The Written Compass

Episode 14: The Power of Your Home Language

In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses “The Power of Your Home Language”. First by asking “What exactly is your home language?”, and second, “How to honor the voices of all instead of considering them different?”. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Jamila Lyiscott Ted Talk “3 Ways to Speak English” Shana Hartman is…

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Episode 13: Flaws of Standard English

In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the flaws of the standard English concept, why it is important, and the ideas that surround it. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that…

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Episode 12: Editor vs. Writing Coach

Writing is not a solo practice. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will help explain and guide you to what type of support that you might need when writing your book… Do you need an Editor or Writing Coach? Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English…

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Episode 11: You Have an Idea… Now What?

As a business owner when writing your book you might have a clear idea of what you are going to write about or you might have an idea but not much else. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman answers the question… You Have an Idea… Now What? Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach….

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Episode 10: How to Organize Your Writing

Organization does not have to be a linear process. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss different ways to approach organizing when writing your book. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company…

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Episode 9: How To Start Your Book This Year

It’s a new year and it’s finally time to start your book! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will break down a simple strategy for starting your book this year and plenty of other goodies along the way. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English…

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Episode 8: The Power of Reflection

Have you ever heard the phrase “You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been”? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss The Power of Reflection and will share questions to inspire you to start reflective writing. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience…

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Episode 7: Don’t Write For Others

Have you ever been told that the audience is the most important thing to consider when you are writing? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will shake things up and take the other side of the argument, and will explain why ignoring your audience will create powerful writing. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied…

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Episode 6: Grammar – It’s Complicated

In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the complicated and funky aspects of grammar. Why is grammar such a point of all kinds of emotions when it comes to our history and futures as writers especially when trying to share your message? Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years…

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Episode 5: 3 Ways To Decide First

Have you ever gotten a big intuitive hit to next-level yourself, take the next step, and do something that feels scary… like writing a book? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the powerful action of deciding first and 3 simple tools to help support you in making a decision first. Shana Hartman is…

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