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How To Write a Book Podcast

by Massiel Valenzuela-Castaneda

This podcast will teach you how to write the book on your heart with how-to tips, examples, and inspiration to get you to be the writer you were meant to be!

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  1. 258: How To Align Faith, Values, and Writing into One Powerful Message with Larry O'Nan

    #258: How To Align Faith, Values, and Writing into One Powerful Message with Larry O'Nan 🎙 Podcast Summary In this episode of The How to Write a Book Podcast, I sit down with Larry O'Nan, author of Intentional Living and Giving and co-creator of the Andy the Ant children's series. Larry shares…

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  2. 257: How to Balance a Legal Career with a Creative Life with Edith Nazarian

    Summary In this episode, Massiel Valenzuela-Castaneda interviews Edith Nazarian, a solo criminal and immigration lawyer who blends her legal expertise with her passion for creativity. They discuss Edith's journey from aspiring prosecutor to solo practitioner, the unique field of 'crimigration'…

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  3. 256: Unlocking Your Voice: The Power of Audiobook Narration with Robert A. Lane

    Summary In this episode, Robert A. Lane discusses his journey as an audiobook coach and producer, emphasizing the importance of authors narrating their own audiobooks. He shares insights on the coaching process, the emotional connection in storytelling, and the unique brand that each author…

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  4. 255: Rewriting History: Jeanne Blasberg's Modern Biblical Tales

    255: Rewriting History: Jeanne Blasberg's Modern Biblical Tales In this episode, Massiel interviews Jean Blasberg, a novelist known for her modern retellings of biblical stories. Jean discusses the insights and challenges involved in adapting ancient stories to contemporary settings, particularly...

  5. 254: Chris Donaldson: Adventures and Memoirs from a Life on the Road

    Guest: Chris Donaldson Episode Name: Chris Donaldson: Adventures and Memoirs from a Life on the Road Episode Number: 254 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest After returning from South America, Chris Donaldson...

  6. 253: From Homeless Runaway to Acclaimed Author: Guy Morris on Blending History, Technology, and Thrills in Writing

    Guest: Guy Morris Episode Name: From Homeless Runaway to Acclaimed Author: Guy Morris on Blending History, Technology, and Thrills in Writing Episode Number: 253 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Guy Morris, a...

  7. 252: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey

    Guest: Kirsten Rudberg Episode Name: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey Episode Number: 252 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Kirsten Rudberg is an author and ordained clergy in the...

  8. 251: S.G. Blaise on Awards, Inspiration, and Independent Publishing

    Guest: S.G. Blaise Episode Name: S.G. Blaise on Awards, Inspiration, and Independent Publishing Episode Number: 251 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest S.G. Blaise was born and raised in Europe, where she wrote...

  9. 250: Mastering the Business and Craft of Ghostwriting: An Interview with Richard Lowe

    Guest: Richard Lowe Episode Name: Mastering the Business and Craft of Ghostwriting: An Interview with Richard Lowe Episode Number: 250 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest After over 33 years in the computer and IT...

  10. 249: Resilience and Innovation: Overcoming Challenges with Tyler Schwanke

    Guest: Tyler Schwanke Episode Name: Resilience and Innovation: Overcoming Challenges with Tyler Schwanke Episode Number: 249 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ About guest Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA...

  11. 248: Empowering Authors: Navigating Publishing Challenges and Podcast Pitching with Michelle Glogovac

    Guest: Michelle Glogovac Episode Name: Empowering Authors: Navigating Publishing Challenges and Podcast Pitching with Michelle Glogovac Episode Number: 248 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Michelle Glogovac (San...

  12. 247: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity

    Guest: Joel David Bond Episode Name: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity Episode Number: 247 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Joel David Bond is dedicated…

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  13. 246: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard

    Guest: Michael Pickard Episode Name: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard Episode Number: 246 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Michael Pickard's writing serves as the bridge...

  14. 245: Journey Through Empowering Stories with Pat Wetzel

    Guest: Pat Wetzel Episode Name: Journey Through Empowering Stories with Pat Wetzel Episode Number: 245 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Endlessly curious about resilience amidst life's challenges, Pat Wetzel, a...

  15. 244: Mastering Self-Doubt & Book Publishing with Jyotsna Ramachandran

    Guest: Jyotsna Ramachandran Episode Name: Mastering Self-Doubt & Book Publishing with Jyotsna Ramachandran Episode Number: 244 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jyotsna Ramachandran, known as the...

  16. 243: Navigating the Writer's Path: Insights and Inspirations with Gary Simonds

    Guest: Gary Simonds Episode Name: Navigating the Writer's Path: Insights and Inspirations with Gary Simonds Episode Number: 243 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Gary is a distinguished neurosurgeon and…

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  17. 242: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers

    Guest: Venchele Saint Dic Episode Name: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers Episode Number: 242 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Venchele Saint Dic (1990-Present) is a Boston-raised...

