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Kaleigh Moore and Emma Siemasko have long shared a dream: to build the world’s most fulfilling freelance writing businesses. Over the past 8 years, the two friends have become successful freelance writers, finding new clients (hello Salesforce + Vogue Business); refining their service offerings; building six-figure businesses; and ultimately, creating their dream careers. Now, they’re sharing everything they know and discussing what they’ve yet to find out. Why? Because they know you can bui ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Write with AI, Character Development, Creative Writing Coach, Story Structure
Bonnie Jean Schaefer | Author & Coach, Founder of the League of Adventurous Authors
Hey, Time-Strapped Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability - Are unsure how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast for underdog authors on a mission to achieve legendary feats in the publishing world but have to overcome impossible obstacles, limited time, and paralyzing inner skepticism alon ...
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The Writing Gym podcast is a writer's go-to source for quality information about how to finish, publish, and market writing in all genres. Not only does it give you the implementable steps you need, it's fun. No snorefest here. You'll laugh at the Quirk O' the week and enjoy hard-hitting advice from top agents, best-selling authors, and publishers. Visit iTunes or www.writing-gym.com/podcast to hear these guests and more: --Top NYC literary agent Eric Reuben. He's represented dozens of best- ...
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Are you looking to write and publish your first book? Do you need a seasoned writer to guide you through the book writing process? Would you like a writer coach with real-world experience who understands how to guide you to the right publishing options for your book? Your Writing Coach podcast is where writers and soon-to-be authors listen in on writing knowledge and expertise so you walk down the right path to publishing your book. My writer podcast will guide you on how to start writing a ...
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Are you a talented writer struggling to turn your words into income? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. I’m Tiffany Colter, the Writing Career Coach. With over 20 years of experience as a professional writer, national speaker, and coach, I’ve helped authors move from scattered ideas to sustainable income. On The Writing Career Coach Podcast, I give you real strategies, tough love, and practical tools to help you grow your writing career—without burning out or selling out. Whethe ...
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Ink and Impact for Christian Writers - Write a book, self-publish, book marketing, author tips, book coach
Dalene Bickel
Ready to write your book and make a kingdom impact? I’m your host, Dalene Bickel - book coach and self-publishing strategist with more than 25 years in the publishing industry. Whether you’re working on your first or fiftieth book, I’m here to help you write, self-publish, and sell your book more efficiently and effectively. Each week you’ll receive rotating content full of practical information and tangible tips as well as occasional expert interviews and industry insights, all from a Bibli ...
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I crossed the Day 101 finish line—but the real transformation begins here. In today’s final integration episode of The Adventurous Author, we go deep into: ✔️ The internal rupture that writing daily begins to heal ✔️ The difference between chasing goals and pursuing mastery ✔️ Why Proverbs 10:9 holds the key to long-term creative peace ✔️ The pract…
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Episode Summary: You’ve got a book idea that won’t let go—but it's been pushed to the back burner with client deadlines, work, and real life. This episode is your reset. I’ll walk you through how to finally make progress, without overhauling your life or waiting for the “perfect time.” What You’ll Learn: Start small — Commit to writing just 15 minu…
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3 Common Misconceptions About Writing a Book (Ep.120)
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13:38Are you an aspiring author dreaming of publishing your book, but feeling overwhelmed by the journey ahead? In this episode, I'm tackling the three most common misconceptions about writing a book that often trip up new authors. Discover how to set realistic expectations, establish healthy boundaries, and become a more confident and productive writer…
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An idea pops into your head, so you grab whatever paper product lies nearby and scribble down the thought. Or you come across a quote, story, or stat and realize it connects to your project. Convinced it’s all great material, you jot it down, then stuff the paper into your pocket or purse. Now you’re ready to write, but you’re discovering random Po…
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Our final episode and a look back at 10 years of freelancing
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29:30For our final episode of this podcast, we look back at our past 10 years of freelance writing and look forward to what we hope is next for us. This season is brought to you by Collective, and they’re giving you your first month free! Just use code FWCP at checkout. Tax season is stressful—no doubt about it. Are you overpaying? Are you even doing it…
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101-Day Challenge Finale: Why Daily Writing Is an Author’s True Professional Credential | 201
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The 101-Day Challenge is complete—but the transformation has only begun. In today’s powerful final episode of The Adventurous Author, we unpack the truth that daily writing isn’t a hobby or a productivity hack—it’s a public declaration of identity. And if you’ve shown up for 101 days in a row, you’ve built something no contract or algorithm could e…
