A Writer's Day

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Jun 2026

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A helpful podcast to help writers learn more about the craft, talk with published authors, and learn more about the publishing industry in order to have a competitive edge. Today, it takes more than just a good story to become a successful writer. You must know about marketing strategies, publishing options, and platforms that will help you stand out from the millions of writers out there. This podcast will help you.

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June 12, 2026Episode 35530 min

355: Susan Gooch Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with author and "Southern Belle," Susan Gooch about her Carrington series of books.Music:☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

June 6, 2026Episode 35434 min

354: Matt Whitten Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with television writer and novelist, Matt Whitten about what it's like to write for TV and then transition to novel writing.Music:☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 28, 2026Episode 35331 min

353: Rebecca Bruner Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with award-winning author, Rebecca Bruner about her story in the newest Guideposts book: Saved by an Angel : True Stories of God's Hand at Work.Music:☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 21, 2026Episode 35225 min

352: Danielle Hutchinson Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with ghost writer and editor, Danielle Hutchinson. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 13, 2026Episode 35130 min

351: Nancy Jasin Ensley Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with author Nancy Jasin Ensley about her interesting life and her books. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 11, 2026Episode 35030 min

350: Jack Stewart Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with author and retired Navy pilot, Jack Stewart, about his newest book he co-authored with Chad Robichaux called Riptide.☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 8, 2026Episode 34933 min

349: Liza Jacob Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat all things audiobooks with audio narrator, Liza Jacob.☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 6, 2026Episode 34835 min

348: Wendy and Derek Carrick-Hadinger Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with couple Wendy and Derek Carrick-Hadinger from Create a Way Publishing about being authors and illustrators of children's books. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

May 4, 2026Episode 34732 min

347: Callie Murray Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with author Callie Murray about the inspiration for and research about her debut WWII novel: The Brunswick.☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/

April 30, 2026Episode 34633 min

346: Eric Robinson Interview

Let me know what you think of this episode!In this episode, I chat with retired FBI Agent, Eric Robinson about writing suspense and FBI procedures.Music:☕ Buy Me a Coffee to support the show, either as a one-time gift or through a monthly subscription. buymeacoffee.com/RuthDouthitt"Inspiring Emotions - Epic Dramatic Trailer" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A Journey For Successful Winners by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-17-by-sascha-ende-from-filmmusic-io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.iocinema-blockbuster-trailer-18-by-sascha-eFor more information about Ruth and to sign up for her newsletter, visit her website:http://www.artbyruth.com/