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Elizabeth chats with author, Jillian Forsberg, about her writing life, what inspired her to write her recent novel "Rhino Keeper," and the importance of telling stories that matter. You'll learn about what helps Jillian stay focused on her goals and how she approaches her writing life. This episode is packed full of inspiration to remind you about the importance of telling your story or telling a story you feel needs to be told.

For listeners of this episode, Jillian is offering you a hardcover copy of her books when you mention you heard her here. This offer is for listeners in the US and Canada only. This episode mentions Rhino Keeper by Jillian Forsberg.

Jillian Forsberg is a historical fiction author, mother, pet owner, and bridal store owner. She has a masters degree in public history and her stories focus on little known peoples and historic animals. She lives in Wichita, Kansas.

Books and Resources mentioned in this episode:

Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
Marvelous by Molly Greeley
The Moth: The Art and Craft of Storytelling

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It’s memoir season here at the Inspired Writer Collective!

Enrollment for our Memoir Master Plan Cohort led by Elizabeth Wilson is now open!

The 6-week memoir program for women runs from September 5 through October 17 and comes packed with valuable content and resources to start you off on the right foot or get you back on track with your memoir writing! And new nuggets of wisdom are added every time - this will be Round 3!

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In this week’s episode, we discuss three things that could be getting in the way of you realizing your dream of writing your memoir.

Are you thinking you’ll write it “some day” and you keep pushing it aside because you’re going through the motions of life?

Do you worry you don’t have what it takes to write your story?

The truth is, you have the time and everything you need to write your story.

It’s so common as writers to let the little things get in the way.

Self-doubt is the feeling that sneaks up on you all the time.

But, when you connect with a community of writers you’ll discover you’re not alone.

Joining a group memoir writing program, like the Memoir Master Plan cohort, you’ll find the support, guidance, and connection you need to write the story you’re meant to tell.

When you listen to today’s podcast, you’ll find yourself reflecting on whether any of the 3 blocks we share are true for you.

Towards the end, Elizabeth shares a list of 12 reasons you’ll connect with about why you’re deciding to write a memoir from the book Deep Memoir by Jennifer Leigh Selig, Ph.D.

If you are curious about 5 additional blocks holding you back from writing your memoir, get the PDF here.

Writing prompt from this week’s episode:

Make a list of internal and external transitions you’ve experienced in your life. (growing older, body changes, significant life events, etc.)

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie chat about how quickly self-doubt can creep up on you when it comes to your writing, but the truth is your writing is better than you think. When you join critique groups and read within your genre, you'll discover you know more than you think.

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Elizabeth & Stephanie talk about whether chapter titles matter. Do you need chapter titles? Is there a difference between genres? Do readers have expectations?

As part of our Summer Short series, this episode shares our perspectives on whether or not chapter titles are important. As we both make progress with our works in progress, it's something to consider because there are differences, and sometimes it's just a matter of personal preference.

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In this summer short episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down together to discuss various perspectives on their social media strategy. They cover Instagram, Threads, and Substack. The general consensus is the benefit of having an email list.

Previous episode with Michael Fedor mentioned : Writing Process with Award-Winning Political Thriller Author Michael Fedor

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Elizabeth introduces our Memoir Master Plan cohort

We're talking about finding beta readers and what we've learned from reaching out into the world of writers. It's curious to us there are editors offering beta reading and writers are paying to have people beta read. In our experience, beta reading involves finding your target audience of readers and they'll read without needing to be paid. What are your thoughts?

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Stephanie talk about:

* writing goals for their works in progress
* books they'll be reading this Summer
* Love is Brewing ​Substack​ & ​Podcast by Stephanie
* what to expect in July with shorter episodes
* limited podcast guest interest spots available

Get our Summer Bingo game here

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If something happened to you in real life, how much of it can go into a work of fiction for your character?

Would your readers believe the scene?

This is what we dive into in this week's episode.

In romance, there are often outlandish events that bring people together or tear them apart.

Readers get drawn into the emotion and tension of a scene, but are they questioning if it's believable?

Being part of a critique group often brings up these interesting points to discuss.

In Abby Jimenez's book, Just For The Summer, you have Justin who paddles his way across a lake on a unicorn floatie.

Would someone really do that in real life?

Maybe.

Justin certainly did in the book so he could get to his sick girlfriend, so not only was it humorous to imagine, but it created the "awww" factor of romance.

We talk about this and so much more!

Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.

Enrollment is OPEN for the Memoir Master Plan cohort here.

If you prefer video versions of the podcast, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.