The Resilient Writers Radio Show

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How to Coach Yourself As a Writer, with Riley Lindhardt Sep 19, 2024

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In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm chatting with author and life coach Riley Lindhardt. We dive into Riley's journey as a writer, her experience as a life coach, and how she helps other writers overcome mental blocks to finish their novels.
Throughout the episode, Riley offers practical advice for writers, such as how to set daily writing goals, develop detailed plot outlines, and use life coaching techniques to maintain momentum. She encourages writers to focus on becoming the type of person who can write great books, rather than fixating on publication from the start.

Writing with Patience and Deep Inquiry, with Traci Skuce Sep 12, 2024

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This week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm interviewing my friend Traci Skuce. We get into her philosophy on embodied writing, which integrates body awareness and mindfulness into the creative process. Embodied writing involves tapping into the physical, emotional, and sensory experiences of both the writer and the characters, creating richer, more nuanced narratives.
Traci encourages writers to slow down, fully inhabit scenes, and write from a place of presence rather than rushing to finish or relying solely on their intellect. She emphasizes the importance of patience, deep inquiry, and allowing stories to unfold organically, without adhering strictly to templates or formulas.

Join us for this episode and use what you learn to go deeper with your own writing!
Sign up for Traci's new workshop here: You're Not Doing It Wrong!

How to Edit Your Book, with Gemini Writers Studio Sep 05, 2024

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Editing your book can be fraught. There are so many different types of editing: developmental, line, copy, proofreading. Which ones do you need most? How do you prioritize? And what should you expect from each kind of editor? In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm talking to the editing experts at Gemini Writers Studio to get answers to these questions and more!

How to Outline Your Book Aug 29, 2024

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Wondering how to outline a book that works without spending hours and hours detailing every beat in a spreadsheet? My guest Lewis Jorstad of The Novel Smithy teaches a new method called Intuitive Outlining. Listen to the episode to hear us talk about this (and so much more!) and then be sure to sign up for his free class on Intuitive Outlining happening on September 12th!

7 Pillars to Amazon Bestseller Status, with Meg Calvin Aug 22, 2024

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This episode features an interview with Meggie Lee Calvin, an Amazon bestselling author, coach, and speaker, who specializes in helping spiritually attuned writers market and sell their books. The conversation delves into Meg’s journey from writing plays as a child to becoming a published author and coach for writers. In addition to her spiritual approach, Meg discusses the practical aspects of becoming an Amazon bestselling author. She outlines 7 pillars for achieving bestseller status, which include creating a compelling book cover, developing a strong personal brand, and utilizing organic social media marketing. Meg emphasizes the importance of building a promotional team and doing thorough research on Amazon's algorithms to maximize a book's visibility and sales.

You can find out more about Meg at megcalvin.com.

How to Choose a Writing Project and Stick With It Jul 25, 2024

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In this last episode of Season 4 of the podcast, I am doing a solo show talking about how to choose a writing project, as well as the mindset shifts we need to make in order to stick with the project we've chosen. Let's banish Shiny New Idea Syndrome once and for all!
Here's a link to where you can find the Essential Book Outline resource I mention in the show.
I'm taking a few weeks off now to record new episodes. See you soon for Season 5 of the show!
--Rhonda xo

Your Heart Knows the Way, with Meredith Heller Jul 18, 2024

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This week on the podcast, I'm speaking with a poet and that always means opening our heart, doesn't it? Join us as we explore the heart-centred, authentic and more vulnerable sides of this art of writing -- and enjoy a little poetry break as well!
Meredith Heller is the author of Writing by Heart, Write a Poem, Save Your Life, and several poetry collections. A poet, singer-songwriter, avid nature lover, and educator with degrees inwriting and education, she leads writing workshops online and in-person at schools, juvenile detention centers, women’s prisons, and wellness retreats. Visit her online at MeredithHeller.com.

Sell Your Book Without Selling Your Soul, with Emily Enger Jul 11, 2024

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Writing the book is one thing, but many authors cringe when it comes to put ourselves "out there" and ask people to buy the book.
Today I'm speaking with book marketing expert Emily Enger, who advocates for "good enough" book marketing so that you don't have to sell your soul while selling your book. Listen in as we dive into how to do just that!
You can learn more about Emily at: emilyenger.com

Let It Go: Creating a Sustainable Writing Life, with Chelene Knight Jul 04, 2024

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In this episode of the Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m speaking with Chelene Knight, an acclaimed author known for her novel "Junie" and memoir "Dear Current Occupant." Chelene is also the founder of Breathing Space Creative, a literary studio focused on creative sustainability and coaching for writers.

In this episode, we’re talking about Chelene's latest book, "Let It Go: Free Yourself from Old Beliefs and Find a New Path to Joy." The book explores themes of self-love and joy, topics she had only touched upon in her previous works. The process of writing the book helped Chelene uncover new aspects of herself and expanded her professionally and emotionally.

The book is organized by seasons, a structure that Chelene finds both practical and symbolic. Seasons act as pillars of stability, reflecting the cyclical nature of life and creativity. Chelene reveals that she adapts her personal and creative routines to different seasons, recognizing that each brings out different facets of her personality and work.

One unique feature of "Let It Go" is the inclusion of community call questions, designed to prompt introspection and clarity. Questions like "What do I need or want to make space for right now?" encourage readers to slow down and reflect on their inner lives.

We also talk about the importance of setting boundaries to protect our writing time, especially given our busy schedules serving other writers.

How to Format Books for Self-Publishing, with Monique from Atticus.io Jun 20, 2024

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This is a special episode because I am sharing a replay from my First Book Finish program when we had Monique from Atticus.io come into to speak with us about how to use their easy software to format your books for self-publishing.
During the episode, Monique offers a special deal for listeners of The Resilient Writers Radio Show. Sign up for Atticus before the end of June and get access to their special online course on publishing for Indie authors! Go to: https://www.atticus.io/resilient to get the course.