How To Write a Book Podcast
397 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis podcast will teach you how to write the book on your heart with how-to tips, examples, and inspiration to get you to be the writer you were meant to be!
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246: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBGuest: Michael Pickard Episode Name: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard Episode Number: 246 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Michael Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts. Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Crea...
245: Journey Through Empowering Stories with Pat Wetzel
April 01, 2024 14:22 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGuest: Pat Wetzel Episode Name: Journey Through Empowering Stories with Pat Wetzel Episode Number: 245 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Endlessly curious about resilience amidst life's challenges, Pat Wetzel, a Wharton Business School graduate, once navigated the corporate world until a rare neurologic disease, myasthenia gravis, reshaped her life. Facing divorce, incurable cancer, and business ...
244: Mastering Self-Doubt & Book Publishing with Jyotsna Ramachandran
March 15, 2024 14:19 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBGuest: Jyotsna Ramachandran Episode Name: Mastering Self-Doubt & Book Publishing with Jyotsna Ramachandran Episode Number: 244 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jyotsna Ramachandran, known as the HomeEntrepreneur™, embarked on her journey towards freedom with a firm decision never to be an employee again. Experimenting with various ventures including a staff recruitment agency and a franchisee o...
243: Navigating the Writer's Path: Insights and Inspirations with Gary Simonds
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBGuest: Gary Simonds Episode Name: Navigating the Writer's Path: Insights and Inspirations with Gary Simonds Episode Number: 243 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Gary is a distinguished neurosurgeon and former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He currently serves as a Professor at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion ...
242: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBGuest: Venchele Saint Dic Episode Name: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers Episode Number: 242 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Venchele Saint Dic (1990-Present) is a Boston-raised writer of Haitian descent, passionate about community service and global health. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from Simmons College, she ventured to Granada, Spain, for ...
241: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing
February 02, 2024 12:21 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBGuest: Katelynn Balcom Episode Name: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing Episode Number: 241 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katelynn Balcom is a teen author who was born and raised in the beautiful PNW. Although the East Coast is her home now, she'll take pretty trees and rainy days anytime. She is a dedicated and passionate writer/author who will continually be wo...
240: Breaking Chains and Nurturing Creativity: A Writer's Journey with Steve Schlam
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBGuest: Steve Schlam Episode Name: Breaking Chains and Nurturing Creativity: A Writer's Journey with Steve Schlam Episode Number: 240 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Steve Schlam first gained entry to the City of Words through the doors of the public library in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born and spent a good part of his childhood; and has maintained his residency ever since while li...
239: Mastering the Art of Writing: Insights from Frank Zafiro's Journey
January 25, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBGuest: Frank Zafiro Episode Name: Mastering the Art of Writing: Insights from Frank Zafiro's Journey Episode Number: 239 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Frank Zafiro, a retired captain with a background in military intelligence, embarked on a prolific writing career specializing in gritty crime fiction from both law enforcement and criminal perspectives. Serving in the U.S. Army and later as ...
238: Unveiling Life's Seams: Psychology, Writing, and Beyond with Justin Louis-Jean
January 02, 2024 14:57 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBGuest: Justin Louise-Jean Episode Name: Unveiling Life's Seams: Psychology, Writing, and Beyond with Justin Louis-Jean Episode Number: 238 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Justin Louis-Jean, a Canadian-born individual with Haitian and Trinidadian roots, achieved graduation during the pandemic in 2020. Renowned for his award-winning book "Academic Revolution," he delves into his college exp...
237: Unlocking Narratives: The Audiobook Odyssey with Larada Horner-Miller
December 28, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBGuest: Larada Horner-Miller Episode Name: Unlocking Narratives: The Audiobook Odyssey with Larada Horner-Miller Episode Number: 237 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She ...
236: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGuest: Mark Steven Porro Episode Name: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures Episode Number: 236 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native with an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University, ventured from agency work to Hollywood, where he graced screens in numerous TV, film, and theatre productions. In ...
235: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
December 16, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBGuest: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Name: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Number: 235 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Randi-Lee, hailing from Ontario, Canada, discovered her passion for aiding others early on. After graduating with honors from Niagara College's Community and Justice Services program, she excelled during her placement at...
