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VoicePenPurpose Podcast
by Amy R Brooks
Are you ready to make your book dreams a reality, but you don't know where to start? This podcast, hosted by author and book coach Amy R Brooks, will explore how to turn your ideas and experiences into a published product. In each episode, Amy talks with wannabe writers, new authors, or book publishing experts so you can learn from many different perspectives. Listen-in on the conversations and get your book started today!
Episodes
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45. Janelle, a published author, brings us into her unique writing and creative process.
Janelle, a published author, brings us into her unique writing and creative process. She focuses on paying attention to the true story within and bringing it to the surface. Listen in to learn more about her creative process and see how it can transform your writing journey. Janelle Hardy is an...
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44. Quinn, a proud TRANSguy, shares how he's learned through his life that living in your joy can also be living your purpose.
Quinn Alexander Fontaine shares what he's learned along his incredible journey of transformation and finding his true identity. As a proud TRANSguy, a published author and an inspirational comic, Quinn is a dynamic speaker. His first-ever book, HUNG LIKE A SEAHORSE: A Real-Life Transgender...
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43. Julie shares her incredible story of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome, extreme mold illness, having to get rid of most of her possessions and how that led her to write a book about it.
Can you imagine your house making you sick? Or being so susceptible to something that merely being near it can paralyze you? Julie tells us all about how she realized she was chronically ill as a result of mold exposure, leading to her having to move out of her house and ultimately get rid of…
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42. Aja, a published author, talks about the importance of sister circles and how women are able to speak freely, in a safe place of support.
Moon cycles, witchiness, the wave of societal changes and power shifts of women and the sexual misconduct allegations, nothing is off limits in this podcast! Tune in as we talk about weaving our lives into a book that reflects our individual journeys. Aja is an, avocado loving, minimalistic…
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41. Tracy is a newly published author who discovered a process of healing and restoration through writing her first book, "What Just Happened: Living the Redeemed Life When All Hell Breaks Loose".
Listen in as we discuss how Tracy's book was born out of a difficult season of her life and the journey to get her thoughts out of her head, onto paper, and into a book. She began journaling to work through her faithwalk and other life events and realized that she needed to tell her story. Tracy...
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40. Hayley is working on "Soul Sparkle Living", her new way of living, but also the title of her new book!
Escape from it all and join me as I talk with Hayley Hunter Hines! Learn about all of the different tools resources and practices Hayley uses to create a magical way of life she calls Soul Sparkle Living and how she's putting everything together in her new book, "Soul Sparkle Living: Your Guide…
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39. Steve is taking his passions about politics and turning it into a book called "Bridging the Political Divide: Conversations on Political Issues Americans Must Heed to Succeed!"
Listen in as Steve and I discuss the transitionary time in our country and politics and how he's planning the formatting and trajectory of his book. His book is about current events that won't necessarily have a conclusion before his book is complete, so we discuss ways of forecasting and tying...
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38. Rashad breaks down the challenges of working on his first book, Happy Hour.
This episode is chock full of breakthrough guidance for those writing books. Tune in to hear a breakdown of Rashad's process in writing his first book and also his autobiography. We talk about the importance of checking out other books within your genre and seeing what other authors are writing…
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37. Sandra shares what it's like traveling for 49 days in the South Pacific on a container ship and how that's influenced her writing.
Sandra, a published author, shares her exciting and unique experiences (like taking a 49 day around the South Pacific on a container ship) that have led to writing several books. Tune in to hear what it was like traveling on a container ship and other stories from Sandra's oceanic experiences and...
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36. Dominique is a published author sharing what it's really like to write and publish a book
In this episode, Dominique, a published author, shares his experiences of writing his first book. Listen in for a detailed recap of his writing process and the steps that led to the publishing of his first book. Dominique Brightmon is an author, podcaster and professional speaker from Baltimore,...
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35. Grace talks about her experience self-publishing and her upcoming move to Guatemala!
Grace is a world traveler and published author in preparation for moving to Guatemala. Join us as we talk through her first self-publishing experience through Amazon. She shares her biggest frustrations and ah-ha moments through the self-publishing process and shares words of wisdom for those...
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34. Elizabeth is writing a book about breaking down the current political climate from a woman's perspective.
Elizabeth is writing a book about breaking down the current political climate from a woman's perspective. Listen in as we talk about the feelings many women are experiencing after the recent election and how she can have a meaningful dialogue with women through her new book. Described as a...
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33. Chrissy is exploring the structure, next steps, and scope of her first book about growing up in Jamaica to becoming a farmer's wife in Oregon.
In this episode, Chrissy and I break down the beginning stages of deciding what to write and how to get started. Chrissy has her sights set on writing her first book about her experiences of growing up in Jamaica to becoming a farmer's wife in Oregon and everything in between. Listen in as we go...
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32. Dena is working on writing a book based on her own experiences and path to positive body image
In this episode, Dena and I discuss feeling good about our bodies and being aligned with our health goals. She is currently interested in writing a book based on her own experiences with self-esteem and body positive work. Dena Kowlaczyk is the owner of Radiant Journey Health Coaching. She helps...
