Ep 37: Finding Your Voice: Empowering Black and Brown Moms with Coach Josee Smith!

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

🎤 Welcome back, wordsmiths and plot weavers! It's your host Ray Evans on the ever-entertaining "Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips."

Today we're cozying up with Josie Smith, a beacon of inspiration for black and brown working moms and indie author extraordinaire of the "Hemlock Inn Mysteries" series. 📚✨

Why Tune In? 🎧

1. Empowerment: Josie's journey from dream to published reality is nothing short of motivational.
2. Craft Insights: Dive deep into the warm, fuzzy world of cozy mysteries—where the intrigue is served with a side of comfort. ☕🕵️‍♀️
3. Representation Matters: Learn how incorporating diverse characters and settings can enrich your storytelling.

Problems Solved in This Episode:

- Time Management: Josie shares killer tips for juggling writing with life's many roles—perfect for parents on the clock!

- Identity and Confidence: Discover how to embrace your inner writer and silence those doubting voices.

- Creative Motivation: Stuck in a writing rut? Get strategies to keep the words flowing.

Key Takeaways:

1. What is a Cozy Mystery? Understand the genre's charm and why it might just be your new favorite writing niche.
2. Identity Embrace: Josie talks about the importance of owning your identity as a writer to maintain consistency in your creative practice.
3. Community and Feedback: Find out why building your tribe and seeking feedback can transform your writing process.
4. Representation in Writing: Josie emphasizes the power and importance of weaving one's cultural background into their narratives.

Discover More:

Book a free call with Josee to see how she can help you finish the novel of your dreams: https://calendly.com/joseesmith/book

Josee’s website: https://www.joseesmithbookcoach.com/

- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips

Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html

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Until next time