Writers Chat Recap for September Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

The Art of Listening For Writers with Cherrilynn Bisbano

We all know what it is like to talk to someone and based on their body language we know they aren’t listening at all. In this week’s episode Cherrilynn shares with how we can improve our skills as reflective listeners. She discusses what our eye contact, micro expressions, and body language says to the person speaking. 

Watch the September 10^th replay

For more tips and resources, see this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

Bio

Cherrilynn Bisbano is the owner of The Write Proposal, the managing editor for Almost an Author, and is an experienced speaker and teacher. She has written articles for several magazines and was a contributor to many books like Chicken Soup for the Soul. She loves Christ, chocolate, and cats.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Updates with Tracy Crump

Tracy has contributed 22 stories and is a voice of experience when it comes to writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul. If you have ever thought of submitting a story to them, this is the episode for you. Tracy shares her Top Five Tips for entering a story to this popular publication, for example, you need a powerful conclusion with a lesson learned, a positive change, or a payoff. Maybe Chicken Soup for the Soul is the right place for your stories.        

Watch the September 17th replay.   

For more information and Tracy’s Top 5 Tips, check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

Bio

Tracy Crump has written 22 stories for Chicken Soup for the Soul, and articles and devotions for a few other magazines like Focus on the Family, ParentLife, and Mature Living. Her course in Serious Writer Academy on writing for Chicken Soup is quite popular. Her most important job is being Grandma to the world’s most adorable grandchildren. You can contact Tracy at www.TracyCrump.com or www.WriteLifeWorkshops.com

Marketing Strategies with Bethany Jett

Does marketing trip you up? In this episode, Bethany is joined by surprise co-host Michelle Medlock Adams to lay out smooth ideas for marketing. They give tailored advice to Dory Oda, Josephine Massaro, and Amanda Ellis Flinn in this jam packed strategy session. Even though this strategy session was geared to these three women, there are numerous takeaways that are sure to get your marketing juices flowing.

Watch the September 24^th replay

For more tips and resources, check out this week’s Show Notes and Live Discussion.

JOIN US!

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET on Zoom. Here’s the permanent Zoom room link. 

Participants mute their audio and video during the filming then we open up the room for anyone who wishes to participate with our guests. The “After Party” is fifteen-minutes of off-the-record sharing and conversation.

Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Writers Chat Facebook Group.