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How do I write when I don't have time? What about my self-doubt? Is procrastination normal? Am I the only writer who can't seem to get anything done? These are just some of the big questions that writer and coach, Sadie Chelsea, digs into on the Pick Up The Pen Podcast. In addition to mini masterclasses, step-by-step guides, and top-ranked writer interviews, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action on the most important strategies for writing, being a writer, and improving ...
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Author, music journalist, and podcaster Jameson Ketchum speaks on how various forms of art and creativity can intertwine with your writing. He also shares with us how writing can start from strange places, blending different art forms into your writing, ways to expand your creativity, the more modern way to getting published, strategies for marketi…
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Mother and ex-businesswoman turned writer, Lorna Rose shares with us what it means to live authentically, how to claim your right to write, how to overcome the hurdles of writing as a parent, how to write small about big things, the importance of owning your title and journey, healing from past trauma, and so much more! ----- If you'd like to conne…
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Screenwriter and "Boobies & Noobies" podcast host, Kelly Reynolds shares with us her SMART goals method, which will allow you to set achievable goals, making your writing journey or career progress even faster and in a more efficient and productive way. Make sure to stay until the end of the episode to claim your FREE "SMART Goals Guide and Workboo…
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Young adult author, Mark Rosendarf shares with us his Back to The Future Rules, where we'll learn how to keep our stories and books timeless so they stay fresh and current from one generation to the next, keeping readers wanting your writing no matter how much time passes. Plus, we'll cover: basic rules for timeless writing, how to decide which aud…
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Author and musician Lindsay Manfredi, the bass player for the rock band Cold, just came out with her debut self-help book, Unf*ckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery, and she's ready to help you become unf*ckwithable too! In this episode, Lindsay shares with us what it means to empower yourself and use your voice as a tool for good. Plus: how to…
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Liz Baker from Real Talk Redhead gets real with us in this episode as she breaks down what it means to be human, have thoughts and feelings, and strengthen your connection as a creative and a general being of this world. She'll also give us one powerful activity to do and three 1-minute mind workouts for your writer brain to get fit, become balance…
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Writer and 30-year content marketer Linda Rey shares tips and ideas to help keep your content marketing and online presence going during COVID-19. She'll also share: How to boost your content marketing, Where to find content gold, How much time you really need to put into creating content, The secret ingredient to keep content curation, motivation,…
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Ep. 18: How to Do Killer Research to Make Your Book Authentic, Accurate, and Effective with Lindsey Fera
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Historical fiction writer Lindsey Fera joins us to share all her insider techniques on doing research for your book, even when that research seems intimidating and overwhelming. Lindsey also shares with us: How to dive into research even when it scares you, How to make your stories more authentic, How to research effectively, Where to start researc…
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Fantasy writer and writing community support member Kaylee Bliss tells us 5 tips for beginning writers, but wait! Even if you're a seasoned writer, you can still benefit from this episode as we talk about so much more, like: The most important thing to being a writer, How to get your writing done even with a busy schedule, How perfectionism affects…
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Sonia Rosa, a literary fiction writer, is here to tell us her process and insider templates she uses for ultimate engagement and growth on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In this episode, we talk everything on social media and marketing for writers in the digital era. As a bonus (and a thank you!) for listening, you get free access to Pick Up The …
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Ep. 15: BUSTED! Exposing Insider Secrets from the Publishing World and The Conditions of Acceptance with John Adamus
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Life-long editor, John Adamus from The Writer Next Door, exposes the experiences of gatekeeping in the publishing world, and the methods used to try and break it. Learn the conditions of acceptance for a writer, plus: the secret to writing success (tip: it's not a race!) overcoming perfection accepting your limits creating timelines dealing with ch…
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Have you always wondered how authors go about getting a movie deal? Mike DeLucia is here to tell us how. Mike is a writer of 37+ years, who's book, Madness: The Man Who Changed Basketball is ranked as Amazon's top 100 books to read, a book which is literally being filmed for the big screen, right now. If you want to learn how to get a movie deal an…
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Ep. 13: Why You Need to Share Your Message Now (Plus Giving Yourself Permission) with John C. Davis
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In this episode, we talk with writer, musician, teacher, and inspirational speaker, John C. Davis, as he walks us through his journey, explaining how he went from hiding his story ideas in a desk drawer to publicly sharing them with over 1,000 people - live! He'll also share with us: The One Thing You Need to Do To Overcome Perfectionism For Good, …
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A.M. Waters is a freelance writer and soon-to-be author, who has struggled with writer's block, even though she's been writing since she was a child. She proves that even the experienced of us still struggle with this issue. In this episode, we speak with A.M. Waters as she expands on the three truths behind writer's block and the twelve solutions …
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Life is full of surprises, but they're not always happy ones. It can feel like as soon as we're on a roll, doing all the right things, life slaps us in the face, throwing us off course. With that time comes the tears, anger, frustration, and even depression. But, we're given these times for a reason, which is exactly what we'll cover in this episod…
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Ep. 10: How to Incorporate Big Themes into Your Writing & Touch Readers' Hearts with Vincent Vezza
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Vincent Vezza is a regional representative for North Carolina's Writers' Network. Under the pseudonym Jackson Badgenoone, Vincent is the author of "The Hidden Treasure of Dutch Buffalo Creek" and "Neverborn." In this episode Vincent shares with us: the importance of writing groups and how to find them, when to consider using a pen name, how to inco…
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Ep. 09: The Writer's Journey with Martika Shanel: Following Your Intuition, Giving Yourself Permission, and Other Wisdom To Improve Your Writing Life
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Too often we think life has to go a certain way. But every journey is different. Children's author, Maritka Shanel, shares with us her journey from college to the workforce to motherhood, military life, traveling, and trying to follow her intuition throughout it all, while becoming an educator and writer. If you're wondering how your writing journe…
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Sick of not making money from your books or published works? This is the RIGHT way to price your stuff to get more readers and sales!
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As writers, rejection is unavoidable. Even worse, rejection hurts, but it doesn't have to crush and define you. The difference between letting rejection hold you back and turning rejection into a strengthening and healing experience depends on how you process the rejection. In this episode, we cover 5 simple perspectives and habits that you can imm…
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Daria White from Writer in the Making interviewed Sadie Chelsea. A part of the episode that got lost when the internet shut down was recovered! Here, that lost episode is shared.
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In this episode, we interview indie author Daria White, who originally planned on becoming a medical doctor. Daria shares her unexpected journey on switching careers, overcoming fear on pursuing your passion, sharing your words with the world, self and traditional publishing advice, and much more! Listen to the end to find out how to get a free cop…
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Ep. 04: The Number One Habit that Damages Your Writing, Plus How to Heal the Damage, Boost Creativity, and Write Words that Matter
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Learn how the number one thing you do every day is hurting your inner writer, blocking your creativity, and damaging your writing career. Learn the few simple things you can do to boost your creativity, write better, leave a lasting legacy, and live a full life!
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Do you think the writer's market is saturated? Are you worried you'll never be chosen to be published when millions of other writers are competing for the same thing? In this episode, you'll learn 4 techniques that will get you from a doubtful, unnoticed writer to getting your story in the hands of a publisher and getting your book out in the marke…
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Learn how calling yourself an aspiring writer is holding you back from being a writer. Learn the one trick you need to move from "aspring writer" to simply "I am a writer."
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Learn what's holding you back from calling yourself a writer and pursuing writing as a career, how to claim your birthright as a writer, how to eliminate fear and rejection, and have creativity and the muse ready for you when you sit to write.
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