​In this episode of the Way-Word Writers Podcast, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer share updates on their current writing projects and discuss the exciting changes in their creative journeys as they step into 2026. They open up about their writing seasons, upcoming goals, and how they are planning to sustain their creative passion while balancing various aspects of their lives. The episode also introduces changes in the podcast's release schedule and the addition of new, in-depth content on their Substack to better support their writing community.

​PLEASE NOTE: Our schedule will change to a podcast every other Tuesday and a DEEP DIVE companion article on the Tuesdays in between.

​Workshops for our Substack Summit Club level will be released periodically, at least every other month.

00:00 Welcome to Way-Word Writers

00:31 Introduction to the Podcast

01:34 Hosts Share Their Current Writing Projects

02:53 Stephanie's Exciting New Ventures

04:45 Nicki's Writing Journey and Goals

12:42 Heather's Writing and Life in Costa Rica

17:48 Balancing Writing and Promotion

19:43 Changes to the Podcast Schedule

25:45 Workshops and Community Engagement

28:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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