Episode 250 / Guest: Sharmyn McGraw, mystery author and creator of planner/organizers for discovery writers.

Sharmyn shares the challenges of dyslexia and how she became a successful writer. We also get into marketing hurdles, strategies for staying organized, the benefits of not being a full-time writer; and we also geek out over our love of office supplies.

Topics:

• Tips for writing with dyslexia and the tools Sharmyn uses most
• How to find an editor if you have dyslexia
• Discovery writing
• How a print organizer helps Sharmyn keep track of details in her story and the genre-specific organizers she created to help authors who are “pantsers” or discovery writers
• Diversifying through multiple businesses, and why Sharmyn doesn’t want to become a full-time writer

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• www.SharmynMcGraw.com
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Episode 249 / Guest: Matilda Swift, cozy mystery author and co-host of the Pen to Paycheck podcast

Topics:

• Finding your genre: identifying and embracing what truly fascinates you
• Overcoming self-doubt
• Why releasing more books isn’t always the path to success
• Time and schedule management challenges
• The creative process behind Matilda’s engaging book titles and unique warm reader magnet
• Working in your “zone of genius,” (i.e. What is easy for you?)
• The story behind the Pen to Paycheck podcast and how it helps with accountability and community

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Episode 248 / Fantasy author and Kickstarter expert Anthea Sharp joins us to share tips on running crowdfunding campaigns as well as how Kickstarter has helped her move toward a mindset of relaxed prosperity.

Topics:

• Relaxed prosperity
• Finding your voice
• Having the confidence to pick yourself
• Why Anthea has a “pruning list” and how she motivates herself to cut back instead of adding tasks to her writer life
• Advice for new authors
• Kickstarter tips
• Writing fantasy and romantasy

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