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.”
Writers Groups and Podcasting with Britt Mooney
In this episode of Writers Chat, Britt discusses how his writing group decided to do a collaborative podcast, Brew and Ink. He also shares some technical parts of hosting a podcast, and gives great tips for writers wanting to start a podcast. If you’ve thought about starting a podcast or are curious about the work (and fun) that it takes to be a successful podcast, be sure to check out this week’s episode.
Watch the August 18th replay.
Never Too Late to Break Into Publishing with Deborah Coty
Deborah is an award-winning author and motivational speaker. In this episode she shares her writing journey as a “late bloomer”. While juggling two careers (orthopedic occupational therapist and piano teacher) While in a waiting room, Deb saw an ad in a magazine for a writing contest which put the desire in her heart to begin a writing career at the age of 45. Her story is funny, light hearted, and encouraging. Deb is a great reminder that it is never too late to try and succeed at something new. Check out this week’s show and be encouraged.
Watch the August 25th replay.
Bios
Debora M. Coty is a motivational speaker, newspaper columnist and multiple award- winning author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed inspirational series, currently with more than 1.2 million books copies sold in multiple languages worldwide. She joins us today on Writers Chat to talk about her writing journey. A “late bloomer,” Deb began her professional writing journey at age 45, while juggling duo careers as an orthopedic occupational therapist and piano teacher. Deb is a tennis addict, hiking enthusiast and choco-athlete (the step beyond chocoholic; means she exercises just so she can eat more chocolate). She lives, loves and laughs in central Florida with her longsuffering husband of 40+ years, two grown children and five precocious grandpals. Join Debora’s fun-loving community of BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever) at www.DeborahCoty.com
MB “Britt” Mooney, a hybrid author of Christian nonfiction and Fantasy Fiction, joins us today to talk about combining writers groups with podcasting. Britt and writer Steven Faletti are the creative minds behind the Brew and Ink podcast which creates stories based on audience feedback. In this episode, Britt talks about the collaborative Brew and Ink podcast, covers a few technical aspects of hosting a podcast, and shares advice and tips for writers who want to get into podcasting. Britt is also a church planter who works bi-vocationally at a missional coffee company. He is married to the amazing Becca; they and their three amazing kids go on many adventures in the Atlanta, GA area. Find out more about the Brew and Ink podcast at https://www.facebook.com/BrewandInk/
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.
Additionally, you can grow your network and add to the conversation by joining our Writers Chat Facebook Group.