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Ever feel invisible as a writer? You're not. You're pre-famous—and the work you’re doing today is building the strength to carry the spotlight before it finds you. In today’s powerful episode, we uncover: ✔️ Why showing up daily is a public declaration in private ✔️ How obscurity is not a punishment—it’s preparation ✔️ The biblical blueprint for bu…
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You don’t need to speed up to hit your goal of finishing your book. In today’s episode, I reveal how a broken digital clock taught me the most powerful writing lesson of the year: you can’t fast-forward your way to mastery. Inside, you’ll discover: ✔️ Why rushing the journey sabotages your integrity as a writer ✔️ How daily writing literally rewire…
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You say you're a writer… but does your schedule agree? For years, I told myself I was a writer—called, gifted, meant to steward stories for Kingdom impact. But I wasn't showing up daily. And that misalignment started killing my confidence. Quietly. Slowly. One excuse at a time. In today’s episode, I unpack the painful truth that misalignment betwee…
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Still waiting for that magical moment where you finally feel like a “real” writer? That moment isn’t coming. In today’s episode, I share what I’m learning about mastery during my 101-Day Triple Crown Challenge—and why the only way to become who you’re called to be is to start before you feel ready. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why the “ready room” is a …
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You think you’re afraid of failing—but what if success is what scares you most? In today’s episode, I share: ✔️ Why the fear of finishing is scarier than starting ✔️ How daily writing is a death sentence to your “aspiring author” identity ✔️ The real reason you’ve been circling the same story mountain 🎧 Listen now. Keep the words rolling and the ad…
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Unlock Your Potential: How to Become a More Confident Author in 5 Steps (Ep.121)
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12:54In this episode, I'm diving deep into practical, faith-filled strategies to help you embrace your calling and become a more confident author. Join me as I share the two core reasons many writers lack confidence and unpack five memorable steps to build your trust in God's plan and your belief in your own unique gifts. From remembering your identity …
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There’s a cost to waiting. And no one talks about it until it’s too late. In this episode, I share a completely made up story about a hiker who had all the tools he needed—but froze because he waited too long to use them. But that story has everything to do with writing. If you’ve ever delayed the story God gave you because you’re waiting for a bet…
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Do you have a story you want to write but have been avoiding? In this episode, I share how one story haunted my hard drive for six years—and how 94 days of daily writing changed everything. What started as hesitation turned into confidence. Not because I felt ready. But because I kept moving. Here’s what we get into: ✔️ The surprising way trust is …
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🎯 Ever feel like you don’t know what to write—or if you’re even on the right track? You do know. You’ve just stopped trusting yourself. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, I unpack: ✔️ Why daily writing is how real creative discernment is trained ✔️ How Hebrews 5:14 gives us a blueprint for practicing instinct ✔️ Why noise, distraction, and …
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What happens when you say you're called to write—but your actions say otherwise? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive deep into what it means to live in integrity with your calling. I shares the exact moment God called me to write—back in 1999—and the twenty-six-year battle to believe it was real. You’ll discover: ✔️ Why daily writ…
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You're not just a writer. You're a builder of belief systems. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we’re taking off the gloves and talking about the real reason your daily writing matters: you’re crafting stories designed to carry truth farther than you’ll ever go. Here’s what you’ll discover: ✔️ Why stories outlive empires—and how yours c…
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You’re not just writing a story. You’re shaping someone’s brain. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we dive into the neuroscience behind fiction and why every scene you craft is an opportunity to architect transformation. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✔️ How brain scans prove fiction activates readers' emotional and motor pathways ✔️ W…
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You’ve got shadowlands. Every writer does. That memory you’d rather not revisit. That failure you try not to think about. That bitterness that still flickers when you write certain scenes. But what if those very things are the richest story fuel you’ve got? In this episode, I’ll walk you through: ✔️ Why your shadow stories aren’t enemies—they’re as…
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You don’t need to wait for inspiration. You need to train for it. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, you’ll learn why inspiration doesn’t strike at random—it shows up for writers who are prepared to catch it. And the best preparation? Daily writing. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✔️ Why most writers miss breakthrough moments—and how …
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Want to write faster without sacrificing depth? Build reflexes. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, I break down why intuitive storytelling isn’t a gift—it’s a trained instinct. I share how daily writing transforms your brain into a decision-making machine, and how you can reach creative clarity faster than ever. 🎙️ In this episode: ✔️ How 8…
