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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 28: Why Do You Write?

    I LOVE writing. I LOVE teaching. I LOVE being an embodied writing coach. Why do you write or love writing? Asking yourself "why" can be a very powerful tool when it comes to…

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    Episode 27: Performative Writing vs Embodied Writing

    We’ve all heard the phrase stop “shoulding” on yourself. Ya know, it’s the idea that we need to check in with and let go of the “shoulds” we might be following. As a biz owner…

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    Episode 26: A Conversation about Canned Writing

    In this episode, I am joined by two of the writing coaches who serve our clients in our "This is the Year I Write My Book" program: Drs. Jeanie Reynolds and Cindy Urbanski. We…

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    Episode 25: How to Turn Anything Into a Book

    You've heard me talk before about how there's not one business owner that I know who does not write in some way, shape, or form. Recently I was reminded of this when I met an…

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    Episode 24: The Power of Writing Retreats

    We all know how refreshing time away can be when we go on vacation or go to a conference. What if you could bring this vibe to your writing? In this episode of The Written…

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    Episode 23: Honoring Your Process

    We are fully into spring here in North Carolina, and what I share in today's episode very much mimics the weather we are experiencing... some days are hot and some are cold, then…

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    Episode 22: What if You Just Stop Writing?

    In this episode, I want to share a slightly unusual strategy for helping you keep your book-writing vibes going. And, it's not what you think. Many of the heart-centered biz…

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    Episode 21: Play with Your Sentences

    All of us learned what sentences were when we were in school, but we did not learn how to play with our sentences. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman invites you as a writer to…

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    Episode 20: The Mess IS the Book

    Have you ever felt stuck in your writing and everything feels like a mess? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman explains how your book is "the mess" and how you can wade through it…

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    Episode 19: The Power of a Daybook

    Do you have a kitchen junk drawer where you can find anything? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses The Power of the Daybook, the kitchen junk drawer for your writing that…

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    Episode 18: When You Question Your Writing Authority

    There is a common internal question that shows up when you start to write... "Who am I"? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman dives deep into this question, discusses where this…

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    Episode 17: Stop Focusing on the Big Picture

    When thinking about writing your book, you might be overwhelmed. In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman will share a concept that will allow you to forget about…