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This week on the podcast, Elizabeth chats with award-winning political thriller author ​Michael Fedor.​

During their discussion, they touch upon the following and more:

• writing a political thriller
• using your own story to inspire what you're writing
• creating a prequel to hook your readers
• building your writer identity

There's so much inspiration for writers packed into this episode.

Michael shares what inspired him to start writing and how he draws from his own experience working in Washington D.C. to develop his characters and stories.

You'll find useful tips for setting yourself up for success to market yourself and your books.

If you'd like to connect with Michael online, here are some places you'll find him:

​Website​ for Michael Fedor: use code inspired (good for 2 weeks from 1/20/2025) for a discount on his books

Search @michaelfedorbooks on social media

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This week on the podcast, we discuss the benefits of being a guest on podcasts.

During our discussion, we touch upon the following:

• practicing showing up for yourself
• refining your message
• creating community
• reaching a broader audience of potential readers

There's a lot of value in setting your sights on being a podcast guest, especially as an author.

You'll gain self-confidence and propel your author journey forward by being a guest on podcasts.

You can begin before your book is even ready for publication.

Elizabeth mentions a resource shared by another podcaster called Matchmaker.fm to help you find connections.

There's also the Podcast Collaborative that's been a great resource for connecting us with guests and opportunities.

So, get ready for finding inspiration to take action for yourself this year!

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This week on the podcast, we discuss our takeaways from reading Daniel H. Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.

The book challenges traditional views of motivation based on rewards and punishments.

Daniel Pink argues that intrinsic motivation - driven by autonomy, mastery, and purpose - is key for creatives.

Tune in to learn more about how we connected our reading of this book to the writing process.

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