AM I WRITE?

Samantha shares her insights on how to develop the skills required for copywriting, including researching, understanding the target audience, and effective communication. Drawing from her experience as a creative writer and copywriter, she highlights how copywriting can be an exciting AND fulfilling career path. Tune in today to learn actionable insights on how to improve your writing skills and translate them into a successful career. Don't let your uncertainty hold you back!

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Website: cultofpersonality.co

 Instagram: cultofpersonality.co

Medium

 Email: [email protected]

 
About Samantha

Samantha Pollack is a Creative Director & Humanist Copywriter who creates powerful brand identities and compelling marketing copy for founders, visionaries, service providers, and activists.

 Sam’s clients include high-profile thought leaders, ethical clothing companies, intersectional therapists, and the company that makes those RBG action figures. She developed the creative direction, messaging, and sitewide copy for an inclusive athleisure company that ended up on Oprah’s Favorite Things(!).

Ready to learn the key to unlocking greater productivity and creativity? Guest Kathy Davis has the solution for achieving optimal writing performance through prioritizing self-care. 

 Learn to master self-care techniques to boost your productivity and unlock your creative potential. Discover how the right food choices can elevate your cognitive performance and overall well-being. And learn valuable insights into crafting compelling narratives across various formats.

 Unlock your full potential as a writer by taking care of yourself, starting with today’s episode on Am I Write.

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 Instagram: @veginspired (Let her know you found her on Am I Write!)

Facebook: VegInspired - Plant-Based Living

YouTube: Veginspired

Website: veginspired.com

 Check out Kathy's books: 30 Minute Whole Food Plant-Based Cookbook, Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook, Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Cookbook, and Visioning: Creating the Life of Your Dreams in the Age of Intention.

Branding Expert Yamilca Rodriguez has a passion for entrepreneurs who can do anything in this world and is here to help listeners attract the right individual by selling your brand (you) through the lens of human behavior. She also breaks down the difference between theories of Freud and Young’s 12 different archetypes (GOLD for characterization!).

Though shorter, this episode is packed with essential visualization of your TRUE audience and brand. Tune in!


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Brand Therapist by Yamilca Rodriguez:

Jerry Campbell’s 12 Steps of Story Theory

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillebespoke/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamilcarodriguez/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yamilca.rodriguez.71

“It's a lot to present yourself every day as a brand and try to keep the marketing going and keep all the wheels in alignment.”

If you're feeling frustrated and defeated because, despite your efforts to shift your mindset towards evolution and self-discovery, you're not seeing any significant progress, then you are not alone!

As guest Stephanie Hayes explains: this mindset is often a result of a creative misalignment. Join host Sheridan Sharp to hear Stephanie teach how to identify if you’re pursuing something that doesn't serve you any longer, or it's time for a little bit of a refresh. Take the first step to build a brand that is in alignment with YOU and become inspired again.
 

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Website: stephaniehayes.biz

Podcast, Real People, Real Business: podcast.stephaniehayes.biz

Jump back in to the conversation between host Sheridan Sharp and Kiana Krystle, a resilient and talented writer who shares her captivating story:  

The world of publishing can be a rollercoaster, as Kiana discovered during her journey to bring her debut novel to life. Beset by delays and an emotionally taxing revision process, Kiana's tenacity and passion for her story became her driving force. She learned to stay humble, trust her editors, and always seek the heart of her story.

 Kiana has immense experience in refining her manuscript, learning the importance of staying present and mentally prepared throughout the revision process. Her determination and unique experience with the publishing industry make her an excellent source of guidance for young adult writers looking for support and advice.

About Kiana

Kiana Krystle is an Asian American author with a love for lush, whimsical prose and fairytales. She is a previous editorial intern at North Star Editions, former literary fellow at BookEnds Literary, and a Pitch Wars Mentor for the Class of 2021. When she’s not writing, Kiana is either at the beach, performing moon rituals, or obsessing over Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. She loves all things cottagecore, sea themed, and romance. Kiana’s debut novel DANCE OF THE STARLIT SEA is scheduled for publication in Summer 2024 by Peachtree Teen, and she is represented by Naomi Davis. You can connect with Kiana on social media @kiana_krystle on Instagram and Twitter.

