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In today's episode, Colleen breaks down why willpower is an exhausting and unsustainable way to change your behavior. If you've ever tried to “power through” not drinking or force yourself into good habits, only to fall back into old patterns, this episode will shift the way you think about change. Instead of relying on willpower to control your drinking, your eating, your productivity, or anything else, Colleen shows you how to design an environment that makes success inevitable—without the mental struggle, without the exhausting inner battle, and without feeling like you're constantly fighting against yourself.   Key Takeaways: 1. Willpower is a Finite Resource—You Will Run Out Willpower is just forced focus—it's what you use when you don't actually want to do something. The more decision fatigue, stress, or depletion you experience, the less willpower you have. If you're relying on willpower to avoid drinking at night, you're already set up to fail. 2. External Rewards Make You Feel Powerless We are conditioned to chase performance-based rewards—grades, promotions, social validation. This mindset makes success feel scarce—like you have to constantly prove yourself to earn your own power. If someone (or something) gives you power, it's not actually yours. 3. You're Not Chasing a Goal—You're Chasing a Feeling It's not about not drinking, it's about how you think not drinking will make you feel. When you place your self-worth in achieving a goal instead of designing a life that supports you, you create an exhausting cycle of struggle. Real power comes from creating a life where you feel good right now—not just after you hit some goal. Actionable Steps to Make Change Easy 1. Stop Beating Yourself Up—Start Observing Instead Instead of thinking, I need more willpower, ask: “How can I make this easier for myself?” Notice the conditions that lead to overdrinking, and shift your environment—not just your mindset. 2. Design Your Success Instead of Forcing It If your goal is to drink less, don't just “try harder”—change your surroundings. Example: Instead of sitting in front of the TV and trying not to drink, switch up your routine. Take a bath, read in a different room, go for an evening walk—anything that naturally moves you away from the habit. 3. Make Your Future Self's Life Easier Instead of spending willpower on not drinking, use it to set up a better tomorrow: ✅ Get a good night's sleep. ✅ Hydrate and eat nourishing food. ✅ Move your body and reduce stress before it builds up. The more you invest in yourself today, the less you'll need to rely on willpower tomorrow.   Homework: Ask yourself: ✔ Where in my life am I forcing things instead of designing things? ✔ How can I change my environment so I don't have to struggle as much? ✔ What if my power wasn't in my performance, but in how I take care of myself? Because real power doesn't come from proving yourself—it comes from setting yourself up for success.   Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL. If you're ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking),You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.   Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question for Colleen's NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air!    —Want daily updates from me? Find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer   —Click here to TAKE THE QUIZ: Do you have a drinking problem or a thinking problem?

Who are lost people? In this series, we're going to talk about who they are, how we are supposed to relate to them, and what we are supposed to be doing about them.In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can look for the lost. Luke 19:10 Jesus' goal is to seek, not separate from the lost.  The lost aren't our enemies, they are the mission. The lost aren't our opponents, they are our objective. The lost aren't the problem, they are the point. The Great Commission:Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, (but they aren't Christians!) baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."As Christians, we don't fight against the lost, we fight for the lost. In Luke 15, Jesus tells three parables about someone finding things that are lost:Luke 15:1-10Luke 15:22-24 All three of these stories show the Father's heart toward the lost: He is looking for them, running to them, and when they are found, through their repentance, He rejoices. How do we look for the lost?1. Looking for the lost requires that you leave your comfort zone.They're probably not here. Looking for the lost requires that we take what's in here and export it out there.Mark 1:16-18 A fisherman doesn't fish in his living room, he goes to a lake—because that's where the fish are. In the same way, the church building is not the primary place where we fish for the lost. 2. Looking for the lost requires that we live a life differently than the lost.Jesus ate with sinners, not to condone their sinful lifestyle, but so they would no longer be sinners. Seek AND SAVE.Romans 12:2 We are friends TO the world, but not friends WITH the world.You cannot affect the world by being like the world. We are supposed to be looking for the lost, but we aren't supposed to be looking like the lost. 3. Looking for the lost requires that we see the inherent value in people.Luke 15:28-32 4. Looking for the lost requires God's help.You need a co-laborer to fulfill the great co-mission.Matthew 28:20 "...And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."God is asking for you to partner with Him in finding the lost.Evangelism not something you do by FOR God, its something you do WITH God.  Are you looking for the lost?Homework: Ask the Lord to show you one person and commit to praying for them every day this week.

