Worthy Writers Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Cover Design and Formatting with Karolina Wudniak
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karolina Wudniak is a Book Designer helping self-publishing authors turn manuscripts into books that can fly high. Karolina’s purpose is to make the...
Intentional Time Organization for Writing with Michelle Oucharek-Deo
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Oucharek-Deo is a Time Strategist, Author, Speaker Art/ Horticultural Therapist, Mother, Wife, Sister, and Entreprenuer. She wears many hats,...
Grounding Techniques to Enhance Storytelling with C.C. Tyler
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C.C. Tyler is a writing coach, developmental editor, and indie author passionate about helping storytellers achieve their creative goals. With a backg...
Trusting Your Inner Wisdom From Dreams with Megan Mary
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Mary is an international bestselling metaphysical author, dreamworker and host of the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast. She founded Inner...
Writing Memoirs & Healing with Hannah Wolfram
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Wolfram is a ghostwriter, editor, and trauma-informed book coach who is passionate about helping people tell their stories. She lives in the Un...
Moving Through Seasons of Creativity with Laurie Deveau
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Deveau is a voracious reader of all genres, and writer of fantasy and historical fiction.She started her writing career at an early age, enteri...
Positive Growth Arcs in Romance With Sue Brown-Moore
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Brown-Moore is the host of the Wanna Write Romance virtual conference. Sue is a sought-after book revision coach, and one of LA Weekly’s 15 Book...
Pt 3: Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author 1: Tina Capricorn Tina Capricorn writes sci-fi fantasy time travel romance. She has two books out currently, Shadowglass Time-Magic, Blood-Magi...
Do It Yourself Writing Retreats with Rhonda Douglas
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhonda Douglas is an award-winning poet and fiction author. She’s the host of The Resilient Writers Radio Show podcast for writers, and the creator ...
Pt 2: Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Worthy Writers! I've got a solo episode for you today where I read story excerpts from THREE different authors: Author 1: Catherine Larkin Catheri...
Reading Self-Published Stories With Kirsten McNeill
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Worthy Writers! I've got a solo episode for you today where I read story excerpts from THREE different authors: Author 1: C.H. Carter C.H. Carter ...
Change Your Mind to Change Your Reality With Kris Ashley
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Kris Ashley is a dynamic coach, author, speaker, podcast host, and television host with a passion for personal development. She has spent over t...
Unleash Your Writer Heart with Abigail Gazda
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart-centered entrepreneur, Abigail Gazda has transformed her passion for education into a full-time career as an author, publisher, and life coach. ...
Rise & Roar as a Writer With Heather LaFond
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather LaFond is an emerging thought leader on empowering women to stop playing small, kill limiting beliefs, and start leading kickass lives. After ...
Writing About Life Transitions & Faith With Caitlyn Mentzel
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlyn Mentzel is a full-time regulatory specialist in the food industry, and entrepreneur. She runs a marketing business with her husband of over 5 ...
Inspired Action for Writers & Coaches With Chris Williams
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Williams is the owner and founder of Shine Wellness LLC. A 7 figure woman owned company dedicated to empowering women coaches + wellness profess...
Kindness to Your Writer Self With Gina Sachs
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Sachs is a stay at home mama who felt that she was losing herself to her roles at home so she set out to find something of her own, separate from...
Creative Flow & the Power of Writers With Laura Westman
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Westman is an ontological coach and multifaceted creative who cares deeply about creative joy. She is the author of How to Be Creative in the Ag...
Learning to Be a Brave Writer With Sylvia Bourgeois
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia is a pragmatic nature lover, a mum of two genuinely hilarious young men, an unapologetic capitalist, a competitive fisherman (as in, “I must ...
Hog Farming & Memoir Writing With Brigitte Franzen
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Brigitte Franzen – Born, raised, and educated in Germany. 1978: Interning on a family-owned livestock farm in Illinois led to a job offer that ...
World-building & Editing Fantasy Novels With Genevieve Clovis
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Genevieve Clovis is a self-proclaimed story gremlin. She is a speculative fiction author, editor, writing coach, and owner of second-hand bookstore, C...
Time Management & Writing Drafts With Daria White Osah
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting off as a sweet romance writer, Daria branched out in 2020 with books in cozy mystery and Christian fiction. She even has nonfiction titles in...
Publishing Fairytale Retellings With C.H. Carter
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
C.H. Carter is a fantasy author with a lifelong love of the genre in all its forms. In middle school, she wrote a fan letter to Tamora Pierce and rece...
Being an Accomplist Writer With Jen Anderson
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Anderson is a freelance writer and recovering perfectionist. She has improved her mental and physical health by letting go of perfectionism. She s...
