Best Dan Kenner Podcasts (2025)

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Life Long Learning with Urmi Hossain 47:37

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In this episode, I talk about the troubles of sleep when you are on night duty with the kids. I continue with progress on The Hidden Heritage series and how I'm right around the corner from publishing another book, and some of the potential expansions happening to our homestead in 2025. With Urmi, we talk about her passion for writing and how her j…

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Unlocking Potential through Reading with Douglas Vigliotti 59:43

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In this episode, I share more about life with seven kids and will continue to share more about family life. I dive into more homestead plans for the future, and some of the challenges with cows today. I talk about progress with the six book series, The Hidden Heritage and plans for publishing all the books in the future. With Douglas, we dive into …

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Writing As a Way of Life with Artemis Gordon 45:18

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In this episode, I share more about running a homestead and some of the things you don't consider when you aren't on the inside doing the work. I share that my short story, Between Life & Death, is now available for free to any follower on Ream (https://reamstories.com/dankenner) With Artemis, she shares some sage advice for newer authors now that …

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Simplicity for Satisfaction with Amy Wiebe 40:07

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In this episode, I talk about the thaw and what kinds of things we'll be dealing with now that the weather is turning around. I discuss the writing of my series, The Hidden Heritage, and some of the exciting things and challenges around that. With Amy, we dive into her vision as an author and mother, and how she strives to help others who are exper…

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Authenticity as the Key to Success with Dana K. White 1:03:32

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In this episode, I talk about some of the day to day things to consider when dealing with bitter cold weather. I talk about my progress on my authoring and changes I'm making to how I operate, i.e. using Patreon and Ream as a type of personal social media in place of other social media. With Dana, we talk about connecting with the right audience an…

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Finding Freedom in Indie Publishing with H.H. Rune 46:04

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In this episode, I talk about managing the homestead in the coldest weeks of the year, which is where we are headed for the next fourteen days. I discuss my progress on projects and look forward plans for my author business. I realize the 'subscribe' button to the email list for my podcast has been broken (but it should be fixed now!) With H.H., we…

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Dare to Think Different with J.D. Barker 57:45

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In this episode, I talk about the troubles of having a cow with mastitis, and how it turned out to be a lot more work than expected. I dive into my current WIPs and how those are going, in addtion to how I'm trying to hone in my time for a more effective 2025, part of that is leaving social media, at least for awhile. With J.D., we talk about his e…

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Neurodiversity Superpowers with Katee Stein 48:38

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In this episode, I catch up with where things have been for the past few weeks on the homestead and with my authoring. I discuss some of my hopes for 2025. I also talk about dealing with some of the winter challenges while having homestead animals. With Katee, we discuss what it's like writing with ADHD, how we handle the various challenges, and wh…

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The Art and Satisfaction of Editing with Meghan Hoesch 48:06

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In this episode, I dive into how I'm researching some of my favorite books to work on my own writing craft. I talk about the challenges we've had with getting our cow's hooves trimmed, and the effects of not having them trimmed regularly. I discuss progress on my work in progress and plans for the future. With Meghan, we discuss how she got into ed…

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Practical Advice for New Authors with Jeffrey P. Shafer 43:32

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In this episode, I talk about managing winter on the homestead, from keeping water unfrozen to cleaning up pens. I dive into some additional challenges about having a flock of chickens and our gratefully increased egg production. From an author standpoint, I give updates about my writing progress on my next book, as well as a free guide that I'm wo…

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Going Professional with Your Writing with Paul J. Bennett 48:02

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In this episode, I talk about the complexity of the daily homstead chores and how I had to optimize them so that I could go on a business trip this past week. I dive into writing the fourth book of The Hidden Heritage series and some of the challenges, both good and bad, with writing a character in first person that can read people's minds.With Pau…

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Making An Author Dream a Reality with Elena Carter 53:42

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In this episode, I talk about winter management on the homestead and what things we are thinking about as we take care of the animals day to day. I dive into the logistics of our goat operations around breeding and how we've had to shuffle them around a bit to make sure we have the right goat kids at the right time. There was a bit of a change of p…

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Taskology: The Best Method for Maximum Productivity with Leslie Shreve 53:41

