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Stop Writing Alone

187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

Stop Writing Alone is a weekly show for writers looking for a writing community. In each episode listeners will learn where and how they can find, or create, their own writing community while joining one such community with Stop Writing Alone. The show will provide inspiration, writing activities, critique, and lessons from “distant teachers” in the writing world via their writings, online presence, and interviews. The show is written and hosted by Nicole Rivera, co-organizer of a local writing group, writer, and Pitch Wars 2016 mentee.

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Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations

May 04, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MB

Episode 186: Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations Episode Description   Critique conversations can sometimes be complicated by the reader’s intention rather than serving the author of the piece being critiqued. This month, a small cohort of Stop Writing Alone members is trying out a new process for critique involving some tools like Writing Notes (discussed in episode 185), and Peer Letters, to help writing groups remain focused on the true purpose of critiquing each o...

"Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation

May 04, 2023 13:54 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MB

Episode 185: "Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation Episode Description   As the Stop Writing Alone Critique Crew has begun to experiment with a new way to critique our writing, I have discovered a tool in “writing notes” that I wanted to share with the whole community. “Writing Notes” are meant to be shared with readers of your work to help focus their feedback on what you actually need to help your WIP become exactly what you’ve dreamed, but I have also found that these notes are h...

Is ChatGPT AI A Writer's Friend or Foe?

March 23, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

AI is here, do you think ChatGPT is a writer’s friend or foe? This week Nicole sits down with three writers who have dove in to use tools like ChatGPT and Jasper to ask them about their experiences. Jackie Dana, Heather Huffman and Susie Taylor share how they have used these tools in their fiction, content creation, research and more. Tune in to hear about why you might be celebrating this new tech and what, if anything, you still have to fear.  COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE:  https://stopwr...

Writing Fitness With Friends

March 02, 2023 15:27 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MB

The debate over writing prompts continues on, but is there a different way to look at prompts when you choose to do them IN community? I think so! This week I discuss why I think this “Writing Fitness with Friends” activity is something all writers should consider adding to their practice.   Find the complete show notes for this episode and SUBSCRIBE to the The Stop Writing Alone Community here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-183-writing-fitness-with#details

When Your Writing Sucks

January 21, 2023 02:28 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MB

  It’s bound to happen: you are going to write something truly terrible. What do you do when your writing sucks? Nicole came face-to-face with this reality recently and recounted the experience in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear what she felt, what she learned from it, and what she’s going to do next. Complete show notes found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-182-when-your-writing-sucks#details

Looking for a Critique Crew

January 13, 2023 02:58 - 17 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this week’s episode Nicole discusses her quest to find a group of writers to help design the next new offering in Stop Writing Alone: Critique. As announced earlier in the week in the substack article titled, I’m Looking For My Critique Crew, Nicole is inviting community members to be a part of a multi-month discovery, discussion and design project including a reading group, Zoom calls, as participating in critique. To Find the complete show notes for Episode 181: Looking for a Critique...

Word Power

January 06, 2023 01:50 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MB

Episode 180 Word Power  In this week’s episode Nicole discusses the word power she will be leaning on throughout the year for personal motivation as well as writing. (continue reading...) Complete show notes for episode 180 can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-180-word-power?sd=pf

6 Stretches & Exercises for Writers

October 06, 2022 13:48 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MB

Show Notes can be found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-178-6-stretches-and-exercises#details

Story Structure for Discovery Writers

September 29, 2022 14:59 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MB

Show Notes can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page, here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-177-story-structure-for-discovery?sd=pf

Announcing Happy Campers Club FALL 2022

September 22, 2022 18:13 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB IS BACK!! What is Happy Campers Club? In short, it’s two months of the support, guidance and writing community you need to transform your writing life! What to know even more? Then dive into either the podcast episode above, or the video below where I explain it all. If you are already to sign up, click the link below: SIGN UP FOR THE FALL 2022 HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB   https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/plans/237272?bundle_token=7d3f1a08480a9574b8a23b10d98f871c&u...

Doing the Work

September 08, 2022 15:44 - 36 minutes - 40.5 MB

It's time to do the work, get serious and start writing, how does it get done? This week Nicole discusses her three pillars to successful productivity when focusing on a writing project. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses  (this an affiliate links): https://leoniedawson.mykajabi.com/a/2147486919/UqXsJQRQ  Interview w...

