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Thriving Authors Podcast

Dallas Woodburn

Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.

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Episode 146: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your Writing

Thriving Authors Podcast ·

2024/01/26

In this replay of a solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing straight from my heart to yours. I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do so – not later, but NOW. (Spoiler alert: you deserve it. You deserve to be a writer, pursuing the projects in your heart. And when you pour into yourself, you have so much more capacity to pour into others around you.) I’ve compiled all six inspiring reasons into a pretty PDF you can print out

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Episode 145: Interview with MJ Fievre

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2024/01/19

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by MJ Fievre, a woman who wears so many hats in the writing world! She’s an editor, a publisher, a coordinator for the Miami Book Fair, and an author of multiple genres! She shares when she first fell in love with writing as well as her writing journey and in our conversation she also dives into: The specific things that all publishers want to see. What to do even before you start reaching out to publishers. Why you

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00:39:03

Episode 144: Your Publication Timeline Checklist

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2024/01/12

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into all the moving pieces involved in self-publishing and giving you a checklist of what needs to get done before your book hits the shelves. By following this timeline, you’ll give yourself enough time so that it's not a stressful process, but instead, it’s a really fun and fulfilling and exciting process! I share: What you need to have done first, before moving your book into the production timeline. When to choose your cover

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00:26:54

Episode 143: Interview with Susan Ito

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2024/01/05

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, It was such a joy to talk with author Susan Ito, whose captivating memoir I Would Meet You Anywhere came out a few months ago. If you're curious about the differences between writing a memoir and writing fiction that is based loosely on real life, I think Susan's insights will be incredibly useful to you. She shared: The ways that her book evolved over the years, beginning as her MFA thesis. A comment comparing her to Frank McCourt that

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00:36:39

Episode 142: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself on New...

Thriving Authors Podcast ·

2023/12/29

In today's encore presentation of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share what I do to really soak up the final hours of one year and look ahead to the next one. I don't know about you, but New Year's Eve just might be my favorite day of the whole year! But I know that a lot of people have different feelings coming up and lots of ‘shoulds’ in their brain - I should have done more of this. I should have done more of that. In some ways, those can be helpful signals!! Listen in as I chat

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00:21:18

Episode 141: Your Book is Your Legacy

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2023/12/22

In this encore presentation of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a little love note from my heart to yours. I’m also reflecting on my daughter's namesake, my Grandma Auden, and how so many of us have no idea how far our legacies extend, the ripples that we create, the ways that we touch other people's lives. I touch on: Why being a book coach is so important to me. How I’m trying to show my children the power of building a life around my creative energy. The huge shift that

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00:19:13

Episode 140: Interview with Meliss Jakubovic

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2023/12/15

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to be talking with Meliss Jakubovic, an online marketing strategist and business growth expert. She starts us off by pulling a card from her Spiritual Entrepreneurs Affirmation Deck. Then we dive right into affirming your worth as a writer, including: Ways you can use a card deck to surround yourself with affirmations – and what happens when you do. A great practice to bring affirmations into your writing sessions. How to use

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00:16:35

Episode 139: An Affirmation for You

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2023/12/08

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reading an excerpt from my new book, Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours. I’m also sharing some rituals and reflections that will be helpful as you think about your intentions for 2024 and your wins from the past year. Listen in as I dive into: The importance of giving yourself full credit for what you DID do. How unrealistic expectations turn into toxic patterns. An invitation for you to dig in deeper to

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00:20:17

Episode 138: Interview with Traci Skuce

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2023/12/01

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with author Traci Skuce about what she calls the impossible longing – the thing that drives us, but it doesn't resolve. It’s a fascinating, layered approach to dive into the emotional heart of your characters. Whether you are writing fiction or a memoir, I think you’ll really appreciate Traci’s insights as she shares: The deeper motivations driving your characters' actions. Why what they want isn't enough

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00:30:13

Episode 137: Tips for Your Author Photo Shoot

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2023/11/24

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing how to maximize your photo shoot experience so you come away with wonderful photos that you can use in your book and marketing materials. Even if you're someone who doesn't like getting your picture taken, these tips will help you enjoy your photo shoot and see this as a special moment for yourself. I’m sharing: What you can do to look more natural in front of the camera, even if, like me, you're not the most

