Writing Roots

Much of writing is having the right tools in your toolbox. Finding those can be complicated, especially if you’re just getting started. It boils down to being open to learn, to grow and to change your perception of your own writing journey.

First aired January 18, 2024.

Writing is not a solitary experience. Though you may be alone while you are actually writing, having a community around you of other writers is essential for the process. A community of writers means you have a support system, encouragement when you need it, and even advice when you run up against a wall with your writing.

Discover ways to find a writing community for you, whether in-person or online, by listening to this episode.

First aired January 15, 2024.

You might think it strange to hear this advice from a podcast based solely on the idea of giving advice to authors, but this idea to take all advice with a grain of salt is embedded into how we operate. After all, isn’t that what writing selfishly means?

When getting advice about writing, you should never apply an “all or none” sort of attitude. Your story is not for everyone, so everyone’s opinion does not actually matter. It’s important to develop the skill of listening and applying appropriately as your story needs. We talk about how to achieve that balance.

First aired January 11, 2024.

One of the most common reasons we see for why people don’t finish their books is because they try to edit as they go. While everyone has their own process, trying to edit before the book is done often leads to a never-ending cycle of trying to achieve perfection.

In this episode, we discuss the process of writing and publishing, and why it’s important to write now and edit later.

First aired January 8, 2024.

The world needs your story.

More than anything, we want you to keep pursuing your writing goals, whatever that might be. There are several things along the way that contribute to writers giving up their goals, whether it’s frustration, discouragement, or simply time. In this episode, we talk about how you can overcome some of the most common things that get in the way of writing.

First aired January 4, 2024.

Welcome to 2024! It’s a new year and many people across the world are setting those resolutions and goals. Among those goals to clean up, get fit, or learn a new skill is often a resolution to write a book. We’re here to help with that.

Throughout January, we are going to address the basics of how to write a book, starting with addressing the most common excuses people use to avoid writing at all. This includes not having enough time, having too many distractions, or thinking you simply can’t.

First aired January 1, 2024.

To end the year with a touch of levity, we decided to collect some of our best bloopers from 2023 and compile them for our final bonus episode of the year. Enjoy a break with us and find out how silly it can get behind the scenes. It’s a good reminder to make sure you have fun in all of your creative pursuits.

First aired December 30, 2023.