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			<title><![CDATA[I Tried Stephen King's Daily Writing Routine]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[I Tried Stephen King's Daily Writing Routine]]></itunes:title>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[(Here's what I learned)]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>K.J. Here! I recently tried Stephen King's writing routine to see if I could break through my writer's block and get inspired, here's what worked, what didn't, and my experience overall.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🚨Who Stephen King is and why his routine matters</p><br><p>📢 How treating our writing practice like working out helps productivity and creativity</p><br><p>✍️ Why putting an emphasis on physical well-being is essential for work/life balance and avoiding burnout</p><br><p>💡 PLUS: Final thoughts on the routine and whether or not I'll use it long term</p><br><p><br></p><p>🎧 What part of this routine stood out the most to you? Would you ever try this routine out for yourself?👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#stephenking #stephenkingonwriting #stephenkingroutine #stephenkingwritingtips #stephenkingbooks #Pen2Plot #writingislife #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #writingchallenge</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>K.J. Here! I recently tried Stephen King's writing routine to see if I could break through my writer's block and get inspired, here's what worked, what didn't, and my experience overall.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🚨Who Stephen King is and why his routine matters</p><br><p>📢 How treating our writing practice like working out helps productivity and creativity</p><br><p>✍️ Why putting an emphasis on physical well-being is essential for work/life balance and avoiding burnout</p><br><p>💡 PLUS: Final thoughts on the routine and whether or not I'll use it long term</p><br><p><br></p><p>🎧 What part of this routine stood out the most to you? Would you ever try this routine out for yourself?👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#stephenking #stephenkingonwriting #stephenkingroutine #stephenkingwritingtips #stephenkingbooks #Pen2Plot #writingislife #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #writingchallenge</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>🔥2025 is a dumpster fire...you should still write your novel!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>2025 has been a pretty confusing year for storytellers, considering A.I. advancements in the creative space, leaving many people asking themselves, "Does my story matter anymore?...should I even bother?"</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🚨Why now is the best time to start/complete your work!</p><br><p>📢 How writing your novel is an act of rebellion!</p><br><p>✍️ Overcoming creative guilt and how to take ownership of your writing time </p><br><p>💡 PLUS: What human creativity does that A.I. simply can't recreate</p><br><p><br></p><p>🎧 What's the greatest obstacle holding you back from finishing your novel this year?👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #impostersyndrome #innercritic #writingislife #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #dumpsterfire  #writingchallenge</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How to Write a Book Blurb in Two Sentences (Writing Advice)</title>
			<itunes:title>How to Write a Book Blurb in Two Sentences (Writing Advice)</itunes:title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>"So, what's your book about?" Most writers have a love/hate relationship with this question. In this episode, KJ offers practical examples for whipping up an elevator-pitch-style summary of any story…in only two sentences.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🪝 The hook, retention, reward method of developing an engaging summary </p><br><p>✍️ What key descriptive elements to include/exclude to create maximum intrigue and appeal to your audience</p><br><p>💡 PLUS: use this two-sentence summary structure for more than just an elevator pitch</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨📝Here's the template! Use this to quickly come up with impactful blurbs that get readers begging to know more!⬇️</p><br><p>A&nbsp;<strong><em>[genre]</em></strong>&nbsp;novel about a&nbsp;<strong><em>[very short description of your character's key attributes + inciting incident]</em></strong>. She/he/they then must&nbsp;<strong><em>[the central conflict/character's mission] or [the results of failure/the alternative destiny]</em></strong>.</p><br><p>🎧 Will you use this 2-sentence book blurb to summarize your novel? If so, share the results in the comments!👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #characterbuilding #characterdevelopment #writingtechnique #writingchallenge #characteranalysis </p><br><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>0:38 - In Today's Episode</p><p>1:09 - The Dreaded Question</p><p>1:44 - Hook, Retention, Reward</p><p>02:59 - Summary Template</p><p>03:50 - Personal Example</p><p>04:27 - Mainstream Example</p><p>05:12 - Other Template Uses</p><p>05:52 - Outro</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>"So, what's your book about?" Most writers have a love/hate relationship with this question. In this episode, KJ offers practical examples for whipping up an elevator-pitch-style summary of any story…in only two sentences.