1 minute writing tip by Katelyn Silva

Today is a special episode featuring Christine Cloninger, who is the founder of Becoming Whole in Christ Ministries. Christine is dedicated to serving the Lord, which she does through counseling, ministry, leading Bible study, and speaking. Through the ministry, she has been able to create resources and partner with others in the faith dedicated to guiding others into the wholeness and healing that only God provides. Her desire is that God receive the glory for any changes made in a person’s life as a result of her efforts.

Today is a special episode featuring Jaclyn Whitt. Jaclyn has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audio book narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' DEMO REELS, and consulting on writing projects. She has multiple award-winning screenplays, including two that are contracted for production and she is in the process of turning one of those into the book as well.

Today I’m featuring Hannah Ratnam who is a devout, Spirit-filled Pakistani Christian woman, who is also a wife and mother and the founder of Supernatural Stories Ltd. Production Company. Despite having a permanent disability, Hannah has written an international award-winning script, which has garnered 24 awards, and created a short film that has received 17 international awards. She is the producer of several short films, which have also received high recognition. Hannah is the author of Hannah’s Dream and has many other books to come. She is passionate about sharing Biblical truth, prayer and fasting, mentoring others in the faith, creating awareness for and supporting the persecuted church.

Today I’m featuring Justin Kelly, who is a coach and trainer of martial arts with his own family-oriented school for training others to master themselves and become leaders, which he runs out of Carrollton, MO. He is also the founder of The Bully-Proof Project. Justin is an author, a husband, and the father of two sons.

Today I’m featuring Melissa Rohlfs, who is a wife, mom, holistic health and life coach, and the author of Finding Freedom, which is all about how to overcome the obstacles in your life so you can start living free and fulfilled according to God’s plan for your life.

Today I’m featuring Jackie Walker, who is a retired Navy/Army Veteran, Inspirational Speaker and author of “Air Assault School: Walking in Her Boots”. She is a virtual event host and also the leader a journaling event which is teaching a type of Neurographic Art, and a process of a 30 days of “Journal and Draw your way to implement healthier Eating Habits so you can Eat Your Best Life.” 

Tonja Withers is a pastor, podcaster and author who has podcasts such as Every Single Morning (currently on YouTube) and The Realities of Being Single (available on podcast platforms everywhere). She has also written books like "A Single Perspective: Every Woman's Journey to Wholeness" and "Paradise in Singleness: Is It Possible?" (both available on Amazon). She is also currently the senior pastor of Freedom and Love Internet and International Ministries.

Hey everyone and welcome back to the 1 Minute Writing Tip podcast. Today I’m featuring JILL SMITH is a writer and author of Nature Unveiled, and speaker with a deep love for nature. She earned her B.S. in environmental biology from Taylor University and her M.S. in natural resources from Ball State University. She moved to Nashville, TN, with her husband where she worked as a forester at Warner Parks, one of the country's largest city parks. While there she managed fields and forests, wrote articles for Wildland Weeds and the Tennessee Conservationist, and developed educational programs for children and adults. 

Amanda Pfeiffer, a health coach and the self-published author of "The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Illness, and Self-Care," shares how she writes and started a business amidst her own life challenges. With a passion for empowering mamas, Amanda's expertise extends to navigating the intricate dance between parenting, chronic health challenges, and with practical approach for achieving balance in the chaos of modern motherhood. 

Rona Walton is an absolute fireball. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of Rona Walton entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. She is passionate about paving the way for the limitless success of single mothers.

Linda has worked in ministry for over twenty years and is skilled in teaching all ages about Christianity. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and proofreading as well as strong organizational skills. Linda brings her heart for God and her skillset together by creating a broad range of teaching experiences and is passionate about helping others to lead a life filled with God-focused decisions as well as how to partner with Him in His work here on Earth. Linda is also one of the authors in the #1 bestselling book, Leap of Faith. 

Ray is the author of What Bad We Do-Don't Ever Cross the Line: 31 Problems All of Us Need to Know and Never Do to Others.  Ray is passionate about helping others to know that they will pass to the good side when they are done with their lives here and not pass to the wrong side. Ray is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith.

Thomas is the author of the Becoming Anchored Devotional and its Companion Journal. He enjoys writing devotionals and sharing his experiences with others who want to live a life of hope and purpose.

