The Story Time Show

For this very special first episode, Ondi is proud and excited to welcome author Nikki Hay. Nikki joins the show for an in-depth discussion on the creative process and the wonderful and plentiful sources of inspiration our universe provides as well as some tips for authors to keep their inspiration fresh; she shares her ingredients for — if not the recipe for — creativity.   She also offers some serious advice for aspiring writers, especially women, looking to pivot away from their current careers and towards writing or other creative projects.   Her latest publication: Without Words: One Heart's Courageous Journey to Love Beyond Borderslaunches on February 11th; follow the link to pre-order.   Tips on nurturing your creative self   Learn to trust yourself and your message, own your story, and draw from it to feed inspiration.   Follow your intuition and commit to your work — until that point of complete commitment to a book or idea, it’s very easy to get distracted. For people pivoting from their current career to writing, Nikki advises they be careful not to have a protracted transition as it can cause burnout.   Creative endeavors like writing are a plunge into the depths of the soul — connect to your higher spiritual power to keep your well full.   No great work is done in a vacuum — reach out to people who can help keep you on course, give you support, and keep you accountable.   About the podcast   Welcome to the Story Time Show, the official podcast of Story Launcher, a writing, publishing, and marketing company dedicated to empowering positive change through the written word, because books change people and people change the world.   Visit the Story Launcher website for more details on how Ondi can help you write your own bestseller in less than three weeks!   About your host, Ondi Laure   Ondi Laure is an author, writing coach, and musician residing on a ranch in Wyoming. She enriches the lives of others through her writing craft in realizing the magnificent power that story processes in reminding us of the savagery of the past, shaping our present, and creating hope for our future. Ondi is an author of both fiction and nonfiction books and articles and has been featured in Forbes Magazine.   Get in touch with Ondi on her Website|Twitter|Instagram|Facebook|LinkedIn   About Our Guest   Nikki Hay is an attorney and practiced law for nine years before which she worked in the non-profit sector. Her most important work and the one that reflects her true creative passion is her journey as a wordsmith and author.   You can learn more about Nikki Hay on her Blog|Medium|Facebook   Mentioned in this episode Without Words: One Heart's Courageous Journey to Love Beyond Borders, by Nikki Hay The true confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson Mark Twain Agatha Christie Louis L’Amour George Eliot — Mary Anne Evans Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life, by Mary Anne Evans To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee   Social media sharing   “Asking about the book is the same as asking about me! Before I wrote the book, I had to ‘live’ the book!” — Nikki Hay   “I had a hard time truly expressing who I wanted to be.” — Nikki Hay   “Every struggle can be a strength.” — Nikki Hay   “I hope that reading the book does for readers what writing the book did for me, which is to rekindle that awareness of what a beautiful story we all have.” — Nikki Hay   “I was known as a little ‘Belle’ when I was younger, the girl who was absent-mindedly reading a book while she walked down the hallway and bumped into something.” — Nikki Hay   “I love writing up high, if I could write in a treehouse I would love to do it!” — Nikki Hay   “It’s a very isolated practice to be a writer, but it doesn’t have to be.” — Ondi Laure   “There is no recipe for fulfillment in your creativity, but there are ingredients: faith, commitment, and joy.” — Nikki Hay  

Welcome to the Story Time Show! Where we interview authors, influencers,  and storytellers showcasing their books. Story Launcher's Persona Publishing empower positive change through the written word. Because books change people...people change the world.