  18. 241: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing

    Guest: Katelynn Balcom Episode Name: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing Episode Number: 241 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katelynn Balcom is a teen author who was born and…

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  19. 240: Breaking Chains and Nurturing Creativity: A Writer's Journey with Steve Schlam

    Guest: Steve Schlam Episode Name: Breaking Chains and Nurturing Creativity: A Writer's Journey with Steve Schlam Episode Number: 240 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Steve Schlam first gained entry to the...

  20. 239: Mastering the Art of Writing: Insights from Frank Zafiro's Journey

    Guest: Frank Zafiro Episode Name: Mastering the Art of Writing: Insights from Frank Zafiro's Journey Episode Number: 239 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Frank Zafiro, a retired captain with a background in...

  21. 238: Unveiling Life's Seams: Psychology, Writing, and Beyond with Justin Louis-Jean

    Guest: Justin Louise-Jean Episode Name: Unveiling Life's Seams: Psychology, Writing, and Beyond with Justin Louis-Jean Episode Number: 238 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Justin Louis-Jean, a…

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  22. 237: Unlocking Narratives: The Audiobook Odyssey with Larada Horner-Miller

    Guest: Larada Horner-Miller Episode Name: Unlocking Narratives: The Audiobook Odyssey with Larada Horner-Miller Episode Number: 237 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Larada Horner-Miller is a poet…

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  23. 236: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures

    Guest: Mark Steven Porro Episode Name: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures Episode Number: 236 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Mark Steven Porro, a New…

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  24. 235: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

    Guest: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Name: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Number: 235 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Randi-Lee, hailing from Ontario,...

  25. 234: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu

    Guest: Chidi Iwuchukwu Episode Name: Empowering Writers: Mastering the Publishing Journey with Chidi Iwuchukwu Episode Number: 234 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Chidi, a resilient individual with a...

  26. 233: Navigating the Aftermath: Unpacking Lessons and Charting the Next Steps After NaNoWriMo 2023 [NANOWRIMO Day 30]

    Episode Name: Navigating the Aftermath: Unpacking Lessons and Charting the Next Steps After NaNoWriMo 2023 [NANOWRIMO Day 30] Episode Number: 233 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Massiel reflects on a...

  27. 232: From Hybrid Publishing to Beta Readers with Katherine Benfante [NANOWRIMO Day 29]

    Guest: Katherine Benfante Episode Name: From Hybrid Publishing to Beta Readers with Katherine Benfante [NANOWRIMO Day 29] Episode Number: 232 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katherine Benfante always…

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  28. 231: Crafting Worlds and Stories with Mikaela Duffy [NANOWRIMO Day 28]

    WARNING! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE Guest: Mikaela Duffy Episode Name: Crafting Worlds and Stories with Mikaela Duffy [NANOWRIMO Day 28] Episode Number: 231 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Mikaela Duffy is…

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  29. 230: Navigating the Authorial Journey and Business Triumphs with Dee Bowden [NANOWRIMO Day 27]

    Guest: Dee Bowden Episode Name: Navigating the Authorial Journey and Business Triumphs with Dee Bowden [NANOWRIMO Day 27] Episode Number: 230 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dee wrote Collect The Cash to...

  30. 229: Crafting Authentic Voices and Evolving Through Editing with Dan Henk [NANOWRIMO Day 26]

    Guest: Dan Henk Episode Name: Crafting Authentic Voices and Evolving Through Editing with Dan Henk [NANOWRIMO Day 26] Episode Number: 229 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Dan Henk's artistic journey began...

  31. 228: Rise: From Challenges to Triumph with Nia Rainer [NANOWRIMO Day 25]

    Guest: Nia Rainer Episode Name: Rise: From Challenges to Triumph with Nia Rainer [NANOWRIMO Day 25] Episode Number: 228 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Nia Rainer is an entrepreneur who never learned how...

  32. 227: From Books to a Global Dream Team with Miracle Sims [NANOWRIMO Day 24]

    Guest: Miracle Sims Episode Name: From Books to a Global Dream Team with Miracle Sims [NANOWRIMO Day 24] Episode Number: 227 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Wife and Mother of one, Miracle Sims is a...

  33. 226: Writing Beyond Boundaries: A Chat with Dr. Monica Henderson [NANOWRIMO Day 23]

    Guest: Dr. Monica Henderson Episode Name: Writing Beyond Boundaries: A Chat with Dr. Monica Henderson [NANOWRIMO Day 23] Episode Number: 226 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dr. Monica Henderson is a...

  34. 225: Crafting Collaborative Stories on the Tabletop with Richard Christopher Carbajal [NANOWRIMO Day 22]

    Guest: Richard Christopher Carbajal Episode Name: Crafting Collaborative Stories on the Tabletop with Richard Christopher Carbajal [NANOWRIMO Day 22] Episode Number: 225 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest...

