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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

  • · 17m

    Episode 112: How to Publish a Journal

    Many people love a good journal. Consequently, publishing a journal seems like an easy book and publishing asset. But, there is more to it than pretty pages made in Canva! In…

  • · 11m

    Episode 111: Building a Business Around Your Book

    You've got a book. Now what? Can I really build a business from my book? The answer is YES! I share 3 common models for building a business around your book: Focus--the book(s)…

  • · 10m

    Episode 110: Coaching Yourself Through Self-Sabotage

    It's normal for fear to show up at various stages of your writing process and journey. One of the places I see it show up the most is at the beginning and ending, especially right…

  • · 12m

    Episode 109: How to Tell Your Story

    I often hear people say, “I feel like I have a story to tell.” Then, they go on to share how they don’t know where to begin, what to include, how to organize it, etc. In today’s…

  • · 24m

    Episode 108: The Power of Resistance with Dr. Cindy Urbanski

    In today's episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with a good friend, colleague, and author, Dr. Cindy Urbanski. In today's episode, we dive into her newest self-publication,…

  • · 18m

    Episode 107: Writing as a Tool for Healing

    We have all heard about the importance of journaling, but what is really happening when we write in a journal? In today’s episode, I breakdown what is going on when we crack open…

  • · 15m

    Episode 106: Procrasti-Organizing

    When do you need to know the order of your ideas? Well, there is no one right answer! In today’s episode, I share when and why organizing your ideas and having a clear structure…

  • · 11m

    Episode 105: Full Spectrum You

    When clients come to work with us, there is a common part of the journey that almost everyone experiences: fear. Often this fear can manifest as questioning and doubting ourselves…

  • · 12m

    Episode 104: Why NOW is the Time to Write Your Book

    In today’s episode, I share how transformative book writing is not only for yourself but for all that you desire in your life and your career or business. And here’s the kicker,…

  • · 12m

    Episode 103: A New Book Genre?

    My team and I are all about supporting our clients in finding the book they want to write. We have published personal growth books, business strategy books, lesson memoir books,…

  • · 14m

    Episode 102: How To Be #1 on KDP

    Many folks who write a book want to be a #1 Best Seller! On KDP, this doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it does. In today’s episode, I share how we support our clients in…

  • · 12m

    Episode 101: What You Need to Write

    I love talking to folks about their writing ideas. I get giddy hearing them go from thought to thought, verbally laying down one powerful word after another. Then, something…