Guest Belinda Kroll discusses her writing journey, starting from childhood and evolving into a balance between a day job and her passion for writing. She shares insights on the entrepreneurial spirit inherited from her family, the impact of hustle culture, and her decision to keep writing as a joyful side endeavor rather than a full-time career.

Tune in to hear about her approach to writing and marketing as well as the importance of understanding how you want your readers to feel and why she enjoys genre-blending. Belinda also touches on her creative process, the challenges and changes in the publishing industry, and offers practical advice for aspiring writers.

Resources

Find Belinda’s Hesitant Mediums series on her website, worderella.com!

Instagram: @wordella

Mr.Darcy’s Enchantment by Abigail Reynolds

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis

Manners and Monsters by Tilly Wallace

About Belinda

Belinda Kroll is an award-winning author of cozy stories with Jane Austen vocabulary and modern sass. She writes and illustrates the Hesitant Mediums series, where women can speak with ghosts and wish they couldn't, and the sweet men who love them. Belinda is the mind behind the Bright Bird Press all-in-one novel planner and other forgiving stationery for discovery writers.

Host Sheridan Sharp is joined by author Jaclyn Goldis for a compelling discussion on the intersection of travel, writing, and manifestation.

Jaclyn reveals how her adventures around the world have breathed life into the captivating settings of her books. Hear why she made the bold decision to stop working on old projects and move into the realm of suspense. Plus, discover new ways to find ease in your writing journey through the transformative power of manifestation.

Resources

Preorder Jaclyn’s new book, The Main Character, or check out her website

Jaclyn’s Instagram

Other books by Jaclyn

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Bad, Bad Seymour Brown by Susan Isaacs

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispensa

Get on the waiting list for Jaclyn’s new manifestation course by signing up for her newsletter!

About Jaclyn

Jaclyn Goldis has a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a JD from NYU School of Law. She practiced estate planning law at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels. After culling her possessions into only what would fit in a backpack, she traveled for over a year until settling in Tel Aviv, where she can often be found writing from cafés by the beach.

Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking guidance or simply curious about the realities of the writing journey, join host Sheridan Sharp on Am I Write? for a conversation with award-winning author Rosalyn Eves. In this episode, they delve into the nuanced challenges faced by writers, from the relentless pressure to publish quickly to the intricacies of polishing manuscripts.

Eves shares candid reflections on what she wishes she had known earlier in her publishing career, offering invaluable insights for writers at any stage. Discover practical tips for navigating the demands of a writing career while juggling life's responsibilities and explore the concept of the objective correlative in storytelling.

Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, this episode promises to provide a deeper understanding of the writing process. Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspective on the journey of writing!

Resources

Books by Rosalyn

Rosalyn’s Website

Rosalyn’s Instagram

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl Klein

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

Watch the Storymakers Guild Conference where Rosalyn will be teaching! (Virtual copies release after recording date)

Query Shark by Janet Reid

About Rosalyn

Rosalyn Eves is an author, English professor, and mother of 3. She has a PhD from Penn State, and has written the YA historical fantasy trilogy Blood Rose Rebellion, an award-winning YA historical, Beyond the Mapped Stars, and the Regency companion books An Improbable Season and an Unlikely Proposition.