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Eeeeeeek I made a NEW thing. I hope you like it.This first pep talk is free and inspired by two brilliant women and congruently authentic voices; Selina Barker who does a regular BRILLIANT pep talk for her members over at Another Way with Selina Barker and Caroline Donahue who drops into her membership this way and shares her truth. This pep talk is free to all and the rest of these regular calls to action will be paywalled for members.I'd love to know what it sparks for you as we head deep into Spring and all her colours. Sending SO many sparkles for your week ahead,Claire✨PS - Ooo members can catch the replay and better understand how to stack your value here on Substack in our hour long class. Don't forget you can also meet your fellow sparklers anytime in chat or over in our topical chat threads. My Growth to Bestseller Challenge is coming 1-5 May, join us here. Grab your ticket today for just £101 and join 130 others building towards their ‘bestselling' Substack vision in joyful, sustainable ways. I can't wait to support you to set the strategy to magnestise the Substack and audience of your dreams. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscribe
OMD3 Ep12 Guest no show Jack, Seann and Sara discuss whether dogs actually do live 10x longer if they sleep on your bed. And while we wait for celebrity groomer Caroline Donahue to join us, talk turns to kitchen appliances, colonoscopies, and a rather awkward moment with Seann and genitals. Jokes aside, we do hope to have the lovely Caroline on in the new year so send us your grooming questions! Follow @omdpod and @juniperomd on Instagram for extra videos and content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thank you Jo Hutton, Robin Harford, cara alwill, Emma Simpson, Vicki Lesley, and many others for tuning into my live video with Caroline Donahue! Join me for my next live video in the app next week.It's been a joy to support Caroline Donahue on her journey to Substack Bestseller.✨If you want my bespoke support, Diamond Membership opens to my paid members and customers this weekend for a limited number of people. Here are the perks… Let me know if you have questions,Claire ✨ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscribe
What are some of the common fears that writers face? How can we work through them in order to create more freely? Caroline Donahue gives her tips in this interview. In the intro, How to avoid indie author scams [ALLi; Writer Beware]; Financial strategies and mindset [Self Publishing Advice]; Apple Intelligence at WWDC [The Verge; […] The post Writing Through Fear With Caroline Donahue first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Today Casey interviews First Words co-host and longtime friend Jazmine Aluma. Jazmine is a poet and essayist, currently working on a memoir and finishing her MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University. She has an 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. Jazmine and Casey have been a source of creative support for each other throughout their many years of friendship. Last year, when Casey's daughter was just a few months old and before COVID vaccines, Jazmine would drive over and join them on a weekly walk, with masks, to make sure Casey was getting some adult interaction in those early, isolating days of motherhood. It was on one of those walks where Jazmine first pitched Casey the idea for this podcast, and the rest is history. Jazmine's website. The first reading originally appeared in the Issue 61 of Ruminate Magazine – Beginnings and Endings. The second reading originally appeared in I Wrote it Anyway: An Anthology of Essays, edited by Caroline Donahue and Dal Kular. You can follow Jazmine on Instagram @jazminealumawrites and this show @firstwords.podcast
How does visibility change your relationship to writing? How much of your process do you make public? How soon do you share your work after it's written? We've explored these and other questions this season and today I'm wrapping things up with our final solo episode.It's my continual dream to make this show more visible. If this or any other episode inspires you, please share it with a friend and review a show wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you, thank you for being a part of The Secret Library.Visit today's blog post here: https://www.secretlibrarypodcast.com/episodes/caroline-donahue-s4-ep9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Anna Terry speaks with ENN reporters Cate McCahill and Caroline Donahue about the experiences of Elon University students who are studying abroad amid the pandemic.