If we all learned to live in our purpose we would probably be happier, healthier, and full of more life. At least that's what Miss Jaye thinks! This week she explores the root of her professional unfulfillment and how a 9-5 experience helped her come to the life-changing realization that her paycheck did not match her purpose. She discusses the questions you should ask yourself to determine if you're in a purpose vs. paycheck battle; and offer three steps to take to WIN it.    Homework: Ask yourself if you're in the purpose vs. paycheck battle.    Learn more about our classmate, Jasmine's MaryKay business    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram  Leave Miss Jaye a Voicemail    

Let's discuss the value of imperfection. We often get caught up in a cycle of perfectionism when it comes to succeeding in life. We strive to not make any mistakes, to get everything right the first time, and to put our best foot forward. But what if I told you that imperfection can actually be an asset? The power of imperfection lies in the fact that it allows us to learn and adapt to new situations. Embracing imperfection gives us the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them, instead of being afraid of falling short and letting that fear limit our growth. Instead of resenting mistakes, use them as tools to help you understand different concepts and problem-solve more effectively. My goal with this episode is to help you realize that there's no such thing as perfect. Embrace the unknown and keep pushing yourself further. I promise you, it will be worth it. Takeaways

Fantasy looks like the scene you work up in your head from time to time. It seems innocent enough. You may tell yourself the fantasy is just a fleeting thought. But as you add details, you add emotions. Soon enough, your sexual fantasy works itself from your brain to your body amping those thoughts to feelings. In this short series, we want to urge you to take fantasy seriously. This Part One can be your Step One to breaking free from your unwanted sexual habits. (Stay tuned for Part 2 next week)Highlights:Sexual Fantasy is when you have a thought or image and you begin to work a storyline in your brain.Sexual Fantasy engages your will.Recognize that it looks kinder, gentler but it's part of the same beast.Sexual fantasy is where you start to dissociate or unplug from the the real you in the real world with real relationships with real responsibilities where there are real consequences (positive or negative) for the things that you do.God gives you imagination as a creative force.When your imagination is hijacked by sin it moves to sexual fantasy, wanting to become flesh.Homework:Ask yourself: Is sexual fantasy part of the ritual leading me to my unwanted sexual behavior?How can you take action then?Make no compromises.Help the show Support the show Ask a question by emailing us Leave a review Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Follow us on ...

CONGRATULATIONS for taking the first step to solving your slow money blues. My name is Doug, retired US Marine, and 2x combat veteran turned entrepreneur at your service. I teach people how to build, launch, and grow their own personal freedom success system. I had a meeting with a group of small business owners and a question came up. I shared with them I could guarantee their success or refund their money. However, it was predicated upon them doing everything I said for 30 days. If they deviated, they would forfeit the refund. LET'S GET PERSONAL The reason most people cannot guarantee their success is simple. They deviate from a proven formula that works 100 percent of the time. Listen closely, here it is: Discover a Problem, Speak to the Problem, Get Paid to Solve the Problem. TAKE THE POLL MAIN POINT(S) How to create guaranteed success? TAKE-AWAYS Only solve problems that people are willing to pay for. HOMEWORK Ask your clients if they have any new problems that you can solve. To learn how to guarantee your success watch live each Tuesday on Facebook from 9:30-10AM EST. FREE 30 MIN BUSINESS CONSULTATION ($225 Value) Join our Facebook Group to access: One-Page Freedom Success Plan Full Business and Marketing Plan Templates Free ebook "The Branding Formula" KUDOS to our SPONSORS LIINKY BIGNETDOMAIN SOCIALGLUU To Your Success, Doug PS. Today is a great day to be YOU! Follow Like & Share on Social Media @SlowMoneyBlues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/slowmoneyblues/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slowmoneyblues/support

