Podcast appearances and mentions of jessi honard

This month, picked books for each other to read! Peter read Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick, a fantasy novel with colonialism and classism themes, praising its characters and magic system but noting some minor issues. Caty discussed Along the Razor's Edge by Rob J. Hayes, a fantasy series about a feisty, flawed protagonist and a unique magic system that focuses on dangerous sources of power. Rachel provided feedback on Unrelenting by Jessi Honard & Marie Parks, an urban fantasy mystery, finding it a fun and engaging read. Dan reviewed The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe, a complex, experimental science fiction novel, highlighting its unique narrative structure and setting. Finally, Nick shared his positive experience with A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, a novella exploring themes of societal harmony, self-discovery, and contentment. Please consider supporting us below: Dan Eavenson: Check out The World of Juno, and read his book Dave Woke Up! Peter Schaefer: Check out Peter's games here, and see his newest TTRPG, The Well! Caty: Visit Griffin's Roost Books and Treasure to purchase new and used books and more! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @ArgentRabe, @ShoelessPete, @ShimmyBook, @SinisterInfant E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com

Mary Robinette Kowal writes science fiction and fantasy, and starts writing all her novels during NaNoWriMo, which takes place each year in November. Show notes: Mary Robinette Kowal (https://maryrobinettekowal.com) The Spare Man (https://maryrobinettekowal.com/writing/the-spare-man/) Episode 19, Grant Faulkner, Executive Director of NaNoWriMo (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/19) Matthew Salesses, Craft in the Real World (https://matthewsalesses.com/craft-in-the-real-world/) Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, Unrelenting (https://www.marieparks.com/order-unrelenting/) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

Today's guest are Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, co-authors of Unrelenting, a fantasy novel that is paced like a thriller, and features a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters. The authors joined me today to talk about bringing a business mindset to the publishing journey, writing inclusively, and the process of co-authoring. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Jessi's Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Marie's Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Ad Links: Hauntings, Homicide & Hearsay PubSite The Midwest Crime Files

This week, Marshall and Wil sit down with Marie Parks and Jessi Honard to talk about their book, Unrelenting.  Links mentioned during the show: Unrelenting Marie Parks Jessi Honard Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

Have you ever looked at your business and wondered how it got so complicated? Whether it was your offers, your messaging or your systems… it seemed to all be running fine until you took a pause to see the tangled web that's actually been weaved over time? That's what we're talking about on this episode with our guests Veronica Yanhs, Jessi Honard and Marie Parks as they talk about the time they realized they overcomplicated their business, what they did to make a change and how it changed the way they now show up and make decisions. Including: Learning how to cut through the noise of what business “should” look like and what is right for you (along with an inside look at what happened before this lesson was learned). How simplification allowed an offer to hit $100k, without the need for burn out or complicated launch strategies. What really happens when you try to turn your agency into a one-stop-shop (hint: it's not worth it!) Why simplification is ever evolving in a business and how to know it's time for you to look at how you can do less, better. What it looks like to lean into the work you're the most qualified and experienced in and how it has built both stronger results for clients and referral relationships with other businesses. About Veronica From the spreadsheets to the bedsheets Veronica Yanhs is completely open about who she is: CEO, kinky, and feminist. Using her Orgasmic Operations® method she helps 6 + 7-figure businesses create well-lubricated operations to make their next level of growth insanely pleasurable, sustainable, and full of ease. IG: @veronicayanhs Website: http://www.businesslaidbare.com (http://www.businesslaidbare.com)  Opt-In: http://www.businesslaidbare.com/7-systems (http://www.businesslaidbare.com/7-systems)  About Jessi & Marie Jessi Honard and Marie Parks are the co-founders and co-owners of North Star Messaging + Strategy. They help business owners successfully outsource their content without sacrificing authenticity or results, and believe in the power of personality-driven copywriting that connects and converts. Since 2010, they've helped hundreds of businesses across dozens of industries capture their Brand Voice and hand off their content needs, allowing them to spend more time as CEOs, instead of content churners. IG: @northstarmessaging Website: http://www.northstarmessaging.com (http://www.northstarmessaging.com)  Opt-In: http://www.northstarmessaging.com/character (http://www.northstarmessaging.com/character)  Where to connect with Jess: IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedomdrivensuccess/?hl=en (@freedomdrivensucess)  Website: https://freedomdrivensuccess.com/ (freedomdrivensuccess.com) Get your Free Scale Beyond 1:1 Training: https://freedomdrivensuccess.com/ (freedomdrivensuccess.com/class) Get your free Evergreen with Ease Revenue Calculator: https://freedomdrivensuccess.com/launch-planning/ (freedomdrivensuccess.com/calculator) Mentioned in this episode: Apply for The Collective here! Are you ready to step into a scaleable business model that generates consistent results and revenue? The waitlist for the July Collective is open, and the price will be going up soon! https://freedom-driven-success.captivate.fm/may-collective (Apply for The Collective!)