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@kiana_krystle

TikTok: kianakrystle

Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popovic

Preorder her book, Dance of the Starlit Sea! 

Newly debuting author Kiana Krystle takes a seat with host Sheridan Sharp to open up about her amazing but at times deeply daunting journey, from self-teaching herself the query process to an unexpected 9 offers even though her story was still in the “on proposal” stage. 

Gain a wealth of insights from her story, like how persistence and self-belief are key to achieving your goals. Writing is a tough industry, and it's easy to get discouraged when things don't go as planned. As Kiana illustrates, with grit and determination, anything is possible. 

And stay tuned for next week with more wisdom from Kiana in part 2! 

About Kiana

Kiana Krystle is an Asian American author with a love for lush, whimsical prose and fairytales. She is a previous editorial intern at North Star Editions, former literary fellow at BookEnds Literary, and a Pitch Wars Mentor for the Class of 2021. When she’s not writing, Kiana is either at the beach, performing moon rituals, or obsessing over Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. She loves all things cottagecore, sea themed, and romance. Kiana’s debut novel DANCE OF THE STARLIT SEA is scheduled for publication in Summer 2024 by Peachtree Teen, and she is represented by Naomi Davis. You can connect with Kiana on social media @kiana_krystle on Instagram and Twitter.

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@kiana_krystle

TikTok: kianakrystle

Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana Popovic

Preorder her book, Dance of the Starlit Sea! 

Today, podcasting expert Lyndsay Phillips joins host Sheridan Sharp to talk to the creative writers AND business writers looking to expand their presence and spread the word about their new and upcoming projects.  

The best way to build relationships with potential fans? Podcasts!

 Let’s talk about how you can promote your brand—YOU—by making appearances, creating easy but invaluable assets, and building authority without condescending. 

 Welcome back to season 2, Word Wizards!

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Smoothbusiness.com/write

Guest Gina Buonaguro brings her unique experience as a multi-published historical fiction writer, both as a coauthor and solo author. She compares and contrasts these two roles and offers advice for where you can find inspiration for historical fiction. 

Talk about the merits of holding control over your self-published work versus the help provided from traditional publishing houses—and be prepared to do your own networking either way! As a bonus, get the scoop from her latest book, newly released in 2023!

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Website
Facebook

About Gina
Gina Buonaguro’s latest novel (and her first solo) is The Virgins of Venice, released on December 13, 2022 by HarperCollins. She has coauthored three historical novels: The Sidewalk Artist, a dual-timeline story about the Renaissance master Raphael; Ciao Bella, which takes place in Northern Italy in the summer after World War II; and The Wolves of St. Peter’s, a murder mystery set at the time Michelangelo was painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.

Am I Write? is back for 2023, and with a new writing topic. 

 Erik Morris Eskanazi comes on as a guest to talk about script writing—specifically, script writing that began as a personal essay (also known as the narrative essay) and how to fictionalize that into a screenplay. 

 Learn more about the emotional and international impact film brings when based off creative nonfiction. Above all, be inspired to dabble in new genres and experiment with conventions, just as Erik continues to do, on this episode of Am I Write? podcast.

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 Website

More About Erik

About Erik 

Eric Eskanazi  is a writer of short stories, poetry, essays and screenplays. He has self-published his work and is the owner of a small independent publisher called Outre Tomes, Inc. In addition, Eric has adapted his screenplays for various video projects. Despite no formal training in filmmaking, he has casted, produced, directed, shot, composed, scored and distributed both shorts and feature-length videos. Eric has also read his essays and short stories through various podcasts that he has produced over the years.

I wanted to take a minute this holiday season to let you know what you can expect from Am I Write? in the near future! What you need to know: YOU moved the podcast from 1 to 10,000 downloads in less than a handful of months. This has launched the show beyond Apple’s top 1% podcast chart.

And the best part?

The growth was organic.

Get ready for season 2 with a whole new group of guests and brand new genre topics.

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