Parents Who Write

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 audioboo...

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 d...

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 business too, regardless of whether you ...

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 whole project and give up.

In tod...

Have you ever dreamed of writing all day long—and getting paid to do so? But then reality sets in, and you start wondering how that’s feasible? How you’d even get started? 

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Werner, who shares how she planned to leave her full-time job in marketing, how she discovered the worth of her work, and how she trudged through painful writing gigs that still taught her valuable lessons. 

Are you struggling to figure out where to focus next in your writing journey? 

From navigating various publishing paths to juggling writing workshops, marketing courses, and more, the confusion is real.

In this episode, host Erin P.T. Canning reflects on the challenges she faced in previous years with balancing parenthood, editing, and writing. Despite releasing her first fantasy romance novel in 2023, she felt ov...

It’s that time of year again when we ponder what we want to achieve in the new year. For parents who write, our lives are exceptionally busy, so planning our writing goals is crucial to our success. However, we also need to intentionally set writing goals that we can realistically achieve. 

So if you haven’t already sat down to plan out your writing goals for the new year, use this template that is tried, tested, and true....

Have you contemplated designing your own book cover, or wondered what to expect if you hire a professional? 

Joining today’s conversation is Katia Balab, who has joined the MiblArt family, a book cover design company that's based in the Ukraine. They have been helping self-publishing authors and publishers create book covers that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also an effective marketing tool.

Thanks...

As your story expands, do you find keeping track of the evolving ideas and details overwhelming? What about if you’re writing not just one book but a whole series? 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can maintain consistency and track story threads, regardless of whether you’re working with professional editors or beta readers. 

You’ll walk away knowing how to better communicate with your editor about their ...

Ever wonder how some authors are able to cover come the hurdles that most, if not all, writer’s face? 

Welcome back to part 2 of our journey through the 2023 Write Women Book Fest in Bowie, Maryland. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from seven women writers, each with their own compelling tales, as they offer insights into their passion for writing, the challenges they've overcome, and the messages they're ...

Ever wonder what fuels the creative fire of women authors?

In today’s episode, you’re going to hear from seven incredible women authors who attended The Write Women Book Fest 2023 in Bowie, Maryland. 

We'll dive into their inspiring journeys and explore what ignited their writing passions, the lengths of their literary careers, and whether they always envisioned themselves as authors. We'll also uncover ...

In this episode of Parents Who Write, Michelle Summers shares her inspiring journey as an urban fantasy author who brought mythological characters to life through the power of human beliefs.

Listen to her discuss her experience as a mom of three, her background in studio art and martial arts, and how she transformed her writing dreams into a reality.

But here's a delightful twist: Michelle and your host Eri...

For many parents, moms in particular, society perpetuates the idea that we should sacrifice everything for our children. So how do we push that aside and give ourselves permission to write now and pursue our creative dreams? 

In this episode, you’ll hear how Megan Clancy did that—not only for herself but also the writers she coaches. Megan is a writer of upmarket women's fiction and queer contemporary romance, a book ...

Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries?

Joining today’s conversation is Erin Leigh, a writer, author, and mother of four. In this episode, Erin shares how a lifetime of journaling not only strengthened her writing but also lead to her publishing her first nonfiction book and becoming an author.

Bonus: She also shares the positive impact journaling has had on her family, as well as t...

Have you ever wondered if a seed of an idea could become a whole book? What would that process look like? How would you even go about verifying if you have enough content?

In today’s episode, you’ll find out how Hilary Kinney figured out the answers to those very questions and successfully published her first book.

Hilary is a blogger, nonfiction author of Project Management for Parents, and a mom to one pre-teen...

What makes a sentence strong? How do you create concrete images for your readers? How do you make sure your prose won’t put your readers to sleep?  

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the answers to those questions with four easy tips that have a powerful impact on your sentences. In fact, they’re so easy that you can start implementing them today.

So tune in to learn how to strengthen your sentences—and di...

Are you looking for organic marketing tips that will help you grow your social media audience? In this episode, you’ll learn six ways to do just that, without spamming other groups or turning potential readers away with only “buy my book” posts.

Today’s guest, Chad Miller, a writer of dark fiction and horror and a single father to three tweens, also shares the pros of working with indie publishers and why Chad argues there...

Do you have a story idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre? 

If you’ve ever considered writing cross-genre, then stick around and learn how one author managed to successfully combine travel writing, memoir, and young adult into a single book. 

You’ll also know the key benefits of researching your idea compared to the others who’ve already published, and you’ll learn how to find quality editors who support you...

The traditional publishing route can feel overwhelming. Query letters and manuscript evaluations and book agents—oh, my! 

In this episode, you’ll learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno, her words, not mine, and took initiative to get her narrative nonfiction novel published. 

You’ll also walk away not only better understanding the twists and turns of the traditional publishing route but also learn 5 tried an...