How Women Write

 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...

📖 Do you have a blog or a big bank of social content? Discover how to turn it into a book in this free masterclass. I love blogs! I love reading them and I love writing them. If you've been thinking about starting a blog, you'll love the 15 questions I ask you in here. They'll help you to get honest with yourself and help create a strong foundation for your best blogging. You'll hear about my blo...

There are affiliate links in this summary. If you click a link and make a purchase, I might earn a small commission. In this episode of How Women Write, you'll hear about how I created my original blog in 2012 following some family health challenges. This episode is a preview of what we'll explore in the upcoming free masterclass: Turn Your Blog Into a Book. That blog turned into a business, which...

Mercury for writing? Writing flow? My workouts are tied to how I write? We break all this down for you today — and more. Claire Gallagher has been a professional astrologer for over ten years. She focuses on presence rather than predictions and uses astrology to help people feel better today instead of future-tripping about tomorrow. Whether she's doing a reading, moving with the moon, or teaching...

This writing tip is so simple and it completely transforms the quality of your writing.  Write to ONE person. This simple strategy will make your writing faster,  clearer , and more engaging, whether you're working on a book, blog post, sales page, or social media update. Writing to one person helps you tap into your authentic voice and communicate more powerfully. Give it a try and get in touch t...

Today, we're diving into a topic that might seem counterintuitive — NOT writing. Yes, you read that right — not writing. I know you're here to learn how to write more, but trust me, sometimes not writing is the KEY to unlocking more creativity and productivity at the page. There's a crucial difference between feeling guilty about not writing and intentionally taking a break.  We've all been there...

Meet Jackie Dominas, a spiritual life coach and yoga teacher.  I'm so excited for you to listen to our chat. We met in person in 2018 after working together online.   She teaches tired and unhappy women how to quiet their minds and listen to their bodies' innate wisdom, helping them feel calmer, present, and happy. She has two decades of experience working in the wellness industry as a dietitian,...