Women Winning at Writing

It's so important to tell your story your way, in your words. It doesn't matter if others have told the same story... yours is unique to YOU! In this first episode of season 3, we're talking about why you should write a book and tell your story! We're also breaking down a writing myth or two... welcome to Season 3!!

Tea time, history, vintage fashion & saloons... what do they all have in common? Historical fiction! Tune in for today's episode as we talk with Joye Johnson, southern California native who loves all things history and she decided to write about it! If you have ever wanted to write historical fiction or know what it's all about, this is the episode for you! To connect with Joye: Instag...

Have you thought about writing a short story vs a novel? Do you know what makes up a short story? Kim Thorne is our special guest on today's show and she discusses short stories and the writing process. Tune in & learn about the "shorts!" To connect with Kim: Twitter: thepennedscribe, Instagram: thepennedscribe, Facebook: Kim Blanchard Thorn Kim also has a couple blogs you can re...

Are you in ministry? Are you thinking about writing a book to talk about your ministry/for your ministry? Tune in to today's episode as we talk with special guest, Binyoka Booth, who introduces her brand new book, "B.U.I.L.D. Sis" which will be RELEASED on June 16, 2023! This is her very first book and we are so excited to have her on the show. If you have been thinking about how to...

When you're writing, it's important to connect with your readers... be vulnerable & transparent. Today's guest, Dr Kwanza Falaka Gipson, Ph. D. talks with us about putting your WHOLE self into your writing; not being afraid to leave it all on the paper. She gives us some insight into her book as well and she gives some tips on how to keep going even when you don't feel like it....

When you're writing, it's really easy to lose focus or you forget the idea you had 10 minutes ago, right? Or maybe that character needed just a lil bit more added to make them stand out and just POP throughout the book. This week's special guest, C. Monet Snow, who has written more than 30 contemporary fiction books, talks to us about vision boards and how they helped her successfully...

Have you written more than one book and they're in different categories or genres? Have you wondered if that's "okay?" Should you stay in only one category or can you write in multiple? Tune in for this week's episode as we talk with Ninya Blair (also known to some by her pen name: Blair Bryan) who talks with about being a "genre hopper" and she also spills some of...

Tune in this week's episode as we talk with Chantel Henry and embracing your writing gift. Sometimes we don't realize what is already on the inside and we just have to tap into it! Chantel and I discuss her book, her business, and the one thing she MUST have while writing and creating content. You don't want to miss this episode! To connect with Chantel: Instagram - @mwaleandchantel. Y...

Women CAN work together! Yes, we can! It is possible! Shatara & Ashley, today's guests talk about what it's like doing a book tour "together" while having their own individual business ventures. Tune in for today's episode as we talk with both of these phenomenal women who will share their experience of winning while working together and what it was like writing their own...

We are asked so many different questions when it comes to writing. Tune in for today's episode where we answer one of those questions! Myth or fact? Our host, Chelsia, is gonna tackle the question and get you some answers! She is also going to share a little bit about herself for those of you first-time listeners. To connect with Chelsia, learn more about the podcast & purchase her books:...

Writing a memoir, biography or anything about YOU, YOUR life is not always easy. Tune in to this week's episode with special guest, Raittia Rogers, who discusses how she stepped out in faith to tell her story of literally breaking out of prison. You do NOT want to miss this one! If you thought about writing about yourself, your life, your personal experiences?? Raittia has some things to share...

Tune into today's episode as we talk with gospel singer, songwriter and soon-to-be published author, Elisha Janine! She not only talks about how singing led her to become a "reluctant" writer but what happened when she gave in to the call of writing on her life. You don't want to miss it! To connect with Elisha: https://gospelvocalist.com ... more info will be coming re: how to purchase her book o...

We all need help in multiple areas of our lives... go on & admit it. Tune in to this week's episode as we talk about self-help straight from the therapist's chair. "Amazing" Kim Wilson LPC is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert who shares some nuggets on why our mental health is important and why it's AMAZING to admit when you "need a session." You don't want to miss this episod...

