Thriving Authors Podcast

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking with my wonderful friend Greta Woolley about her incredible book “S.O.S.: Survival Guide for Teachers, Old and New”. I was honored to be able to support her in writing this book over the course of my 8-week writing program Your Book Roadmap.

It was really so beautiful and incredible for me to witness and journey with her as this book poured out of her!

Greta shares:

I think you’ll be inspired by this conversation and what you can do when you allow yourself to be supported along your writing journey.

About Greta:

Greta Woolley is a behavior specialist at Miles Elementary, where she walks alongside students, families, and educators to create needs-fulfilling environments that positively support academic achievement while growing students’ social and emotional competence. She has spent the past 35 years working as a front-line teacher in the trenches for both general and exceptional student education settings, as a District Trainer, ESE Specialist, Instructional Mentor, and Site-Based Behavior Specialist. Woolley examines the relationship between your “head and your heart” with the firm belief that they must be synchronized for maximum learning to occur. She also models the power of self-examination and reflection necessary for teachers to always remain in an upward trajectory of growth and improvement. She lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband Chris and two daughters, Julia and Jaclyn. Connect with her on Instagram @themindfulmentor_

Join Your Book Roadmap for the next round that starts February 3, 2025, and by the end of our eight weeks together you’ll truly see yourself as an author. You’ll have the first chapter of your book DONE and all the momentum you need to continue! It’s a small group with limited spots so grab yours today at https://www.dallaswoodburn.com.

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain around what I do as a book coach and sharing three reasons why having a book coach is a game-changer in getting your book written.

You’ll hear about:

I hope this episode gives you a sense of what a book coach is, what I do with my clients and how a book coach can really help you move forward in your journey.

And remember, your book is a whole new beginning in many ways. It's the first step of a really exciting new chapter for yourself, for your business, for your authority and your expertise. It creates so many ripples and you have no idea how far those ripples will go!
Ready to see what ripples your book creates? Join my program, Your Book Roadmap, and by the end of our eight weeks together you’ll truly see yourself as an author. You’ll have the first chapter of your book DONE and all the momentum you need to continue! It’s a small group with limited spots so grab yours today at https://www.dallaswoodburn.com.

In this encore presentation of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share what I do to really soak up the final hours of one year and look ahead to the next one. I don't know about you, but New Year's Eve just might be my favorite day of the whole year!

But I know that a lot of people have different feelings coming up and lots of ‘shoulds’ in their brain - I should have done more of this. I should have done more of that. In some ways, those can be helpful signals!!

Listen in as I chat about:

You’ll also hear the four questions that I ask myself every New Year's Eve to really help me celebrate, focus, regroup, and set my intentions for the year ahead. Download the free PDF with these exact questions listed out and see what comes up for YOU!

Have a happy New Year celebrating! Here's to an amazing, creative and beautiful 2025 – the perfect year to write your book!

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share a little love note from my heart to yours. I also reflect on my daughter's namesake, my Grandma Auden, and how so many of us have no idea how far our legacies extend, the ripples that we create, the ways that we touch other people's lives.

I touch on: 

And if you’re looking to write a book as part of your legacy, let’s make 2025 the year it happens! You can grab YOUR BOOK MATTERS: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours, to help you write the book inside your heart. Part reflective journal, part motivational cheerleader, part accountability guide, YOUR BOOK MATTERS (available on Amazon) will give you a little burst of inspiration every week of the year, so that you can feel supported as you go through the natural ups and downs of the creative process. 

🎁 Send me a DM and let me know you ordered a copy of my book for yourself (or for a friend if you already have a copy) and I’ll send you a digital download of a beautiful printable 2025 calendar featuring affirmations from the book to keep track of your writing progress!

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I address the common misconception that writing a book will take a lot of time – time away from your business and other money making actions that seem more urgent. Spoiler alert: I think that the opposite is true! I believe that writing your book is one of the biggest gifts to your business and one of the best things you can do to increase efficiency and productivity and save time in your business.

You’ll hear me share reasons and examples why I think this, including:

After listening I think you’ll agree that writing a book is the most efficient time-saving gift for your business!

And if you want to end the year by nourishing your creativity, sign up for 🎁 12 Days of Writing Gifts for a joyous, creative holiday season! From December 12-23 you’ll receive a daily surprise in your inbox from my heart to yours. Each gift is a small treat that won't take much time out of your busy day. Play with words, rejuvenate your creative spirit and nourish your wellspring of ideas. It makes the perfect gift for creative friends, too!