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31. Jeff shares how authors can use social media to leverage book sales to boost your business
In this episode, I discuss with Jeff how to comfortably incorporate social media into your business in ways that don't feel overwhelming. As Founder and Chief Strategist of True Voice Media, Jeff designs custom social business strategies to help clients rethink their businesses from the…
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30. Carmen is starting a Group for Book Writing Support and YOU Can, Too!
In this episode, Carmen and I have a fun time talking about how to support members of a group during a book project. She is an amazing woman who invited other cool people to join her in an accountability circle while they all work on their first book! We cover a ton of foundational issues AND...
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29. Inside the Process of Creating Success with Leadership Expert Kim Albano Models
In this episode, Kim and I talk about all of the steps to take to develop general concepts into a plan, nixing ideas that don't resonate, and then taking bold action. I learned a ton during our conversation and I KNOW you will reflect on your learning processes, too. Kim sprinkled our discussion...
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28. Charique Turner Richardson Wants Her Business Book to be Easy to Use
In this episode, I talk with Charique Turner Richardson about her book idea. As a business coach, she wants to convey powerful information to her clients without overwhelming them. She knows they are busy, busy, busy! This begs the question of all listeners: how can you share your wisdom with…
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27. Master Marketer Jose Quiroz Tells New Authors What They NEED to Know
In this episode, I quiz Jose on all of the scenarios that come up for new writers who don't know where to start when it comes to promoting their book. Listen in on all of the SUPER practical tips he gives that you can use TODAY. No need to delay; start promoting your book even before it's done!...
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26. Staying Open to Book Revelations with Megan Hale
In this episode, I am looking back on all of the writing Megan has already completed on her forthcoming book, Wild & Holy. She is staying open to whatever tweaks and additions she needs to make to create the best book...or books. Things take a shocking turn during our interview! Listen in to hear...
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25. How to #hashtag with social media expert Zerline Hughes
In this episode, I discuss how to promote your book prior to its publication with media specialist Zerline Hughes! She covers all of the ins and outs of hashtags and how to use social media to build a following for your new book! You do NOT want to miss this; it's time to work smarter- not…
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24. Author Sage B Hobbs talks about Naked Communication
In this episode, Sage and I talk about her new book Naked Communication and how impacts relationships. The scope of her book is super focused so that she can deep-dive into the topic with her readers. What is your books' topic? How are you helping to solve a specific problem for your clients or...
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23. Leann Rhodes Talks About Using a Ghostwriter
In this episode, I talk with Leann Rhodes about her inspirational memoir, Rise Up, Shine On. She shares why she decided to write her book, why she decided to use a ghostwriter (me!), and how it changed her life. Leann is very candid about the work and rewards of writing a book. Her insights will...
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22. Shirley Hubbard is Planning an Anthology; where to start?
Shirley Hubbard is planning an anthology of stories about shame that is similar in scope to Amy's new book, Stuff I've Never Told Anyone: Finding Power in the Shadow of Shame. They discuss what worked well for Amy and how Shirley can use a some of the same structures to provide a safe space for…
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21. Ryan Schaaf explains how to rock technical books
Join me and Ryan as we discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing, how to use researched material in book writing, and more. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to write nonfiction books that changes with the times. Listen in and you'll see what I mean! Contact Ryan and find out...
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20. Tabby Biddle shares UN, TEDx and Authorship Insights
Do you want to show up in spaces that matter? Tabby Biddle is working to advance women's rights through her work at the United Nations, get more female representation on TED and TEDx stages, and up your visibility through her group programs. You can learn more about her journey in her book, Find...
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19. Rachel Hinkle Shares Her Experiences in Collaborative Book Project
Rachel Hinkle heard about the VoicePenPurpose book project: Stuff I've Never Told Anyone: Finding Power in the Shadow of Shame and decided to contribute a short story about her own life. The project was super specific and all contributions were anonymous, so it's interesting to hear why Rachel…
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18. Conversations with Illustrator, Abe Kane
I was thrilled to reconnect with my illustrator, Abe Kane, for this episode. We talked about women in the comic book industry, how to connect with illustrators, what your contract might look like when working with an illustrator or a graphic designer, and more. We even covered how to (nicely)...
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17. Angelique Talks with Me about our new Anthology Project
We are switching things up to talk about Stuff I've Never Told Anyone: Finding Power in the Shadow of Shame, the pro bono book project I've been working on since the Presidential election. Almost 100 women joined a secret group with me to work through 5 writing workshops before submitting an...
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16. Julie Reisler Shares her Unique Process for Writing Her Book
You are going to love Julie! She was DETERMINED to write her book, Get a PhD in You, even when it seemed like she wasn't making any progress. Julie didn't know how to organize her thoughts in a way that made sense to her. One day a friend gave her a tool that changed everything- wait until you…
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15. Writing a Book that is Inspired by the Holy Spirit with Lady Rhonda
Lady Rhonda wrote The Potluck Blueprint to bring together women through Scripture, food, and fellowship. After hearing the whisper over five years ago, she fulfilled her calling to write a book that God had placed in her heart. She encourages everyone to listen to the voices that tell you to…
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14. Vicki has 3 Books Written but None of them are Published!
