How Women Write

Working with Planetary Energy for a More Sustainable Writing Practice Want to hit your writing goals this November? It's November, and maybe you're already a few thousand words into your latest manuscript … that is, if you're carrying on with a variation of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) since the popular challenge shut its doors earlier this year.  I understand the excitement — I used t...

 There's No Trust Recession for The Quiet Writers If you've been feeling pressure to perform in your business and to show up more often and louder than before on social media, you're not alone. I've fallen down the rabbit holes, too. Chasing views and likes, only to check the data and see the evidence — it doesn't drive my business and is leaking energy from where I can use it more effectively. In...

 Surrender, Flow, and Divine Inspiration in Your Creative Process In this episode, I share some simple insights on seeing your writing process as co-creating with God.  It's super simple, yet this is THE subtle shift in approaching your writing process that makes it feel infinitely easier to release the pressure of being the sole creator. When I say co-creating with God, I'm referring to Divine en...

You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Who's in your circle? Who are the regular characters in your day-to-day life, but also online? Do the people you surround yourself with have similar goals? I've been running an online writing community since 2018, with the foundation of the experience being the regular Co-Writing & Chill sessions we enjoy each week. I intentionall...

 Manifest Your Manuscript: Clear Blocks and Write Your Book Embodying the Successful Author Identity The number one mistake new authors make when they set out to write their books doesn't have anything to do with outlining, planning, or even book positioning.  —> It has to do with identity .  You'll hear how starting from a place of lack can muck up the writing process. Instead, when you see yours...

 Explore Jenny Blake's journey as an author, speaker, and strategist, covering her writing process, books, and insights on navigating a creative career. " I cannot imagine not writing another book because it is such a soul project and it is just one of the artifacts in the world that gives me life every day, physical books. And I want to contribute to that, no matter what the math says on paper."...

 Authenticity is one of those words that's thrown around. It's definitely in the category of overused.  But, is this the case only because many people don't understand it? Today's guest, Elaine Chung, realized that while at work, she wasn't mixing the different layers of herself. Instead, she was suppressing them. And in 2020, when she had three kids at home, she noticed the differences in watchin...

From Childhood Reader to Award-Winning Memoirist and Publishing Expert I'm so excited for you to get to know Stacey Aaronson. I've been so grateful to have partnered with her on a few of my clients' books. I coach them through the writing process, do some big picture and developme ntal editing, and then Stacey takes them across the finish line to holding a beautiful book in their hands. Having Sta...

Authenticity, Creativity, and Healing Through Words " If you heal your wounds, then your gifts can come out." Dana Park Dana Park has been a long-time writing community member. Seemingly out of nowhere (to me anyway), she announced she was working on a collection of poetry after she had been showing up to community co-writing sessions and sharing the writing she was doing for one of her businesses...

Perfectionists, this one is for you. You'll love hearing how Cristy overcame being a perfectionist as a writer. I find this particularly interesting, given her background in clinical research. She's definitely playing in a whole new world now with somatic practices and astrology. Cristy had a daily blogging practice at one point — helping her write and publish quickly — an excellent way to put you...

What kinds of bad behavior have you brought to the office? It's an uncomfortable question, and one that today's guest, Kim Benoit, explores with a perfect portion of practicality and relatability. As the author of the bestselling book, "We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace," Kim shares insights and stories from her 20 years of leadership experience. The...

While you'll hear from plenty of author-entrepreneurs who have finished their books, I'm also committed to sharing real-life stories of women behind the scenes who are in the middle of the writing process. I had the pleasure of chatting with Caroline Peterson, a phenomenal (and hilarious) writer, traveler, and former advertising copywriter who's editing her memoir. Caroline shared her fascinating...

Multi-passionate, portfolio career, lots of commas after your name?   However you describe your non-linear career path, know that you're not the only one (and your experience is gold). Really, having a diverse list of professional and personal experiences makes you more interesting . —> And it makes for great book content. While many of the guests you'll hear from on the How Women Write podcast ha...

