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39. Fighting imposter syndrome by living a writer’s life w/ H.L. Brooks

Learn to fight off imposter syndrome by living the true life of a writer and the keys to building that life for yourself, regardless of where you’re at in your writing journey.

53. Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh

Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries? Today, Erin Leigh shares how journaling not only strengthened her writing but also lead to her becoming an author.

29. Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy

In this episode, Maria explains what questions writers can ask themselves, and their children, to expand their understanding of what makes a story when reading children's stories.

36. Writing and illustrating children’s books w/ Sheryl Bass

Have you pondered writing children’s book but aren’t sure how to pull the whole project together, from prose, to illustrations, to publication?

26. Claiming your writing identity w/ Jennifer Bozarth

Erin coaches her on the importance of making time for her own goals and happiness amidst their discussion on what it means to be a writer.

63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers

Discover out how finding the right editor can help you avoid or blow through your confusion and doubt. You’ll also learn the major differences between development editors, inline editors, and proofreader.

14. Rewriting your parenthood story w/ Emily Popek

What does editing a book and parenting have in common? A ton, actually! As an editor, your job is to excavate through what you are given and pull out the best from the author. Same goes with good parenting.

05. Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard

She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her child. Camisha Broussard, an English college professor, is on today's podcast.

15. Facing fears to pursue freelance and fiction writing w/ Danielle Hayden

Are you curious about freelance writing, but the idea of pitching yourself feels overwhelming—perhaps even terrifying? Danielle Hayden, freelance writer and mother to a kindergartener, is on the show today.

44. Healing through creative writing and journaling w/ Rebecca Evans

Discover how Rebecca Evans uses creative writing and journaling not only to reconnect with herself daily but also to find purpose in her traumatic experiences.

43. Growing your audience organically

In this episode, you’ll learn how to reach your ideal readers and how to create content that users actually want to consume AND share.

24. Finishing the first draft: Staying motivated

In this episode, Erin talks about staying motivated, because we all have those moments when we lose steam, even when writing a story we’re excited about.