The Way You Write

Guest Trevor Martens joins this episode to discuss the power of perspective in our lives and writing, and what to do when the path ahead is unclear. We discuss the stories we tell ourselves, and explore how to rewrite them to move forward with more courage, determination, and hope.

Trevor Martens is an educator, editor, coach, workshop facilitator, and founder of I Help You Write Things, a supportive writing community built around helping writers navigate resistance, develop persistence, and give themselves permission to write.After 16 years as a professional teacher, Trevor left the classroom to help writers build confidence, strengthen their craft, and create sustainable writing practices. Through workshops, coaching, editing, Writers Camps, and The Write Things Community, he has supported hundreds of writers at different stages of their creative process.Based in Manitoba, Canada, Trevor enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, getting outdoors, watching live comedy, and playing table tennis.

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How do you find the readers that will become your ride or dies? Guest Nadine Shaw joins this episode to discuss creating a values-aligned brand that attracts your audience without people-pleasing, oversharing, or shutting down.

Here's a link to the IG video I referenced in this episode that I recorded after my agent rejection: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMInXSJRQ45/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&obrf=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

About Nadine:

Nadine Shaw is a developmental editor and writer specializing in fantasy, romance, LGBTQ+, and contemporary fiction. Since 2018, authors and writing consultants have sought her out for her thorough feedback and famously detailed 80-page editorial letters. Clients call her their book baby's fairy godmother. She's a passionate advocate for human rights, whimsy, and Mothman, in roughly that order.

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https://www.bookishnadine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yourbooksfairygodmother/

In an attention economy where we’re rewarded for numbing out, creating art is an act of resistance. Guest Josh Czuba joins this episode to share practical tips to reset the mind, reconnect with writing, and ultimately reclaim our humanity.

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joshczuba.com

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There are many different kinds of writing mentors—and not all of them will be a good fit for you. On this episode, we explore the difference between a mentor that doesn’t get you and one who makes your work even more YOU.

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When our old piano was recently tuned, the piano tuner said something that I felt applied beautifully to writers too.

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Writing is challenging, but it doesn't have to feel impossible. This episode explores what you may have tried, why it hasn't worked for you, and will show you a different path—one that is authentic, sustainable, and joyful.

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This solo episode comes to you in a rare, late-night appearance. I share two poems that I wrote years ago: the first one was written from a desire to impress, and the second from the desire to experience.

Developmental editor Victoria Jane joins this episode to discuss how to develop a character that readers want to cheer on, even those that aren’t necessarily “good.” We also chat about what it means to be a writer worth cheering for, and how sensitivity is a strength in storytelling.

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https://www.instagram.com/editsbyvictoriajane/

https://www.victoriajaneeditorial.com/

Coming back after a summer break with some thoughts about the importance of setting yourself up for success instead of chasing or running after it.

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Emily Reuschel joins this episode to talk about how to take imperfect, unglamorous action to build momentum towards your goals, and how to make space for big dreams even in a small town.

Emily Reuschel is a speaker, facilitator, and mentor to women who are done performing and who are ready to become. Through her immersive retreats, deep-rooted masterminds, private mentorship, and the Wild & Waking podcast —she guides wild & waking women back to the voice of their own knowing.

https://www.instagram.com/emilyreuschel/

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