Meet Molly Mandelberg- a nomad, world traveler who has extensive experience in healing modalities. While traveling, Molly had to use her intuition to understand where she was supposed to go next. It led Molly to heal her past traumas and open her own business.Molly is the Founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, Creator of “Magnetic Influencer Collective” and also the writer and illustrator of "The Wild Hearts Rise Up Oracle Deck". She is the host of both “Tactical Magic” Podcast and “Reveal the Game of Life” Podcast. We discuss past life regression, Access Consciousness, Kabballah, and more. This is a great episode to listen to if you need some book recommendations. At the end, we do a live pulling of Molly's Oracle deck. Make sure you listen and choose card A or B! Homework: Ask big questions and take bold actions. What has been wanting to come forth in you? Give some time to envision what that would look and feel like. *Stay Connected, Rosies! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @getrosepodcast and follow our guest @wild_one_rising on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildheartsriseup

What stories are you telling yourself? Are you blaming other people for your circumstances? That may mean you are surviving in a "victim" mindset. What would happen if you changed that? What would happen if you recognize you are NOT the victim and took back your power and energy?  Colleen Suchecki, from Believe, Grow, Shine, joins us today to detail her shift out of victimhood. Like most people, Colleen suffered trauma in her youth, but she has been able to see the gifts in the pain. Colleen is a trained chiropractor turned Intuitive coach & healer. Homework: Ask yourself- What's the story I am believing about myself? Be curious and allow this answer to flow. *Stay Connected, Rosies! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @getrosepodcast and follow our guest on Facebook or check out her website - believegrowshine.com

All it takes is two words. There is POWER on taking your pen and pencil to paper. Alia Sobel, coach and creator of the mindset movement Two Word Story is here to tell you how titling her story in the moment to something empowering helped her overcome seemingly unsurmountable obstacles. Her struggle with postpartum depression led her into the awakening process. She started noticing the signs- feathers, animals, numbers, etc. She had to trust her intuition and her heart to guide her in the direction she needed to go. In hindsight, we learn everything is a gift, but can you change your mindset in the moment from now on? Homework: Ask yourself- What is my Two Word Story? Alia offers Luna Luxe retreats to set intentions during the new moon at www.aliasobel.com. Follow her on Instagram @twowordstory_mindsetmovement

Many people with food and body image issues hold on to the belief that the only thing keeping them from being fat or fatter is having to whip themselves in shape periodically, or getting mad at themselves when they “make a mistake.” The negative self-talk and body hatred that goes along with the diet mentality does not address in any way the underlying reason for your binge eating, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, food addiction, or emotional eating. Homework:  Ask yourself how your body hatred limits your life 1. When you go shopping for clothing 2. In your friendships  3. In having an intimate relationship or your desire for one 4. In social situations 5. At work 6. With your children Schedule free Anchor Program consult: https://findingyouranchor.as.me/consult

Welcome to the pilot episode of Married By Design . Have you ever thought to yourself, "why is being married so hard and frustrating and disappointing at times? This is what we will be discussing this week on Married By Design.We have seen some amazing changes take place in couples marriages as they sought out God's design for marriage and put in the practice His truths. When God designed marriage, He did so with specific purposes in mind and He also gave us the practices that we should follow to achieve a great marriage. The key to really finding satisfaction in our marriage relationship is to understand God's design and obey His direction. Homework - Ask yourself the question and your spouse, "who’s purposes am I focused on in this relationship and who’s methods and design and my following?" Mine or Gods?We would love to hear from you at Marriedbydesign01@gmail.com. Next week on Married by Design we will start looking at resolving conflict. Really and completely

