The Written Compass: Recent Episodes

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The world of business needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here, then you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, your language, by writing and sharing your amazing message. Dr. Shana Hartman, spouse, mother of 3, and Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives in the world of business and life from heart-centered folks just like you.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

Wouldn't it be awesome to have a powerful process for writing anything, from an email to a social media post to a book? The secret is understanding what is called the "rhetorical situation." Once you understand this, you can literally write anything!

Today's episode is Part 1 of 2 on some of the key elements of the rhetorical situation:

The writer
The audience

Tune in as I break down the key to using these elements of the rhetorical situation to confidently write whatever you desire.

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Whether we realize it or not, writing your book requires an investment of time, energy, and resources. In today's episode, I get real about the costs of writing and self-publishing your book. In the episode, I talk about:

editing
cover design
interior formatting
support throughout the process
marketing
earning potential

What shows up when you consider the investment for writing your book? I know you are worth it!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Self-publishing is a very popular option for writers today! In today's episode, I go over the step-by-step details of Amazon KDP's publishing process.

In the episode, I go over:

The book details (like title, subtitle, categories, etc.)
The book content requirements
The pricing requirements
Account setup

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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If we wanted to hang out with a friend, visit with a family member, or go on a date, would we just sit and wait and “hope” it happens?

No, we’d need to take some intentional action to make this happen or at least create an invitation for it. The same goes for our inner writer--we need to invite her in! In today's episode, I share 3 simple ways to invite this part of you to come out and play. Here's a quick list:

Be open and receptive
Intentionally put yourself in spaces that inspire you
Consistently plan

How do you want to invite the writer within to come out and play today?

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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How to wrap up your book can be tough! We often feel a lot of pressure to do something magical, which can lead to us getting stuck and potentially never finishing. In today's episode, I share details on the following techniques to wrap up your book in a way that feels great for you as the writer and for your readers!

Just end
Share questions
Offer practical tips
Write a letter to the reader
Share a final "amen" story
Offer next steps to work with you
Model after the ending of other books

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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Getting "stuck" in your writing process happens to everyone who writes a book! In fact, the good and bad thing about writing is that you can keep writing and drafting forever! But, eventually, you have to stop writing and shift into revision and finalizing your book. Here are the tips I cover today to help you do just that!

Tip #1: Get back to your big picture WHY for your book

Tip #2: Get clear on the structure (and 3 questions to ask yourself to help)

Tip #3: Get someone’s eyes on it (and how to make sure you get real feedback!)

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

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I am doing something brave (and that I preach on this podcast): reading an excerpt from my current book in progress!

The working title is, Writing is Not That Hard: Ending the Self-Judgment and Recognizing the Writer Within. As you listen, you'll learn:

Where the myth of "writing is hard" comes from?
Who benefits (and who doesn't) by perpetuating this myth?
How I am introducing the "so what" and purpose for my book?

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Threads is Instagram's text-based conversation app, and it's taken the social media world by storm this week.

I want to offer you 3 practical types for activating your writing self on this new platform! I give details about:

being playful in this new space
easily sharing all your different types of words
focusing on connection

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2008, I co-authored an article in the English Journal called "The Five-Paragraph Essay and the Deficit Model of Education." I have not let up since on my mission to eradicate this "form" of writing so often used in schools. In today's episode I dive into:

What the 5-paragraph essay is
Why schools use it
The issues with it and why it actually doesn't help young writers
How it may be impacting your book writing (or any writing) as an adult

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books out this year. We want yours to be next!

Link HERE to https://shanahartman.com/work-with-us

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Ok, so you aren't quite ready to start writing your book. That's ok! In today's episode, I share 3 tips on how you can best prepare yourself for when you are ready to write your book. I focus on the following:

Content organization
Maximizing your word assets
Capturing (with a book in mind)

Be sure to take notes and share which tip you like best!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books out this year. We want yours to be next!

Click this link to work with us!

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When I start working with a new client I often ask them one really powerful question: What will it feel like you publish?

In this week's episode, I'm going to share two new books that are out in the world because we just hit publish! Yay! And I am gonna brag and brag and brag on them in this episode! I'm also going to talk about the publishing process a bit and things to consider from font to cover design.