  35. 224: Lya Badgley's Journey in Writing and Publishing [NANOWRIMO Day 21]

    Guest: Lya Badgley Episode Name: Lya Badgley's Journey in Writing and Publishing [NANOWRIMO Day 21] Episode Number: 224 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Lya Badgley writes suspenseful international fiction...

  36. 223: Navigating Change Through Words: A Writer's Odyssey with Jeremy Stegall [NANOWRIMO Day 20]

    Guest: Jeremy Stegall Episode Name: Navigating Change Through Words: A Writer's Odyssey with Jeremy Stegall [NANOWRIMO Day 20] Episode Number: 223 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jeremy is a Life Coach…

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  37. 222: Love, Suspense, & Inked Journeys with Sienna Zini [NANOWRIMO Day 19]

    Guest: Sienna Zini Episode Name: Love, Suspense, & Inked Journeys with Sienna Zini [NANOWRIMO Day 19] Episode Number: 222 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Sienna Zini's passion lies in writing, where she...

  38. 221: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns with Erykah Kimura [NANOWRIMO Day 18]

    Guest: Erykah Kimura Episode Name: Navigating Life's Twists and Turns with Erykah Kimura [NANOWRIMO Day 18] Episode Number: 221 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Erykah Kimura is a passionate advocate for...

  39. 220: Crafting Resilience: Author Terece Hahn's Writing Wisdom [NANOWRIMO Day 17]

    Guest: Terece Hahn Episode Name: Crafting Resilience: Author Terece Hahn's Writing Wisdom [NANOWRIMO Day 17] Episode Number: 220 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Terece Hahn, author of "Attached," hails...

  40. 219: From Storytelling to Global Reach: Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16]

    Guest: Fritznel Octave Episode Name: From Storytelling to Global Reach: Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16] Episode Number: 219 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Fritznel D....

  41. 218: Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15]

    Episode Name: Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15] Episode Number: 218 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the "How to Write a Book" podcast, Massiel Valenzuela shares her...

  42. 217: Aligning Energies: Writing and Conscious Living with Susan Nicholas MD [NANOWRIMO Day 14]

    Guest: Susan Nicholas Episode Name: Aligning Energies: Writing and Conscious Living with Susan Nicholas MD [NANOWRIMO Day 14] Episode Number: 217 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Susan Nicholas, MD MBA, a…

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  43. 216: Navigating the Writing Journey with Chelsia McCoy [NANOWRIMO Day 13]

    Guest: Chelsia McCoy Episode Name: Navigating the Writing Journey with Chelsia McCoy [NANOWRIMO Day 13] Episode Number: 216 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Chelsia McCoy is a Southern...

  44. 215: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 12]

    Guest: Dorajane Apuna-Grummer a.k.a. Joe Donahue Episode Name: Crafting Stories with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 12] Episode Number: 215 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dorajane Apuna-Grummer is a new writer...

  45. 214: Unveiling the Art of Audiobook Narration with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11]

    Guest: Liza Jacob Episode Name: Unveiling the Art of Audiobook Narration with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11] Episode Number: 214 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Liza, an APA member, is a seasoned…

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  46. 213: Joy W's Journey to Personal Growth [NANOWRIMO Day 10]

    Guest: Joy W. Episode Name: W's Journey to Personal Growth [NANOWRIMO Day 10] Episode Number: 213 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Joy W. is a prolific author and life coach whose journey of…

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  47. 212: Marsha Jacobson's Memoir Journey: Exploring Calamities, Family, and Writing [NANOWRIMO Day 9]

    Guest: Marsha Jacobson Episode Name: Marsha Jacobson's Memoir Journey: Exploring Calamities, Family, and Writing [NANOWRIMO Day 9] Episode Number: 212 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Having grown up in…

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  48. 211: Unlocking the Secrets of Rewriting: Patricia Crisafulli's Creative Journey [NANOWRIMO Day 8]

    Guest: Patricia Crisafulli Episode Name: Unlocking the Secrets of Rewriting: Patricia Crisafulli's Creative Journey [NANOWRIMO Day 8] Episode Number: 211 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Patricia...

  49. 210: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7]

    Guest: Katie Lee De Sousa Episode Name: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7] Episode Number: 210 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katie is a game developer and...

  50. 209: Exploring Independent Publishing, Research, and Romance with Jaye Viner [NANOWRIMO Day 6]

    Guest: Jaye Viner Episode Name: Exploring Independent Publishing, Research, and Romance with Jaye Viner [NANOWRIMO Day 6] Episode Number: 209 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jaye Viner lives on what used...

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This podcast will teach you how to write the book on your heart with how-to tips, examples, and inspiration to get you to be the writer you were meant to be!

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Massiel Valenzuela-Castaneda

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