Creating Happy Writers

By: Steph Caswell
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  • Summary

  • If you're writing a non-fiction or business book, The Creating Happy Writers Podcast is here to inspire, educate and empower you with the tools you need to make your writing journey a happy and successful one. Each week, we dive into what it takes to write and publish a book in your niche that will not only help you become a go-to expert but also one you can be truly proud of.
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Episodes
  • S3 Ep73: Navigating Writing Through Perimenopause and Menopause

    S3 Ep73: Navigating Writing Through Perimenopause and Menopause
    Nov 18 2024
    For female entrepreneurs and experts writing their books, there's one challenge that rarely gets discussed: how hormonal changes can impact everything from our writing routine to our confidence in sharing our expertise.

    So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing my experience, as well as ideas, to help you keep writing through it all.

    You’ll discover:

    • The unexpected ways hormones can impact our writing process - from brain fog and fatigue to confidence shifts
    • Why rest isn't just 'nice to have' but essential for your creativity
    • Practical strategies for adapting your writing practice during hormonal changes - including energy management, nutrition tips, and creating the right environment
    • My personal experience with perimenopausal symptoms and how it's affected my writing journey
    • Why this isn't about "losing your edge" - but embracing a new phase of your creative life

    And so much more!

    Please remember that if you’ve ever sat down to write your business book, only to find your usual clarity and focus hijacked by hormonal changes, you're not alone.

    You're still an expert, still creative, still capable - you might just need some new strategies to support your writing journey.

    I hope you enjoy listening!

    Further resources from me

    Sign up for the Write Stuff newsletter here.

    My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon and on my website.

    Connect with Steph:

    Website: https://stephcaswell.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters

    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:
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    39 mins
  • S3 Ep72: Let Your Story Roar - with Hilary Salzman

    S3 Ep72: Let Your Story Roar - with Hilary Salzman
    Nov 11 2024
    How often do you use storytelling in your business? Perhaps often. But how often do you share your story, and how does it make you feel when you do? For many small business owners, it makes us feel vulnerable, and we lose confidence in using our voices in the way that feels right for us.

    Luckily, this month’s guest author is here to help us.

    Hilary Salzman is a business storyteller, writer, podcast host, and speaker dedicated to helping female business owners who struggle to use their voices and tell their stories confidently.

    Her debut nonfiction book, ‘The Roar of Her Story—How To Tell Everyday Stories to Attract Your Dream Clients and Build a Business That’s Unapologetically You,’ reflects a much-needed shift from #girlboss culture towards a more authentic, fulfilling approach to business.

    It encourages women to set their own personal benchmarks for success, empowers them to make meaningful life changes and provides practical advice on building a brand story that reflects their true selves.

    During our fantastic conversation, we talk about:

    • Why do more women in business need to use storytelling on the regs, and why can we feel so vulnerable to doing so?
    • How we can overcome the fear and start to tell our stories to our customers and clients - in a way that feels right for us and benefits our businesses!
    • Why our past experiences can impact how we show up and talk about ourselves and our businesses - and what the younger generation may be doing differently on this front!
    • Hilary’s publishing journey and how she finally found the right ‘home’ for her book with a publisher who really 'got' what she was trying to do with her book.
    • Why it’s so important to build a writing team to support you but recognising that this group of people needs to be carefully curated to avoid derailing your progress!

    And so much more!

    This is a brilliant conversation - one of my all-time favourites, actually - and so I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I loved having it.

    Connect with Hilary and her book:

    • Book
    • Instagram
    • Website

    Further resources from me

    • My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon or directly via my website.

    • Ways to work with Steph

    Connect with Steph:

    Website: https://stephcaswell.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/

    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:
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    Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S3 Ep71: Creative Courage: Why Sharing Your Writing Feels Scary (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)

    S3 Ep71: Creative Courage: Why Sharing Your Writing Feels Scary (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)
    Nov 4 2024
    You know that moment when someone asks to read your writing and suddenly you have a hundred reasons why it's "not quite ready"?

    Your throat gets a little tight, and you sheepishly shut your laptop before anything can be read.

    Yup, we’ve all been there.

    But here's the thing - that uncomfortable feeling isn't just normal, it's necessary.

    And today, in this special re-released episode, I’ll show you why embracing it might be the best thing you ever do for your writing, including:

    • Why we really feel vulnerable as writers - and Brené Brown's fascinating research on connection, worthiness and belonging
    • The powerful combination of courage and self-compassion - and why "good enough" beats “perfect” every time
    • Practical ways to start sharing your work (even when it feels scary!) - from small steps to building authentic confidence
    • A personal story that might just change how you think about sharing your writing!

    I hope you enjoy this episode and that it gives you the courage and motivation to start sharing your work with others.

    Further resources from me

    Sign up for the Write Stuff newsletter here.

    My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon and on my website.

    Connect with Steph:

    Website: https://stephcaswell.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters

    If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:
    Apple Spotify Amazon

    Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.

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    9 mins

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