Embracing the Fiction Author Journey

Ever wonder what fuels the creative fire of women authors?

In today’s episode, you’re going to hear from seven incredible women authors who attended The Write Women Book Fest 2023 in Bowie, Maryland. 

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In this episode of Parents Who Write, Michelle Summers shares her inspiring journey as an urban fantasy author who brought mythological characters to life through the power of human beliefs.

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For many parents, moms in particular, society perpetuates the idea that we should sacrifice everything for our children. So how do we push that aside and give ourselves permission to write now and pu…

Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries?

Joining today’s conversation is Erin Leigh, a writer, author, and mother of four. In this episode, Erin shares how a lifetime of …

Have you ever wondered if a seed of an idea could become a whole book? What would that process look like? How would you even go about verifying if you have enough content?

In today’s episode, you’ll f…

What makes a sentence strong? How do you create concrete images for your readers? How do you make sure your prose won’t put your readers to sleep?  

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the answe…

Are you looking for organic marketing tips that will help you grow your social media audience? In this episode, you’ll learn six ways to do just that, without spamming other groups or turning potenti…

Do you have a story idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre? 

If you’ve ever considered writing cross-genre, then stick around and learn how one author managed to successfully combine travel writi…

The traditional publishing route can feel overwhelming. Query letters and manuscript evaluations and book agents—oh, my! 

In this episode, you’ll learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno, her word…

One year ago, I released my first podcast episodes. Since then, I have had the privilege of speaking with 26 other writers who have shared their lessons learned and inspired more parents and writers …

Have you started revising your story only to feel like you're going in circles? Does the revision process feel overwhelming and you don't know what to tackle next? 

In today's episode, you are going t…

How often do you read romance novels in which mental health issues are a normal part of the main characters?

Joining today’s conversation is Ginny Moore, a romantic historical fiction author, middle s…

Are you curious how writing can foster healing, which practices you might try, and how to protect your well-being if you tackle difficult memories?

Joining today’s conversation is Rebecca Evans, a mem…

Do you struggle with spreading the word about your writing and growing your audience organically? Do you fear people just scroll past your “buy my book” or “read my writing” posts? 

In this episode, y…

Have you had that moment when your words flow effortlessly onto the page and what you write completely surprises and delights you? 

Joining today’s conversation is Jackie Amsden, an indie comedy autho…

Can you recall a book that inspired you to become a writer? What about a book that fundamentally changed your view of the world or yourself?

Never underestimate the power of reading books you love—and…

Have you heard this advice read like a writer but have wondered what does that actually mean? 

In today's episode, you are going to learn how this practice helps strengthen your writing, which books y…

We all fight imposter syndrome. But some of us have better weapons. 

In this episode, you’ll learn to fight off imposter syndrome by living the true life of a writer and the keys to building that life…

Do you have personal moments of your life that you want to write about, but you're not sure how to approach difficult memories? Or you fear backlash from the people you'd have to write about in order…

Have you ever written a sentence that just feels off? And you’re not sure how to rearrange the words or phrases to create a stronger sentence?

Today’s episode plants the first seeds for gaining this …