We all have a story in us. But how do we get it out there? How To Write A Book is a 12-week podclass that guides you through the writing process: from developing ideas to experimenting with your voice and getting your finished manuscript ready for publication. Packed full of frank, funny and practical insights as well as listener exercises to help your creative juices flow, we offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of books. Hosted by bestselling author Sara Collins, powerhouse pub ...
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Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business
Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
Learn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday. Watch a free training on how to write and publish a book in 90 days here: https://selfpu ...
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Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behin ...
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Write Your Damn Novel (formerly How to Win NaNo) is a no-nonsense guide to writing a novel in 30 days. Like it or not November comes every year, but don't you worry — your hosts are here for you! Kristina Horner and Liz Leo are 'writing-50k-words-in-a-month' experts (and lifelong writing friends) with a passion for helping people write their damn novel. Join them each week as they share their personal tips, tricks and other things they've learned over almost two decades of consecutive NaNoWr ...
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Inspired to Write | How to Write a Book, Fiction Writing, Creative Process, Plot Arc, Character Development
Alivia Roan
Do you feel called to write a fiction book? Do you want to authentically honor God through your creativity without sounding preachy? Are you finding yourself in the cycle of constantly rewriting your first draft? Are you wondering how to write characters people will want to read about and plot points that will keep your reader on the edge of their seats? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you finish that book you’ve always wanted to write and honor God through your creativi ...
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Called for Business | Book Writing, How to Write a Book, Book Draft
Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach
Ready to build your kingdom business and make an impact? Are you overwhelmed with too many ideas, passions, and thoughts about your business? Do you find yourself supporting other people’s dreams but neglecting your own? Or do you want to share your God story without feeling terrified or insecure? There’s a way for you to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters so you can do what God is calling you to do with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Hey, I’m Donna Sherrie, a Certified ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Beat Writer’s Block, Creative Writing, World Building
Author DK Drake | Fantasy Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors
Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Have no idea how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast with short and entertaining episodes for adventurous authors in high school, college, and beyond. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - ...
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Ink and Impact - Book Coaching for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, How to Self-Publish, Aspiring Authors
Dalene Bickel
The podcast for aspiring authors who want to write with clarity and self-publish with confidence in order to make a kingdom impact. 👉 Ready to write your manuscript and self-publish your book - but you have no idea where to start? 👉 Feeling overwhelmed by everything you’re supposed to do as an aspiring author? 👉 Struggling to find the time to write AND build your platform? 👉 Looking for Biblically based accountability and encouragement? If so, you’re in the right place! Welcome to Ink and Im ...
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Are you a writer looking for some help and encouragement? Want to improve your writing and advance your career? Or maybe you're just getting started and don't know what you need yet. Author and teacher Kitty Bucholtz and her guests are happy to help you on the sometimes difficult and often lonely road writers travel. Learn to build your business, whether you're traditionally published or self-published, and improve your craft, regardless of where you are as an author. Together, we can write ...
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You know how weird and sometimes difficult it is to “make friends” as adults in this day in age, well this is not that experience. This is a funny/sad/happy/uncomfortable pleasantry, speaking openly and honestly about our experiences, and humanness. Think of me as your really good friend you call for advice, just to vent, or a good laugh 😂.
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This podcast is specifically about the better you feel the more you allow. Also sharing a few tips on how to overcome negative feelings while for feeling some goals and dreams. Cover art photo provided by Fabio Ballasina on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@fabiolog
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My additional series is called "Stroke of Genius - A Memoir" Stay in touch! Send my an email here tara@trlconsulting.ca I have had a stroke in early November and have aphasia - language is jumbled up in speaking or writing. You'll note my podcasts will sound differently, but it stills me!) My name is Tara and I’m coming to you from somewhere near the Rocky Mountains. I like to see myself as middle aged but my chances of ever becoming a centenarian are very, very remote, so I’ve accepted that ...
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Turning Pain into Prose | Young Author Project
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I delve into the inspiring journey of eight young authors and their dedicated teacher, Natalie Wilkinson. Together, they crafted a powerful novel titled The Art of Giving a Crap, which encapsulates the essence of untold stories and the beauty of collaborative effort. Let’s unpack their journey, fr…
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5 Habits of Successful Authors (Ep.91)
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Send me your feedback! I got the idea for today's episode after reading an article about how Scholastic, the popular children's book distributor, selects their titles and marketing campaigns. That got me to thinking about what successful authors do to sell more books, regardless of whether they're traditionally or indie published. It will probably …
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59 | 4 BIG Benefits of Self Publishing
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Hey Sis! Ever dreamed of seeing your name on the cover of a book? Are you ready to share your God story with the world? Today I’m sharing 4 Big Benefits of self-publishing that every aspiring author needs to know. Stay tuned if you’re ready to step into authorship on your own terms and find out how self-publishing might be the BEST path for you! Be…
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SPS 283: How I Sold 12,000+ Copies & Generated $2M+ From My Book with Brad Hart
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What if you could transform a simple book into a $2 million business empire? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Hart, the innovative mind behind Build A Mastermind and author of "The 8-Minute Mastermind." Brad's passion for writing and facilitating masterminds has not only shaped his career but also cultivated a thriving global comm…
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November 2024 Pep Talk + Updates
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Send us a text Generic store-brand November Writing Challenge begins in 2 days! Listen for words of encouragement and an update on the ways your hosts Kristina and Liz will be tackling the challenge in this most unprecedented year. Most importantly: we've chosen our tracking tool for the year and have a LEADERBOARD you can join! Best of luck this N…
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38 | **REPLAY** Is God Calling You to Be a Writer? 3 Reasons Why You Need to Write Your Book!
