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Are you ready to take back control of your life and destiny? You've come to the right place. Now is truly the BEST time to stop playing small, throw out the "rule book" and be the writer you're meant to be. In this podcast, I talk about how to be your most tenacious, empowered self and writing your most audacious and amazing books. I cut through the fluff to give you actually actionable advice and tips. Plus, I bring on amazing guests to talk about process, inspiration, what to do when the sh!t hits the fan, and so much more.
Get ready for some big ah-ha moments that can honestly change your life.
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The Story Academy is live and open for enrollment! Get moovin' and groovin' with your writing again and finish a draft before the new year. Check it out at bethanyhensel.com/tsa-liveThere's so much still left to talk about when it comes to the "homeruns" of life and I just knew I had to make a part two. So in this episode, we're going to go over:How the stress and anxiety of a homerun can actually make you quit the game completely.Why just getting on the bases as consistently as you can gets you the big win you want.And how you can make the "homeruns" of writing more attainable, sustainable, and actually doable.Share you wins and ah-ha moments on Instagram at the_empowered_writer and Tiktok and Twitter at bethanyhensel13.Don't forget to listen to Part One of the episode!
Baby, I'm back! And it feels oh so good. Today, I've got a juicy topic to share and it's dedicated to my soulmate kitty Edward and all the keyboard kitties, doggos that sit at our feet, and all the lizards, birds, snakes, spiders, ferrets and any other pets you all have that are there for you as you create. This topic is a big one and it's personal. Very personal. I'm going to go over a big reframe to help you get major wins under your belt so you can succeed at anything...Preptober included!And don't forget to follow and tag me with your awesome pet photos at @the_empowered_writer. You can also follow me on Twitter and Tiktok at @bethanyhensel13.Check out the fabulous Story Academy 2.0 Live at bethanyhensel.com.I can't wait to see you in there! To your massive writing success!Bethany
It's been a hot minute since we've last talked and man, I've missed you guys! I've got a very full episode for you today talking about:Where I've beenWhat I've been up toA reintroduction to myself!And the brand new way I'm showing up for you!Plus, I'm introducing something so epically awesome you won't believe it!I can't wait to hear from you! So listen to this episode and follow me on socials @bethanyhensel13 on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. And be sure to tag your pet photos! You can get on the waitlist that I mentioned in the episode at theempoweredwriter.com.Guys...it's so amazing! I can't wait for the big grand opening!
In today's episode, I am talking about some big big things! And I have a special guest who chimes in every so often with his opinion. I go over:How you can actually go back in time!Why it's a good thing that you've had some disappointments.Why your 100 year old self is so wise.And how you can take advantage of, today, all of your incredible storytelling power.I also introduce my brother Zach! Follow him on Youtube if you love movies, shows, stories and all manner of awesome pop culture things. https://www.youtube.com/@thehero-verse8586And if you want even more info on becoming the best writer of your life, enroll now in the spring semester of The Story Academy, my revolutionary course that takes you from wishin' and hopin' to writing and publishing.Find out more at bethanyhensel.com/the-story-academy. And don't forget to pick up your free training!Follow me on Insta, Tiktok and Twitter (all handles @bethanyhensel13) and be sure to introduce your pets! Leave a review and screenshot and email it to me to get an awesome awesome thank you gift.
Alright alright! It's time! Time to make yourself, your stories and your creativity a priority. Time to take back control of your books and your future and create a legacy that lasts. In this episode, I am fired up! I am talking about how you can leapfrog the competition and get your dreams kickstarted into major reality. I share about my epic, revolutionary Book Empire Academy and why a system like this can help you go the distance.To enroll, go to bethanyhensel.com/book-empire-academy. And don't forget your starter pack at bethanyhensel.com.If you are loving this episode, tag me on my socials at Twitter, Insta and Tiktok (all handles @bethanyhensel13).I can't wait to see you in class!
Struggling to uplevel and really find your glow up? It could be as simple as just owning that you want one AND deserve one! And that's what I go over in today's episode! Plus, I talk about what you can learn from Kevin Feige and how to unleash your own inner Feige!If you like this episode, please share and review it and tag me on my socials with your biggest takeaways. Twitter, Tiktok and Insta are all @bethanyhensel13.And do not forget to pick up your Book Empire Starter Kit, available now on my website bethanyhensel.com.You got this!