In the Season One finale, Peter and Erica geek out with Jessi Honard & Marie Parks—the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Sci-Fi/Fantasy category finalists. And this episode has EVERYTHING: Animorphs, setting and maintaining boundaries, and details of publishing their co-written debut novel, Unrelenting. Come for the talk about queer rep, stay for the inevitable tangent about stickers.Their book!http://www.notapipepublishing.com/unrelenting-by-jessi-honard-and-marie-parksTheir company!https://www.northstarmessaging.com/Their social media contacts!https://thegrigoribooks.com/@thegrigoribookshttps://www.marieparks.com/@marieparkshttps://jessicahonard.com/@jessihonard

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessi Honard and Marie Parks. We'll be talking about their contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting.  Jessi and Marie have been co-writing speculative fiction since 2009, and their 2022 contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting, was a finalist in the 2020 Book Pipeline Unpublished Manuscript contest.  Marie is a fantasy, sci-fi, and horror author who landed in New Mexico after traveling full-time in an RV for years. Her writing uses speculative fiction to dive into topics like social justice, the environment, and the power of friendship. Jessi Honard is a speculative fiction author, business owner, and professional coffee inhaler. Her work leans into the power of imaginary worlds as a conduit to exploring common struggles of identity, belonging, and trust.  Together, they've run a successful copywriting agency since 2010. Jessi lives in the Bay Area of California with her partner, Taormina, and Marie lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with all the dogs.   In this episode Jessi, Marie, and I discuss: What qualities make for a successful co-writing partnership and how to decide whom to work with. How to bounce back from early mistakes and why you aren't always one mistake away from ruin. The importance of interrogating the “why” behind your vision for your book and your career. Plus, their #1 tip for writers.  For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/408

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer's lens. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite books.  Links mentioned during the show: Marie:  Twitter: @mariepark Website: https://www.marieparks.com/ Marie's Publisher: @NotAPipePub Pre-order Unrelenting  Amazon Paperback Pre-order Kindle edition pre-order Barnes & Noble Paperback Pre-order Gabe: Twitter: @GFSalmeron Billy:  Twitter: @bapalmer_writes Leigh Bardugo: Website: https://www.leighbardugo.com/ Twitter: @LBardugo Instagram: @lbardugo Podcast: GrishaCast: The Grishaverse Podcast  Sarah Eni's First Draft Podcast Interview with Leigh Bardugo  Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil are joined by Immortals writing group members Billy Palmer and Gabriel Salmeron, along with debut author Marie Parks “Unrelenting” (co-authored by Jessi Honard) to discuss Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. We look at the story through a writer's lens as well as fans. How it would fit into a three-act structure, 7-Point Plot Structure as well as character deep dives.    Links mentioned during the show: Marie:  Twitter: @mariepark Website: https://www.marieparks.com/   Marie's Publisher: @NotAPipePub   Gabe: Twitter: @GFSalmeron   Billy:  Twitter: @bapalmer_writes   Leigh Bardugo: Website: https://www.leighbardugo.com/ Twitter: @LBardugo Instagram: @lbardugo Podcast: GrishaCast: The Grishaverse Podcast    Sarah Eni's First Draft Podcast Interview with Leigh Bardugo    Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine Now, just keep writing!

Who IS Jessi Honard, anyway? This episode is all about Jessi. And Marie. And how they met, became instant camping buddies, and then birthed a business within 6 months of meeting each other. {Hey, when you know, you know!} Does your business have an “origin story”? {Hint: The answer is yes!} In future episodes, we’re going to look at how using storytelling in telling YOUR story helps you connect to your audience in an authentic way. We’ll also be unpacking the concept of brand voice and how it has EVERYTHING to do with your content marketing strategy.

Do you work with independent contractors within your business? Most likely, you’re saying YES right now. Independent contractors are a valuable part of small business operations, especially as you scale.    So how do they fit into Clockworking? Can you even Clockwork your business with contractors popping in and out?   On today’s episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, we have Clockwork Superstars, Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, Co-Founders of North Star Messaging and Strategy sharing how they scaled their agency-style business with employees and independent contractors alike with Clockwork. So much valuable insight!   They also discuss: Pivoting during COVID-19 Clockworking with independent contractors How overwhelm is a choice How things breaking while on vacation can be empowering   When Jessi + Marie found Clockwork, they were tired of working to the max. Now, they have a thriving team, work 25 hours a week, and take regular vacations to hike + write while their business + team continues to grow and run like clockwork. If you're interested in getting the support you need to get clockworked, our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator program is open NOW for enrollment. You can go here for all the details: www.clockworkaccelerator.com

In this interview, we talk with the founders of Northstar Messaging, Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, about content strategy, storytelling and making your impact brand stand out.

