The Snailed It Podcast

Episode 32: Our Writing Process: What’s changed?

This week on the Snailed It Podcast, Danikka and Erin revisit two of the earliest episodes of the podcast and chat about their writing process. Between burnout, writer's block and the ongoing pressure online, feeling successful in writing can feel out of reach. Tune in and see what's changed for Danikka and Erin since the podcast started and how they're tackling these things in their own writing lives. Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authorsownpublishing.com Instagram: @authors.own.publishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by [Mikel & Game Chops.](https://gamechops.com/tag/mikel/) Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!

Episode 31: Burnout: Reading Poetry as a Way to Jumpstart Your Creativity

In this week’s episode, Danikka and Erin are chatting about how poetry can help reignite your creativity — especially when you’re feeling stuck, burnt out or uninspired. They chat about why school made poetry feel intimidating, and more of a burden than an art form, and how indie poets have been self-publishing since long before it was cool. If you’re feeling drained or looking for a spark of inspiration, this one’s for you. Tune in to hear more about how the conscious consumption of poetry, essay and short stories could be exactly what you’re looking for to feed your imagination (and why doom scrolling online just won’t do the trick). Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authorsownpublishing.com Instagram: @authors.own.publishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by [Mikel & Game Chops.](https://gamechops.com/tag/mikel/) Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!

Episode 30: Problematic Authors: JK Rowling

In today's episode, Danikka and Erin kick off their Problematic Authors series with the one and only — the queen of being problematic — J.K. Rowling. They dig into how Rowling rose to fame with Harry Potter, what led to her very public fall from grace starting in 2018, and why her ongoing views and financial influence continue to spark controversy. If you've ever wrestled with separating the art from the artist, or wondered about the real-world impact of continuing to support Rowling's work, this episode will give you plenty to think about. Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authorsownpublishing.com Instagram: @authors.own.publishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by [Mikel & Game Chops.](https://gamechops.com/tag/mikel/) Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!

Episode 29: Could you use an author mentor?

This week on the Snailed It Podcast, to celebrate finally launching the Authors Own mentoring program, Danikka and Erin dive in on what an author mentor actually is and why it might just be what you're looking for! They discuss the range of topics covered by the AOP mentors, talk you through how the pricing works, and more. You can find the episode transcription as well as links to any articles or resources mentioned here: https://authorsown.com.au/snailed_it/episode-29/ Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authorsownpublishing.com Instagram: @authors.own.publishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by Mikel & Game Chops. https://gamechops.com/tag/mikel/ Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!

Episode 28: Women Authors Being Taken Seriously: A Rant

Please note, this episode discusses topics that some listeners may find distressing related to violence and sexual assault. Listeners should exercise personal discretion and prioritise their well-being when deciding whether this content is right for them. In this episode of the Snailed It Podcast, Danikka and Erin tackle the ever-recurring question: are women authors, especially in fantasy, actually being taken seriously? (Not to ruin the episode with a spoiler, but we all know the answer). They're ranting about why books by women are so often being shoved into YA or *romantasy* categories, and how marketing trends (and misogynistic double standards) play a big role in this pigeonholing of women authors. If you've ever wondered why dragons + sex scenes = "smut" when written by a woman, but the same story written by a man would be "epic fantasy", then this episode is for you. Links to all further articles or further reading mentioned can be found on the blog. Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authors.own.publishing.com Instagram: @authorsownpublishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by Mikel & GameChops. Other references and resources for this episode include: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of Authors Own Publishing. Thanks for Listening!