The Obsessed Writer

018 Sharon Woodhouse Takes The Obsessed Writer Questionnaire

Join Sharon Woodhouse as she takes on The Obsessed Writer Questionnaire, inspired by James Lipton's iconic questions from Inside the Actor's Studio. Dive into Sharon's creative mind as she answers thought-provoking questions that reveal her writing passions, quirks and inspirations. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the life of a truly obsessed writer. Don’t miss it! Here's where you can find Sharon: Conspire Creative [https://www.conspirecreative.com/] Sharon's Substack [https://substack.com/@conspirecreative]

017 The Entrepreneurial Mindset That Keeps Authors Profitable (Yes, Even in Changing Times)

The publishing industry isn't what it was a year ago. Or 6 years ago. Or when Sharon Woodhouse started in publishing over 30 years ago. It's better. Because now? Those industry "gatekeepers" are sweating. Big publishers are scrambling to figure out their business models. And authors who think like entrepreneurs are making more money than ever. In this episode, Sharon breaks down what she's learned from 30+ years of watching authors succeed (and fail) at building sustainable businesses around their books.  You'll hear: • The daily habit that actually sells books (most authors hate it - but it works)  • Why the "messy middle" of publishing is your biggest opportunity  • A dead-simple framework for knowing if your marketing is actually worth your time  • The "defensive entrepreneurship" strategy that turns your book into reliable revenue Plus, Sharon shares why she's giving herself exactly one year to prove her own methodology works - or she's leaving publishing forever. (Yeah, she went there.) Sharon's new book "The Profitable Author: 1001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books" is available now at profitableauthorbook.com [https://www.profitableauthorbook.com/] Here's where you can find Sharon: Conspire Creative [https://www.conspirecreative.com/] Sharon's Substack [https://substack.com/@conspirecreative]

016 Prerna Malik Takes The Obsessed Writer Questionnaire

Join Prerna Malik [https://contentbistro.com/] as she takes on The Obsessed Writer Questionnaire, inspired by James Lipton's iconic questions from Inside the Actor's Studio. Dive into Prerna's creative mind as she answers thought-provoking questions that reveal her writing passions, quirks and inspirations. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the life of a truly obsessed writer. Don’t miss it! You can find Prerna in all the places: • Her website Content Bistro [https://contentbistro.com/] • On IG [https://www.instagram.com/contentbistro/] • On LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernamalik/]

015 How to Write 100K Words a Week the Prerna Malik Way (No Burnout Included)

New year, new you? Not so fast. Before you fall for the same old "write more, hustle harder" advice, check out the first interview of 2025. Our guest is Prerna Malik - a writer who's figured out sustainable, high-output productivity. We're talking 100,000 words per week. Consistently. And she does it while running a thriving business (Content Bistro) and nurturing her family life. How is this possible? In this episode, Prerna shares the mindset shifts, productivity systems, and strategic decisions that allow her to maintain sky-high writing output... without sacrificing her wellbeing in the new year. This is sooo NOT your typical productivity content. Prerna reveals the rest-based rhythms, strategic planning, and tools that helped her (and her clients) become intentionally profitable. Whether you're looking to turn your writing into a full-time gig in 2025 or want to level up your output without burning out, you're going to want to take notes. Prerna redefines what's possible in creative entrepreneurship. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about writing goals and productivity. This episode is a must-listen to kick off your most prolific year yet. You can find Prerna in all the places: • Her website Content Bistro [https://contentbistro.com/] • On IG [https://www.instagram.com/contentbistro/] • On LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernamalik/]

014 2025: The 3-Step Process That Got Me Excited About the New Year (When I Didn't Feel Like It)

If you've ever found yourself dreading the annual ritual of goal-setting and vision planning, this episode of The Obsessed Writer podcast is for you.  Host Jessica Noel is getting refreshingly candid about her own struggles with getting excited for the new year - even though she's typically a self-proclaimed 'goal-setting person.' In a surprising twist, Jessica shares how she found herself feeling downright apathetic about the process in 2024. Rather than forcing it, she decided to take a step back and get real about the problems she wanted to solve and the skills she wanted to build on in 2025. What emerged was a unique 3-step approach that reignited Jessica's passion and allowed her to approach the new year with intention - without the usual goal-setting angst.