Story U Talk Radio with Coach Debby

I am often asked what might be the best topic for a book or blog. Honestly, the topic you love is the best topic to write about. You want to be just as engaged as your top fans! You want a topic that you could write about again and again and again. Let's get into the details! Send in your questions for today's show, and if you're catching the podcast, enjoy all the topics we discussed! How many of...

Alan Alda wisely said, "You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." I love this quote! It reminds me that each and every day is intended to be fully experienced. If you are feeling the lingering effects of unfulfilled desires, you may have agreed to constrictions. In today's show...

 There really is something fun and magical about turning the calendar page to a brand new year - 365 beautiful days in front of you to create on a shiny new canvas.   At every moment and  every crossroad, we are choosing what we want to see on our canvas - we are literally designing life!  If you're anything like me, you might confuse the excitement of a new year with rushing full speed ahead.  An...

When you need extra help to keep writing, who helps? Do you have a practice that allows you to help yourself? It's not uncommon to judge yourself when you're feeling a little lost. In this show, I offer a few ways to move 180-degrees away from your judgments when you most need to find your center and your writer's voice again.   I'm Coach Debby and I teach writing to folks of all ages. I'm current...

During the giving season, you might desire some practical gifts for your writing: A new computer, an ergonomic chair, pretty pens and journals, or that standup desk you've been coveting. But what about the gifts that will help you step into your new year and allow you to feel alive?! You need the gift of time, a retreat, a mentor, a book tour! Don't postpone or be talked out of the extraordinary g...

Instead of focusing on what didn't get done this year, turn your attention to the writing practices you've started and what you've learned this year. By reflecting, you can be very intentional as you plan the upcoming year. Perhaps you are now more informed of what's required to complete your book. Your writing practice has turned you into a pro! Take notice and keep going! For the person who has...

Writing a narrative essay is one way to communicate your understanding of self as well as relationships, culture, and behaviors. So are you working with basic skills or million dollar writing skills?  To reach your "book award" outcomes and monetize your brand, You'll need to show your maturity and your writing. Readers desire elevated perspectives. Is your language honest and thoughtful or belitt...

When you need extra help to keep writing, who helps? Do you have a practice that allows you to help yourself? It's not uncommon to judge yourself when you're feeling a little lost. In this show, I offer a few ways to move 180-degrees away from your judgments when you most need to find your center and your writer's voice again.   I'm Coach Debby and I teach writing to folks of all ages. I'm current...

Right now, there are plenty of things you are great at, and you do them with ease. But you might be wondering what it takes to get in the groove and write your book. How do you get great at that? I'm Coach Debby and I teach writing to folks of all ages and living in various locations. I'm currently launching a writing course that I'll teach via Zoom for the children's author, self-development auth...

In the new year, I will be offering programs to support authors who are writing their first, second, or third book. The Author's Membership is a seven-month program with a few tiered options to receive personal support in an intimate community and to work with me one-to-one.  Catch today's show to learn how to find time for your book. Always feel free to reach out to me directly. https://www.coach...

As the days get shorter and cooler, there's more opportunity to be tucked in at home... possibly with your journal. While some writers only rant their way to the bottom of the page, you might find your journal is full of wise gems. Such wisdom lives in your heart. It is in your ability to listen to yourself - to actually take a break from the monkey mind and really listen - where you'll find your...

On Story U Talk Radio, I'd like to offer "office hours" where I showcase common questions that you and so many writers are contemplating. Yet in today's show, I want to emphasize that the deeper questions have a purpose; they are hoping you see the gold on your path as a new author.  I am available for a consultation to discuss some of these deep questions. Reach out: Coachdebby.com For the person...

 When you are preparing to share your words publicly, you'll notice feelings of stage fright coming over you long before the big day arrives. Stage fright is a natural thing, but there are steps you can take to effectively reduce your fears, if not conquer them completely. Like most things, working with your fears is an inside job. You will get much better at speaking publicly by refining your rel...

Writers are standing in their identity and expanding it with each tiny decision. You don’t wake up 3 years from now at your book signing miraculously living in a new author’s identity. Instead, you conscious step in to your identity the moment you write your first word. Tiny decisions matter! Each one powerfully helps you claim your passion, creativity, and resilience as a writer. Coach Debby is a...

For the person who has not been engaged in a writing process for long, I want to encourage you to hang in there!! Writing is worthy of your time, and you will see this most apparent when you adopt habits that serve you. One book I recommend is James Clear's: Atomic Habits. Excellent! In the book, he asks you to consider the long game, and how it is serving you to stay committed to your desired res...

On the first step in any story following the heroes journey, the main character experiences a sudden loss. it could be a job, a divorce, a friend, a home - some situation has radically changed and there's no going back... The house you loved burned to the ground. The job you held ended with no warning. And what if it gets worse? 😲 On the contrary, what if there is much more happening FOR you then...

 New author, Alexis Rose Miller, shares the journey of writing her memoir, The Miller’s Angel Baby, now available on Amazon. Her experience is similar to many writers who know they have a story to tell, but unsure of all the steps involved AND if they have the courage to go the distance. In the spring of 2024, Alexis released her book which shares her heroine’s journey of loss, and how she triumph...

Even the folks who have written many, many books, go through emotional stages while they are drafting a manuscript. Most of them get a coach or a mentor because emotional stages are to be expected and they are 100% normal. The question is, do you know which emotional states will pop up and the obstacles you'll have to face? Probably not! But when you work with a mentor, not only are you making a c...

Really, there is nothing you can't do! But you must know how to choose your experience. The more you know yourself, the easier it is to find your real voice and follow the dreams that matter to you! This episode invites you to make an impact with your natural voice! It was a pleasure recording the show for you and outlining the 9 distinct ways our personalities show up through our words. Get to kn...

Many people make the mistake of thinking that their book will give them confidence (it won't) or that it will make them look smart (it can't do that either) or fill a gaping hole in their life (nope - sorry!) Books don't do that.  The absolute best thing you make an impact with your book is by cleaning up your inner game before you write a single word.  I am a Mastery level life coach and I focus...

There are so many things a person might prioritize above their writing, but by doing this, the writer never gets to become the author. Learn from Coach Debby how to spot sneaky, missed opportunities, create new priorities, and get coached! www. Coachdebby.com Follow Debby Handrich on socials and subscribe to Story U Talk Radio. Feel free to write directly to Coach Debby: Coachdebby.com/connect Sig...

Now that it’s time to put away the suntan lotion and shake off the sand, you may be worried. How do you find your groove after summertime fun? Do you even remember how to write? Most people feel quite intimidated starting new schools or diving into new, important projects! Coach Debby helps first, second, and third-time authors write their books. In today’s episode, she helps you connect with the...

 New author, Alexis Rose Miller, shares the journey of writing her memoir, The Miller’s Angel Baby, now available on Amazon. Her experience is similar to many writers who know they have a story to tell, but unsure of all the steps involved AND if they have the courage to go the distance. In the spring of 2024, Alexis released her book which shares her heroine’s journey of loss, and how she triumph...

As you commit to writing your book, you will come face-to-face with your inner critic. This is the younger part of you that wants to keep you safe from the ever-changing world. But you are an adult and you have capacities to help you write. Start by showing your critic how to chill out so you can actually get your work done. Coach Debby helps first, second, and third-time authors write their books...

Writers are standing in their identity and expanding it with each tiny decision. You don’t wake up 3 years from now at your book signing miraculously living in a new author’s identity. Instead, you conscious step in to your identity the moment you write your first word. Tiny decisions matter! Each one powerfully helps you claim your passion, creativity, and resilience as a writer. Coach Debby is a...