Yet Podcast - Episode 38 Review the books you love! What if I told you there was one action you could take that would cost you less than 5 minutes and very little energy, but would make a world of difference for someone else? Would you do it? Imagine pouring yourself into something for a year or longer, releasing it out into the world, only to have it get crickets - no responses at all! Sadly, this is what many authors experience, but it doesn't have to be that way. How many books have you read ...
Nov 19, 2024•18 min
Yet Podcast Episode 37 This week on the Yet podcast I sat down with author Katie Galvin to discuss her writing journey. After working on her legal thriller for 8 years, Katie is now in the process of building an agent list to query her work. She shares that in her experience, how a story begins isn't always how it will end, but that it's incredibly important to stay true to your story. Katie's always been artistic, starting off in musical theater and falling in love with the art of storytelling....
Nov 11, 2024•31 min
Yet Podcast Episode 36 This week I sat down with author Nathaniel Chaney. Nathaniel has been writing for over a decade, focusing primarily on fantasy and sci-fi novels. He wrote short stories in high school and college, but his writing journey really started to take off after finding inspiration during a long motorcycle trip. At age 27, he decided he wanted to take his writing seriously, so he started writing it during his lunch breaks. He jumped in with little knowledge or planning, but with an...
Nov 04, 2024•27 min
Yet Podcast Episode 35 Reasons not to write your book It's been said that 80% of Americans say they want to write a book, but only about 1% ever actually do. I'm no math major, but those stats lead me to believe that lots of would-be authors have stories to tell that never make it to seeing the light of day. I think it's time we change that. There are many reasons NOT to write your book, and in this mini-series, I'm going to focus on three that I believe are common among many writers. *Spoiler a...
Oct 30, 2024•18 min
Yet Podcast Episode 34 Reasons not to write your book It's been said that 80% of Americans say they want to write a book, but only about 1% ever actually do. I'm no math major, but those stats lead me to believe that lots of would-be authors have stories to tell that never make it to seeing the light of day. I think it's time we change that. There are many reasons NOT to write your book, and in this mini-series, I'm going to focus on three that I believe are common among many writers. *Spoiler a...
Oct 29, 2024•18 min
Yet Podcast Episode 33 Reasons not to write your book It's been said that 80% of Americans say they want to write a book, but only about 1% ever actually do. I'm no math major, but those stats lead me to believe that lots of would-be authors have stories to tell that never make it to seeing the light of day. I think it's time we change that. There are many reasons NOT to write your book, and in this mini-series, I'm going to focus on three that I believe are common among many writers. *Spoiler a...
Oct 28, 2024•23 min
Coming Monday, October 28: Bad Reasons not to write your book It's been said that 80% of Americans say they want to write a book, but only about 1% ever actually do. I'm no math major, but those stats lead me to believe that lots of would-be authors have stories to tell that never make it to seeing the light of day. I think it's time we change that. There are many reasons NOT to write your book, and in this mini-series, I'm going to focus on three that I believe are common among many writers. *S...
Oct 25, 2024•49 sec
Yet Podcast Episode 32 On this short episode I discuss the importance of doing what you love, and how that can sometimes yield unexpected results. From writing the first draft to finding beta readers to publishing to marketing, it's easy to get caught up in "hustle culture" and get quickly overwhelmed. The book you're writing can quickly turn into a job, a chore. It can very quickly become....not fun. The business you're building can turn into all work and no play. Your marketing efforts can ver...
Oct 21, 2024•9 min
Yet Podcast Episode 31 This week on the podcast, my guest is lifelong reader and self-proclaimed "nerd from way back," author Don Mewha. Don began writing several years ago, has published his first novel Bishop's Crossing , with more books on the way! Bishop's Crossing was rejected 86 times before it was finally picked up and published. Don's advice to new writers is to "get good at" facing rejection, because in the world of writing it's bound to happen. After being rejected so many times, he wa...
Oct 14, 2024•33 min
Yet Podcast Episode 30 On this week's episode, I'm celebrating a huge milestone with episode 30! I read recently that 90% of podcasts never make it past 3 episodes, so I am incredibly thankful to find myself among the 10% who have decided to keep going. Speaking of celebrating milestones...If you are a writer, a creative, an entrepreneur or any type of goal-setter, it is critical to celebrate the achievements you make, even the small ones. There's a reason why in life we celebrate big moments li...