Janet is a speaker, author, and intuitive transformation coach. Her life has been filled with twists and turns as she has confronted narcissism, victim shaming, self-doubt, and deep betrayal. Her passion is empowering women to find their worth, let go of emotions that no longer serve them, and find the courage to step into their desirable life. Janet is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith.

Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service.

Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service.

Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur who primarily works with creatives who want to leave the cubicle life in pursuit of the creative life. She’s a relentless tough love cheerleader for possibility. Her teaching and coaching style is at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness. She is the author of the book, Painting Your Path, which also has a guide and journal.

Natalie Lawson is a Founding Ambassador & Certified Radiant Leader through Girl Power Alliance. She is the co-author and creator of the “Rise to Your Purpose” Devotional, Podcast, and Signature Program in partnership with her sister Brandie. When working with Natalie, she will help you set up systems for your business, and gain clarity around your purpose and brand message to build a profitable network marketing business as you partner with God to pursue your God-sized dreams, operate in a spirit of rest, and create Kingdom Impact.

Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and consulting on writing projects. She has multiple award-winning screenplays, including three that are contracted for production and she is in the process of turning one of those into the book as well.

Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and consulting on writing projects. She has multiple award-winning screenplays, including three that are contracted for production and she is in the process of turning one of those into the book as well.

Elizabeth Cottrell's career has taken her from leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother, to community leader and speaker serving on nonprofit and corporate boards, to freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com, and now to author of HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire. Above all, she is a connector and encourager whose passion for note writing is coming at just the right time to a world forced into isolation by the pandemic to remind us that we are hardwired for connection. Her #HeartspokenMovement helps readers find their own heart spoken voice and learn to harness their own note-writing superpower.

Joshua Rutherford wanted to be a writer all his life. From an early age, his imagination took flight, allowing him to dream up worlds and universes expansive enough to hold his many characters, settings and stories. From refugees and assassins to knights and kings, Josh has always sought to integrate his beliefs and experiences into the tapestry of his writing. As an unapologetic introvert, he gives special attention to the shy, quiet underdogs of the world, as his protagonists hail from diverse environments where they often find themselves overlooked or misunderstood.

Joshua Rutherford wanted to be a writer all his life. From an early age, his imagination took flight, allowing him to dream up worlds and universes expansive enough to hold his many characters, settings and stories. From refugees and assassins to knights and kings, Josh has always sought to integrate his beliefs and experiences into the tapestry of his writing. As an unapologetic introvert, he gives special attention to the shy, quiet underdogs of the world, as his protagonists hail from diverse environments where they often find themselves overlooked or misunderstood.

Wendy Anne Hunt is the author of the inspirational Christian devotional Whispers of Grace, as well as several other titles.  She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three children. A passion for ‘redemptive writing' that points others to the cross and the Savior, Wendy is happiest when putting pen to paper—whether writing music, weaving a story, writing poetry, or drafting a devotional. God has also given her a platform from which to speak to women's groups, as well as groups of school-aged children and teens, to encourage them in their walk with Christ. Her prayer is that God would use these means to draw the hearts of others nearer to the Lord she loves.

Kayla and Andy are authors, speakers, founders, and facilitators changing the way the world does connection. Their movement, The Raft Project, is making support normal and expected. Along with creating a safe space for real conversations in their community, they've poured their hearts into their Amazon bestseller, Good, and You? How to Get Real Support Instead of Faking It. Good, and You? explores support and connection in a real, practical, lively way.

David Creel is a Ziglar Master Coach and loves helping people transform their lives through the power of coaching. He is the co-author of the book, Road Trip: From Survival to Legacy, which is available as an ebook, audiobook, or in print.

Camella Wade is an armor-wearing, fruit-bearing, truth-sharing Jesus freak. She is a fantasy-turned-faith-based author, married to her high-school sweetheart, and a boy-mom of three. Books were always a safe space growing up, and she wants to give that safe space to others now as well as point them to the source of our safety and salvation: Jesus. Writing is a family affair in her house: her boys have helped in writing and publishing two children's books and enjoy writing their own short stories. She and her husband, a pastor, have two devotionals in the works. She has published a fantasy-turned-faith-based trilogy and she is working on a spin-off series to it with the first book set to be published later this year. She loves all things books and creativity and hopes to encourage that love in others around her.

Sasha Star Robertson is an Intentional Living and Biblical Mindset Coach for busy Christian moms. She is a wife of fourteen years to her best friend, boy mom of two by adoption, travel addict, and Jesus freak. She is the founder of The Intentional Abundance Co., LLC, curator of the Life and Goals Planner, and host of the Intentional Mom Life with Jesus Podcast. Sasha has overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD from childhood trauma, infertility, addiction, and adult ADHD. She has extensive experience for living intentionally for the Kingdom of heaven and she has a heart to share them.

