Creating Happy Writers

Creating Happy Writers

Hosted by: Steph Caswell

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...

Episodes

S2 Ep38: My Writing Process: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes

Season #2 Episode #38

Have you ever wanted a sneak peek into how a published author's writing process actually works? Or what key phases they go through, and the order in which it all needs to happen?  Well, step on in because today I’m...
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S2 Ep37: More Sales Please - with Sara Dalrymple

Season #2 Episode #37

I’m thrilled to welcome this week’s guest author onto the Creating Happy Writers podcast - the rather marvellous Sara Dalrymple. Sara is a sales and business mentor and strategist for small business owners who need...
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S2 Ep36: 10 Lessons I've Learned From 10 Years of Writing

Season #2 Episode #36

At the start of the new year, I wanted to give you some lessons I’ve learned that will help you as you move forward with your writing in 2024. Ten years in the writing chair has taught me a lot, and in this episode,...
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S2 Ep35: My Writing Year in Review 2023

Season #2 Episode #35

It's the end of 2023, and for the first time ever, I'm giving you an honest overview of my writing year - what's gone well, what hasn't quite gone to plan and what I hope to achieve in 2024. It's full of reflection...
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S2 Ep34: Understanding the Role of an Editor - with Jessica Brown

Season #2 Episode #34

Have you ever wondered what an editor actually does? Do you worry about sending your book for editorial review? Are you unsure as to which editor to work with? All perfectly normal things to ask about the editorial...
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S2 Ep33: Irresistible Introductions: Hooking Your Reader From Page One

Season #2 Episode #33

Writing the introduction to your business or non-fiction book is one of the hardest parts of the writing process. How do you do it? What should you include? When is the best time to write it?  When working with...
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S2 Ep32: Market Research for Non-Fiction Books

Season #2 Episode #32

Often, when we hear the phrase ‘market research,’ it sounds as appealing as a trip to the supermarket to do the weekly food shop. You know you have to do it, but it’s not the most exciting way to spend a...
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S2 Ep31: Bringing Book Ideas to Life with Vicki Weinberg

Season #2 Episode #31

Do you struggle to sit down and write consistently? Are you forever trying to make the words flow perfectly on the very first attempt? If that’s you, you’ll love this week’s episode with my brilliant guest, Vicki...
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S2 Ep30: How to Receive Feedback on Your Writing

Season #2 Episode #30

As an author, getting feedback on your writing is arguably one of the hardest things to do. What happens if it’s awful? How can you get the most out of your editorial experience? What if you disagree with your editor...
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S2 Ep29: Email Marketing for Authors - Making It Work For You

Season #2 Episode #29

Email marketing is one of - if not the - most important parts of your writer brand. To effectively sell books over the long term, you can’t just rely on social media. Building a list of fans and readers away from...
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S2 Ep28: Using AI to Write Your Non-Fiction Book

Season #2 Episode #28

AI has been a hot topic in recent months for all of us - whether in the business world or in the writing world. We can’t avoid it, and, in my opinion, neither should we. But the question remains: how can we use it to...
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S2 Ep27: Your Writing Potential with Anna Zannides

Season #2 Episode #27

I'm thrilled to welcome Anna Zannides onto the podcast for my very first author interview - and what a conversation we had! Anna is a published author, a UK-listed Mindfulness Teacher, and an accredited Life Coach...
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