Best Mitzi Ocasio Podcasts (2025)

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71. Writing with Dyslexia, an Interview with Author Mitzi Ocasio 38:56

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Author and fellow Podcast Host, Mitzi of Mitzi's Let's Think About It to talk about her journey to building her business, and writing four children's books. She has amazing goals, and they dive into the challenges she has faced and overcome when it comes to being a creative with dyslexia. S…

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LTA "Less Stress" W/SG Gary Sprouse 22:28

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Let's Think About "Less Stress" With Special Guest Gary Sprouse Gary shares his thoughts on reducing stress, reminding people that there is another way to cope with life's stressors. While learning about Gary, we discussed his books and the importance of viewing your life through the eyes of gratitude. This episode aims to prompt thought. To stay i…

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LTA "Workplace Behavior" W/SG Jennifer Thompson 25:29

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Let's Think About "Workplace Behavior" With Special Guest Jennifer Thompson Jennifer shares her thoughts on workplace behavior, reminding people they have the right to be respected in any work environment. While learning about Jennifer, we discussed her book and the importance of placing boundaries with your employer. This episode aims to prompt th…

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LTA "The N8 Self" W/SG Jules Kuroda 24:30

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Let's Think About "The N8 Self" With Special Guest Jules Kuroda Jules shares her thoughts on the 'n8 self,' reminding people not to hide the inner light that shines through each of us, to own it, since it's what makes us who we are. While learning about Jules, we discussed her book and the importance of being aware of our intentions. This episode a…

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70. Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer 24:18

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Send us a text Suzy is back this week for part two of her interview with prolific author, Simon Rose. This week they chat about how to sustain a career in writing, and what that really looks like. Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)…

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LTA "Sleep Helping With PTSD" W/SG Barry Krakow 25:21

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Let's Think About "Sleep Helping With PTSD" With Special Guest Barry Krakow Barry shares his thoughts on sleep helping with PTSD, reminding people that sleep is beneficial for us more than we could even imagine. While learning about Barry, we discussed his book and the importance of allowing our bodies to rest and heal from the inside out. This epi…

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LTA "The House on the Cliff" W/SG R. C. Hand 23:14

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Let's Think About "The House on the Cliff" With Special Guest R. C. Hand R. C. shares his thoughts on the house on the cliff, reminding people that they can create life from their own lives through writing. While learning about R. C., we discussed his many books and how having an open mind in life can allow you to be well-skilled, well-minded, and …

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69. Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA with Simon Rose 27:47

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Send us a text Suzy chats this week with prolific author Simon Rose in the first of two episodes about writing time travel books for young audiences. They cover research, alternate histories, and time travel (in all directions!) GUEST: Simon graduated from university with a degree in history and his first novel for middle grade readers, The Alchemi…

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LTA "Birthdays" W/SG Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming 20:25

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Let's Think About "Birthdays" With Special Guest Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming Tamar shares her thoughts on birthdays, reminding people that they have one day a year to celebrate themselves. While learning about Tamar, we discussed her book and how birthday positivity can be achieved. This episode aims to prompt thought. To stay in touch, please visit Tama…

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LTA "The Freedom And Future Of Humanity" W/SG Isabella Young 24:35

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Let's Think About "The Freedom And Future Of Humanity" With Special Guest Isabella Young Isabella shares her thoughts on the freedom and future of humanity, reminding people that we all have choices in our life that gives us freedom. While learning about Isabella, we discussed free will and how our intentions influence our choices, so that they not…

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68. Fantasy with Richie Billing 41:03

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Send us a text Mentioned in this Episode: The Fantasy Writer's Toolshed Podcast https://richiebilling.com/ Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 I…

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LTA "Worms" W/SG Cathy Nesbitt 26:07

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Let's Think About "Worms" With Special Guest Cathy Nesbitt Cathy shares her thoughts on worms, reminding people that these creatures have numerous benefits for our environment. While learning about Cathy, we discussed how she got into the worm industry and how we need to consider our environmental impact. This episode aims to prompt thought. To sta…

