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67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach
Author Sarah Birnbach shares her journey from journaling for healing to becoming a published author. Learn practical memoir writing tips to craft a compelling story from your personal entries.
30. Showing emotions by asking yourself 8 questions
How do we show what we or our characters are feeling so our readers can experience those emotions for themselves as the scene unfolds? Learn how to visualize emotions and thus show readers.
10. Exploring romance gone wrong w/ Amanda Jane Schiller
She’s far more excited about exploring the millions of ways a romance can go wrong, rather than right. Amanda Jane Schiller, a contemporary romance novelist, is on today's podcast.
62. The art of earnings: Mastering full-time writing with Sarah Werner
Learn how you too can build a career as a full-time writer. Sarah Werner talks to us today about ghostwriting, experimenting with her creativity, and what's worked best for her.
55. From struggling writer to urban fantasy author w/ Michelle Summers
Michelle Summers shares her inspiring journey as an urban fantasy author who brought mythological characters to life through the power of human beliefs.
28. Connecting with readers before you hit publish w/ Stephanie Brandt
Stephanie Brandt shares how she became disconnected from her creativity in her new adventure of motherhood and she overcame that to write her first book. We also chat a lot about reader magnets and social media marketing.
32. From postpartum depression to author w/ Samantha Bryant
When postpartum depression strikes, escaping those feelings can seem impossible. Learn how this mom returned to creative writing to help herself through depression.
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.