Writing with Confidence: A Practical Roadmap for Aspiring Authors

In a recent episode of the "Confident You" podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming April Dávila to the show. April is an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach, to discuss the intricacies of the writing journey. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring writers, offering practical advice and inspiration to help navigate the often challenging path to becoming an author. Here, we break down the key themes and tips from the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for writers at any stage of their journey.April Dávila is an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach. Publisher's Weekly called her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, a "vivid, uplifting debut" and the book went on to win the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West. Writer's Digest listed her blog (at aprildavila.com) as one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers and she is the creator of the Sit Write Here writing coaching program, which integrates mindfulness meditation techniques to help writers quiet their inner critics, overcome writer's block, and edit more effectively. She has taught at conferences and workshops online and in person in both the US and Mexico. She is a practicing Buddhist, a half-hearted gardener, and occasional runner. Her second novel is forthcoming.Connect with April here:https://aprildavila.com/https://www.instagram.com/aprildavila/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildavila/If you want Julie's best resources, visit our website here: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe