123 episodes

The world needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here, then you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, specifically your voice, by writing and sharing your non-fiction stories from your life and experiences. Shana V. Hartman, PhD turned embodied writing coach, hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives that leave a lasting legacy. 

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The world needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here, then you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, specifically your voice, by writing and sharing your non-fiction stories from your life and experiences. Shana V. Hartman, PhD turned embodied writing coach, hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives that leave a lasting legacy. 

    Episode 122: Share Your Story

    Episode 122: Share Your Story

    In today's episode, my Synergy Publishing team joins me again to share their experience as both authors in and creators of the Unveiling the Secrets book series.

    • 18 min
    Episode 121: Meet the Synergy Publishing Team

    Episode 121: Meet the Synergy Publishing Team

    In today's episode, I am joined by my amazing team for Synergy Publishing Group! Each of our authors get customized and unique support, and today we are going to share the behind-the-scenes of what that looks like, why we love the work we do, and what to expect when working with us.

    • 27 min
    Episode 120: How to Unveil Your Voice

    Episode 120: How to Unveil Your Voice

    We have launched our Unveiling the Secrets book series… Book 2 is out later this year… in today's episode, I want to share an excerpt from the upcoming second book and how our writing retreats inspired it!

    • 14 min
    Episode 119: Your Random Writing Can Be a Book

    Episode 119: Your Random Writing Can Be a Book

    I was recently chatting with a friend who is in my Writing as Healing community, and they have been writing what I call bits and bobs of writing, short little bits of writing that we write while journaling or towards a project—book, blogs, social media, or just capturing our thoughts about work, life, experiences, etc.

    • 11 min
    Episode 118: Lessons from Writing and Publishing Collaborative Books

    Episode 118: Lessons from Writing and Publishing Collaborative Books

    In today's episode, I talk about what I have learned from publishing multiple collaborative books. Lesson 1: All the benefits of publishing with way less words, Lesson 2: Community is everything, Lesson 3: Increased reach

    • 17 min
    Episode 117: Find Your Writing Anchor

    Episode 117: Find Your Writing Anchor

    Ok, you've got a lot of words down, but something feels a bit chaotic or disorganized about the writing you've done so far. You aren't quite sure whether to keep writing, start revising, or just what to do next. Here is where your writing anchor can support you and give your writing a clear direction

    • 11 min

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Vulnerably Authentic

Shana’s work with writers is innovative and effective. I know because she is my coach. I’ve read Halinka’s book and it is a perfect tool to assist us to become who we really are. Shana and her team are a group of REAL people who understand the real issues writers and wannabe writers have and they are supportive and more helpful than any coach or instructor I’ve ever had.

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