234: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu
December 15, 2023 12:03 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBGuest: Chidi Iwuchukwu Episode Name: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu Episode Number: 234 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Chidi, a resilient individual with a Master's in International Political Economy, has overcome homelessness, won a wrongful dismissal suit, survived a kidnapping, and triumphed over cancer. As the first in his family to attend c...
233: Navigating the Aftermath: Unpacking Lessons and Charting the Next Steps After NaNoWriMo 2023 [NANOWRIMO Day 30]
November 30, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode Name: Navigating the Aftermath: Unpacking Lessons and Charting the Next Steps After NaNoWriMo 2023 [NANOWRIMO Day 30] Episode Number: 233 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Massiel reflects on a marathon of interviews with authors and industry experts, emphasizing the diverse approaches to book writing. Massiel encourages listeners to view writing as an art and to overcome the fear of im...
232: From Hybrid Publishing to Beta Readers with Katherine Benfante [NANOWRIMO Day 29]
November 29, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBGuest: Katherine Benfante Episode Name: From Hybrid Publishing to Beta Readers with Katherine Benfante [NANOWRIMO Day 29] Episode Number: 232 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katherine Benfante always felt destined to be an author, navigating various career aspirations in her youth before discovering her passion for storytelling. She holds a degree in mechanical engineering from McGill...
231: Crafting Worlds and Stories with Mikaela Duffy [NANOWRIMO Day 28]
November 28, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWARNING! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE Guest: Mikaela Duffy Episode Name: Crafting Worlds and Stories with Mikaela Duffy [NANOWRIMO Day 28] Episode Number: 231 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Mikaela Duffy is an award-winning Brooklyn-based author and playwright. She is ecstatic to bring art into the world through as many mediums as she can. Through meticulous efforts, she has found a passi...
230: Navigating the Authorial Journey and Business Triumphs with Dee Bowden [NANOWRIMO Day 27]
November 27, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBGuest: Dee Bowden Episode Name: Navigating the Authorial Journey and Business Triumphs with Dee Bowden [NANOWRIMO Day 27] Episode Number: 230 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dee wrote Collect The Cash to teach small business owners to solve their cash flow issues. Dee has over 10 years of revenue recovery experience and wants to assist businesses to collect the cash and stop leaving money o...
229: Crafting Authentic Voices and Evolving Through Editing with Dan Henk [NANOWRIMO Day 26]
November 26, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBGuest: Dan Henk Episode Name: Crafting Authentic Voices and Evolving Through Editing with Dan Henk [NANOWRIMO Day 26] Episode Number: 229 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Dan Henk's artistic journey began by drawing political cartoons for Madcap Magazine and illustrating underground projects like Maximum Rock and Roll. After overcoming a car crash and a knife fight, he attended art school...
228: Rise: From Challenges to Triumph with Nia Rainer [NANOWRIMO Day 25]
November 25, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBGuest: Nia Rainer Episode Name: Rise: From Challenges to Triumph with Nia Rainer [NANOWRIMO Day 25] Episode Number: 228 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Nia Rainer is an entrepreneur who never learned how not to dream big. From the time she was a little girl planning to become an entrepreneur to the time she was named High Point University’s Extraordinary Leader, Nia has looked at the con...
227: From Books to a Global Dream Team with Miracle Sims [NANOWRIMO Day 24]
November 24, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGuest: Miracle Sims Episode Name: From Books to a Global Dream Team with Miracle Sims [NANOWRIMO Day 24] Episode Number: 227 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Wife and Mother of one, Miracle Sims is a versatile talent. Since she received her Associate’s Degree in Theatre at Gordon College in 2006, she has been acting, writing, singing, and songwriting independently. She is currently the ...
226: Writing Beyond Boundaries: A Chat with Dr. Monica Henderson [NANOWRIMO Day 23]
November 23, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGuest: Dr. Monica Henderson Episode Name: Writing Beyond Boundaries: A Chat with Dr. Monica Henderson [NANOWRIMO Day 23] Episode Number: 226 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dr. Monica Henderson is a military veteran that has also served in the Education field since 2005 as a teacher, tutor, and principal in the United States and China. Dr. Henderson earned her bachelor’s degree from t...
225: Crafting Collaborative Stories on the Tabletop with Richard Christopher Carbajal [NANOWRIMO Day 22]
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBGuest: Richard Christopher Carbajal Episode Name: Crafting Collaborative Stories on the Tabletop with Richard Christopher Carbajal [NANOWRIMO Day 22] Episode Number: 225 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Richard Christopher Carbajal, known as Scragfist in the Warhammer community, is a seasoned storyteller and Game Master with over 15 years of experience in the tabletop gaming realm. As a de...