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Hey friends, I've been working on some exciting new things for our community and the week got away from me, so I thought I'd play an old favorite. This is the very first episode from over a YEAR ago! Can you believe it? The podcast is officially one year old! Even though it is the oldest episode, it still continues to be the most popular episode we…
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Publish Your Poems! with Poet Barbara Sweeney — 99
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Whether you are 8 or 80, it’s never too early or too late to become a published author. Today’s guest proves that. I am chatting with Barbara Sweeney, who just happens to be my aunt. For her 80th birthday last year, I offered to compile her poems into a book and publish them for her. It took us almost a year of working together through emails and p…
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Well, you’ve made it! Thank you so much for joining us on this podclass - 12 weeks to take you right through from developing ideas to creating compelling characters and now, how to get your book into the hands of the reading public. This week, our hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew continue their chat about how to get publishe…
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Side characters are people too
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Send us a text How do you make your side characters feel like real people? Do you need side characters? How many should you have? There's so much to consider when developing your cast of characters! In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz dive into the wonderful world of character development. We discuss how many characters is too many character…
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Balancing Faith & Book Marketing as a Christian Author with Cathy McIntosh (Ep.90)
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Send me your feedback! Are you a Christian author who struggles to effectively market your book? If so, you'll want to listen to the entire episode to discover practical and proven ways to balance your faith with your book marketing efforts from guest Cathy McIntosh. Listen in! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1:1 Coaching Session with Dalene B…
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SPS 282 Scaling Faith Based Businesses & Running Massive Live Events with Nick Unsworth
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Ever wondered how an entrepreneur seamlessly pivots between industries while aligning business with personal faith? Get inspired as Nick Unsworth shares his incredible journey from San Diego to Texas, navigating the worlds of telecom, real estate, and Facebook marketing. Having sold his first business by age 30, Nick reveals the secrets of timing a…
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37 | Don't Let Fear Hold You Back! Scriptural Encouragement on Why You NEED to Write Your Book
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Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Alivia Roan tarafından oluşturuldu
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58 | How to Surrender to God’s Plan & Move Past Fear with Rita Carter (PT. 2)
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Hey Sis! Let’s continue the conversation with Rita Carter from Episode 57! In the second part of this insightful conversation, Rita delves deeper into the topic of surrendering to God's plan and overcoming the grip of fear. She shares her own experiences with needing to let go of control and trust in God's guidance, even when it involves discomfort…
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Can I write fanfiction in November?
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Send us a text This is something we hear a lot when people are considering what to write in November: does fanfiction count? is it allowed? can I write it? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss why their answer is an incredibly enthusiastic yes, including the many merits of fanfiction writing and a bit about why it sometimes has a bad …
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How (and where) to Get More Book Reviews as an Indie Author (Ep.89)
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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, host Dalene Bickel discusses the nitty gritty about book reviews. Topics covered include: The big myth around a certain # of book reviews on Amazon and why reviews really matter The recent FTC ruling about reviews Two often overlooked places to find new book reviewers How to ask for book reviews from your …
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Earn More, Live More | Shane Sams
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I host a conversation with Shane Sams, a man whose journey from small-town school teacher to successful entrepreneur is as inspiring as it is educational. Shane Sams has dedicated his career to teaching others how to achieve financial independence by building online businesses. With over 1,000 pod…
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SPS 281 Selling, Prospecting, And Growing Your Income As An Authorpreneur with Wendy Weiss
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Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetraining Schedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 1…
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36 | Write With Confidence! One Thing That Can Keep You From Getting Stuck in The Messy Middle - Save the Cat Part 7: B Story
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Alivia Roan tarafından oluşturuldu
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57 | How to Break Free from Unhealthy Relationships with Rita Carter (PT. 1)
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Hey Sis! Are you struggling to build healthy, meaningful relationships in your personal or professional life? I’m super excited to share today’s conversation with Rita Carter, a Certified Coach, Author, Speaker, and Founder & CEO of Breakthrough LLC. **** Rita is passionate about guiding women to break through what’s holding them back, unlock their…
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Do You Need a Book Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Ep.88)
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Send me your feedback! In today's episode, I define what a book coach is, explain what a book coach does, and share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine if you need a book coach. Bonus: You'll also walk away motivated and emboldened as a Christian writer! 🎧 So tune in and don't forget to leave some feedback using the link above! Resourc…
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How to write a novel in November without NaNoWriMo
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Send us a text This year, it's the wild west for novelists who still want to participate in some kind of November writing challenge. Where do we track our words? Will it feel the same? How do we find our commmunity? Will winning still "count"? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss options for how to still write in November without supp…
