Are You A Shadow Artist?

In this inspiring Book Year Episode, Megan chats with Poet BeeLyn Naihiwet about her debut poetry book, Plenty. We dive in the how BeeLyn felt a calling to write this book that couldn't be ignored, what steps she took to create this collection, and how words have helped heal her in the process. This episode is for all writers, poets, and those looking to uncover their voice.  BeeLyn's book Plenty is now available for preorder. Do yourself a favor and order this book ASAP. It is so brilliant and you will be supporting a new writer in the process. Order here! BeeLyn Naihiwet is a Seattle-based Ethiopian-American poet who immigrated to the United States when she was ten. A mental health therapist by day, poet by night, she discovered poetry was her second language when she read Rumi in a Medieval Literature class. Most recently, she has studied poetry at the Hugo House in Seattle, as well as with Denver’s Lighthouse Writers instructor, Joy Roulier Sawyer. BeeLyn Naihiwet’s poetry appears or is forthcoming in Kweli Journal, The Halcyone, and Ginosko Journal. Connect with her @naihiwet on IG & Twitter. Are you longing to write your memoir in a year? Check out yourbookyear.com to begin the powerful process of writing your story. 

This was such an inspiring conversation with author Julia Cameron. We talk about the birth of her book, The Artist Way, the power of Morning Pages, and why sharing our voice matters more than ever! Julia even reads her poetry with us in this episode. You do not want to miss it!  Are you longing to write your memoir in a year? Check out yourbookyear.com to begin the powerful process of writing your story.  Check out more of Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/

Have you been longing to write a memoir or are currently in the process? Way to go! Writing a memoir is a brave task and I am asked all the time by writing clients about how to get started. I have created an ultimate memoir checklist episode for you that will give you all the keys to getting started.  Are you longing to write your memoir in a year? Check out yourbookyear.com to begin the powerful process of writing your story.   

One of the most common questions I get from from writing coaching clients is about writer's block. In this episode, I share the top causes of your writer's block and three actionable ways to bust through them. You don't have to stay where you are, you can release the words within you.  If you are loving this podcast, feel free to subscribe and review. We appreciate your support! Are you longing to write your memoir in a year? Check out yourbookyear.com to begin the powerful process of writing your story. 

Welcome to the Book Year Podcast! This episode, Are You A Shadow Artist, is about identifying ways that you have hidden your creative passions behind your work and productivity. Dive into this episode to see if you are a Shadow Artist and ways to come out of hiding to embrace your own voice and calling.  Be sure to subscribe and review the Book Year Podcast, share with your writer friends, and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes dropping weekly. Are you longing to write your memoir in a year? Check out yourbookyear.com to begin the powerful process of writing your story.