Liz Maritz joins Cindy Kochis to talk about the "terrible" terrier featured in the book she published earlier this year. Their conversation shifted gears and Liz shared her professional insights on project management (Agile & Waterfall methodology), tips for blocking out time and recording audiobooks.

Pour yourself a mug of chocolate milk and learn how you can avoid procrastination in this conversation.

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Stepping outside our comfort zone can cripple the best of us. Fear is one of the main topics Andrea Susan Glass and Cindy Kochis discuss in this podcast episode. Their conversation focuses on fear, why Andrea became a ghostwriter, accountability, hiring professionals, copyediting, marketing, and busting a few myths of writing books. There are plenty of take-aways for first-time writers and those with experience.

Pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade and get ready for the pearls of wisdom shared in my conversation with Andrea Glass.

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Dorothy Husen, author and therapist, sat with Cindy Kochis to talk about the many ways we, as writers, invest in our written projects and how mental health impacts creativity. She shares valuable insights and a technique she uses to overcome writers block.

Pour yourself a tall glass of ice tea and enjoy this enlightening conversation with Dorothy Husen.

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Do you make creativity a priority, or is it something you might do someday when you have the time? Cindy Kochis was thrilled when Rachel Kieffer, the Health Nut Girl, accepted her invitation to visit the Pen to Paper Press Podcast studio to talk about creativity, loving ourselves, and food addiction.  

Pour yourself a glass of lemon water and enjoy the conversation.

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How well do you know the characters in the book you are spending countless hours writing? In episode #020, Cindy takes you on a journey to meet one of your characters through a guided meditation. This will provide you the opportunity to sit at a bistro table and have a conversation with an individual in your written project.

Pour yourself a glass of water, grab a notebook, and enjoy the guided meditation to meet one of your characters.

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Deborah Kevin, editor and publisher, shares her insight on how a hybrid publishing company assists writers once they finish writing the pages between the front and back covers. The conversation explores the importance and several action steps authors can do to help maintain book sales after the initial launch.

Pour yourself a cold beverage and enjoy part two of the conversation Cindy Kochis had with Debby featured in episode #018.

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When it comes time to edit your book, do you know what type of editor you need to hire? Deborah Kevin joined Cindy Kochis in the Pen to Paper Press Podcast studio for an educational, and entertaining, conversation about the vital roles editors have in showcasing the writer's excellence. 

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Who taught you to love you? In this episode of Pen to Paper Press Podcast, Cindy inspires you to ask yourself the question she heard while on a walk. This short and sweet commentary will encourage you to explore your elements for a healthier life.

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What do you know about the historical events that took place in 17th century Ireland? Nancy Blanton, an award-winning author, joined Cindy Kochis for a conversation about the book title that woke Nancy from a deep sleep, how her experiences as a journalist influenced her research, and the mission for writing historical fiction novels set in 17th century Ireland.

Nancy wrote, "I am digging deeply, discovering the greed, intrigue, rebellion, atrocities and resilience that took place in Ireland, England and Scotland."

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Are you listening to the inner critic or creative inspiration when you think about writing your book? Cindy Kochis shares the intuitive insights she received when the heard the words, "So, who are you writing this for?" cross her mind. Writing a book is an intimate process of listening to Self and exploring the voices within. This short and sweet episode is packed with pearls of wisdom.

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