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Transforming Historical Events into Fiction | Isabel Reddy
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I engage in a profound conversation with author Isabel Reddy, delving into the intricacies of her debut novel set in a mining town. It unpacks Reddy's meticulous research process, her approach to character complexity, and the emotional weight of capturing a community's ongoing grief and resilience…
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35 | Stop Living in Fear and Start Writing Your Book! Shutting Down 3 Lies That Keep Us Stuck
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Next Steps: Join the Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/fictionwritingfacebookgroup Become an Inspired to Write Insider: https://inspiredtowriteinsider.grwebsite.com/ It is time to STOP procrastinating and START writing!Alivia Roan tarafından oluşturuldu
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SPS 280 Reclaiming Time: From Struggles to Success, Building a Business You Love with Dan Martell
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What if you could reclaim hours of your day to focus on what truly energizes you? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dan Martell, celebrated SaaS visionary and author of "Buy Back Your Time." Dan shares his journey from a challenging past to becoming a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others to create businesses they love.…
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Did you know that your novel writing success depends on what you believe about YOU? I believe you can master novel writing even if you have no experience, no credentials, and less than three hours a week to write. The secret lies in embracing your adventurous author identity. That’s what I’ve been doing over this last year and why I’ve changed the …
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From Happy Days on TV to Heartfelt Narratives | Jimmy Dunne
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Send us a text In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Jimmy Dunne and I explore the importance of relationships, personal contributions, and the joy of everyday experiences over the pursuit of accolades. We delve into the nuances of capturing the essence of life through storytelling. Additionally, we discuss the power of "fiction with purpose," the m…
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Let's talk about tense, baby, let's talk about POV
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Send us a text Even if you're a true pantser, there are some decisions that must be made before you can start writing. Choosing a point of view to write from is necessary, as is deciding on a tense. But how do you know which one is right for you? What are your options, and what's the difference? In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina discuss th…
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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: The Rundown (Ep.87)
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Send me your feedback! There is no universal right or wrong way to publish your book. Self-publishing will be better for some authors while traditional publishing will be better for others. In today's episode, I'm going to share the TOP THREE factors you should take into consideration when trying to decide which publishing model is right for YOU. I…
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SPS 279 From Disney Photographer to Inspirational Leader: Harnessing Positivity with Jess Ekstrom
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Ever wondered how a simple act of kindness can spark a movement? Join us as we welcome the inspiring Jess Ekstrom, entrepreneur and author, who shares her journey from a Disney World photographer to an impactful motivational speaker. Jess's story begins with a heartfelt experience at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where she witnessed the power of stor…
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56 | 5 Benefits of Becoming a Certified Kingdom Coach
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Hey Sis! Are you ready to take your coaching to the next level and align it with your faith? Have you ever wondered how becoming a Certified Kingdom Coach could transform not only your clients’ lives but also your own? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 Benefits of Becoming a Certified Kingdom Coach and why the time is now. Be Encouraged, DS *** BECOME…
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In these final two episodes of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss navigating the world of publishing! Publishing is a daunting experience for a seasoned writer, let alone a debut author. But - don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. From what our literary agent, au…
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55 | No Competition, Just Connection - Is Community the Key to Growing Your Business?
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Hey Sis! Are you feeling isolated while building your business? Have you been searching for a community of like-minded women who truly get you? What if the key to your success isn't found in working harder but in surrounding yourself with the right people? In this episode, I’ll share my experience at the Becoming Retreat and how it taught me the va…
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Essentials for Authors | Azul Terronez
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Send us a text Hello, fellow writers! Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting, there's always something to learn about creating a book that truly resonates with readers. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I share valuable insights on writing with a purpose, identifying your ideal reader, defining your core message, and understanding you…
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How to get back into writing
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Send us a text What if you've taken a break from writing and find you've forgotten how to do it? Is noveling like riding a bike? How exactly do we rebuild the habit we may have lost? In today's episode, hosts Kristina and Liz discuss the various reasons we might stop writing at points in our lives, and how to get it back. Thanks to lovelycastellan …
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7 Effective Self-Editing Techniques (and how to have fun in the process)
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Send me your feedback! Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process. Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned indie writer, be sure to listen in to discover how to self-edit your manuscript, and have fun in the process! Don't just write a book. Make an impact. P.S. If you're a …
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