The Word Weaver Podcast

Show Notes In this episode of the Word Weaver Podcast, I'm sharing the secret sauce to writing success (and no, it doesn't involve cooking pasta! lol) Tune in for the three key traits that I believe every aspiring author needs to cultivate to unleash your creativity and build a long-lasting, fulfilling career as a writer. ✍️✨ Word Weaver Podcast Links Show Notes: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast [https://www.louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast] Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/wordweaverpodcast] NEW episodes weekly every Word Weaver Wednesday. Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-word-weaver-podcast/id1393037130], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2VqycHzTB0DZQX3Wjjilzw?si=c27ea65a5cb740a3], and now on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQDQiBXN86NnntwCqoj_PBHPLouA5DEXV]. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the #WordWeaverPodcast with your friends, family, and social media, as it helps more people find out about it! I appreciate it so much.

Show Notes Join me for a candid chat with author Charlene Carr on self vs. traditional publishing, how her 10th book made it big, the mindset shift you need while querying literary agents, managing impostor syndrome, juggling motherhood and writing, maintaining your mental health while writing about deeply personal topics, and the shifting goalposts of success. connect with charlene Website: charlenecarr.com [https://charlenecarr.com] Instagram: @charlenecarrauthor [https://www.instagram.com/charlenecarrauthor/] Books: WE RIP THE WORLD APART [https://www.charlenecarr.com/books/weriptheworldapart/] HOLD MY GIRL [https://www.charlenecarr.com/books/holdmygirl/] Word Weaver Podcast Links Show Notes: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast [https://www.louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast] Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/wordweaverpodcast] NEW episodes weekly every Word Weaver Wednesday. Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-word-weaver-podcast/id1393037130], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2VqycHzTB0DZQX3Wjjilzw?si=c27ea65a5cb740a3], and now on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQDQiBXN86NnntwCqoj_PBHPLouA5DEXV]. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the #WordWeaverPodcast with your friends, family, and social media, as it helps more people find out about it! I appreciate it so much.

Show Notes In this episode, I dive into the essential steps for crafting your perfect solo writing retreat. Whether you're seeking solitude to brainstorm a new project or looking to complete a draft, I cover how to choose the right location, set achievable goals, and create a distraction-free environment. Join me as I share my tried and true tips on scheduling, packing essentials, and maximizing your writing time, ensuring you leave your retreat inspired and accomplished. Tune in for practical advice and motivational insights to help you make the most of your writing escape! Word Weaver Podcast Links Show Notes: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast [https://www.louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast] Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/wordweaverpodcast] NEW episodes weekly every Word Weaver Wednesday. Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-word-weaver-podcast/id1393037130], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2VqycHzTB0DZQX3Wjjilzw?si=c27ea65a5cb740a3], and now on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQDQiBXN86NnntwCqoj_PBHPLouA5DEXV]. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the #WordWeaverPodcast with your friends, family, and social media, as it helps more people find out about it! I appreciate it so much.

SOPHIA JUNE [https://sophiajune.party/about] is a culture writer in NYC (formerly NYLON magazine and the New York Times) and the co-founder of Language Arts [https://languagearts.substack.com/], a literary newsletter about the books you actually want to read. We chat about her viral article, The Makings of a Literary It Girl [https://www.nylon.com/life/the-makings-of-a-literary-it-girl], the best advice Ottessa Moshfegh and Caroline Calloway gave her, and the process of finishing the first draft of her novel (it includes a convent with nuns upstate, treating writing sessions like clocking into a bar shift, and dirty gin martinis in the standard hotel lobby). She takes us inside the Belletrist book launch party for Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, sharing all the juicy details left out by VOGUE, like the tiny Shepherd’s Pies passed around on trays and arriving to Emma Roberts on a step-and-repeat. Sophia also doles out her best book recommendations, most anticipated reads, and the next literary trends on her radar. connect with sophia Instagram: @sophiajune [https://instagram.com/sophiajune] Website: sophiajune.party/about [https://sophiajune.party/about] Language Arts Substack: languagearts.substack.com/ [https://languagearts.substack.com/] “The Makings of a Literary It Girl” in NYLON: https://www.nylon.com/life/the-makings-of-a-literary-it-girl [https://www.nylon.com/life/the-makings-of-a-literary-it-girl] Word Weaver Podcast Links Show Notes: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast [https://www.louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast] Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/wordweaverpodcast] NEW episodes weekly every Word Weaver Wednesday. Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-word-weaver-podcast/id1393037130], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2VqycHzTB0DZQX3Wjjilzw?si=c27ea65a5cb740a3], and now on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQDQiBXN86NnntwCqoj_PBHPLouA5DEXV]. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the #WordWeaverPodcast with your friends, family, and social media, as it helps more people find out about it! I appreciate it so much.