Shijia gets help on her confidence as it relates to doing science/grad school in a non-native language, asking for feedback, and comfort interacting with men as a result of cultural upbringing.     Homework: Ask for feedback  Tip: Ask for 1 thing you did well and 1 thing you did better (to avoid receiving the “It was good but…” structure of feedback) Tip: If it’s written feedback, read it while you’re well-rested and relaxed (if possible) Tip: Prepare for but don’t avoid awkwardness Growth mindset: don’t feel limited by the skills you currently have My late grandpa Yuriy had this, as he spoke to Americans even when he wasn’t fluent after we moved to the US from Russia. I recently found an amazing home video of him telling a joke in English, making people erupt in laughter, and then being delighted that he was understood   Homework: List the benefits of the struggles and learning opportunities you’ve had. Examples:  Having English as a 2nd language can provide skills for then learning the language of science Having to work while in college teaches organizing, prioritizing, multitasking, whatever skills that job required, and is actually better than having a resume that has only education Homework: Mindfulness (letting thoughts slip away) Tip: Avoiding Pink Elephants (think of a better thought to replace an unhelpful thought pattern, as just trying to avoid thoughts tends to reinforce them Tip: Track unhelpful thoughts by moving pennies from one pocket to another or by using a tally Tip: Defer anxiety to a later point Christy Harrison’s Intuitive Eating Fundamental Class (a mini course is available) and Food Psych podcast  Tip: Use Masterminds (feedback groups) for making progress on research projects or anything else you’re trying to get done ———————————————————————— Discuss this episode or learn about hiring Masha for workshop (about making progress on goals that matter to you using antiperfectionism and authenticity) at BoldAdulting.com! Follow BoldAdulting on Twitter or Instagram. Email: masha@boldadulting.com Masha’s personal social media: Twitter & Instagram   All coaching sessions and interviews are included by permission and with the level of privacy requested by each guest.    Bold Adulting season 3 episodes were recorded over a year ago. To hear updates or to learn what podcast guests have been up to since then, reach out using the contact information if provided.  Host: Masha Evpak Sound Editor: Bart Cameron and Masha Evpak

Meghan Cooper is joining the Attagirl fam! This week she's talking about all the doors the Restaurant Industry opened for her. ✏️ HOMEWORK: Ask your server something personal about their life. For example, “Where did you grow up?” or “What do you do for fun when you're not here?” Treat them like a person and get to know them a little.

Meghan Cooper is joining the Attagirl fam! This week she’s talking about all the doors the Restaurant Industry opened for her. ✏️ HOMEWORK: Ask your server something personal about their life. For example, “Where did you grow up?” or “What do you do for fun when you’re not here?” Treat them like a person and get to know them a little.

What happens when your self-care practice stops working? What happens when self-care just isn’t enough anymore? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my early parenthood days and how I had to evolve my self-care into something bolder: self-advocacy. It’s easy to advocate for others; advocating for ourselves is the advanced work. It's embarrassing for a self-care mentor to feel like she's failing at self-care. But what came out of this time in my life was an incredible lesson about the ways that we need to bring some of our fierce side into our tender moments. This is what makes self-advocacy such a powerful combination of compassion and courage. Download the free Self-Advocacy Manifesto! Links and resources for this episode Course: The Art of Self-Advocacy Episode: Fierce and Tender, together at last Download the free Self-Advocacy Manifesto! Definition: Self-Advocacy: boldly declaring what we need and taking action on our own behalf that aligns with those needs so that we can feel whole, well, and authentically ourselves. Homework Ask someone for help. It could be small or large, but if you are craving support of some kind, tell someone. Even if it feels uncomfortable, say "Hey! I could use some support. Could we jump on the phone?" or state the kind of support you're looking for. Or maybe it's that project you've been putting off because you don't have the knowledge to get started. No matter what it is: ask for help. Support the Show! Support the show on Patreon! Leave a rating + review on iTunes

