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The Writerly Life
by hope*writers
Are you ready to take the next step in your writing life? Whether you’re a beginner stumped about what to do first or an experienced writer who’s ready for new growth, you’ll find what you’re looking for here at The Writerly Life, brought to you by hope*writers, the most encouraging place on the internet for writers to make progress. Each episode of The Writerly Life offers you practical tips and interviews with publishing pros to help you skip the long learning curve and put you ahead of the game. The Writerly Life is all about balancing the art of writing with the business of publishing so that you can hustle without losing heart. Listen in and be inspired to keep putting your pen to the page. We’ll help you find clarity to take the next step in your writing journey.You have words, and your words matter. Let’s get them out into the world!
Episodes
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Self-Control: Freedom in Surrender
Leilani hosts this episode of the podcast celebrating the launch of Self-Control: Freedom in Surrender, reframing self-control as freedom found through surrender rather than white-knuckled effort. Four contributors—Tyann, Elizabeth (Beth), Kaitlyn, and Teresa (Teri-Lou)—describe control as...
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My Hope Story Volume 3: Authors Share Hope and Transformation
Host Leilani welcomes listeners to the Hope Story podcast to celebrate the launch of My Hope Story Volume Three with contributing authors Stacey Gawthrop, Ericka Reid, Ramela Abbamontian, and Melanie Wamoff. The authors discuss what inspired them to join the collaboration, including overcoming…
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Kindness: Small Acts, Eternal Impact Part 2
The host interviews Hope Books contributors Jeannie and Jackie about the collaborative book “Kindness,” beginning with personal joy and moving into what it feels like to launch the book. Jeannie describes the process as “amazing” and a dream come true, but says writing on kindness was…
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My Hope Story Volume 4: Finding Hope Through Grief, Weakness, Forgiveness, and Healing
The episode celebrates the release of My Hope Story Volume 4 with contributors Linda, Jessica, Kimberly, and Christy, beginning with a lightning round and then exploring each woman’s chapter. Linda shares how her husband Gary’s cancer diagnosis and death reshaped her view of the fragility of the...
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Faithfulness: Steadfast in Every Season
Faithfulness: Steadfast in Every Season Three women. Three stories. One fruit of the Spirit. Michelle Harder, Christene Kamberis, and Yankele Greene share the raw, unglamorous middle of what it looks like to stay faithful — not from the easy side, but from the hard. Michelle walks through the...
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Gentleness: Strength in the Stillness Part 1
This episode is part 1 that celebrates the release of Gentleness: Strength in the Stillness with contributors Carrie Alexander, Monica Martinez, and Rebecca Peters, beginning with a lightning round about small joys, self-criticism, and gentleness as soft yet strong. Carrie shares how an...
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Gentleness: Strength in the Stillness Part 2
We continue the “Gentleness: Strength in Stillness” celebration with authors Debbie, Regina, and Trinity, beginning with a lightning round about small comforts like hugs and brief moments of grounding. Debbie shares how complicated grief stripped away her identity, how unexpected people helped…
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Patience: Trusting God's Timing Part 2
Patience: Trusting God's Timing Part 2 In this episode, we celebrate the launch of Patience: Trusting God's Timing in Every Season, a collaborative book featuring the voices and faith journeys of nine women from across the country. Host Leilani sits down with three of the contributing authors...
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Patience: Trusting God's Timing Part 1
Patience: Trusting God's Timing Part 1 Host Leilani celebrates the launch of the collaborative book *Patience: Trusting God's Timing in Every Season* with three contributing authors — Stephanie, Kelly, and Tyann. Each shares the personal story behind her chapter: Stephanie on her family's…
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Hope for Tomorrow: Conversations on Fiction, Faith, and Resilience
Hope for Tomorrow Launch: Authors on Faith, Resilience, and Writing Courage The podcast celebrates the launch of “Hope for Tomorrow,” a collaborative short-story fiction collection exploring hope, resilience, healing, redemption, and second chances, now available on major platforms including...
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The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire
The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire This podcast episode celebrates the launch of “Peace,” a collaborative book featuring multiple writers, and includes a behind-the-scenes conversation with contributors Lauren Ulrich and Vanessa King. Lauren, a homeschool mom in South Carolina, shares how...
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Cultivating Hope: A Look Inside My Hope Story Volume 2
Cultivating Hope: A Look Inside My Hope Story Volume 2 On collaboration release day for Hope Books, the host celebrates the launch of “My Hope Story Volume 2,” part of an ongoing series of hope-filled stories, and interviews contributing authors Laura Pettit and Anna Grace Head. They discuss…
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Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season
Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season The episode celebrates the release of the collaboration book Joy: Experiencing Heaven’s Delight in Every Season, the second in a Fruits of the Spirit series, available on Amazon, and introduces contributing authors sharing how true joy is not...