It's time to stop the BS! Stop living in it, stop sharing it, stop believing it! You have so many extraordinary gifts and it's time to really and truly own them once and for all! And that's what I talk about today! In this episode, you'll learn:The highly toxic myth you need to stop believing in right now.The best way you can reframe the hard work of writing.Why living in creative BS is destroying your dreamsThis is a quick but powerful episode and please let me know what your biggest takeaway is! Tag me on Insta, Tiktok or Twitter (all handles @bethanyhensel13) and leave a review. Be sure to get your freebie Book Empire Starter Kit! It's the mother of all freebies and I just know it'll help you embrace the Book Empire state of mind even more!Happy listening!
Today's episode is a doozy! It's day four of Book Empire Week and I dive deeply into what could be holding you back. You'll learn:How one simple word trick could change your life.The most horrible thing you could be doing that you must STOP now!The small and big consequences of limitation.And why Elphaba (or at least Defying Gravity) is a great anthem for you.As always, if you like this episode please share and review. Tag me on my socials on Twitter, Tiktok and Instagram (all handles @bethanyhensel13) and join the party!And don't forget to download your incredible Book Empire Starter Kit, available now on my website bethanyhensel.com.Fly high!
I'm sure you've heard it before: you've got to write to market if you want to succeed. But what about writing books you love?Guess what? It's not an either or decision! You can totally write books you love and have them be oh so marketable. And in today's episode, I'm breaking down my easy strategy to do so.Tag me on Insta, TikTok and Twitter (all handles @bethanyhensel13) and be sure to share your wins! And as always, please review the podcast and send me a screenshot of the review so I can send you a thank you gift.I truly hope you've been enjoying this series! More to come! And get your freebie starter pack on my site bethanyhensel.com. It's a gamechanger!
It's Day 2 of Book Empire Week and I'm so excited to break down another super important lesson and action that you need to start applying TODAY right this instant so you can make sure that you and your writing career go the distance. Cue the Disney song! In this episode, you'll learn:The huge hack that will help you focus and get to your dream destinationWhy the words you use will absolutely create the habits you useThe power of your subconscious mind and how effective it is in your day to dayand the words you should never ever say if you want to be in creative flow.As always, if this episode resonates, please leave a review and email the screenshot to bethany.hensel@gmail.com for a thank you gift because I really appreciate it. And be sure to tag me with your wins and ah-ha moments on Twitter, Instagram or Tiktok (all handles @bethanyhensel13).Finally, be sure to check back tomorrow for a HUGE FREE RESOURCE that will absolutely change the game for you!I can't wait for you to have it!Enjoy!
Welcome to my seven part series where I talk about being a Book Empire CEO, what that means, and how you can become one! I break down the mindset reframes and writing tricks you can adopt right now so you can get out of your own way to show up in a big way in your writing life.In today's episode, I go over:What is a Book Empire CEO?Are you a Book Empire CEO?The foundational step you MUST do to embrace this new energy and mindset.And how you can instantly set yourself up for more long term success.As always, if you found this episode helpful, please leave a review. Be sure to send me a screenshot to bethany.hensel@gmail.com so then I can send you an awesome thank you gift, because you're awesome!Be sure to follow and tag me with your ah-has on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok (all @bethanyhensel13).
I truly believe that now is the absolute best time to take control of your destiny and create a writing career you love. Truly, there has never been a better time. And if you're ready to build that book empire, to be the CEO (Creative. Entertainment. Optimizer!) then this episode is for you!You'll learn:Why now is the best time to take control of your destinyThe many valid ways to write and have a careerThe #1 thing you must have to take control of your writing career and get your stories written.A mantra that's near and dear to my heart that can help you uplevel in all areas of life.If you resonate with this episode, I want to hear from you! Please email me at bethany (dot) hensel (at) gmail (dot) com. Or you can DM me on Twitter or Instagram @bethanyhensel13.As always, if you leave a review, please take a screenshot and send to my email because I'd love to send you a thank you gift!I can't wait to hear from you!
