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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.

23. Finishing the first draft: Character development

Have you ever written something you love, that you’re feeling excited about, but you find yourself unable to get past a certain scene or finish the first draft?

71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall

Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations? Author and editor Jessica Dall shares her personal journey on pursuing her passions and raising a toddler. Discover how to overcome challenges and ignite your creative fire.

Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself

Making time for your writing, especially for us busy parents, is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write. Enjoy these 7 tips in this flash podcast episode.

34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy

Are you curious about writing romance stories, but you’re not sure what qualifies as romance? Learn what makes a romance novel literary and what distinguishes the 50+ subgenres from each other.

02. Healing and growing post-breakup through writing w/ Angel Norvell

A soul-crushing breakup led Angel Norvell to start writing about her healing process with the hope of helping others.

Processing infertility struggles through fiction w/ Linnea March (podcast)

09. Processing infertility struggles through fiction w/ Linnea March

She started writing again as a means to process her infertility struggles. Linnea March, a parent of two boys and former educator, is on today's podcast episode.

58. Crafting continuity: A writer’s guide to style sheets

Learn how to maintain consistency when writing a story or book series using style sheets and style tags for easy document navigation.

41. Book talk: Discovering layers w/ Maria Secoy

Enjoy a combination of bantering and insight into writing techniques as two friends discuss a few books that changed their lives for the better and tortured them in high school.

6 Easy Steps to Set Realistic Writing Goals

New Year’s resolutions tend to fall through. But when we apply those lessons to writing, you'll know how and why taking these six steps will help you succeed with your writing goals.

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.

69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield

Feeling like a fraud as a writer? This episode dives deep into the challenges writers face, offering practical tools and strategies to silence imposter syndrome and build lasting confidence.