Ep. 015: Writing Through the Messy Middle with Elizabeth Wilson

In this part-conversation, part-coaching episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Wilson to chat about writing through the messy middle. Elizabeth opens up about the emotional journey behind her upcoming debut memoir Lonely Girl, which explores themes of identity loss, divorce, sobriety, and motherhood in the midst of personal upheaval. We dive into why she believes telling your story matters — especially for women holding untold truths — and how writing from vulnerability can be a healing, empowering process.And in the final part of our chat, I jump into coaching mode and we explore ways to convert her loyal podcast listeners into email subscribers — and what might be missing from her current lead magnet strategy.Whether you're a writer, mother, or creative entrepreneur navigating your own "messy middle," this episode is full of heart, honesty, and actionable takeaways you won’t want to miss.Resources: Learn more about the Memoir Master Plan Cohort Connect with Elizabeth  website: https://www.elizabethcwilson.com/monthly newsletter: elizabeth-c-wilson-author.kit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewilsonwritesPodcast: https://inspiredwritercollectivepodcast.buzzsprout.comAbout Elizabeth:Elizabeth Wilson is a memoir writer, coach, podcaster, and mom living in Colorado. Since December 2023, Elizabeth has been co-hosting a weekly writing podcast, the Inspired Writer Collective, where you’ll learn how to deepen your characters, hone your authentic storytelling style, and strengthen your writing muscles by exploring books in and out of your own genre.Elizabeth's debut memoir, Lonely Girl, will be published in early 2026 and digs into her feelings of isolation during career changes, sobriety, and divorce. Her vulnerability and openness in sharing her story will not only give you a glimpse into her experience but will help enlighten your own.Support the showIG: @livewhollyyou1:1 CoachingAlllll the goods