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LTA "Anti-Cyberbullying" W/SG Shweta Harve 26:24

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Let's Think About "Anti-Cyberbullying" With Special Guest Shweta Harve Shweta shares her thoughts on anti-cyberbullying, reminding people that we shouldn't use the internet to be mean but to be kind. While learning about Shweta, we discussed how she writes music to help people reflect on their actions, and how we need to consider that when people t…

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67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace 44:47

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Send us a text Register Here for the Escape the Plot Forest Writer's Summit October 18th - 22nd Daniel David Wallace's Website Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DE…

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LTA "Burned-Out Moms" W/SG Christi Gmyr 20:26

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Let's Think About "Burned-Out Moms" With Special Guest Christi Gmyr Christi shares her thoughts on burned-out moms, reminding people to be kind to mothers. While learning about Christi, we discussed how she managed stressful times as a mother and how everyone can consider the stress that mothers face. This episode aims to prompt thought. To stay in…

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LTA "Aging Strongly" W/SG Janet McConnell 29:15

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66. Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole Bross 25:35

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Send us a text Preorder A Novel Approach HERE! (Releases on October 15th, 2025) Suzy sits down with Author, Editor, and Book Coach, Nicole Bross to talk about her new book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers. They dive into what makes neurodivergent brains unique, and how you can harness the strengths of your brain function to finish your…

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LTA "Grandparenting on the Spectrum" W/SG Jennifer Kaufman 23:03

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Let's Think About "Grandparenting on the Spectrum" With Special Guest Jennifer Kaufman Jennifer shares her thoughts on grandparenting on the spectrum, reminding people that having a grandchild on the spectrum is a gift in itself. While learning about Jennifer, we discussed her book and how she had to learn to step back to allow her child to be the …

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LTA "An Unconventional Journey" W/SG Anne Montgomery 28:08

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Let's Think About "An Unconventional Journey" With Special Guest Anne Montgomery Anne shares her thoughts on an unconventional journey, reminding people not to give up on their dreams. While learning about Anne, we discussed how she achieved her dreams and how she entered motherhood without having children of her own. This episode aims to prompt th…

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65. One Stop for Writers With Becca Puglisi (Part 2) 35:16

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Send us a text Mentioned in the Episode: Writers Helping Writers One Stop for Writers Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license.…

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LTA "Music’s Ability to Shift Perspectives" W/SG Marcus Manderson 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Let's Think About "Music’s Ability to Shift Perspectives" With Special Guest Marcus Manderson Marcus shares his thoughts on music’s ability to shift perspectives, reminding people to put on some music to help them shift their mindset. While learning about Marcus, we discussed how he produces music and how finding that right sound can make everythin…

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LTA "Feeling Invisible" W/SG Sharon Rolph 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Let's Think About "Feeling Invisible" With Special Guest Sharon Rolph Sharon shares her thoughts on feeling invisible, reminding people that your light will shine despite how much you try to hide it. While learning about Sharon, we discussed how she stepped into being seen after attempting to be invisible for so long, and how not to be afraid to be…

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64. The Emotion Thesaurus with Becca Puglisi (Part 1) 29:50

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Send us a text Suzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! Sign Up for the In…

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LTA "Children's Mental Health" W/SG Dr. John DeGarmo 32:04

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Let's Think About "Children's Mental Health" With Special Guest Dr. John DeGarmo Dr. John shares his thoughts on children's mental health, reminding people that children's mental health matters just as much as an adult's mental health. While learning about Dr. John, we discussed children parenting their parents and the effects, and how children nee…

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LTA "The Cultural Processes of Inequality" W/SG Amanda Udis-Kessler 32:04

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Let's Think About "The Cultural Processes of Inequality" With Special Guest Amanda Udis-Kessler Amanda shares her thoughts on the cultural processes of inequality, reminding people that inequality can end, but it starts with us. While learning about Amanda, we discussed her goal of helping others let go of beliefs that don't serve them, and how eve…