224: Lya Badgley's Journey in Writing and Publishing [NANOWRIMO Day 21]
November 21, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Lya Badgley Episode Name: Lya Badgley's Journey in Writing and Publishing [NANOWRIMO Day 21] Episode Number: 224 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Lya Badgley writes suspenseful international fiction featuring characters overcoming life-changing odds. Global conflict zones and insurgencies offer a vivid backdrop to her stories. She draws deeply from personal experience living in Euro...
223: Navigating Change Through Words: A Writer's Odyssey with Jeremy Stegall [NANOWRIMO Day 20]
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Jeremy Stegall Episode Name: Navigating Change Through Words: A Writer's Odyssey with Jeremy Stegall [NANOWRIMO Day 20] Episode Number: 223 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jeremy is a Life Coach and Author with Where the Change Happens Coaching, LLC. As an author, coach, and speaker, Jeremy has used his education and professional experience to bring new creative energy to the ...
222: Love, Suspense, & Inked Journeys with Sienna Zini [NANOWRIMO Day 19]
November 19, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBGuest: Sienna Zini Episode Name: Love, Suspense, & Inked Journeys with Sienna Zini [NANOWRIMO Day 19] Episode Number: 222 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Sienna Zini's passion lies in writing, where she finds immense joy in inspiring love in the hearts of her readers through well-crafted narratives that immerse them in the depths of captivating romance. She chooses to write about love b...
221: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns with Erykah Kimura [NANOWRIMO Day 18]
November 18, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Erykah Kimura Episode Name: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns with Erykah Kimura [NANOWRIMO Day 18] Episode Number: 221 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Erykah Kimura is a passionate advocate for mental health and the host of the Take 30 Podcast. With a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health, Erykah created her podcast as a platform to share personal stori...
220: Crafting Resilience: Author Terece Hahn's Writing Wisdom [NANOWRIMO Day 17]
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBGuest: Terece Hahn Episode Name: Crafting Resilience: Author Terece Hahn's Writing Wisdom [NANOWRIMO Day 17] Episode Number: 220 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Terece Hahn, author of "Attached," hails from rural Washington and embarked on a transformative journey, transitioning from a non-writer to a published author. Her book, set in the 1800s Wild West, combines fiction with self-he...
219: From Storytelling to Global Reach: Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16]
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBGuest: Fritznel Octave Episode Name: From Storytelling to Global Reach: Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16] Episode Number: 219 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Fritznel D. Octave, a seasoned journalist hailing from Haiti and currently residing in the United States, is a dedicated storyteller committed to unveiling the often-overlooked history of Haiti. ...
218: Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15]
November 15, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode Name: Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15] Episode Number: 218 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the "How to Write a Book" podcast, Massiel Valenzuela shares her experiences and insights during the midpoint of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Despite facing challenges such as a strained voice from a concert and adjusting to her night owl sc...
217: Aligning Energies: Writing and Conscious Living with Susan Nicholas MD [NANOWRIMO Day 14]
November 14, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBGuest: Susan Nicholas Episode Name: Aligning Energies: Writing and Conscious Living with Susan Nicholas MD [NANOWRIMO Day 14] Episode Number: 217 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Susan Nicholas, MD MBA, a former physician and surgeon who, after a conscious awakening in 2012, transitioned her life into soul healing work. She is now recognized as a telepathic medical intuitive and energy healer,...
216: Navigating the Writing Journey with Chelsia McCoy [NANOWRIMO Day 13]
November 13, 2023 18:07 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBGuest: Chelsia McCoy Episode Name: Navigating the Writing Journey with Chelsia McCoy [NANOWRIMO Day 13] Episode Number: 216 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Chelsia McCoy is a Southern California-born-then-turned-Houstonian, mother of three, and the owner and CEO of Your Writing Table (book-writing consultant, editor, ghostwriter & audio/video transcription services for established & ...
215: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 15]
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBGuest: Dorajane Apuna-Grummer a.k.a. Joe Donahue Episode Name: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 15] Episode Number: 215 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dorajane Apuna-Grummer is a new writer and learning as fast as she can. She published her first book under the Pen Name, Jo Donahue. It is an action-adventure Historical Western Romance. She is working on a series of Wester...
