HopeWriters

Podcast Notes: Your Book is Your Mission Statement Host: Brian DixonPodcast Title: Hope Books Podcast Key Takeaways: Your Book is Your Mission Statement: Your book reflects your journey, your challenges, and your message to the world. It serves as a banner of freedom and hope, showing others that transformation is possible. The Power of Your Story: Your life experiences, especially moments of being stuck, are your reader's starting point. Writing about your past challenges provides hope and a path forward for those currently struggling. Structure Your Book: Part 1: The Prison – Describe the low point in your life. Part 2: The Path – Share the actionable steps you took to overcome. Part 3: The Promise – Highlight the transformation and the life you now live. Connection with Your Reader: Identify your reader's pain point and meet them where they are. Use your story to walk alongside them, offering hope and practical steps. Your Story as a Gift: Reframe past challenges as blessings. Sharing your story not only helps others but also redeems your experiences. Action Steps: Write It Down: Identify a story where you felt stuck and write it in detail. Post It: Share your story on social media to start connecting with your audience. Dream Big: Envision the book you want to write and take steps to make it a reality. Encouragement: Your story matters. There are people waiting for your words of hope. Hope Writers is here to guide and support you in crafting your message. Quote to Remember:“Your book is your banner of freedom. It's your mission statement to say, ‘You can do this.'” For more resources and support, visit Hope Books.

Share your writing to communicate your values and message to your reader. Does the idea of promoting your work make you feel awkward? When you think about marketing, do you worry you'll come across as too salesy? In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you determine how to market your work in ways that are authentic to your message and your personality. Special guest, marketing strategist Mike Kim breaks down social media marketing and shares the features of a well-designed personal brand. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You don't need to be a pro to get your words out into the world. If you want to serve your readers, you need to tell them about your work — especially if you've just written a book! You've worked hard on the words you've written, and you want to share them with others. In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll shows you how you can promote your work and elevate your message in a way that feels genuine to who you are. Special guest, public relations strategist Robin Barrett also offers practical ideas for how to get your work in front of your audience. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You have stories inside of you, waiting to be told. What do you do when your everyday life is mostly dusting and dishes, not writing? Where can you find compelling content in your day job at the office, in the classroom, or at home with your kids? Regardless of where you spend your 9-to-5, your writing life grows as you approach your days with curiosity and a commitment to tell the stories that surround you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll discusses how to create attainable writing goals and find meaningful stories in everyday moments. Special guest, author Shannan Martin talks about how curiosity and commitment can help you build a writing life that lasts. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Go the distance with writing friends and a regular routine. Cut through the noise and find a writing routine that works for you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll guides you toward developing a writing game plan that will work in any season of life. Special guest, writing coach and podcaster Ann Kroeker talks about developing confidence, writing regularly, and finding helpful feedback. Learn how writing prompts can help you infuse your work with new ideas and direction. Download free writing prompts for the month of April here! The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Discover how to find inspiration in your everyday life You don't need to head to a cabin in the woods to gain inspiration. You can find it on a starry night in your own backyard. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll shares three tips for finding poetry in the words you've already written. Special guest, poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols inspires us to tap into ordinary moments and see the poetry within them. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

A good children's book always shows instead of tells. Children are some of the most enthusiastic readers of all! Kids love getting lost in imaginative stories and stepping into other worlds through eye-catching illustrations. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to explore the realm of children's book publishing with special guest, illustrator Yuko Jones. Find out what it takes to write and illustrate a children's book and how to get your message across without sounding preachy. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Engaging curriculum connects readers with your message. Do you want your writing to teach and inspire? Are you looking for ways to expand the content you currently offer readers? It might be time to consider building a curriculum for your audience. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll shares three ways to maintain self-care as you engage in teaching others, and special guest, author and educator Dr. Lucretia Berry outlines how she develops a curriculum that inspires personal and cultural change. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