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63. Building a Social Media Presence for Writers 45:20

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Send us a text Join Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts …

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LTA "Dragons" W/SG Chris Otcasek 35:41

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Let's Think About "Dragons" With Special Guest Chris Otcasek Chris shares his thoughts on dragons, reminding people that mythical creatures may have roamed the earth in a manner different from what we know them today. While learning about Chris, we discussed his findings on how dragons and how he wants people to consider the possibilities that many…

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LTA "Fathers of Loss" W/SG Jeff Loving 30:57

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Let's Think About "Fathers of Loss" With Special Guest Jeff Loving Jeff shares his thoughts on a father's loss, reminding people that a father's loss is essential to be acknowledged. While learning about Jeff, we discussed his book, which he wrote for all fathers who have experienced loss, and how he still finds hope through the stories of other fa…

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62. In Conversation with Short Fiction Author Liz J. Bradley (Part 2) 28:10

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Send us a text In this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing pr…

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LTA "Walking On" W/SG Stephen Panus 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Let's Think About "Walking On" With Special Guest Stephen Panus Stephen shares his thoughts on moving forward, reminding people that even in the face of tragedy, there is hope to keep walking on. While learning about Stephen, we discussed his book, which he wrote in remembrance of his son, and how he established a scholarship to help students who s…

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LTA "Mom's Having It All" W/SG Bree Sprual 30:46

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Let's Think About "Mom's Having It All" With Special Guest Bree Sprual Bree shares her thoughts on mom's having it all, reminding people that a mother's strength comes from her values. While learning about Bree, we discussed how mothers can have it all and how, sometimes, sacrificing small moments to experience big moments with your child is worth …

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61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1) 31:03

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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: Submission Grinder …

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LTA "Protecting Our Digital Data & Memories" W/SG Andrew Darlow 18:10

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Let's Think About "Protecting Our Digital Data & Memories" With Special Guest Andrew Darlow Andrew shares his thoughts on protecting our digital data and memories, reminding people never to forget to back up their digital data. While learning about Andrew, we discussed how he got into photography and his gallery pouch invention. This episode aims t…

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LTA "Bundling Investments" W/SG Joel Miller 20:46

3M ago20:46

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Let's Think About "Bundling Investments" With Special Guest Joel Miller Joel shares his thoughts on bundling investments, reminding people that, depending on their financial goals, there is a way to make them possible. While learning about Joel, we discussed different types of investments and how investing doesn't have to be as difficult as it may …

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60. In conversation with Author Lidija Hilje (Part 2) 33:58

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Send us a text In part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writi…

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LTA "Speaking Without Fear" W/SG Marisa Ferrera 27:59

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Let's Think About "Speaking Without Fear" With Special Guest Marisa Ferrera Marisa shares her thoughts on speaking without fear, reminding people that their voice has power. While learning about Marisa, we discussed her chapter in a book she's featured in and how we can slowly gain confidence despite the fear. This episode aims to make you think. T…

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LTA "Sparks Turn Into Brushfires" W/SG John JR Rennie 35:33

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Let's Think About "Sparks Turn Into Brushfires" With Special Guest John JR Rennie John shares his thoughts on how sparks turn into brushfires, reminding people that God is waiting to speak to them. While learning about John, we discussed his book and the unexplainable joy that God gives us. This episode aims to make you think. To stay in touch, ple…

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59. Interview with Literary Fiction Author Lidija Hilje (Part 1) 40:05

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Send us a text Join Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. Sign Up for th…

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LTA "Fiction Books" W/SG Ralph Griffith 33:13

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Let's Think About "Fiction Books" With Special Guest Ralph Griffith Ralph shares her thoughts on fiction books, reminding people there is always some truth behind the fiction. While learning about Ralph, we discussed his many books and the idea of becoming immortal through writing. This episode aims to make you think. To stay in touch, please visit…

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LTA "Autism Spectrum Disorder" W/SG Michael Pereira 30:16

