Finding Your Voice as a Writer - Russell Anders

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.