Depending on what you're writing will determine how you need to express it. If you're telling a story that is a memoir or sharing personal facts, you may need to be vulnerable and be able to share some things that you may have "preferred" to keep to yourself. Tune in as our featured guest, Min Yolanda Everett, discusses her book "From Brokenness to Wholeness," and she discusses how co-authoring th...

Often times we have an idea for a book and we don't realize the impact it may have not just on yourself but on the readers. Tune in as we talk with Jelisha Jones as she talks about her book, "What It Means to be Free" and how telling her story allowed her words to encourage those who read it, and how important it is to put limits on yourself. She set herself free while writing the book and learn h...

Editing is one of the most important parts of publishing a book. Editors can be a writer's BFF or their worst enemy. Tune in as we talk about editing with our featured guest, CaTyra Polland, Owner of Love 4 Words. She is a published author and an editor and she literally has a LOVE for words! We are diving in to drop some nuggets that will bless your soul! To connect with CaTyra: Website - www.lov...

Many of you ask about how to publish a children's book and everything that is needed to do it. There are a lot of steps, of course, and our good friend Nekisha Pickney, shares some of those tips and tools with you. She has written multiple best-selling children's books and one of them is GLOBAL! Tune in as she discusses her writing journey and how she can help you achieve your goal of becoming a p...

You know that book you just can't stop reading because the plot is so good and you feel like you just KNOW the characters personally? That's what best-selling fiction author Cydney Rax does... she creates characters that stick with you and you can't put the book down. Tune in for today's episode where we talk to Cydney as she shares how she was inspired to start writing and how she...

Writing about marriage for empowerment & encouragement is needed more than ever these days. Alicia Meeks, co-owner of "Spoiled Wives Club," talks about becoming a "spoiled" wife and how important it is for women to know the importance & significance in being the best individual in order to be the best wife. Her journey to becoming a spoiled, satisified, and successful wife is one you defin...

Workbooks are an excellent compliment to any book, right? Workbooks also are stand-alone projects that are interactive and assist with growth and learning on many levels. Tune in today as we talk with special guest, Winona Thomas, CEO of Kira's Publishing, and she discusses how to create & design workbooks and how they have impacted her. To connect with Winona: Email - kiraspublishing@gmail.co...

Tune in as we talk with special guest, Crystal McKnight who is going to share and discuss creating prayer journals. She has created multiple journals for you to be interactive and take your intimate writing time to another level! You don't want to miss this episode if you have been wondering how to create your own prayer journal or how to effectively use a journal of this type! To connect & ge...

You create blogs and you write journals, but you may be wondering if that content can be used for anything else??? Tune in for today's episode where we are talking to Nikki A. Keyser, our special guest who is sharing how to turn your blogs into a book. She discusses her books and how she used her blog content to create her books.  To connect with Nikki: www.simplyhermovement.org // Email: sim...

Ghostwriting is a form of writing that is talked about but not many don't know what it is/how it works. LaTasha is going to share the process with us. She has years of experience and this is an episode you do NOT want to miss if you have been wondering about ghostwriting! To connect with LaTasha -- email: ltaylor@writelegacy3.com // Website: writelegacy3.com // LinkedIn: La Tasha T.

Tune in for an enlightening episode with our special guest, Mirlaine Powell, who is discussing her new children's book: "Gamer Z & His Gratitude Upload." This is book #1 in the "Gamer Z Codes His-Story" series and she is sharing information how the importance of writing books that are for our culture! You don't want to miss it! Book is available on Amazon.com! To connect with Mirlaine - Instag...

Welcome to Season 2!!! What does it take to be a writer/author? Are they even the same thing?  We are discussing this topic as I am asked often what does one have to do to become a writer? There are a few things to get you started... let's talk about it!