From Dream to Debut: Writing the Story Only You Can Tell | Brigid Kennedy

What if the story you're meant to write finds you?In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer sits down with debut author Brigid Kennedy, whose journey into writing began with an unforgettable dream, and a promise to preserve her family's extraordinary history.Brigid shares how a lifelong family legend about her Irish treasure-hunting great-grandfather became the inspiration for her bestselling novel Lost, the first book in her Irish Myths and Incan Legends series.Together, Susie and Brigid discuss:• Why perfectionism keeps so many writers stuck • How discipline beats inspiration every time • Building believable characters and unforgettable worlds • Querying literary agents and navigating today's publishing industry • The evolving role of AI in writing and marketing • Trusting your intuition when your creative calling won't let goWhether you're writing your first book or your fifth, this conversation is a reminder that the stories we're meant to tell rarely arrive when we feel ready, they simply ask us to begin.🎧 Keep writing...and finish the damn book.Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.Topics include: • Writing and revision tips • Publishing and self-publishing guidance • Book marketing and platform-building • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middleMany episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.Ready to move your book forward? https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/