If you've started a book but you haven't seen it through to completion OR you haven't taken the final step and published the darn thing, this is the episode for you! Vicki is a business and life coach and she has a ton of super-dooper valuable information to share with the "regular" woman in...
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13. Debbie Appelman Wrote AND Illustrated Her First Children's Book
After years of teaching elementary school, Debbie was determined to figure out how to make her dream of writing and illustrating a children's book come true. She didn't understand where to start, so she enrolled in one of my VoicePenPurpose writing workshops and took one step after another in the...
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12. Doug Sandler Built a Speaking Business and it All Started with a Book
Time for another industry expert! Doug Sandler talks about how he got it in his head to become a public speaker and how he wrote a book as the first step in his new career. Do you have ambitions that are on the other side of publishing your book? Tune in and get some great tips to launch a new...
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11. Dreaming of Exotic Writing Retreats with Industry Expert Rocky Callen
I'm so excited to have another industry expert on the VoicePenPodcast: Rocky Callen, author, and retreat goddess warrior! During this episode, we have a cozy conversation about the benefits of getting away from it all and submerging yourself in a gorgeous environment (hello, Bali!) in order to…
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10. Are You LIVING Your Book? Jonathan Bodrick's book will someday be a reflection of his everyday life- FUN!
If you're living your message, it shouldn't be too hard to get it written down and published, right? Join me as I talk to Jonathan Bodrick the #FairyGodfather as I talk to him about being happy, loving others, and creating a life and book that easily align with those attributes. You can catch up...
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9. How to Create a Children's Book, Tracy Watland Shares her Experiences
There are times when we KNOW we have a message we need to share! Tracy Watland wanted to share her ideas about kindness and she KNEW that meant writing a children's book. But how did she take a concept and turn it into a real book? Join us as we discuss her steps and how she developed "The…
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8. You Know You have Many Stories, But How Do You Start Your First Book?
Tepsii is a Copywriting & Business Teacher for soulful entrepreneurs and she's ready to write her first book...or her first 3-4 books! Sometimes we have so many book ideas swirling around in our heads that we don't know how to start, or which idea to tackle first! Tune-in to hear how Tepsii can...
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7.How You Can Turn Your Message from the Stage into a Book
What if you've been talking about a topic and you KNOW you have great content that could help an even wider audience? Write a book! Meet Kelly Smith, she was a public speaker for many years before she decided to tackle her book dream. Now she has released her first book, Jane in the Jungle and…
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6. How to Reboot your Book When You're Not Feeling it Anymore.
What do you do if you can't get excited about your book after you started? Is there any way to rekindle the passion you have for your subject matter and book focus? Jennifer Miracle-Best is a speaker & consultant on a mission to help heal the world of ignorance and hate by helping people…
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5. How an Editor can Save Your Book...and become your friend
What do editors do? Do they mark up your manuscript with a red pen and tell you that your draft is no bueno? Short Answer: No Longer Answer: Listen to this podcast and hear some behind-the-scenes insights from Sarah. Trust me, she really has your book's best interest at heart! This is a MUST-HEAR...
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4. New author, Beth Tancredi, shares her journey from idea to published book
Beth Tancredi, author of Pursuing My Wonderful, joins Amy to discuss her experience writing and self-publishing her first book. Listen in as they talk about what went well, what she will do differently next time, and tips every first-time author should know. You can connect with Beth at...
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3. Learn where to begin a book during this live coaching session with soon-to-be author Nikki Tobias
Nikki Tobias wants to start her book, but she doesn't know how to start. Listen in as we get clear on her audience, her book's focus, and how she will organize her information. You can use all of these tips for YOUR book, too! Dr. Nikki Tobias is a life, career, and ex coach at…
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2. Mini-workshop: Start YOUR book
Question: Why don't most wannabe authors write their books? Answer: People get stuck before they even start! Tune into this intro episode and get clear on your FIRST steps. Get your notebook and a pen, we are going to start sketching out your ideas today! Let's start your book! Are you interested...
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1. Intro to Amy R Brooks and VoicePenPurpose
If you're looking for someone to help you turn your idea into a book, you may want a book coach! Amy R Brooks is an author and book coach and in this episode you'll get to hear how she stepped into this unique career and how she works with wannabe authors.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Are you ready to make your book dreams a reality, but you don't know where to start? This podcast, hosted by author and book coach Amy R Brooks, will explore how to turn your ideas and experiences into a published product. In each episode, Amy talks with wannabe writers, new authors, or book publishing experts so you can learn from many different perspectives. Listen-in on the conversations and get your book started today!
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Are you ready to make your book dreams a reality, but you don't know where to start? This podcast, hosted by author and book coach Amy R Brooks, will explore how to turn your ideas and experiences into a published product. In each episode, Amy talks with wannabe writers, new authors, or book...
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