In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I interview Cassie Newell, an award-winning YA fantasy author and certified fiction book coach. 

We chat about how we both came to embrace writing later in life, our struggles with perfectionism, and the importance of ideation and story development. 

Cassie shares her journey from struggling with a learning disability to becoming a published author and book coach, detailing the processes and mental shifts that helped her succeed. 

We discuss practical tips to approach story development, manage accountability, and incorporate life experience into writing. 

This episode will help you embrace your unique creative path and find joy in the process! 

00:00 Embracing Late Bloomers in Writing

00:37 Introducing the Write it Scared Podcast

01:44 Cassie Newell: From Reader to Award-Winning Author

02:50 The Journey of Writing and Coaching

04:48 Crafting the Unwanted Series: A YA Fantasy Journey

15:59 Ideation and Story Development: Tips for Writers

20:48 Unlocking Creativity: The Simple 3S Structure

22:55 Overcoming the Fear of Imperfection

27:19 Embracing the Writing Process: Flexibility and Accountability

31:55 Navigating the Publishing Journey: From Perfection to Publication

34:04 Inspiration for Late Bloomers in Writing

36:38 Current Projects and Future Aspirations

38:06 Connecting with the Community: Where to Find More

Sassy Writing Coach (www.sassywritingcoach.com):

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/SassyWritingCoach

**Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/sassywritingcoach/

**TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@sassywritingcoach

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@sassywritingcoach

Non-Fiction Books: 

https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/books

Writer Fuel 

Spark & Start Your Story

FICTION AUTHOR:

Links for C. M. Newell (www.authorcmnewell.com):

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/authorsassycassie

**Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/autho

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