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🪝 The hook, retention, reward method of developing an engaging summary </p><br><p>✍️ What key descriptive elements to include/exclude to create maximum intrigue and appeal to your audience</p><br><p>💡 PLUS: use this two-sentence summary structure for more than just an elevator pitch</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨📝Here's the template! Use this to quickly come up with impactful blurbs that get readers begging to know more!⬇️</p><br><p>A&nbsp;<strong><em>[genre]</em></strong>&nbsp;novel about a&nbsp;<strong><em>[very short description of your character's key attributes + inciting incident]</em></strong>. She/he/they then must&nbsp;<strong><em>[the central conflict/character's mission] or [the results of failure/the alternative destiny]</em></strong>.</p><br><p>🎧 Will you use this 2-sentence book blurb to summarize your novel? If so, share the results in the comments!👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #characterbuilding #characterdevelopment #writingtechnique #writingchallenge #characteranalysis </p><br><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>0:38 - In Today's Episode</p><p>1:09 - The Dreaded Question</p><p>1:44 - Hook, Retention, Reward</p><p>02:59 - Summary Template</p><p>03:50 - Personal Example</p><p>04:27 - Mainstream Example</p><p>05:12 - Other Template Uses</p><p>05:52 - Outro</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Writers: Steal These Acting Secrets to Build Better Characters</title>
			<itunes:title>Writers: Steal These Acting Secrets to Build Better Characters</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:16:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Actor Hacks for Character Development</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Are your characters starting to sound a lot like you, but with different masks? Here's how to use Meisner Acting Techniques —emotional prep, moment-to-moment, and strong objectives — to write characters that feel real and unique!</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🧠 Actors' methods to avoid flat characters using character development principles derived from acting techniques</p><br><p>📚 Why only relevant backstory is needed to influence character behaviour</p><br><p>📉 How getting specific is the most effective way to create rich, complex characters</p><br><p>💡 How to write moment-to-moment, whether you're a pantser or a plotter!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Why having empathy for your enemies actually makes you a stronger writer</p><br><p>🎧 How do you make your characters feel real—do you rely on backstory, moment-to-moment choices, or something else? (Let us know in the comments)👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #characterbuilding #characterdevelopment #writingtechnique #writingchallenge #characteranalysis </p><br><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>0:43 - In Today's Episode</p><p>5:49 - Audiobook Narration By Pen2Plot</p><p>6:38 - Define a Clear Objective</p><p>10:11 - Allow Relationship Influence</p><p>11:38 - Reactions Guide Dialogue</p><p>15:09 - Why Empathy for Our Enemies Improves Our Writing</p><p>16:51 - Outro</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Are your characters starting to sound a lot like you, but with different masks? Here's how to use Meisner Acting Techniques —emotional prep, moment-to-moment, and strong objectives — to write characters that feel real and unique!</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🧠 Actors' methods to avoid flat characters using character development principles derived from acting techniques</p><br><p>📚 Why only relevant backstory is needed to influence character behaviour</p><br><p>📉 How getting specific is the most effective way to create rich, complex characters</p><br><p>💡 How to write moment-to-moment, whether you're a pantser or a plotter!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Why having empathy for your enemies actually makes you a stronger writer</p><br><p>🎧 How do you make your characters feel real—do you rely on backstory, moment-to-moment choices, or something else? (Let us know in the comments)👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>🎙️Audiobook Narration/Social Media for Authors👇</p><p>www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast?lang=en</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #characterbuilding #characterdevelopment #writingtechnique #writingchallenge #characteranalysis </p><br><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 - Intro</p><p>0:43 - In Today's Episode</p><p>5:49 - Audiobook Narration By Pen2Plot</p><p>6:38 - Define a Clear Objective</p><p>10:11 - Allow Relationship Influence</p><p>11:38 - Reactions Guide Dialogue</p><p>15:09 - Why Empathy for Our Enemies Improves Our Writing</p><p>16:51 - Outro</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Why 2025 Is the BEST Time to Be a Writer</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>(No Matter Your Age)</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>🎉 Think you’re too old (or too late) to start writing? You’re not alone, but 2025 might just be the perfect year to begin your creative journey.