I Got Nothing - A Podcast for Exhausted Writers

Leani sits down with Ally Kelly to talk about the pull of fantasy, wondering what to do after you finish your first book, why outlines are helpful, and not rushing the process.

Carolyn Eichhorn joins Leani to talk about becoming an accidental writer, burying their first books, pulling inspiration, and giving yourself permission to write badly.

Author Leani Lopez talks with Sam Riplee about her guide, What the Patriarchy Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Period. They discuss their issues with hormonal birth control and putting your passion into something tangible.

Diane Billas joins host Leani Lopez to talk about switching tenses, carving out time for writing, seeing movies in your head, and jumping through genres.

Host Leani Lopez chats with author Jennifer Drewett about channeling hyperfixations, being comfy while writing, and how comparison is the thief of joy.

The Wandering Scribe Gabriel Garcia joins host Leani Lopez to talk about evolving your passions, finding inspiration in other media, and understanding why you want to be a writer. 

Host Leani Lopez chats with fellow Puerto Rican author Sienna Kirk about how she felt debuting this year, the importance of celebrating, what to do when you’re not inspired, and making sure you don’t rush the process. 

International author Saif Tareen sits down with Leani to talk about using writing to express yourself, not waiting for the perfect conditions, how staying safe rarely leaves a lasting impact and writing honestly. 

Kate Somers joins Leani to talk about the terror that comes with finishing a book, when life happens, celebrating that first 1-star review, and when writing rituals change. 

Leani connects with Paloma Blue to chat about exploring other endings, the difference between writing scripts versus books, respecting fanfiction, and telling the story that you want to read. 

Host Leani Lopez talks with author Ryan Null about influential teachers, how publishing has changed over the years, knowing went to step away, and the joys of maps and world building. 

Puerto Rican Authors Annette Ortiz Mata and Leani Lopez come together to talk about going against your training, how it’s never done for the writer, keeping old drafts, and evolving your writing. 

Host Leani chats with Scott Roche about being able to write under any circumstances, writing short stories versus novels, developing grace for yourself, and the importance of reading other genres. 

Author Tasha He joins Leani to discuss the importance of characters, unwrapping your first book, how you can’t edit a blank page, and how writing is a hobby but publishing is a business. 

Leani Lopez is joined by Rebecca Wells Phillips to talk about getting ideas through dreams, using writing to process trauma, explaining college majors to parents, and knowing your limits. 

Host Leani sits down with fellow Puerto Rican author Caroline Cardona who shares her experiences growing up on the island, how learning English opened the door, and achieving the writing flow state.

Author Ectorius Angel chats with Leani about writing as a child, how sometimes breaks don’t work, and how it’s not advised to write at the expense of your health. 

Leani Lopez is joined by Lindsey Goldstein to talk about how they always wanted to tell stories, learning as you go, enjoying the revisions, and putting yourself into your story. 

Leani sits down with author Kara M. Zone to discuss their experiences in ghostwriting, growing with the indie publishing world, and the importance of trusting yourself. 

Author Lauren Nappi joins host Leani as they talk about when writing calls, letting the story tell itself, and finding a third space.

Host Leani chats with author Ria Jain about how the writing journey is more important than the outcome, the hidden side of pregnancy, and how her daughter has inspired her.

Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community.

Host Leani sits down with author Erica Sherlock to chat about how writing never leaves you alone, focusing on the positives, and honoring writer’s block.

Author D.W. Brooks joins Leani to discuss wearing lots of hats, the thrills of finishing a book, and pantsing through the creative process.

Join host Leani and author Marc MacDonald as they talk about their different writing experiences, using immersion in writing, and working on sequels.

Author Christina Diane sits down with Leani to discuss when writing sneaks up on you, how to write for yourself, and being motivated by creativity.

Host Leani is joined by author and publisher H.R. Gordon, who explains the difference between traditional and indie publishing as they discuss the transition from writer to publisher, putting creativity first, and writing through trauma.

In the first episode of Season 3, Leani answers a question from a listener about what inspires her to write. 

Answering a prompt from a listener, Leani talks about writing her first novel and gives her thoughts on what she wished she knew back then. 

In this week's episode, Leani goes through the benefits of researching and offers different ways to research, as well as why it helps you become a better writer. 

In this episode, Leani goes over tips and tricks for writing dialogue, as well as what to avoid. 

Responding to a topic from Tumblr, Leani talks about the editing process and some tips and tricks for getting through that second draft. 

Responding to a frequently asked question, Leani explains what ghostwriting is as well as the pros and cons of the medium. 

In the Season 2 premiere, Leani welcomes new listeners and shares some exciting developments in her writing life. She also gives advice for those waiting for the perfect time and perfect project. 

Leani expands on a topic submitted by a listener and discusses what goes into developing characters, including tips and tricks of the trade. 

Leani answers a question from Tumblr about her writing process and how she comes up with her story ideas. 

In this episode, Leani talks about the importance of broadening your horizons and consuming new media. 

Leani responds to a topic suggested by listeners, discussing tips and tricks when it comes to writing endings. 

It's a hard pill to swallow this episode when Leani talks about one of the hardest parts of being a writer: taking criticism. 

In the first episode of I Got Nothing, Leani introduces herself and talks about self-care for your creative side. 

Leani talks about every writer's nemesis - writer's block. 

This week, Leani gives suggestions on writing multiple projects at the same time as well as how to avoid writing burnout.

Leani talks about what it means to have confidence in your writing, as well as the all-too-familiar "imposter syndrome".

In this week's episode, Leani gives her thoughts on getting personal with your writing and, in turn, gets personal herself. 

This week, Leani talks about what fanfiction is and why it's just as important as writing original work. 

Leani responds to a topic from a listener about what goes into writing romance novels.