Best Writinggroup Podcasts (2025)

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Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations 30:10

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Episode 186: Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations Episode Description Critique conversations can sometimes be complicated by the reader’s intention rather than serving the author of the piece being critiqued. This month, a small cohort of Stop Writing Alone members is trying out a new process for critique involving some tools like…

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"Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation 24:17

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Episode 185: "Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation Episode Description As the Stop Writing Alone Critique Crew has begun to experiment with a new way to critique our writing, I have discovered a tool in “writing notes” that I wanted to share with the whole community. “Writing Notes” are meant to be shared with readers of your work to help focus…

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Is ChatGPT AI A Writer's Friend or Foe? 1:09:25

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AI is here, do you think ChatGPT is a writer’s friend or foe? This week Nicole sits down with three writers who have dove in to use tools like ChatGPT and Jasper to ask them about their experiences. Jackie Dana, Heather Huffman and Susie Taylor share how they have used these tools in their fiction, content creation, research and more. Tune in to he…

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Writing Fitness With Friends 27:44

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The debate over writing prompts continues on, but is there a different way to look at prompts when you choose to do them IN community? I think so! This week I discuss why I think this “Writing Fitness with Friends” activity is something all writers should consider adding to their practice. Find the complete show notes for this episode and SUBSCRIBE…

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When Your Writing Sucks 20:28

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It’s bound to happen: you are going to write something truly terrible. What do you do when your writing sucks? Nicole came face-to-face with this reality recently and recounted the experience in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear what she felt, what she learned from it, and what she’s going to do next. Complete show notes found at: https://stop…

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Looking for a Critique Crew 17:08

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In this week’s episode Nicole discusses her quest to find a group of writers to help design the next new offering in Stop Writing Alone: Critique. As announced earlier in the week in the substack article titled, I’m Looking For My Critique Crew, Nicole is inviting community members to be a part of a multi-month discovery, discussion and design proj…

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Word Power 16:57

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Episode 180 Word Power In this week’s episode Nicole discusses the word power she will be leaning on throughout the year for personal motivation as well as writing. (continue reading...) Complete show notes for episode 180 can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-180-word-power?sd=pf…

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6 Stretches & Exercises for Writers 27:19

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Show Notes can be found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-178-6-stretches-and-exercises#detailsBy Nicole Rivera

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Story Structure for Discovery Writers 34:40

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Show Notes can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page, here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-177-story-structure-for-discovery?sd=pfBy Nicole Rivera

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Announcing Happy Campers Club FALL 2022 16:53

3y ago16:53

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HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB IS BACK!! What is Happy Campers Club? In short, it’s two months of the support, guidance and writing community you need to transform your writing life! What to know even more? Then dive into either the podcast episode above, or the video below where I explain it all. If you are already to sign up, click the link below: SIGN UP FO…

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Doing the Work 36:01

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It's time to do the work, get serious and start writing, how does it get done? This week Nicole discusses her three pillars to successful productivity when focusing on a writing project. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in th…

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3 Things Before You Get Started 30:24

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It's time to get started with a "new year" (host Nicole Rivera always defines a new school year as a sort of New's Years opportunity). In this episode Nicole talks about the 3 things she likes to do before getting started on new writing projects and new seasons: 1. clear the slate, 2. choose YOUR "have tos", and 3. find (or create!) your support sy…

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Write With Me Friday! 7:05

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Write with me this Friday: You're Invited! Friday, August 26, 2022, 2 PM Eastern Time is our next community-wide Writing Prompt Party. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck https://book…

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Silent Retreat 37:38

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Inspired by last weekend's Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones), host NIcole Rivera invites writers to consider the benefits of creating their own silent writing retreat and discusses how this may be accomplished. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone Ne…

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Personalize Writing Advice 21:44

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Do you personalize the writing advice you get? This week host Nicole Rivera discusses how showing up to writing advice with a dose of confidence in your own ability can help you grow more efficiently as a writer. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-net…

