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How to Write Books on 90 Minutes of Sleep (And Still Get Published) | Eugene Myers
March 3, 2026

How to Write Books on 90 Minutes of Sleep (And Still Get Published) |…

What does it actually take to become a published author? In this conversation, Holly sits down with award-winning author Eugene Myers to talk about writing under pressure, creative discipline, publishing realities, and how to...

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How Tod Goldberg Writes Bestseller Crime Fiction—and Teaches Writers to Do the Same
Feb. 3, 2026

How Tod Goldberg Writes Bestseller Crime Fiction—and Teaches Writers …

Crafting words from a vision that only you as the author can see is one the oldest and most tried forms of creativity. The best authors throughout history have all shown a gift for sparking the imagination through the written...

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The Writer’s Rollercoaster: Author, Editor and Writing Instructor Betsy Thorpe Talks About Finding Your Path in Writing, the Role of an Editor, and Embracing the Emotional Journey
Nov. 25, 2025

The Writer’s Rollercoaster: Author, Editor and Writing Instructor Bet…

Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast is a literary professional who helps countless other writers express their ideas and get their work published. Betsy Thorpe has worked with both big name authors at prestige publishing houses to indie writers trying to breakthrough.Betsy Thorpe joins ho…

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Free Expressions: Writer, Editor and Publisher Lorin Oberweger Talks About the Process of Creative Writing, Editing and the Business of Publishing
Oct. 21, 2025

Free Expressions: Writer, Editor and Publisher Lorin Oberweger Talks …

Lorin Oberweger joins Holly Hughes to talk about a wide range of topics in the writing industry. They talk about the intricacies of editing, the importance of workshops, and the evolving landscape of publishing. Lorin shares her insight on the impact of AI on creativity, the dynamics of self-publis…

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Not by Accident: Samantha Dunn Speaks on Journalism, Writing, and Teaching the Next Generation of Creatives
Sept. 30, 2025

Not by Accident: Samantha Dunn Speaks on Journalism, Writing, and Tea…

Coming from a background in writing rooted in journalism, Samantha Dunn always writes with the idea that someone, somewhere will read what she’s writing. From that foundation, Samantha has authored numerous books, short stories, essays and memoirs, including Faith in Carlos Gomez: A Memoir of Salsa…

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