Go grab a copy of the books discussed today:

Halinka Privett Vulnerably Authentic: A Journey to Being Ok,

Laura Wieck The BodyMind Method

If you love this episode and want to get amazing support on actually implementing the steps I share in the episode and create your micro-course + mini-book, then you are invited to join the Launch Your Legacy Mastermind! We start November 1st, 2022. Head here to register today! Early bird pricing ends Oct. 24, but as a listener of The Written Compass, you can send me a DM on IG @shanahartman_ to get that early bird pricing up to Oct. 31.

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I know you are in the business of helping people get huge transformations in their lives. Most of the people I work with deliver that transformation in a book, but they also have programs, courses, and other offerings as well.

What if you could find a way to put it all together and give people just a little taste, a little win to get started? This is where the idea of a micro-course and mini-book comes in. In today's episode, I'm going to break down the 3 steps you need to begin crafting the blueprint to launch your legacy through a resource and a course.

If you love this episode and want to get amazing support on actually implementing the steps I share in the episode and create your micro-course + mini-book, then you are invited to join the Launch Your Legacy Mastermind! We start November 1st, 2022. Head here to register today! Early bird pricing ends Oct. 24, but as a listener of The Written Compass, you can send me a DM on IG @shanahartman_ to get that early bird pricing up to Oct. 31.

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Have you ever worked so hard & so long for a dream, only to realize it was no longer aligned with you? Have been so determined to push yourself and hustle, only to have your body completely fail you and force you to rest? If you are nodding, then you have wrestled with the very juicy life lessons that author and coach, Halinka Prevett, shares in her first book, Vulnerably Authentic: A Journey to Being Ok.

In this episode, Halinka and I talk about the struggle to own the title of “writer,” and many other hilarious and powerful nuggets of goodness.

After listening, grab her book on Amazon here!

Learn more about working with Halinka here and on Instagram @happyhealthyplace

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

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I don’t often bring on guests, but as The Written Compass has grown, so has my connections with amazing authors! In this week’s episode, I talk with Regyna Curtis, founder of Atmaitri. We begin the episode where she begins her work with clients: getting connected to our soul wisdom. I’m excited for you to listen and see what shows up!

Here are links to connect more with Regyna and buy the collaborative books we discuss in the episode:

Soul Wisdom Quiz
Author Page on Amazon (links to all books)
Channeled Artwork
Current Events and Offers

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently one of my clients had a big aha! She realized that her job was not to figure out all the different parts of her book right now when she is just starting out on her book writing journey. What a relief?!

We discovered that when she just gets embodied and connected to herself, then words feel like they just "spew" out of her. So, we came up with the goal of just "embody and spew."

In today's episode, I'll share exactly what my client and I discovered and how to activate this in your writing.

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you were a kid did you ever write stories? Me too! But somewhere along the way, that kid-like approach to writing got swapped for heavy pressure and concern for being and writing "right."

In today's episode, I share several simple ways you can tap into that child writer again. If you love this episode, then you'll love coming to my upcoming workshop with Dr. Cindy Urbanski all about "Playing with your Words." Check it out at shanahartman.com/playwithwords. This happening Oct 7, 2022 from 10am-12pm ET.

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a stigma around what writing is supposed to look like. What is the image that shows up for you? Do you picture someone at a typewriter or computer? Do you picture a lovely journal and fancy pen?

Often we envision black words on the white page as the only way writing can show up. In today's episode, I share the concept of verbal writing or writing out loud.

Many of my clients are verbal processors, meaning they think best when talking about their thoughts, me asking questions, and them responding. In today's episode, I'll share what writing "out loud" can look like!

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I love when business owners share some of their journey and "behind the scenes" of how and why they do what they do. In today's episode, I'll share:

How I became an embodied writing coach
My experience as a BodyMind Method Coach
Why how I talk to clients is so important
How I run my business from my alignment

I also share an upcoming opportunity for you to learn more about creating an aligned business through my mentor and friend, Laura Wieck, and her upcoming event: Fiercely Aligned Virtual Retreat. Go to the link below and use code SHANA30 at checkout for $30 off!

https://laurawieck.com/virtualretreat

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are some really cool writing support tools out in the world. One type I see often are websites and apps that auto-generate writing for you. In this week’s episode, I get curious about whether this kind of tool is a friend or foe in your writing journey.

