Writer Therapy Sessions

Welcome to Writer Therapy — a space for serious writers to talk openly about creativity, workflow, balance, and everything in between. Join us for casual conversations about craft, the writing life, and why we keep coming back to the page. No matter where you are in your writing, you’re welcome here. Your session begins now.

Writer Therapy Sessions is a arts podcast hosted by Writer Therapy, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Writer Therapy hosts Writer Therapy Sessions, a arts show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Ep08 – Kayleigh Shoen: Flash Fiction, Journaling & Finding Your Writing Community

  Aug 10, 202634 minS1

  In this episode of Writer Therapy Sessions , Timothy sits down with Kayleigh Shoen , flash fiction writer, instructor, and founder of two writing communities focused on short story submissions and journaling. Kayleigh shares how a single writing class at Boston's GrubStreet transformed her career, leading from the finance industry to publishing flash fiction, teaching creative writing, and helping new writers get their first publications. They discuss why flash fiction is an ideal creative outlet for novelists, how publishing short stories can build confidence and community, and why submitting your work is far less intimidating than many writers believe. The conversation also explores the many forms journaling can take, balancing creative work with everyday life, and the importance of finding other writers who understand the journey. Connect with Kayleigh Shoen Short Story Submissions Simplified (Skool): https://www.skool.com/flash-fiction-9247/about Journaling with Kayleigh (Skool): https://www.skool.com/write-with-kayleigh-4018/about Website: https://kayleighshoen.com Substack Newsletter: https://kayleighshoen.substack.com/ If you’re a writer looking for an encouraging, creative community, connect with Tim on instagram: instagram.com/writertherapysessions instagram.com/timothycolombawrites Writer Therapy Sessions features personal interviews with writers from all stages of their writing journey. Whether you're outlining your first idea, deep into revisions, or somewhere in between, you have a story to share.

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  Episode #7

  Ep07 – Zane Dowling: Fantasy, History & the Art of Self-Editing

  Jul 29, 202630 minS1

  In this episode of Writer Therapy Sessions , Timothy Colomba sits down with author Zane Dowling , whose work spans fantasy, historical fiction, and Christian-themed novels. Zane shares how The Tryadon Prophecy , Brother's Keeper , and Tears of an Angel came to life, why he prefers writing "by the seat of his pants," and how research, history, and imagination often collide in unexpected ways. The conversation explores editing, storytelling, building believable fantasy worlds, and why every manuscript deserves multiple revisions. Zane also discusses mentoring other writers, running his Skool writing community The Write Way , and the value of putting your work into the world instead of waiting for perfection. Connect with Zane Dowling: Read Zane's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Zane-Dowling/author/B00A5VA4V4/allbooks?ccs_id=78c33014-cd2f-4793-8fdb-b15f38196a4a ✍️ The Write Way (Skool): https://www.skool.com/the-write-way-1277/about If you’re a writer looking for an encouraging, creative community, connect with Tim on instagram: instagram.com/writertherapysessions instagram.com/timothycolombawrites Writer Therapy Sessions features personal interviews with writers from all stages of their writing journey. Whether you're outlining your first idea, deep into revisions, or somewhere in between, you have a story to share.

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  Episode #6

  Ep06 – Melle Miller: Building Fantasy Worlds from the Ground Up

  Jul 1, 202628 minS1

  In this episode of Writer Therapy Sessions , Timothy speaks with fantasy author Melle Miller , creator of Waking Chaos: The Scales of Amat' Aga . Melle shares how a simple map made from spilled rice grew into an entire fantasy world filled with kingdoms, religions, histories, and cultures. Together they discuss worldbuilding, self-publishing through Amazon, balancing a full-time career with writing, designing book covers, using AI as a creative tool, and why every writer needs a system to keep an expanding story organized. If you've ever dreamed of building your own world—or wondered what it really takes to publish your first novel—this conversation offers an honest look at the creative process behind epic fantasy. Read Waking Chaos: The Scales of Amat' Aga Amazon: https://a.co/d/06rkbumo Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/4E6pRE Connect with Melle Miller Email: mellemiller0author0@gmail.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/MelissaMil67474 Facebook: https://facebook.com/melle.miller.54.2025 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mellemiller54 BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluebellemelle TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@melle.miller.54 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MelleMiller5414 If you’re a writer looking for an encouraging, creative community, connect with Tim on Instagram: instagram.com/writertherapysessions instagram.com/timothycolombawrites Writer Therapy Sessions features personal interviews with writers from all stages of their writing journey. Whether you're outlining your first idea, deep into revisions, or somewhere in between, you have a story to share.

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  Episode #5

  Ep05 – Mike Grindrod: Dungeon Master, Journalist, Novelist

  Jun 10, 202631 minS1

  <p>What can Dungeons & Dragons teach us about storytelling?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Writer Therapy Sessions, Tim sits down with Mike Grindrod—journalist, Dungeon Master, and author of Hell Isn't Empty—to discuss the intersection of collaborative storytelling, fiction writing, and imagination. </p><p></p><p>Mike shares how years of running tabletop roleplaying games helped shape his approach to character, worldbuilding, and narrative, as well as the journey of bringing his own novel to life.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the creative lessons writers can learn from D&D, the value of play and...

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  Episode #4

  Ep04 - M.C. Terriche: Exploring Paradise Through Fiction

  Jun 2, 202628 minS1

  <p>Author and engineer <b>M.C. Terriche (Casey Marie)</b> joins Writer Therapy Sessions to discuss her This Could Be Paradise novella trilogy, a story inspired by questions many people face: Is this really the life I wanted? and What happens if I change course?</p><p></p><p>Casey shares her journey from technical writing and engineering into fiction, why she chose to release her story as a trilogy of novellas, how she balances writing with a demanding career, and what she has learned about self-publishing, audiobooks, and building a creative life in Nashville.</p><p></p><p>...

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