Holistic Author Show@HolisticAuthor

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Sep 7, 2024

How do you choose whether to take on a project like publishing a book or starting a subscription on your own, and when do you use existing platforms? There are things to consider and I discuss those in this podcast.

#WritingCommunity #Author #AuthorsOfMastodon #Podcaster #SelfPublishing

23:38

S01:E25 Sep 7, 2024

When Do You Tackle Projects On Your Own?

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jul 18, 2024

What do you know about your creative nervous system? Listen to this podcast to educate yourself and learn how to write more and work with your creative neurotype rather than against it.

19:12

S01:E24 Jul 18, 2024

Thinking About The Creative Nervous System

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jul 11, 2024

Genre seems ubiquitous. You walk into a bookstore and once you get past the tables at the front of the store, the rest of it is shelved neatly by genre. But have you ever thought about why stores do this or why you talk about the genre in which you write? Does genre matter? And is it okay to mix and mingle genres like making your own watercolor paints? Can genre actually be a limiting factor in your writing? I ponder these questions on today's show.

25:26

S01:E23 Jul 11, 2024

Genre Is A Social Construct

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jul 11, 2024

In this episode, we examine mindset and why it doesn't work the same for everyone and some reasons why.

24:58

S01:E23 Jul 11, 2024

Why Mindset Doesn't Always Work

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jun 14, 2024

In this episode I break down mindset and what it is when it comes to your author business and when you should focus on it. This will be the first of many conversations about mindset and authors that go beyond internet memes and pop psychology.

24:45

S01:E22 Jun 14, 2024

When To Think about An Author Mindset

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor May 21, 2024

Ever wondered how you can get away from using corporate-owned tech and stop being the product for big companies? In this episode we talk open source software and how authors can leverage it for their business.

21:28

S01:E21 May 21, 2024

What Authors Need To Know About Open Source Software

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Feb 20, 2024

To say Patreon has issues for creators is like saying the sky is blue. The company has taken actions over the past couple of months that's impacted people's financial lives. So what's an author to do? In this episode I talk about Patreon's problems and mention some alternatives to it.

25:53

S01:E20 Feb 20, 2024

The Downside of Patreon and Membership Alternatives

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Feb 13, 2024

In this second part of dealing with severe burnout, I talk about your most important consideration when picking up the pieces and deciding how to go forward. I hope you find this episode useful.

19:51

S01:E19 Feb 13, 2024

Dealing with Severe Burnout Part 2

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Feb 6, 2024

When you're #neurodivergent burnout takes on new dimensions. In this first of two parts, I talk about identifying burnout, recognizing it, and push back against the "cure" narrative. My word count tracking helped me to understand my burnout. Maybe it'll help you too.

27:15

S01:E18 Feb 6, 2024

Dealing with Severe Burnout

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 30, 2024

Want to know my real thoughts on marketing? In this episode I tell you direct in this raw, unfiltered episode.

24:07

S01:E17 Jan 30, 2024

Thoughts on Marketing

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 23, 2024

Should you build the world beyond the confines of the story you're telling? What happens when you build a bigger world for your story? Can your readers tell? We explore these questions in this episode.

21:49

S01:E16 Jan 23, 2024

World Building Beyond The Book

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 16, 2024

After being exclusively indie published since 2006-2007, I'm submitting short stories again. In this podcast, I talk about why.

#amwriting #bookstodon #AuthorsofMastodon #fantasy

22:30

S01:E15 Jan 16, 2024

Why I Am Submitting Stories Again

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 11, 2024

We spend a lot of time at our desks, so why aren't we talking about ergonomics more? I know it's not a sexy topic, but it's important to our bodies.

17:05

S01:E14 Jan 11, 2024

Thinking About Ergonomics

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 9, 2024

In this episode we get a little esoteric and talk about Otto's concept of numinous (sacred) and how that applies to our creative writing.

17:54

S01:E13 Jan 9, 2024

Numinous Writing

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Jan 2, 2024

If you're reading this, then you're on the Fediverse. Great! The information in this podcast may not be news to you, but spread the word to help newer authors to the fediverse or those who want to find noncorporate-owned social media in order to make their home. Enjoy!

24:25

S01:E12 Jan 2, 2024

Mastodon for Authors

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 26, 2023

In this episode, which marks my pivot from the earlier episodes marked, I discuss why I'm moving away from the Wellness Wheel and the Wellness term/industry in general when it comes to doing my coaching and creativity work.

18:30

S01:E11 Dec 26, 2023

Why I am pivoting from the Wellness Wheel

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 24, 2023

When it comes to writing, or doing activities around them like marketing, are you experiencing a fight, flight, or freeze response? These are normal ways in which our bodies handle stress. But they can impact your writing life. Learn more in this episode.

21:31

S01:E10 Dec 24, 2023

The Fight-Flight-Freeze Response

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 23, 2023

This show talks about the best way to cultivate a daily writing habit that works for you.

23:54

S01:E09 Dec 23, 2023

Cultivate A Daily Writing Habit

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 22, 2023

This episode dives deeper into the emotional aspect of the wellness wheel.

23:07

S01:E08 Dec 22, 2023

Explaining the Emotional Levels of the Wellness Wheel

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 21, 2023

This episode talks about the various ways to organize a book and how you might go about it.

21:15

S01:E07 Dec 21, 2023

How do you organize a book?

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 20, 2023

In this episode we talk about loving what you do and finding the joy in writing.

24:08

S01:E06 Dec 20, 2023

Finding the Love In Writing

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 20, 2023

Are you a multi-genre author? (If so I want to interview you). In this episode, I talk about my experience of being a multi-genre author and how I feel like it's an asset to my writing.

22:32

S01:E05 Dec 20, 2023

The Multi-Genre Author

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 19, 2023

Daily word counts can be a source of frustration and a source of joy for authors. It all depends on how you feel about your numbers. In this episode, I'll talk about why more sometimes isn't better and how to handle it when dealing with life or health issues that get in the way of your writing.

22:35

S01:E04 Dec 19, 2023

The Word Count Wars

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 19, 2023

You may have heard of the wellness wheel when it comes to work/life balance, but how does it impact your creativity? And how can the wellness wheel be reimagined for an author?

22:08

S01:E03 Dec 19, 2023

How Creativity and the Wellness Wheel Go Together

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 19, 2023

In this early episode, I define what i see as the current publishing paradigm and how it's unhealthy for authors.

33:07

S01:E02 Dec 19, 2023

What is the publishing paradigm?

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 12, 2023

Welcome to this introductory episode.

13:21

Ep. 01 Dec 12, 2023

Introduction to the Holistic Author Show

Holistic Author Show @HolisticAuthor Dec 12, 2023

Welcome to the Holistic Author Show!