Oct 07, 2024•18 min
Yet Podcast Episode 29 This week on the podcast, I interviewed a retired 20+ year stay at home mom turned empty nester, turned self-published author Carol Wyllie. Carol thought she would jump right into writing when she became an empty nester, but things took a detour when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Carol’s been a lifetime writer and has always dreamt of writing and publishing books. After her dream of raising a family had come true, she shifted her focus to writing full time. When he...
Sep 30, 2024•33 min
***BONUS mini episode*** I want to share a quick word of encouragement in case you're feeling stretched thin, burnt out, or discouraged. Why do you compare yourself to other people? Why do you spend so much energy lamenting what you've yet to accomplish, where you've failed, how far behind you think you are? Have you ever considered that maybe you're right on schedule ? Maybe you're right where you're supposed to be. This season, this moment that you're in - what if you're just meant to persever...
Sep 28, 2024•2 min
Over the course of your life, how many great ideas do you think you’ve had, and subsequently lost? One hundred? One thousand? One million? Capturing your ideas can help you stave off writer’s block by providing you a deep well of ideas from which to draw in the times you need them most. Sometimes when you sit down to write, you’re full of inspiration and the ideas are free-flowing. In those moments, the book, as they say, “writes itself.” Sometimes, though, that just isn’t the case. Sometimes yo...
Sep 23, 2024•12 min
On this week's episode, I sat down with author Lori Alspaugh aka Lore Wren. **Lori's first time EVER saying "I'm an author" happened while recording this episode*** What a cool honor it was to be a part of that moment! A mom and long-time writer, Lori has spent so much her time and energy helping others. Recently, though, she asked herself, "What do I want to do?" Humans have long searched the night sky and come away with inspiration and great stories. Through a series of catalyst moments, Lori ...
Sep 16, 2024•26 min
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the pressure to create high-quality content, market yourself effectively, and maintain a strong online presence can be overwhelming. As a writer, creative professional, or business owner, it’s easy to experience burnout and feel like your efforts are never enough. In the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Yet Podcast, host T.C. Burr explores the critical importance of giving yourself grace and integrating restful rhythms into your life. This episode emphasiz...
Sep 10, 2024•21 min
I had so much fun during season 1 that I decided to do it all over again! If you're a writer, podcaster, entrepreneur - or someone who wants to be one of these things - this podcast is for you! I can't wait to bring you more stories, encouragements, tips and ideas to help you get started and keep going! Don't sit on your dream, goal or idea any longer. The world needs what you have to offer, and today's a great day to get started. Because it's not that you haven't done it - it's just that you ha...
Aug 26, 2024•2 min
On this episode I sat down with author and digital marketer Valerie Morris. Valerie has owned her digital marketing agency for years, and after giving similar advice to many of her clients, she decided to capture her expertise in one place. Valerie's book We're All Ears helps equips readers with the tools and information they need to increase their impact, influence, and success in a noisy digital world. After publishing her book, Valerie began to help other authors, too. Leveraging her experien...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min
Welcome to another episode of the Yet podcast! Join me for a fun conversation about marketing & visibility with Content Copywriter, podcast host, and entrepreneur Emily Aborn. As a kid Emily always wanted to write, and even before her entrepreneurial journey began, she found herself gravitating toward the writing aspect of her various jobs. Her work now revolves around bringing messages to life for small business owners, helping with SEO website copywriting , blogging, content strategy , and...
Jul 08, 2024•45 min
In many sports, halftime represents a pivotal, important moment in the game. It isn't the moment that is most discussed by spectators or analysts, but it can be the deciding factor between victory and defeat. Have you set out on a big goal? Maybe you've finished the first draft of your book, or you've gotten a big chunk of your word count finished. Perhaps it's time for you to make some halftime adjustments? Halftime allows you to: Step away from the field of competition for a moment Get repleni...
Jul 02, 2024•4 min
You’ve probably had one of these moments before. You sit down for a writing session, and it feels like the words are just flowing freely from your keyboard. Characters come to life, scenes and worlds and dialogues are vivid and compelling. The story is taking on a beautiful shape right before your eyes. Your fingers fly over the keys with adeptness and agility, seemingly taking on a mind and life all their own. Those moments are amazing. But for me, they’re also somewhat rare . If you’ve been wr...
