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Meet the Author: Kara Perez on protecting your creativity and re-launching her book
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Kara Perez Fun fact about me: I love reading about personal finance. I'm nosy, and learning about how people manage their money (and think everyone else should manage money) is endlessly interesting. I was thrilled to interview Kara Perez, a sustainability-focused financial educator whose work I've followed for years. Kara and I talked about how she used "shame and embarrassment" to motivate herself during the...
Meet the Author: Mike De Socio on narrative nonfiction and vulnerability in writing
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Mike De Socio I quit the Girl Scouts in fourth grade (long story), so I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up Mike De Socio's Boy Scouts-focused book, Morally Straight (affiliate link*)—but I couldn't put it down. So, I was extra excited to talk with Mike about how he wrote the book, his decision to weave his experiences as a queer scout into the story, and what he's working on now. We talked about so...
Meet the Author: Lana Starchuck
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Lana Starchuck My interview with Lana Starchuck went to many interesting places. It’s not every day you talk to someone who’s written a book and completed almost 1,000 skydives. (I’m so afraid of heights I can barely climb a ladder—you won’t catch me jumping out of a plane anytime soon!) Lana shared her advice on dealing with rejection, facing your fears, and the role of mentorship in building a writing career....
Meet the Author: Amanda Laird
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Amanda Laird Today's interview is with Amanda Laird, a colleague of mine whose work I have admired for ages! Amanda shares the story of launching her own path to expertise, the turmoil of her book launch, and what it's like to close the book on a topic you've poured your heart and soul into. Amanda Laird is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation (affiliate link*) published by Dundurn Press...
Meet the Author: Lauren Marie Fleming
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Lauren Marie Fleming This interview with Lauren Marie Fleming has it all—everything from sticker charts and poop emoji to finding your legacy. Lauren pulls no punches and offers a compelling, honest look at the perseverance that comes along with choosing a writing life. - Lauren Marie Fleming is a writer and coach helping people discover their story and tell it to the world. Her company, School for Writers®,...
Meet the Author: Matty Dalrymple
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Matty Dalrymple When we imagine building a writing career, most of us don't picture building a speaking platform. Today's author invites us to rethink that—and offers valuable advice on how to find the right speaking opportunities! Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction,...
Meet the Author: Meghan Stevenson
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Meghan Stevenson Today's author interview with Meghan Stevenson goes surprising places. Meghan is a ghostwriter (among many other hats), and I was excited to talk to her about how she approaches ghostwriting and working with authors, and what she thinks writers should know about the publishing process. Meghan has so much wisdom and experience to offer (and a quiz you can take if you're thinking about writing a...
Meet the Author: Kori Morgan
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Kori Morgan Meet Kori Morgan, a creative entrepreneur and the author of two books! Kori and I had a deep conversation about the role creative writing has played in her life personally and professionally. Kori Morgan is an author, disciple, and creative entrepreneur. A graduate of Ohio Northern University and West Virginia University's Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, she has been featured in...
Meet the Author: Beth Barany
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Beth Barany Today's author is Beth Barany, a multi-passionate writer, coach, filmmaker, and teacher. Beth and I had a wide-ranging conversation that covered so much fascinating ground—including what it's been like to turn her stories into film! Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, certified creativity coach for writers, and master neurolinguistic programming practitioner. With over 20 years of experience,...
Meet the Author: Frank Ewert
Word to the Wise Build a sustainable, enjoyable writing practice! Meet the Author: Frank Ewert This week's author interview is with a fellow writer/editor. Frank talks about his experiences overcoming writer's block and how he now uses his knowledge to help others break free. Frank Ewert is a writer, editor, and lover of fine sentences. He works under the moniker Work with Words, supporting writers as they launch their projects and carry them over the finish line. Born and raised in Vancouver...
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