The Writerly Life

The Writerly Life

Hosted by: hope*writers

Are you ready to take the next step in your writing life? Whether you’re a beginner stumped about what to do first or an experienced writer who’s ready for new growth, you’ll find what you’re looking for here at The...

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Welcome to The Writerly Life

Season #1

It’s time to take the next step in your writing life! Join The Writerly Life each week for tips and tricks to help you hone your craft and reach your readers with your words of hope. Catch a glimpse of what’s in store...
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50. What it’s like to write as a job with novelist Katherine Reay

What’s it like to write when it’s your job? What does the writing life look like when you become a working writer? What does a day or a week look like? How many hours?  And what about marketing and getting an agent? ...
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49. From hobby to working writer with Joshua Becker

So how do you take your writing serious? How do you commit and show up?  One important way is to begin looking at yourself as a working writer. Even before you get paid. So what focus and mindset does a working writer...
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You CAN make progress as a writer. You can find clarity. You can focus your message and find your reader. And you can make real writing friends who ‘get’ what you’re going through, because they are too.  To take a...
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48. Facebook for writers - How ads work, with Amanda Bond

Spending money on facebook ads can be scary. You want it to work. You don’t want to waste your money.  Well how do you know if it’s working? How do you know which posts to spend money on? And why would a writer want...
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47. Facebook for writers--before you run ads, with Amanda Bond

So how should a writer use facebook? How do you know if you’re doing it right? How do you know what’s working? Do you boost posts? Buy ads? Is it worth it?  Whether you want to build a platform, promote your book, or...
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46. Inside the Mind of a Children’s Author - with Matthew Paul Turner

Writing for children is a different kind of writing. One of the beautiful things about it is when you successfully keep things simple, you can end up reaching far beyond children.  That’s how it’s worked for Matthew...
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45. Starting and Becoming a Writer with Christie Purifoy

You like books and reading. You like to write. But you don’t feel like you’re one of “those” writer people. It’s just something inside you - something a little restless - like there’s somewhere you want to get to, but...
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44. How to find an agent with Rachelle Gardner

To get published by a publisher takes a team. One of those team members we need is a literary agent.  But how do you find an agent? Are there guides, books with names of agents? - yes! In this episode you’ll find out...
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43. Do you need an agent? With Rachelle Gardner

To get published by a publisher, it takes a team. One of those team members we need is a literary agent.  Well, do you have to have an agent? What difference do they make? How do you know if you need one?  Even if...
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42. Podcast Advice with Kendra Adachi

Whether you’re an experienced podcaster, or just starting out, or just thinking about it - this episode’s for you. We’re going to talk about the most basic, most important part - the words, the content. Of course!...
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41. What Makes You a Writer? with Jeff Goins

It’s kinda funny when we’re afraid to call ourselves a writer - as if we’re scared of ourselves and our full potential.  Do you find it easy to not say you’re a writer - for example when you don’t have many readers?...
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