Navigating Writing Multiple Genres With Madeline Nixon
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madeline Nixon has been a dog walker, a nanny, a baker, a shoe saleswoman, a chocolatier, and an editor, but the title she’s most fond of is author....
Budgets, Book Funnels, & Being a Writer With Sarah Nicole Nadler
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sarah – some know her as a money coach, others as an award-winning author, or InvestHER. She sees herself as a girl who dreamed of a life fille...
Creativity, NLP, & Inner Writing Life With Beth Barany
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, master neurolinguistic programming practitioner, and certified creativity coach for writers. She’s also an...
Accidentally Becoming a Writer With Leigh Lincoln
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provoke...
Gently Overcoming Perfectionism as a Writer With Nanci Reed
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a Heart-Guided Clarity & Alignment Mentor, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Teacher, and Pilates Instructor, Nanci supports successful, empathic, and...
Emotional Literacy & the Writing Process With Amira Sookram
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Amira Sookram, the creator of a realm for emotional wellness. As the author of ‘Guilt Free Goals,’ she wove the wisdom from her degree in Hea...
Mystery & Crime Writing With Caroline Taylor
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CAROLINE TAYLOR is a novelist and short-story writer who grew up in the mountain west and traveled widely, including a brief stint in the Foreign Serv...
Write It Scared With Certified Book Coach Stacy Frazer
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Frazer is a formerly repressed creative soul turned fiction writer and Author Accelerator certified book coach. Her mission, as per the About Pa...
Following Creative Intuition With Laura Hoorweg
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to welcome Laura to the podcast! Laura is an international Spiritual Counsellor and Clairvoyant Medium. She has a laser like way of s...
When You Write, You're a Writer With Elle Turner
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the wonderful Elle Turner and I as we chat about her writing experiences! She is an Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Mentor. She helps...
The Sunflower of Poetry Writing With Ally Loyns
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you, Ally, for bringing your vibrant personality to the podcast. She is a poet & author from Winnipeg, Manitoba. One of her main goals with...
Purpose & Celebration as a Writer With Alyssa Rodriguez
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Alyssa Rodriguez, to the podcast! She is an alignment coach who knows her purpose is to help people experience their WHY with fiery convictio...
Patience & Inspirational Writing With Nicole Spindler
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we welcome Nicole Spindler – writer, public speaker, learning & development enthusiast, and lover of all things Pittsburgh...
Stacking Helpful Habits as a Writer With Marilyn R. Wilson
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a wonderful conversation with Marilyn R. Wilson, a freelance writer, published author, speaker, and editor with a passion for interviewing. Her...
Writing Women's Fiction With Dani J. Norwell
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My first guest of season 3 is Dani J. Norwell *triumphant horn sound* We dive into learning all about her and sharing advice for finding your purpose ...
Reading Self-Published Fiction with Kirsten McNeill
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5…4…3…2…1… And we’re back! The Worthy Writers Podcast has been reborn for season 3. It’s always nice to have a break from creative ventu...
Worthy Writers Podcast
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Worthy Writers Podcast - a place of sunflower sunshine, passionate creativity, and unbridled confidence.
You Are a Worthy Writer with Kirsten McNeill
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is bittersweet to say that today is the last episode of Season 2 on the podcast – don’t worry, I’ll be back February 1st, 2024. Thank you so ...
Inclusivity Writing + Mom Life With Cathrine Swift
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm thrilled to chat with author Cathrine Swift about the art of character development & inclusivity. Cathrine explains her process of o...
Universal Laws of Writing With Shelley Settles
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I spoke with Shelley Settles, an author who writes both fiction and nonfiction books. We discussed how Shelley first got into writing...
Marketing Your Book With Amanda Jaeger
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is marketing more exhausting than writing itself? Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amanda Jaeger, a psychological thriller author, where we ...
Defining a Worthy Writer with D.C. Cook
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with fellow indie author and co-owner of the Worthy Writers Nook Facebook Group, D.C. Cook, about navigating self-worth and co...
Intentional Writing for Yourself with Aija Louise
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The art of writing is a deeply personal journey, and every writer faces the decision of what to keep private and what to share with the world. So, whe...
Writing Christian Fiction with Kaitlyn King
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with YA fantasy author Kaitlyn King. Starting her writing journey as a teen, Kaitlyn transformed her p...
Speculative Fiction Writing with M.J. Foley
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting MJ Foley, who transitioned from an ER career to becoming a fiction writer. With her recent debut novel, "T...
Writing Motivation With Emma-Louise Smith
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm delighted to sit down with Emma-Louise Smith, a passionate writer from the UK, with a flair for horror, thriller, and ...
