Category: Podcast Show Notes

  • WHO IS TAMIKO NESBITT? Exploring Inspirational Writing for Guideposts and Children’s Books

    WHO IS TAMIKO NESBITT? Exploring Inspirational Writing for Guideposts and Children’s Books

    Exploring Inspirational Writing for Guideposts and Children’s Books will wind up inspiring YOU in return… EPISODE 60)  Emily Brooks pre-maternity leave has officially pivoted into a bona fide maternity leave. Jon Meyers introduces Inspirational Writer Tamiko Nesbitt to Guest Host Stephanie L. Jones  (“The Giving Gal”). Tamiko discusses her ongoing contributions to Guideposts Magazine‘s devotional series. Additionally, we talk… Read more

  • WRITERS CONSIDER: There’s No Such Thing As Coincidence

    WRITERS CONSIDER: There’s No Such Thing As Coincidence

    Plus, Author Stephanie L. Jones Joins Us As Guest Host For The First Time Because… There’s No Such Thing As Coincidence EPISODE 59)  Emily Brooks has left on her pre-maternity leave. Guest Host Stephanie L. Jones  (“The Giving Gal”) joins Jon Meyers to discuss the reasons to consider:  There is no such thing as coincidence.… Read more

  • Understanding Your Self-Doubt Before It Morphs Into Depression

    Understanding Your Self-Doubt Before It Morphs Into Depression

    By Understanding Your Self-Doubt You Can Mitigate Its Impact EPISODE 58)  We further the discussion we started last week about the impact of self-doubt on many writers/creatives. This time, we focus on having a deeper understanding of your self-doubt. Additionally, we talk about some healthy ways to possibly stave off depression. Plus, our book, WRITE ANYWAY,… Read more

  • You CAN Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer

    You CAN Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer

    Overcome Self-Doubt as We Watch a Brief Video with Some Tips from Lucy V Hay EPISODE 57)  You can learn to overcome self-doubt. In fact, many writers, regardless of accomplishments, have self-doubt. We discuss. Also, Lucy V Hay stops by to offer some strategies via a video to overcome these concerns.  Additionally, Lucy also has… Read more

  • Considerations When Compiling or Submitting to Anthologies

    Considerations When Compiling or Submitting to Anthologies

    Writer/Editor/Publishing Consultant Ami McConnell Shares Some Best Practices for Submitting to Anthologies EPISODE 56)   WriterFest Founder/Writer/Editor/Publishing Consultant/Talent Matcher-Upper Ami McConnell returns to teach us all some best practices for submitting to anthologies. And she teaches us some of her behind the scenes considerations when compiling one. OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLE Emily… Read more

  • Meredith Lyons on Writing with Anxiety and Depression

    Meredith Lyons on Writing with Anxiety and Depression

    EPISODE 55)   Award-winning paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy author Meredith Lyons shares her journey with writing through anxiety and depression. If you live near Nashville, you can hear her talk even more about this at The Porch on May 14th! Learn more here! Meredith also just released her newest book, A Dagger of Lightning,… Read more

  • Stephanie L. Jones Unleashes the Power of Gratitude

    Stephanie L. Jones Unleashes the Power of Gratitude

    Plus, She Gives You Some Indie Press Tips EPISODE 54)   Author Stephanie L. Jones is our first guest to ever join us for the entire episode. We teach her some things. She teaches us some things.  Then we make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. She tells us about the power of gratitude and gives us some… Read more

  • A Children’s Author/Playwright Wants To Know What Drives You

    A Children’s Author/Playwright Wants To Know What Drives You

    Plus … Some Observations on Food Allergies EPISODE 53)   Sheila Gunlock is an actor, puppeteer, author, and playwright. She’s motivated by helping others — and it all started at a young age when she dropped some grapes on the floor. She cares about what drives you and reveals what drives her. Plus, find out… Read more

  • How H.H. Rune’s Storytelling Benefits from the Creative Gift of ADHD

    How H.H. Rune’s Storytelling Benefits from the Creative Gift of ADHD

    The Creative Gift of ADHD Allows H.H. Rune to Write with Hyper-focused Intentionality Read more

  • AUDIOBOOKS 101: Emily Norman’s Insider Insights For You

    AUDIOBOOKS 101: Emily Norman’s Insider Insights For You

    Audiobooks 101 for Authors and Narrators WATCH HERE EPISODE 51)  Audiobook Narrator Emily Norman shares her process along with considerations you should mull over if you decide your book might be a candidate for audio. She even shares with us how she decides which books/authors to pursue. There’s a lot to be learned here. We… Read more