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Goodness in Every Season: Stories of Faith and Resilience
Redefining Goodness: Whitney Driscoll and Joyce Prutz on God’s Goodness in Every Season Host Leilani welcomes Whitney Driscoll and Joyce Prutz to the Hope Books podcast to discuss their contributions to the collaboration Goodness: Shining His Light in Every Season and how they approached the…
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My Hope Story Vol. 2 Pt. 1
Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication My Hope Story Vol. 2, share their stories of hope and their writing journey. Grab Your Copy Today: https://a.co/d/0grHk3mh
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Unshakeable Pt. 1
Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication Unshakeable, share their stories of unshakeable faith and their writing journey. Grab your copy today! https://a.co/d/0aQklCI6
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Love: The Greatest of These Pt. 2
Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication LOVE: The Greatest Of These, share their stories of understanding the Fruit of the Spirit of Love and their writing journey. Get your copy today! Love: The Greatest of These
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Love: The Greatest of These Pt. 1
Collaboration Authors from our newest 2026 publication LOVE: The Greatest Of These, share their stories of understanding the Fruit of the Spirit of Love and their writing journey. Get your copy today! Love: The Greatest of These
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Grace Through the Storm Pt. 1
Grace Through the Storm is a powerful conversation with four courageous voices—authors Deb, Laura, Corenna, and Jeannie—who came together to write through seasons of uncertainty, pain, and faith. In this episode, these women share the heart behind their stories and the unique journey each one…
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Beyond the Battle Part 1
In this powerful episode of HopeStory, we sit down with three incredible women—Heather, Julie, and Amy—who share their raw and inspiring journeys of life after a cancer diagnosis. Each of them has faced the battle head-on, learning to trust God through the fear, the waiting, and the healing...
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The Power of Saying Yes!
A little bonus content for you! Sometimes one small yes can change everything. In this special episode, Liz shares her personal story — the moment she said yes to an unexpected invitation that completely changed her writing journey and the inspiration that came from the Hope*Story Conference....
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The Art of Letting Go
Grief has a way of shaping us—and sometimes, the only way through it is to write our way forward. In this powerful episode, Liz sits down with Hope Dover, Liz Quinn, and Alexandra Craig, three of the authors from Letting Go, to talk about the healing that happens when we put words to our pain....
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Anchored in Hope Pt. 1
In this inspiring episode of the Hope Story Podcast, we sit down with three incredible authors — Melissa, Lynn, and Amanda — from our collaboration project, Anchored in Hope. Each of them opens up about their personal journey of writing their story and the challenges they faced along the way.…
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Rising Above - Part 1
In this powerful episode of the HopeStory Podcast, we sit down with a group of incredible women from our Rising Above collaboration book. Each writer opens up about what it really took to share their hard stories — the moments that tested their faith, the healing that came through writing, and…
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Your Book is Your Mission Statement
Podcast Notes: Your Book is Your Mission Statement Host: Brian Dixon Podcast Title: Hope Books Podcast Key Takeaways: Your Book is Your Mission Statement: Your book reflects your journey, your challenges, and your message to the world. It serves as a banner of freedom and hope, showing others…
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Savvy Marketing for Writers
Share your writing to communicate your values and message to your reader. Does the idea of promoting your work make you feel awkward? When you think about marketing, do you worry you’ll come across as too salesy? In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you determine how to market your…
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PR for Beginning Writers
You don’t need to be a pro to get your words out into the world. If you want to serve your readers, you need to tell them about your work — especially if you’ve just written a book! You’ve worked hard on the words you’ve written, and you want to share them with others. In this bonus episode, host...
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The Liberating Power of Storytelling
You have stories inside of you, waiting to be told. What do you do when your everyday life is mostly dusting and dishes, not writing? Where can you find compelling content in your day job at the office, in the classroom, or at home with your kids? Regardless of where you spend your 9-to-5, your...
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Design a Writing Game Plan
Go the distance with writing friends and a regular routine. Cut through the noise and find a writing routine that works for you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll guides you toward developing a writing game plan that will work in any season of life. Special guest, writing coach and podcaster…
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Let Your Art Imitate Life
Discover how to find inspiration in your everyday life You don’t need to head to a cabin in the woods to gain inspiration. You can find it on a starry night in your own backyard. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll shares three tips for finding poetry in the words you’ve already written. Special...
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Writing Children’s Books
A good children’s book always shows instead of tells. Children are some of the most enthusiastic readers of all! Kids love getting lost in imaginative stories and stepping into other worlds through eye-catching illustrations. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to explore the realm of...
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Build Curriculum that Teaches and Inspires
Engaging curriculum connects readers with your message. Do you want your writing to teach and inspire? Are you looking for ways to expand the content you currently offer readers? It might be time to consider building a curriculum for your audience. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll shares three...
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The Path to Publishing
If you’re looking to traditionally publish, you’ll want to know what’s ahead. Are you looking for a partner in your writing process? Do you have a book idea that’s ready for another set of eyes? If so, you might be ready to determine a path to publishing. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll helps...
