Embracing the Fiction Author Journey

Discussing or even acknowledging our struggles can feel like a taboo topic for many, especially people who feel the pressure of being the perfect parent for their children. Taking care of little ones…

Parents have an unparalleled understanding of imposter syndrome. While many find writing to be a cathartic experience, facing the fear of rejection and failure stops many from pursuing their passion.…

What does editing a book and parenting have in common? A ton, actually! 
 
 As an editor, your job is to excavate through what you are given and pull out the best from the author. Same goes with good p…

Marginalized voices need space to speak their truth.

On the show today is Iris Imaginoria, director of a story-based theater camp, performing arts and writing teacher, cancer and mental health survivo…

This week on Conversations with Parents who Write, I’m going to share with you a variety of revision techniques that are applicable for articles, blog posts, essays, books, and more.

Specifically, wha…

Both of these ladies didn’t realize that confidence was the key to get them writing.

Angel Trusty, a mom of four, writing coach, and editor, AND her daughter, Rachel Trusty, author of four novels, are…

Do you struggle to make time to write? Especially because of your never-ending to do list?

In today's episode, I'm going to share 7 ways you can make time for your writing AND thus yourself. We all ne…

She’s far more excited about exploring the millions of ways a romance can go wrong, rather than right. Amanda Jane Schiller, a mom of one preteen and contemporary romance novelist, is on the show tod…

Where story ideas come from is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write.

And that’s because I firmly believe in the importance of cultivating our imagination. The same…

She started writing again as a means to process her infertility struggles. Linnea March, a parent of two boys, former educator, and author of Faultless Notion, is on the show today.

In this episode, L…

She uses poetry to immortalize precious moments with her children and the myriad of emotions they contain. Dominique Snedeker, a poet, U.S. Air Force veteran, and at-home parent of three young boys, …

After years of silence, she finally resumed writing for the sake of mental health. Esme Iris, a homeschooling mom of five, spiritual life coach, and soon to be author, is on the show today.

In this ep…

Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story?

Gina Colgrove, an at-home mom of two girls, former healthcare worker, and author of Until There Was You, is on the show today.

In this episode, we discuss the hist…

She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her own child.

Camisha Broussard, a mom of four, English college professor, and author of Daddy Issues, A Memoir, is on the …

This single mom chose to share her journey to help moms all over the world. Shauntay Armstead, author of the Enrich Mom MAB (Mom Abundantly Blessing) eBook Galleria, is on the show today.

During this …

Done with waiting, she took herself off the shelf by writing and publishing her mystery book in less than a year.

Melissa Puritis, a single mom, middle school English teacher, and author of Shadows b…

A soul-crushing breakup led her to start writing about her healing process with the hope of helping others.

Angel Norvell, a U.S. soldier and author of Hey Girl, Fix Your Crown, is on the show today.

I…

Becoming a parent changes us in ways we could never imagine. We experience an inexplicably unique kind of love through our children. However, the 24/7 nature of parenthood can also challenge us physi…