Just because it's a busy season doesn't mean you need to put your writing on hold! Sign up at https://dallaswoodburn.thrivecart.com/12-days-of-writing-gifts/

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share three stories from my own writing life of ways that gratitude has helped me.

Gratitude has been the number one thing that has helped me sustain my writing career! Leaning into gratitude in all different seasons has brought feelings of purpose, contentment, excitement and joy. From my journey I’m sharing: 

Tune into this week’s episode to hear ways you can incorporate gratitude into your writing and life, wherever you are along the journey.

And if you want to end the year by nourishing your creativity, sign up for 🎁 12 Days of Writing Gifts for a joyous, creative holiday season! From December 12-23 you’ll receive a daily surprise in your inbox from my heart to yours. Each gift is a small treat that won't take much time out of your busy day. Play with words, rejuvenate your creative spirit and nourish your wellspring of ideas.It makes the perfect gift for creative friends, too!

Just because it's a busy season doesn't mean you need to put your writing on hold! Click here to sign up.

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a sneak peek of the curriculum from week 7 of Thriving Authors Academy about how to boost your writing power.

Beyond my mentorship and the community in Thriving Authors Academy, you also receive video lessons and a printed workbook where I distill down the most essential lessons about writing, editing, publishing and marketing your book! So today you’ll get to hear a bit of my teaching style!

I’m diving into:

What would it mean for YOUR writing life to have a weekly video lesson just like this delivered straight to your inbox every week? Along with a printed workbook that you can follow along with and actually write out all of these exercises to help you not only write your book, but write the best book possible? Then I would love to invite you to join me in Thriving Authors Academy. I’ll help you feel inspired and empowered throughout the creative process, from first seed of an idea to finished manuscript… and then polished manuscript… and then beautiful published book with your name on the cover. This round goes from October 8 to March 29, 2025. Find out more at www.ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about ways to create a writing routine that actually fits into your life – even if this is a busy season for you and things are hectic.

If writing is something that you keep telling yourself you're going to carve out time to do, but it just seems to always slip away with other more urgent tasks that take up your time, then this episode is for you!

I share:

I’m excited for you to experience the joy and ease that a writing routine can bring and the incredible progress that you can make to really move forward on your book!

>> If you’re ready to commit to writing your book, join me in the next round of Thriving Authors Academy that starts October 8th! Find more details at ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com or send me a message.

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with an amazing author and dear friend of mine, Jessica Booth, whose second novel A PICTURE PERFECT SUMMER just came out.

She shares:

I think you’ll love Jessica’s advice and perspective – as a busy mom of four who has a day job and runs a Bookstagram account – especially if you’ve ever wondered how you’ll find the time to write.

>> If you’re ready to commit to writing your book, join me in the next round of Thriving Authors Academy that starts October 8th! Find more details at ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com or send me a message. 

About Jessica: 
Jessica is a lifelong reader and writer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and professional writing before making a career in journalism and editing. Jessica has always dreamt of writing a book, and her love for novels spurred her into becoming an avid bookstagrammer. She loves books that make people happy. Although she grew up in North Louisiana, Jessica now resides in Southwestern Ohio with her husband, pack of rowdy children, and a couple of hounds. They love to spend their time together visiting indie bookstores, or outside digging up worms and transforming piles of sticks into castles. Follow her at @readbelievelove and https://jessicaboothauthor.com

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing about some new routines in my life due to some big (fun!) transitions in my family, and how I’m able to continue making progress with my writing. If you crave more structure around your writing routine – or are finding yourself resisting your writing time – I think you’ll find this episode helpful. 

Beyond creating a nurturing and sustainable writing routine, in this episode I also dig into a topic that’s been coming up with clients and in other conversations recently.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I ready to write my book?” then tune in as I talk about how the limiting beliefs holding us back around our books can give us big insights about our lives and businesses.

You’ll also hear the shifts and reframes that my clients and I find helpful and empowering as we pour ourselves into our work.

As you go through the process of writing your book, you’ll get clarity around your business and your life's work. The stories, teachings and concepts you share through your book will change your readers’ lives. And, if you’re a business owner too, your book is just the beginning of how readers will want to work with you! 

>> If you’re ready to commit to writing your book, join me in the next round of Thriving Authors Academy that starts October 8th! Find more details at ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com or send me a message. 

Resources mentioned:

Writing Routine Checklist

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