Surviving Writer's Burnout with Sarina Langer
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt drained by your own passion for writing? You're not alone! In this episode, we're joined by the talented Sarina Langer, an epic fan...
Rejection on Your Writing Journey with A.W. Mason
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, A.W. Mason knows a thing or two about facing rejection and turning it into success. This dark fiction writer braved numerous rejectio...
Beating Criticism + Writer's Block With Aluko Deborah J.B.
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m visiting with Aluko Deborah J.B., law student and creative writer. She loves to write to help people find motivation and work on their wel...
Book Conventions with Brittany Putzer
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about juggling two different writing moods? Today, Brittany Putzer shares how she dances between sweet YA tales and the spicy 18+ storie...
Removing Writing Roadblocks with Angela Cairns
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have the pleasure of hosting Angela Cairns, an accomplished women's fiction writer and the brilliant mind behind the "Ellie Rose" ser...
Building a Writing Community with Winnie Tataw
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Winnie Tataw, a five-time self-published author and the founder of Win's Books. Winnie...
The Importance of Editing with J.R. Mason
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of self-publishing with the brilliant author, J.R. Mason. She is the author of the popular Confess...
Handling Feedback with Rietta Boksha
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rietta Boksha, a talented writer who shares her personal journey through the highs and lows of wr...
Sustainable Storytelling with Chelsea Pennington
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of sustainable storytelling? In this episode, we're thrilled to have the amazing Chelsea Pennington, the author behind the holiday roma...
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Lilian Sue
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're excited to have Lilian Sue, a PR Coach and Publicist who specializes in empowering authors. Lilian talks about the most co...
Building a Confident Mind with T.L. Brown
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Tracy Brown, a published author who writes under T.L. Brown. Tracy walks us through her approach to building confidence...
A Mental Health Journey with Grace Phillips
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm thrilled to host a special guest, Grace Phillips, all the way from Indianapolis. Grace shared her personal story of using wri...
Imposter Syndrome with Havelah McLat
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Havelah, a talented writer who opens up about her writing journey, starting from her early da...
Perfection is an Illusion With Sarina Langer
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with fantasy author Sarina Langer. Sarina talks about what it’s like to have critique partners and beta readers give feedbac...
Law of Attraction With Arabella Federico
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the Law of Attraction but don’t understand what it is? In this episode, we have guest Arabella K. Federico explain how she incorpo...
Angels + Demons With L Becker
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a special guest, L Becker. She's a Fantasy Romance author with a 5-year plan to create her entire Shadowgate Series. Pro t...
Self-Discovery + Romance With Emily Craig
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have our first guest and romance writer, Emily Craig. Listen on Spotify or whatever your favourite streaming platform is! Emily ...
What is a Worthy Writer?
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Worthy Writer’s Podcast! In this episode, I speak on what makes a worthy writer, what our inner critic whispers which affects our mood,...
EP10 Elzevera Albada Jelgersma
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Self-Editing Coach & Podcaster Elzevera Albada Jelgersma My community of writer and reader friends is incredible and always growing. Connecting wi...
EP9 Stephanie B Whitfield
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
YA Fantasy & Romance Author Stephanie B Whitfield I’m so lucky to hear her story, which started out with discouragement. Then, she found her ins...
EP8 Worthy Ideas Are Special & Unique
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Writing Myth: Worthy Ideas Are Special & Unique Episode eight, exploring the sentiment that worthy ideas are special & unique, may just be...
EP7 Writing Strength From Within
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing Strength From Within was a powerful experience. Even though it wasn’t the first one I ever tried to write, it was the first one that really ...
EP6 What is a Debut Novel?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Though the title of this is “what is a debut novel?”, the inspiration comes from a writing myth that a debut novel is a writer’s first novel. I ...
EP5 Writing My First Novel
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing my first novel was tough, especially when I went through all this trouble just to cast it aside with no chance of publishing it. I think the i...
EP4 Real Writers Find Writing Easy
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is this myth that real writers find writing easy? In today’s episode, I explore why this is a false statement and why the phrase “real writer...
EP3 My Childhood Writings
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were my childhood writings good? No. But that’s okay! I’ve been writing since I was seven years old. That was decades ago. I’ve learned so much ...
EP2 Writing is a Solitary Activity
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing is a solitary activity? I don’t think so! I’m ready to break down the barriers stopping us in our writing lives because of the fear these ...
EP1 My Favourite Childhood Books
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s officially kick off the Worthy Writers Podcast with a look into the inspiration from my favourite childhood books. Explore the influences of m...
Podcast Introduction: About Kirsten McNeill
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Worthy Writers Podcast with Kirsten McNeill! I've wanted to start a podcast for a long time, but I wasn't sure if I had the time or the...