Craig Tuch is the founder of HiddenGemsBooks.com, an author services company that offers ARC reviews, beta reads, blurb writing, and a whole bunch of other services and tools. They even have a weekly author blog and podcast of their own called Fully Booked designed to provide valuable content to the writing community.  And, for those authors that need more in-depth and specific help, Craig holds one-on-one consult calls as needed that can help you along on your self-publishing journey.

Jana is the #1 bestselling author of Create a Beautiful Life and is a personal mentor and student Christian counselor who helps Christian women to find themselves again, find their passions and purpose, find their tribe, and start a side hustle while reconnecting to God and His people to unlock abundance in their lives.

Mindy has north of 30 years' experience as a marketing professional, branding expert and ghostwriter. A recent transplant from New Jersey to Florida, she is creating many new and exciting writing services to launch in 2023, helping business owners become bestselling authors as a way to promote their businesses.

Natalie Lavelock is a speaker, bestselling author, trainer and CEO of Natalie Lavelock Coaching & Consulting. She is a sought-after online business strategist who works with coaches, speakers, and health professionals who KNOW they can be making a bigger impact but don’t have the programs or products to make that happen!

Storm Young is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Pen Pal: A West Virginia Mystery and The Final Secret, available on Amazon.

Today's episode features author guest, Troy Lambert, who is a freelance writer, author, editor, and the education lead for Plottr. The author of over 25 novels, he lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs.

Julienne is the author of The Learned-it-in-Queens Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction. She is a speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach and is a Communication Catalyst – she helps people listen better so they can have more constructive conversations. She is always focused on her goal of creating deep connections and transformative, shared experiences so clients feel engaged and empowered. The use of storytelling is important in her work.

Caroline Smith is a mom, editor, and writer. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and a BA in English literature. She has recently published a short story collection called "Shadows in the South," and has a contemporary romance novel out with a paranormal romance on the way.

Zee Lacson is the author of the Woolgathering Series. Her first book, Reverie, was published in 2020. It was a finalist in the 2021 Illinois Author Project. The sequel, Revenant, was published in 2021. She just finished the first draft of Book 3, the final installment in the series.

Jamie Dalton is a dark fantasy author who loves to help other authors. Her years spent in the publishing community is being put to use organizing volunteers to help multiple indie authors publish their books for free. Her recent releases include Dragonborn.

Libby Webber is the author of The Assassin's Legacy, a self-defense instructor, and a human trying to inspire others.

Megan Whitmer is a mom of five, a working respiratory therapist, and a newly published author of the book, "Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse: Tales of Survival from Marriage to Motherhood." She is living her best apocalypse ever after moving into their RV fulltime last spring with her husband and children. She loves finding the fun and positive in the difficult and putting a smile on women's faces.

 Tristan Tuttle is an author, wife, mom, and artist. Her book “A Kudzu Vine of Blood and Bone” was a number 1 new release in 2 categories on Amazon. She can be found chasing her girls through the garden rows and writing about it.

Alycin Hayes is a writer of prose and poetry, an actress, filmmaker, singer, songwriter, and wildlife conservationist originally from Canada.  Much of her life has been spent adventuring all over the world.  

In this episode, I interview Cindy Kehagiaras (pronounced: KEY-HAJ-A-RUS) who is a 52-year-old debut romance author, proving you can always pursue this goal no matter what age or stage of life you’re in - one of her goals and missions.

In this episode, I interview Laurel Solorzano who is a young adult and middle-grade author in North Carolina. She has been writing and sharing her stories since middle school, but published her first book in 2021. She currently has 6 books available and counting.

Leisa Reid is the founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now. She coaches speakers on how to get booked and attract clients through speaking. She has personally delivered over 600 speaking engagements and you can learn more about her and her resources at GetSpeakingGigsNow.com. On this episode, she will reveal the #1 secret to getting booked and staying booked!

In this episode I interview Mae Kiss, self-published author of her first romance novel, Forever Girl, which is available wherever you find books. She enjoys reading romance and has more books to come.

In this interview, M.J. Marleigh shares about her 10-year journey to writing and publishing her first bestselling book, Forbidden at the Fazenda, and what to consider if you're ready to finally write and publish your first book.