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Redefining Progress
Discover the secret to overcoming perfectionism. We want to put our best words out into the world, but when we slow down to “get it just right,” we often grind to a halt. Progress becomes stagnation, and it’s hard to get moving again. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers a jolt of...
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Clarifying Your Vision
Develop an elevator pitch for your work and see your goals take shape. Are you struggling to keep your new year’s resolutions? Is your enthusiasm for your next writing project starting to fade with the busyness of daily life? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you clarify your vision for...
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Bake Passion Into Your Work
Much like cooking, writing requires equal amounts of passion and discipline. There may be joy in cooking and writing, but we’ve all known — at one time or another — the drudgery of the tasks too. How do we maintain enthusiasm for our work in the midst of everyday tasks? In this episode, host...
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Collaborate To Write Your Book
Write better when you link arms with others. Do you wish the writing life wasn’t so lonely? It doesn’t have to be. Consider collaboration as the next step in your writing journey. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores how to collaborate with other writers and industry professionals to get...
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Your Membership Questions Answered
Have a question about hope*writers? We’ve got you covered. Hope*writers is open to new members today through Friday, January 28th! In this bonus episode of The Writerly Life, host Clarissa Moll answers your top questions about what life looks like in the hope*writers community, and lifetime...
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How To Develop Writing Habits
The habits you form will keep readers captivated until the very last page. It’s a new year and a great time to set new intentions for your writing life. In this bonus episode of The Writerly Life, host Clarissa Moll invites you to consider how you can develop new habits — or revive old ones! — as...
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How To Go Further With a Coach
Coaching can encourage you on your writing journey and help direct your next steps toward reaching your goals. Whether you’re just starting on the writing journey or you’ve got a book proposal in hand, it may be time to consider how a coach can help you reach your goals. In this week’s episode,...
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How To Get Ready for a Publisher
You’ve got a message to share and a manuscript to prove it. What’s your next step? As a writer, there may come a point in your journey when you look at your work and say, “I think I’ve got a book here.” What comes next? Whether you’re just starting a book outline or you’ve written a full...
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How To Move from Book 1 to Book 2
When you’ve finished a writing project, what do you do next? Writing a book is an ambitious goal, so what do you do when you achieve it? After the celebration, how do you chart a path forward in your writing life? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores what you need to build a writing life...
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How To Protect Your Work
Become a savvy writer by learning how to protect your work from legal issues. Do you know the difference between a copyright and a trademark? Are you familiar with the guidelines for quoting someone else’s work? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers you an introduction to the legal matters...
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How To Market Your Work
When done well, marketing is less about self-promotion and more about serving your reader. Are you ready to market your work? Want to get the inside scoop on the strategies you need to get your words out into the world? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll gives you a sneak peek into the world of...
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How to Publish a Book
Discover eight steps to take your writing from an idea to a published book. Do you want to move your writing from drafts on your computer to a published book on the shelf? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll demystifies the path to publication with wisdom from editor Al Hsu and literary agent…
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How To Turn Your Journal into a Book
Your next great book idea may be hidden inside the pages of your journals! As a writer, you’ve probably found journaling helpful at different points in your life. Perhaps you’re an avid chronicler of your thoughts and feelings. It may surprise you to learn you could find your next great book idea...
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How To Write Memoir
Your life provides ample content for creative storytelling. Learn key tips for shaping your stories into a memoir. Whether you’ve lived an extraordinary life or you want to capture the beauty of everyday experiences, your life contains plenty of stories waiting to be told. Perhaps, memoir is the...
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How To Start a Podcast
Are you a writer who wants to learn to podcast but you don’t know where to start? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to expand the reach of your message by considering starting a podcast. Special guest, podcast producer and coach, Alana Dawson shares her six-step process for turning…
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How Do I Become a Speaker?
Have people in your life told you they’d love to hear you speak? Do you write and discover you have an inkling to say those words out loud? Maybe it’s time to add speaking to your writing life. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll delivers practical advice on how to integrate speaking with your...
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Fall into a Writing Routine
The change of seasons can mean new shifts to our writing routines. Whether you’ve got more time to write this fall or less, you may need to adjust your life to make space for writing. The arrival of fall can bring renewed creativity and focus! In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll shares how...
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Are you ready to take the next step in your writing life? Whether you’re a beginner stumped about what to do first or an experienced writer who’s ready for new growth, you’ll find what you’re looking for here at The Writerly Life, brought to you by hope*writers, the most encouraging place on the internet for writers to make progress. Each episode of The Writerly Life offers you practical tips and interviews with publishing pros to help you skip the long learning curve and put you ahead of the game. The Writerly Life is all about balancing the art of writing with the business of publishing so that you can hustle without losing heart. Listen in and be inspired to keep putting your pen to the page. We’ll help you find clarity to take the next step in your writing journey.You have words, and your words matter. Let’s get them out into the world!
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