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Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter

Welcome to Inspirational Journeys, stories that matter ! Listen as I speak with K-12 authors about their writing process, how they found illustrators if needed, and speak with K-12 editors, agents, and publishers as they share tips for up and coming K-12 authors. Listen as I share editing tips and strategies, and platform building advice I learn throughout my author and editing journey, champion authors whose work I"ve edited, and give authors with disabilities a platform to share their writing

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00:05:02

Inspirational Journeys is on a Brief Hiatus

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/08/08

Today, I jump onto the podcast and my YouTube channel to explain my reasoning for taking a hiatus, and say a little prayer for the listeners and viewers. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Subscribe to the 540 Writers Community for free, if you need some writing accountability, and you want to participate inwriting workshops. Visit: https://beckyantkowiak.com/join-the-540-writers-community/ to sign up for the

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00:11:22

Use Your Creative Gifts for God's Glory

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/08/01

Today, I want to share a crochet project God gave me and told me to make. The scripture this crocheted tree was bast on and inspired by is John 15:5. Take look at the image and ask God to peel back the layers of His divine imagery for you. What does he show you? Create a blogpost, social media post or create a YouTube video describing what God has shown you. Be sure to tag me on social media, so I can share your posts and rejoice in the Lord with you. Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo

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00:26:26

Kingdom Connections Through Writing and Crochet with...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/07/28

Don’t let your limitations or disability keep you from doing the work God has called you to do. In spite of health issues that prevent her from looking at digital screens for long periods of time, my special guest, Christina M. Eder continues to follow her calling to write. She also makes crochet and pray scarves, table runners and blankets . Join us as we discuss her writing process and her crochet and pray projects. The author’s original intention of simply sharing her thoughts and prayers with

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00:40:07

When You've Had Enough, God is Enough with Paul Granger

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/07/25

Has there ever been a time in your life when you say to God, “I’ve had enough?” I know I have, and my returning guest, Paul Granger talks about a time when he’s felt this way as well. Join us as we discuss how God becomes enough for us and gives us rest to continue on a much deeper and more profound journey than we could ever imagine. Paul's job is "ambassador of Christ"; anything else falls under that call. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love others" is

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00:32:02

Make your readers remember your story long after the...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/07/18

This week, I want to check in with you to share what’s happening in my writing life, and give you reflections on making your book a memorable reader experience . I give you two metaphors when you think about the books we love to read and the stories God has given us to share. I also share a couple of questions from the Uptimate-self-editing-checklist-format document, which you can download, along with a host of other self-editing documents at the following

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00:16:29

Kingdom Connections through Photography with Donna Edman

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/07/11

Have you ever thought about taking your art to the next level? This week my special guest, Donna Edman, explains how she used her photography to help women over 50 share their advice to their 20-year-old selves and share their stories. Donna is an award-winning portrait photographer with a passion to honor people and encourage them to share their legacy. Her ability to engage with clients helps them feel comfortable and the results are portraits which capture their authentic selves. When Donna is

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00:26:06

Champions of Light book launch party with Althea...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/07/04

I’d like to introduce you to yet another member of the 540 writers community. My special guest Althea Damgaard and I celebrate the launch of her debut novel entitled Champions of Light. If you watch the YouTube video, you’ll see Althea decked out in her 540 writers community t-shirt. Come along and celebrate with us in the comfort of your living room, or while you’re walking, jogging, running errands or doing one of the many tasks needing to get done. Althea has always loved writing stories and

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00:48:27

Allow the Holy Spirit to take you from Whine to Shine...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/29

Have you ever planned to have a conversation with someone, only to have God change the direction of your conversation from start to finish? This is exactly what happened with my special guest Cherrilynn Bisbano and me in today’s episode. I invite you to join our conversation and let the Holy Spirit speak inspiration into your life and your writing as we discuss her book, her writing and teaching. She asks me questions to give me space to share my own writing news and experiences. Cherrilynn

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00:15:56

The Importance of Finishing What You Start in Your...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/27

In today’s solo episode, I talk about the importance of finishing what you start, because God has a purpose and a plan for our lives. We all have a message to share and when we complete the task God has set before us, He can use our writing for His glory. The passages I used to illustrate my points are: 2 Corinthians 8:10–11; Ephesians 2:10; 3:20–21; and Romans 8: 28–30. All passages of scripture are taken from the King James version of the Holy Bible. My book recommendation is Finish: Give Yourself

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00:27:55

The World Needs Your Story with Benecia Ponder

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/20

Benecia Ponder is a Story Coach and Book Publishing Mentor to Inspirational Authors—faith-driven creators who share their God-given gifts and life experiences through powerful stories that inspire and impact lives. Benecia is the award-winning author of six books of her own and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs make a bigger difference and profit by getting their stories out of their hearts and onto the page to impact and inspire the people they are called to serve. Benecia's clients want to