Think SEO isn't for authentic & intuitive business owners? SEO is for EVERYONE . Following an eye-opening conversation with Mariah Magazine, an award-winning SEO consultant and educator. We dove deep into the world of search engine optimization, and let me tell you, she's the best I've talked to on a topic that can be tricky.  Mariah's superpower is breaking down technical topics in simple and tac...

As we went around the table at the Mexican restaurant that evening doing our 90-second introductions, when Monica shared that she had a candy business AND a book, my ears perked up. As soon as the women's networking meeting was done and I wiped the chips and salsa from my lips, I bee-lined for Monica, "I have a podcast for female writers, will you be a guest?" Clearly, she said yes, and our conver...

Have you ever excitedly started out on a writing project and let the words pour out for weeks, only to lose steam? When you take a step back, the words feel jumbled. Everything appears messy, out of order — it feels like chaos. Most people bump into chaos in their writing and do one of three things: Feel overwhelmed and do nothing. Switch to another writing project that feels easier. Trust that th...

Let's tackle a challenge I hear a lot — "posting and ghosting." When you've been on a break from sharing content on social media or in your email newsletter and want to jump back in, how do you dive back in? What do you say? What should you skip? If you haven't connected with your audience in a few months or even years, there's often a lot of guilt and self-consciousness that comes with returning....

In a world where more creative business owners are turning to generative AI to write for them, authentic, heartfelt, and true stories are even more valuable. We need YOU! Instead of co-creating with AI, I invite you to tune back into your God-given, unique voice. We're also not meant to write and create alone in a vacuum. We need others. So, the next time you're compelled to ask your custom-coded...

Substack vs. Your Website: Where to Publish Your Writing Today, I'm talking about something I get asked about a lot : Substack. When many business owners are starting out online, they want to get their writing out there — blogs, newsletters, and social media. This is great! Get out there!  And a common question is, "Where should I put my writing?" These creative business owners turn to platforms l...

When I created the How Women Write Podcast, I knew I had to invite today's guest. Brenda Terry is an NLP Trainer, Master Coach, and Business Mentor dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs break through mental blocks, build confidence, and achieve meaningful success.  In 2019, after I'd been working with Brenda on her website copy and content for about a year, I became her client. I'd experienced...

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? I mean , literally, writing while you're sleeping.  You're going to love this conversation with Malika Semper. We explore how her first book came together, sparked from sentences strung together in the middle of the night. If she ignored them, she couldn't go back to sleep, so she'd get up at 2:00 a.m. many nights and get writing.  Malika is a certified ast...

⚠️ Caution: This episode of How Women Write might make you want to escape to a secluded New England cabin in the woods with walls lined with books to cozy up to a weekend of reading (and some writing, too). I think you'll find this incredible conversation with Madeleine Eno, a book coach, editor, and ghostwriter, super delicious. Madeleine was my developmental editor for my book Intuitive Writing...

The part of this interview I think you'll love most is the moment that Orly discovered her love for writing in the most unexpected way. I had the pleasure of hosting Orly Levy on the How Women Write Podcast. Orly has been in the writing community for a few years now, and it's been amazing to witness her journey as a writer and coach. Our conversation was insightful, especially if you're struggling...

Maybe you've seen the popular "fuck your mood, follow the plan" online. Leila Hormozi has really popularized this expression. I love her advice and podcast — she's smart, driven, and clearly successful. I agree with this phrase to an extent. In life and business, there are sometimes things we don't want to do. In these cases, yes, forget your feelings and follow the plan.  This got me thinking, th...

In this episode of the How Women Write Podcast, I explore the concept of writing flow, drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Wu Wei, famously embraced by Bruce Lee.  Wu Wei is all about writing with effortless action. It's writing that's fluid, spontaneous, and adaptable. There are no writing blocks when we're in action.  You'll hear an example of how I saw these principles in action by getti...