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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.
01. Becoming a parent who writes
In this episode, Erin shares her emotional journey, from her struggle with identity loss to rediscovering herself. Find out how Erin became a parent who writes.
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.
19. Writing and parenting simultaneously w/ Sara Burnett
Learn how Sara challenged her assumptions about writing and parenting and implemented habits that supported these two identities existing simultaneously.
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.
72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector Review
Learn what makes this fantasy book unique with its use of magic and sign language in The Witch Collector review. Gain tips on avoiding info dumps and introducing several characters too.
42. Touching creative source w/ Jackie Amsden
Have you had that moment when your words flow effortlessly onto the page and what you write completely surprises and delights you? Tune in to learn more about that experience with creative source.
51. Strengthen your sentences with 4 easy tips
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn four easy tips that have a powerful impact on your sentences. In fact, they’re so easy that you can start implementing them today. Bonus: You'll also learn how zombies can help.
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.
64. Cracking the Code: How to Attract Readers on Social Media
Authors are responsible for their own marketing. In this episode, you'll learn how to attract readers on social media. More specifically, you’ll discover how to stop readers from scrolling past your posts and how to encourage readers to engage with your content.
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.
22. Finishing the first draft
In today’s episode, your host, Erin P.T. Canning, wants to share her journey with finishing the first draft and what she learned along the way.
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