Repossible

Get Elizabeth’s book here: https://elizabethheider.com #maythewolfdie

In this deep dive, Jordan & Alex break down a powerful conversation between Bradley Charbonneau and author Elizabeth Heider—recorded just before the Story House Works Writers Conference in Amsterdam.

? Key takeaways:

? Perseverance is EVERYTHING – Elizabeth’s debut novel was actually her seventh book.

? Rejections don’t mean failure – What she learned from the books that didn’t get published.

? Writing vs. Marketability – Should you write for passion or follow trends?

? How to push through doubt – The deep-seated need to create, even when success seems far away.

? The “Worst Book Ever” trick – Why imperfect writing might be your best work yet.

? Aspiring authors, this one’s for you. If you’ve ever struggled with rejection, creative self-doubt, or wondering when(or if) you should keep going—this conversation will change your perspective.

? What’s the book, idea, or project you’re hesitating on? Drop it in the comments! ?

? For more resources & upcoming writing events: https://go.repossible.com/storyhouse

? How do you know if your book is “too weird”? Should you write for passion or market trends? When is it time to give up—or should you NEVER give up?

Get the book here: https://elizabethheider.com #maythewolfdie

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In this fun, insightful, and brutally honest conversation, authors Bradley Charbonneau and Elizabeth Heider dive into the real struggles and victories of writing and publishing.

? What you’ll learn in this episode:

? Traditional vs. Indie Publishing – Which path is right for you?

? Facing Rejection & Writer’s Block – Why your weirdest book might be your best.

? Why You Can’t Stop Writing (Even When You Want To) – The writer’s curse (and gift).

? The Power of Just Finishing – Bradley’s Write Your Worst Book Ever method.

? Behind-the-Scenes of Publishing with Penguin – Elizabeth’s journey to success.

? How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Keep Going – Lessons from bestselling authors.

Both Bradley and Elizabeth are featured speakers at the Story House Works Writers Conference in Amsterdam, March 20, 2025!

? If you’re watching this before the event, consider this a teaser.

? If you’re watching after, keep the inspiration going—your writing journey is just beginning!

? Say hi in the comments! Are you writing a book? Struggling with rejection? Let’s talk about it.

? For more on Story House Works & upcoming conferences: [Insert Website Link]

? About the Guests:

Elizabeth Heider – Author of May the Wolf Die (Penguin), writer of a 7-book series, and a master of character development.

Bradley Charbonneau – Author of Repossible, speaker, and the mind behind the Write Your Worst Book Ever challenge.

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NOTE: This is read by Charlie Holiday, the AI voice of Bradley Charbonneau.

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Here’s the transcript:

“Dear Santa, I can explain.”? Embroidered on a Christmas stocking

?It’s December 23 as I write this. The energy I feel this morning is exactly what I want to offer to you.

We all have the energy, it’s just a matter of uncovering it or finding it amongst the dust or clutter within ourselves. I strive to help you find yours.

Thus, this book. Thus, this section of this book.

I have energy because I’m ridiculously and unabashedly excited about what I will share with you in this book.

In a nutshell, this is a meta example of exactly what I hope you experience: you create one thing and it leads to another. Just as what you’re reading now would not have come into existence had I not started with the other thing.

So let’s get that first thing done for you.

The One-Word Book?

It’s December. It’s almost the new year. Some people like to make New Year’s resolutions or create a theme for the coming year. I like a single word.

What if you found that one word for you for the coming year and put it into a book? Sounds simple, right? Just a single word. One word = one chapter = one book. Done and (probably) fun, right?

I’ve done it already (The One-Word-Long Book that Will Probably Change Your Life) and I’ll do it again and again. In fact, I’ll do it every single year. But who cares about me? This book (the one in your hands and the one you’re going to write) is about you.

Do you have your word for the coming year? And if it’s not still December or January, do you have your word for the year anyway? Are you living it? Did you write it down on a napkin? Do you still have the napkin? Or is it more that you know the word but you haven’t shared it with anyone else?

What if, dream with me here, we solidified that word for the coming year? What if we created a book, a single-word book, that was your book for the coming year? Can you feel, can you imagine how that would probably increase the chances of success that this word would become your mantra for the year?

In this section of this book, we’re going to lay out the exact steps to get this one-word book started and finished—and why to do it.

If you think it’s just one word and you’re done, keep reading.

PRO TIP: It’s going to be the Epilogue where the power lives.

Here are the steps to starting and completing your one-word book. Each step will be described in more detail in the coming chapters.

Ha, that’s a trick question: we’re never really ready. The question isn’t whether or not you’re ready but whether or not you have Decided to take action and get this thing done.

Here we go.