Women Winning at Writing

Welcome to SEASON 5!!! In today's season opener, we talk about the importance of showing up and being consistent. When it comes to writing (or anything) you gotta show up!!! Show up for you & for your readers!

When telling your story, sometimes you have to write it for the reader and not for yourself... or is that wrong? Denora talks with us about deciding to write something that was a little too "spicy" for the people! You can purchase Denora's books on Amazon! IG: @mzboone81, FB: @DenoraJeffersonBoone

This is our 100th episode and we are SOOOOO beyond excited! Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey "thus far"... there is much, much more to come! Tune in as we recap episodes annnndddd... we have a very special guest, Adrienne E. Bell, who is celebrating with us!! Looking forward to sharing another 100 episodes with you!

Your book cover is the very FIRST thing a potential reader will see which means it's got to be on point & outstanding! Iesha shares with us her experience with being a custom book cover designer & why your book cover is so important! To connect with Iesha & work with her: https://www.ibdesignz.com/ To purchase her books: Amazon (signed copies available on her website!)

Often times certain characters in stories are not placed in the lead role. Kendra shares with us how she makes it her mission to place the "underdog"... the plus size chyk, the taller man and those who might be overlooked as the star of the story! Books are available on Amazon! To connect with Kendra: Facebook - @AuthoressKendraSumter

What do you do when writing wasn't something you initially thought of, but when you got started you realized -- this is it! Bailey shares her writing journey along with her thoughts on being "indie" and what happened when she got her FIRST review! To connect with Bailey & purchase her books: www.bailey-west.com Books are also available on Amazon in print & e-book/Kindle forma...

Writing about your life and sharing your personal experiences is not always easy. Tamyra shares her book with us and how telling her story helped her inspire & motivate other women to not be ashamed about failed relationships. To connect with Tamyra: www.motivationalwithtamyra.com The book is also available on Amazon!

The worst moments in our lives can be some of the richest, in-depth and amazing work that we create. Phyllis talks with us about her upcoming book that talks about therapy and how journaling and writing exercises can really help with creativity! To connect with Phyllis: www.phyllisleavitt.com & sign up for her newsletter!

With a vivid imagination and a love for "words," Sunni refuses to apologize for bringing her boldness and passion for writing to her readers. Listen in as she shares who writing began for her as a little girl and how important words are to her! To connect with Sunni & get her books: www.sunnitconnor.com (They are also available on Amazon!)

Anything you do repeatedly can become routine & sometimes boring, right? Wilnona & Jade remind us that you gotta keep it FUN and FRESH! This writing duo talk with us about their writing projects and what it's like to write "while in airports!" LOL To connect with Wilnona & Jade: www.andwethought.com Books are available on Amazon!

Sometimes it takes one word... one phrase... one affirmation that can totally change our whole day & ultimately change our lives. Donna talks with us about her book that she uses with her clients in her practice that empowers and reminds all of us to be our own BOSS (Brave Outstanding Sense of Self)! To connect with Donna - www.donnabrookstherapy.com. Her book is available on Amazon!

Being a writer is more than just writing the book & getting it published. It's also important to connect & network with other writers to not only provide support with your writing but to also get feedback, encouragement and gain exposure for your writing. To connect with Heather & learn more about her FB writing group & her annual book festival: www.hlbrooks.com

Our lives all have different paths that lead us to many interesting, memorable & transforming experiences which shape and build us. Nazila talks with us about her cultural experiences and how writing the book/telling her story helped in her healing and growth! To connect with Nazila: www.onceuponatimeinafghanistan.com Her book is available on Amazon!

It's easy to overlook the importance of teaching our kids how to read at an early age. Literacy and knowing how to read while understanding what you read is critical to be successful in school and when we become adults. Tune in as we talk with Maya about her book & why she is such a big advocate for literacy! To connect with Maya: www.mayasmart.com Her book is available on Amazon & oth...

Working with an editor should be a positive and productive experience that places your book in perfect position for print and publish. Marie talks with us about a not-so positive experience and how she worked through it. Marie's book is available on her website: www.theprettydivorce.com and Amazon!

How often do we talk about weight loss or weight "management" as some prefer to describe it? Joy talks with us about her book and how "cherry pie" relates to weight loss in a way we hadn't thought about. Discussing weight loss from a written perspective might be an innovative & effective tool... what do you think??? To purchase the book: Amazon or www.joyoverstreet.com

After experiencing negative relationships and seeing what happens when you ignore the red flags, Erica decided she wasn't settling anymore. She shares her book with us and how settling is not an option -- even when it comes to writing. To connect with Erica: www.ericayvette.com Her book is available on Amazon!

Our editing bestie is back to answer more questions & tackle editing topics! In this episode we look at the role of an editor... what they should/shouldn't do and why it's important to have a good relationship with your editor! To connect with Jennia: www.jenniaedits.com

Going from a classical opera career to writing was something Christen had not thought about at first... after writing a few stories, she loved it and the writer was born! She realized it was she fell in love with it and it's history from there! To connect with Christen get details on book release, she's on FB & IG: @worldofurda on both platforms & the website - www.worldofurda.com

Writing is not just in the form of a book, but it's also a screenplay or a film on the big screen. There is a passion that the writer must have to move into this level of writing. Tymika shares her book with us in addition to her passion for writing and what writing means to her. To connect with Tymika: www.iamtymika.com To purchase her book: Barnes & Noble and Amazon

Writing as a form of expression and release can open doors to healing and growth in so many areas. Heather shares her experience of writing her devotional/journal that was instrumental in her post-surgery recuperation. To connect with Heather & purchase her journal: www.anointed2write.com

Sometimes you have characters & storylines right in front of you and you don't even know it! Teresa shares her new book series with us & how a real person/situation developed an entire family and trilogy of books. To connect with Teresa & purchase the books: www.teresamosleysebastian.com & Amazon!

Young Adults, or YA, are interested in reading good books, too, right? DJanee talks with us about her love for writing in this genre and her new book! To connect with DJanee & get a FREE gift: www.djaneecreations.com

Grief is one of the most difficult things to not only deal with but to write about. Dawn talks with us about her book and her experiences as a hospice volunteer, and how writing/journaling is an excellent way to express feelings as you go through the grieving process. To connect with Dawn & purchase her book: www.thejourneylessons.com

As a writer, you may have experienced rejection in one form or another... whether it was submitting your manuscript to a publisher & they didn't select it or maybe someone didn't buy your book while at a pop-up shop or vendor event. Tamisa talks with us about her journal on dealing with rejection & how to not allow it to keep you from moving forward in your goals. To connect with T...