215: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 12]
November 12, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBGuest: Dorajane Apuna-Grummer a.k.a. Joe Donahue Episode Name: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 12] Episode Number: 215 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dorajane Apuna-Grummer is a new writer and learning as fast as she can. She published her first book under the Pen Name, Jo Donahue. It is an action-adventure Historical Western Romance. She is working on a series of Wester...
214: Unveiling the Art of Audiobook Narration with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11]
November 11, 2023 14:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBGuest: Liza Jacob Episode Name: Unveiling the Art of Audiobook Narration with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11] Episode Number: 214 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Liza, an APA member, is a seasoned audiobook narrator with a professional home studio featuring top-notch equipment, including an AT2020 microphone, Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface, and a Rolls MP13 Pre-amp. Having record...
213: Joy W's Journey to Personal Growth [NANOWRIMO Day 10]
November 10, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBGuest: Joy W. Episode Name: W's Journey to Personal Growth [NANOWRIMO Day 10] Episode Number: 213 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Joy W. is a prolific author and life coach whose journey of self-discovery began with a simple act—turning off the TV. She found inspiration and insight within herself, leading her to create a series of books filled with powerful quotes and reflections. Joy's b...
212: Marsha Jacobson's Memoir Journey: Exploring Calamities, Family, and Writing [NANOWRIMO Day 9]
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBGuest: Marsha Jacobson Episode Name: Marsha Jacobson's Memoir Journey: Exploring Calamities, Family, and Writing [NANOWRIMO Day 9] Episode Number: 212 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Having grown up in a small Midwest town, Marsha Jacobson attended college in Boston and discovered she is a city enthusiast. She currently resides in New York City and excels as an author, teacher, and writi...
211: Unlocking the Secrets of Rewriting: Patricia Crisafulli's Creative Journey [NANOWRIMO Day 8]
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBGuest: Patricia Crisafulli Episode Name: Unlocking the Secrets of Rewriting: Patricia Crisafulli's Creative Journey [NANOWRIMO Day 8] Episode Number: 211 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Patricia Crisafulli is the proud founder and publisher of FaithHopeandFiction.com, an online literary magazine and vibrant community of readers and writers who relish stories that inspire and entertain. ...
210: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7]
November 07, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBGuest: Katie Lee De Sousa Episode Name: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7] Episode Number: 210 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katie is a game developer and artist by day and a hobbyist creative writer by night. She has contributed her art and creative direction to games such as League of Legends and Fae Farm, as well as creating character d...
209: Exploring Independent Publishing, Research, and Romance with Jaye Viner [NANOWRIMO Day 6]
November 06, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBGuest: Jaye Viner Episode Name: Exploring Independent Publishing, Research, and Romance with Jaye Viner [NANOWRIMO Day 6] Episode Number: 209 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jaye Viner lives on what used to be the plains of eastern Nebraska with two feline fur bombs and a very tall man. She knows just enough about a wide variety of things to embarrass herself at parties she never attends....
208: Tiara J. Brown - Writing Your World [NANOWRIMO Day 5]
November 05, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBGuest: Tiara J. Brown Episode Name: Tiara J. Brown - Writing Your World [NANOWRIMO Day 5] Episode Number: 208 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Tiara J. Brown, hailing from a quaint Northeast Ohio town and an alumnus of Ohio University, embarked on her writing journey at the tender age of twelve. With the release of 'The Tales of Alexandria Stecklar: The Locket,' she introduces her debut nov...
207: Embrace Creativity, Overcome Fear, and Write with Alledria Hurt [NANOWRIMO Day 4]
November 04, 2023 13:10 - 45 minutes - 42 MBGuest: Alledria Hurt Episode Name: Embrace Creativity, Overcome Fear, and Write with Alledria Hurt [NANOWRIMO Day 4] Episode Number: 207 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Alledria Hurt, an author hailing from Waynesboro, PA, has made Savannah, GA, her home for many years. With two degrees under her belt, she works for the post office by day and enjoys her side gig at Escape Savannah. Her pa...
206: Defeating Writer's Block and Embracing Success with Meiyoko Taylor [NANOWRIMO Day 3]
November 03, 2023 18:05 - 37 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Meiyoko Taylor Episode Name: Defeating Writer's Block and Embracing Success with Meiyoko Taylor [NANOWRIMO Day 3] Episode Number: 206 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Meiyoko Taylor is an accomplished author, motivational speaker, and mindset coach. With a passion for personal development and a mission to inspire others, he has authored multiple books and founded the "Yes Is Back" mov...
