Thriving Authors Podcast Dallas Woodburn

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reading an excerpt from my new book, Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours. I’m also sharing some rituals and reflections that will be helpful as you think about your intentions for 2024 and your wins from the past year.

Listen in as I dive into:


The importance of giving yourself full credit for what you DID do.


How unrealistic expectations turn into toxic patterns.


An invitation for you to dig in deeper to any resistance you’re feeling around your creative project.


Specific questions to journal on as you close out one chapter of your life and enter another.


How celebrating both tangible wins and intangible wins has helped my clients.



My hope for you is that you enter into the new year with fresh motivation and energy around your book! 

If you could use some extra motivation and encouragement throughout next year, I invite you to purchase a copy of my book, Your Book Matters. It will cheer you on as you move forward on your writing journey over this next year.

Every single week, you get a little love note from me to you and there's also space for you to reflect on your wins from the past week and set an intention for the week ahead. This is such a game changer in celebrating ourselves, giving ourselves credit for our wins, actually recognizing and acknowledging all that we have done, and also giving us clarity and purpose moving forward. Grab it on Amazon as an e-book or paperback.


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In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with author Traci Skuce about what she calls the impossible longing – the thing that drives us, but it doesn't resolve. It’s a fascinating, layered approach to dive into the emotional heart of your characters.

Whether you are writing fiction or a memoir, I think you’ll really appreciate Traci’s insights as she shares:


The deeper motivations driving your characters' actions.


Why what they want isn't enough and how to tap into the deep ache that drives their journey.


Ways to explore the concept of longing in your writing.


Rituals you can use to not dwell in that impossible longing for too long.



Tuning into this basic human desire to belong to something that is greater than us is really key to connecting the reader to your characters on a deep and meaningful level.

And remember, my new book comes out next week! Pre-order your signed copy of YOUR BOOK MATTERS on or before December 4, 2023 and get bonus gifts like a printable calendar with fun star stickers that you can use to give yourself credit for all of your writing days and keep track of your progress, bookmarks, affirmations and meditations that I've recorded and even a 1:1 call with me. Go to bit.ly/preorderyourbookmatters for all the info.



About Traci:

Traci Skuce lives, writes, and swims on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sahtloot, Sasitla, Ieeksun and Puntledge peoples. Her work has appeared in several literary journals throughout North America.  In April 2020, her short story collection, Hunger Moon, was released by NeWest Press and was a finalist for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. Also, in 2020, Traci founded The Writing Journey, an online creative writing school for fiction and memoir writers who want to finish their stories and get them out into the world. Connect with her on Instagram at @traciskuce.thewritingjourney


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In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing how to maximize your photo shoot experience so you come away with wonderful photos that you can use in your book and marketing materials.

Even if you're someone who doesn't like getting your picture taken, these tips will help you enjoy your photo shoot and see this as a special moment for yourself.

I’m sharing:


What you can do to look more natural in front of the camera, even if, like me, you're not the most camera-friendly person.


How to decide what to wear so that your personality shines through.


Ways the location impacts the overall feeling your photo evokes.


A simple tip that will bring freshness into your expressions, especially when the fatigue of smiling sets in.


What I was thinking about as I was being photographed!



I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes glimpse and learn from some of my mistakes when it comes to the timing of your photo shoot! 

And as I mentioned, my new book, YOUR BOOK MATTERS, comes out extremely soon. I’m so excited that it is available for pre-order now with some bonus gifts like a printable calendar with fun star stickers that you can use to give yourself credit for all of your writing days and keep track of your progress, bookmarks, affirmations and meditations that I've recorded and even a 1:1 call with me. Order your signed copies to get these bonus gifts while they’re available – and in time for holiday gifting. Go to bit.ly/preorderyourbookmatters for all the info.


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In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jill Lacsa, a confidence coach who helps women follow their dreams, whether that’s to write a book or pursue other passions.

Jill gives examples of:


A reframe you can use when you're worried about rejection.


What happens when we let fear take over our thoughts.


How to step into discomfort so that you can take action.


What the crucial step is when it comes to building confidence.


Why boundaries are so important and how to get better at holding them.


Affirmations that will grow your confidence.



If you have a book idea inside of your heart, one that you've been thinking about for a long time, this episode is your nudge to explore if confidence is the barrier to you taking action!

And if you are an entrepreneur who wants to write and publish the book inside your heart, I would love for you to join me in my free Facebook group, Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best Selling Authors. We discuss podcast episodes, I regularly go live with free challenges and you may even meet your new writing partner to swap pages with!

About Jill:

Jill Lacsa is a Women's Confidence Coach  who helps women pursue their dreams by helping them break through confidence barriers, so they can live their happiest life!






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In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delving into why I titled my new book Your Book Matters and why this is something I believe so deeply.

Recently, a wonderful listener emailed me in response to a podcast episode where I mentioned my soon-to-be-released book title. They shared that most books don’t actually matter– that with a creative pursuit you’re the only one it matters to, otherwise you’re setting yourself up for major disappointment. 

Listen in as I respond with:


How I see this as a "yes and" situation.


Why it’s important to focus on the reasons that your book matters to yourself.


Why I firmly believe your book will matter to other people.


How knowing what motivates you allows you to design the best accountability system for yourself.


Intangible ways that we can measure our success and impact on others.



I always love engaging in dialogue with you and getting your feedback, so reach out and share your thoughts with me directly or in our free Facebook Group, Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best-Selling Authors.

While I'm in the home stretch of launching my new book, coming out in early December, it's not too late to join my launch team!! It takes a village to launch a book, and I'd be so grateful to have you as part of my village. If you're interested in joining the launch team for Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours, join here: bit.ly/yourbookmatterslaunchteam.


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In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delighted to talk with author Louise Nayer whose latest book is a memoir entitled Narrow Escapes. I really loved her warmth and vulnerability as she shared about her writing journey and her work in the fields of memoir and poetry.

Plus, I've started implementing something that she shared in our conversation about having a weekly writing night! Listen to hear more about that, as well as:


Advice for juggling parenthood with teaching, writing and working on your own projects.


The childhood event that led her to accidentally write poetry.


How she received a phone call and invitation to meet for coffee from Isabel Allende!!!


Her transition from writing poetry to writing prose.


The role her teaching played along her writing journey.



And, did you hear? I’m launching my book 📖 Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours 😍 SOON and I want YOU to be a part of the launch team! As part of the launch team you get a FREE digital copy of the book (plus you get to read it in advance of publication), access to a special bonus call with me, and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card to treat yourself to all fresh writing supplies & your favorite snacks! Join the team here: bit.ly/yourbookmatterslaunchteam

About Louise:

Louise Nayer is an author, memoirist, poet, and writing teacher. Her latest book is a memoir entitled Narrow Escapes. Haunted by a terrible accident and adrift in love, Louise Nayer takes us on a captivating journey filled with danger and romance through Morocco, New York City and finally on a solo journey to California thousands of miles from her home. Set in the early 70s at a time of cataclysmic change in America, Narrow Escapes will resonate with all who need to release themselves from a difficult past as they search for joy and home.


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