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00:18:51

Episode 136: Interview with Jill Lacsa

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2023/11/17

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jill Lacsa, a confidence coach who helps women follow their dreams, whether that’s to write a book or pursue other passions. Jill gives examples of: A reframe you can use when you're worried about rejection. What happens when we let fear take over our thoughts. How to step into discomfort so that you can take action. What the crucial step is when it comes to building confidence. Why boundaries are so

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00:29:36

Episode 135: Why I Believe Your Book Matters

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2023/11/03

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delving into why I titled my new book Your Book Matters and why this is something I believe so deeply. Recently, a wonderful listener emailed me in response to a podcast episode where I mentioned my soon-to-be-released book title. They shared that most books don’t actually matter– that with a creative pursuit you’re the only one it matters to, otherwise you’re setting yourself up for major disappointment. Listen in as I respond with: How I

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00:22:49

Episode 134: Interview with Louise Nayer

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2023/10/27

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delighted to talk with author Louise Nayer whose latest book is a memoir entitled Narrow Escapes. I really loved her warmth and vulnerability as she shared about her writing journey and her work in the fields of memoir and poetry. Plus, I've started implementing something that she shared in our conversation about having a weekly writing night! Listen to hear more about that, as well as: Advice for juggling parenthood with teaching, writing

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Episode 133: Tips for Writing Your Book Description

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2023/10/20

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share what has helped me write my back cover and my longer book descriptions. I even give an example of the description from my new book coming out this December called “Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours.” On the surface, writing your book description seems pretty simple…but it is super common to struggle with this task because you need to condense so much into a short space! To write a compelling

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00:29:49

Episode 132: Interview with Jessica Flory

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2023/10/13

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to be talking with Jessica Flory about her debut novel Oceans of Sand, a clean fantasy romance. It was fun to hear what it has been like for her in this season of taking her book from draft to published and also celebrating that she's working on her sequel right now too! I just love her energy and her vulnerability as she shared: How she managed her disappointment and discouragement when trying to get published. Why she recommends

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00:25:44

Episode 131: Interview with Margo Candela

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2023/10/06

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delighted to be talking with author Margo Candela about her writing journey and The Neapolitan Sisters, her fifth novel and her first after a decade-long hiatus from writing. Margo has some wonderful tips and advice to share, including: What she pulled from her training as a journalist that has really helped her in her writing life. Why she doesn’t think she’s realized her full potential yet. How thinking purely creatively felt like a

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00:38:45

Episode 130: How to Create Your Book Marketing Plan

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2023/09/29

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into how to create a marketing plan for your book. Marketing, promoting and launching feel so much less overwhelming when you have a plan in place! I share a few journal prompts that are really helpful to brainstorm and also explain: How to avoid getting completely burned out and not wanting to do any marketing. The best sort of publicity that you can get that will lead to book sales. A menu of ideas that you can get excited

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00:23:39

Episode 129: Interview with Miriam Ilgenfritz

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2023/09/22

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking with Miriam Ilgenfritz, a wonderful author who also happens to be a client of mine! It was such a treat to chat with her about her books, her writing journey and a bit about her experience as being part of Thriving Authors Academy. I think you'll find our conversation inspiring if you have a book inside of you as well. Miriam shared how she: Avoids getting distracted by research while writing historical fiction. Makes time to write

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00:27:06

Episode 128: Scene vs. Summary

Thriving Authors Podcast ·

2023/09/15

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a sneak peek of the curriculum from week 7 of Thriving Authors Academy about how to boost your writing power. Beyond my mentorship and the community in Thriving Authors Academy, you also receive video lessons and a printed workbook where I distill down the most essential lessons about writing, editing, publishing and marketing your book! So today you’ll get to hear a bit of my teaching style! I’m diving into: What is scene vs. what

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00:26:54

Episode 127: Interview Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler

Thriving Authors Podcast ·

2023/09/08

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to be talking with author Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler who has both a novel and a picture book out this year! I think you’ll be inspired by Rebecca’s wisdom and how her passion for yoga helped her find her voice as a picture book writer. She also shared how: Even as a kid, she knew she would write a book. Being in community with other writers spurred her creativity. The perseverance she had resulted in her book coming out at the exact

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