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What if your best scenes are buried deeper than your outline can reach? In this episode, you'll discover why most writers never tap into their creative core and how a five-minute daily practice can unlock surprising emotional depth, character truth, and story momentum. 🎙️ In this episode: ✔️ How a surprise defeat changed everything for one protagon…
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You lived it. But if you don’t write it down—it’s gone. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, I share the true story of a terrifying dog attack—and how writing about it became the key to reclaiming emotional clarity, creative depth, and future storytelling power. This episode challenges you to stop letting your best story material vanish in…
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🛠️ The first draft is rarely worth reading—but the hundredth just might change a life. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we uncover: ✔️ Why daily fiction writing is essential for discovering the real story beneath your first draft ✔️ How consistent character work unlocks surprising, powerful truths ✔️ What Proverbs 20:5 reveals about mi…
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Your characters don’t just live in your mind. If written with consistency and depth, they can outlive your name. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why daily writing is essential for building characters that leave legacy ✔️ How mirror neurons help readers experience your character’s transformation as if it were their own ✔…
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How to Improve Your Book Sales ... even before it's published (Ep.119)
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19:39Are you an indie author hoping to make a real impact with your book, but struggling with how to get it into the hands of more readers? Many authors wait until their book is published to start marketing, missing out on crucial opportunities to build a loyal readership. In this episode, we're diving deep into the top three things you should focus on …
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Your writing voice is more than style. It’s your soulprint—the clearest record of how God wired you to see the world. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why your writing voice is a fingerprint of your consciousness ✔️ How daily writing preserves your unique identity and testimony ✔️ What Psalm 102 reveals about writing as a l…
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Episode Overview If you’ve been quietly writing between client projects, sneaking words into early mornings, or still feeling uncertain about calling yourself a “real writer,” this episode is for you. Tiffany speaks directly to writers in the in-between: those who are showing up, doing the work, and still wondering if they’re allowed to claim the t…
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You weren’t just born with creativity—you were entrusted with a storytelling legacy God intends for you to steward. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we go deep into: ✔️ Why storytelling is a sacred tradition—woven into both Scripture and your brain’s design ✔️ How modern distraction dulls your storytelling gift, and how to sharpen it a…
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Ever skip a writing day and tell yourself, “It’s no big deal”? What if I told you your future self—the one waiting to finish the book, build the readership, live the author life—felt abandoned every time you don’t show up? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we take a bold look at: ✔️ The neuroscience of “future self betrayal” ✔️ Why skip…
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Most writers think identity is something they need to earn or wait for. But neuroscience and scripture agree: identity is cultivated through action. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break open: ✔️ Why your self-concept is stored in your brain—and how writing physically rewires it ✔️ What daily writing does to the medial prefrontal c…
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Ever feel like writing is optional—something you “should” do instead of something you must? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we flip the survival switch. ✔️ Why your brain can literally recode writing as a survival need ✔️ How my first marathon at age 21 hardwired her identity as a runner—and how writing now functions the same way ✔️ T…
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What if daily writing didn’t just improve your craft… but rewired how you think? In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore the cognitive transformation that happens when you write every single day. It’s called Divergent Cognition Installation—and after about 60 days of consistent writing, your brain literally becomes something rare: a s…
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Think your authentic writing voice is something you’ll stumble upon one day? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we reveal the neuroscience behind authentic voice development—and why it only emerges after you’ve shown up consistently enough for your brain to stop censoring and start trusting. Inside this episode: ✔️ What brai…
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Embrace These 3 Traits to Make an Impact as a Christian Writer (Ep.118)
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17:10Discover how you can supercharge your writing life - and make an impact as an author - by employing these 3 powerful traits of Christian writers. Join the Indie Author Bootcamp May 19-23, 2025 @ noon EST #inkandimpact #christianauthorsinaction What additional topics would you like to learn about? Ready to become a better, more confident writer and …
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What does it take for your brain to stop seeing writing as something you do and start recognizing it as who you are? In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore the identity tipping point. This is ****the neurological shift that happens when consistent writing transforms you from “someone who writes” into a professional author. Inside …