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In this episode, I talk about the new newsletter for the podcast at www.thecasualauthor.com and how to sign up for it. You learn more about the ins and outs of winterizing a homestead when it comes to feed, water and shelters. Ginger's milk decreased alarmingly fast and unexpectedly over the past couple weeks and I tell more about that and what we …

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Adjusting Strategy to Achieve Success with Elizabeth Drysdale 58:47

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In this episode, I dive into some changes that I'm making to the podcast schedule and email list. I share about our homestead 'winter cleanup' efforts and talk about building a new structure for our cow to live in. I share some helpful resources for authors looking to upscale their authoring, primarily in podcast interviews that are helpful and Tur…

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Words Are Sharper than Swords with Bob Williston 42:35

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In this episode, I talk about the many things we've been up to on our homestead in the past couple of weeks, from moving nine tons of hay to processing over 50 meat and old egg laying chickens. I go into how I've finished some important drafts of books and am continuing to edit some older ones in an effort to get a book out every six months. With B…

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Winning the Battle Over Author Burnout with Caitee Cooper 45:36

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In this episode, I talk about our new flock of chickens and how we are starting to get eggs from them in a very timely fashion. I explain more about buying a lot of hay in advance and taking the time to organize and stack it. I also walk through my new publishing schedule, how I've planned it out (against my normal process) so I can puslish a book …

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The Trick to Writing Authentic Characters with Zachary Forbes 46:29

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In this episode, I dive into the troubles of training a calf to a halter as well as rationing feed for and raising meat chickens. I talk about the release of my next book Dragon Blooded, and the plan to publish the rest of the series a little more quickly than I have in the past, including some unexpected planning. With Zachary, we discuss the impo…

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Making Difficult Changes with L.G. Nixon 55:35

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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our calf and disbudding experience, dealing with copious amount of manure and composting it as best as possible, as well as shifting chickens around. I talk about how Dragon Blooded is now available direct from my direct sale website at www.dankennerbooks.com and how flexible indie pub…

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Leaving Traditional Publishing for Independent Publishing with Andrew Johnston 49:57

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In this episode, I give an update about our homestead regarding our various chicken operations, such as moving them to and from pastures. I discuss the various ways we use our six gallons of milk a day. In author updates, I discuss my upcoming book, Dragon Blooded, and my decision around publishing to my direct store early before it's available on …

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Winning Social Media Through Escapism with N.D. Testa 54:39

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Connecting with your readers, wherever they are around the world, is essential to not only make a living as an author, but build a community and an audience to sustain it for the future. With increasing costs of living and the challenging economy, many turn to social media, which is, aside from time, free marketing. But what if you don't know what …

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By the Seat of Your Pants, The Secrets of Discovery Writing with KimBoo York 55:30

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Your writing process is unique to you and should remain that way. As we navigate the throng of advice for writing and the 'best way to do it', more often then not you'll find plotting and organization helps. What about discovery writing? Join me and KimBoo as we discuss the skill and strategy around discovery writing, the pros, the cons, the goods …

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Catharsis In Writing and Disability Representation with Kelly Allegretti 48:44

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When life hits you hard, sometimes the only thing you need is to sit in front of an empty page and write your heart out. Though it may not mend broken hearts, it can aid you in processing challenges, but also help you craft beautiful stories along the way. Join me and Kelly as we talk about her experience with writing through tragedy and how disibi…

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Writing as a Life Saving Practice with Abdul-Azeez Ayodele Azeez 55:19

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Writing (and any creative outlet) can be such a cathartic experience, helping authors with their mental health and to keep a positive life. Join me and Abdul as we talk about his health and mental health challenges and how writing helped him flip his life around. SHOW NOTES: See my conversation on The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse: https://you…

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Scale Your Author Business with Jennifer Carr 51:09

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Scaling a business is a challenge that all companies go through, so authoring is no exception. Whether you are casual or not, at some point, we have more readers to reach and more books to write. How can you go about scaling that? Join me and Jennifer Carr as we discuss technologies and strategies she's used to scale her author business. SHOW NOTES…

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Getting in the Writing Flow with Sebastian 52:35

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Many of us have wished we could write the book that we've wanted to for most of our lives, but what does it take to actually get there? Join me and Sebastian as we talk about how he set out to write the books in his heart, how he gets into the flow, and where he gets inspiration for the books he writes. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Sebastian and…

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Connecting with Your Audience's Desires with Mr. Pixel Ate Books 54:06

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As authors, finding your set of readers, whoever they may be, is such an important part of finding success. But that isn't the only part! Understanding their desires and knowing how to set and keep up with their expectations is key to building a business and doing well. Join Mr. Pixel Ate and myself as we dive into his strategies for communicating …

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Self Discovery Through Writing and the Enneagram with Dani Abernathy 55:42

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Writing has a tendency to bring out the best and the worst in us as we discovery the way our mind works, our history and life experiences, as well as other hidden thoughts and feelings. Join Dani and me as we discuss how self-discovery through writing, and the Enneagram, can work to enhance your experience and your character development in many way…

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Growing Personally and Professionally with Irene Hill 54:19

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Whether you are new to writing, or you've been doing it for years, you owe it to yourself and your craft to continue growing and developing both personally and professionally. Humans thrive on progress, and we tend to feel when we miss the mark in this area. Join Irene Hill, Small-Town Crime Thriller Author, and me as we discuss this essential piec…

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A Journey Into Traditional Publishing with Kay Ross 53:55

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So you've decided to query agents and publishers directly, but you wish you had some insight from someone who's been through the process. Wait no longer! Join Kay and me as we talk through her decision to go down the traditional publishing route, things she's learned, and how she's navigated working directly with two publishing companies directly. …

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The Balance of Life, Interests, and Writing with Tommy-Lee Sexton 52:55

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Writing doesn't have to 'get in the way' of your normal life. The same is true in the other direction. Every experience, hobby, and interest can work in tandem with the others to create a rich experience for you and those around you. Join Tommy-Lee and me as we talk about how his love for martial arts, reading, writing, and many other things work t…

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Bringing the Real World Into Your Writing with James Aylott 55:20

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The things we experience in our lives, however raw or real, can sometimes fit just perfectly in a story. You know that person you talked to at the checkstand with all the cool interests? Or that hairdresser that may have been more sour than they should have been? Fuel for stories. Join James and me as we talk about his inspiration and how he brings…

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Paving the Way for Your Authoring with Herman Steuernagal 50:57

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Everyone's authoring journey begins differently, and for some of us, pivots in business and writing strategy are prone to happen in the changing market and our shifting lives. This can sometimes be necessary to make forward progress in your own objectives. Join Herman and me as we discuss his strategies and experience for paving the way for his aut…

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Writing A Life History in Truth with Dr. Larry James Ford 55:15

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Writing in truth can look like and mean a lot of different things for each author, but we all know that a piece of us comes off in everything that we write, whether we like that or nor. For Dr. Larry James Ford, his memoir is full of history and truth as he describes his method and decisions around writing his memoir about living through the de-seg…

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Never Giving Up on a Story with Chris Kenner 51:24

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When you have a story stewing inside for years and years, it can often feel discouraging to push forward. But there is a reason it won't leave your mind alone. It needs to be told to the world! Join Chris and me as we discuss his writing journey over nearly 20 years and how he's never giving up on his story. SHOW NOTES: Find out more chris and his …

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Seizing Opportunities in Your Life with Jim Perry 52:24

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Life has a way of throwing unfortunate curveballs in your direction, but those curveballs don't need to prevent you from seizing opportunities to grow and thrive in your life, or your authoring. Join Jim and me as we discuss his somewhat unexpected foray into writing and how he has, and will continue to live positively. SHOW NOTES: Find out more ab…

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Living Your Best Creative Life with Joe Field 53:39

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Creativity should never have to take the back burner even if you have a lot going on. Life can and should work together in harmony with your creative work to flourish it to its maximum. Join Joe and me as we discuss how he goes about maximizing his creativity to ensure he's living his best creative life. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Joe and his …

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Table Top Gaming and Building Worlds with Will Munn 49:38

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Table top gaming has taken the world by storm in the past twenty years, and it continues to sweep the population, giving people a taste of building and living in new worlds. Join me and Will as we talk about his foray into tabletop gaming and the writing and creavity behind it all. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Will and his books at: https://cyan…

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The Necessity of Creativity with Kyro Dean 47:40

