Thriving Authors Podcast

Dallas Woodburn
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 216: Bust Through Limiting Beliefs

    In this encore episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share about routines that supported me during a season of big (fun!) family transitions – and how I continued making meaningful progress with my writing. If you crave more structure around your writing routine – or are finding yourself resisting your writing time – I think you’ll find this episode helpful.  Beyond creating a nurturing and sustainable writing routine, in this episode I also dig into a topic that commonly comes up with clients. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I ready to write my book?” then tune in as I talk about how the limiting beliefs holding us back around our books can give us big insights about our lives and businesses. You’ll also hear the shifts and reframes that my clients and I find helpful and empowering as we pour ourselves into our work. As you go through the process of writing your book, you’ll get clarity around your business and your life's work. The stories, teachings and concepts you share through your book will change your readers’ lives. And, if you’re a business owner too, your book is just the beginning of how readers will want to work with you!  >> While this replay mentions my Thriving Authors Academy, it is also super applicable to my new program Fully Booked, which will help you grow your business with a published book in less than a year! Fully Booked is designed for women entrepreneurs (i.e. life coaches, health coaches, business coaches, therapists, graphic designers, online course creators, speakers) who are ready to grow their business with a nonfiction book. Learn more at https://www.dallaswoodburn.com/fully-booked Resources mentioned: Writing Routine Checklist Episode 153: The 2 Biggest Objections I Hear

    33 min

  2. FEB 14

    Episode 215: Your Stories Matter: How to Keep Writing When the World Feels Heavy

    Today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, is a part reflection, part commiseration, part love note from my weary-yet-hopeful spirit to yours. If you are filled with anger and grief and sadness and rage around everything that is happening in our world—if the news feels so heavy and it’s been tough to feel motivated around your writing—if you are distracted and overwhelmed and low-energy—you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. And that’s exactly what we’ve been talking about in every single one of my coaching containers the past few weeks. In this episode, I share… simple ways to nourish yourself and your creative spirit how to use your writing as a cornerstone of your resiliency, agency and empowerment some writing prompts that might be helpful, including one I journaled on this week that whew, brought up way more than I was expecting why our stories matter now more than ever (and how Bad Bunny’s inspiring Super Bowl performance was a beautiful example of that) how to take your rage and let it flow through you onto the page, so you don’t become paralyzed by the emotional weight you are carrying each day If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear what is helping you during these times and what is one tiny action step you are going to take this week to let your writing hold or carry you. And I hope you'll join me Tuesday, February 17th from 9:30-10:30am PT for a LIVE workshop: The #1 Reason Women Put Off Writing Their Book (why it’s a lie & how to fix it, so you can get your book written & published in 2026!) I'll share: The 3 most common blocks I see keeping women from writing their books, and simple ways to move past them. My story of how I wrote & published YOUR BOOK MATTERS in 10 months at the "worst" possible time - when I was caring for a toddler and newborn, breastfeeding, working with clients & growing my business. What energized me and reconnected me with my spark and WHY I built my business in the first place! How my book became a huge part of growing my business to six figures working 10 hours/week. Sign up for the workshop at https://mailchi.mp/558871528367/workshop

    14 min

  3. JAN 23

    Episode 214: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your Writing

    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 and hang at your desk for those days you need an extra reminder of why you matter and your writing matters. ⁠Click here to download it⁠! And if you are a busy woman entrepreneur who feels the nudge to write your book this year, then click here to join the waitlist for my brand-new program FULLY BOOKED: grow your business with a published book in less than a year! You can save $500 in early enrollment when I do a special waitlist sale!

    34 min

  4. JAN 17

    Episode 213: How Writing Your Book Will Save You Time

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I address the common misconception that writing a book will take a lot of time – time away from your business and other money making actions that seem more urgent. Spoiler alert: I think that the opposite is true! I believe that writing your book is one of the biggest gifts to your business and one of the best things you can do to increase efficiency and productivity and save time in your business. You’ll hear me share reasons and examples why I think this, including: How to avoid spending all our time putting out fires of day-to-day business and client tasks. The simple way writing a book allows you to schedule your CEO time on a consistent basis and actually stay committed to it. The mindset shifts that I and my clients have experienced that have helped us to grow into the next level in life and business. The importance of creating an enduring content bank and the strategy I use for organizing content so it’s easy to find and keep track of. After listening I think you’ll agree that writing a book is the most efficient time-saving gift for your business! And if you are a busy woman entrepreneur who feels the nudge to write your book this year, then click here to join the waitlist for my brand-new program FULLY BOOKED: grow your business with a published book in less than a year! You can save $500 in early enrollment when I do a special waitlist sale!