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Remember when creativity was second nature? When stories spilled from your imagination without hesitation or fear? That’s not lost. It’s just dormant. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we unpack the science of creative neoteny—why daily writing may be your best shot at preserving the brain’s natural storytelling instincts. Inside this e…
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Ever solved a plot problem while folding laundry? Had a character breakthrough while driving or drifting off to sleep? That’s not luck. It’s your Default Mode Network—the brain’s creative engine—doing its job. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ What the Default Mode Network (DMN) actually is ✔️ Why it activates during mome…
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A Deep Dive into Freelance Writing Templates
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24:19In this episode, we're diving into the details around the templates we use, tweak, and sell as freelance writers. If you've ever wondered how we boost efficiency in our workdays and cut out the repetitive pieces of day-to-day work, this is a must-listen. This season is brought to you by Collective, and they’re giving you your first month free! Just…
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Think writing fiction is just about storytelling? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we reveal how daily character creation actually transforms your real-life relationships—training your brain to understand people on a level most never reach. Inside this episode: ✔️ The neuroscience behind how writing fiction expands emotion…
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🧩 Feel like your writing life is a jumbled mess of scattered ideas? Good. That means you’re standing at the edge of a superpower most writers never develop—meta-pattern recognition. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author Podcast, we dive into: ✔️ Why daily writing trains your brain to detect hidden structure ✔️ How science links creative geni…
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Ever write something in fiction—only to watch it show up in real life? That’s not coincidence. It’s confirmation that your brain is tuning in to narrative patterns hiding in plain sight. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why daily fiction writing sharpens your pattern recognition ✔️ How storytelling trains your brain to n…
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Think great stories come from having all the answers? Think again. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore why the best fiction writers aren’t just storytellers—they’re master question-askers. The more you write, the sharper your creative questions become—and those questions unlock the kind of plots, characters, and insights that t…
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Mastering the Fundamentals to Make Your Book Stand Out (Ep.117)
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18:16In this episode of the Ink & Impact podcast, learn the four essential fundamentals to make your book stand out in the crowded publishing market. Hot tip: It's not about speed, but quality! Join Dalene Bickel at the Indie Author Bootcamp next week, May 19-23, 2025, at noon EST to learn valuable insights on writing, self-publishing, and marketing you…
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Ever had a character say something you didn’t plan—but it stopped you in your tracks? That’s not random. In today’s episode, we dive into how fiction becomes a wisdom extraction mechanism—helping you uncover insights your conscious brain can’t reach. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why daily fiction writing unlocks deep creative intuition ✔️ How your chara…
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Feeling distracted, scattered, or stuck in your head? Daily writing is more than a creative routine—it’s a powerful attention anchor that pulls you back into the present moment. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we explore: ✔️ Why writing grounds you in the now (and what brain science says about it) ✔️ The sensory boost that comes from dai…
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Consistency is NOT about repetition. It’s about identity. In today’s episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down why daily fiction writing isn’t about word count, streaks, or productivity systems. It’s about choosing to show up as the same person—day after day—before any external results show up. Inside this episode: ✔️ Why writing from identi…
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Ever feel like you notice things no one else sees? That’s not just intuition—it’s your writer’s brain doing its job. In this episode of The Adventurous Author, we break down: ✔️ How daily writing upgrades your ability to spot contradiction and absurdity ✔️ The brain regions that light up when you write irony-rich scenes ✔️ Why irony isn’t just clev…
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Hosting your own in-person events as a freelance writer
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25:11In this episode, we'll share a look under the hood at what it takes to plan, market, and host your own in-person gatherings (meetups, retreats, etc.) as a freelance writer, sharing our own experiences doing just that! This season is brought to you by Collective, and they’re giving you your first month free! Just use code FWCP at checkout. Tax seaso…
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🔥 Ever struggle to write characters who are nothing like you? What if that struggle is the key to unlocking your next level—not just as a writer, but as a human? In today’s episode, I share: ✔️ How my own characters—Javan, Micah, Taliya, and Krystyn—have deeply challenged me ✔️ The neuroscience behind why writing diverse characters expands your emp…
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