Tag: Creative Writing

  • 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

  • Join our March 20th workshop: Drawing Inspiration from the Well of Your Life

    Join our March 20th workshop: Drawing Inspiration from the Well of Your Life

    A virtual workshop for writers of all genres! Join us March 20th at 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific  Every writer faces seasons where inspiration feels absent. What can you do when the well is dried up? Join us for a one-hour workshop to master drawing inspiration and ideas from the well of… Read more

  • PSYCHOLOGY IN LIFE AND WRITING with R.J. JACOBS

    PSYCHOLOGY IN LIFE AND WRITING with R.J. JACOBS

    The Impact of a Psychology in Life and in Writing is Multifaceted and Fascinating EPISODE 48)  Mystery Author and Psychologist R.J. Jacobs has a lot to say about storytelling, setting, characters, motivations, and … psychology.  (And even more actually.) So, basically, psychology in life and writing is infused into part of the conversation. OUR HOSTS… Read more

  • PERFECTIONISM: Why It Blocks You and How To Address It (A Rebroadcast of Our January LIVE Webinar)

    PERFECTIONISM: Why It Blocks You and How To Address It (A Rebroadcast of Our January LIVE Webinar)

    PERFECTIONISM – We discuss WHY it blocks you and offer some techniques to address the issue… EPISODE 46) In this fresh edit rebroadcast of our January LIVE webinar (“Perfectionism: Why It Blocks You…”), we discuss why people obsess over perfectionism, the impact of striving to attain the unattainable, and some strategies to make your creative… Read more

  • MAKING THE MENTOR/MENTEE DYNAMIC WORK with STEPHANIE L. JONES and SARAH VESSELY

    MAKING THE MENTOR/MENTEE DYNAMIC WORK with STEPHANIE L. JONES and SARAH VESSELY

    Our Guests Suggest Ways a Successful Mentor/Mentee Dynamic Can Work For You EP. 44)  Award winning author, podcaster, speaker, coach Stephanie L. Jones discusses the responsibilities, considerations, and fun of mentoring other writers — basically, all the ways of making the mentor/mentee dynamic work..  Plus, you get an extra bonus guest, Sarah Vessely, who details the… Read more