3 Things Before You Get Started

September 01, 2022 22:33 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MB

It's time to get started with a "new year" (host Nicole Rivera always defines a new school year as a sort of New's Years opportunity). In this episode Nicole talks about the 3 things she likes to do before getting started on new writing projects and new seasons: 1. clear the slate, 2. choose YOUR "have tos", and 3. find (or create!) your support system. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-a...

Write With Me Friday!

August 26, 2022 02:01 - 7 minutes - 7.95 MB

Write with me this Friday: You're Invited! Friday, August 26, 2022, 2 PM Eastern Time is our next community-wide Writing Prompt Party.  SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611809008 Writing Down the Bones book https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082  StopWritingAlone.Substac...

Silent Retreat

July 21, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MB

Inspired by last weekend's Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones), host NIcole Rivera invites writers to consider the benefits of creating their own silent writing retreat and discusses how this may be accomplished. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9...

Personalize Writing Advice

July 14, 2022 19:39 - 21 minutes - 24.6 MB

Do you personalize the writing advice you get? This week host Nicole Rivera discusses how showing up to writing advice with a dose of confidence in your own ability can help you grow more efficiently as a writer. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack...

Notebooks by Nicole

July 07, 2022 21:13 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MB

In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses her notebook collection and uses. Going beyond a simple writer's notebook, she discusses categories of notebook types that help her learn, create stories and content, and stay connected with writing community. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwr...

Motivation Magic

June 30, 2022 18:18 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this week's episode host Nicole Rivera reminds us about the Motivation Magic we all carry with us every day. If you are feeling uninspired, or can't find the motivation to get back to your writing, this episode is the reminder you need to help find your way back. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://st...

Writing Community, Story Club, and More

June 23, 2022 16:45 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Stop Writing Alone Subscription to writing community, write-ins, writing prompt parties and the new story club is here. In this episode, host Nicole Rivera describes what you can expect when you subscribe to the paid Substack posts on StopWritingAlone.Substack.com; Goal Setting Check-ins with Office Hours Subscriber only Write-in Zoom events Subscriber only Writing Prompt Parties Exclusive access to all Story Club posts and more! SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://sto...

StopWritingAlone.Substack.com

June 16, 2022 16:59 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MB

StopWritingAlone.Substack.com is the new communications hub for all things Stop Writing Alone. In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses why this change was made and what listeners, readers and writing community members can expect from it.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone....

Writer's Rights

June 09, 2022 17:23 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MB

Knowing writer's rights is one of the most important parts of being a working writer. In celebration of this year's Writer's Rights Day, Nicole shares some very basic terms every writer should know before entering into the submission process. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The Authors Guild https://www.authorsguild.org/ 5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights WRITER'S DIGEST https://www.writersdigest.c...

Discovering My Writer Origin Story

June 02, 2022 16:53 - 28 minutes - 33 MB

Discovering your writer origin story may lead to greater understanding about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process toward publication. In this week's episode Nicole describes an "A-Ha!" Moment of her own that has opened up a new understanding about why she shares her writing the way she does. She shares what she discovered, what she thinks it might mean, and how she's using it to move forward.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Men...

Sprinkled Inspiration from Author Heather Huffman

May 19, 2022 09:30 - 54 minutes - 35.9 MB

Author Heather Huffman, poet, short story writer, novelist, and creator behind all things Sprinkled Inspiration shares her path to getting published as well as her new opportunity for writers to share their own.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Heather Huffman's info Subscribe to the Sprinkled Inspiration Substack  https://sprinkledinspiration.substack.com/ Sprinkled Inspiration Instagram  www.Instagra...

3 Writing Prompts that Teach

May 12, 2022 09:30 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MB

All writing  prompts can teach you something new, but this week Nicole shares three writing prompts/exercises that can be used with intention to learn something new in your craft. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The Great Substack Story Challenge https://storycauldron.substack.com/p/the-great-substack-story-challenge?s=r Story A Day https://storyaday.org/  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b...

