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From postpartum depression to author w/ Samantha Bryant
32. From postpartum depression to author w/ Samantha Bryant
When postpartum depression strikes, escaping those feelings can seem impossible. Learn how this mom returned to creative writing to help herself through depression.
Fighting imposter syndrome by living a writer’s life w/ H.L. Brooks
39. Fighting imposter syndrome by living a writer’s life w/ H.L. Brooks
Learn to fight off imposter syndrome by living the true life of a writer and the keys to building that life for yourself, regardless of where you’re at in your writing journey.
Facing fears to pursue freelance and fiction writing w/ Danielle Hayden
15. Facing fears to pursue freelance and fiction writing w/ Danielle Hayden
Are you curious about freelance writing, but the idea of pitching yourself feels overwhelming—perhaps even terrifying? Danielle Hayden, freelance writer and mother to a kindergartener, is on the show today.
Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard
05. Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard
She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her child. Camisha Broussard, an English college professor, is on today's podcast.
Turning a blog post into a book w/ Hilary Kinney
52. Turning a blog post into a book w/ Hilary Kinney
Tune in to find out if a seed of an idea can become a whole book, what would that process might look like, and how to verify if you have enough content.
Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy
29. Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy
In this episode, Maria explains what questions writers can ask themselves, and their children, to expand their understanding of what makes a story when reading children's stories.
34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy
34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy
Are you curious about writing romance stories, but you’re not sure what qualifies as romance? Learn what makes a romance novel literary and what distinguishes the 50+ subgenres from each other.
6 steps to set realistic writing goals
6 Easy Steps to Set Realistic Writing Goals
New Year’s resolutions tend to fall through. But when we apply those lessons to writing, you'll know how and why taking these six steps will help you succeed with your writing goals.
Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach episode of the Parents Who Write podcast
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.
Crafting continuity: A writer’s guide to style sheets
58. Crafting continuity: A writer’s guide to style sheets
Learn how to maintain consistency when writing a story or book series using style sheets and style tags for easy document navigation.
Healing through creative writing and journaling w/ Rebecca Evans (episode cover art)
44. Healing through creative writing and journaling w/ Rebecca Evans
Discover how Rebecca Evans uses creative writing and journaling not only to reconnect with herself daily but also to find purpose in her traumatic experiences.
Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself podcast
Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself
Making time for your writing, especially for us busy parents, is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write. Enjoy these 7 tips in this flash podcast episode.