Throughout this season, I've been amazed at the depth of these discussions. I originally planned for a less intense season this go-round, given the year we've all had, but this topic refused to stay on the surface of things.Wrapping up another theme, in this final solo episode on The Nourished Writer I share many of the discoveries I've made throughout this wild ride of a year. What's kept me inspired, motivated, and engaged in writing — it's all here.What's the Boat Explosion Principle, you may ask? You'll just have to listen up and find out...Thank you for another incredible season and for all the kind messages everyone has sent about the season. If you haven't yet done so, it would mean the world if you left a rating and review for the show. It makes a huge difference and helps us reach more listeners. Happy holidays, and here's to blue skies ahead in 2021!Visit this episode's show notes page here: https://www.secretlibrarypodcast.com/episodes/caroline-donahue-s3-ep14 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you're a new author, I'm hosting a free challenge - 5 Days To Plot Your First Novel. It runs 5-9 October 2020 and will be a lot of fun. If you'd like to take part, go to www.PlotYourNovel.com and sign up :) What's in this episode?You all know what the Inner Critic is. It's that loud voice that goes off like a car alarm when something unexpected happens to you. It's there as a preservation mechanism and grew out of the beliefs you developed when you were a young child.The critic wants you to be safe and keep you out of harm’s way, and it’s very persistent.The Creative Self is much quieter, but in a way is much more confident than the critic. Because it is so quiet and unassuming, you don't focus on it. It's easier to ignore the Creative Self, but it’s the one that makes suggestions and comes up with the good idea.Caroline Donahue likens your creative self to an iceberg - the critic is the small bit that sits on top and dominates, but your creative self is the enormous powerhouse the keeps the critic afloat.Discover the 4 ways you can silence your critic and give voice to your creative self.Links mentioned in the episode:The Secret Library PodcastCaroline DonahueElizabeth GilbertJoanna PennAssociated Blog Article:https://emmadhesi.com/blog-post/innercriticSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/emmadhesi)
And so, we come to the end of Season 2.It has been quite an adventure releasing this season in such a crazy time, but I've never been more grateful to be a podcaster than I am right now. I hope this season has been useful to you, whether you're currently revising a project or not.As I share in this solo wrap-up, revision was my achilles heel for so many years. If I can remove the fear I had for anyone else, I'll have achieved my goal for this season. Get the inside scoop on my own revision process and method as I take you from the beginning of my novel up to its current status.We'll be back in September with Season 3. In the meantime, sign up for Footnotes and the SLP Patreon to stay connected during the break.Happy listening to all of you, may your Next Draft be the smoothest one yet.Visit this episode's show notes page here: https://www.secretlibrarypodcast.com/episodes/caroline-donahue-s2-ep15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We spoke with Caroline Donahue, a non-executive director on Experian’s board of directors, and former Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Intuit. Full transcript and key takeaways: http://ex.pn/levelup
Three and a half years into hosting The Secret Library, something changed.I started this show in the spring of 2016, eager to crack the code on writing books. There was plenty of information about craft, but not so much about the fortitude needed to sit down day after day and actually write and publish something meaningful. I'd been writing and discarding drafts of novels for nearly a decade and wanted to discover the truth about writing books from the inside. Now, over 150 episodes in, I know writing a book is absolutely possible. I no longer worry whether or not we can do this. But what I have realized is that packing your life chock full and saying yes to everything does not help you write a book. Making time to write requires hard choices, and this episode goes into the hard choices I've made recently in order to actually get this book done. Sometimes, you need to take a break and hide in the creative cave. Here's how I made that happen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podcast-friend, writer and writing coach Caroline Donahue is back on our podcast this week to talk about her new book, The Story Arcana: Tarot for Writers. We loved catching up with her after about a year - a year that's brought her big changes in her life, a move to Berlin and all the stress that entails. We also talked about why tarot is not scary, and specifically how tarot can help you get beyond everything you've been taught, to get in touch with your intuition. (See? Totally not scary.) You can find Caroline at carolinedonahue.com, and on Twitter and Instagram @carodonahue. As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review us in your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Visit our website, marginallypodcast.com, for complete show notes and to get in touch. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcast. Meghan's on Twitter @meghanembee, and Olivia’s @roamingolivia
The Writer's Well - Conversations about writing from craft to wellness.
In a rare interview segment on The Writer's Well, Rachael and J. talk to the lovely and talented Caroline Donahue about tarot and how writers can use it in their storytelling.Caroline Donahue - https://carolinedonahue.comRachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswellMore information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 122. Tarot for Writers with Caroline Donahue. When most of us think of tarot, divination automatically comes to mind. Did you know that the cards can also be a remarkable tool for creativity? In fact, many authors are discovering tarot is an ideal writing partner for those times when the words just don't want to flow. In this episode of Tarot Bytes, writer Caroline Donahue joins me to talk about how she uses tarot for writing. She also discusses her new book, Story Arcana: Tarot for Writers. This wise book helps the writer break through creative blocks to find the story within. It's a must-have for any writer who is looking for a fun, ingenious method for tapping into their writing groove.