We Are All In This Together

May 05, 2022 09:30 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MB

"We are all in this together!" This is the mantra we should all seek in finding our supportive writing community. After listening to the UNLOCKING US podcast by Brene Brown as she interviews Domee Shi, Nicole reflects upon the ways writing community can support us with the "We are all in this together" mantra. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: UNLOCKING US episode with Domee Shi https://brenebrown.com/podcast/crea...

Online Writing Community Etiquette

April 28, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MB

Online writing community is a great place to grow as a writer, but do not forget your manners! This week Nicole reflects upon some basic etiquette for engaging with peers virtually. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.sub...

Find a New Locale

April 21, 2022 09:30 - 12 minutes - 15 MB

Where you write can be just as important as the tools you use. This week Nicole discusses a strange new location she wrote in over the past week and asks writers to consider finding a new locale for their writing as well.

The Purpose of A Writing Practice

April 14, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MB

Last week Nicole took part in a 24 hour story contest and found that the Writing Practice she has been learning from Natalie Goldberg and Writing Down the Bones helped her reach the deadline. In this episode Nicole shares her writing practice and flash fiction story to show the connection between the two in just one example. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Get Your Cop...

Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice

April 07, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 19 MB

During the month of April Nicole Rivera of Stop Writing Alone is enrolled in Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones online course. This week she shares Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice as she has experienced it so far in week one of the instruction. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Get Your Copy of WRITING DOWN THE BONES https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082 ...

24 Hour Writing Challenge

March 31, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 19.5 MB

April is full of writing challenges, but this year Nicole is participating in something new. A 24 hour story writing contest from Writers Weekly. In this week's episode she explains why and invites listeners to join her!   24 Hour Story Contest https://writersweekly.com/writersweekly-coms-24-hour-short-story-contest   Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Camp NaNoW...

Step Out Of Your Writing Comfort Zone

March 24, 2022 09:30 - 21 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week Nicole took a leap in a brand new writing direction and wants to challenge you to do the same. It's time to embrace your beginner's mind and beginner's spirit in a brand new category of writing! Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing...

Inspiration from the Bookshelf

March 17, 2022 09:30 - 16 minutes - 18 MB

This week Nicole takes three items off her writing bookshelf to share inspiration and motivation from Julia Cameron, Bryan E. Robinson, PhD, and Amy Peters. The books mentioned in this episode: HOW TO WRITE NONFICTION https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-write-non-fiction-turn-your-knowledge-into-words-9781912105021/9781912105021  THE ARTIST'S WAY CREATIVITY CARDS https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-creativity-cards-julia-cameron/1109794991  DAILY WRITING RESILIENCE https:/...

Self Sabotage

March 10, 2022 17:58 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MB

Does self sabotage get in the way of you accomplishing your writing goals? This week Nicole shares her experience with self sabotage, her definition for it, and her cure! JOIN THE STOP WRITING ALONE NETWORK: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual   Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.subs...

How To Deal With The Shiny New Idea

March 03, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MB

This week Nicole discusses how she's dealing with a shiny new writing project idea that simply wasn't in the plans for this year of writing. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   The Writer Magazine https://www.writermag.com/  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://st...

I Was Interviewed

February 24, 2022 21:38 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MB

Information and Sign Up for Spring 2022 Happy Campers Club BEGINNING ON MARCH 1st: https://mailchi.mp/2d315c89cf04/the-invite JOIN Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual THE WRITE CROWD INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE RIVERA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnDCMZMSVs StoryHoarder Substack (Nicole's fiction) https://storyhoarder.substack.com/   

Why I Am Sharing My Fiction for Free (and Maybe Shouldn't Be)

February 17, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MB

Last week Nicole Rivera began sharing her YA novel, GIRL, UNPLUGGED, on her Story Hoarder Substack page. For Free. In this episode she discusses why she has made the decision to share her fiction for free in this way right now and what types of things writers must think about before making such a decision.  Nicole also discussed the newly opened Stop Writing Alone Network and the Happy Campers Club Spring 2022 session coming up. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-a...

Why I Use Scrivener

February 10, 2022 10:30 - 30 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week Nicole discusses the tools she uses for her writing and why she chose them. After the discussion, Nicole announced the launch of the Happy Campers Club free week from February 14-18, 2022. To join the Stop Writing Alone Network to make sure you don’t miss the event, follow this link: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual  Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up Aud...

