Pen2Plot Podcast

🌿 Dreaming of a full-time creative life but feeling out of reach? What if building your dream career as a writer was more possible than you think?

In this episode, we're sharing…

🎙️ Big news: Pen2Plot is expanding into Pen2Plot Productions — a media company offering audiobook services, book marketing, and social media management for authors

📚 Podcast updates: We're back on a regular schedule this March!

✨ Guest reveal: Our first-ever podcast guest — a genre-blending sci-fi/fantasy author — joins us soon!

✅ PLUS: How we're creating resources to support and encourage you on your writing journey — because your stories deserve to be told.

What’s your biggest creative dream? Let us know in the comments! 🌟👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/

✨R E S O U R C E S ✨

Pen2Plot Productions: bit.ly/pen2plot_productions

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting #authortube #audiobooknarration #booklover #dreambig #motivation #inspiration

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😩 Ever felt like your writing goals were too big to achieve? What if the process of failing forward could transform your approach to success?

In this episode, we’re diving into...

✍️ The lessons learned from a failed writing challenge (and how it changed how I approach goal-setting forever)

🚀 Why aiming for high word count might not always be the best strategy

🔥 The key steps to creating a goal-setting framework that works for you ✅PLUS: A nine-step strategy to help you tackle your writing goals in 2025!

"Have you ever set a huge writing goal? What did you learn from that experience?"

⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/

✨R E S O U R C E S ✨

Brandon Sanderson's BYU Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ

Leila Hormozi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi

9-Step Writing Success in 2025 Workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17up4qnCTiGQba3xfE65w4dOAB-2RLc_S/view?usp=sharing

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting2025 #authortube #brandonsanderson #leilahormozi #writingchallenge

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🎄 Struggling to find time to write during the holidays? Is writing even worth it during the hustle and bustle?

In this festive episode, we’re chatting about...

🎅 How to make a writing plan that works, even during the busiest time of year

⏱️ Tips and tricks to sneak in writing time between all the holiday chaos

🎁 Finding unexpected inspiration—even if you’re not a fan of the holiday season

✅ PLUS: ✨ A writing research challenge to keep you inspired into the next year!

"Are you planning to catch up on writing during the holidays? 🤔"

🎉 Let us know in the comments below! 👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/

Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit

(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest

Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/

WISING UP PRESS: http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html

Room Magazine: https://roommagazine.com/contests/

Boulevard Magazine: https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

#writingcommunity #booktube #careerchoice #christmasbreak #writingessentials #writingtipsforbeginners #christmaschallenge

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😩 Ever feel like giving up because you don’t think you’re talented enough? What if it turns out that talent might not matter at all when it comes to achieving your storytelling dreams?

In this episode, we’re diving into...

🌟 What talent really is (and why it’s often misunderstood)

🧠 Whether talent is necessary to become a successful writer/artist

🔥 The key actions that consistently outshine "natural ability"

✅PLUS: ✍️ An exercise to help you grow your creative skills!

"Is talent essential to success? Why or why not? 🤔"

⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/

Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit

(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest

Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/

WISING UP PRESS: http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html

Room Magazine: https://roommagazine.com/contests/

Boulevard Magazine: https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

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😩 Struggling to fit writing into your jam-packed schedule or wondering if building a social media presence is even worth it for writers?

In this episode, we’re diving into...

🌻 How to make time for meaningful writing sessions

📈 To hype or not to hype? Sharing your work before it’s done

⚡ Picking the best social platforms for writers (without the overwhelm!)

❤️ And some game-changing tips to make writing submissions and social media way less stressful!

"Do you believe writers should write every day? Or is hitting a daily word count overrated?🙄"

⭐Let us know in the comments!👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨R E S O U R C E S✨

P2P Social Media Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/p2psocialcalendar

P2P Submissions Tracker: https://tinyurl.com/p2psubmissiontracker

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/

Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit

(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest

Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

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🖤 Ready for a haunting tale? Today we're sharing a bone-chilling cryptid story, I’ve Known the Rare Fauna, written by co-host (yours truly) K.J. Herman.

Join me as we venture into the haunting mountains of the Kootenays, where ancient creatures roam and survival teeters on a knife's edge...

In this storytime episode, we dive into:

🌲 An isolated cabin deep in the wild

🌌 Forgotten creatures that thrive in shadow

🔥 And the lengths one will go to face the monsters of their past

🎃 What’s your most spine-tingling outdoor memory?👀 Let us know below!👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/

Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit

Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa

Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet

Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/

Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/

PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

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😫Navigating writer's block? Or maybe you're looking for new ways to make your writing routine more efficient.

In this episode, we chat all about...

💪Consistency and perseverance

📈Putting progress into perspective

⚡How to 3x our writing speed

❤️Plus, what we can learn from established and indie authors on how to craft a bulletproof writing routine!

⭐Quick question for you...

"What's been your worst experience with writer's block?😨"

Let us know in the comments!👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨B O O K M E N T I O N S ✨

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: https://amzn.to/3XKfECA

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/

Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit

Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa

Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet

Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/

Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/

PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/

✨ A B O U T ✨

K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🫢Are you worried that it's too late to start a career in writing? Or maybe you’ve been told you’re "too old" to chase your passion?

In this episode, we chat all about...

🌱Starting later in life to pursue creative writing

😊Cultivating a proactive mindset

💭Inspiring quotes and author fun facts!

❤️Plus, revelations on the writer's journey and why pursuing our passions is essential!

⭐Quick question for you...

"Are you a writing architect 🏛️or a gardener?🌻"

Let us know in the comments!👇

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨B O O K M E N T I O N S ✨

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: https://amzn.to/3XKfECA

The Blind Assassin: https://amzn.to/3ZMJF7v

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/

Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit

Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa

Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet

Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/

Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/

PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/

✨ A B O U T ✨

Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

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🥳We're taking a creative break this episode with a birthday celebration!

In this episode, we chat all about...

🤩Chance meetings with celebrities

🫢Scandalous Madlibs

🗣️Testing out our grammar skills

✍️Plus other creativity-boosting shenanigans!

⭐Try out this madlib generator!👇

https://www.wordblanks.com/mad-libs/adult/?p=18

💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/

Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit

Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa

Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet

Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/

Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/

PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/

✨ A B O U T ✨

Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🫢Have you ever got a review so bad you almost gave up on writing altogether? Or how about advice that nearly sabotaged your story?

In this episode, we chat all about...

🧌Dealing with internet trolls

🤬Grammar nazis

🤯Plus other hilariously bad pieces of writing advice that nearly sabotaged our writing careers

🪴And how we learned to cipher through the BS to actually grow in our writing journies.

⭐Join Our Writing Challenge!👇

"Write a story where the protagonist follows the advice of a renowned mentor only to discover that the advice is sabotaging their own work. How do they realize it and what do they do to reclaim their voice?"

💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/

🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

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✨F O L L O W U S✨

🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast

🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod

🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast

💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart

🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible

⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon

✨B O O K M E N T I O N S ✨

Creating Character Arcs: https://amzn.to/3MJ149r

Story by Robert Mckee: https://amzn.to/3XHS7n4

✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨

Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/

Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit

Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa

Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet

Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/

Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/

PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/

✨ A B O U T ✨

Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.