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Notebooks by Nicole 38:04

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In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses her notebook collection and uses. Going beyond a simple writer's notebook, she discusses categories of notebook types that help her learn, create stories and content, and stay connected with writing community. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Stop Wr…

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Motivation Magic 16:09

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In this week's episode host Nicole Rivera reminds us about the Motivation Magic we all carry with us every day. If you are feeling uninspired, or can't find the motivation to get back to your writing, this episode is the reminder you need to help find your way back. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/ Join the Sto…

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Writing Community, Story Club, and More 22:35

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The Stop Writing Alone Subscription to writing community, write-ins, writing prompt parties and the new story club is here. In this episode, host Nicole Rivera describes what you can expect when you subscribe to the paid Substack posts on StopWritingAlone.Substack.com; Goal Setting Check-ins with Office Hours Subscriber only Write-in Zoom events Su…

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StopWritingAlone.Substack.com 24:07

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StopWritingAlone.Substack.com is the new communications hub for all things Stop Writing Alone. In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses why this change was made and what listeners, readers and writing community members can expect from it. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writ…

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Writer's Rights 26:41

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Knowing writer's rights is one of the most important parts of being a working writer. In celebration of this year's Writer's Rights Day, Nicole shares some very basic terms every writer should know before entering into the submission process. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The…

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Discovering My Writer Origin Story 28:47

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Discovering your writer origin story may lead to greater understanding about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process toward publication. In this week's episode Nicole describes an "A-Ha!" Moment of her own that has opened up a new understanding about why she shares her writing the way she does. She shares what she discovered, what she thin…

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Sprinkled Inspiration from Author Heather Huffman 54:22

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Author Heather Huffman, poet, short story writer, novelist, and creator behind all things Sprinkled Inspiration shares her path to getting published as well as her new opportunity for writers to share their own. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Heather Huffman's info Subscribe t…

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3 Writing Prompts that Teach 22:29

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All writing prompts can teach you something new, but this week Nicole shares three writing prompts/exercises that can be used with intention to learn something new in your craft. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The Great Substack Story Challenge https://storycauldron.substack.c…

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We Are All In This Together 19:03

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"We are all in this together!" This is the mantra we should all seek in finding our supportive writing community. After listening to the UNLOCKING US podcast by Brene Brown as she interviews Domee Shi, Nicole reflects upon the ways writing community can support us with the "We are all in this together" mantra. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network ht…

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Online Writing Community Etiquette 25:10

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Online writing community is a great place to grow as a writer, but do not forget your manners! This week Nicole reflects upon some basic etiquette for engaging with peers virtually. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAI…

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Find a New Locale 12:32

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Where you write can be just as important as the tools you use. This week Nicole discusses a strange new location she wrote in over the past week and asks writers to consider finding a new locale for their writing as well.By Nicole Rivera

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The Purpose of A Writing Practice 26:31

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Last week Nicole took part in a 24 hour story contest and found that the Writing Practice she has been learning from Natalie Goldberg and Writing Down the Bones helped her reach the deadline. In this episode Nicole shares her writing practice and flash fiction story to show the connection between the two in just one example. Join the Stop Writing A…

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Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice 16:38

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During the month of April Nicole Rivera of Stop Writing Alone is enrolled in Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones online course. This week she shares Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice as she has experienced it so far in week one of the instruction. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTG…

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24 Hour Writing Challenge 16:39

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April is full of writing challenges, but this year Nicole is participating in something new. A 24 hour story writing contest from Writers Weekly. In this week's episode she explains why and invites listeners to join her! 24 Hour Story Contest https://writersweekly.com/writersweekly-coms-24-hour-short-story-contest Join the Stop Writing Alone Networ…

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Step Out Of Your Writing Comfort Zone 21:20

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This week Nicole took a leap in a brand new writing direction and wants to challenge you to do the same. It's time to embrace your beginner's mind and beginner's spirit in a brand new category of writing! Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: …

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Inspiration from the Bookshelf 16:02