You don’t have to work in the health and fitness field to have an effect on people’s lives.Julie Lubbers, owner of Teal Gate Studios, is a portrait photographer. We have many of the same foundational beliefs. We need to change the narrative of our self-talk to be kinder and gentler to the one who looks back at us in the mirror every day. Giving ourselves more love, compassion and patience will overflow to other people who come into our lives. Julie’s passion is to “encourage women to be in the picture throughout their lives. Be there with your kids, be there with your significant other, be there with your friends, and ESPECIALLY be there for yourself! Let’s love ourselves more so we can send that love out into the world”!She uses the lens of her camera to help women feel better about themselves. Utilizing lighting and posing techniques and offering fashion and makeup help, she can bring out the beauty and individuality of each person. Women often don’t want their pictures taken. They think they don’t look perfect, so they stay in the background. They don’t realize that they are writing themselves out of their family’s history. Existing in photographs is an exercise in learning to love and accept yourself so you can love and accept others.-Comparison is the thief of joy. Keep your eyes on your own paper.-Show up every day! You don’t have to show up like a pro, just show up.-Suffer less. No one wants to suffer. Making small changes in the way you live your life can mean you suffer less and can feel happier, healthier and better equipped to be there for yourself and others.Homework: Ask a close friend or family member to describe their favorite things about you!Goal setting will always be part of your homework. Once a week write down your focus or goals for the week. Every Friday reassess them, tweak them or change them to fit your needs. It’s “Your journey, your way”.You can find Julie at:julie@tealgatestudio.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TealGateStudio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tealgatestudio1/Blog: http://www.tealgatestudio.com/blog/Website: http://www.tealgatestudio.comOther links:Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/Steven Pressfield,The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/Dan Harris, 10 % Happier https://www.10percenthappier.com/dan-harris-books/Lip Sense Lipstick, https://seneweb.senegence.com/us/products/lips/lipsense/

