The Written Compass

The world of business needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, your language, by writing and sharing your amazing message. Dr. Shana Hartman, spouse, mother of 3, and Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives in the world of business and life for heart-centered folks just like you.

Episode 71: Readers Make Good Writers

“Learning how to be a good reader is what makes you a writer.” ~ Zadie Smith In today’s episode, I break down how you can use your skills as a reader to inspire and support your writing. The key ideas I share are paying attention to how the writers of the books you love to…

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Episode 70: Connecting with Your Reader Beyond the Page

When you publish a book, you have a unique opportunity to connect with people far beyond the reach of your network and sometimes even social media. But how can you take advantage of and leverage those connections? In today’s episode, I share several ways to use your book to build connections and nurture your audience…

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Episode 69: Creating Your Intellectual Property Empire with Chantel and Mwale Henry

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Chantel and Mwale Henry, co-owners of The Best-Selling Author Academy. We had a lot of fun digging deep into important topics, like: entrepreneurship and writing the power of your intellectual property when building your legacy how writing can change your life and others Click…

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Episode 68: Grow Your Audience with a Book

Many people think they need a huge audience before they can write a book. In today’s episode, I share how we can flip the script and use your book to build your audience. In this episode, I cover: the goals behind growing an audience (i.e. why do we care) why a book is a wonderful tool for…

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Episode 67: Write Your Book with ChatGPT

Can I write a book using ChatGPT? The short answer is maybe! In this episode, I explain: What is ChatGPT How to get started using What this AI tool can do How you may (or may not) want to use it when writing your book Checkout out ChatGPT! As always, leave us a review so that…

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Episode 66: Unexpected Joys of Writing a Book: An Interview w/ Michelle Rockwood

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Rockword, founder of “Unscripted Sales” and author of Joyful Selling. Michelle helps coaches sell their programs with pure joy and zero sleaze. In our conversation, we dive into: the selfish reason that motivated Michelle to write her book (and should motivate you too!) how she…

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Episode 65: Top 20 Writing Tips Part 4: Necessities for your Writing Toolkit

Any creative person has “tools” they like to use to express themselves. For writers, you need more than just your laptop or notebook. In the final episode in our four-part series on 20 Writing Tips for Your Writing Journey, we are ending with the fun writerly gear we like to use. Here are our 5…

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Episode 64: Top 20 Writing Tips Part 3: Making Your Words Sing

Ok, so in our 4-part series, we are now to Part 3. You’ve gotten your words down, you have a draft going, and now how do you really make your words appealing to the reader and jump off the page? Here are our 5 tips for doing just that: Capture moments, memories, conversations, a turn-of-phrase,…

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Episode 63: Top 20 Writing Tips Part 2: Getting Your Words Down

Welcome to Part 2 of our four-part series where I share the top 20 tips my team and I feel best support anyone on their writing journey. In this episode, I share the next five tips focused on getting words down or drafting your book. Here is a brief overview: Word vomit, without judgment. Talk…

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Episode 62: Top 20 Writing Tips Part 1: Getting Started

This is a kickoff for a series on what my team and I feel are the top 20 writing tips to support anyone on their writing journey. Part 1 focuses on getting started, and I share 5 simple tips to help you with setting up your writing journey. Here is a brief overview: Don’t wait…

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