The Empowered Writer Podcast

Download today's extra special gift: Focused, Fueled and Fearless. Click here and scroll to the center of the page. In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the most powerful ways that my clients, my friends, and even myself gets back into the writing habit when times are tough. And I'm sharing it with you!  I'm also giving you a brief update on where I've been and what's been going on.  Enjoy the episode! ******* Book your Office Hours Call here. Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

There is an absolutely AMAZING writing lesson inside of the MCU's newest tv show that every writer seriously has got to learn. It's so good! I'm breaking it down in this newest episode! And be sure to follow  @thehero-verse8586  over on Youtube for an even more in-depth breakdown and discussion of this awesome show. As always, introduce yourself and your pets over on: Instagram ‪@bethanyhensel13‬ Book your Office Hours call at theempoweredwriter.com. And subscribe to my newsletter at theempoweredwriter.com

It's so frustrating but it happens to the best of us. You want to write your story. You know what you need to do to write your story. And yet...you just can't get yourself to actually write your story.  That's why today I'm giving you 3 actionable, do-it-right-now things so you can break through your blocks.  ******* Book your Office Hours Call here. Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

I legit think this may be one of my favorite episodes, because this is a question I'm getting a ton and there is a very concrete answer to it.  I'm diving into what you should do if you're thinking "Will readers like my book? Will agents? Is there a place in the market for it?" These are good, juicy questions.  And we're diving deep into them. Don't forget to enroll in the Writer's Map if you want even more guidance and support. You can read more about it here. As of today, there is still some spots open to be a part of the first 20 students. So definitely don't miss your chance for the 20 Student Special: the New Year's bundle (intention setting ceremony, new year reset, and a planner dashboard that you'll love!) plus two private coaching sessions with me to talk about your goals for 2026 and the story you really want to make shine. You can become one of the first twenty here.    Watch the popular masterclass by clicking on the link below: Why Talented Writers Stay Stuck: The Three Worst Things You Can Do As A Talented Writer And How To Fix It In 2026. ******* Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

  Oooh it's a goooood episode today! Not that all my episodes aren't good. :)  But today, I'm talking about my most popular, transformative program, The Writer's Map, and the reasons why I shuttered its doors, reopened them now, and what I hope writers take away from it. Plus, how YOU can be a part of it's big reinvention! And if you'd like to watch the masterclass mentioned in the episode, you can check it out at the link below: 👇 WHY TALENTED WRITERS STAY STUCK: THE REAL REASONS YOUR STORY ISN'T WORKING AND HOW TO FIX IT IN 2026. ******* Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

It happens to the best of writers everywhere. A manuscript...an idea that they love...is kicking their ass. It just feels like a Rubics cube you cannot figure out! You try everything from reverse outlining to index cards to just throwing your plot against the wall and seeing what sticks. I get it. I've been there and a lot of my clients have been there, too. And that's exactly what we're talking about today. You're going to learn four steps you can do right now to take back control of your story and do what you need to do to get it done.  Plus, you'll also hear about my secret weapon in the fight against stories that are whoopin' your ass: my Story Roadmap. It's not an outline or a beatsheet. But something far more comprehensive that truly shows you what you're writing and how impactful and cohesive it actually is. I've got a few openings left for December so if you'd like me to personally build your Story Roadmap with me, go to theempoweredwriter.com/roadmap. ******* Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

It's December 3, and if you're feeling the end of year blues, or you just don't feel great about how the year shook out for you, then you NEED to listen to this! You're going to learn the major mental reframes I share with my clients, my friends, and use myself to save our sanity when it feels like we're just not accomplishing what we thought we would. So grab a pen and buckle in! And if you'd like to work together and do this with me, just click here. As always, if you enjoy the episode, please leave a review and tell your friends.  Happy listening! ******* Help me shape The Empowered Writer. And as a thank you, if you fill out the survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a 50 page critique from me PLUS a 45 minute strategy call. You can access the form by clicking here. Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

  Today's topic is a good one! We're diving deep into the invisible thing that turns a story from okay to OKAY I'VE GOT TO READ THIS RIGHT NOW! You're going to learn the exercise I teach my 1:1 students to really make sure they're storiees absolutely pop.  So grab a pen and buckle in! And if you'd like to work together and do this with me, just click here. As always, if you enjoy the episode, please leave a review and tell your friends.  Happy listening! ******* Help me shape The Empowered Writer. And as a thank you, if you fill out the survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a 50 page critique from me PLUS a 45 minute strategy call. You can access the form by clicking here. Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

