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 memoir?

In this episode, Sarah shares her secrets! You'll hear:

• Tips for overcoming overwhelm and getting your ideas on the page
• The unexpected ways grief can inspire powerful narratives
• Strategies for crafting a memoir that resonates with readers

Get ready to hear Sarah's top journaling tips and advice for crafting a memoir from your own journal entries.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Top 3 tips for journaling
• Writing about grief
• 22 years from start to finish
• Surprises about writing a memoir
• Dialog tips
• Finding a good writing group
• Books on craft

Get her book:

• A Daughter’s Kaddish: https://sarahbirnbach.com/books/a-daughters-kaddish/

Connect with Sarah:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_birnbach
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsheilabirnbach/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsheilabirnbach
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.birnbach/

Books discussed during the show:

• The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass

Ready to stop circling around your manuscript?

As an experienced professional editor, I can help you finish your book with confidence and direction. Learn more by visiting ParentsWhoWrite.com/editing, and book a free 30-minute call with me to discuss what’s right for you.

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 decide if audiobooks are a good fit for you at this stage in your writing journey.

Tune in and discover if there's an audiobook waiting to be brought to life from your written work!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Market trends
• When to consider audiobooks
• Pricing your audiobooks
• Narration options
• Tools for self-narration
• Distribution
• Audiobook cover art
• Is this right for you?
• Narration tips
• Example narration speed
• Cleaning up narration

Editing w/ Parents Who Write:

Ready to stop circling around your manuscript? As an experienced professional editor, I can help you finish your book with confidence and direction. Learn more by visiting ParentsWhoWrite.com/editing, and book a free 30-minute call with me to discuss what’s right for you.

Resources discussed during the show:

• Dynamic microphone: https://a.co/d/aYOnbZy
• Descript: https://www.descript.com/
• BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/

Books discussed during the show:

• Promises and Possibilities: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/j5f6y5ub4u

Connect with Parents Who Write:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentswhowrite
• Book a free 30-minute consultation call to learn about my editing services: https://calendly.com/parentswhowrite/30min-meeting

Ready to stop circling around your manuscript?

As an experienced professional editor, I can help you finish your book with confidence and direction. Learn more by visiting ParentsWhoWrite.com/editing, and book a free 30-minute call with me to discuss what’s right for you.

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 for attention all at once, how do you keep track of all those random scenes that pop into your head?

You’ll also learn how to keep track of hundreds of characters and know if you’re on the right track with your story when it could go in so many directions?

Oh, and by the way, if you were ever curious to know why authors enjoy writing erotica or erotic romance, then you’re in for a bonus treat. Edward’s answer might just surprise you.

Topics discussed in this episode:
•Edward’s writing journey
•Biggest difference in his writing career
•Character richness
•Balancing feedback
•Craft game changers
•How to head hop effectively
•The inspiration and joys of writing erotica
•Roadblocks overcome
•Keeping track of tons of characters
•Pros and cons of scheduling your pre-orders
•BONUS: Top tip & learning the craft

About Edward:

Edward Green writes erotica, fantasy, and science fiction with an understanding of the chaos that life, insecurity, and personal goals impose on characters and the sweetness, humor, and tragedy that can result. He writes due to the accident of having begun and then found it is a part of his identity. His imagination creates characters, and he takes tremendous joy in bringing their stories to life and sharing them. As well as writing, Edward is the designer for the Him and Her Erotic Steel range of adult toys.

Get his books:
•Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Green/author/B001KCK1J2
•Meeting Him: https://a.co/d/0DCaGz3
•Meredith’s Journey Begins: https://a.co/d/9mKji7M

Connect with Edward:
•FB page: https://www.facebook.com/EdwardGreenEroticAuthor
•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erotic_author
•Website: https://www.edwardgreenauthor.com/

Ready to stop circling around your manuscript?

As an experienced professional editor, I can help you finish your book with confidence and direction. Learn more by visiting ParentsWhoWrite.com/editing, and book a free 30-minute call with me to discuss what’s right for you.