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Turning Readers Into Writers

202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Hi, I'm Emma – your host of the Turning Readers Into Writers podcast. 

Have you ever asked yourself, "How can I find the time to write when I am already so busy? How can I write my first novel when I have no confidence in my writing? How do I even write a book, anyway?" 

Then you're in the right place! 

Beginner writers dream of finishing their first novel and either getting an agent or publishing independently. Either way, they hold a vision seeing their book in print.
But they are overwhelmed at the thought of writing so many words and crafting an engaging story with characters their readers care about. 

In this podcast, I take you right back to basics and look at all the ways you can find time to write and build your confidence. 
Along the way, we'll delve into the practical elements of story structure and writing great characters, as well as the tools and techniques you can use to keep yourself motivated when the going gets tough. 

With my 3 Step approach (schedule, write, analyse), I deliver content to help you say no to procrastination and yes to creation. I have turned my own writing from snippets on my computer to fully-formed published novels that are out there in the world for readers to enjoy. Let me show you how to do the same. Remember, you don't need to know it all you just need to get started. 
Join me every Thursday for new episodes on how you can go from Reader to Writer.

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Episodes

164 - It Starts with a Decision

June 15, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Support t...

163 - How Can You Pace up the Editing Process?

June 08, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Support t...

162 - The End of an Era

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Support t...

161 - 3 Reasons to Join a Writing Community

June 01, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Support t...

160 - How to Stay Persistent with Your Writing

May 25, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Support t...

159 - There Is No Right or Wrong in Storytelling

May 18, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Line Edit...

158 - What Are You Saying about Life with Your Novel?

May 11, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website Reclaim Yo...

157 - Using Denise Duffield Thomas’ Philosophy to Write Your Book

May 04, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website https://ww...

156 - Who Do You Need In Your Writing Team?

April 27, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Premade B...

155 - Why We Feel Guilty For Writing

April 20, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Buzzsprou...

154 - Be The Worst You Can Be

April 13, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website  Line Edit...

153 - Think Like a Writer

April 06, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website Dean Wesle...

152 - The 5 Cs of Being a Writer

March 30, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website The 5 C's ...

151 - Are AI Books The Future?

March 23, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website ChatGPT la...

150 - Why Writing In Chunks Works

March 16, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website    Buzzsp...

149 - Meet the Nerds (Your Inner Critic)

March 09, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website Launchpad:...

148 - Launch Pad: The Countdown To Writing Your Book

March 02, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Emma’s website Launch Pa...

147 - How Many Hours a Week Do You Need to Write Your Novel?

February 23, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers.  She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way.  Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links: Emma’s website Launch Pad...

146 - The Importance of Goal Setting For Your Writing

February 16, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers.  She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links:  Be a Bestseller 4.0 Emma’...

145 - How To Declutter So You Can Write

February 09, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers. She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start! Links: Emma's website Facebook page ...

144 - Why Writing Is The Best Second Career

February 02, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

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143 - Can You Have Balance In Life?

January 26, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB

In today's episode, I ponder if there's such a thing as a balanced life. Links Ericka Emends Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

142 - 3 Reasons to Set Up a Writing Routine

January 19, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode, I give 3 reasons why it's important to set up a writing routine.  Line Editing Made Simple Kick-start your editing for free! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

141 - 3 Money Blocks That Stop You Writing

January 12, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week I take a look at some money blocks that have a surprisingly big impact on your writing life. From fear of failure, to fear of success and fear of judgement by those we love, all contribute to how much or how little we turn up for our writing. We have a complex relationship with money and it brings up a lot of issues for us. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about here, we all go through it. We’ve all learnt to view money in particular ways and in this episode I dig into some of t...

140 - Welcome to 2023!

January 05, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

This week I introduce you to the new sound of Turning Readers Into Writers. After two years of interview episodes, I’m stripping back all the fancy music and introductions, and instead talking to you straight from the hip! Over the next 12 months I’m focusing on four areas I believe hold most new writers back from finishing their first novel. I’m going to help you: Have a big vision for your writing life Tackle your creative blocks Put boundaries in place Enjoy the ride I can’t wait ...

139 - The Power of a Vision Board

December 29, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode:  This week I take you through the power of a vision board. Manifestation board, vision board, mood board, or whatever you call them, are wonderful tools to help you achieve whatever you want in life, both physically and emotionally. I go through what they are, how to create one and what to include on your board. Get 2023 off to a flying start and create your own. Links: Manifestation Babe Jennie Nash Canva Line Editing Made Simple Kick-start your editing for free! D...

138 - What Is a Book Coach and Why You Need One, with Jennie Nash

December 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In this episode: Jennie gives me all the lowdown on how she got started in the publishing industry, her own writing career and why she ultimately created her book coaching business, Author Accelerator. We talk about why working with a coach can be so transformative to your writing, but it all starts with understanding why you want to write, and the kind of writing you want to do. Is it to write one book from your heart, or is it to win a big contract and write a commercially successful s...