Here is a sneak peak at some of the core ideas I share:

You might not actually need these tools
It promotes a “should” mentality and often comes from “lack”
Might cause you to bypass the powerful work of getting connected to core messages
Your audience can tell when the words are not genuinely yours
If you do use these, when and how to use them effectively

Ultimately, you have to decide what’s best for you, but I think you’ll learn my view by the end of the episode.

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I share a lot about how you can work with my team and I to get your amazing non-fiction personal growth and/or business strategy book out in the world. In today’s episode I decided to really break down what that program, the Embodied Writing Mastermind looks like.

I describe our 3 core elements of the program:

We help you get your words down
We help you embody your words and coach you through your process
We support your entire publication process from manuscript to cover design to hitting (self) publish

I’m excited for you to learn more about the mission and vision of this program! If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I get a LOT of ads about professing claims like…“I wrote my book in a weekend and now I want to share my simple template for you to do the same!” OR “My clients write their books in 36.2 hours on average and you can do the same.”

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of feeling like I have to speed through everything. Bigger, faster, harder is not always the best thing. For writing, it’s often what pushes people away from writing and sharing their writing with others. So, in this week’s episode, I share the well-known Navy Seal slogan, “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” and explain how this approach is an alternative to the write as fast as possible plans. I share how the pressure to write quickly:

Doesn't always result in the best writing
Doesn’t fit most heart-centered, mission-driven folks
Often encourages bypassing the very healing parts of writing

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Is it good?”...“Just tell me what to fix.” These are often the ways we’ve learned to ask for feedback on our writing. Yet, neither of these requests are very helpful when writing your book.

In this week’s episode, I break down 4 powerful types of writing feedback to ask based on the stage of writing you are in and your writing needs:

No response or just “thank you”
Pointing or center of gravity
Summary and sayback
What was almost said and what I wanted to hear more about

Listen as I break down all of these response types, which I have adapted over the years from Peter Elbow and Pat Belanoff’s awesome composition book, Being A Writer. Shout out also to my dear friend and former colleague, Dr. Jennifer Buckner, for creating the awesome PDF that gave me a condensed version of what Elbow and Belanoff created in their book. I talk from this PDF in this episode (message me if you’d like a copy!).

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories in a book.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head toshanahartman.com and click “Work With Us” to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we are writing, we are often sharing things we’ve said before or written before. We are writing things we teach over and over. We write stories and experiences that we’ve shared before.

Then, when we go to revise and edit our words, it can be difficult to really “see” whether our words are landing and coming across as we want.

Why? Because at this point, we’ve read and reread these words so many times that our brains actually fill in any gaps, even see and read things that aren’t actually on the page.

Crazy, right? So, in this week’s episode, I share a little bit about why this happens and how to take an idea from qualitative research methods and data collection to help us make these words that are so close to us seem strange and new. Why? Because it gives us the distance we need to revise like a champ!

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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We’ve all heard the phrase “show don’t tell.” But what do we really mean by it?

In this episode, I share:

a brief history of the phrase
how the heck it became so popular
the myth around this technique that we often miss as writer
how to apply this to non-fiction writing

You'll walk away understanding "show don't tell" on a deeper level, and you will have some new powerful strategies for balancing the important content in your book and other writing you do.

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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If you have ever wondered how to even get started with your writing, then this episode is going to demystify and debunk some of the common ways we've learned to start a piece of writing.

In this episode you'll learn:

how starting at the "beginning" keeps you stuck
a powerful technique called "focused free writing"
how to gather your word assets to kickstart your writing
how to use a story to get the writing juices flowing

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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Do you struggle with time management? How about managing your time to write your book?

Today’s special guest is Richie Norton, award-winning author and serial entrepreneur, whose latest book Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results With the Power of Time Tipping will give you a whole new perspective on (un)managing your time.

After losing his son and brother-in-law, Richie and his amazing wife Natalie decided to stop waiting to get to a certain place in life in order to begin living their values. Developing the idea of Gavin’s law (named after his late son), Richie embodied the motto: "Live to start. Start to live."

He shares this concept and so many more from his book in today’s powerful episode:

How to own your time
How to make time work for you
How to do what you want when you want

As the CEO and Cofounder of PROUDUCT—an INC. 5000 company—a global entrepreneurship solution helping businesses go from idea to market with full-service sourcing, product strategy, and end-to-end supply chain, Richie has dedicated his life to prioritizing his family and helping people become self-reliant by creating their empowering products, businesses, and more.