If you're looking to traditionally publish, you'll want to know what's ahead. Are you looking for a partner in your writing process? Do you have a book idea that's ready for another set of eyes? If so, you might be ready to determine a path to publishing. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you determine where you need expertise and when to reach out to those whose experience will help you reach your goals. Special guest, literary agent Alex Field, talks through the publishing process step-by-step and offers practical advice on how to reach out to agents. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Discover the secret to overcoming perfectionism. We want to put our best words out into the world, but when we slow down to “get it just right,” we often grind to a halt. Progress becomes stagnation, and it's hard to get moving again. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers a jolt of encouragement to help you make progress in your writing life through the everyday disciplines of habit-forming and planning. Special guest, New York Times bestselling author Joy McCullough, tells her story of slow progress and shares her secret to keeping worries about rejection at bay. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Develop an elevator pitch for your work and see your goals take shape. Are you struggling to keep your new year's resolutions? Is your enthusiasm for your next writing project starting to fade with the busyness of daily life? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you clarify your vision for your writing life and talks about practical ways to make your goals take shape. Special guest, author and podcaster Ryan Romeo, shares his tips for creating a one-page elevator pitch for your work and why the critics don't get to have the last word. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Much like cooking, writing requires equal amounts of passion and discipline. There may be joy in cooking and writing, but we've all known — at one time or another — the drudgery of the tasks too. How do we maintain enthusiasm for our work in the midst of everyday tasks? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll discusses the two essential ingredients to a writing life that lasts — passion and discipline. Special guest, author and food blogger Bri McKoy shares how passion drives her work and how her audience motivates her to keep going. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Write better when you link arms with others. Do you wish the writing life wasn't so lonely? It doesn't have to be. Consider collaboration as the next step in your writing journey. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores how to collaborate with other writers and industry professionals to get your words out into the world. Learn what the design collaboration process looks like behind the scenes, and hear from veteran journalist and author Richard Lui on how he created his first book with 10 other people! The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Have a question about hope*writers? We've got you covered. Hope*writers is open to new members today through Friday, January 28th! In this bonus episode of The Writerly Life, host Clarissa Moll answers your top questions about what life looks like in the hope*writers community, and lifetime hope*writers member Anna Grist shares how hope*writers has supported her creativity and work. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

The habits you form will keep readers captivated until the very last page. It's a new year and a great time to set new intentions for your writing life. In this bonus episode of The Writerly Life, host Clarissa Moll invites you to consider how you can develop new habits — or revive old ones! — as the calendar page turns. Learn about four helpful habits for revising and editing your work, and hear from special guest Jonathan Rogers as he shares his best tips on grammar and fighting procrastination. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Coaching can encourage you on your writing journey and help direct your next steps toward reaching your goals. Whether you're just starting on the writing journey or you've got a book proposal in hand, it may be time to consider how a coach can help you reach your goals. In this week's episode, host Clarissa Moll talks about how to build your village of support and how to discern whether coaching may be right for you. Special guest Kate Riney, director of coaching at hope*writers, sheds light on what writing coaches have to offer. If you're ready to develop your craft and grow your platform while enjoying your work for the long haul, a hope*writers Certified Coach can help. Find a coach today The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You've got a message to share and a manuscript to prove it. What's your next step? As a writer, there may come a point in your journey when you look at your work and say, “I think I've got a book here.” What comes next? Whether you're just starting a book outline or you've written a full manuscript, this episode will help you determine what you need to do if you want a publisher to consider your work. Host Clarissa Moll shares the four people you need in your corner, and special guest, literary agent Rachelle Gardner, explains what makes publishers pause when they see your proposal come across their desk. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

When you've finished a writing project, what do you do next? Writing a book is an ambitious goal, so what do you do when you achieve it? After the celebration, how do you chart a path forward in your writing life? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores what you need to build a writing life that lasts and how the publishing funnel can help you pace yourself as you move from one project to the next. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Become a savvy writer by learning how to protect your work from legal issues. Do you know the difference between a copyright and a trademark? Are you familiar with the guidelines for quoting someone else's work? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers you an introduction to the legal matters related to your writing life. Learn how to protect your work and ensure your writing has a lasting impact. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

When done well, marketing is less about self-promotion and more about serving your reader. Are you ready to market your work? Want to get the inside scoop on the strategies you need to get your words out into the world? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll gives you a sneak peek into the world of book marketing with special guest, marketing director Alicia Kasen. Learn what you need to get your words in front of readers and how to build a team that will cheer your writing on. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you ready to market your work? Want to get the inside scoop on the strategies you need to get your words out into the world? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll gives you a sneak peek into the world of book marketing with special guest, marketing director Alicia Kasen. Learn what you need to get your words in front of readers and how to build a team that will cheer your writing on.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Discover eight steps to take your writing from an idea to a published book. Do you want to move your writing from drafts on your computer to a published book on the shelf? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll demystifies the path to publication with wisdom from editor Al Hsu and literary agent Alex Field. Learn the basics of book publishing right here, and start plotting your course toward holding your book in your hands. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Do you want to move your writing from drafts on your computer to a published book on the shelf? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll demystifies the path to publication with wisdom from editor Al Hsu and literary agent Alex Field. Learn the basics of book publishing right here, and start plotting your course toward holding your book in your hands. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Your next great book idea may be hidden inside the pages of your journals! As a writer, you've probably found journaling helpful at different points in your life. Perhaps you're an avid chronicler of your thoughts and feelings. It may surprise you to learn you could find your next great book idea in the daily commitment you've already made by putting pen to page in your journal. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to consider how you might turn your journal into a book. Relying on wisdom from authors Seth Haines and Shawn Smucker, discover the feedback you'll need to transform your journal entries from personal writing into a published work that serves your audience. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

