Happy Write Now

This episode is brought to you by the Character Mindset Planner*: https://bit.ly/2BspXlx Welcome to Happy Write Now by Rebecca K. Sampson, the author mindset and writing podcast for indie and traditionally published authors. I'm really excited to bring to you today an episode dedicated to the Harry Potter nerds. We have a lot of fun going into the history of these characters and how everything could have changed for J. K. Rowling's wizarding world if a few key decisions hadn't been made. And if you are wondering, I'm a Hufflepuff ;) *Includes access to the World Creator's Club: https://bit.ly/2I4hVFc Author Resources: The Happy Story Bible: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp The Social Media for Mindful Authors Course: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd Free chapter planner and more: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join Follow Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/RebeccaKSampson

Our longest episode ever (until the next one 😉)! This is part one of two. Part two is ALL about Harry Potter, Voldemort, and Neville Longbottom (an hour-long discussion). I can't wait to share it with you. New release ~ The Character Mindset Planner: https://bit.ly/2BspXlx (read more testimonials here) *Includes access to the World Creator's Club: https://bit.ly/2I4hVFc Author Resources: The Happy Story Bible: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp The Social Media for Mindful Authors Course: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd Free chapter planner and more: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join Follow Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/RebeccaKSampson

The Law of Attraction for authors - pretty much one of my favorite topics. I'm excited today to share with you a simple definition of manifesting and a few other universal laws of the universe that go into it. This is a simple manifestation 101 look into the topic, so I'm looking forward to sharing with you more of the author mindset work that can come together to bring you the life of your wildest dreams. Join the waitlist for the Character Mindset Planner: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join Follow me on social for more content and fun chats: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaksampson https://www.twitter.com/rebeccaksampson

Talking casually about the hopes and fears of the New Year and how that can feel, especially if your first day of 2019 didn't go as expected. Happy Write Now is the podcast for female 9-to-5ers working to uplevel their mindset and write the book of their heart. I'm your host, Rebecca Kelsey Sampson, an indie author with her first book coming out in 2019. Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaksampson

This is the final episode of 2018! Here is a topic to really think on, the idea that time is only NOW and nothing else. No past, no future. Use this moment for celebration, gratitude, and steps towards a life with no regret. The book I mentioned - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/2CmH7Sw (affiliate) Happy Write Now is a personal development podcast for female 9-to-5ers that want to uplevel their mindset and write the book of their heart. My self-study online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors, is closing. Gain access here: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join The Happy Story Bible is a packet of downloadable worksheets for you to print and use to explore your novel, characters, and worldbuilding. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaksampson

New episodes every Tuesday ~ Happy Write Now is the podcast for female 9-to-5ers that want to uplevel their mindset and write the book of their heart. This episode is inspired by the start of 2019, setting new year's resolutions, and making TIME for the life I want to lead by purposefully letting go of what is no longer a priority in my dream reality. This includes your social media accounts too! You can do anything, but not everything. Mentioned in this podcast episode: -The HB90 Planner by Sarra Cannon: https://etsy.me/2B8ZyIo -Ep 7 - Gratitude and Pain -Ep 6 - Social Media for Mindful Authors -Ep 2 - Perspective My self-study online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors, is closing. Gain access here: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join The Happy Story Bible is a packet of downloadable worksheets for you to print and use to explore your novel, characters, and worldbuilding. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp

New episodes of Happy Write Now coming every Tuesday! This podcast is for writers and authors looking to uplevel their mindset. Have you subscribed yet? If so, I'd love if you could share a review on your favorite podcast app. This episode has to do with masculine energy and feminine energy, AKA action and flow energy. Writing has a certain feeling depending on where you are in the process. This podcast explores these two distinct ideas and learning to respect them while you are drafting your novel or editing your book. Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join The Happy Story Bible is a packet of downloadable worksheets for you to print and use to explore your novel, characters, and worldbuilding. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp My self-study online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors, is only available until December 2019. Gain access here: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd

We have a unique episode today covering a Tony Robbins writing hack. This episode shares personal development advice questions that can be used to dive deep into the mindset of our fictional characters. If you thought these four character and personal development questions were helpful, you should consider purchasing the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/happy-story-bible The price of the HSB will be increasing next year, so buying it now locks you in on the price and ensures you get the next version at no additional cost. Thank you for listening today! If you enjoyed the show and found it helpful, I would appreciate if you would leave a review. About your podcast host: When she isn’t creating fantasy worlds, Rebecca Kelsey Sampson is helping 9-to-5ers finish their books through her podcast, author resources, and coaching programs. Her favorite creation was a collaboration with her husband, their son Jack. Find more from Rebecca on https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com and on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson

Today we are discussing my personal thoughts on publishing and the true question you need to ask yourself about your publishing path - Are you able to be your own boss or do you want to focus more on the craft? Pondering Writing Retreat: https://www.instagram.com/ponderingwritingretreat/ Blog post mentioned: https://seths.blog/2015/03/pick-yourself-and-responsibility/ Cara Alwill Leyba: http://caraalwill.com/ About the author: When she isn’t creating fantasy worlds, Rebecca Kelsey Sampson is a marketing professional and community manager. Through Happy Write Now, she hosts a podcast, newsletter, online shop, and courses geared at helping authors succeed. Her favorite creation was a collaboration with her husband, their son Jack. To jump into her fictional worlds and learn about her author resources, visit RebeccaKSampson.com and follow her on social media @RebeccaKSampson.

Listen in if you want to learn more about our family journey, my writing history, and how cancer helped me learn how to be an author. One day soon, my son will be introducing his mom as an author at the career fair, and I can point to this year as the moment that got me there. Make a choice now, you have all within you to begin. Learn more about me and my work here: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com Buy the Happy Story Bible to help gain novel clarity: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/happy-story-bible The Social Media for Mindful Authors online course is live now, get $25 off with the code HWN7: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/social-media-for-authors Watch the You Are An Author chat where I originally shared this information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mNZgAkJHHM&t=1816s Resources and people mentioned: -National Novel Writing Month https://nanowrimo.org -Manifestation Babe by Kathrin Zenkina http://manifestationbabe.com/ -Style Your Mind by Cara Alwill Leyba http://caraalwill.com/ -Brittany Wang and her Plotter's Life Group https://www.authorbrittanywang.com/ -Bethany Atazadeh https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/ -Bruna Reis https://www.instagram.com/the_writers_journey/ -Pondering Writing Retreat https://www.instagram.com/ponderingwritingretreat/ -Micah Orth https://www.instagram.com/pondiros/ -Kristen Martin https://www.kristenmartinbooks.com/ -Kaila Walker http://thisiskaila.com/ -Dr. Angela E. Lauria https://www.theauthorincubator.com/