In this episode, I interview Sue Bowles who is a survivor-turned-author, speaker, and Master Certified Life Coach. Having done the hard work of healing from a childhood rape, an eating disorder, other sexual assaults, and being twice suicidal, Sue now defines the effect the life-altering events have on her. The events no longer define Sue; she defines them. 

In this episode, I'm interviewing Mary E Knippel (pronounced Nippel) who is an author, speaker, and mentor with 35 years of experience as a journalist.

In this episode, I'm interviewing Dina Marais, who is a 3-time international bestselling author and the founder of Soul Purpose Publishing and Coaching.

In this episode, I'm interviewing Bret Ridgway who is the founder of ShipYourBooks.com, a company that works behind the scenes with authors, speakers, and information marketers handling their order fulfillment. He is the author of 6 books including the #1 bestsellers "Mistakes Authors Make", "ABCs of Speaking" and the newest "Consuming Your Content".

In this episode, I'm interviewing Donalee Gastreich, who is a #1 international bestselling author with the book, Rising with Resilience, keynote speaker, trainer, and founder of Complete Solutions.

Welcome to season 2 of the 1 Minute Writing Tip!

Do you feel like you're constantly doing activities for your writing but not really making the progress you want? Are you feeling productive?

Ever had the experience where you're dreading something and so you keep finding ways to put it off, but then when you finally do it it creates this huge burst of excitement, accomplishment, and momentum?

Do you feel like every time you sit down to write, suddenly a million things are coming up keeping you from being able to focus?

Maybe you've been longing to see your ideas turned into a book but you either can't or really don't want to actually write it out. Maybe you've even considered a ghostwriter, but you're wondering if there are any other options?

In this episode, I'm sharing why it's important to know who your ideal reader is and how it impacts not only the way you write your book, but how your readers experience it once it's published.

Is just getting to 'the end' a huge struggle for you when writing your manuscript? Do you have loads of unfinished drafts?

Have you been told you have to read a ton of books to become a great writer? Does that feel overwhelming to you?

Do you struggle with over-researching, feeling overwhelmed by research, or you keep telling yourself you need 'just a little more' before you finally start writing your book?

Is showing vs. telling something you struggle with in your writing? Do you often wonder how you can better immerse your reader into your scenes or examples and allow them to feel the same sensations you're describing?

Have you often felt like no one you know 'gets it'? Like their eyes glaze over when you're talking about your book? Or maybe like your circle is full of naysayers and you just wish you could find the right support to help you finally see your book accomplished?

Have you been stuck in a rut with your writing? Maybe feeling like you're forcing the writing? You're "just not feeling it"? Or you feel like you can't make real progress forward?

Many aspiring authors long to see their dream realized, but struggle with the motivation to actually get words on paper and make their writing a priority. Is this you?

Have you often wondered, "What word count should I achieve for my book?" Have you felt like your content wasn't enough because it didn't reach the 'standard'?

One of the most common struggles for aspiring authors is feeling a lack of time. If you often say, "I'll get there someday..." or "I just don't have time for my writing..." You're not alone.

Do you feel like you're not a writer because you don't write every day?

Distractions can be one of the largest causes of writer's block.

Writers often find themselves stuck trying to figure out small details or how to connect scenes together or even why characters would make certain decisions.

Want to write but constantly pulled by a million and one distractions and other things going on?

Especially if you've been stuck for a long time, or find yourself constantly abandoning one idea for another one, it may be time to ask yourself this question.

Always wanted to write a book or felt like you had a story to tell, but it never seems like it's the 'right time'? 

Find yourself constantly re-writing, self-editing, jumping to different projects, and battling your inner critic? 

If you've been struggling with the question of, "Where do I start?!" or feeling like you have lots of ideas but aren't sure which to work on first, this episode provides some tips on how to navigate those ideas and choose the best one for your first book.

When writing a book, it can be easy to get bogged down in research, small details, and constant re-writes. In this episode, I'm sharing how this actually prevents you from reaching the finish line and what you can do to finally write 'the end'.

Amidst so many other books out there, it can be challenging to believe in your own book. In this episode, I’m sharing why the world does, in fact, need your book, and how I know yours will make a difference. 

This is the 1 Minute Writing Tip, a podcast where I share tips on how to overcome any form of writer's block, get crystal clarity on your content, write and publish your manuscript, and use it to establish and grow your author business. Join me to finally stop the struggle and instead see your author goals accomplished. Premiers January 2022!