Kate Schatz is the New York Times-bestselling author of "Rad American Women A-Z" and "Rad Women Worldwide". Her books introduce readers to a list of powerful female role models and change-makers. From activists and artists, to scientists and rock stars, Kate highlights brave women who’ve impacted and altered our history for the better. I am so grateful for books like these.

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In addition to delving into detail about the inspiration that led her to writing her books, we discuss her collaborative relationship with the illustrator of her books, Miriam Klein Stahl. Kate also walks us through what the heavy research process was like, and which of the women’s stories surprised her most during the research phase.

Further into our conversation, Kate gives really solid and helpful advice on rediscovering yourself and owning your identity in motherhood. We continued to discuss the importance of joining a writing community to inspire your craft and create accountability for yourself, how to gain the courage to claim yourself as a writer, and she shares her strategy on finding literary agents who are the perfect fit for your writing.

Say 'Hi' to Kate on Twitter and check out the books/resources mentioned in her episode over at her shownotes page by clicking here!

Happy listening!

Xo

Yin

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“Don’t be afraid to talk about yourself as a writer.” -Kate Schatz (Click to tweet)

“Trust your intuition. Trust that you’re good at what you do, otherwise you wouldn’t be doing it.” -Kate Schatz (Click to tweet)

“I understand my process; it’s kind of messy. I just start writing and it takes shape at some point.” -Kate Schatz (Click to tweet)

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE: 

• Kate walks us through the inspiration that led her to writing her books
• She shares what it’s like working with her illustrator Miriam Klein Stahl and having a collaborative relationship
• The importance of joining a writing community to inspire your craft and create accountability for yourself
• How to gain the courage to claim yourself as a writer
• How to find yourself again and own your identity in motherhood
• Kate’s strategy on finding literary agents who are the perfect fit for your writing