The Fearless Writer Podcast

In today's episode, I explain the difference between idea and concept and give you tips on how to develop your concept into a question that demands an answer, which is your story.

In this episode, I share how I organize my time as a writer using a 90-day planning method. I also share a few of my favorite tools and strategies that help me consistently crush my goals. Visit jenniferlharris.com/jennifer-l-harris-podcast/012

If you've written for any length of time, you know that getting the words down is not as easy as it sounds. In today's episode, we talk about strategies that will help you become a more prolific writer.Music provided by HookSounds.

Frank McKinley is a published author, writing coach, and an entrepreneur who helps writers to engage readers, sell their ideas, and build their tribes. He designs plans for artists, writers, and other creatives. When he’s not writing, he loves coffee and conversation.

Some people will talk about writing processes as if there is only one way, but the truth of the matter is that every writer’s process is uniquely their own, and it’s a matter of finding the process and routine that work best for you, your lifestyle and personality.Finding the process that fits your style will not only help you finally write “The End,” but it will also help you take your writing to a whole new level.What’s your writing process look like?

In today’s episode, learn why it’s important to focus on writing raw, how to connect with your ideal audience, and build trust and loyalty with those who follow you.Your writing superpower is YOUR raw voice. When you lose focus and attempt to write what you think others want to read or what they suggest you should write or how you should write it, your voice and message become polluted, your voice is no longer clear, no longer yours. This confuses people and makes them uncomfortable.Here’s a tip: When writing, imagine you are writing for an auditorium full of you, because you know best what makes you tick, what makes you laugh, cry, and quiver with fear. When you pour all of this raw material on the page in this way, your ideal audience will be drawn to it, and trust and loyalty will follow. Your message will be clear and your words will resonate with the right people, your people.

Every writer’s life will look different, but there are some common habits amongst successful writers that we can learn from.Adopting habits such as the ones I share in this episode can help you reach your fullest potential and accomplish your goals.Because, here’s the thing, many of us are capable of much more than we typically achieve; it’s our own routines and habits (or lack thereof in some cases) that get in our way.I hope you find these tips helpful on your own writing journey.

Beginnings can make or break your story or book, that’s why they hold so much weight. They introduce us to your characters, ground us in their world, and set the tone for the overall story.In today’s episode, I share 6 tips to writing beginnings that will capture the minds of your readers.

Your book cover is the first impression your reader will have of your book. In fact, it'll determine whether someone turns the book over (or clicks on the link) to read what it’s about, or whether they walk away. Join me today as I talk about elements of effective book cover design in episode number 005 of the fearless writer podcast.

As authors, it’s our job to market our books, but truth be told, most of us would much rather be writing! It can be overwhelming figuring out what type of presence we need online, which is why I asked Digital marketing consultant, Faithe Emerich, to come on the show today.

We all have hidden moments throughout the day, whether it's standing in line at the grocery store, waiting for a meeting to begin, or even walking the dog. In today’s podcast episode I share a few ways to make the most of the small chunks of time you have, because all of the writing skills you work on in the hidden moments, if done intentionally, can then be incorporated into your short stories or novel, or really any writing for that matter.

Feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Having trouble getting words on the page? You’re not alone. Life is busy and sometimes it seems near impossible to do one more thing. In this episode, I share 3 tips for banishing unproductive days and building an efficient writing routine. Because let’s face it, there will always be something competing for our time, but with strategic planning, we can get the words down. As you listen, consider ways you can incorporate these tips into your day.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve faced blocks and barriers when it comes to putting your writing out there. The struggle and fear that come with writing and publishing your work is very real, but did you know that all that self-doubt actually originates in your mind? The good news is that if you learn how to recognize what’s happening, understand why it happens, and then learn strategies to overcome it, you’ll be well on your way to taking your writing to the next level. Learn how to move past the insecurity and become a more confident writer in today’s episode, “How to Become a Fearless Writer.”