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  1. Oct 21

    Value Art by Taking Your Time | Ep 28

    In this episode, Elise is joined by Kara to discuss her journey in the publishing industry, her work with the Author Conservatory, and her passion for helping the next generation of writers succeed. They dive into the importance of mentorship, balancing creativity with personal growth, and building a supportive community for aspiring authors. They also chat about the C.S. Lewis Fellowship, the exciting future of Christian storytelling, and their reactions to The Magician's Nephew trailer! Whether you're an aspiring author, a lover of Narnia, or simply someone who appreciates the power of storytelling, this conversation is full of encouragement, inspiration, and practical insight into the world of writing and publishing. Follow Kara on Insta: @karaswansonauthor Connect with her: https://karaswanson.com/abouthttps://nextcslewis.org/ https://authorconservatory.com/Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 03:01 Kara's Career in Publishing and Industry Experience 06:38 Connecting with Brad Harris and the Young Writers Workshop 09:44 Upcoming Publishing News and Future Plans 13:03 Balancing Personal Growth and Creativity 18:50 Inspiration Behind the Author Conservatory 22:32 Curriculum Development and Student Growth 28:58 Favorite Aspects of Involvement in the Conservatory 33:29 Notable Alumni Achievements and Future Potential 36:20 Alumni Pitch Events and Industry Connections 37:16 Fostering a Healthy Industry Environment 39:02 Reflections on the C.S. Lewis Fellowship 43:54 Excitement for The Magician's Nephew Trailer 44:30 Humor and Reactions to the Trailer 45:41 Anticipation and Personal Preferences in Narnia 46:36 The Purpose of the Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship 47:09 Details About the Fellowship and Resources 48:55 Supporting Future Writers and Community Growth 50:50 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers and Community Building 51:26 Final Thoughts and Appreciation for the Community Follow on the podcast Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oops_spoilers_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Elise⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eliseseanor.com⁠⁠ Follow Elise:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eliseseanor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Mal: ⁠@malyourgalpal⁠ Elise goodreads: ⁠Elise Seanor⁠ Mal’s goodreads: ⁠Mallory Finch⁠ Mal’s Letterboxd: ⁠malpal131⁠

    Value Art by Taking Your Time | Ep 28

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Movies, TV shows, and books have the power to transport us to entirely new worlds. They’re the ultimate form of escapism. From wildly popular series to hidden-gem films and must-read books, we cover it all, and give them a TOG score. Along the way, we sit down with dreamers and creatives shaping the industry. We could say more… but Oops, Spoilers! This is an Other Girls Media production