As a writer, you've probably found journaling helpful at different points in your life. Perhaps you're an avid chronicler of your thoughts and feelings. It may surprise you to learn you could find your next great book idea in the daily commitment you've already made by putting pen to page in your journal. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to consider how you might turn your journal into a book. Relying on wisdom from authors Seth Haines and Shawn Smucker, discover the feedback you'll need to transform your journal entries from personal writing into a published work that serves your audience. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Whether you've lived an extraordinary life or you want to capture the beauty of everyday experiences, your life contains plenty of stories waiting to be told. Perhaps, memoir is the genre for you.   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores how to write memoir with special guest, author and podcaster, Christie Purifoy. Drawing on Christie's life experiences and helpful coaching tips from memoirist Marion Roach Smith, you'll learn how to shape your writing to highlight your life's story and offer your reader new insights into bigger truths.    The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Your life provides ample content for creative storytelling. Learn key tips for shaping your stories into a memoir. Whether you've lived an extraordinary life or you want to capture the beauty of everyday experiences, your life contains plenty of stories waiting to be told. Perhaps, memoir is the genre for you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores how to write memoir with special guest, author and podcaster Christie Purifoy. Drawing on Christie's life experiences and helpful coaching tips from memoirist Marion Roach Smith, you'll learn how to shape your writing to highlight your life's story and offer your reader new insights into bigger truths. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you a writer who wants to learn to podcast but you don't know where to start?  In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to expand the reach of your message by considering starting a podcast. Special guest, podcast producer and coach, Alana Dawson shares her six-step process for turning a blog post into an episode, and Clarissa talks about the three things you'll want to consider before you hit the record button. Listen for practical, actionable tips you can use right away. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you a writer who wants to learn to podcast but you don't know where to start? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll invites you to expand the reach of your message by considering starting a podcast. Special guest, podcast producer and coach, Alana Dawson shares her six-step process for turning a blog post into an episode, and Clarissa talks about the three things you'll want to consider before you hit the record button. Listen for practical, actionable tips you can use right away. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Have people in your life told you they'd love to hear you speak? Do you write and discover you have an inkling to say those words out loud? Maybe it's time to add speaking to your writing life. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll delivers practical advice on how to integrate speaking with your writing. Special guest, author and speaker, Chrystal Evans Hurst offers her solid-gold method for developing a talk and gives expert advice on how to determine whether a speaking event is right for you. If you've wanted to expand your skill set to include being a speaker, this is the episode for you! The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Have people in your life told you they'd love to hear you speak? Do you write and discover you have an inkling to say those words out loud? Maybe it's time to add speaking to your writing life. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll delivers practical advice on how to integrate speaking with your writing. Special guest, author and speaker, Chrystal Evans Hurst offers her solid-gold method for developing a talk and gives expert advice on how to determine whether a speaking event is right for you. If you've wanted to expand your skill set to include being a speaker,  this is the episode for you! The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

The change of seasons can mean new shifts to our writing routines. Whether you've got more time to write this fall or less, you may need to adjust your life to make space for writing. The arrival of fall can bring renewed creativity and focus! In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll shares how small tweaks to your writing routine can offer up big payoff as you step into autumn. Listen for three ways you can adapt to the change of any season, and find out how to make the most of your time as you craft your hope-filled words. Special guest Sally Clarkson gets to the heart of what writers need in seasons of change and overwhelm and shares her heart how you can thrive in your writing life. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