Ahhh, the dreaded B word! And one no writer on earth wants associated with their story. Yep, you know the one. Boring.  It's painful just typing that. But it's just a natural fact of drafting. Sometimes, your book gets boring. And that's okay! As long as you can fix it (and trust me, you can) then you've got nothing to be ashamed or worried about. And in today's episode, I'm talking all about how you can tell if your book is boring and then what to do about it.  As always, if you enjoy the episode, please leave a review and tell your friends.  Happy listening! ******* Help me shape The Empowered Writer. And as a thank you, if you fill out the survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a 50 page critique from me PLUS a 45 minute strategy call. You can access the form by clicking here. Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

Alright! In this brand new episode of Hello, Words, I'm talking about the only stat you need to know about publishing. And it just may surprise you.  As promised, here's the link to the survey that will help me shape The Empowered Writer. And as a thank you, if you fill out the survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a 50 page critique from me PLUS a 45 minute strategy call. You can access the form by clicking here. Enjoy the show and please leave a review! Website: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 Black Friday Pre-Sale Deals: Access here. Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Want to get to know each other better? Then definitely fill out the Nice to Meet You form, which you can access by clicking here.   

Oh my, here it is. This one is JUICY. It's all about activation aka getting yourself to write! After all, sooo many people know what they want to write, but damn is it hard to actually get yourself TO write. Today, I talk about a KEY thing you need to do in order to get your fingers flyin'.   And the mentorship is stil going on! I've got space for just ONE. MORE. PERSON! So if you want all the support to get you moovin' and groovin', writing and accomplishing, then check it out here.  https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 I also have my final editing sale as a special summer sale before my retirement from 1:1 editing, so if you always wanted to work with me, now's your chance! Check out the summer sale here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexuvTsoqpANE-WnXYec7rwyWBL80G6UYqjdijgA8-vPWlPkg/viewform?usp=header 🥳 As always, you can find me on Instagram at @bethanyhensel13 Happy writing!

Okay, I love this episode. I talk all about the "creative kitchen" and how it's a great tool to get activated with your writing. It's so fun!  And the mentorship is stil going on! I've got space for just ONE. MORE. PERSON! So if you want all the support to get you moovin' and groovin', writing and accomplishing, then check it out here.  https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/ 🥳 I also have my final editing sale as a special summer sale before my retirement from 1:1 editing, so if you always wanted to work with me, now's your chance! Check out the summer sale here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexuvTsoqpANE-WnXYec7rwyWBL80G6UYqjdijgA8-vPWlPkg/viewform?usp=header 🥳 As always, you can find me on Instagram at @bethanyhensel13 Happy writing!

I am so excited for this episode! I love chatting with my dear friend (and fellow editor and writer) Rachael about our big dreams, big plans, and what we're doing to achieve them all.  We talk: *both of our BIG life transitions!  *our summer story goals, including an update on Rachael's trilogy and my romance series *Rachael's brand new course for busy parents! *and much more! You can follow me on Instagram and Tiktok at @bethanyhensel13 and Rachael on Instagram at @rachaelwaldburger It's a fun, loaded conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Psst, please leave a review. They're so helpful and mean a ton. Thank you!

I'm back again! And in today's episode, I'm talking about where I've been and where I'm going these next few years. It's a hugely exciting time and I'm so thrilled about what's coming! I truly hope you join me for the ride. ❤️ LINKS MENTIONED: The Mentorship: https://www.theempoweredwriter.com/mentorship Limited time editing packages: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexuvTsoqpANE-WnXYec7rwyWBL80G6UYqjdijgA8-vPWlPkg/viewform?usp=header Don't forget, I love to hear from listeners so always feel free to drop me an email at [email protected].  You can also tag me on social at Instagram @bethanyhensel13 And please don't forget to leave a review of the show. It helps tremendously. Thank you! 

🎉 SIGN UP FOR THRIVE IN 2025, THE FREE MASTERCLASS TAKING PLACE THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 11. You'll learn how you can still be a writer and go after your big dreams and goals even when the world feels like it's on fire. Plus, you'll learn the ONE thing you must have if you want to succeed as a writer. It's a can't miss masterclass! SIGN UP HERE. What do you do if you've been out of "the game" for a while but you're ready to step back in? Or you haven't written in years and you're ready to make a change? In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 3 steps that I have gone through myself, plus guided and coached many others with, so they can get back to writing and living their full potential.  I'd love to hear your breakthroughs and ah-ha moments! You can tag and follow me on Instagram @bethanyhensel13. And of course you can always email me, too!  

