Parents Who Write

Sep 03 2024 74 ep. 28 mins 7
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Repeat after me: "I cannot do the dishes until I sit down and write for at least 10 minutes."

Welcome to Parents Who Write, the podcast that helps you pursue your writing dreams. 

Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, writing coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you to regularly make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. 

 

You’ll hear from other writers and authors as they share (1) how and why they make time to write, (2) what keeps them inspired, and (3) what they’ve learned throughout their journey, including publishing and marketing tips. Their experiences will inspire you and help you find solutions to the struggles that many writers face. 

We’ll also talk about the craft of creative writing, including my personal favorite genres of fantasy and romance, and discuss techniques you can apply to your own manuscripts.

 

Enjoy the laughs, the writing tips, the occasional parenting stories, and the relief in knowing you’re not alone. Episodes release every other Tuesday.

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72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector

Sep 03 2024 19 mins  
Have you ever read a book and the world falls away? Pay attention to those moments. Because as writers, we can learn a lot from the books that inspire us. We should study what works and why. We can also explore what didn’t work for us and learn how that knowledge can also shape us into the writers we want to be. In today’s episode, host Erin P.T. Canning discusses The Witch Col

71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall

Aug 20 2024 27 mins  
Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations?Join Erin as she chats with author and editor Jessica Dall about her journey from fan fiction to publishing historical romance and romantasy. Discover the challenges and rewards of balancing writing and editing, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of motherhood and creativity. You’ll also learn valuable insights into the

70. Discovering your genre’s DNA

Aug 06 2024 10 mins  
Ever wondered what makes a bestselling book tick? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of genre analysis and why having this knowledge is vital to your author career. Learn how to identify and leverage the key components that make your genre resonate with readers. You’ll also discover how understanding those components can unlock your writing potential.Tune in today so yo

69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield

Jul 23 2024 28 mins  
Every feel like a fraud? Imposter syndrome can plague even the most successful writers. In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning chats with developmental editor and life coach Charlotte Chipperfield about strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-belief.Listen in as they explore the root causes of imposter syndrome and practical tools to silence that inner critic

68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting

Jul 09 2024 28 mins  
Do you ever feel like you're drowning under the pressure to be a perfect parent, spouse, and—on top of that—a creative writer? In today’s episode, host Erin P.T. Canning and fellow Fantasy Author Michelle Summers share their experiences and strategies for balancing writing with family life. Through this conversation, listeners will discover how Michelle and Erin combat the pr

67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach

Apr 09 2024 29 mins  
Curious about transforming journaling entries into a published memoir?Joining us today is Sarah Birnbach, author of the memoir "A Daughter's Kaddish." Sarah shares her surprising journey from journal facilitator to published author and how journaling helped her heal through grief.But the question remains: How do you take those raw, personal entries and turn them into a compelling m

66. From Page to Ear: Unveiling Audiobook Opportunities for Authors

Mar 26 2024 22 mins  
Have you ever wondered about audiobook opportunities for authors?In this episode, we explore the booming audiobook market and its potential benefits for authors. You’ll learn about the pros and cons of creating audiobooks, including pricing considerations, narration options, and distribution channels. But wait, there's more! We'll also address some key questions to help you decid

65. Scenes, Characters, Series, Oh My! Taming the Chaos of Multi-Project Writing w/ Edward Green

Mar 12 2024 28 mins  
What happens when have twenty million ideas all jumbled up in your head, and you struggle with multiple projects—or worse, multiple, multivolume series?Joining us today is Edward Green, who is a prolific writer. During this episode, Edward shares not only his writing journey but also the answers to questions that used to plague him too. Like, when you have so many ideas screaming

64. Cracking the Code: How to Attract Readers on Social Media

Feb 27 2024 17 mins  
Do you want to spend months, maybe even years, toiling away at the keyboard, birthing characters, perfecting your story, and publishing your writing—only for no one to read it?No, of course not. We want our words to find our ideal readers because we love writing—most days. But in order for our words to find those ideal readers, you have to learn the marketing side of this busin

63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers

Feb 13 2024 21 mins  
Have you ever started writing a story, and the words rush onto the page. But then you start worrying that your writing or your ideas aren’t good enough.You start rewriting chapters over and over again. You can’t shake that voice in the back of your head that says you’re doing this wrong. Something isn’t right, but you can’t pinpoint what that is. Or worse—you scrap the