    22 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    Episode 212: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself on New Year's Eve

    In today's episode 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 about: How to decide what things to delegate or take off your to-do list.What we can do to keep our big ambitions from causing us to burn out.The one thing you can do to become a better writer in the new year.What I’m proud of myself for and celebrating!You’ll also hear the four questions that I ask myself every New Year's Eve to really help me celebrate, focus, regroup, and set my intentions for the year ahead. Download the free PDF with these exact questions listed out and see what comes up for YOU! Have a happy New Year celebrating! Here's to an amazing, creative and beautiful 2026!

    35 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Ep 211: Interview with Merav Fima

    In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was such a joy to talk with author Merav Fima and to celebrate her amazing collection of short stories that just came out. Late Blossoms is one of my favourite reads of the past year! I really think you'll be inspired to hear about her process of writing and editing these short stories, especially as a busy mom and a wife who is balancing a lot. Through it all, her joy for the writing process comes through so vividly. She shares: The moment that she knew she was going to be a writer What made her finally start taking herself seriously as a writer and writing consistently What it’s like having characters as part of your life for so long before your final work is complete How the short story form is so different from longer forms like memoir or novels, and the misconceptions around that Her process for writing a story when she gets an idea and how she knows if it's meant to be a story as opposed to a longer piece About Merav: Merav Fima is a writer, translator, and literary critic currently based in Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of the forthcoming Sephardic migration novel The Rose of Thirteen Petals and the Pomegranate Tree (Running Wild Press, 2026) and of the short story collection Late Blossoms (Vine Leaves Press, October 2025). She holds a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from Monash University and her work has appeared in anthologies and literary journals worldwide. Connect with her at meravfima.com and on IG @merav.fima >> And if you are an entrepreneur who wants to write and publish the book inside your heart, I’d love for you to join me in my free Facebook group Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best Selling Authors. We discuss the podcast episodes, I host free challenges and you may even meet your new writing partner to swap pages with!

    23 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Episode 210: Why You Need a Writing Community in 2026

    This special episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast features the beautiful voices of five of my clients in Thriving Authors Academy! This episode is a deep-dive into the importance of having a writing community. The right community – safe, supportive and nurturing – is often the secret sauce that we're missing and it makes all the difference in achieving our writing dreams. I’ve witnessed such huge shifts in a short amount of time when we stop trying to do it all alone. It's that beautiful mix of feeling inspired, but also feeling like we can just show up as ourselves on those days when nothing is going right. Listen in to hear what I’ve gained and witnessed as the benefits of community over the years. You’ll hear not only from me, but from my clients who sweetly recorded what they’ve gained from being part of the community of Thriving Authors Academy, and the shifts that they've seen in just six weeks. There are many incredible books coming out in 2026 by women who have been part of Thriving Authors Academy. It's so amazing and inspiring to hear from women who have been carrying these books inside of their hearts for years, sometimes even decades, and now are going to be able to hold their books in their hands. So I invite you, if you are craving that community –  – if you're listening to this and thinking,Yes! This is a gift that I want to give myself in 2026!  >> Head on over to Thriving Authors Academy.com and join the waitlist for our next round that starts April 11. (Pssst you’ll also grab some sweet bonuses by joining the waitlist, too!)

    28 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Episode 209: Be Aware: New Scam Targeting Authors

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing about a scam that I have been seeing popping up more and more in the publishing space. With the proliferation of AI, I began noticing this more and more in the past few months. And in talking with other writer friends and clients, it seems those who have published books are getting these types of emails at a higher and higher frequency. Listen in as I alert you to the red flags to watch out for so that you won't get sucked into this type of scam! Ultimately, I think this is a great reminder that heartfelt human writing and connection is more important than ever before. So if you're craving more community and you want to have people who are behind you and watching out for you, I would love to invite you to join us in the next round of Thriving Authors Academy in 2026. Send me a message to get on the waitlist! And if you want to end the year by nourishing your creativity, sign up for 🎁 12 Days of Writing Gifts for a joyous, creative holiday season! From December 12-23 you’ll receive a daily surprise in your inbox from my heart to yours. Each gift is a small treat that won't take much time out of your busy day. Play with words, rejuvenate your creative spirit and nourish your wellspring of ideas. It makes the perfect gift for creative friends, too! Just because it's a busy season doesn't mean you need to put your writing on hold! Click here to sign up.

    13 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dallas Woodburn
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dallas Woodburn
  • Show Website
    Thriving Authors Podcast