By Kirsten McNeill
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
Self-Editing Coach & Podcaster Elzevera Albada Jelgersma
My community of writer and reader friends is incredible and always growing. Connecting with Elzevera has taught me a lot about editing and helped me navigate the bookish community.
Throughout our chat, she shares her start in the writing world and how that evolved into her editing career. She’s passionate about the self-editing process. Teaching others the best routine for them to self-edit and why it’s so important is a huge part of this episode.
With her coaching services, Self-Edit Like a Pro Course, and Self-Editing Road Map, writers gain more confidence about their editing routine. She offers skills to help them bring their book as far as they can on their own before moving to the professional editing stage.
For this week’s bonus content on Buy Me A Coffee, she shares her Positive Vibes Only Workbook.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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Elzevera Albada Jelgersma
www.instagram.com/willowediting/
www.willowediting.com/product-page/self-editing-roadmap
www.willowediting.com/courses
Kirsten McNeill
www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten/
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Worthy Writers Club and more special content at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: Jorikbasov from Pixabay
I’m so lucky to hear her story, which started out with discouragement. Then, she found her inspiration to climb out of that negativity and follow her dreams.
Learn her journey of getting into writing and how that allowed her to work through a tough spot in her life. Stephanie and I explore what she loves about writing and what to do when the dreaded writer’s block hits. Not to mention burnout!
She has plenty of inspiration and advice for fellow authors of all experience levels. Plus, we discuss creating your writer community. We even chat about one of my favourite craft books: On Writing by Stephen King.
For this week’s bonus content on Buy Me A Coffee, she reveals special bookish content and fun bloopers from our chat
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Stephanie B. Whitfield
www.instagram.com/authorstephaniebwhit/
https://linktr.ee/Authorstephbwhit - all her books, including the Hidden in Roll series, Goodreads, her website, and more!
Kirsten McNeill
www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten/
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form. www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Worthy Writers Club and more special content at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: jorikbasov from Pixabay
The Writing Myth: Worthy Ideas Are Special & Unique
Episode eight, exploring the sentiment that worthy ideas are special & unique, may just be my favourite one yet!
What do each of these words mean? How can we define them clearly? Subjectivity definitely comes into play here.
Through this episode, allow me to share how I feel about this writing myth of what makes an idea worthy. It’s time to get vulnerable, and dive deep into what it means to be human, confident, safe to be yourself, and express all of that in writing.
This validation does not need to come from anywhere but your own heart. Do you agree with what I have to say? Take a listen!
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” at www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Buy Me A Coffee: Worthy Writers Club and more special content at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
Writing Strength From Within was a powerful experience. Even though it wasn’t the first one I ever tried to write, it was the first one that really showed me what I was capable of.
Join this journey as I explore what the experience was like to create this book and everything I learned. I also talk about my college experience and what I enjoyed about the classes I took, and what could have been improved upon.
Comparing where I am today to where I was, I know how I’ve matured as a writer. There are many choices I wish I’d made differently, but I wouldn’t change a thing now. My journey happened just how it was meant to, and gave me the knowledge and expertise I needed to move forward in the future.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form at www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Worthy Writers Club and more special content on www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: Music by Jorikbasov from Pixabay
Though the title of this is “what is a debut novel?”, the inspiration comes from a writing myth that a debut novel is a writer’s first novel. I may have already busted this myth before, but now it’s time to take a deep dive into what the definition of a debut novel truly is.
Along the way, I’ll explore choices I’ve made as a self-published author and how you can use my knowledge to learn going forward. Then, I discuss the difference between what is best-selling and what is best written. There is a key distinction here that all authors should remember!
Follow me as I explore the pitfalls writers face portrayed my social media, television shows, and celebrities who can’t wait to write their biographies.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form on www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Worthy Writers Club and more special content at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: jorikbasov from Pixabay
Writing my first novel was tough, especially when I went through all this trouble just to cast it aside with no chance of publishing it. I think the important lesson here is that not every piece you write has to lead to publication.
