EPISODE 39: PART TWO: The Eight Stages of the Literary Life with Bethany Hegedus, Author and Founder of The Writing Barn

Send us a textIn this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer chat with author Bethany Hegedus about her eight phases of the literary life. Bethany discusses her inspirations and the journey of launching the Courage to Create community. The episode delves into the different phases from 'dreamer' to 'the verge' to 'publishing,' and addresses the common challenges writers face, such as stuck-ness, comparison, and maintaining joy and resilience in their literary journeys. Listeners also get an insight into Bethany's upcoming projects and helpful resources available at The Writing Barn.00:00 Welcome to Way-Word Writers00:31 Introducing Bethany Hegedus01:51 The Eight Phases of the Literary Life05:41 Navigating the Verge Phase12:57 The Role of Community in Writing13:52 Balancing Personal and Community Goals20:13 Overcoming Stuckness in Writing27:17 Upcoming Programs and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com