</p><br><p><br></p><p>In this episode, K.J. and Chelsey chat all about:</p><br><p>✍️ Why now is the best time in history to become a writer and bypass the gatekeepers!</p><br><p>📱 How new tools and platforms have evolved to put more power than ever in creatives' hands.</p><br><p>💭 Reflecting on our personal mental roadblocks around age, timing, and self-doubt</p><br><p>💌 PLUS: We have a special announcement for writers of any age who are ready to kickstart their creative writing journey this year ⭐Stay tuned until the end!</p><br><p><br></p><p>👇 What’s held you back from starting your creative journey? Let us know in the comments</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✍️Check Out Pen2Plot's Novel Lab 👉 https://www.pen2plot.com/p2pcourses/pen2plot-novel-lab</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #creativejourney </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🎉 Think you’re too old (or too late) to start writing? You’re not alone, but 2025 might just be the perfect year to begin your creative journey.</p><br><p><br></p><p>In this episode, K.J. and Chelsey chat all about:</p><br><p>✍️ Why now is the best time in history to become a writer and bypass the gatekeepers!</p><br><p>📱 How new tools and platforms have evolved to put more power than ever in creatives' hands.</p><br><p>💭 Reflecting on our personal mental roadblocks around age, timing, and self-doubt</p><br><p>💌 PLUS: We have a special announcement for writers of any age who are ready to kickstart their creative writing journey this year ⭐Stay tuned until the end!</p><br><p><br></p><p>👇 What’s held you back from starting your creative journey? Let us know in the comments</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✍️Check Out Pen2Plot's Novel Lab 👉 https://www.pen2plot.com/p2pcourses/pen2plot-novel-lab</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #creativejourney </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Ethics of AI in Creative Writing</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>And Why It Matters</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>🤖 Tempted to use AI in your story development? Plenty of writers are wondering about its current uses and if there is any ethical way to integrate it into our writing journey...or is it better to just boycott the tech altogether?</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🧠 The ethics of using AI in the creative process. Even if it's just to outline, brainstorm, or edit.</p><br><p>📚 Why this topic is so divisive in the creative world, and what the Pen2Plot community has to say.</p><br><p>📉 The uncomfortable questions: Does AI steal intellectual property? Or does it level the playing field?</p><br><p>💡 Where she draws the line, what tools she does use, and why human creativity matters more than ever!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: If you're looking for ways to speed up your writing process without touching AI, stay until the end for some low-tech hacks that boost creativity and help avoid controversy.</p><br><p>🎧 Does it matter how a story was made if it is objectively good? Where do you draw the line? (Let us know in the comments)👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✍️(For New Subscribers) Click Below for Pen2Plot's 9-Step Writing Productivity Workbook: https://pen2plot.substack.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🤖 Tempted to use AI in your story development? Plenty of writers are wondering about its current uses and if there is any ethical way to integrate it into our writing journey...or is it better to just boycott the tech altogether?</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ dives into...</p><br><p>🧠 The ethics of using AI in the creative process. Even if it's just to outline, brainstorm, or edit.</p><br><p>📚 Why this topic is so divisive in the creative world, and what the Pen2Plot community has to say.</p><br><p>📉 The uncomfortable questions: Does AI steal intellectual property? Or does it level the playing field?</p><br><p>💡 Where she draws the line, what tools she does use, and why human creativity matters more than ever!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: If you're looking for ways to speed up your writing process without touching AI, stay until the end for some low-tech hacks that boost creativity and help avoid controversy.</p><br><p>🎧 Does it matter how a story was made if it is objectively good? Where do you draw the line? (Let us know in the comments)👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✍️(For New Subscribers) Click Below for Pen2Plot's 9-Step Writing Productivity Workbook: https://pen2plot.substack.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can We Still Call Ourselves Writers If We're Not Writing?