205: Massiel's Evolving Writing Process - Dictation, Organization, & Editing [NaNoWriMo Day 2]
November 01, 2023 16:33 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBPodcast Description: Welcome to the "How To Write a Book Podcast" hosted by Massiel. Join us as Massiel shares her evolving writing process, one that's been shaped by years of creative exploration and adaptation. From the initial stages of brainstorming and organization to the essential role of dictation and transcription in maintaining productivity and health, Massiel takes you on a journey through her unique approach to crafting compelling stories. But that's not all! In November...
204: November's Daily Ink - Daily Inspiration from Authors, Writers, and Speakers [NaNoWriMo Day 1]
November 01, 2023 15:14 - 7 minutes - 8.13 MBTitle: November's Daily Ink - Daily Inspiration from Authors, Writers, and Speakers Description: Welcome to November at the How to Write a Book Podcasst, where we bring you daily episodes during the entire month of November, featuring a diverse lineup of authors, writers, and speakers who will provide you with your daily dose of writing inspiration. Throughout November, we'll be sharing unique stories from the writing trenches, insights from seasoned authors, and practical advice to he...
202: Nurturing the Writer Within - Enjoying NaNoWriMo Without the Pressure
November 01, 2023 04:13 - 7 minutes - 7.83 MBTitle: "Nurturing the Writer Within: Enjoying NaNoWriMo Without the Pressure" Description: Step into the captivating world of writing as we delve into a special episode of How to Write a Book Podcast, exploring the essence of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) without the overwhelming commitment. Join us as we unravel five dynamic ways to immerse yourself in the creative energy of NaNoWriMo, whether or not you're ready to take on the writing challenge. Tune in to this episode t...
200: Conquering NaNoWriMo: Your Ultimate Guide and Top 5 Tips for Success
November 01, 2023 03:46 - 9 minutes - 9.57 MBTitle: "Episode 200: Conquering NaNoWriMo: Your Ultimate Guide and Top 5 Tips for Success" Description: Join us for a milestone 200th episode of our podcast as we dive into the exhilarating world of National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, with an in-depth guide that's perfect for both veterans and newcomers. In this special episode, we share the secrets to success and the top 5 tips that will ensure you achieve your writing goals during this challenging yet rewarding month. Disco...
203: Halloween, Writing, and NaNoWriMo
October 31, 2023 15:33 - 17 minutes - 17 MBPodcast Title: How to Write a Book Podcast Episode Title: Halloween, Writing, and NaNoWriMo Description: In this episode of the How to Write a Book Podcast, we unravel the enthralling relationship between Halloween and the world of writing. Journey through the historical origins of Halloween, dating back to Celtic festivals like Samhain, and how this age-old celebration has evolved into the modern, globally celebrated holiday we know today. Uncover how Halloween's spooky allure has i...
201: Unlocking NaNoWriMo Success: Preparing for the Writing Marathon in PrepTober
October 21, 2023 13:51 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBHost: Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: Unlocking NaNoWriMo Success: Preparing for the Writing Marathon in PrepTober Episode Number: 201 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the "How to Write A Book" podcast, host Massiel Valenzuela introduces "PrepTober," the month leading up to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). She emphasizes the importance of preparation for NaNoWriMo, offering pr...
199: From Silence to Triumph: Keeper Catran-Whitney's Journey of Healing and Empowerment
October 02, 2023 17:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBGuest name: Keeper Catran-Whitney Episode Name: From Silence to Triumph: Keeper Catran-Whitney's Journey of Healing and Empowerment Episode Number: 199 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this powerful podcast episode, we delve into Keeper Catran-Whitney's transformative journey from a life of unspeakable trauma to becoming a beacon of hope and empowerment for survivors of child sexual abuse. Split into two par...
198: Unleashing Creativity: A Journey of Dedication and Dreams with Minnette Meador
June 28, 2023 18:04 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBGuest Name: Minnette Meador Episode Name: Unleashing Creativity: A Journey of Dedication and Dreams with Minnette Meador Episode Number: 198 Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5coFY0t8f2LkHrK3yYux6r ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this podcast episode, Massiel welcomes author Minnette Meador, a prolific writer of various genres including epic fantasy, historical romance, paranormal, urban fantasy,...