It's Revision Week! Which means every day for this week, I'm going to be dropping truth bombs and advanced tactics to help you revise your manuscript! GET TODAY'S SPECIAL FREEBIE HERE. In today's episode, I'm talking all about why your edits might not be working, and what you can do about it! And of course, I mention The Revision Academy! It's my love letter to revising and revising authors. I know how absolutely crazy and frustrating and overwhelming revising can be and that's exactly why I created this course! As I always say, knowing how to revise your story is a MUST for authors, no matter if you want to self-publish or query or anything in between. And The Revision Academy will definitely help you get there! The doors are open until Friday, March 14 so get your buns in there! This is a transformative course and it's at its lowest price point ever. So if you want to learn even more about how to revise your story without the overwhelm, you definitely want to sign up here

It's Revision Week! Which means every day for this week, I'm going to be dropping truth bombs and advanced tactics to help you revise your manuscript! GET TODAY'S SPECIAL FREEBIE HERE. In today's episode, I'm talking all about this very POWERFUL tool you have at your disposal right now to make self-editing that much more awesome. And of course, I mention The Revision Academy! It's my love letter to revising and revising authors. I know how absolutely crazy and frustrating and overwhelming revising can be and that's exactly why I created this course! As I always say, knowing how to revise your story is a MUST for authors, no matter if you want to self-publish or query or anything in between. And The Revision Academy will definitely help you get there! The doors are open until Friday, March 14 so get your buns in there! This is a transformative course and it's at its lowest price point ever. So if you want to learn even more about how to revise your story without the overwhelm, you definitely want to sign up here

In today's episode, I'm talking about why I changed the Empowered Writer Podcast to Hello, Words! And I'm so, so excited about the change. It definitely needed to happen. And as I mention in the episode, it is NOT too late to join The Revision Academy! You can go here. I've got a HUMONGOUS special bonus too that I'll be revealing in my newsletter so if you're not an Empowered Insider, you'll want to sign up right away at this link here. Finally, don't be shy! Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok at @bethanyhensel13.

It's a special segment here at Hello, Words! I sit down with one of my favorite people on the planet, Rachael Waldburger! She's a powerhouse writer and a genius editor and I'm so blessed to call her friend. Every month, we sit down and talk to each other about our plans, our writing, our goals and our ambitions. It's a fun chat that I hope entertains and inspires! So join us on our journeys and definitely leave a review and follow us on social! Instagram: @bethanyhensel13 @rachaelwaldburger

In today's episode, I'm talking all about my newest course, The Revision Academy! It's my love letter to revising and revising authors. I know how absolutely crazy and frustrating and overwhelming revising can be and that's exactly why I created this course! As I always say, knowing how to revise your story is a MUST for authors, no matter if you want to self-publish or query or anything in between. And The Revision Academy will definitely help you get there! The doors are open until Friday, March 7 so get your buns in there! And if you want to learn even more about how to revise your story without the overwhelm, you definitely want to sign up here  

In today's episode, you're going to learn two Jedi mind tricks that can take you from absolutely hating or dreading revising your book to really having fun with it! I know, who knew!! As I always say, knowing how to revise your story is a MUST for authors, no matter if you want to self-publish or query or anything in between. And these two tricks will definitely help you get there! I go over this in so much more detail in The Revision Academy! The doors are open until Friday, March 7 so get your buns in there! And if you want to learn even more about how to revise your story without the overwhelm, you definitely want to sign up here!

In today's episode, I'm talking about a simple motto that can truly transform how you write and revise your scenes. I love it and trust me, it's helped a ton of writers tighten up their story, make it more exciting, and pick up the pace!  I go over this in so much more detail in The Revision Academy! The doors are open until Friday, March 7 so get your buns in there! And if you want to learn even more about how to revise your story without the overwhelm, you definitely want to sign up here!

Today I've got a great episode for you! It's all about how to be a thriving writer in 2025! I've been hearing from so many of you that you are STRESSED! And I get it. And you're wondering...how do you keep going, keep creating, when everything feels on fire? Well, I've got answers for you. And as I mention in the episode, you can join The Bold Writer's Society here. You can download some great freebie goodies here. And you can tag me on Insta, Tiktok or X @bethanyhensel13 Enjoy the show!

I'm so glad to be back podcasting! I've missed it a ton and it feels wonderful to talk into the mic once more. In today's episode, I'm talking about why exactly I shuttered the old Empowered Writer Podcast and the three hard lessons I had to learn to now launch this new, highly improved Empowered Writer Podcast. Not only am I sharing these lessons, but I'll show you can you can learn from them, too. So put in your earphones and enjoy! And if you'd like to get those freebies mentioned in the epside, you can go to the website! theempoweredwriter.com. Don't be shy! Reach out via social (@bethanyhensel13 on Instagram and X) and introduce yourself! Thank you so much for listening!

In today's episode, I'm giving you a look at one of the productivity trainings I teach inside my membership, The Bold Page Society. I've been obsessed with it for months! It's helped me calm my anxiety brain and realize I have more than enough time to get my writing done. And if you'd like an even deeper dive into this productivity training, sign up now for The Bold Page Society here. You can also follow me on X and Instagram @bethanyhensel.com Enjoy!