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Let's Think About "Autism Spectrum Disorder" With Special Guest Michael Pereira Michael shares his thoughts on autism spectrum disorder, reminding parents to embrace their children's differences. While learning about Michael, we discussed his son's autism journey along with how parents need to push through the denial stage and step into the embraci…

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58. Show, don't Tell Page Review: Memoir with Marcel Charpentier 37:54

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Send us a text In this page review episode, Suzy critiques a page from a Memoir with a twist- Marcel Charpentier is writing the story of his personal friend's childhood in collaboration with her. They discuss incorporating showing details and sense memory through the eyes of a child, and how to approach narrative distance. Sign Up for the Inspired …

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LTA "Healing Through Comic Books" W/SG Lilia Bogoeva 26:13

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Let's Think About "Healing Through Comic Books" With Special Guest Lilia Bogoeva Lilia shares her thoughts on healing through comic books, reminding everyone that we can conquer our inner demons through all forms. While learning about Lilia, we discussed her comic book and finding strength in one's weaknesses. This episode aims to make you think. T…

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LTA "Mental Cartography" W/SG Stephon Brown 27:27

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Let's Think About "Mental Cartography" With Special Guest Stephon Brown Stephon shares his thoughts on mental cartography, reminding everyone that we can map out our minds. While learning about Stephon, we discussed having space awareness and permitting us to be human. This episode aims to make you think. To stay in touch, please visit his website,…

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57. Bonus Chat with Epic Fantasy Author, Katie Fitzgerald 17:20

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Send us a text In this special bonus episode, Suzy continues her discussion with Epic Fantasy Author Katie Fitzgerald. They discuss Katie's journey to self-publishing, how she leverages author communities to reach readers, and next-level show, don't tell writing advice. If you're ready to dive into the epic fantasy worlds of Katie Fitzgerald, you c…

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LTA "Moving Math Forward" W/SG Jerry Knoelke 24:32

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Let's Think About "Moving Math Forward" With Special Guest Jerry Knoelke. Jerry shares his thoughts on moving math forward, reminding everyone that they can learn to love all of math. While learning about Jerry, we discussed his book and how we will succeed as a nation once we teach our youth this concept. This episode aims to make you think. To st…

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LTA "The Importance of Communication in Building Connections With Others" W/SG Terry Tucker 33:32

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Let's Think About "The Importance of Communication in Building Connections With Others" With Special Guest Terry Tucker. Terry shares his thoughts on the importance of communication in building connections with others, reminding everyone that they can create clarity and empathize with others in their communication. While learning about Terry, we di…

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56. Show Don't Tell Page Review: Epic Fantasy with Katie Fitzgerald 36:11

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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats with Epic Fantasy author Katie Fitzgerald to talk about setting the scene for the second book in a series. Learn about the different types of readers you need to think about, and how you can recap information without infodumping. Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don…

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LTA "Dating" W/SG Lilli Bewley 28:40

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Let's Think About "Dating" With Special Guest Lilli Bewley. Lilli shares her thoughts on dating, reminding everyone that we can enjoy dating. While learning about Lilli, we discussed toxic dating and how to enter the dating scene with a new outlook. This episode aims to make you think. To stay in touch, please visit her website, https://www.lillibe…

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LTA "Our Awakening" W/SG Amy Smith 31:09

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Let's Think About "Our Awakening" With Special Guest Amy Smith. Amy shares her thoughts on our awakening, reminding everyone that we can fix how we see the world. While learning about Amy, we discussed feeling alone and how we can create new truths to remove the lies we believed. This episode aims to make you think. To stay in touch, please visit h…

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55. Show don't Tell Page Review: Psychological Thriller with Liz Alterman 41:24

4M ago41:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy chats with author Liz Alterman about her page from her work in progress. They discuss the merits and pitfalls of various writing habits, and how to 'unstick' yourself when you can't seem to keep writing forward. You'll also learn about the unique style choices that can be made when writing a psychological thrill…