              Welcome to Our Entrepreneur Summit!   We're here today with Cherice Gilliam, The My Big Idea Coach.  Cherice and I are here to help you take your Passion to Profits...   My Big Idea Coach helps entrepreneurs create systems and accountability in order to help you work smarter not harder. And In today's podcast, we are leveraging the 5 Shifts that you need to write, publish, and then launch your book to a 6-figure income. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Prior to writing, you need to know your niche and your audience! Have you done your research? I didn’t and it cost me years writing to a genre that was oversaturated. I did learn from this experience and, yes, I would have still written the book. Though, I would not have spent the money nor the time and effort to market it. My first novel was a true story about a little girl and her horse. I learned a great deal about my writing and about the publishing business, but I can never forget the discouragement when I realized the flat market trend. I’d gone to New York City’s Writer’s Digest Conference. Attended the welcoming presentation the first evening was when the keynote speaker told the audience, “With perseverance and dedication our book will find its success and recognition unless you’ve written a book about a house, of course.” I was crushed! Had I done the research and learned my niche learned what my audience wanted and needed, I would not have tried to market that book. Honestly, I was not attending the conference to pitch that particular book. Though, I had not done the work that I should have. I did not know then what the best niche I was to be writing for. Nor did I know the ideal market. I had no idea how to decipher the data and to select my ideal market. Knowing such insight can save you time, money, and unnecessary disappointment. The ideal place to do our market research is right here online. Research books that are selling. How are they like yours? How are they different? And most importantly... how can your book be better? Gather all the information and insight that you can. Don’t hesitate to reach out for a helping hand. My link is in my bio🌻Or schedule a strategy call with myself or one of our editors at https://StoryLuancher.com/apply --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Are you spending countless hours, months, even years writing to an empty room? In today's podcast, we are giving you the 3 steps to build your author list and grow both your brand and your readership... Be Active Be Authentic Be Bold Join our Facebook group to watch the entire Story Time Show here http://bit.ly/Storytribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Today we are looking at the BIG picture...  Are you burning your candle at both ends? How are you showing up in your: Daily activities With your family In your fun and health At your JOB In your Craft Because how we are showing up in our daily activities mirrors how we are on the inside!  Post your distinctions in our group at http://bit.ly/Storytribe   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Where do you look for creative inspiration?  And what is the inspiring factor? Is it the scene or the activity?  What about people? People are the most inspiring resource... because a great story is based entirely on Great Characters!  First, you must learn to slow down and watch the people hurrying past. One doesn't necessarily need to converse with people simply sit back and watch.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Why Story?  What Story Does: Story Entertains Story Entices and Intrigues Story Preserves our History How can STORY increase your bottom line? Be watching for Story launcher's Mini-Course on Creating your eBook for lead generation...  Register for the Mini-Course at http://MyInkLinks.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Do you have a daily Mantra? A brief personal cheer for yourself?  A cheer for your dreams? If you don’t have one you need one! Your Mantra will be The Game CHANGER!! Your Mantra will enable and empower positive beliefs that you can utilize every day, every moment when you need extra courage, self-love, inspiration. My Mantra “I am free to live, love and play in a healthy, positive world that is touched and shaped by my beautiful books and their powerful stories created because of my programs." With a Personal Daily Mantra, it is easy to begin... Begin each day with your Mantra! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Join Ondi Laure as she interviews Maya McNulty on her new book, Fundraising Secrets... Fund your upcoming book  Fund your for-profit or your nonprofit business Learn tips and tools from the Fundraising Queen & register for her upcoming workshop at http://events.fundraisingsecrets.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

What were you most passionate about as a kid or young adult?  Let these memories inspire your creativity today... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

I've created a complete eBook creation template for you to download and use as you like. Simple cut and paste your own content into the template and use Story Launcher's Template to launch your products, services or content. Simply Visit MyInkLinks.com to opt in...  And opt in for the eBook Creation Template at the top! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Story Time / Creative Interview author with E.M. Bannock and her novel, Totally Devoted. Here are E.M. Bannock's links: Click here & Join Story Launcher's FB Group. Share your book or book today! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../totally.../1117274505... https://www.embannock.com/ Manage Join us for book readings and interviews each Wednesday on https://www.facebook.com/OLShepp/ @ 7;00 pm MST! Do you have a book that isn't selling? Or a book that isn't getting written? A lot is happening at Story Launcher! Click here  to Join the conversation. Write your book this month! Hurry, because I'm only capable of working one on one with a handful of authors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Do you have a book that isn't selling? Or a book that isn't getting written? A lot is happening at Story Launcher! Join the conversation, join us this April and write your book! Hurry, because I'm only capable of working one on one with a handful of authors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

We missed Story Time Life last night due to Technical difficulties... Things are all happening and all at the same time and with loads of little baby calves arriving! Please bear with me here and keep watching for updates and sporadic live post! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

StoryLauncher's Creative Interview with the author, musician, and artist C.A. Jaymes and her novel, Snake Pit, A Punk Rock Murder Mystery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

I will be hosting a bi-monthly interview with artist and aspiring artists here on Story Launcher. I welcome all to drop me a message if you and your writing, art, music or prose would like to be showcased here and live on Facebook... Welcome, StoryLauncher's Artist today, Mss Joryn Jordyn Ashlee Payne. Jordyn is an oil painter, musician, and writer. View her art at http://jordynpaynefineart.com or connect with Jordi @skyfishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Why Storytelling and combining the fiction element with nonfiction writing in order to gain traction and create momentum in your message.  Join The Story Launching Project by March 31!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

We are writing today about your dreams. Share last night's dream or any memorable dream that you've had in the past at our Facebook group's link here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message

Day #1 of creating awesome habits of your writing routine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ondi-laure/message