Happy Write Now

New episodes every Tuesday ~ Happy Write Now is the podcast for female 9-to-5ers that want to uplevel their mindset and write the book of their heart. This episode is inspired by the start of 2019, setting new year's resolutions, and making TIME for the life I want to lead by purposefully letting go of what is no longer a priority in my dream reality. This includes your social media accounts too! You can do anything, but not everything. Mentioned in this podcast episode: -The HB90 Planner by Sarra Cannon: https://etsy.me/2B8ZyIo -Ep 7 - Gratitude and Pain -Ep 6 - Social Media for Mindful Authors -Ep 2 - Perspective My self-study online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors, is closing. Gain access here: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join The Happy Story Bible is a packet of downloadable worksheets for you to print and use to explore your novel, characters, and worldbuilding. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp

New episodes of Happy Write Now coming every Tuesday! This podcast is for writers and authors looking to uplevel their mindset. Have you subscribed yet? If so, I'd love if you could share a review on your favorite podcast app. This episode has to do with masculine energy and feminine energy, AKA action and flow energy. Writing has a certain feeling depending on where you are in the process. This podcast explores these two distinct ideas and learning to respect them while you are drafting your novel or editing your book. Recent blog posts: -What Tony Robbins Taught Me About Writing: https://bit.ly/2raFgcW -How to Write a Book When You Have No Time: https://bit.ly/2QkLwNA To get free author tools (including the chapter and scene planner I use for my books), join my newsletter: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/join The Happy Story Bible is a packet of downloadable worksheets for you to print and use to explore your novel, characters, and worldbuilding. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/2ACVQXp My self-study online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors, is only available until December 2019. Gain access here: https://bit.ly/2KBJzHd

We have a unique episode today covering a Tony Robbins writing hack. This episode shares personal development advice questions that can be used to dive deep into the mindset of our fictional characters. If you thought these four character and personal development questions were helpful, you should consider purchasing the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/happy-story-bible The price of the HSB will be increasing next year, so buying it now locks you in on the price and ensures you get the next version at no additional cost. Thank you for listening today! If you enjoyed the show and found it helpful, I would appreciate if you would leave a review. About your podcast host: When she isn’t creating fantasy worlds, Rebecca Kelsey Sampson is helping 9-to-5ers finish their books through her podcast, author resources, and coaching programs. Her favorite creation was a collaboration with her husband, their son Jack. Find more from Rebecca on https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com and on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaksampson

Today we are discussing my personal thoughts on publishing and the true question you need to ask yourself about your publishing path - Are you able to be your own boss or do you want to focus more on the craft? Pondering Writing Retreat: https://www.instagram.com/ponderingwritingretreat/ Blog post mentioned: https://seths.blog/2015/03/pick-yourself-and-responsibility/ Cara Alwill Leyba: http://caraalwill.com/ About the author: When she isn’t creating fantasy worlds, Rebecca Kelsey Sampson is a marketing professional and community manager. Through Happy Write Now, she hosts a podcast, newsletter, online shop, and courses geared at helping authors succeed. Her favorite creation was a collaboration with her husband, their son Jack. To jump into her fictional worlds and learn about her author resources, visit RebeccaKSampson.com and follow her on social media @RebeccaKSampson.

Listen in if you want to learn more about our family journey, my writing history, and how cancer helped me learn how to be an author. One day soon, my son will be introducing his mom as an author at the career fair, and I can point to this year as the moment that got me there. Make a choice now, you have all within you to begin. Learn more about me and my work here: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com Buy the Happy Story Bible to help gain novel clarity: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/happy-story-bible The Social Media for Mindful Authors online course is live now, get $25 off with the code HWN7: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/social-media-for-authors Watch the You Are An Author chat where I originally shared this information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mNZgAkJHHM&t=1816s Resources and people mentioned: -National Novel Writing Month https://nanowrimo.org -Manifestation Babe by Kathrin Zenkina http://manifestationbabe.com/ -Style Your Mind by Cara Alwill Leyba http://caraalwill.com/ -Brittany Wang and her Plotter's Life Group https://www.authorbrittanywang.com/ -Bethany Atazadeh https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/ -Bruna Reis https://www.instagram.com/the_writers_journey/ -Pondering Writing Retreat https://www.instagram.com/ponderingwritingretreat/ -Micah Orth https://www.instagram.com/pondiros/ -Kristen Martin https://www.kristenmartinbooks.com/ -Kaila Walker http://thisiskaila.com/ -Dr. Angela E. Lauria https://www.theauthorincubator.com/