Jul 01, 2024•16 min
Are you someone who likes to have a plan? Maybe in your house or office, everything has its place and order reigns supreme. You chart out the route you take on vacation, knowing every food and gas stop you'll take along the way. You may be a plotter . The benefits of plotting - writing a book outline - are many, but on this episode I highlight just a few. Or maybe you love working with a blank canvas. You think the best adventures are those that are unstructured, unplanned. Does the idea of a wr...
Jun 24, 2024•14 min
On this episode I sat down with Elle Richmond, author of the upcoming novel The Miracle of Monsters . Listen as Elle describes her writing journey that started years ago, but was kicked into high gear when she received some tough love and accountability from those closest to her. Indeed, Elle says that her primary love language is accountability. Elle and I discuss her writing process (she's a plotter ), the writing tool she loves most ( Scrivener ), and her friendship / workshops / pact with fe...
Jun 10, 2024•31 min
Join me on this special, unedited episode of the podcast as I dive deep into my personal journey of writing my first novel. In this stripped-down and inspiring update, I share how I overcame the fear and obstacles that threatened to derail my dream of becoming an author. Celebrate with me as I recount the exhilarating moment of completing my first draft and discuss the crucial role of creating an outline—whether it's done before you write or applied retroactively. Aspiring writers and new author...
Jun 03, 2024•13 min
Check out this episode, full of encouragement & wisdom from @pm_vance_writes On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with attorney, U.S. Coast Guard reserve officer, and author Paula Vance to discuss her upcoming book Game , the first installment in the coming-of-age Silver Gilt fiction trilogy. On this episode Paula and I discuss her deep love of writing that spans back to her childhood, and the love of her mother that has been a driving force in the work she's creating. Listen as Paula ...
May 20, 2024•34 min
On this inspiring episode, author Kim Mosiman shares her story of finding health and happiness in the midst of her "second act." Kim is a certified nutritionist, personal trainer and life coach who owned a challenge gym for 7 years, helping thousands of people improve their health. When she closed her business in 2017, she thought she was ready to retire and fade away into the sunset. But God had other plans. A long-time journaler, Kim documented her journey as she worked to reclaim her health a...
May 06, 2024•31 min
On this episode, I sat down with author Drew Westerly to discuss the fulfillment of her lifelong dream, to write a novel. She's working on her debut novel - the first in a series - The Texture of Grass, with a goal to finish in 2024. Drew grew up in a rural farming community, and spent her childhood living adventures vicariously through characters like Anne Shirley, Kristy Thomas and others she read about in books. The public library was only a short bike ride away and she spent many years after...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min
Do you ever feel like you don’t have time to write your book, work on your business, or chase your dream? On this short, powerful episode I discussed the hidden time that exists in all of our schedules, if we know where to look for it. How can we maximize this time to make progress toward our goals? By recognizing where this hidden time exists and pre-planning tasks that can fit into these time blocks, we can set ourselves up for major success and progress. And those little tasks can really add ...
Apr 01, 2024•8 min
When it comes to our goals, we all want to find success. To achieve the big thing we set out to do, whether it's to finally write the book, pursue the business idea, or lose the weight and get healthy. But on the path to achieving any significant goal, you'll never get to success without first making progress. And - at least in my case - when I start making progress, it's often then that the enemies of progress rear their ugly heads. On this episode I discuss the 4 biggest enemies of progress I'...
Mar 25, 2024•20 min
On this episode I sat down with Nathan Mills from Beyond the Guitar. You'll love the energy and encouragement he brings. Nathan is an accomplished musician, having played guitar most of his life. A self-proclaimed nerd at heart, years ago he started posting short video covers on Vine - remember Vine? - then on Youtube. These were short clips, featuring music from movies and video games. Now he runs a successful online business, teaching thousands to master their instruments. He's also completely...
Mar 18, 2024•39 min
@paixrva has taken the local coffee scene by storm in Richmond, VA. On this episode, I sat down with co-owner Danny Hodge to discuss how his dream of opening a coffee shop has become a reality. It wasn't the path he started down. Like many of us, Danny had been following a traditional path - go to school, get the grades, find a job. But when he started working as a barista as a teenager, he fell in love with it - and not just the coffee. He loved the way it brought people together. So he asked h...
Mar 11, 2024•30 min