The change of seasons can mean new shifts to our writing routines. Whether you've got more time to write this fall or less, you may need to adjust your life to make space for writing. The arrival of fall can bring renewed creativity and focus! In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll shares how small tweaks to your writing routine can offer up big payoff as you step into autumn. Listen for three ways you can adapt to the change of any season, and find out how to make the most of your time as you craft your hope-filled words. Special guest Sally Clarkson gets to the heart of what writers need in seasons of change and overwhelm and shares her heart how you can thrive in your writing life. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you tired of going it alone in your writing life? Do you want to link arms with other writers, but you're not sure how? Have you struggled with the impulse to compete with others who do similar work? It's time to think about how collaboration could work for you!   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll looks at what it means to release competitive instincts and embrace collaboration in our writing lives. She shares three ways you can build your team and champion others' success. Special guest Dorina Gilmore-Young shares how collaboration has caused her writing to flourish and where she's found support, encouragement and inspiration to create a writing life that lasts.    The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you tired of going it alone in your writing life? Do you want to link arms with other writers, but you're not sure how? Have you struggled with the impulse to compete with others who do similar work? It's time to think about how collaboration could work for you! In this episode, host Clarissa Moll looks at what it means to release competitive instincts and embrace collaboration in our writing lives. She shares three ways you can build your team and champion others' success. Special guest Dorina Gilmore-Young shares how collaboration has caused her writing to flourish and where she's found support, encouragement and inspiration to create a writing life that lasts. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Do you feel like your family and friends just don't get it? Do you want to write but the ogre in your head tells you you're unqualified or imperfect or unready? How can you build a writing life that lasts when your inner critic seems to be the loudest voice in the room?   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores where our inner critic finds its voice and how to bring balance to our fears and insecurities about our writing lives. She shares four tips to gently redirect the critics and let courage speak. Special guest Tara-Nicholle Kirke talks about the role of the inner critic and how to gain confidence that your words matter.    The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Do you feel like your family and friends just don't get it? Do you want to write but the ogre in your head tells you you're unqualified or imperfect or unready? How can you build a writing life that lasts when your inner critic seems to be the loudest voice in the room? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll explores where our inner critic finds its voice and how to bring balance to our fears and insecurities about our writing lives. She shares four tips to gently redirect the critics and let courage speak. Special guest Tara-Nicholle Kirke talks about the role of the inner critic and how to gain confidence that your words matter. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Have you ever felt like you need to have a book contract or a literary agent to call yourself a real writer?  In this episode, host Clarissa Moll digs into how we shape our identities as writers, how we make progress toward our goals, and when to decide it's time to send our words out into the world. Learn three tips to help you discern the best outlet for your writing, and listen in as special guest author and podcaster Charity Singleton Craig blows up conventional wisdom about what makes a writer and casts a new, expansive vision for where your words can find their home in the world. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Have you ever felt like you need to have a book contract or a literary agent to call yourself a real writer? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll digs into how we shape our identities as writers, how we make progress toward our goals, and when to decide it's time to send our words out into the world. Learn three tips to help you discern the best outlet for your writing, and listen in as special guest author and podcaster Charity Singleton Craig blows up conventional wisdom about what makes a writer and casts a new, expansive vision for where your words can find their home in the world. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

As your writing life grows, it can be hard to find balance. Projects and deadlines loom, and activities like marketing and social media can take up big chunks of your time. The more you write, the more overwhelming the writing life can feel. But does it have to be that way? Is it just a casualty of the work? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers a hearty “no” and offers three ways to create space for the person inside the writing life. If you've struggled with finding balance, this episode will help you recenter and refocus on what's most important. If you're just starting out, you'll find some great habits to develop from the get-go. Special guest author and podcaster Greg McKeown helps us dial in on what's essential and how to allow what's most important to focus our priorities in life and work. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

As your writing life grows, it can be hard to find balance. Projects and deadlines loom, and activities like marketing and social media can take up big chunks of your time. The more you write, the more overwhelming the writing life can feel. But does it have to be that way? Is it just a casualty of the work? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll offers a hearty “no” and offers three ways to create space for the person inside the writing life. If you've struggled with finding balance, this episode will help you recenter and refocus on what's most important. If you're just starting out, you'll find some great habits to develop from the get-go. Special guest author and podcaster Greg McKeown helps us dial in on what's essential and how to allow what's most important to focus our priorities in life and work. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

When you sit down to write, do you envision your reader? If you close your eyes, can you see their face or know their concerns? If so, you're off to a great start when it comes to getting other people to read your words! The writer's work is to connect the words you have to share with the reader you have to serve, and there's not just one way to do it.   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll talks about how to shape your words to reach your reader, how to welcome them into your story, how to help them feel heard and known. She shares a three-step process to help you roll out the welcome mat and make your reader feel at home. Special guest author and peacemaker Osheta Moore discusses how authenticity builds community and how community keeps our writing life fresh and relevant.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

