S2 Ep429: August 11, 2025 | Authors and Writers | Ohio Writers' Guild | Wilderness Wisdom

Kris Cala, Elizabeth Enright Phillips & Theresa Estel | Wilderness Wisdom | How these 3 women turned a book into a movement.🎙️ Wilderness Wisdom: From Life Experience to Published Work — Podcast Replay for the Ohio Writers GuildIn this inspiring discussion, we explore how lived experience can be transformed into a powerful written work that touches hearts and changes lives.Kris Cala — life and business coach, transformation strategist, and founder of The Wilderness Compass — takes us behind the scenes of her book Wilderness Wisdom: A Sacred Guide to Healing for the Woman Who Feels Lost. She shares how she turned personal seasons of divorce, loss, and self-discovery into a deeply resonant book blending storytelling, spiritual insight, and reader reflection prompts. Kris talks candidly about her writing process, from idea to finished manuscript, and how to weave vulnerability into the page without losing clarity or focus.Elizabeth Enright Phillips, a real estate investor and entrepreneurial educator, joins the conversation to highlight the importance of finding your authentic voice — in business, in writing, and in life. She shares her own perspective on building a message that connects and the discipline required to see a project through.Theresa Estel, lyrical songwriter and minister, offers a unique creative angle — how songwriting parallels the book-writing process. She describes how she channels raw emotion into lyrical form and the role of truth, faith, and storytelling in connecting with an audience on a soul level.📚 Whether you’re working on your first manuscript, journaling your experiences, or dreaming of sharing your story one day, this replay offers practical insights, creative encouragement, and a reminder that your voice matters — and the world needs your words.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What we’re aboutWelcome to the Expansive World of Writing and Its Many Options for Monetization! 🌐 As we embark on this exploration, let's consider how writers can turn their passion into purpose, purpose into profit, and profit into passive income. 💰💡From the classic realm of Freelance Writing and Writing for Hire, where many authors start their journey, to the ever-popular domain of Book Sales and Royalties, our exploration covers the essentials. 🚀 In these meetups, we'll delve into the pivotal role of blogging in the writer's revenue stream. Additionally, we'll uncover the potential within Subscription-Based Writing Services and the creative realm of Merchandising and Licensing Your Writing. Join us as we unravel the diverse avenues to transform your love for writing Magazine Articles, Manuscripts, and Books into a sustainable and rewarding career! 📚Embark on an exciting literary journey with our engaging monthly virtual meetup on Zoom 🌐✨, tailored for writers at all levels! 📝 Whether you're a budding wordsmith or a seasoned author, our sessions cover an abundance of essential elements: Selecting Your Publishing Path: Navigate the diverse routes available for publishing your work 📚. Crafting Your Manuscript: Refine your draft with expert editing and gather feedback from editors, critique circles, and beta readers 🖊️🤓. Optimizing Your Blogging Experience: Learn the art of choosing a catchy blog name, establishing your online presence, and customizing your blog 🌐🔍. Perfecting Your Publication: Delve into titling your manuscript and formatting it for optimal publication 📖👩‍💻. Blogging Mastery: Uncover the steps to writing compelling blog posts, publishing them effectively, and promoting your blog to a wider audience 🚀📰. Monetizing Your Writing: Gain insights into making money through your writing endeavors 💰💡. Join our vibrant community as we explore everything you need to know to write from anywhere in the world 🌍✍️. Let's cultivate your writing passion and monetize your creative efforts together! 🚀📈 #WritingCommunity #MonetizeYourWordsCalendar of Events:https://bit.ly/KathysCalendarRegister for Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDbt-JDsQCKIuNVvb1828g(Registering allows you to attend any of our Monday webinars -- please attend as many as you wish)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ohio Writers’ Guild: How to ConnectConnect with Kris: https://kriscala.comConnect with Elizabeth: https://runningcreekproperties.comConnect with Theresa: https://music.amazon.com (True North by Theresa Estel)Connect with Kathy: https://linktr.ee/KathyBinnerConnect with Sandy: https://intothespringswritersworkshop.comConnect with Sally: https://www.mermaidtravel.tours