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In this milestone episode of Way-Word Writers, Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer reflect on their journey of creating the podcast, expressing gratitude for the community they have built. The trio discusses personal challenges, growth, and the value of fostering connections within the writing community. They share insights on dealing with social media, offering and receiving critique, and upcoming plans for retreats and new ventures in 2025. This episode is filled with heartfelt conversations, advice for writers at all stages, and a look ahead to future opportunities for listener engagement and learning.

00:00 Welcome to Way-Word Writers
00:31 Celebrating 50 Episodes
00:52 The Journey of Starting the Podcast
02:43 Building a Writing Community
04:55 Challenges and Learnings
09:45 Future Plans and Aspirations
10:53 Facing Rejections and Rewrites
17:38 Encouragement and Growth
20:37 Managing Ideas: Notebooks and Digital Tools
22:16 The Perfect Notebook: TUL and Other Favorites
24:46 The Power and Pitfalls of Social Media
28:34 Building a Supportive Writing Community
36:24 Upcoming Events and Future Plans
38:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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