Podcast Notes: Your Book is Your Mission Statement
Host: Brian DixonPodcast Title: Hope Books Podcast
Key Takeaways:
Your Book is Your Mission Statement:
Your book reflects your journey, your challenges, and your message to the world.
It serves as a banner of freedom and hope, showing others that transformation is possible.
The Power of Your Story:
Your life experiences, especially moments of being stuck, are your reader’s starting point.
Writing about your past challenges provides hope and a path forward for those currently struggling.
Structure Your Book:
Part 1: The Prison – Describe the low point in your life.
Part 2: The Path – Share the actionable steps you took to overcome.
Part 3: The Promise – Highlight the transformation and the life you now live.
Connection with Your Reader:
Identify your reader’s pain point and meet them where they are.
Use your story to walk alongside them, offering hope and practical steps.
Your Story as a Gift:
Reframe past challenges as blessings.
Sharing your story not only helps others but also redeems your experiences.
Action Steps:
Write It Down:
Identify a story where you felt stuck and write it in detail.
Post It:
Share your story on social media to start connecting with your audience.
Dream Big:
Envision the book you want to write and take steps to make it a reality.
Encouragement:
Your story matters.
There are people waiting for your words of hope.
Hope Writers is here to guide and support you in crafting your message.
Quote to Remember:“Your book is your banner of freedom. It’s your mission statement to say, ‘You can do this.’”
For more resources and support, visit Hope Books.
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Savvy Marketing for Writers
Share your writing to communicate your values and message to your reader.
Does the idea of promoting your work make you feel awkward? When you think about marketing, do you worry you’ll come across as too salesy? In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll helps you determine how to market your work in ways that are authentic to your message and your personality. Special guest, marketing strategist Mike Kim breaks down social media marketing and shares the features of a well-designed personal brand.
The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers.
Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll
Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson
Music by Karla Colahan
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PR for Beginning Writers
You don’t need to be a pro to get your words out into the world.
If you want to serve your readers, you need to tell them about your work — especially if you’ve just written a book! You’ve worked hard on the words you’ve written, and you want to share them with others. In this bonus episode, host Clarissa Moll shows you how you can promote your work and elevate your message in a way that feels genuine to who you are. Special guest, public relations strategist Robin Barrett also offers practical ideas for how to get your work in front of your audience.
The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers.
Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll
Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson
Music by Karla Colahan
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The Liberating Power of Storytelling
You have stories inside of you, waiting to be told.
What do you do when your everyday life is mostly dusting and dishes, not writing? Where can you find compelling content in your day job at the office, in the classroom, or at home with your kids? Regardless of where you spend your 9-to-5, your writing life grows as you approach your days with curiosity and a commitment to tell the stories that surround you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll discusses how to create attainable writing goals and find meaningful stories in everyday moments. Special guest, author Shannan Martin talks about how curiosity and commitment can help you build a writing life that lasts.
The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers.
Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll
Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson
Music by Karla Colahan
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Design a Writing Game Plan
Go the distance with writing friends and a regular routine.
Cut through the noise and find a writing routine that works for you. In this episode, host Clarissa Moll guides you toward developing a writing game plan that will work in any season of life. Special guest, writing coach and podcaster Ann Kroeker talks about developing confidence, writing regularly, and finding helpful feedback. Learn how writing prompts can help you infuse your work with new ideas and direction.
Download free writing prompts for the month of April here!
The Writerly Life is a production of hope*writers.
Written and compiled by Clarissa Moll
Edited and mixed by Tyler Anderson
Music by Karla Colahan
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