When you sit down to write, do you envision your reader? If you close your eyes, can you see their face or know their concerns? If so, you're off to a great start when it comes to getting other people to read your words! The writer's work is to connect the words you have to share with the reader you have to serve, and there's not just one way to do it. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll talks about how to shape your words to reach your reader, how to welcome them into your story, how to help them feel heard and known. She shares a three-step process to help you roll out the welcome mat and make your reader feel at home. Special guest author and peacemaker Osheta Moore discusses how authenticity builds community and how community keeps our writing life fresh and relevant. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

If you're looking to showcase your writing, there's no better place to start than a blog. But have you heard that blogging is dead? Are you worried that nobody reads longer-form writing on the Internet anymore? If you want to reach your reader, try new ideas, and make your own space for your writing, you might want to consider creating a blog.   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll asks the question, “Is blogging dead?” and explores how good writing never goes out of style. Like that little black dress in your closet, a good piece of writing can go anywhere and has many different uses. Special guest author and blogger Crystal Paine shares how she uses her blog to engage readers and grow her message, and Clarissa shares four reasons to start blogging today.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

If you're looking to showcase your writing, there's no better place to start than a blog. But have you heard that blogging is dead? Are you worried that nobody reads longer-form writing on the Internet anymore? If you want to reach your reader, try new ideas, and make your own space for your writing, you might want to consider creating a blog. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll asks the question, “Is blogging dead?” and explores how good writing never goes out of style. Like that little black dress in your closet, a good piece of writing can go anywhere and has many different uses. Special guest author and blogger Crystal Paine shares how she uses her blog to engage readers and grow her message, and Clarissa shares four reasons to start blogging today. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

A million different commitments vie for your time each day, but you want to commit to your writing. How do you do it? How can you fit writing in when life feels chaotic and time seems limited?   In this episode, host Clarissa Moll breaks down the myth of the writer with endless inspiration and hours of time. She offers four helpful habits to create space for your writing routine, and special guest master scheduler and author Emily Ley invites you to think differently about the hours you do have and how you want to use them. You don't need to let life's busyness crowd out your writing work. Your words matter, and you can write them without losing heart.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

A million different commitments vie for your time each day, but you want to commit to your writing. How do you do it? How can you fit writing in when life feels chaotic and time seems limited? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll breaks down the myth of the writer with endless inspiration and hours of time. She offers four helpful habits to create space for your writing routine, and special guest master scheduler and author Emily Ley invites you to think differently about the hours you do have and how you want to use them. You don't need to let life's busyness crowd out your writing work. Your words matter, and you can write them without losing heart. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You've carved out the time to write, but you sit with a blank page staring up at you. You want to complete a project, but it feels like your words have taken a vacation. How frustrating! How can you figure out how to start again when your writing feels like it's dried up? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll discusses writer's block -- why it plagues us, where to start when you feel uninspired, and why knowing the hero of your story will bust the block and open up your creativity again. Learn three ways to stimulate your writing life and hear from special guest author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker share his own daily writing routine.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You've carved out the time to write, but you sit with a blank page staring up at you. You want to complete a project, but it feels like your words have taken a vacation. How frustrating! How can you figure out how to start again when your writing feels like it's dried up? In this episode, host Clarissa Moll discusses writer's block -- why it plagues us, where to start when you feel uninspired, and why knowing the hero of your story will bust the block and open up your creativity again. Learn three ways to stimulate your writing life and hear from special guest author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker share his own daily writing routine. The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

You've been journaling or blogging, and you know your reader. It's time to take the next step to shape your words for a world that needs them. In this episode,  of The Writerly Life, host Clarissa Moll talks about how to integrate writing into your daily life. She shares four ways to include writing in your normal rhythm, as well as a fun writing prompt that can help you think outside the box. Special guest author and activist Terence Lester tells his story of starting small and letting stories emerge from his everyday life.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan

Are you ready to get your words out of your head and onto the page? Do you want to start a blog, publish your first piece, or publish your first piece? In this episode host Clarissa Moll shares how to know you're really a writer and offers five practical tips to finding your writing voice. Special guest author Annie F. Downs discusses how to know your lane and cheer on other writers as you work to become “uniquely you” in your writing.   The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers. Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson Music by Karla Colahan