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Rejection on Your Writing Journey With A.W. Mason

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Our guest today, A.W. Mason knows a thing or two about facing rejection and turning it into success. This dark fiction writer braved numerous rejections while submitting stories over the years.

In this episode, we explore how he found inspiration in Stephen King’s own struggles with rejection and delve into coping strategies, including navigating the stages of grief to effectively handle setbacks.

Join us as we discuss this author’s journey and the profound impact of rejection on his craft.

You’ll walk away motivated to take chances, learn from critiques, and keep working toward your writing dreams. As A.W. Mason says, every attempt brings you closer even if it’s not a good fit this time. Don’t be afraid to seek your story’s audience.

You can find A.W Mason on Instagram, and Twitter, and be sure to check out his author page on Amazon.

Journal Prompt:

Reflect on a recent rejection or setback in your writing journey. How did it make you feel, and how can you turn this experience into a stepping stone toward your writing goals?

Never forget that you are worthy!

Kirsten McNeill

Book Editor | Confidence Coach | Artisan

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Building a Writing Community with Winnie Tataw

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Welcome to Worthy Writers Podcast! Listen on Spotify and all major platforms.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Winnie Tataw, a five-time self-published author and the founder of Win’s Books.

Winnie revealed how her endeavors began in 2020 with a simple mission: offering free interviews for indie authors on her website. But as we all know, one thing leads to another. Due to overwhelming demand from new authors, she created The Authorpreneur Yellow Pages, a comprehensive resource for writers. But Winnie didn’t stop there. She envisioned a community where authors could continuously connect and evolve. Thus, her membership program was born.

One of the most inspiring takeaways from our conversation was Winnie’s words of wisdom: find what you love to write about and your writing will find who loves to read it

If you’re looking for some inspiration and insights into building a supportive writing community, this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Winnie on Instagram and explore her Mystic Writer’s Program

Journal Prompt:

Whether you’ve already published, are on the verge of, or just contemplating it, what are your emotions surrounding this milestone? Write down your fears, hopes, and everything in between.

Never forget that you are worthy!

Kirsten McNeill

Book Editor | Confidence Coach | Artisan

Worthy Writers Editing

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Sustainable Storytelling with Chelsea Pennington

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Welcome to Worthy Writers Podcast! Listen on Spotify and all major platforms.

Ever heard of sustainable storytelling? In this episode, we’re thrilled to have the amazing Chelsea Pennington, the author behind the holiday romance story, “The Mistletoe Connection”, to shed some light on this.

Chelsea takes us through her personal journey as a writer and how she stumbled upon the concept of sustainable storytelling. She emphasizes the power of a positive mindset in writing, encouraging us to see it not as a draining struggle but a source of joy and fulfillment.

By shifting our mindset and making writing a practice that brings joy, we can approach our craft with more enthusiasm and fulfillment.

Listen to the episode to learn more about sustainable storytelling and how it can transform your writing journey into a fulfilling experience.

Journal Prompt:

Reflect on your current mindset towards writing. Is it a source of joy or a struggle for you? How can you shift it to make your writing process more joyful and sustainable?

Connect with Chelsea on Instagram.

Never forget that you are worthy!

Kirsten Mcneill

Book Editor | Confidence Coach | Artisan

Worthy Writers Editing

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Imposter Syndrome with Havelah McLat

Podcast, Worthy Writers

Welcome to Worthy Writers Podcast! Listen on Spotify and all major platforms.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Havelah, a talented writer who opens up about her writing journey, starting from her early days of crafting short stories that gradually evolved into longer narratives.

She reflects on her growth as a writer and acknowledges that everyone has to start somewhere, even if the initial attempts may not be perfect.

She also talks about experiencing imposter syndrome after publishing a book and how it affected her writing. The conversation touches on the challenges of feeling like an imposter and the guilt associated with not writing as much as others.

Tune in to gain insights into the struggles of imposter syndrome and how it can impact writers.

Connect with Havelah on Instagram!

Journal Prompt:

In your writing journey, have you experienced moments where you compare your progress and success to that of other writers?

How has this comparison affected your perception of your own path as a writer?

What can you do to avoid the toxic effects of comparing yourself to others?

Never forget that you are worthy!

Kirsten McNeill

Book Editor | Confidence Coach | Artisan

Worthy Writers Editing

linktr.ee/kirsten.mcneill