Plus, Richie dishes the dirt on how he wrote Anti-Time Management, and how doing so created a “magical magnet” for his life and work in ways he could never expect! Grab your copy of Richie’s book on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Follow him on Instagram @richie_norton and subscribe to his podcast, The Richie Norton Show

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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I always talk about the power of sharing your words with the world in a book. In this episode, I switch gears and talk about how writing can be a tool to process heavy sh*t you may be experiencing anytime.

If you are like me, the recent events of Roe vs Wade and other social, cultural, and political events have weighed heavily. This is where writing can offer us an opportunity to make sense of what we are experiencing. I invite you to grab your favorite writing tool and settle into a moment just for you.

As always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.

If you are ready to see if the Embodied Writing Mastermind is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book, then head HERE to apply for our next round. We have 3 books being published this year. We want yours to be next!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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Many of us think our writing needs to take readers somewhere, and needs to help them think or feel a certain way.

In this episode of The Written Compass, I share how this thinking can easily keep you stuck and not writing... the very opposite of your book writing goals! I provide you with some tips and tricks for shifting this mindset from "needing to know the answers" to "being open to what the words want to share." And, I talk about the relationship between your words and the readers' experience with them.

After listening, share this episode and your thoughts with me over on IG @shanahartman_

And, if you are ready to stop spinning your wheels, and get on the writing train, then be sure to join us for the Write NOW 30-day writing challenge! Click HERE for all the details.

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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When you think of punctuation, do you roll your eyes and sigh? Do you just see it as a necessary part of writing?

Whatever your views and relationship with punctuation, this episode is going to give you a new perspective! I love to think of punctuation as a road map for your readers. In this episode, I share...

how periods are like stop signs
how commas are like speed bumps
how semicolons are a yield sign where you stop(ish), then keep going
how dashes are my fav, like commas on crack

Join me for a unique look at punctuation, then share this episode and your thoughts with me over on IG @shanahartman_

If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels, and get on the writing train, then be sure to join us for the Write NOW 30-day writing challenge! Click HERE for all the details

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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"I know I need to build a platform before I publish."

Have you made this statement before? I had a recent client talk about this as the one thing that was keeping her from really getting into writing her book. So, I decided to create an episode that breaks down:

What an author platform is?
Myths and truths about them
Aligned ways to connect with and grow your audience and share your book

If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels, and get on the writing train, then be sure to join us for the Write NOW 30-day writing challenge! Click HERE for all the details!

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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In this episode, I am joined by my former colleague and current book editor, Dr. Kemeshia Swanson. Dr. Swanson is an amazing college professor of English, focusing on her love of literature. She and I discussed lots of different things from her early memory of writing a letter to her parents at a young age expressing her emotions after she was grounded all the way to her upcoming book that explores powerful Black female characters in literature and what their sexuality can tell us.

Dr. Swanson is a university English professor, homeschooling mom, and owner of KRS Studios, where she creates amazing treats for all to enjoy. You can follow her on Instagram at @mesh_4real or follow her creative business on Facebook.

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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I started this podcast to create a space for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives in the world of business and life from heart-centered folks just like you. Given the most recent acts of racially motivated violence on May 14, I see the importance of sharing one's voice now more than ever.

In this episode, I share what I’m doing to use writing to reflect on and create the change I hope to see. I also invite others to explore their voices, and their messages… because we are a species that connects through stories. I believe that on a micro-level if we can continue to share our stories–even the ones, the thoughts the beliefs we aren’t proud of but show up for us–when we hear and connect with another human’s story, heart to heart, and we don’t just continue hearing the pale, male, stale stories of one part of the population and no longer create systems and policies that uphold that ONE lived experience, tides shift. We change.

I hope this podcast is viewed as an invitation…whatever that may mean for you.

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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What do I write about?

I used to get this question every time I introduced a new writing assignment to my undergraduate and graduate students.

And, I always did the same thing–I paused, looked them square in the eyes, and asked with love “What do you WANT to write about?”