137 - Writing a Synopsis, with Molly Fader

December 15, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode:  Molly Fader's first fiction love was romance, which she discovered at the tender age of 12 and which was “Putting words to feelings I had.” Having never thought of romance stories in that way, I really appreciated this new way of seeing the genre. In our conversation, we talk about Molly's new book, The Sunshine Girls. It's a dual timeline story that tells the tale of BettyKay and Kitty who, in 1967, run away to Hollywood hoping to hit the big time. A year later BettyKa...

136 - The Dos and Don’ts of Memoir Writing, with Liz Alterman

December 08, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this episode: Liz Alterman and I discuss the dos and don’ts of writing a memoir, in particular how to write about people who have not been very nice to you, and are the reason you’re writing your story in the first place! Sad Sacked is Liz Alterman’s memoir about her and husband being made redundant at the same time, and the effect it had on their large family. This is still a timely subject as we move into winter and prices are going up. She tells me about her transitions from financ...

136 - The Dos and Don’ts of Memoir Writing, with Liz Alterman

December 08, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this episode: Liz Alterman and I discuss the dos and don’ts of writing a memoir, in particular how to write about people who have not been very nice to you, and are the reason you’re writing your story in the first place! Sad Sacked is Liz Alterman’s memoir about her and husband being made redundant at the same time, and the effect it had on their large family. This is still a timely subject as we move into winter and prices are going up. She tells me about her transitions from financ...

135 - Reinventing Yourself, with Alice McVeigh

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode: After a very successful career as a cellist, Alice McVeigh decided to try her hand at writing, something she had always had a passion for, but which took second place after her cello. Alice has experienced the highs of being signed by a top agent and publisher on her first attempt, as well as the lows of losing both her agent and her publisher.  She’s worked with top hybrid publisher Unbound, and is now indie-publishing her latest books, a Jane Austenesque trilogy. What...

135 - Reinventing Yourself, with Alice McVeigh

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode: After a very successful career as a cellist, Alice McVeigh decided to try her hand at writing, something she had always had a passion for, but which took second place after her cello. Alice has experienced the highs of being signed by a top agent and publisher on her first attempt, as well as the lows of losing both her agent and her publisher.  She’s worked with top hybrid publisher Unbound, and is now indie-publishing her latest books, a Jane Austenesque trilogy. What...

134 - Making the Transition from Non-fiction to Fiction, with N.K. Napier

November 24, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode: Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), N.K. Napier has published widely on organizational creativity, innovation, and emerging economies over the years. Because life is not just research and teaching, Napier reached out to leaders and managers in other formats. She co-created and hosted her NPR local affiliate’s Idaho Business Matters, was a regular guest on KTVB Channel 7’s Noon News, wrote for Forbes Vietnam, and continues to write for blogs fo...

134 - Making the Transition from Non-fiction to Fiction, with N.K. Napier

November 24, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode: Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), N.K. Napier has published widely on organizational creativity, innovation, and emerging economies over the years. Because life is not just research and teaching, Napier reached out to leaders and managers in other formats. She co-created and hosted her NPR local affiliate’s Idaho Business Matters, was a regular guest on KTVB Channel 7’s Noon News, wrote for Forbes Vietnam, and continues to write for blogs fo...

133 - Beating Imposter Syndrome with Fast Drafting, with Julie Artz

November 17, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode: Julie Artz started fast drafting back in 2011, when she took part in her first NaNoWriMo. All she had was a 5 beat cheat sheet and the resulting novel was very messy! She now does a lot more preparation for NaNoWriMo, taking her time to think about the characters, plot points and end of the book. By the time November rolls along, she has a solid synopsis. She explains her process in the interview. We talk about the benefits of having a synopsis, even if you’re a pantster...

132 - Writing In The Very Close Third Person Point Of View, with Fran Hawthorne

November 10, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this episode: Fran Hawthorne knew right from the beginning she was going to be a writer and even sent in her first submission at the age of eight. After college, Fran worked for an award-winning chain of weeklies in Silicon Valley. Fran tells me about her new novel, I Meant To Tell You and we discuss some of the themes and questions behind the book, which explores the nature of secrets and how much one person is willing to do for another. She talks about her favoured point of view to ...

132 - Writing In The Very Close Third Person Point Of View, with Fran Hawthorne

November 10, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

In this episode: Fran Hawthorne knew right from the beginning she was going to be a writer and even sent in her first submission at the age of eight. After college, Fran worked for an award-winning chain of weeklies in Silicon Valley. Fran tells me about her new novel, I Meant To Tell You and we discuss some of the themes and questions behind the book, which explores the nature of secrets and how much one person is willing to do for another. She talks about her favoured point of view to ...

131 - Creating Whimsical Realms, with Danielle M Orsino

November 03, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode: Danielle M Orsino is a fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision is to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal musings from Chris Claremont and George Perez to Anne Rice, Jim Henson and Wonder Woman. With‌ an unwavering passion for cosplay and comics, it was a unanimous decision by her publishers to place her on the cover of each book in all her Fae cosplay glory (and the covers look amazing!)...

130 - Is a Writing Education Necessary to Be a Writer? with Heidi Colthup

October 27, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode: Heidi Colthup, like so many of us, has been writing since she was a child, but it took her a long time to find her calling as a writer and academic. We talk about getting a writing education, whether that be a formal qualification at university, or informally online or with a writing group. The important thing is to get the support you need. Support that will challenge and improve your writing so you continue to grow rather than keep writing at the same level. Interesti...

