Nina The Writer's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nina The Writer
When did you last update your business blog?
As a professional writer and blogger, I know how hard it can be to keep on coming up with new ideas.
In this podcast episode, learn how to mine your business - and your followers - to find unique and interesting content that will keep your readers enthralled.
Yes, I've joined the podcasting ranks to record a January '23 episode. I'm using it as an opportunity to tell you about my own creative goals for the year...
...and to share my new, one-off Plan Your Masterpiece sessions link (below): which you can use to get your own ideas out of the head and onto the page... once and for all!
https://calendly.com/ninathewriter/plan-your-masterpiece
I'm designing a course on how to write your life story, mostly because I think everybody should!
If you're interested in life-storytelling, this rambly episode will give you an idea of my experience and approach, with some tips to start you off.
If you want to sign up for the course I'm developing, you can also judge whether you could cope with listening to my voice instructing you throughout - always a bonus, I find.
To find out more about the course, email me@ninathewriter.com, or message me on Twitter/LinkedIn.
I was recently asked: "When you know you want to and like to write, but something still stops you starting, how do you get over this initial hurdle?"
Here are some ideas.
Tips to help you write and refresh that LinkedIn profile, About Me page, and/or online dating bio.
Are you selfish and anti-social enough to keep up a writing habit?
Worried about writing into a void?
Come and find real-world advice and solace here.
(I also talk briefly about my six-week online course, the Wondrous Writing Hub, which starts on Wednesday 19th January).
How to trust your ideas (because we all have them) and help them grow into mighty, rustling creative trees.
OK, I lied. Writing inspiration isn't easy - it's taken years to discover what works for me.
Why not listen to me ramble on about it, then join my Facebook group, The Writing Gym, and test out your ideas in safety and comfort?
Whether you want to write professionally, or just for fun, the hardest part for most people is just getting started.
So, here are my best tips to help you finally put pen to paper (or fingertips to laptop keys, if you insist on being all modern about it).
Personal writing can feel scary. But that only means you're writing something that other people can connect with. So why not give them the opportunity?
In this 20-minute ramble, I share some tips that helped me write from the heart, and beat the fear of sharing the results with the world.
Invite people into your world and showcase your talents, with an ebook or downloadable guide that sits proudly on your website.
How to feature regular writing in your busy everyday life (with thanks to James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits').
Terrified of standing up and speaking in front of an audience? Preparation is the magic fear-reducing ingredient, so this episode covers everything you need to plan, write, and deliver compelling words.
Always wanted to write your life story, but had no idea where to begin? Here's how to plan your epic tale (who knows where it'll lead you?)
Is there a book in you? My straightforward tips will take the mystery out of the writing process, so you can get on with creating that masterpiece.
Standing up to talk about a loved one at their funeral can strike terror into the bravest of hearts.
But you can do it.
In this episode, I share some real-world tips that will help you share your loved one's unique personality with the world - just as they deserve.
(Hint: the most important tip is to go easy on yourself)
Want to blog? Crippled by a lack of ideas?
My latest podcast episode will free your mind and creativity...so you can get on with thrilling your followers in words.
Is your sales copy a little lacklustre?
In this, my third (third!) podcast episode, I share some essential copywriting tips that'll have you creating words of wonder in no time at all.
New year, new job?
As a former HR Manager, I've read and scrutinised countless CVs. Now, as a freelance writer, I'm writing them!
In this short podcast episode, I share some essential tips to help you beat the CV writing block, and come up with something that showcases you...at your shiniest, most employable best.
When did you last update your business blog?
As a professional writer and blogger, I know how hard it can be to keep on coming up with new ideas.
In this podcast episode, learn how to mine your business - and your followers - to find unique and interesting content that will keep your readers enthralled.