48– Leonie Lazarus 36.33 – Denis Fortier – https://ddoc17.substack.com (https://ddoc17.substack.com) 42:04 – Esabella Jakubec 45:26 – Alicia Taylor 50:14 – Aileen House 55:25 – Priscilla Patti 1:00:34 – Christine Churchill 1:07:41 – Kristin Dawson 1:15:56 – Marcie Harrison 1:19:30 – Katrina Zmavc 01:23:44 – Outro ✍️ Want a group of your own? The writers you just heard are part of the Write Things Community — but if you're looking for something smaller and more intimate, the 6-Week Writing Workshop might be exactly what you need. Six writers, once a week, six weeks of inspiration, motivation, and supportive feedback. Join the waitlist now for early access to registration on April 17th. Every waitlist member who registers receives a free 30-minute Next Step Session with Trevor ($149 value) — a private 1:1 about your writing and where it's headed. The first 5 to register by April 19th get that upgraded to a 1-Hour Story Development Session ($349 value), where Trevor brings an editor's eye to up to 2,500 words of your work. Join the waitlist now: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/writing-workshop-waitlist (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/writing-workshop-waitlist) 📬 Stay Connected Write Things Monthly Newsletter 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/newsletters/write-things-newsletter) Instagram – @ihelpyouwritethings_tm TikTok – @ihelpyouwritethings YouTube – https://youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings (https://youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings)

4. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Episode 5 – Stories from the WTC — Fall 2025

   Episode 5 – Stories from the Community — Fall 2025 In this special seasonal episode, writers from the Fall 2025 Write Things Community share original short pieces created during our weekly quick-writes. There’s no analysis and no commentary — just voices, courage, and story. These pieces are unpolished and unedited, shared exactly as they were written. Together, they mark the culmination of a season spent showing up, writing into uncertainty, and trusting what emerged on the page. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – Jill Richot – https://jillritchot87.substack.com (https://jillritchot87.substack.com) 06:53 – Kristin Dawson 11:21 – Brenda Hunter 17:55 – Emlee Mitchell – https://emleemitchellauthor.com (https://emleemitchellauthor.com) Order Tinsel, Toys, and Love by Emlee Mitchell: https://www.amazon.com/Tinsel-Toys-Love-Emlee-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B0DLZHTBX4 (https://www.amazon.com/Tinsel-Toys-Love-Emlee-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B0DLZHTBX4) 22:24 – Marcie Harrison 29:12 – Julia Rempel 33:39 – Michelle Ramseth – https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/ (https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/) 39:26 – Catherine Smallwood 43:53 – Alice Taylor – https://www.facebook.com/people/Alice-Taylor-Author/61554771497708/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Alice-Taylor-Author/61554771497708/) 48:09 – Denis Fortier – https://ddoc17.substack.com (https://ddoc17.substack.com) 54:41 – Shawna Tavsky – https://www.smtavsky.com/ (https://www.smtavsky.com/) 01:00:09 – Christine Churchill 01:04:10 – Aileen house 01:10:02 – Outro ✍️ Write With Us: The Write Things Community If listening to these pieces sparks something in you — curiosity, courage, or the quiet feeling of maybe I could do this too — you’re exactly who the Write Things Community is for. Learn more and join an upcoming season here: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/write-things-community (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/write-things-community) 📬 Stay Connected Write Things Newsletter 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog) Instagram – @ihelpyouwritethings_tm TikTok – @ihelpyouwritethings YouTube – https://youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings (https://youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings)

5. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Episode 4 - Prompt: An Apology

   Episode 4 – Prompt: An Apology This episode features four original short pieces — each sparked by the same simple prompt: An Apology. Some emerged from fresh 4-minute quick-writes; others are polished pieces that happened to align beautifully with this theme. Together, they offer a deeply human blend of honesty, humour, vulnerability, and transformation. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: How one prompt led to four very different stories 00:38 – “An Apology in Action” by Dr. Christine Churchill 05:10 – “I Am Water” by Marcy Harrison 10:46 – “Fill Her Up” by Catherine Smallwood 15:57 – “Plastic Pelvis” by Karis Penner 19:21 – Reflections on trusting your creative impulses 🎓 Start Here: I’ll Make You a Writer If you’ve ever wondered how to finally become the writer you want to be, this is where to start. This free webinar is the culmination of everything I’ve taught across four different workshops — my full philosophy and roadmap for writing sustainably, quieting the inner critic, and creating with confidence and consistency. You can download it for free here: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer) 📖 Explore the Quick Writes Behind This Episode Curious what 4-minute, raw, unscripted, explorative writing looks like? You can read the community quick writes inspired by the same prompt in the November 20, 2025 edition of the Write Things Newsletter. It’s a powerful way to discover how new scenes and stories begin. 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/november-20-2025 (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/november-20-2025) ✍️ Keep Going: The Write Things Newsletter For weekly prompts, mindset shifts, and craft tips to keep you writing: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog) Instagram – @ihelpyouwritethings_tm TikTok – @ihelpyouwritethings YouTube – youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings

6. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Episode 3 - Stories from the WTC — Summer 2025

   Episode 3 – Stories from the WTC In this episode, fifteen writers from the Write Things Community share original short pieces born from our weekly quick-writes. No analysis this time — just voices, courage, and story. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction – Trevor Martens 01:39 – Jill Ritchot – https://jillritchot87.substack.com (https://jillritchot87.substack.com) 06:01 – Karla Weir 11:18 – Michelle Ramseth – https://instagram.com/michelleramseth/ (https://www.instagram.com/michelleramseth/) 16:48 – Denis Fortier – https://ddoc17.substack.com (https://ddoc17.substack.com) 21:33 – Kristin Dawson 25:28 – Alicia Taylor 29:07 – Karis Penner 32:51 – Katrina Zmavc 37:14 – Christine Churchill 41:00 – Josie Marques 45:36 – Emlee Mitchell – https://emleemitchellauthor.com (https://emleemitchellauthor.com) 50:01 – Brenda Hunter 54:31 – Catherine Smallwood 60:02 – Marcie Harrison 64:25 – Shawna Tavsky – https://smtavsky.com (https://smtavsky.com) 68:53 – Outro 🎓 Start Here: I’ll Make You a Writer If you’ve ever wondered how to finally become the writer you want to be, this is where to start. This free webinar is the culmination of everything I’ve taught across four different workshops — it’s my full philosophy and roadmap for writing sustainably, quieting the inner critic, and creating with confidence and consistency. 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/make-you-a-writer) ✍️ Keep Going: The Write Things Newsletter Each week I share new quick-write prompts, mindset shifts, and technique tips to help you keep showing up and growing as a writer. 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog) Instagram – @ihelpyouwritethings_tm TikTok – @ihelpyouwritethings YouTube – youtube.com/@ihelpyouwritethings

7. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Episode 2 – Prompt: Waking Up

   Episode 2 – Prompt: Waking Up This episode features three original short pieces — all sparked by the same prompt: Waking Up. Each writer began with a 4-minute quick-write, then had three days to shape it into a 600-word story. What emerged are powerful, deeply human stories of courage, resilience, and awakening. Featuring: Marcie Harrison — retired journalist and memoirist Alicia Taylor — poet and storyteller from Winnipeg Josie Marques — newly retired writer exploring personal storytelling Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: How quick writes grow into stories 02:00 – “Waking Up” by Marcie Harrison 08:15 – “Awaken Spirit, Awaken” by Alicia Taylor 14:20 – “Waking Up” by Josie Marques 21:00 – Reflections on sharing personal stories ✍️ Writing feels different when you’re supported. You can read the quick writes that inspired these stories in the Write Things Newsletter – Sept 11, 2025 edition: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/september-11-2025 (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog/september-11-2025) Want more? You’ll also get access to all past issues of the newsletter — each packed with fresh prompts and tools to keep you writing: 👉 https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog (https://www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog)

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   5 Aug 2025

   Episode 1 – Prompt: Upside Down

   Welcome to the very first episode of the Write Things Podcast, where stories begin with a spark — and writers grow through the telling. Today’s episode features three powerful pieces born from a simple prompt: Upside Down. What starts as a 4-minute quick-write unfolds into surprising, human, and deeply resonant stories. Whether you're here to hear what's possible from a short prompt or you're seeking inspiration for your own writing practice, you're in the right place. This podcast blends honest storytelling with real talk on mindset, creativity, and what it means to keep showing up for your words. Featuring: – Dr. Christine Churchill – Michelle Ramseth – @michelleramseth (https://www.instagram.com/michelleramseth) | michelleramseth.com (https://michelleramseth.com) – Denis Fortier– ddoc17.substack.com (https://ddoc17.substack.com) The podcast gives you stories. The newsletter gives you the tools—free prompts, writing tips, and behind-the-scenes on every piece: 👉 www.ihelpyouwritethings.com/blog

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