Parents Who Write Erin P.T. Canning
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Repeat after me: "I cannot do the dishes until I sit down and write for at least 10 minutes."Welcome to Parents Who Write, the podcast that helps you pursue your writing dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, writing coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you to regularly make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author.
You’ll hear from other writers and authors as they share (1) how and why they make time to write, (2) what keeps them inspired, and (3) what they’ve learned throughout their journey, including publishing and marketing tips. Their experiences will inspire you and help you find solutions to the struggles that many writers face. We’ll also talk about the craft of creative writing, including my personal favorite genres of fantasy and romance, and discuss techniques you can apply to your own manuscripts.
Enjoy the laughs, the writing tips, the occasional parenting stories, and the relief in knowing you’re not alone. Episodes release every other Tuesday.
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67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach
Curious about transforming journaling entries into a published memoir?Joining us today is Sarah Birnbach, author of the memoir "A Daughter's Kaddish." Sarah shares her surprising journey from journal facilitator to published author and how journaling helped her heal through grief.But the question remains: How do you take those raw, personal entries and turn them into a compelling memoir?In this episode, Sarah shares her secrets! You'll hear:Tips for overcoming overwhelm and getting your ideas...
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66. From Page to Ear: Unveiling Audiobook Opportunities for Authors
Have you ever wondered about audiobook opportunities for authors?In this episode, we explore the booming audiobook market and its potential benefits for authors. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of creating audiobooks, including pricing considerations, narration options, and distribution channels. But wait, there's more! We'll also address some key questions to help you decide if audiobooks are a good fit for you at this stage in your writing journey. Tune in and discover i...
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65. Scenes, Characters, Series, Oh My! Taming the Chaos of Multi-Project Writing w/ Edward Green
What happens when have twenty million ideas all jumbled up in your head, and you struggle with multiple projects—or worse, multiple, multivolume series?Joining us today is Edward Green, who is a prolific writer. During this episode, Edward shares not only his writing journey but also the answers to questions that used to plague him too. Like, when you have so many ideas screaming for attention all at once, how do you keep track of all those random scenes that pop into your head? You’ll also l...
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64. Cracking the Code: How to Attract Readers on Social Media
Do you want to spend months, maybe even years, toiling away at the keyboard, birthing characters, perfecting your story, and publishing your writing—only for no one to read it?No, of course not. We want our words to find our ideal readers because we love writing—most days. But in order for our words to find those ideal readers, you have to learn the marketing side of this business too, regardless of whether you self-published or signed a contract with a traditional publishing house.In to...
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63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers
Have you ever started writing a story, and the words rush onto the page. But then you start worrying that your writing or your ideas aren’t good enough.You start rewriting chapters over and over again. You can’t shake that voice in the back of your head that says you’re doing this wrong. Something isn’t right, but you can’t pinpoint what that is. Or worse—you scrap the whole project and give up. In today’s episode, Erin shares how finding the right editor can help you avoid or blow through al...
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62. The art of earnings: Mastering full-time writing with Sarah Werner
Have you ever dreamed of writing all day long—and getting paid to do so? But then reality sets in, and you start wondering how that’s feasible? How you’d even get started? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Werner, who shares how she planned to leave her full-time job in marketing, how she discovered the worth of her work, and how she trudged through painful writing gigs that still taught her valuable lessons. You’ll also learn how experimenting with your creativity can lead...
Customer Reviews
My happy place
This podcast is my happy place!! It is entertaining and inspiring. It makes me feel like I can really do this writing thing!! It also helps me feel way less crazy on the mom side of things!!
Just the Motivation I Needed!
Every parent who wants to write knows the struggle it is to make it happen. Erin does a great job motivating and inspiring parents to turn their writing dreams into reality.
Relatable, inspiring, and practical
Erin shares practical advice for improving my writing and relatable tips for finding the time and mental space to be creative as a parent. She opens up and shares her journey as a writer and a person, and that vulnerability is beautiful.