Erin P.T. Canning

Embracing the Fiction Author Journey

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Welcome to Embracing the Fiction Author Journey (formerly Parents Who Write), the podcast that helps writers pursue their author dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, book coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. You’ll hear from other writers and authors who've been where you are and know what's coming next. Learn what keeps them inspired, how they overcome imposter syndrome, and what they wish they'd know...

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Erin P.T. Canning

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03. Taking self-publishing into her own hands w/ Melissa Puritis 01.07.2022 52:23

Done with waiting, she took herself off the shelf by writing and publishing her mystery book in less than a year. Melissa Puritis, a single mom, middle school English teacher, and author of Shadows by the Lighthouse , is on the show today. In this episode, she discusses the large gap between young kids’ books and young adult novels, as well as the lack of time for student creative writing. Melissa...

02. Healing and growing post-breakup through writing w/ Angel Norvell 01.07.2022 31:05

A soul-crushing breakup led her to start writing about her healing process with the hope of helping others. Angel Norvell, a U.S. soldier and author of Hey Girl, Fix Your Crown , is on the show today. In this episode, she walks us through how writing gave her the tools to take ownership over the breakup and move forward. She also discussed what experiences served as a catalyst for turning her heal...

01. Becoming a parent who writes 01.07.2022 19:42

Becoming a parent changes us in ways we could never imagine. We experience an inexplicably unique kind of love through our children. However, the 24/7 nature of parenthood can also challenge us physically, mentally, and emotionally, leaving us with little time to remember who we are beyond being a parent. This is exactly what happened to the host of the Parents Who Write podcast, Erin P.T. Canning...