Tiffin Inn Writing Workshop (with Imposter Syndrome & Unlimited Refills)

Art describes what "Draft Zero" is in his novel writing process and outlines a four-step process for drafting the novel in 2026. To contact the show, email us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. 

Tim reveals how he is prepping for his 2nd draft of his novel while Art explores how his process differs from Tim's, especially in what constitutes a "first draft." Join this spirited discussion already in progress to compare the ah-ha! moments to your process. To contact us, e-mail TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. 

Art describes three different stages of story development and explains how and why he and Tim provide different types of feedback depending on the stage the story is in. "Feedback on a work in progress can nurture a story or kill it, so we try to give feedback that helps enhance its strengths rather than showcase its flaws." To contact the show, email us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. 

Tim and Art welcome into the corner booth Heather Colley, author of the debut novel The Gilded Butterfly Effect. Heather Colley's short fiction has won awards including the Oxford Review of Books short fiction prize, the Hopwood Award, the BNU-Oxford short fiction prize (runner-up), and the Desperate Literature Prize shortlist. Heather is a PhD student in English Literature at Oxford University. She holds a master's degree in literature from St Andrews University and a bachelor's degree in the same subject from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. You can find out more about Heather Colley at https://www.heathercolleyauthor.com/. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Art explores how to get closer to feeling unstoppable. By uncovering why you want to do the work, you can fuel the creative mind to pursue your goals. Join Art as he reveals his own inner cycle of learning, forgetting, and reediscovering the simplicity of his writing fuel. To contact the show, email us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. 

A new chapter of the show is upon us! Tim and Art welcome each other back to the corner booth with the classic "What I Did Last Summer" style recaps. Art does a deeper dive on writing professionally for others, specifically what worked and what didn't in his game writing gig.  Tim recounts his process improvements arising from his job change and his renewed focus on managing time more effectively. Both Tim and Art pledge new targets for Chapter Six of the show and identify goals on sharing work in progress. To contact us, e-mail TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. 

Tim and Art recap their highlights of Season 5, from the outstanding guests and friends of the show to the lessons learned, before looking ahead to Season 6 and beyond. While Tim and Art are on hiatus (returning in early October), feel free to contact them at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always here to support you on your writing journey.

Tim discusses how he uses prompts to keep his creativity flowing, then proposes a way to use genre (especially genres you don't usually visit) to spark new story ideas.  Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim and Art welcome into the corner booth Megan Michelle, author of the debut novel Skylark. Megan Michelle's stories blend the raw emotions of military life, the strength of feminism, and the passion of forbidden love. Her stories invite you to dive deep into the hearts of women who don't just survive—they thrive, reclaiming their power and rewriting their stories on their own terms.  Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Art discusses the elusive sources of "inspiration" in our work, reading a long lost story fragment into the record as an object lesson in how the thing that inspires you might not be the thing you ultimately end up writing about. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim and Art discuss why they write and it has only a little to do with hot tubs! Join Tim and Art in the corner booth as they reveal why it is essential to articulate your personal "why," how that has changed over time, and what that knowledge can do to energize your current work.  Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Art explores the value in understanding "why" we want to write fiction, how that "why" can change over time, and how this knowledge can improve our overall quality. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim and Art welcome into the corner booth Nick Peck, a 24 year-old California native and award-winning journalist, to discuss his debut novel "Only Way Out" available here. Tim and Art discuss how Nick's mining of his own emotional story made the novel feeling "easy" to write. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Art presents a straightforward, 3-stage approach for writing a short story (Start, Say Something, Finish) that can lower those mental barriers and simplify the work of getting that magical first draft out of your head. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim shares his perspective on publishing in his dream lit mag a whopping three times! Tim and Art discuss the best ways for Tim to revisit his novel to jump-start his progress. Then, Art teases thoughts about his latest ghostwriting opportunity and how satisfying it is to make money from creative writing. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim sets aside a couple of moments to share his thoughts on using lists to spur creative thought and maybe jump start another piece. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Tim and Art wlecome "Friend of the Show" screenwriter Cat Hammons back to the corner booth to discuss writing for screens big and small, using AI as a writing assistant, and the importance of keeping the reader/audience in mind when developing your stories. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

"Friend of the Show" Bethany Jarmul slides into the corner booth to offer her own Refill episode on writing prompts. Bethany breaks down what makes a good writing prompt, why prompts can help, where to find them, and how to use them in creating your best work. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

During an innocent conversation, Tim experiences imposter syndrome in real time. Luckily, we were recording it! Settle in to the corner booth with Tim as he reads his selected story "They Fired Up the Laser" into the record and subsequently wrestles with the event horizon of success. Tim and Art discuss how to stay focused on writing what you like above all else and how diligence and availability can sustain artisitic momentum. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.

Art sets aside logic and process to explore how creative nonfiction, and the emotional vulnerability it can uncover, are powerful tools in creating memorable characters. Art shares an example of creative nonfiction from his past to showcase the potential power of authenticity. Feel free to share your thoughts with us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com. Tim and Art are always happy to get the conversation started.