Gwen Hernandez, Romance Novelist and Scrivener Expert

Gwen Hernandez, Romance Novelist and Scrivener Expert

Gwen Hernandez was a manufacturing engineer and programmer before she turned to writing romantic suspense (Blind Fury, Blind Ambition). She's also the author of Scrivener For Dummies and Productivity Tools For Writers, and teaches Scrivener (writing software) to writers all over the world in person and through her website, Scrivener Classes. She loves to travel, read, jog, practice Kung Fu, and explore the Boston area where she currently lives with her Air Force husband, two teenage boys, and a lazy golden retriever. Be sure to sign up for Gwen's courses at Scrivener Classes. When you do, use the limited-time-only discount code Gwen created exclusively for Writing Renegade Podcast listeners: Carl2016. You'll get an instant 20% off the regular price.

Donna Fedor Interview

As a Professional Coach, Donna specializes in helping people shift their thinking to produce results for personal and business success. With over twenty years of coaching, career counseling, recruiting, training and sales experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to her clients. She works with individuals in one-on-one and group settings, in addition to leading workshops and teaching Teleclasses. Her personal mantra is "you have one precious life, have a life that you love."

The Heros Journey

We talk about Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey paradigm and how it can apply to any type of story, not just Hobbit-type tales.

Productivity Tools for Writers

Today's podcast is all about software tools (desktop and web) that will help you be more productive, either by blocking your favorite (but non-productive websites) or by "time boxing" so you have time dedicated to writing.

Interview with Carla King: Adventure Writer & Indie Writer Pioneer

Carla King has two writing careers - one as a adventure travel writer and another as a self-publishing expert. The websites are www.CarlaKing.com and www.SelfPubBootCamp.com . Her books include the Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors 2015, Stories from Elsewhere: A Collection of Journeys on 2 and 3 Wheels, Motorcycling for Women: Beginner Bikes, Ireland: The Sacred and the Profane, and many more.