Before we get into podcast #7 - I have a message for you. Gratitude is a superpower. So is pain. Today's episode we discuss how understanding both sides of what you want and appreciating what you have helps guide your author goals and your career. If you don't know what your author aspirations are, you can't learn how to be an author because you will be following someone else's dreams and not gaining clarity on your own. Enroll in Social Media for Mindful Authors: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/social-media-for-authors GET $25 OFF with the code HWN7. Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join Get the password for my Author Freebies page and get free author tools: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/freebies Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Buy the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/shop Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Before we get into podcast #6 - I have a message for you. There is room for you wherever you want to go. In today's episode, we discuss the emotions that sprung to the surface when I revealed the topic of my online course, Social Media for Mindful Authors. It premieres on September 28th, learn more here: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/social-media-for-authors Every once in a while, I doubt what I'm doing because my voice takes me off the beaten path. Those voices came through and got me doubting if I should be sharing this advice at this point in my career. Was I successful enough to share this advice? This online course focuses on how social media aligns with your author goals and how to find those goals. If you don't know where you want to be, how do you know when you're there? I'm speaking to you, not the masses. I am working to help one person. I think that's important. Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join ->Grab the 22 Positive Affirmations for Authors freebie here: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/freebies Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Buy the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/shop Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Before we get into podcast #5 - I have a quote for you. "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James In today's episode, we discuss how to create a positive affirmation and how tying that affirmation to a trigger (whether it be drinking coffee or seeing an Angel Number) can help brainwash your subconscious to think of empowering thoughts regularly. This tool has helped change my life and I know it can for you too! Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join ->Grab the 22 Positive Affirmations for Authors freebie here: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/freebies Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Buy the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/shop Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Before I get into podcast #4 - I have a quote for you. “Today you are YOU, that is TRUER than true. There is NO ONE alive who is YOUER than YOU!” - Dr. Seuss Today's episode covers how I've both benefited from patience and times where I used patience as an excuse to remain stagnant and do busy work, rather than innovate my life. Including examples of my times as a blogger and attending the Disney Social Media Moms conference in Miami 2018. Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Buy the Happy Story Bible: https://www.rebeccaksampson.com/shop Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Before I get into podcast #3 of Happy Write Now - I have a quote for you today. “Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little.” - Holly Gerth. Today's episode covers how writers block actually has more to do with your self care and trying to force yourself into a box that you don't fit into. Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Take the Myer's Briggs personality test: https://16personalities.com Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Before I get into podcast #2 - I have a message for you. There is something you can learn from every experience and a growth mindset will take you far. Today's episode covers how every scenario in your life, even the bad ones, are a lesson to learn from. It can help you jump into your book, FINALLY, with the attention it needs. Pain can help you change your life for the better. More on my past and how becoming pregnant while unemployed and helping my family get through a year of cancer treatments changed my life: https://bit.ly/2MvMXXB Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeccaksampson Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust

Join the HWN newsletter: https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join -TRANSCRIPT- Before I get into podcast #1 - I have a message for you. Start before you are ready. That’s the only way to live. Welcome to the Happy Write Now podcast. I am your host Rebecca Kelsey Sampson, an authorpreneur, fantasy and personal development author, and marketer. When I joined the writing community I saw how difficult it was for writers to say out loud that they were an author. I witnessed first hand the limiting beliefs we were fueling into each other. Through Happy Write Now my mission is to help authors fight those beliefs, claim their personal power, and take charge of their journey - publishing deal or not. If gaining mindset advice for your author life sounds good for you, pull up a chair at the table. Wow! I am so excited the day is finally here. Welcome to episode one of HWN, AKA Happy Write Now. If we haven’t met before, my name is Rebecca and I’m passionate about helping authors claim their power. In this first episode, we are going to talk about Inspired Action. What does it mean and how can you jump in? Let’s start with an example. I’m taking inspired action today by recording this episode. I came up with the idea to expand my newsletter on mindset advice for authors into a podcast pretty much the second I hit send on my first email blast. But my ego got in the way. So did everyone around me! “Rebecca, are you serious? Another project?” And as someone that feels the drive to do more and think big every day, I occasionally get discouraged by the people in my life that tell me to slow down. I believe, temporarily, that I can’t do it all. And in some cases, those voices prove to be right. There have been things I needed to slow down on, but in those cases, I felt the relief immediately. As I paused certain projects over others, I knew it was the right thing to do instinctually. But slowing down never felt right for the HWN podcast. I’ve thought about this for weeks. Then I said screw it. I bought the mic, I wrote out a plan, and now here we are. Inspired Action is when an idea strikes you with such force that you can’t put it down. Even when you tell yourself not to do it, the thoughts creep back in. Then when you finally take the leap, you get that euphoric feeling that you know is right and you wish you had done it sooner. I’m feeling that right now. It was likely the feeling you had when you committed to your book idea, right? The sad thing is, that there are people that get those inklings throughout their life and they continuously ignore them. They feel those drives and listen instead to their fear and the voices outside of themselves and they let their dreams die. It hurts them, and they let that regret fester their whole lives. I don’t want you to be that person. You owe yourself that strength. It doesn’t always come easily. In fact, taking these leaps can often come with a lot of fear. But you don’t want to be on your deathbed thinking about the actions you never took. You don’t want to think that there was something bigger out there for you and that you never got to see what that was. So if there is something tickling at the back of your throat, wiggling in your brain, electrifying your heart… Do it as soon as possible. I’ll be rooting you on. Thank you so much for listening today. To get the most out of HWN, join the newsletter. It comes with author freebies and a Members Only page. Subscribe now at https://www.RebeccaKSampson.com/Join It will be linked in the show notes. If what you heard today resonated with you, please share this episode on social media. Take a screenshot right now and tag me on Instagram and Twitter. My username is @RebeccaKSampson. As you know, reviews help authors and that is no different here. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app to help spread the word. I’ll talk to you soon! Intro and outro music by: Ikson - Stardust