Symbolism can add depth to our writing, turning characters into real people, and developing nuance in scenes. In today's podcast interview, Caroline Donahue explains how to use Tarot cards to delve into symbolism and give your unconscious mind some fuel for creativity. In the introduction, I talk about the ghostwriting + plagiarism scandal sweeping the […] The post Creativity, Symbolism And Writing With The Tarot With Caroline Donahue first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Today’s episode is a wide-ranging conversation with the hilarious, gracious, and brilliant Tasha L. Harrison, romance and erotica author, freelance editor, and a creative entrepreneur dedicated to helping new and aspiring word makers become authors. This recording is actually take 2 – our first conversation was sacrificed to the technology gods last week, so we’re extra grateful to Tasha. You can find her at tashalharrison.com, or on Twitter and Instagram@tashalharrison We talk stationery and planners, writing romance, what it’s like to write while working as an editor, the barriers to writers of color in traditional publishing, the realities of self-publishing, the money (or lack of) in self-publishing, gaming Amazon, planning a story, how to get past the 26,000-word wall, defining writing, going full-time, Buzzfeed layoffs, jealousy, working with agents, writing backwards, Caroline Donahue and The Secret Library podcast, cross-pollination, and how your day job helps your creativity. Whew! I think that’s it. As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review usin your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Visit our website, marginallypodcast.com, for complete show notes and to get in touch. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcastor Facebook. Meghan's on Twitter @meghanembee, and Olivia’s @roamingoliviaTheme music is "It's Time" by Scaricá Ricascá
A new podcast from Caroline Donahue and Tara Calihman, two friends who made the leap to follow their dreams and move to new countries. This show is for everyone who has told each of them, "I could never do that."
I thought I'd never do a solo episode But after nearly 3 years of the show, it was time. Through the process of interviewing nearly 150 writers, I've learned a lot about the process of writing and publishing books, but I've never talked about the process of writing my own novel. Moving into a new year, here are the goals and plans I'm putting in place for a successful writing year, as well as a bunch of ways you can join in the challenge. Let's crush this year and get all those words floating in our heads down on the page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of hosting Caroline Donahue on the show! Caroline is an American writer living in Berlin, and the host of The Secret Library Podcast (where I’ve had the good fortune of being a guest!). She is also the co-editor, with Dal Kular, of the essay anthology I Wrote it Anyway, which is all about writers overcoming obstacles in order to do the work they love. Proceeds from this anthology benefits Arts Emergency in the UK and 826 LA in the US. I happen to be a huge fan of 826, having volunteered for several years at the NYC branch, so when Caroline put out a call for submissions, I immediately raised my hand. Now listen in as Caroline and I chat about this amazing project, and do a deep dive into the process of crafting an anthology from beginning to end. In this episode Caroline and I discuss: A step-by-step process of putting an anthology together. The importance of choosing your editorial stance early on. How to handle the submission process. The biggest hurdles to look out for when crafting an anthology. Tricks to help you overcome blocks and write anyway. Plus, Caroline’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/231
This month, we present our conversation with writer Jean Hannah Edelstein about the all-too-often unspoken realities of making a living – one of which is that it’s not often done with writing. We also talk about the glories of being an underachiever at the day job while still using writing skills (check out episode 35with Caroline Donahue for more about choosing a day job that leaves you with enough mental and physical space to pursue writing), how a rigid writing schedule doesn’t work for everyone, and giving yourself permission to be a writer. Jean is a Brooklyn-based writer who’s a frequent freelance contributor to many publications including The Guardian, The Pool, and Elle. Her day job is in marketing, working with tech companies like Etsy, her current position. Her forthcoming memoir, This Really Isn’t About You, about grief, family, immigration, love, cancer and one very special colonoscopy, among other things, will be published by Picador in the UK in August, 2018. We first found Jean through her TinyLetter Thread, which we highly recommend. You can sign up for it and read more about Jean at jeanhannahedelstein.comand follow her on Twitter @jhedelstein. As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review us in your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Visit our website, marginallypodcast.com, for complete show notes and to get in touch. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcast Meghan's on Twitter @meghanembee, and Olivia is @roamingoliviaTheme music is "It's Time" by Scaricá Ricascá
