Finding time to write is hard, but it’s possible if you know how to do it. Poet, artist, and short story author Amber Mulinax gives advice on how to keep up with your creative passions while balancing a busy schedule. She also shares a warning to new writers who may be miss out on their opportunity to get their work published.

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After publishing the final installment of her debut trilogy, Kailey Bright (author of “The UN Series”) returns to the microphone. In this first episode of Bright and Ambitious, Kailey and her husband Joel discuss how to set realistic writing goals in 2025 as well Kailey’s personal hopes for the new year.

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Apr 18, 2022.

In conversation with Catherine Downen (@authorcatherinedownen), we discuss her new portal fantasy duology "Ending in Cadence", self-publishing tips, and how to succeed in a rapid release.

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Nov 30, 2021.

“I'm joined by Lauryn Fenwick (@ldaishaneli) as she discusses her poetry roots, how she writes poetry, and her advice to all poets out there!”

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Nov 23, 2021.

“I'm joined by Catherine Downen, the #1 Best Selling author of the Markings trilogy as we discuss how she wrote her books!

You can find out more about Downen and her books on her personal website and Instagram @catherinedownen”

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Nov 9, 2021.

I'm joined by Angelina Vita, the head editor for New Voices, Lander University's literary magazine. We learn about the inner workings of the editorial process, how to publish in magazines, and what to completely avoid.

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Nov 2, 2021.

“Professional Writing major, President of the English Club, and recently published author Amber Ballenger joins me as we chat about writing hardships, overcoming those hardships, and remembering why writing is ultimately worth it.

Read "All the Texan Poppies" by Amber Ballenger here! Start on page 9.”

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Oct 12, 2021.

“I'm joined by Joel Seymour again and fellow friend Isaac Cook from the LU's Writing Center. We laugh as we read an excerpt from my first book ever--a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan-fiction written when I was 13 years old. Don't deny your roots. Garbage is our starting line.”

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Oct 5, 2021.

“I'm joined by Senior Mass Comm major, podcaster, animator, and photographer Joel Seymour as we discuss the revision process, tips for killing your darlings, and recognizing when content is unnecessary.

Play his new animated choose-your-own adventure game with Hilda the Howda here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anbn-64x0cs. “

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This Episode is an archive of the Bright and Ambitious radio segment, originally airing on XLR Lander Radio on Sep 28, 2021.

“In our very first episode, XLR Lander University "2POC" co-host Mei Scott joins me as we chat about the evolution of UNFORTUNATE--a YA fantasy story 5 years in the making.”

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