Marie Parks and Jessi Honard are co-owners of North Star Messaging + Strategy, a copywriting and messaging strategy firm established in 2010 serving purpose-driven entrepreneurs. We help our clients find the North Star of their own business and develop compelling messaging that complements their values and engages their audience. Our #ChangeTheStars movement empowers entrepreneurs to leverage their business to make a difference in the world, and to talk confidently about their values, so they may inspire others to do the same. FREE Word Bank Guide:Our word bank activity guides you through the process of creating a word bank for your business, so you can have a consistent voice in all of your content, from website copy to social media posts, to email campaigns.www.northstarmessaging.com/daydreamachiever Facebook: www.facebook.com/northstarmessaging Instagram: www.instagram.com/northstarmessaging Twitter: www.twitter.com/northstarmsgYouTube: http://bit.ly/2ffVrQB

I’m super excited about this interview! Jessi Honard and Marie Parks are co-owners of North Star Messaging + Strategy, a copywriting and messaging strategy firm established in 2010 serving purpose-driven entrepreneurs. They help their clients find the North Star of their own business and develop compelling messaging that complements their values and engages their audience. The reason I'm so excited about this one is that I've followed Jessi and Marie for almost two years and about 6 months to a year in I joined their Messaging Mastermind program not once - but twice it was so good! A great way to get to feel for the value these two provide is to check out their free Copywriting Character Quiz. You can get to know them better in their Facebook Community Entrepreneurs' Circle for Messaging and Strategy.In this episode we cover:How Jessi and Marie managed their side-hustle for 4-5 years -- and why having a side-hustle can be a perfect opportunity to get your messaging downHow they turned their side-hustle into a full-time hustle, and why starting off part-time made them successful in the long runHow they were able to shift their audience to serve clients they're crazy aboutEnjoy!

Just follow your North Star.. …hopefully it brings you to my latest conversation with Jessi Honard, a bonafide nerd of words! Jessi’s business follows her purpose by helping entrepreneurs build their purpose driven brands. Take notes on how to improve those copy skills. A few exciting highlights include:- Can you guess where I'm located during this episode--> Hint, it's not Cali ;) - My Amazon Best Seller course is now live! - Copywriting Character Quiz (free from Jessi) - Jessi is my first 2nd round of interviews! We may make this an annual podcast! - Tune in for some awesome freebie advice!  Read More: Shownotes for The Return of the Word Nerd with Jessi Honard

Copywriting tips, business personas, and how to craft a story that gets attention...from a true 'word nerd' Jessi Honard. How Jessi introduces herself at networking events [5:31] Her top 'golden nuggets' for writing better copy  [6:17] Why reading is the key to better writing [7:11] The key to a great story for entrepreneurs [8:20] The companies Jessi thinks do a great job of sharing their story [10:27] How Jessi ties everything back to her background in education [15:42] Jessi's approach to taking existing copy to the next level [19:25] Jessi's advice on creating lead magnets [21:33] Her best advice for a brand new entrepreneur learning copywriting [23:54] Her advice for established entrepreneurs trying to improve [25:12] Link Outs: Full Shownotes for Copywriting Tips from a "Word Nerd" with Jessi Honard Copywriting Character Quiz Four Hour Work Week Copy That Pops Podcast Archives Dove - Real Beauty Nike - Campaign for Women Kimra Luna - Website Screw the Nine to Five The Hero and the Outlaw - Book Better Writing, Bigger Results

Jessi Honard is a self-proclaimed word nerd and serial entrepreneur with a passion for helping entrepreneurs take ownership of their stories. Always a writer, she graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in English after just two and a half years. At the age of 21, she took a job teaching high school English and went on to earn her Masters in Education. In 2010, burnt out from the constant demands of public education, she took her love of writing and teaching into the world of entrepreneurship. Since then, she has written extensive copy for major universities and non-profit organizations, as well as highly motivated, strategic solopreneurs. A firm believer in the power of words, Jessi developed the Copywriting Character quiz as a new way of building quality connections through writing. The quiz gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to lay the foundation of their own writing and, as a result, grow their business on a more profound and long-lasting level.  Today we're going to discuss:   The importance of building a quality audience over playing a numbers game (100 raving fans is much better than 1,000 subscribers who are ‘meh'), and doing so through consistency in your voice & style across platforms (something the Copy Character quiz helps with). The biggest user error: Spending thousands of dollars on branding/web design and not following through with your day-to-day copy. Spending far too much time focusing on the ideal client avatar (to obsessive detail) instead of honing your positioning and the benefits you offer. Copy Character Quiz Better Writing, Bigger Results Facebook Group Jessi's Twitter