Are you curious about freelance writing, but the idea of pitching yourself feels overwhelming—perhaps even terrifying? Danielle Hayden, freelance writer and mother to a kindergartener, is on the show today.
14. Rewriting your parenthood story w/ Emily Popek
What does editing a book and parenting have in common? A ton, actually! As an editor, your job is to excavate through what you are given and pull out the best from the author. Same goes with good parenting.
13. Encouraging marginalized voices to speak their truth w/ Iris Imaginoria
Marginalized voices need space to speak their truth. On the show today is Iris Imaginoria, director of a story-based theater camp, cancer and mental health survivor, and parent of a gender-fluid teen.
12. How to revise your writing like a pro
In this episode, I share a variety of techniques to help you revise your writing that are applicable for articles, blog posts, essays, books, and more.
11. Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty
Both of these ladies didn’t realize that confidence was the key to get them writing. Angel Trusty and her daughter, Rachel Trusty, are on the show today.
Bonus: 7 ways to make time for your writing and yourself
Making time for your writing, especially for us busy parents, is something I talk a lot about here on Conversations with Parents who Write. Enjoy these 7 tips in this flash podcast episode.
10. Exploring romance gone wrong w/ Amanda Jane Schiller
She’s far more excited about exploring the millions of ways a romance can go wrong, rather than right. Amanda Jane Schiller, a contemporary romance novelist, is on today’s podcast.
09. Processing infertility struggles through fiction w/ Linnea March
She started writing again as a means to process her infertility struggles. Linnea March, a parent of two boys and former educator, is on today’s podcast episode.
7 Ways to Encourage Kids’ Imaginations and Storytelling
Storytelling sets the stage for building connection with our kids. Based on my experiences, here are seven ways to encourage kids’ imaginations and storytelling.
08. Capturing motherhood’s complexity through poetry w/ Dominique Snedeker
She uses poetry to immortalize precious moments with her children and motherhood’s complexity. Dominique Snedeker, a poet, U.S. Air Force veteran, and parent of three, is on today’s podcast.