Rejection happens to everyone. What matters is that we keep going despite those rejections. In this episode, Kati shows us that writing is like running track; If you perform badly during a meet, you just have to get back out there for the next one like nothing happened.

And there’s a twist to this episode! Kati turns the tables and interviews me! Want to find out my origin story along with Kati’s incredible encouragement? You’ll just have to listen!

You can find Kati here:

katieisenhuth.com

@katieisenhuth

If you are a writer and you have an encouraging word to share with the writing community, please send me an email at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to share your words of wisdom with the writing community.

Song: Step

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com

In this episode, Natasha and I talk about ever-changing social media trends, the importance of speaking to your target audience, understanding that you will never make 100% of people happy and that’s OK, and her personal philosophy when she is considering a new project.

Some of my favorite quotes/phrases in this episode:

* Color code your life

* Work hard, play hard

* Authors aren’t competitive–we just want to see more people read

* Find the best time of day to eat your elephants

* Community will challenge you and cheer you on

* “You gotta try things, you might not be good at them, but you gotta try them to see if you like them.”

I learned so much from Natasha. Speaking to her lit a fire in my belly. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get out there and just start!

Find Natasha here:

Facebook & Instagram @NataliasBooksforKids

Find Natalie Lee’s books here:

https://www.amazon.com/Man-Bike-Blue-Bird/dp/B0F1DMWX3N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I4TEGDBC1ZIR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2v2Hh8zt5CyDgjhAxmZ1Q28-Ztmb06G3RjdRYSoDEvtZ9z7cMI7VLdNWw3RfbGtWa6XiSvWbQXzQ9BN2khHW8yY7hirWoPe0pkUfrWLrA3MR92Yl1_6dwdbbgcGn0CYDgb-R889IAdOUFxg-K1Xcpf7pTptG4BgP3T-k3cpOtRc8sbB_Y4OYB2Z8l8zCUJInwW4I_VkHTheucEx3EhQCG3c4axLsteHfnznFUI-O_9k.cinrt-xx_sej-RyOzTrXj3K85D_mTs1jSzxnQX2cv24&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+man+on+the+bike+with+the+blue+bird&qid=1742520252&sprefix=%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-man-on-the-bike-with-the-blue-bird-natalia-lee/1148157080?ean=9798992623918

https://www.booksamillion.com/search2?query=The+Man+on+the+Bike+with+the+Blue+Bird

If you have an encouraging word to share, I’d love to hear your story. Just email me at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about giving ourselves permission to be creative, why it is so important to have our outsides match our insides, why doubt and creativity go hand-in-hand, and why “writing a novel is an inside job we do not do alone.” (Quoted from the intro of The Write it Scared Podcast)

From blogging to novel writing to helping other writers find their voices, Stacy’s story is deep and meaningful and changed my life.

I’m cashing in that permission slip! And I hope this story gives you the courage to do the same.

Here’s where you can connect with Stacy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/

Website: https://www.writeitscared.co/

Podcast: https://www.writeitscared.co/podcast

You can also email her at Stacy@writeitscared.co

If you have an encouraging word to share, I’d love to hear your story. Just email me at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!

Song: Step

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com

Equally important is defining your feedback goal. Are you writing a memoir for friends and family? Are you writing short stories just for fun? Or, are you looking to have your work published? Knowing your writing goals will help you define the kind of feedback that will be the most helpful for you.

Some resources from Sharon for you amazing writers:

PLOT & STRUCTURE by James Scott Bell

K. M. Weiland’s blog and character workbook

You can find Sharon here:

Substack

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sharonlhughson

Youtube https://bit.ly/WriteYTChan

You can find Sharon’s books here:

Amazon: https://bit.ly/SHonAmz

Growth doesn’t happen overnight. Every step takes time, research, and trust in yourself and your community. The cool thing is, you are not alone in the writing wilderness.

Feel free to reach out anytime, or if you want to be on the show, just email me at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com

Song: Step

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com

Mike Exinger and I had such a fun discussion about where he gets his ideas (spoiler: daily life is full of material ripe for the picking!) and how he uses his unique brand of humor. We also talked about what happens when you get an agent but your manuscript doesn’t sell, how to interpret mixed feedback with completely opposing recommendations, turning your short stories into full length novels, and giving old ideas brand new life.

You don’t want to miss this incredible conversation!

You can find Mike (and his alter ego Buxton Manning) here:

buxtonmanning.com

@mikeexinger.bsky.social

https://www.facebook.com/mike.exinger/

X = @MikeExinger

You can find Mike’s and Buxton’s books here:

buxtonmanning.com

Gambling guides are available on Apple, Kobo, etc. through D2D

If you are a writer, published or unpublished, have an encouraging word to share, and want to be on the podcast, just email me at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com or visit

https://writersinthewildernesspodcast.com/

The best part? They remind us that writing is good for our souls! Write for your own joy and for bringing something of yourself to an audience. There is someone out there who will connect with your writing, and that moment is pure magic. Your writing is unique to you, and if it brings you joy, that’s all that matters.

You can find Jadyn LaRiviere here:

Instagram: JadynLaRiviereTumblr: JadynLaRiviere

You can find Estella Edgewater here:

https://youtube.com/@estellaedgewater?si=QHXWsO7P9Z91ELcPFoxbridgefantasies.com

Find their stories here:

https://archiveofourown.org/series/4670671

Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I interview writers in all stages of their creative careers to offer wisdom, a sense of community, and an encouraging word to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

From sailboats to imaginary cats, cozy mystery and romantic comedy writer, Ellen Jacobson, shares wisdom about finding community and keeping the joy alive in your writing craft.

You can find out more about her and her books here:

Website: https://ellenjacobsonbooks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllenJacobsonAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenjacobsonwriter/

Without further ado, let's strap on our boots, and go for a hike!

Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I will interview writers in all stages of their creative careers to offer wisdom, a sense of community, and an encouraging word to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

If you are a writer and are interested in being on the show, just send me an email at writersinthewildernesspodcast@gmail.com.

So, let’s strap on our boots and get ready to put one foot in front of the other in this crazy wilderness!

Music info:

Song: Step

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com