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Writer's block isn't the end
11 Practical Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Even if You Feel Hopeless
For two weeks my writing and I suffered from fear, doubt, and frustration. Then I identified several practical ways to overcome writer's block.
Showing emotions by asking yourself 8 questions
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.
Setting up your writer’s profile on Facebook
33. Setting up your writer’s profile on Facebook
Have you contemplated creating a writer’s profile, but you aren’t sure if that’s necessary, what the benefits might be, or when would even be the right time? Listen to learn these answers and more.
Shifting the needle from dreaming to writing
47. Shifting the needle from dreaming to writing
The clips highlight some reoccurring themes among my guests that shift the needle from dreaming about writing to taking action.
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.
Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe
17. Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe
Joining today’s conversation on shaping a life around writing is author Nancy McCabe, a single mother and accomplished professor who has published six (soon to be seven!) works.
The art of earnings: Mastering full-time writing with Sarah Werner, episode 62 of the Parents Who Write 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.
Normalizing mental health issues in romantic historical fiction w/ Ginny Moore
45. Normalizing mental health issues in romantic historical fiction w/ Ginny Moore
Hear Ginny Moore share not only why her postpartum anxiety and depression went undiagnosed for far too long but also how subconsciously funneling her mental health issues into her main characters has helped her to know herself better, heal, and save her marriage.
30 writing quotes to inspire you
30 Writing Quotes to Help You Make Time and Unleash Your Creativity
These 30 writing quotes can help you make time to write, explore what to write about, overcome your fears, and uncover why you want to write.
Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris
07. Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris
After years of silence, she finally resumed writing for the sake of mental health. Esme Iris, a homeschooling mom of five, is on the show today.
Writing about family and difficult memories
38. Writing about family and difficult memories
Do you have personal moments of your life that you want to write about, but you're not sure how to approach writing about family? Tune in to learn tips for navigating these issues.
Claiming your writing identity w/ Jennifer Bozarth
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.