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00:25:02

Powerful Whispers from the Holy Spirit with Christa...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/16

The Holy Spirit speaks to us through powerful whispers. That’s what my special guest Christa Speath and I discuss, along with her writing process in today’s episode. Be sure to have your journal ready, because there are some golden nuggets you’ll want to walk away from this conversation with. Christa Joy Spaeth is the founder of Christa Joy Ministries. It was founded in 2022 when Minnesota-based author Christa received a compelling message from God. In a prayer cabin called “Whisper,” He prompted

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00:32:21

Connect with the Holy Spirit as you Write with Kyllie...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/13

Do you connect with the Holy Spirit as you write? Do you find joy in your writing? These are some of the topics my special guest and I discuss in today’s episode Kyllie currently resides in Redding California with her husband and two children. A New Zealand speaker and author passionate to see the Kingdom of God fully expressed here on earth. After years of moving from one trial to the next she found joy to new levels and received the oil of gladness for her mourning. When she's not spending

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00:34:35

Kingdom Connections Through Fiction with Wendy Jo Cerna

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/09

A Kingdom connection is always orchestrated by the Holy Spirit, especially when the connection is between two like-minded fiction authors. This is what happened when Wendy Jo Cerna appeared as my first guest in my brand new Kingdom Connections interview series. Come join us as God shows us how he can provide the inspiration needed to write life changing fiction that meets people where they are so they can hear the message He has laid on our hearts to advance His kingdom. Born into a family of

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00:16:00

5 tips for creating character rules for Fantasy and...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/06/06

When writing in the fantasy genre or any of its subgenres such as contemporary fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Magical Realism, I’ve found that the best to make sure your characters drive your story in a way that satisfies the reader is to create some rules. These rules include rules for ghosts, angels and other spiritual supernatural characters; rules for any team or group of characters who work together for the greater good of your world; rules for unusual characters including magical toys, inanimate

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00:35:40

Scott DeLuzio shares his story of survival, after...

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/29

In honor of memorial day, I’m re-airing an episode from back in October of last year. This week, my special guest shares the story of surviving the loss of his brother, who was killed in action while they both served in Afghanistan and overcoming grief, survivors guilt and PTSD, in order to share his compelling story with the world. He also started a podcast to share the stories of others who’ve served in the military and suffered with some, if not all, of the same struggles he went through after

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00:27:49

Stories of Faith, Courage, and Grit with Susan K Beatty

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/26

Do you love stories about faith, courage, and grit? Do you love stories where the protagonist learns to trust in God to give her the faith and courage to face life’s challenges in order to complete the tasks He sets before her? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Today, my special guest and I talk about her women’s fiction with Faith, Courage, Grit, a hint of Romance, and in her latest book, suspense. Grab a snack and a cup of whatever beverage suits your fancy and join the conversation. Be sure

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00:12:46

How I Took my Open Air Poem to the Next Level

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/16

In this episode, I explain how my tech assistant, Jack and I recorded my poem entitled Open Air, set to music with some outdoorsy stuff in the background. You can watch me dance to this accidental music track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWfqRfKNm4c&t=13s You can also read the poem and listen to the before and after versions of the recording here: https://www.annwritesinspiration.com/2023/04/25/original-poetry-open-air-poem/ --- Send in a voice message:

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00:22:33

Disconnected Book Launch Celebration with Riley Cross

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/12

In today’s episode, Riley Cross joins me to talk about her writing process and her debut novel entitled Disconnected. As Riley and I talked about her writing process, we coined a new term for writers who plot a little and pants a little. NaNoWriMo calls us plantsers, but we coined the term plotser to describe us. Come join in the fun filled conversation, where you’ll find a few nuggets for writers and readers in the mix. Riley Cross is a SciFi Author who loves merging the elements of fantasy,

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00:16:49

Reflections on my 3 day Coffee Fast

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/09

In this episode, I share my reflections of my 3 day coffee fast, and how the Lore showed up in a bog way. I also have a song recommendation. The song is entitled Job Suite by Michael Card. You can listen to it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7XVS1VIzHc Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation by visiting: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you

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00:06:38

I'm Asking You to Bathe my New Book in Prayer

Inspirational Journeys: Stories that Matter ·

2023/05/05

I am taking a big leap of faith, guided by the Holy Spirit. I want to ask you to bath my new middle grade magical realism book entitled Shadows On the Wall: Spirit Writer Society book 1 in prayer, because I believe with all my heart, that God can use entertainment and the genres that children love to draw middle school kids closer to Him. I pray that he touches the lives of parents and encourages them to buy the books for their children. Please pray for a successful book launch, beginning with the

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