Telling Stories That Matter with Maggie Mills | Turning Ideas into Published Books

Telling Stories That Matter with Maggie Mills | Turning Ideas into Published Books

Today on Adeptus On-Air host James Walker chats with Maggie Mills, an author, ghostwriter, and writing coach who helps aspiring writers turn intimidating ideas into finished books. Maggie shares how many people carry the dream of writing a book for years but feel overwhelmed by the size of the task, and how breaking the process into manageable pieces helps build confidence and momentum. She explains why nonfiction can feel more vulnerable than fiction, as authors wrestle with how much of their personal truth to share and how others may interpret their stories. She reflects on her own unconventional career path, saying yes to opportunities, and slowly building a life centered around writing, editing, and collaboration. She discusses the role of a ghostwriter as both investigator and partner, studying an author’s voice, mannerisms, and experiences to ensure the final manuscript truly sounds like them. She talks about the emotional depth of the work, from trauma survivors sharing life altering experiences to fiction writers discovering how their stories unexpectedly impact readers. Tune in to hear more about overcoming the fear of starting, what makes a powerful first chapter, and why every story deserves to be told.

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From South Jersey to Hollywood with Dean Simone | Staying Grounded Through the Highs and Lows

From South Jersey to Hollywood with Dean Simone | Staying Grounded Through the Highs and Lows

Today on Adeptus On-Air host Mike Hoffman chats with Dean Simone, an American actor, screenwriter, filmmaker, and musician whose career spans television, film, and live performance. Dean shares how a ...

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Preserving a Musical Legacy with Jason Brown | Honoring the Past While Remixing the Future 

Today on Adeptus On-Air host Mike Hoffman chats with Jason Brown, an American born international DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and the grandson of James Brown. Jason shares how his path into music was n...

26 Mar 32min

Navigating Life at a Crossroads with Emily Beecher | Choosing Yourself Without a Script

Navigating Life at a Crossroads with Emily Beecher | Choosing Yourself Without a Script

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Ashley Greene chats with Emily Beecher, a life coach who works with women navigating periods of uncertainty, burnout, and major life transitions. Emily shares how many wo...

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Redefining Enough with Rita Wilkins | Living More by Letting Go 

Redefining Enough with Rita Wilkins | Living More by Letting Go 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Rita Wilkins, an interior designer and author known as the Downsizing Designer who helps people rethink their relationship with space, belongings,...

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Exploring Modern Clowning with Gherkin Picklewater | Comedy as Social Reflection 

Exploring Modern Clowning with Gherkin Picklewater | Comedy as Social Reflection 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Gherkin Picklewater, a theatrical clown, producer, and performer based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose work blends physical comedy, storytelli...

5 Mar 30min

Using Humor as a Communication Tool with Bee Baumann | Finding Confidence Through Laughter 

Using Humor as a Communication Tool with Bee Baumann | Finding Confidence Through Laughter 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Bee Baumann, a stand up comedian, communication coach, writer, and speaker who helps people use humor to regulate anxiety, build confidence, and c...

26 Feb 34min

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Understanding Music as Language with Kurt Ellenberger | Listening Beyond the Notes 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Kurt Ellenberger, a pianist, composer, author, and longtime music educator whose career spans performance, teaching, and writing. Kurt reflects on...

19 Feb 33min

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