Take Your Ideas For a Walk | Self Care for Writers

February 03, 2022 10:30 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week Nicole is encouraging listeners to take a walk with their ideas. Returning to the topic of Self Care for Writers, in this episode Nicole discusses the multifaceted benefit of this incredibly simple activity. Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733...

The Year of Writing Prompt Parties

January 27, 2022 10:30 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MB

Writing Prompt Parties are coming all throughout the year. In this episode Nicole discusses what a writing prompt party is, how they’ve helped her grow as a writer, and how you can join. T he first writing prompt party of the year will be this Friday at 7PM EST, here are the details: https://mailchi.mp/764db52ce777/writing-prompt-party?e=e62c4c3652  Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The...

Claire Oldham- West Hypnotherapist | Self Care for Writers

January 20, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

This week Nicole interviews Claire Oldham-West, certified counselor and Hypnotherapist about her content-free emotional release technique and her upcoming webinar and course for anyone interested in exploring this type of personal therapy. In this episode Nicole shared her experiences with Claire’s technique and Claire even hypnotizes Nicole during the recording.    To sign up for Claire’s webinar and for more information on Claire’s services, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/c50d0331...

[Happy Campers Interview] Jamie Angevine | Writing Every Day

December 16, 2021 10:30 - 54 minutes - 35.8 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Jamie Angevine has been writing her whole life. For years she has committed to writing every single day. In t...

An Invitation and a Giveaway

December 09, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 34.5 MB

This week Nicole discusses Stop Writing Alone and Stop Reading Alone plans for the new year. She invites listeners to a reading group to read Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart together in a new virtual space for the Stop Writing Alone community. Nicole also announced a giveaway of the book Atlas of the Heart that ends on December 22, 2021. To enter the giveaway and get on the Stop Reading Alone email list, visit the link below: https://mailchi.mp/d3683f76df2d/atlas-of-the-heart-g...

[Happy Campers Interview] Audrea Martin, Cozy Mysteries, Community, and Conferences

December 02, 2021 10:30 - 41 minutes - 28.1 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Audrea Martin is a cozy mystery writer getting ready to release her debut novel Blue Blue Christmas. In this ...

Story Hoarder | Fiction by Nicole Rivera

November 25, 2021 10:30 - 14 minutes - 16.3 MB

This week's episode is Nicole's introduction to her new space to share al the fiction she has been writing while in community. To read the stories for yourself, or to subscribe, use the link below: https://storyhoarder.substack.com/welcome Things to expect at Story Hoarder Short Stories in various genres Flash and micro fiction Stories from the NYC Midnight Contests Stories from the #52storiesin52weeks challenge Excerpts/chapters from my novel-length fiction Creative nonfiction/pe...

[Happy Campers Interview] Servete Kolar | Writing for Friends, Fun, and Fantasy

November 18, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 31.2 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Servete Kolar is a fellow writer from Nicole’s hometown Staten Island, NY. Servete, or Sevey, and Nicole met ...

[Happy Campers Interview] Allen Carter | On the Page and the Stage

November 04, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Allen Carter is a Canadian author and musician who has taken his love of performance to the page. He has expe...

[Happy Campers Interview] Amy Strong | The Write Crowd

October 28, 2021 09:30 - 59 minutes - 40.1 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Amy Strong is the co-creator and co-host of the brand new YouTube channel and writing community called The Wr...

[Happy Campers Interview] Tammy Breitweiser | PUSH Groups & Beyond

October 21, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Tammy Breitweiser returns to the Stop Writing Alone podcast to discuss all things writing community — from he...

[Happy Campers Interview] Susie Taylor | Stix-n-Stonez

October 14, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 38.3 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Susie Taylor is a copywriters, blogger, fiction writer, mom, and all around compassionate human being. In this ep...

[Happy Campers Club Interview] Jackie Dana | Story Cauldron

October 07, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Jackie Dana author of THE FAVOR FAERIES and the creator of STORY CAULDRON shares her experiences with serialized ...

[Happy Campers Interview] Joanne Aartman | Iconic Backpacker Stories

September 30, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 40 MB

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Joanne Aartman is currently writing a memoir about her travels. She shares many of her travel stories on her blog...

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