EPISODE · Jul 4, 2023 · 24 MIN
47. Shifting the needle from dreaming to writing
from Embracing the Fiction Author Journey · host Erin P.T. Canning
One year ago, I released my first podcast episodes. Since then, I have had the privilege of speaking with 26 other writers who have shared their lessons learned and inspired more parents and writers to pursue their writing dreams.I've noticed some reoccurring themes among my guests and myself, choices and ways of thinking that shift the needle from dreaming about writing to taking action. So, I've compiled these clips with the hope that when you're done listening to this, you not only will know you can do this too, but you'll also pick up a pen or sit down at a keyboard and write.Topics discussed in this episode: Nancy McCabe on shaping her life around writingDominique Snedeker on letting us be ourselvesSara Burnett on writing and parenting simultaneouslyAmanda Schiller on teaching herself writingMelissa Puritis on taking herself off the shelfGina Colgrove on writing fearlesslyEsme Iris on finding the right supportLinnea March on fighting self-doubtCamisha Broussard on transparency and judgmentConnect with Parents Who Write: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parentswhowriteFacebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite Book a free 30-minute consultation call: https://calendly.com/parentswhowrite/30min-meeting Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor
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One year ago, I released my first podcast episodes. Since then, I have had the privilege of speaking with 26 other writers who have shared their lessons learned and inspired more parents and writers to pursue their writing dreams. I've noticed some reoccurring themes among my guests and myself, choices and ways of thinking that shift the needle from dreaming about writing to taking action. So, I've compiled these clips with the hope that when you're done listening to this, you not onl...
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