In Episode 92 I did some fun exploring of what work and living and writing gets to look like. Hopefully that episode supported you in realizing you are basically always writing. So, in today’s episode, I offer some practical steps on how to capture your continuously creative self. These are the very tricks and tools…

Often coming up with ideas for writing is presented as this thing we don’t yet have and must come up with, and then we can write! In this episode, I get curious about how we can actually tap into the bazillion ideas we have swirling around through the practice of gratitude. Join me as I walk you…

I have been leaning into what “work” gets to look like these days. Am I working when I am on a walk with my dog? Am I working when I take my son and I to dinner? Am I working when I take a nap? And since my work revolves around writing, I thought it…

In today’s episode, I keep the spooky Halloween spirit going and talk about why we often feel so scared to write! I dive into some of the ways that I coach people through naming the fears, how our body responds to these fears, and what might support you in moving with and through the fear…

In today’s episode, I share my experiences in receiving royalties from my books. I have published traditionally with a big publishing house and self-published. In the episode, I break down: The differences in royalties I receive from my traditionally published vs self-published book How to decide which is the aligned path for you As always, this…

I cannot wait to share this week’s episode of The Written Compass Podcast with you!!!! It was my absolute pleasure to sit down with Tonya Reid. Tonya has been a client of ours for over a year now, and I am.so.proud of where her writing journey has taken her!!! A hairdresser by trade, Tonya has…

Many writers don’t think about the interior formatting of their book! Today I asked the amazing designer and published author, Melisa Graham, to give us the nitty gritty on all the things you need to consider for the inside of your book. We discussed what Melisa considers the top 4 elements involved when formatting the…

Meet the Authors of Unveiling the Secrets: Kristin Bowen & Melisa Graham! In today’s episode I’m thrilled to slowly introduce you to some of our amazing authors for our most recent collaborative book, Unveiling the Secrets: An Encyclopedia by Women, For Women (and Those Who Love Them). Today I had the pleasure of speaking with authors…

“What do I have to say that is different from anyone else?” This is a common stumbling block when writing your book and sharing your messages in business and life. In today’s episode, I share how what makes you unique IS your legacy, and I break down 3 secrets for identifying that uniqueness, that difference: Connection…

Welcome to Part 2 of understanding the secret of writing anything! Today’s episode is Part 2 of 2 on the next key elements of the rhetorical situation: The purpose The topic The context and culture Tune in as I break down the key to using these elements of the rhetorical situation to confidently write whatever you…