129 - Writing with Dyslexia, with Lois Letchford

October 20, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode: Lois Letchford exemplifies perfectly why you need to know who you are writing for and why it’s important to you. She had a message to share and, despite her dyslexia, worked hard to bring to life the beautiful tale of how one mother and son beat the odds and learnt to read. I’m always going on about how every story deserves to be told and Lois Letchford proved me right because Reversed: A Memoir is about an ordinary family who found extraordinary ways to learn even when t...

129 - Writing with Dyslexia, with Lois Letchford

October 20, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode: Lois Letchford exemplifies perfectly why you need to know who you are writing for and why it’s important to you. She had a message to share and, despite her dyslexia, worked hard to bring to life the beautiful tale of how one mother and son beat the odds and learnt to read. I’m always going on about how every story deserves to be told and Lois Letchford proved me right because Reversed: A Memoir is about an ordinary family who found extraordinary ways to learn even when t...

128 - Working With a Hybrid Publisher, with Alanna Irving

October 13, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode: Alanna Irving published her debut novel this year and fulfilled a dream she’s long held - to see her name on the cover of her book. She also wanted to be able to buy that book in Waterstones and so, rather than go indie, she opted to work with a hybrid press and take advantage of their distribution channels. She talks me through the advantages and disadvantages she found in working with a hybrid, and explains what she would do differently next time. Alanna tells me abou...

127 - Researching Your Family Tree, with Edward Di Gangi

October 06, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this episode: It’s the personal, specific and unique stories that make readers feel something. Small stories are so powerful and touch people’s hearts, and that’s why we read - to feel. After reading Daniel Mendelsohn’s The Lost: A search for Six of Six Million for the third time, Edward di Gangi knew he had to at least try to find his birth mother and discover where and who he came from. This led him on a voyage of discovery. His birth mother turned out to be Genevieve Knorowski, a v...

127 - Researching Your Family Tree, with Edward Di Gangi

October 06, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this episode: It’s the personal, specific and unique stories that make readers feel something. Small stories are so powerful and touch people’s hearts, and that’s why we read - to feel. After reading Daniel Mendelsohn’s The Lost: A search for Six of Six Million for the third time, Edward di Gangi knew he had to at least try to find his birth mother and discover where and who he came from. This led him on a voyage of discovery. His birth mother turned out to be Genevieve Knorowski, a v...

126 - Publishing Two Books Within a Year, with Susan Dennis

September 29, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode: Susan Dennis published her first two books at 67 years old, exemplifying why you are never too old to write. Susan compiled her book by writing snippets on the backs of utility envelopes or supermarket receipts. She pulled those little pieces together as and when she had time and would settle down to write when she had something tangible to put together, showing you don’t have to spend hours on a keyboard to write a novel. Key to Susan’s success was giving herself the pe...

125 - Writing About War, with Ella Čolić

September 22, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode: On her 16th birthday, Ella Čolić’s Aunt Amelia gave her a series of letters she and Ella’s father, Denis, wrote when they were children living in war-torn Bosnia. So moved by what her father and aunt had gone through, Ella decided to write a book about their experiences. She deliberately emphasised the emotional journey Denis and Amelia went through. Being children, they didn’t understand the political and religious background to the war. All they knew was that their fami...

124 - How to Publish Multiple Books in a Short Time, with Tiffany Obeng

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode: Tiffany Obeng has managed to combine passion and profit. She writes books she loves, and she knows there is a market for them. She’s filling a gap in the children’s picture book market and it makes her proud to know she’s playing her part in filling that gap. Tiffany talks me through how she built her publishing team, what she’s learnt along the way and how she now helps new children’s authors navigate the complicated world of publishing. Working full time, looking after...

124 - How to Publish Multiple Books in a Short Time, with Tiffany Obeng

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode: Tiffany Obeng has managed to combine passion and profit. She writes books she loves, and she knows there is a market for them. She’s filling a gap in the children’s picture book market and it makes her proud to know she’s playing her part in filling that gap. Tiffany talks me through how she built her publishing team, what she’s learnt along the way and how she now helps new children’s authors navigate the complicated world of publishing. Working full time, looking after...

123 - Hiking Through the Appalachian Trail, with Brian Livingston

September 08, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode: Fuelled by his desire to escape his corporate day job, Brian Livingston started writing his debut novel before work, and late into the night when everyone else was sleeping. Those gruelling hours were worth it because he published his debut in 2022 and he hasn’t looked back. Brian Livingston was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He earned his B.A. in History at Clemson University before setting off to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2013 (where he earned his trail name “...

122 - 5 Ways To Feel Good About Your Writing

September 01, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode: This week, I'm talking about the five ways to feel good about your writing.  It's so important to feel good about your writing in order to carry on and not give up because you think none of it's any good, none of it's worthwhile, and no one will want to read your work anyway.  But you need to keep on going, keep on writing and get to the end of that story, because your story deserves to be told and the world deserves to hear your story.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcas...

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