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The Written Compass

125 episodes

The world needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here, then you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, specifically your voice, by writing and sharing your non-fiction stories from your life and experiences. Shana V. Hartman, PhD turned embodied writing coach, hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives that leave a lasting legacy.

Episodes

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    Episode 16: My 9 year Old Just Discovered Your Next Book Idea

    My 9-year-Old just discovered your next book idea! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman shares how her 9-year-old son through boredom and Pokeman manifested a creative process.…

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    Episode 15: Embodiment is the Key

    What do soccer and writing have in common? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will talk about how writing is not a mental exercise but an embodiment moment and how embodiment is…

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    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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…