Born To Create

I’ve been a full-time ghostwriter for the last few years. Although I have much respect for all writers, I have a special place in my heart for ghostwriters. We do a very specialized type of work, and it’s always a fun day when I get to talk shop with another ghostwriter. That’s why I’m excited to bring you this conversation with my friend and fellow ghostwriter, Matthew Harms. Matthew is a New York-born-and-based ghostwriter and author coach who founded Penforhire in 2019. It has been said that everyone has a story to tell, but unfortunately most go through life thinking theirs will never be read since they struggle with knowing how to turn their story into a compelling book. As a lifelong writer, Matthew has learned from and adapted his various experiences in fields such as finance, project management, and real estate to help those with the desire to use their words to make the world a better place. In the ghostwriting space, he prides himself on providing a voice for the voiceless, working with clients who

Today’s podcast episode also includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Brigitte Cutshall! Brigitte is a Communications Solutions Consultant and Production Expert, and founder of Gemini Media. She hosts the Real Things Living Podcast and is passionate about health advocacy. She’s the author of The Quality Book Formula, the children’s book, It’s Fun to Run, among others. You can find her at https://brigittecutshall.com.

If you’ve heard any recent episodes of this podcast, you’ve probably heard me talking about my Daily Writer Retreat. By the time this episodes goes live, the retreat will have happened the previous week. But I’ve learned that writing retreats can be a great way to serve your audience by bringing people together in a format that helps them make huge leaps quickly. My guest today is here to help us unlock the power of writing retreats. Using her background in business, entrepreneurship, and writing, Lisa Shaughnessy is on a mission to help writers find writing retreats that give them the support they need to tell their stories and to feel inspired. She created the Writing Retreat Sampler, a virtual event that allows writers to hear directly from writing retreat hosts about how their retreats are run, and get a feel for what types of writing retreats are out there. You can learn more at https://writingretreatsampler.com. She’s also building a website, https://writingretreatdirectory.com, where writing retreat ho

Today’s podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Jennifer Harshman! Upbeat overcomer Jennifer Harshman taught herself to read and write when she was three years old and hasn't stopped, consuming nearly 20,000 books, editing hundreds, and earning plenty of nicknames (most recently, The Book Baker). Jennifer is an editor and the author of the wonderful book, Your Book Bakery: Making It Easy to Write a Book. You can find her at https://HarshmanServices.com and https://YourBookBakery.com.

Today’s podcast episode also includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Perry Gabbard! Perry Gabbard is a seeker, storyteller, and observer of nature. A lifelong backpacker and hiker, he completed the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail while traversing over 4,800 miles in the mountains of the western United States. He loves to share the joy of wilderness travel with others through writing, speaking, and guiding. Perry is also the author of Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith: What I Learned About Trusting God While Hiking the PCT. You can find Perry and his inspiring blog posts at https://inspiretoseek.com.

As you’re well aware, there are basically two sides to being a writer. There’s the creative side, which allows us to tell stories and communicate in a way that connects. Then there is the business side, which enables us to create sustainable income in many different ways. Most of us gravitate toward the creative side of writing and struggle with the business side. It doesn’t come as naturally to us. That’s why I’m excited to feature this interview with Liz Wilcox. Liz is the mastermind behind the wildly successful Email Marketing Membership, a simple $9 per month subscription that helps you improve your email marketing through templates. In our conversation, we dive into the story of how she created a business with 3,500 members and moved away from doing client work so she could focus on serving her students and growing her membership. Liz is going to inspire and motivate you to start putting more time into creating your own content and moving toward building a business that fits your lifestyle and personalit