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Have you ever wondered why lacking a creative outlet can sometimes lead to a bad day? As humans, creativity is what has helped us advance through time, and it will continue to help us move forward. Join me and Kyro as we discuss how writing became her creative outlet and how it can increase your quaity of life in many ways. SHOW NOTES: Find out mor…

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The Importance of Structure in Writing with Jon McBrine 58:57

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Whether you thrive on it during your writing, or just enjoy it as a reader, structure in writing and formatting leads to better books and better reading. Join Jon and me as we discuss the importance of structure not only for him, but for all authors in the publishing game.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jon and his books at https://jonmcbrine.com/ho…

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Successful Kickstarter Book Launches with Amber Toro 46:07

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Hoping to reach your readers directly and make a decent chunk of change from it? Kickstarter has broken out as a new way to get your book to your audience! Join Amber and me as we discuss how she leveraged Kickstarter to launch her debut novel, Umbra, and what she learned about setting up successful campaigns. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Amber …

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Bringing A World Into Reality with Andrew Johnston 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

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Bringing the reader into your world is an important part of being a fantasy author. But sometimes, we need to bring a little bit of our world into the fantasy world's reality. Join me and Andrew as we discuss how he combined his complex world with the realities of neurodiversity to create an inclusive and incredible experience for readers. SHOW NOT…

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Write What Is Best for You to Succeed with Candice Yamnitz 45:25

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Sometimes we may feel self conscious that what we believe in and who we are might be off putting to our readers, but it's those unique traits and beliefs that can help us to succeed and find the right readers. Join me and Candice as we discuss her writing journey and how she writes what is best for her beliefs and situation to find success. SHOW NO…

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How to Maximize Your Time with JC Youngstrom 52:38

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Something we all could use more of as authors is the same thing that keeps us from doing more each day. Time. What if you could find more of it? Join JC Youngstrom and me as we talk about time maximation and prioritization strategies that will help you get more done each day and week.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about JC and her upcoming books at: http…

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Tips For Entrepreneur Minded Authors with Joanna Penn 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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Every author has a different approach to their writing, as well as to the business aspects of their strategy. Join Joanna Penn, host of The Creative Penn podcast, and me, as we discuss her learnings from over 15 years in the publishing industry and what changes you can make to mindset and strategy. We talk about prioritization, decision-making, and…

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Pulling Your Readers into the World with Brady Hunsaker 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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There's not much better than being yanked into the world of the book you are reading. It's no wonder it can be one of the most fun parts of the writing experience. Join Brady and me as we talk about how he focuses on pulling his readers into the world of his fantasy series.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Brady and his upcoming books at https://brady…

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Ep. 108 Poetry, Passion, and Multi-Threaded Publishing with Waterfall Adams 52:06

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Don't put your eggs in one basket' is an excellent idiom to describe Waterfall's incredible spread of passion and business mind set. Join me and Waterfall as we discuss her passions and decisions around publishing in multiple genres of writing and how that helps her move towards her goals and success. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Waterfall and h…

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The Importance of Self with B.A. McRae 50:24

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Our lives are a constant rushing from one thing to the next, but sometimes we need to slow down, appreciate the moment, and refill our creative energies with a little celebration. Join B.A. and me as we talk about her thoughts on the importance of self with our writing. SHOW NOTES: Find oure more about B.A. and her books at the links below. https:/…

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Recognizing Self-Worth and the Importance of Your Story with Amy Standage 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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Sometimes that hardest part of writing is arguing with the doubtful voices in your head. Yet you are writing the story for a reason, and someone needs to hear that story. Join me and Amy as we talk about recognizing your self-worth and the importance of your story, a positive narrative to being an author.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Amy and her b…

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Teaching Emotional Health to Kids with Matt Guzman 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

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Are you hoping to change the world with your writing? Or perhaps teach some important lessons or skills through your fiction? Join Matt Guzman and I as we talk about his passion for teaching about emotional health and how he writes it into his middle grade books. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Matt Guzman and his books/socials at: https://authorma…

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Leveraging Passion to Complete Writing with Jake Lynch 46:21

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Completing projects in life is hard enough, but many of us also hope to just write 'the end' for our books. It doesn't have to be difficult! Join Jake and me as we discuss his passion and insipiration for his story and how it drove him to finally write those blessed two words on his unexpected book inspiriation.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jake a…