The Written Compass – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The ebook version of my new book, Writing is Not That Hard, is now available for pre-order, but how did I get here? In today’s episode, I want to share some fun book marketing experimenting I have been doing. Here are some highlights…

• early sneak peaks
• activating your network
• direct messaging with love
• becoming a #1 best seller before book release

Exciting new affiliate offer: Hey ladies, ready to take control of your health, especially when "the change" comes? I'm excited to announce that The Written Compass has partnered with Dr. Heather Bartos to offer you a special invite to The Menopause Mothership (https://tinyurl.com/48jw6u72), a community of women being supported and guided through their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical journey! Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/mpscwaja (The Written Compass may receive an affiliate payment if you choose to sign up, so supporting yourself supports this podcast!)

Ready to join our community and the Unveiling the Secrets series? Head to shanahartman.com/authorsubmissions to submit your piece or idea!

Send me a message @theshana_v on IG or an email at shana@shanahartman.com to snag your spot at our next retreat!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me theshana_v Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Did you know you have a writing style? Yes, you absolutely do. The trick is discovering what it is and really leaning in and owning that style! In today’s episode, I’m going to give you some support on how to discover your style and how to use it in all the writing you do! To get the most out of this episode, you’ll need:

• some writing you have done at some point (a social media post, email, letter, journal entry, blog, etc.)
• an open mind
• a belief that you are indeed a writer

Exciting new affiliate offer: Hey ladies, ready to take control of your health, especially when "the change" comes? I'm excited to announce that The Written Compass has partnered with Dr. Heather Bartos to offer you a special invite to The Menopause Mothership (https://tinyurl.com/48jw6u72), a community of women being supported and guided through their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical journey! Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/mpscwaja (The Written Compass may receive an affiliate payment if you choose to sign up, so supporting yourself supports this podcast!)

Ready to join our community and the Unveiling the Secrets series? Head to shanahartman.com/authorsubmissions to submit your piece or idea!

Send me a message @theshana_v on IG or an email at shana@shanahartman.com to snag your spot at our next retreat!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me theshana_v Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Sometimes life is difficult. When you have writing goals, these difficult moments start to hinder your writing progress. What if you being stuck is actually a great time to use writing to support your personal struggles?

In today's episode of The Written Compass, I talk you through:

- why writing about your personal life is so powerful

- how writing can get you unstuck (even if just a little bit)

- my three favorite writing strategies to get unstuck

If you loved these tips and ideas and want more, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps. If you are ready to explore what a writing community can do for you and your writing goals, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps. If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Writing is often viewed as a solo act, something we do on our own, because ultimately you are the one that gets the words down. However, we may not realize that all of our writing is influenced by others. So, how do we make the most of the influence: with a powerful writing community.

Today’s episode breaks down what makes a great writing community and how it is essential for you to go from idea to publish. Here are the highlights:

1. Inspiration and Motivation: when we write in community with others we naturally vibe off of other’s energy. We get excited to write. We get more ideas flowing.
2. Accountability: when I know someone is waiting for me to show up to a writing day or waiting for my next draft, I am more likely to show up and so are my words.
3. Affirmation: when we write on our own, we aren’t sure how our words are landing until we share them with others. It is so powerful to share a line from a draft and hear someone get excited and respond positively.
4. Gremlin killer: the negative voices that show up as we are writing can get loud. A writing community helps you realize the value of your words

If you are ready to explore what a writing community can do for you and your writing goals, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps. If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many people love a good journal. Consequently, publishing a journal seems like an easy book and publishing asset. But, there is more to it than pretty pages made in Canva!

In today's episode of The Written Compass, I break down the tips and tricks for creating a quality journal. Highlights include:

- focusing on the user experience

- deciding whether you want to create a guided or open-style journal

- ideas about repetition, page design, and more!

If you are ready to see if publishing a journal is for you, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps.

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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You've got a book. Now what? Can I really build a business from my book? The answer is YES!

I share 3 common models for building a business around your book:

• Focus--the book(s) and your writing is the focus of the biz
• Parallel--the book(s) coordinate and work together with your other business offerings
• Empire--the book(s) is a section or branch of the larger vision and aspects of your business

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's normal for fear to show up at various stages of your writing process and journey. One of the places I see it show up the most is at the beginning and ending, especially right before we hit publish.

Tune in to find the 3 key questions to ask to coach yourself through the self-sabotage moments that can show up.

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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I often hear people say, “I feel like I have a story to tell.” Then, they go on to share how they don’t know where to begin, what to include, how to organize it, etc.

In today’s episode, I walk you through some clear steps on how to get your story down (and it doesn’t mean starting with your birth story!). Here are some highlights:

• don’t hold back, get it all down
• look for patterns and themes that might group your stories
• don’t worry about chronology or time
• capture feelings as well as what was happening

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with a good friend, colleague, and author, Dr. Cindy Urbanski. In today's episode, we dive into her newest self-publication, Getting Schooled on Resistance: An Exploration of Clashing Narratives in Urban School Reform. Highlights from our convo:

- how we all had moments of not fitting into the traditional model of school

- the importance of telling the stories of students and teachers

- the process for reclaiming a traditionally published book and self-publishing as a new title

Buy her latest book here: https://a.co/d/0GIp0Lv

To connect with Cindy:

Email: cindy@cindyurbanski.com

Website: Cindyurbanski.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_d_urbanski

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have all heard about the importance of journaling, but what is really happening when we write in a journal? In today’s episode, I breakdown what is going on when we crack open a journal or daybook.

Here are some highlights:

• A space just for you
• Slow down
• Tap into your “intuition, knowledge, and imagination” (from https://iajw.org/journaling-for-self-care/)
• Reflect and notice what is working for you and what is not
• A “soft place to land” and sit with yourself (from https://iajw.org/journaling-for-self-care/)

If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstart

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.