 Prefer just the Audio?  Click here. Episode Brief Description As a business owner, it's a constant struggle to keep the customers that we worked so hard to get. In today's episode, we're talking about how to reduce your churn rate & retain those precious clients Are you looking to create your ideal lifestyle?  Then we invite you to become a #lifestylebuilder. Find out more here. Key Insights & Timestamps [00:11] – Welcome [02:44] – How are you serving your current customers? [05:15] – Onboarding – or the steps people make to become customers [06:35] – Avoiding buyers remorse  Gift after purchase Personal email Phone call Thank you card Anything that will support and delight your customer [08:44] – Offer your customers a walk through of their purchase  [11:55] – Rewards [13:09] – Using automation  [14:25] – Be sure you can actually deliver what you've promised. You'd be surprised how often this step is missed [19:15] – Creating fans and lifetime customers  [24:23] – Go and talk with your customers. Even consider reaching out to those who may have left you [27:04] – Action Items  [28:40] – Tom's Bookshelf Your Homework Ariana's Homework Ask your current customers – what is one thing I could be doing to serve you better right now? Tom's Homework Map out your customer journey Tom's Bookshelf Never Lose A Cusotmer Again Get This Book Audible – Get Your First Audiobook Free! Amazon – Get The Physical or Kindle Version Resources Mentioned Show 53 – Your Customer Journey Show 109 – Automate Before You Delegate Plan With Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Ideal Lifestyle Lifestyle Builders Mentorship Key Insights Create more than customers, learn how to create fans!  Be sure to deliver what you've promised and continue to curate relationships with those customers  Continuing to work hard for your customers will keep them coming back again and again  Free Guides Lifestyle Plan With Purpose Find Your Financial Freedom How to Hire a Coach Free Guides For You The post How to Stop Losing Customers appeared first on Tom & Ariana Sylvester.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Homework: Ask for help. As Jean Vanier-- founder of L'Arche communities-- says, "Life comes from the recognition that I can't do it on my own." This week, live into that, and reach out to others for support. Practice asking for help. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, it is particularly important that you not isolate or tackle it on your own. If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Track List: 01. Jimpster & Jonatan Backelie - Brought to bare(Deetron Rmx) 02. Double:think - Last word(Unreleased) 03. Homework - Ask yourself(Audiojacks Chemical Rewind) 04. Sonic Future - Remember 05. Andhim - Hausch 06. Renzky, Thabo Getsome - Waited so long(Mat.Joe Rmx) 07. DJ Fudge And Kiko Navarro - So tight 08. Double:think - Whip(Unreleased) 09. Andhim - Alter egon 10. Double:think - Feel it(Unreleased) 11. Trash You - Watch this 12. Paul C, Paolo Martini - Flying lizard 13. Stefano Ritteri - Nothing stays the same Biography: “The decks, the disks, the cd and other in the hands of a good dj, are good instruments, the important is to know how to use them in the best way! These elements can become for the dj, as for a good musician, a great orchestra. That’s why today also a dj can ride the classifications with the pieces realized, remixed and produced by him and because the youngs cram to one of his dj set as once only for a rock concert happened. The dj is the new star! Besides also Brian Eno had foretold this in the distant year 83 saying: ” the musician of the future will be the dj! ” A philosophy of life at the base of the profession of the dj always accompanied by a good musical taste, ear, humility and above all passion in these words it is picked the opinion of Flavio Kirilli aka FK Anyway.
Flavio, since from childhood, has been a lover of music and of what rotates around it; he starts to move his first footsteps when he was 16 buying the first console, then growing ,he continues his walk “putting disks” practically in the best clubses of the region.
After sometime, he learns to discover and to interpret the different musical tastes of the people, the way to make amuse them and to transmit emotions. After different broadcast experiences he comes to Ciccio Riccio (one among the most important radios in Puglia), where for a few years he succeeds in spreading his sound to the thousand of listeners of the station; meanwhile the evenings increase and he succeeds in affirming him also out of its region (but he has to do a lot more).
In 2002 he decides to move definitively to Riccione where all the time there are the most important clubs of Italy. Here finally the dreams become reality, after having worked at the Echoes – Liz and to the Byblos and Pascià. For different years he works to one of the shops of disks more important of Italy, where he enriches his musical culture and strengthens his knowledges with the best exponents of the house panorama national and not only.
In 20 years he has worked in hundreds of clubs in Italy and to the foreign countries, among the most meaningful: Matis (Bologna), Peter (Riccione), Divinae Follie (Bisceglie – Ba), Nafoura (Castellaneta Marina-Ta), Fellini (Milano), Dna (Ginosa Marina – Ta), Villa Delle Rose (Riccione), Miu’ J’adore (Marotta-An), Chalet delle Rose (Bologna), Des Alpes (Madonna di Campiglio – Tn), Vanilla (Siena), The Door (New York – USA), NiteFlight (Leibnitz – Austria), Fiesta Club (Bruxelles – Belgio), Penthouse (Copenhagen - Denmark) and so many others…
He has worked with sacred monsters of the music, artists of world calibre with which he have had the pleasure to share both the professionalism and the friendship. “It is enought look at them working to understand that from them there is always to learn ” he says with humility…
Consequence of his success and his back-ground musical, as natural professional growth, Flavio from 2006 starts to compare him with the job of remixer and record producer. Between a dj set and another, with friends dj and musicians he moves in different recording studies where he is working at his new tracks....
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This episode was recorded live at our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise. (Did you know that we host a writing retreat on a cruise every year!?! You can learn more at https://writingexcuses.com/retreats/.) While on a boat in Mexico, we were joined by author Mark Oshiro and literary agent Kate McKean. In addition to our hosts, they answered questions that were asked by our cruise attendees. Our answers included things such as how much space a character should take up and how to find the balance between plot-focused and character-focused novels. We also tackled questions about worldbuilding, motivation, and deadlines. Homework: Ask someone a question about writing, either to learn more about what they're working on or to work through a project of your own.Sign up for our newsletter: https://writingexcuses.comCredits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, Howard Tayler, Erin Roberts, Mark Oshiro, and Kate McKean. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.Sign up for our newsletterCredits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.Join Our Writing Community! PatreonInstagramThreadsBlueskyTikTokYouTubeFacebookOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/WXSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was recorded live at our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise. (Did you know that we host a writing retreat on a cruise every year!?! You can learn more at https://writingexcuses.com/retreats/.) While on a boat in Mexico, we were joined by author Mark Oshiro and literary agent Kate McKean. In addition to our hosts, they answered questions that were asked by our cruise attendees. Our answers included things such as how much space a character should take up and how to find the balance between plot-focused and character-focused novels. We also tackled questions about worldbuilding, motivation, and deadlines. Homework: Ask someone a question about writing, either to learn more about what they're working on or to work through a project of your own.P.S. Our Writing Excuses cruise is over 50% sold out! Secure your spot today at www.writingexcuses.com/retreatsSign up for our newsletterCredits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, Sandra Tayler, Mark Oshiro, and Kate McKean. Our guest was Chuck Tingle. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.Join Our Writing Community! PatreonInstagramThreadsBlueskyTikTokYouTubeFacebookOur Sponsors:* Visit kinsta.com to get your first month free when you sign up today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy