#32: The Broken Emoji: Writing Through the Mess of Being Human

You know that weird thing your phone does—when you write a word and it offers you an emoji instead? That happened once when I wrote the word broken. It offered to change it to a sad or angry face which caught me off guard.But it’s a true reaction, isn’t it?Sadness, anger. Those emotions do happen when we’re broken in grief, frustration, overwhelm. This week’s podcast episode, “The Broken Emoji,” is a raw and honest look at:💔 Writing in your brokenness – When you're still in the thick of it.📝 Writing your brokenness – Letting the mess come through on the page, in your characters, or in your journaling.🌤️ Writing after your brokenness – Looking back with clarity and crafting something deeply human.Your own heartbreak, anger, confusion—it’s not wasted. It can inform your characters, fuel your dialogue, and breathe emotional honesty into your fiction.***Free resources for you:The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkitDictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictationDictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes