Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis

When watercolor artist and creative entrepreneur Brittany Sailors and her family got an opportunity to move to Hawaii from Idaho, they leapt at the chance. Within thirty days of accepting the offer, their party of five was in Maui and living a completely new, adventurous lifestyle. In this episode, Brittany also shares her journey as a watercolor artist, and the power of community in helping keep...

This week, I'm reading my latest blog post about what I've learned a lot over the past ten plus years in the publishing industry, working with 100+ books at different capacities (author, ghostwriter, book coach, trainer, and editor). Read the post at https://stacyennis.com/writingtruths/. Download my free e-book, 4 Steps to a Great Book Idea, at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea/. Connect with me an...

In this extra special bonus episode, my seven-year-old reads her short story about ghost horses titled “Apple and I love you.” Writing and recording this story was her final project for first grade. Enjoy!

I’m joined this week by two-time New York Times bestselling author Amanda Turner (writing as AK turner). We discuss her unconventional life, including traveling the world two to four months every year with her husband and two kids, and how she finds time to write so many books (nine to date). We dig into the writing process, author mindset, and more. Learn more about Amanda’s upcoming master class...

This week, I'm sharing a short update on our life in Portugal. Each day, I fall more in love with this amazing country. Keep listening for a special reading from my seven-year-old daughter. Read the post and see pictures I’ve taken of Portugal here: https://stacyennis.com/portugalupdate/ Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @...

One thing most writers struggle with is . . . well, writing! Almost every aspiring and professional writer I know struggles to show up daily and engage in productive creativity. Drawing on a popular 2014 article on my site, I share some strategies on how to create a consistent writing routine. I also share, in detail, my daily routine and why it works for me. Read the original post: https://stacye...

I am joining two movements this week: #theshowmustbepaused and #elevatemelanatedvoices. As such, I’m “muting” my normal show this week to  advocate for Black voices and voices of color, and to draw attention to violence against the Black community. In place of my normal weekly episode, I'm sharing a short list of podcasts and resources to help fight racism. Read the article "8 ways to be a wr...

The most asked question I get from aspiring authors: “Do you think my book idea is any good?” Answering this question requires a series of inquiries related to life and work vision, overall goals for publishing, and more. In this episode, I detail a four-step process to come up with a great book idea—plus provide a free guide to walk you through the process. Get your free book ideation guide at ht...

I get a lot of questions about our nontraditional home life. We live a location independent lifestyle as a family, my husband stays home with the kids, and I'm the sole earner for our household—and have been for more than seven years. This week, I'm reading my latest blog post, which opens the metaphorical curtain to share the challenges and joys of our unconventional life. To see photos of my fam...

This week, I’m answering your questions! I dig into whether to add an epilogue to a book, discuss business and marketing strategies for someone just starting out as a service-based solopreneur, share my not-so-subtle opinion on providing free samples as an editor or writer (and advice for authors looking to hire talent), and share two of my favorite childhood memories. I recorded this episode live...

This week, I’m sharing a recent webinar I did on the book-writing process. This training replay covers an overview of the book-writing process, including the why behind a book (so important!). You’ll learn the difference between the creation and production processes, and we'll deep dive into creation: idea, outline, write, and revise. We’ll also take a high-level look at production: design, proof,...

This week, I’m reading my recent blog post, "5 lessons I've learned living an off-the-path life." To read the post and see the picture of my family walking down a cobblestone road in Portugal, visit https://stacyennis.com/5lifelessons/. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To access the life visioning guide mentioned in t...

This week, I share eight of my favorite productivity strategies to access your creativity—even when things are a bit chaotic. Have kids? Me too. I promise these strategies apply to you, even if you have a lot on your plate at home. The big goal: emerge from crisis with clarity. Show up and create, do the work, find meaning, and serve others through your art. To access the book-writing training men...

Ron Price joins me this week to talk about our book, Growing Influence, and how to regain control, take advantage of collaboration, and avoid draining your energy with concern. This episode is full of leadership gems—enjoy! Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. Learn more about Ron Price and his work at https://price-assoc...

Episode 7 | I’m trying something different this week and reading my latest blog post. See photos of Portugal during quarantine at https://stacyennis.com/pandemicinportugal/. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To stay connected and receive updates about free trainings, go to https://stacyennis.com/joinmylist

Episode 6 | What’s it like to live in Portugal? In this episode, I detail my experience so far as a location independent solopreneur. Spoiler alert: I love it, but no country is perfect. Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To stay connected and receive updates about free trainings, go to https://stacyennis.com/joinmylist...

Episode 5 | Exhaustion, fatigue, working nights and weekends—this is no way to live. That’s why this episode is all about taking time away to rest, restore, and connect. I walk you through practical strategies for working rest into your life daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Note: I recorded this episode before the coronavirus chaos, and it seems even more pertinent than before. I hope these rec...

Episode 4 | Growing up in Idaho, I dreamed of going to NYC like my favorite character in The Baby-Sitters Club, Stacey. But life turned out a little wilder, and now I’m living in my third developing country with my husband and two small children. With this most recent move, I was surprised by how deeply entrenched I was in the American Way. This episode explores the mindset of location independenc...

Episode 3 | I’m digging into the metaphorical mail bag this week to answer your questions! In the episode, we hear from an experienced freelance writer who just quit her day job and is sorting through the early stages of client acquisition. Listen all the way to the end for an interview about Thailand with my sweet kids.  Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis...

Episode 2 | In this episode, I interrupt my regularly scheduled work day (quite literally!) to record this spur-of-the-moment episode on choice and freedom as a solopreneur. Also featuring the musical stylings of my three-year-old son.  Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

Episode 1 | A freelancer asks, “How do I navigate those early days where everything is growing outward, away from the center of your core business purpose? When your end goals are one thing but the work required to sustain you until you reach those goals takes you in a million directions, how do you manage that?”  Connect with me at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on...