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This week Nicole takes three items off her writing bookshelf to share inspiration and motivation from Julia Cameron, Bryan E. Robinson, PhD, and Amy Peters. The books mentioned in this episode: HOW TO WRITE NONFICTION https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-write-non-fiction-turn-your-knowledge-into-words-9781912105021/9781912105021 THE ARTIST'S WAY CREA…

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Self Sabotage 21:22

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Does self sabotage get in the way of you accomplishing your writing goals? This week Nicole shares her experience with self sabotage, her definition for it, and her cure! JOIN THE STOP WRITING ALONE NETWORK: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: ht…

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How To Deal With The Shiny New Idea 25:58

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This week Nicole discusses how she's dealing with a shiny new writing project idea that simply wasn't in the plans for this year of writing. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: The Writer Magazine https://www.writermag.com/ STOP WRITING ALON…

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I Was Interviewed 5:57

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Information and Sign Up for Spring 2022 Happy Campers Club BEGINNING ON MARCH 1st: https://mailchi.mp/2d315c89cf04/the-invite JOIN Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual THE WRITE CROWD INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE RIVERA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnDCMZMSVs StoryHoarder Substack…

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Why I Am Sharing My Fiction for Free (and Maybe Shouldn't Be) 27:02

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Last week Nicole Rivera began sharing her YA novel, GIRL, UNPLUGGED, on her Story Hoarder Substack page. For Free. In this episode she discusses why she has made the decision to share her fiction for free in this way right now and what types of things writers must think about before making such a decision. Nicole also discussed the newly opened Sto…

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Why I Use Scrivener 30:12

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This week Nicole discusses the tools she uses for her writing and why she chose them. After the discussion, Nicole announced the launch of the Happy Campers Club free week from February 14-18, 2022. To join the Stop Writing Alone Network to make sure you don’t miss the event, follow this link: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6Z…

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Take Your Ideas For a Walk | Self Care for Writers 20:21

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This week Nicole is encouraging listeners to take a walk with their ideas. Returning to the topic of Self Care for Writers, in this episode Nicole discusses the multifaceted benefit of this incredibly simple activity. Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The …

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The Year of Writing Prompt Parties 13:54

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Writing Prompt Parties are coming all throughout the year. In this episode Nicole discusses what a writing prompt party is, how they’ve helped her grow as a writer, and how you can join. T he first writing prompt party of the year will be this Friday at 7PM EST, here are the details: https://mailchi.mp/764db52ce777/writing-prompt-party?e=e62c4c3652…

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Claire Oldham- West Hypnotherapist | Self Care for Writers 1:38:19

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This week Nicole interviews Claire Oldham-West, certified counselor and Hypnotherapist about her content-free emotional release technique and her upcoming webinar and course for anyone interested in exploring this type of personal therapy. In this episode Nicole shared her experiences with Claire’s technique and Claire even hypnotizes Nicole during…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Jamie Angevine | Writing Every Day 54:24

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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An Invitation and a Giveaway 20:37

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This week Nicole discusses Stop Writing Alone and Stop Reading Alone plans for the new year. She invites listeners to a reading group to read Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart together in a new virtual space for the Stop Writing Alone community. Nicole also announced a giveaway of the book Atlas of the Heart that ends on December 22, 2021.…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Audrea Martin, Cozy Mysteries, Community, and Conferences 41:10

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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Story Hoarder | Fiction by Nicole Rivera 14:15

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This week's episode is Nicole's introduction to her new space to share al the fiction she has been writing while in community. To read the stories for yourself, or to subscribe, use the link below: https://storyhoarder.substack.com/welcome Things to expect at Story Hoarder Short Stories in various genres Flash and micro fiction Stories from the NYC…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Servete Kolar | Writing for Friends, Fun, and Fantasy 48:08

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Allen Carter | On the Page and the Stage 1:00:55

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Amy Strong | The Write Crowd 59:29

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Tammy Breitweiser | PUSH Groups & Beyond 1:01:55

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Susie Taylor | Stix-n-Stonez 1:01:39

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Club Interview] Jackie Dana | Story Cauldron 1:14:26

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…

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[Happy Campers Interview] Joanne Aartman | Iconic Backpacker Stories 1:01:09

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This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is on…