In this episode, I share how we are never really out of ideas when we connect to ourselves and our core messages. I also share some easy places in your business and life to find idea gold:

Your favorite emails
Your non-promotional social media posts
Your program content
Your conversations

I also offer a quick guided closed-eye embodiment moment to get you connected to yourself and your words so you can get writing!

If you want to learn more about how to keep the ideas flowing, head over to https://shanahartman.com for more resources. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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When you are a business owner, it’s sometimes difficult to come up with content day after day, email after email, post after post. The same is true when you are a business owner trying to write a book–it can feel like you are starting from ground zero.

That is why I want to talk about creating your own writing challenge. In this episode, I share:

why personal writing challenges are so helpful
key set up and elements of a writing challenge
how to create your own in just 3 simple steps

And, if you are ready to create your challenge while also receiving some loving accountability from myself and my team, then you can head over to https://shanahartman.com/thirtydaywritingchallenge to get started as soon as today!

As always, leave a review for this podcast so more folks see it and receive the resources provided, and don't forget to share this episode and tag me on Instagram @shanaharman_

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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I LOVE writing. I LOVE teaching. I LOVE being an embodied writing coach. Why do you write or love writing? Asking yourself "why" can be a very powerful tool when it comes to tackling the writing of your book. Trust me when I say that the "why" is the fuel to your writing flame. In this episode, I'm going to share a simple exercise you can do to really suss out the "why" behind your writing.

After you enjoy the episode, be sure to leave a review and share on Instagram, tagging me @shanahartman_. As always, my team and are ready to support you in your next steps to bring your why behind writing to fruition in your powerful book. Head to https://shanahartman.com/schedule to schedule a call today!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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We’ve all heard the phrase stop “shoulding” on yourself. Ya know, it’s the idea that we need to check in with and let go of the “shoulds” we might be following.

As a biz owner this might show up as “I should be posting 3 times per day. I should email my list 2 times per week. I should have 100 people sign up for my free offer in order to enroll 4 people in my paid offer.” and so on

Often these shoulds have good intentions, right? They aren’t meant to cause us harm or stress us out, but they do. Especially when it comes to writing. And that’s what I want to focus on today: the shoulds of writing or what I call performative writing vs what I support others in which is embodied writing.

Be sure to leave a review on this one, share it on Instagram and tag me @shanahartman_, and let me know what you think! I can't wait to hear from you! If you are ready to embody your words, I want you to hop on a call with my team to discuss how we can support you in doing just that! Head to https://shanahartman.com/schedule to get on a call today!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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In this episode, I am joined by two of the writing coaches who serve our clients in our "This is the Year I Write My Book" program: Drs. Jeanie Reynolds and Cindy Urbanski. We have been talking and writing about writing for over a decade together, and we are excited to share a topic that recently got us riled up: canned writing.

Canned writing, or template writing, is not new. Many a writing teacher or coach has had good intentions by offering fill-in-the-blank guides and templates in an attempt to make writing easier. However, as we discuss in this episode, our experience is that this kind of thinking actually silences our writing voices instead of lifting them up. Be sure to leave a review on this one, share it on Instagram, and tag me @shanahartman_, as I'm sure you will have lots to say!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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You've heard me talk before about how there's not one business owner that I know who does not write in some way, shape, or form. Recently I was reminded of this when I met an amazing business strategist, and she was delivering a workshop that had a beautiful workbook that accompanied the workshop. This workbook was 20-30 pages long. It was beautiful, it was well-formatted, and it had some great tools in it. I quickly realized that she could turn that workbook into a book! So, in today's episode of The Written Compass, I want to talk about how you can turn anything from your business into a book.

The key to doing so is understanding each of the following in the current form/genre of your writing and figuring out what this looks like for a book:

Your approach as a writer
Your audience
Your purpose

I'm excited to share, so grab a notebook and dive in.

We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today!

Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_

If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you!

Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all know how refreshing time away can be when we go on vacation or go to a conference. What if you could bring this vibe to your writing? In this episode of The Written Compass,, I share the power of writing retreats. And, guess what, you don't have to actually go anywhere. I share different ways you can "retreat" and how this can really support you in getting the actual words down in a timely and intensified way. Be sure to comment and share with me the different ways you are planning your next writing retreat!

We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today!

Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_

If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you!

Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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We are fully into spring here in North Carolina, and what I share in today's episode very much mimics the weather we are experiencing... some days are hot and some are cold, then others are windy, and then there's the rain! It's all over the place. This "all over the place" feeling is often how we view our writing and we often think that we need to have our process, our ideas, our organization, etc. all straight and clear in order to create good writing.

In today's episode of The Written Compass, I want to talk about the power of getting to know and honoring YOUR process. I share examples from some of my clients, so you see how different processes can all lead to the same goal--a published book aligned with your amazing work.

We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today!

Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_

If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you!

Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I want to share a slightly unusual strategy for helping you keep your book-writing vibes going. And, it's not what you think.

Many of the heart-centered biz owners I work with have never written a book before, or if they have done so, it was done from pushing and grinding the words out. I'm going to show you how you can not only keep writing but also stop pushing. And, you are going to be familiar because it's also a strategy that helps when you feel like suddenly new clients, just like new words for your book, are not coming in as easily. Exciting, right?!

We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today!

Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_

If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you!

Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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All of us learned what sentences were when we were in school, but we did not learn how to play with our sentences. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman invites you as a writer to play with your sentences and will teach you how to do just that.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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Have you ever felt stuck in your writing and everything feels like a mess? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman explains how your book is "the mess" and how you can wade through it to find the magic.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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Do you have a kitchen junk drawer where you can find anything? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses The Power of the Daybook, the kitchen junk drawer for your writing that will help you capture your thoughts in the moment and help to inspire your writing.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a common internal question that shows up when you start to write... "Who am I"? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman dives deep into this question, discusses where this question is coming from and offers support to let your writing light shine.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When thinking about writing your book, you might be overwhelmed. In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman will share a concept that will allow you to forget about the "Big Picture" and give you realistic ways to get words on the page.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My 9-year-Old just discovered your next book idea! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman shares how her 9-year-old son through boredom and Pokeman manifested a creative process.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do soccer and writing have in common? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will talk about how writing is not a mental exercise but an embodiment moment and how embodiment is key to your writing success.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses "The Power of Your Home Language". First by asking "What exactly is your home language?", and second, "How to honor the voices of all instead of considering them different?".

Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Jamila Lyiscott Ted Talk "3 Ways to Speak English"

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the flaws of the standard English concept, why it is important, and the ideas that surround it.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writing is not a solo practice. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will help explain and guide you to what type of support that you might need when writing your book... Do you need an Editor or Writing Coach?

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a business owner when writing your book you might have a clear idea of what you are going to write about or you might have an idea but not much else. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman answers the question... You Have an Idea... Now What?

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Organization does not have to be a linear process. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss different ways to approach organizing when writing your book.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a new year and it's finally time to start your book! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will break down a simple strategy for starting your book this year and plenty of other goodies along the way.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever heard the phrase "You can't know where you're going until you know where you've been"? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss The Power of Reflection and will share questions to inspire you to start reflective writing.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been told that the audience is the most important thing to consider when you are writing? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will shake things up and take the other side of the argument, and will explain why ignoring your audience will create powerful writing.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the complicated and funky aspects of grammar. Why is grammar such a point of all kinds of emotions when it comes to our history and futures as writers especially when trying to share your message?

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever gotten a big intuitive hit to next-level yourself, take the next step, and do something that feels scary... like writing a book? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will discuss the powerful action of deciding first and 3 simple tools to help support you in making a decision first.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman will share a crazy concept... Your Book is Already Written. Many business owners are skeptical about writing their book but in actuality, most have a ton of content ready for their book!

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all know that in order to write a book you have to write! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses how you can create a simple embodied writing practice.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Written Compass, your host Dr. Shana Hartman dives into the idea that Writing is an Act of Freedom. Setting the stage, language, and writing when taught in a school setting can be oppressive, particularly to marginalized communities. Dr. Hartman will discuss how this is impactful for business owners when trying to share their message.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman dives into what you will learn, what you can expect in episodes to follow, why it is unique, and why she felt compelled to create this podcast.

Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_

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The world of business needs more inclusive and intuitive stories and voices. If you are here you are curious about disrupting the status quo and activating the power of language, your language, by writing and sharing your amazing message. Dr. Shana Hartman, spouse, mother of 3, and Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach hosts The Written Compass. A podcast for inspiration, education, and activation of powerful new narratives in the world of business and life for heart-centered folks just like you.

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