224. Book Tip | Do this if you’re doing NaNoWriMo

When watercolor artist and creative entrepreneur Brittany Sailors and her family got an opportunity to move to Hawaii from Idaho, they leapt at the chance. Within thirty days of accepting the offer, their party of five was in Maui and living a completely new, adventurous lifestyle. In this episode, Brittany also shares her journey as a watercolor artist, and the power of community in helping keep you anchored to your creative endeavor. If you want to be inspired and moved, I highly recommend listening to this episode! Learn all about Brittany at https://www.brittanysailors.com/. Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittany.sailors Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

9 Juli 202036min

This week, I'm reading my latest blog post about what I've learned a lot over the past ten plus years in the publishing industry, working with 100+ books at different capacities (author, ghostwriter, book coach, trainer, and editor). Read the post at https://stacyennis.com/writingtruths/. Download my free e-book, 4 Steps to a Great Book Idea, at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea/. Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

3 Juli 202011min

In this extra special bonus episode, my seven-year-old reads her short story about ghost horses titled “Apple and I love you.” Writing and recording this story was her final project for first grade. Enjoy!

1 Juli 20202min

I’m joined this week by two-time New York Times bestselling author Amanda Turner (writing as AK turner). We discuss her unconventional life, including traveling the world two to four months every year with her husband and two kids, and how she finds time to write so many books (nine to date). We dig into the writing process, author mindset, and more. Learn more about Amanda’s upcoming master class: www.bookwrite.org/masterclass Join her Facebook group for writers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/255224582360857/ Access her free video series: https://www.bookwrite.org/getting-started-book Check out her excellent and inspiring Vagabonding with Kids series: http://vagabondingwithkids.com/ Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

26 Juni 202032min

This week, I'm sharing a short update on our life in Portugal. Each day, I fall more in love with this amazing country. Keep listening for a special reading from my seven-year-old daughter. Read the post and see pictures I’ve taken of Portugal here: https://stacyennis.com/portugalupdate/ Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative.

19 Juni 20206min

One thing most writers struggle with is . . . well, writing! Almost every aspiring and professional writer I know struggles to show up daily and engage in productive creativity. Drawing on a popular 2014 article on my site, I share some strategies on how to create a consistent writing routine. I also share, in detail, my daily routine and why it works for me. Read the original post: https://stacyennis.com/why-a-writing-routine-matters-and-how-to-start-one/. Get your free book ideation guide at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea. Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question about book writing, solopreneurship, living abroad, leadership, productivity, creativity, and everything in between, go to http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

12 Juni 202014min

I am joining two movements this week: #theshowmustbepaused and #elevatemelanatedvoices. As such, I’m “muting” my normal show this week to advocate for Black voices and voices of color, and to draw attention to violence against the Black community. In place of my normal weekly episode, I'm sharing a short list of podcasts and resources to help fight racism. Read the article "8 ways to be a writer activist": http://www.stacyennis.com/writeractivist Listen to Rough Translation: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510324/rough-translation Listen to The Moth: https://themoth.org/ Listen to Story Corps: https://storycorps.org/ Listen to Girl Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/ Listen to The Nod's reunion episode: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-nod Look for a #BlackLivesMatter section in your podcast app Buy the resource, 50 Ways to Fight Bias: https://leanin.org/50-ways-to-fight-gender-bias

5 Juni 202012min

The most asked question I get from aspiring authors: “Do you think my book idea is any good?” Answering this question requires a series of inquiries related to life and work vision, overall goals for publishing, and more. In this episode, I detail a four-step process to come up with a great book idea—plus provide a free guide to walk you through the process. Get your free book ideation guide at https://stacyennis.com/bookidea. Connect with me and send your questions for a future episode at http://stacyennis.com. Follow me on Instagram @stacyennis and on Facebook @stacyenniscreative. To submit a question about book writing, solopreneurship, living abroad, leadership, productivity, creativity, and everything in between, go to http://stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

30 Maj 202026min