This week, we are delighted to share our conversation with Caroline Donahue, a book coach and host of the wonderful Secret Library podcast and co-editor of the forthcoming anthology, I Wrote it Anyway. Caroline has so much great advice that we've decided she's our new spiritual adviser. In the episode, she talks about her planning process, giving creative projects time to root and grow (and not worrying about being too faithful to them), and her incredible publishing project, I Wrote it Anyway. Produced with Dal Kular, the short story anthology features writers who felt blocks to writing, either internal or due to the outside world, schedule, lack of support, etc, and will be out this fall. Find out more at carolinedonahue.com, and follow Caroline on Twitter and Instagram @carodonahue. As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review us in your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Visit our website, marginallypodcast.com, for complete show notes and to get in touch. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcast Meghan's on Twitter @meghanembee. Theme music is "It's Time" by Scaricá Ricascá
Kate & Tasha are reunited with their boss friend, Caroline! Caroline Donahue is also known as the Book Dr., and the host of her very own podcast, the The Secret Library. They talk about everything from plotting, to tarot, to wigs, to spreadsheets. In today's episode: The part where Caroline, Tasha, and Kate spend way too much time discussing who would narrate their lives. Caroline’s upcoming Anthology, I Wrote it Anyway and how she and her writing buddy Dal decided to publish this book of essays. Caroline’s thoughts on traditional publishing vs. self-publishing. Writing hang-ups and some ideas to help you fix them. Jami Gold’s writing spreadsheets and how they help the plotting process. Tarot for Writers how tarot cards can help with the writing process. *** Follow Lady Books on Instagram: @ladybookspod Follow Lady Books on Twitter: @ladybookspod Follow Lady Books on Facebook: facebook.com/ladybookspod
Book and craft On AsK Win today (Monday, January 15, 2018), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Caroline Donahue. Caroline is here for the readers, those of us who often want to hide at home, living our lives through those magical pages. Because we think that’s all we’ll ever get to have. What Caroline have learned is that books are a map, not just an escape. Literacy is as important as creativity, to flip Sir Ken Robinson’s quote. And creativity is very, very important. Caroline is the Book Dr. Ever since Caroline was a little girl, books have been as important as food, clothing, and shelter. In many ways they have been all three. As an introvert, reading has been Caroline’s home ever since she can remember. The overstimulating outside world was often easier to discover first through a book and as soon as Caroline could read, it was her main occupation. Caroline spent afternoons perched in the crook of a tree branch, reading while waiting for a friend to come sleep over. Caroline pulled her first all-nighter to finish a book in third grade. The Bridge to Terebithia just wouldn’t wait. Perhaps the insomnia Caroline have had since she was fifteen was just a gift to allow me to get more time reading. Caroline’s work is for the readers out there. For those of you who had as many friends inside of pages as outside. If you were like Caroline, trapped behind bifocals and an eye patch in first grade, there may have been more friends like Nancy Drew and Charlotte and Wilbur than there were in school. We all have a favorite story. You know the one- the one you return to over and over. Life got easier as Caroline got older. Caroline found theater and another way to dive into a story. Caroline fell in love with films that she connected to as much as books. In college, Caroline studied art history and literature. Caroline read and read and stared at beautiful paintings until she understood their stories. Then Caroline went on to a masters in psychology and expressive arts. Caroline learned there that we are shaping beings that crave a through-line. That we live life and find its meaning through the story we tell ourselves about who we are. Caroline took this further as she went to photography school and put them together working in creative fields in Los Angeles. Caroline worked in galleries and a beautiful bookshop that stole her heart and for a literary journal that Caroline wish had put out many more issues than it could. Caroline watched the stories unfold in the city that sets the tone, in many ways, for the stories that the world sees. Caroline believe that if we don’t look further than reality TV and blockbuster films and magazines, then those are the only stories we get to consider. Caroline believe reading and engaging with the power of story is the way to a bigger and more beautiful life. Curiosity is what opens us up to more. As soon as we ask why things have to be a certain way, there is a chance for them to change. This is when we learn where the map is leading us. Welcome to Caroline’s refuge, where every bookshelf has a rolling ladder attached and there are comfortable armchairs by fireplaces in every corner, complete with hot cups of tea and slippers with a cashmere blanket folded over the arm. Have a seat. Caroline have been waiting for you. Let’s start looking at your story. Where do you want to go next? To learn more about Caroline visit http://carolinedonahue.com. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit http://wincharles.weebly.com/. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. Interview with Mel Marton: http://traffic.libsyn.com/winwisdom/LAF3494_08172017150526412_1189015.mp3. 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Caroline Donahue is a Book + Writing Coach who helps authors stop waiting and start writing. She’s also the host of The Secret Library podcast, where she has interviewed over 70 writers about writing and publishing their books. She’s also working on her first novel herself, so she’s no stranger to what it can feel like to be overwhelmed by the scope and ambition of a project. Between her coaching, her podcast, and her own book, she’s the perfect person to geek out with about the creative process, what gets people stuck when it comes to making work, and how to stop putting it off and just get your work out there already.