We've all been there! You're excited about an idea, a story, a character, a path in your career that sounds so fun! But then...the doubt rolls in. You start asking...."can I do this?"And pretty soon, you start seeing exactly why you CAN'T do it and suddenly, you've talked yourself out of something you were so excited about.I hate when that happens, don't you?That's why I recorded this amazing episode! In it, you'll learn:The simple reframe that gets you back in control and power.Why I changed the title from The Confident Writer to The Empowered Writer, and how it crystallized my ideas about writing and career.Why asking permission, especially about your creativity, keeps you so small.I truly love this episode. I was fired up recording it! If you resonate at all, please leave a review and tag me on Twitter or Instagram. And hey, if you screenshot your review and send it to bethany.hensel@gmail.com, I have an awesome thank you gift I'd love give you for your time.And if you're interested in signing up for that incredible FREE training that can totally transform your story, there's still time at bethanyhensel.com/challenge
I believe Britney said it best: you wanna hot body? You wanna Bugatti? You better work, bitch!I am definitely prepared to work this year! Work in alignment to who I am, what I want, and my big dreams and goals. It's that Main Character Energy! And one I want you to fully embrace! Get your life, your health, your creativity and your stories a main priority. You wanna write a story?You wanna make dreams come true?You wanna reach readers?You better work, bitch!Plus, get a preview of my 2023 and how I'll be showing up for you in ways that are totally new!Like, subscribe and share. And if you leave a review, screenshot it and send it to bethany.hensel@gmail.com to get a pretty darn cool thank you gift!Follow me on Insta and Twitter @bethanyhensel13Subscribe to my newsletter at bethany.hensel@gmail.com. You'll also get an awesome FREE masterclass that supercharge your story!
I know! Almost the end of the year and you might be feeling some existential dread and panic about all you didn't get accomplished.Fear not. This episode is for you! We cover:How struggle makes you sharperWhy berating yourself for trying is soooo unhelpful!The reframe you need to accept and celebrate where you are right nowAnd that there is never any age limit to creativityI also talk about my new writing mindset course which is all about getting back to your writing more prolifically, joyfully and confidently. You can enroll here and become a Founding VIP member:https://bethanyhensel.com/prolific-writer-roadmap/Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
Ever feel like you're doing all the right steps and expending so much energy and time into achieving your goal and yet you feel like you're farther away from it than ever?I got you. I've been there. It's beyond frustrating but it can be fixed. In this episode, you'll learn:The one gut check you must do in order for big resultsHow you can zoom out to really see your patternsWhere your efforts are actually goingAnd how to take an inventory of your story and time so you can crush your big story goal.For even more information on this, enroll now in The Prolific Writer Roadmap and become a Founding VIP member:https://bethanyhensel.com/prolific-writer-roadmap/Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
We've all been there: we sign up for something and we do it daily and yet...no progress. We don't feel like we've moved the needle at all. Or, you set out to do a big important task - one you really want to do - and yet when free time rolls around, you're stuck in analysis paralysis or overwhelm and you don't do any work on that big thing. What if I told you there's a solution for that? A quick reframe that'll get your moving AND feeling like you're making some big progress. In today's video, I go over:Why ambiguity is the enemy of writing progressHow you can combat itAnd why getting concrete with your goals is exactly what you need to start gaining some big wins. If you're looking for writing momentum, here it is!Enroll in The Confident Writer Live https://bethanyhensel.com/the-confident-writer-live-course/Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
It's the end of October! A bittersweet time. I've so enjoyed our daily chats. Never fear! I'll still be posting every Tuesday. In today's epside, we go over some Preptober highlights as well as how YOU can get the glow up you've been wanting and end the year in an awesome, empowered place. Enroll in The Confident Writer Live https://bethanyhensel.com/the-confident-writer-live-course/Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
It's simple. If you feel like you need permission to write your way on your terms, to be the creative force you really are without apology...look no further.Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13Enroll in The Confident Writer Live https://bethanyhensel.com/the-confident-writer-live-course/And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
We've all been there. You wake up, grab your phone, and start scrolling Twitter. Or Insta. Or Youtube. Or maybe all three, one right after the other. And time becomes this sped up thing and what was only supposed to be a two minute thing becomes a fifteen minute....twenty minute...an HOUR long thing!Where did your time go? And why now do you feel so mentally gassed?How come you're not able to write at the end of your day?In today's episode, I break it all down! You'll learn:The three simple words that have me writing like never before!Why task switching is so dangerous to our creative health.And how to conquer huge time wasters so we can write more joyfully and be more productive.This is an episode you cannot miss!Join the Write Club at https://join.slack.com/t/writecluborg/shared_invite/zt-1i9itke3a-MQyIa1vwBgA08XVAfDO5awFollow me on Twitter @bethanyhensel13Instagram @bethanyhensel13Enroll in The Confident Writer Live https://bethanyhensel.com/the-confident-writer-live-course/And don't forget to leave a review and screenshot and send it to me for your free gift.
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This was a very informative podcast, giving clear points and giving motivation that all writers need and possibly want when it comes becoming successful as a writer. I can't wait for more!