Synopsis
A weekly podcast for aspiring writers looking to find a healthy work/life/writing balance. Get the encouragement, honest advice, and inspiration you need to pursue your passion and write every day. Recurring themes include books, coffee, rainy days, truth, beauty, lasers, dinosaurs, and all of your other favorite things.
Episodes
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Coffee Break 025: Fauzia Burke
29/11/2016 Duration: 38minFauzia and I talk about the NY book publishing bubble, the joys of self-publishing, social media marketing, taking risks, and more!
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Coffee Break 024: Ginny Carter
16/11/2016 Duration: 25minGinny "The Authormaker" Carter and I have a lovely conversation for you about the nonfiction book-writing process, different modes of publication, and Ginny's favorite aspect of being a writing coach.
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30 Tips for 30 Days of NaNoWriMo - WNP 048
02/11/2016 Duration: 42minFrom turning off your phone to staving off fear and/or hunger, this episode of the Write Now podcast is here to help you write through NaNoWriMo.
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Coffee Break 023: Kevin T. Johns
20/10/2016 Duration: 38minFellow writer, podcaster, ghostwriter, and writing coach Kevin T. Johns and I have a great (and honest) conversation about making the most of our time as busy writers.
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Coffee Break 022: Honoree Corder
14/10/2016 Duration: 51minHonorée is a speaker, business coach, writing coach, and Writer with a capital W. She is also a smart, successful entrepreneur who has published 20 books and knows what it takes to sell them.
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What They Didn't Teach You In School - WN 047
05/10/2016 Duration: 39minWe learned a lot of great things in school. But our educational system isn't perfect, and there are some things we should have learned about writing (and life) that we didn't. All of those (and more!) in this week's episode!
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Coffee Break 021: Jenny Bravo
23/09/2016 Duration: 29minAuthor Jenny Bravo & I talk about writing sprints, handwriting with pen & paper, keeping a scene list, our mutual love of Twitter, and tons more!
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Crafting Your Mission Statement - WN 046
12/09/2016 Duration: 32minA mission statement is a valuable tool for a writer -- it can help you understand your own story, remind you of your purpose, and guide you toward your goals. Today's episode of Write Now podcast will help you create one!
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Coffee Break 020: Andrew Coons
05/09/2016 Duration: 35minPoet & filmmaker Andrew Coons and I have a great conversation about career writing, anxiety, depression, self-worth, and getting back into the things you love after putting them on hold.
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Careers for Writers - WN 045
31/08/2016 Duration: 46minStuck in a soul-sucking, toxic day job while you dream of being a paid writer? Today's episode covers 10 different career paths for writers just like you.
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Coffee Break 019: Hend Hegazi
22/08/2016 Duration: 28minToday's show is an interview with Arab-American author Hend Hegazi, who has just published her second novel about gratefulness, forgiveness, and the universal yet hidden struggles we all deal with. I hope you enjoy it.
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Coffee Break 018: Mark Messick
16/08/2016 Duration: 23minMeet Mark Messick, the 16-year-old bestselling author of more than eleven books. Today we're talking about possibility, positivity, and living the life you want to live. Join us!
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How Do I Find My Muse? - WN 044
10/08/2016 Duration: 26minChances are, you've heard of the concept of a muse, whether you've read your fair share of Shakespeare or simply seen Disney's "Hercules". But can a muse possibly have an effect on us here in the modern world?
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How Important Is Networking For Writers? - WN 043
06/07/2016 Duration: 36minI know, I know. You hate networking. I hate networking. It feels so corporate and shallow and sell-out-y. But it's important for writers nonetheless. That's why this episode is here to help you navigate the turbulent waters of this essential skill.
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Coffee Break 016: Melissa Johnson
20/06/2016 Duration: 38minEnjoy a great conversation about how to fit creative writing into a busy schedule with entrepreneur, author, and my own personal mentor, Melissa Johnson.
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Are There Any Original Ideas Left? - WN 042
06/06/2016 Duration: 35minIs it true that there's "nothing new under the sun", that we just keep retelling the same 3 stories over and over, and that Hollywood is out of ideas? Find out in the latest episode of Write Now!
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Coffee Break 015: Karan Bajaj
27/05/2016 Duration: 35minI absolutely loved interviewing bestselling Indian author (& striving yogi!) Karan Bajaj, whose new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, hit bookstores earier this month. Join us as we talk about the burden and freedom of a creative habit, the power of a journey, and so much more.
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Should Writers Be Paid? - WN 041
17/05/2016 Duration: 30minWe hear it all the time: "We can't afford to pay our writers," or, "Your payment will be exposure and experience!" But is that true? Should we take that unpaid internship? Find out in Episode 041 of Write Now.
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Coffee Break 014: David Faux
12/05/2016 Duration: 35minDavid is a church-custodian-turned-tow-truck-driver who is querying his first sci-fi novel. We're talking worldbuilding, NaNoWriMo, & hope in today's show.