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72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector Review
Learn what makes this fantasy book unique with its use of magic and sign language in The Witch Collector review. Gain tips on avoiding info dumps and introducing several characters too.
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71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall
Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations? Author and editor Jessica Dall shares her personal journey on pursuing her passions and raising a toddler. Discover how to overcome challenges and ignite your creative fire.
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70. Discovering your genre’s DNA
Uncover the hidden blueprint of your genre. Learn how understanding your genre's DNA can supercharge your writing and marketing efforts.
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69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield
Feeling like a fraud as a writer? This episode dives deep into the challenges writers face, offering practical tools and strategies to silence imposter syndrome and build lasting confidence.
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68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting
Feeling burnt out juggling family and writing? This episode explores practical strategies for prioritizing your writing dreams alongside the chaos of family life. Listen in as Erin and Michelle share their experiences and tips for overcoming overwhelm and finding time for creativity.
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67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach
Author Sarah Birnbach shares her journey from journaling for healing to becoming a published author. Learn practical memoir writing tips to craft a compelling story from your personal entries.
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ABOUT ME

Erin P.T. Canning has worked for 20 years as an editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.

She always planned to write a book, but life had a tendency to distract her. After dedicating six years of her life to motherhood and discovering her ADHD, she started writing again, even though she feared her writing skills had atrophied.

After letting go of her perfectionism, Erin finally finished her own shitty first draft and released her fantasy romance novel, Ruins and Redemption, in 2023. Her current role as a podcaster and book coach enables her to help writers pursue their author dreams.

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