WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz

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I'm wearing my "How to Spot a Hero" Spider-Man T-shirt as I record this episode. YOU are the hero! And you can be the person who is the hero to someone else! You can be the person who writes a book that changes people's lives. Even just one life changed would be worth our time. Are you willing to keep working at it and make the world a better place?

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Our guest today is award-winning author https://www.susanmaywarren.com/ (Susan May Warren) teaching us how to write a series.

There are several kinds of series and first Susie May explains them all. Then she shows us how to write a compelling series that readers can't stop reading. Plus she gives us a fantastic tip that we can use to help readers jump into a longer series.

Click below to get the wonderful handout Susie May gave us! And be sure to check out https://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Sky-King-Ranch-Book-ebook/dp/B09B2NBPXT/ (Sunrise), her latest book one in a series and one of the books we used for some of the examples, as well as https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LWVBB5X (Sunburst) (June 7, 2022) and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V6XDK3S (Sundown) (Nov 1, 2022) to see how she puts a series together. (Also great books! I've read the first and preordered the others.)

https://podcast.writenowworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Building-a-powerful-series-Susan-May-Warren.pdf (Building a Powerful Series handout)

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It's the second quarter of the year -- how is your writing going? Where are you in meeting the goals you set for yourself a few months ago? Here are some tips for getting more done this quarter...and maybe more done for the rest of the year! Good luck!

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In 2022, we're taking a direction change with the podcast and, instead of bringing you 50+ interviews during the year, you'll get 8-10 full-on teaching episodes. These are sessions you normally could only hear at a writers conference, about an hour long and full of practical advice to improve your writing and advance your career.

Today's guest teacher is best-selling historical author http://www.amandacabot.com/ (Amanda Cabot). Amanda explains about the different kinds of historical fiction with tips on how to write them well. Her latest novel, The Spark of Love, just released on March 1 and is available everywhere books are sold including https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/381270 (Baker Book House) (https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/381270, where you can find discounted pricing on paperbacks). Learn more about Amanda and her books at http://www.amandacabot.com/ (her website) (http://www.amandacabot.com/).

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When there's so much going on in the world, it can be easy to feel like there's little to nothing you can do to make a difference. But there are lots of things that you could do.

In this episode I mentioned that City Hearts Sweden (https://www.cityheartssweden.org/ukraine (https://www.cityheartssweden.org/ukraine)) is doing a lot to help Ukrainians near the border and those seeking refuge in Sweden.

I also noted that there are lots of organizations near you, wherever you live, that could use some help. For example, my sister runs a 501(c)3 charity in Michigan called CHUM Therapeutic Riding. During the pandemic, they couldn't always be open for their clients but the horses still have to eat every day. If you'd like to help feed a horse, you could donate to CHUM (https://www.chumtherapy.net/donationrider-fees (https://www.chumtherapy.net/donationrider-fees)), or find an organization closer to where you live or that matches your passions.

Helping others -- whether physically, financially, or emotionally -- helps us to feel better about the things we can't control. And keep writing! Your book could make a difference in the world!

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The wonderful thing about stories -- whether reading or writing or listening to them or watching them -- is that they help us to know ourselves. We learn more about who we want to be, who we don't want to be, what makes us laugh and what makes us angry. I encourage you to find more of yourself this year in your writing and reading!

Mentioned in the show:

https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390/ (Switch on Your Brain) by https://drleaf.com/ (Dr. Caroline Leaf)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10896634/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (Long Story Short) on Netflix

https://daydreamer.ac-page.com/AuthorReadingRoom (Author Reading Room) -- a monthly free virtual live event where readers can listen to authors read from their work and then ask them questions. Join us!

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In today's Encouraging Words episode, I share my experience of the first time I ran in the snow just last month. It was cold and wet and more miserable than fun, but I did it. And it reminded me of how I can look at the harder parts of my writing life and see how I can tweak my attitude to make it through -- and even enjoy it. I hope this helps you find a similar parallel in your own life to talk yourself through the harder areas and on to accomplishment!

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Today's guest is Olivia Bowser, founder and CEO of https://www.liberatestudio.com/ (Liberate), the first mental fitness studio.

Liv explains to us how Liberate began and what it offers to help people develop and maintain mental wellness. The great thing about Liberate is that they work with both individuals and companies, in person and online. Check out their offerings and sign up for the 7-day free trial. Let's make 2022 our best year for mental health!

Learn more about Liberate at https://www.liberatestudio.com/ (https://www.liberatestudio.com/).

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Today's guest is https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/ (Lynn Bohart), writing teacher and author of the cozy mystery series, https://amzn.to/3yBTmG5 (Old Maids of Mercer Island).

Lynn shares her experiences on many of the ways she leveraged her writing skills to get more work and make money quicker while she continued writing her book series. Great ideas that will spark your imagination for things you can do as well, whether you are also moving into retirement or you're busy and only have time for small projects. We also talk about her mystery series -- fun times!

Learn more about Lynn and her books at https://www.lynnbohart-author.com/, and follow her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-bohart/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/bohartink (Facebook), or wherever you like to connect.

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Today's guest is https://sarahsantacroce.com/ (Sarah Santacroce), author of https://humane.marketing/book1 (Marketing Like We're Human) and https://humane.marketing/book2 (Selling Like We're Human), and host of the https://humane.marketing/humane-marketing-podcast/ (Humane Marketing podcast). As a ‘Hippie turned Business Coach’, Sarah works with heart-centered entrepreneurs to question their assumptions when it comes to marketing and give them permission to market their business their way, the gentle way!

We discuss Sarah's approach to marketing and how it differs from the traditional and online marketing styles, and talk about how the gentle marketing approach can work for writers.

Download Sarah's free 1-Page Marketing Plan at https://humane.marketing/1page (https://humane.marketing/1page). Learn more about her at https://sarahsantacroce.com/ (https://sarahsantacroce.com/) and https://humane.marketing/ (https://humane.marketing/)

https://humane.marketing/humane-marketing-podcast/ (https://humane.marketing/humane-marketing-podcast/)

https://humane.marketing/book1 (https://humane.marketing/book1)

https://humane.marketing/book2 (https://humane.marketing/book2)