20.42: Erin Roberts’ Personal Writing Process

Writing Excuses

Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler

Business, Careers, Fiction

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Erin describes her own writing process as, “a bunch of random practices thrown into a bag and shaken up." Nevertheless, for today’s episode, Erin managed to organize her processes into four categories: getting work, getting in, getting done, getting right. Listen as Erin gives us tips and tricks for freelancing, deadlines, and saying no. Homework: Write down all the tips and tricks you’ve learned about your own personal writing process on a single page. Show Notes: https://www.pacemaker.press/ P.S. The final WXR cruise sets sail for Alaska in September 2026—don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Learn more and sign up here: https://writingexcuses.com/retreats/ Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Dan Wells, Erin Roberts, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson. Join Our Writing Community! Writing Retreats Newsletter Patreon Instagram Threads Bluesky TikTok YouTube Facebook Our Sponsors: * Check out HomeServe and use my code homeserve.com/excuses for a great deal: https://www.homeserve.com * Check out Talkiatry and use my code Talkiatry.com/WX for a great deal: https://www.talkiatry.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	For more than a decade, we've hosted Writing Excuses at Sea, an annual workshop and retreat on a cruise ship.
0:08.7	You're invited to our final cruise in 26.
0:12.8	It's a chance to learn, connect, and grow, all while sailing along the stunning Alaskan and Canadian coast.
0:19.9	Join us, the hosts of writing excuses, and spend
0:23.2	dedicated time leveling up your writing craft. Attend classes, join small group breakout sessions,
0:29.3	learn from instructors one-on-one at office hours, and meet with other writers from around the world.
0:35.1	During the week-long retreat, we'll also dock at three
0:37.8	Alaskan ports, Juno, Sitka, and Skagway, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.
0:43.9	Use this time to ride on the ship or choose excursions that allow you to get up close
0:48.4	in person with glaciers, go whale watching, and learn more about the rich history of the region,
0:53.8	and more.
0:54.8	Next year will be our grand finale after over 10 years of successful retreats at sea.
1:00.6	Whether you're a longtime alumni or a newcomer, we would love to see you on board.
1:05.5	Early bird pricing is currently available, and we also offer scholarships.
1:10.0	You can learn more at writingexcuses.com
1:13.2	slash retreats. This episode of writing excuses has been brought to you by our listeners,
1:19.4	patrons, and friends. If you would like to learn how to support this podcast, visit
1:23.9	www.com.com slash writing excuses.
1:30.6	Season 20, episode 42.
1:34.7	This is writing excuses.
1:37.6	Aaron's personal writing process.
1:39.7	I'm Mary Robinette.
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