EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 29 MIN
Finding Your Voice as a Writer - Russell Anders
from Empowered Conversations · host Precious Dee
Russell Anders is a science fiction and cyberpunk author who spent decades finding his voice. He shares his path to publication, including the bloated manuscript he wrote over a decade and the rejection he faced.In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:- Russell's path to getting published – and what it taught him about persistence- The bloated manuscript he wrote over a decade – and why he let it go- How he handled rejection without giving up- The best creative advice he received – and what he ignored- His writing process – and how it evolved- Why "give yourself permission to suck" is essential- Where he gets his ideas – and how he turns reality into fiction- Why stories are important – beyond entertainment- What being an "intentional audience" means- The difference between being a writer and being an author- One small thing you can do today to start finding your creative voiceIf you have ever struggled to find your creative voice – this conversation is for you.Finding your creative voice takes time. You will write things that don't work. You will face rejection. But if you keep going – if you give yourself permission to suck and keep showing up – you will eventually find your voice. And it will be yours alone.Connect with Russell AndersWebsite: russellandersbooks.comFacebook: Russell Anders Instagram: Russell Anders Author Follow and rate the show.
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Russell Anders is a science fiction and cyberpunk author who spent decades finding his voice. He shares his path to publication, including the bloated manuscript he wrote over a decade and the rejection he faced.In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:- Russell's path to getting published – and what it taught him about persistence- The bloated manuscript he wrote over a decade – and why he let it go- How he handled rejection without giving up- The best creative advice he received – and what he ignored- His writing process – and how it evolved- Why "give yourself permission to suck" is essential- Where he gets his ideas – and how he turns reality into fiction- Why stories are important – beyond entertainment- What being an "intentional audience" means- The difference between being a writer and being an author- One small thing you can do today to start finding your creative voiceIf you have ever struggled to find your creative voice – this conversation is for you.Finding your creative voice takes time. You will write things that don't work. You will face rejection. But if you keep going – if you give yourself permission to suck and keep showing up – you will eventually find your voice. And it will be yours alone.Connect with Russell AndersWebsite: russellandersbooks.comFacebook: Russell Anders Instagram: Russell Anders Author Follow and rate the show.
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