In episode five, I demonstrate what you can gain from the experience of writing without having to share it. Learn more about the inspiration for my manuscript and the knowledge I gained along the way as I researched publishing houses.
It’s okay to explore when you’re starting your writing career, discovering what you enjoy and what it means to be authentic. I look forward to sharing this journey with you as well as more about my stories that have actually become physical books.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” on www.worthywriters.ca/contact
Worthy Writers Club and more special content at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song:
Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
What is this myth that real writers find writing easy? In today’s episode, I explore why this is a false statement and why the phrase “real writers” makes no sense at all.
I begin the discussion with nature versus nurture, then meander through the fields of What Makes a Writer and across the valley of Inspiration.
Is writing really that hard? I’ll take you through an exercise so that you can decide for yourself. As always, I encourage you to embrace who you are and not let anyone else take your journey for you. Consider this myth a phrase of the past. Unless you’re implying there are imaginary writers?
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten
www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form on worthywriters.ca/contact
www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill Worthy Writers Club and more special content!
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song:
Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
Were my childhood writings good? No. But that’s okay! I’ve been writing since I was seven years old. That was decades ago. I’ve learned so much since then.
In this episode, I share my memories of stories I’ve written up to the age of twelve. Pirates, animals, spooky tales, and quirky stories. All of it comes together as I learn what type of writer I want to be.
One of the themes I explore is validation. Craving it from others, especially as a child. I didn’t need that though, as I was determined to continue writing. That’s how passionate I am. Nothing can stop me and only I define this.
Gain more inspiration from tidbits I share, as well as quote from famous authors, then share your own thoughts on my Buy Me A Coffee podcasting community.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
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Website: kirstenmcneill.com (worthywriters.ca coming soon!) (contact, editing and mentoring, services, books, Worthy Writers Bookstore, monthly newsletter, and more!)
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Go to kirstenmcneill.com/contact and select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form.
Buy Me A Coffee: Worthy Writers Club and more special content buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
Writing is a solitary activity? I don’t think so!
I’m ready to break down the barriers stopping us in our writing lives because of the fear these writing myths create.
Learn the four themes that demonstrate just how connected you are within a community when you’re working on your novel. I share fun scenarios you can picture yourself in as you indulge in your writing life. Feel like you’re right there with me in a café and gain ideas for story inspiration.
Connection. Passion. Community. Three key words that describe a writer’s life. Are we ever truly alone? No! Discover quotes for and against this myth, then share your own thoughts on my Buy Me A Coffee podcasting community.
Never forget that YOU ARE WORTHY!
Contact Info:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/editor.kirsten
Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/kirstensworthywriters
Website: kirstenmcneill.com (worthywriters.ca coming soon!) (contact, editing and mentoring, services, books, Worthy Writers Bookstore, monthly newsletter, and more!)
Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Go to kirstenmcneill.com/contact and select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form.
Buy Me A Coffee: Worthy Writers Club and more special content buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song: Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
Let’s officially kick off the Worthy Writers Podcast with a look into the inspiration from my favourite childhood books.
Explore the influences of my childhood in book series such as The Magic Tree House and authors such as Robert Munsch. Without these authors, characters, and my family, I never would have been encouraged to read consistently and express my creativity.
While sharing whimsical tidbits about me and my young life, I share themes and characters that have empowered me in books at home and from the library. My high school band days and Jurassic Park even come into play.
Discover inspiration to reminisce about your creative life.
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Website: www.kirstenmcneill.com (worthywriters.ca coming soon!) Is there a topic you’d like to hear discussed on The Worthy Writers Podcast? Select “Worthy Writers” in the contact form.
Worthy Writers Club and special EXTRAS at www.buymeacoffee.com/kirstenmcneill
Thank you to Becca Johnson (@beccajohnsoncreative on Instagram) for teaching me audio editing. Thank you to Stacy Dawn (@bystacydawn) for designing my podcast logo! Credit for theme song:
Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay
The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.