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Can We Still Call Ourselves Writers If We're Not Writing?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Imposter Syndrome and Creative Flow</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>😥 Haven’t written in a while? Feeling like a "fake" writer? Trust me, you’re not alone! Life can throw off our creative flow, and getting back into writing can feel like a major challenge.</p><br><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><br><p>✍️ What makes someone a "REAL" writer</p><br><p>😵‍💫 Overcoming imposter syndrome after a long writing break</p><br><p> ✨How to reignite your inspiration and get back into your creative flow</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Sharknado, Cocaine Bear, Twilight fandoms, and community stories to inspire AND make you laugh!</p><br><p>😆 What’s a “B-rated” book or movie that actually inspires you? Drop your faves in the comments below! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney #impostersyndrome</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>😥 Haven’t written in a while? Feeling like a "fake" writer? Trust me, you’re not alone! Life can throw off our creative flow, and getting back into writing can feel like a major challenge.</p><br><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><br><p>✍️ What makes someone a "REAL" writer</p><br><p>😵‍💫 Overcoming imposter syndrome after a long writing break</p><br><p> ✨How to reignite your inspiration and get back into your creative flow</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Sharknado, Cocaine Bear, Twilight fandoms, and community stories to inspire AND make you laugh!</p><br><p>😆 What’s a “B-rated” book or movie that actually inspires you? Drop your faves in the comments below! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pen2plot.podcast</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney #impostersyndrome</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[The "Plan B" Myth—And How It's Destroying Our Creative Goals]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[The "Plan B" Myth—And How It's Destroying Our Creative Goals]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:10:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>💭✨ "What’s your Plan B when the dream doesn’t work out?" If you’re tired of being asked that question, you’re not alone. Good news: there is a smarter way to build a backup plan—one that doesn’t toss your creative goals in the trash.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ shares…</p><br><p>🧠 Why choosing to invest huge amounts of time in a "safer" path can sabotage our creative momentum.</p><br><p>📅 How reframing "Plan B" as a strategic contingency plan for our creative goals can keep us focused as well as financially stable.</p><br><p>📉 Why a day job isn’t a cushion—it’s an illusion of safety that can keep storytellers stuck.</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Actionable mindset shifts to help you reclaim your focus, commit to the creative life you actually want, and use your muggle work as fuel, not a fallback.</p><br><p>🎧 Which mindset shift resonated most with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney #planb</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>💭✨ "What’s your Plan B when the dream doesn’t work out?" If you’re tired of being asked that question, you’re not alone. Good news: there is a smarter way to build a backup plan—one that doesn’t toss your creative goals in the trash.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ shares…</p><br><p>🧠 Why choosing to invest huge amounts of time in a "safer" path can sabotage our creative momentum.</p><br><p>📅 How reframing "Plan B" as a strategic contingency plan for our creative goals can keep us focused as well as financially stable.</p><br><p>📉 Why a day job isn’t a cushion—it’s an illusion of safety that can keep storytellers stuck.</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: Actionable mindset shifts to help you reclaim your focus, commit to the creative life you actually want, and use your muggle work as fuel, not a fallback.</p><br><p>🎧 Which mindset shift resonated most with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>❤️Love the show? Support us with a coffee ☕ → https://buymeacoffee.com/pen2plot</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>🌐CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney #planb</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why I'm Giving Up on My Writer Dream]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Why I'm Giving Up on My Writer Dream]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:19:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[(and what I'm doing instead)]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>💭✨ Giving up on the dream of being a storyteller? It might just be the best thing you can do for your creative life.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ shares…</p><br><p>🧠 Why letting go of the fantasy of our creative dreams can actually bring more clarity, focus, and creative joy.</p><br><p>📅 How shifting from dreaming to planning has changed everything—from writing a novel and growing Pen2Plot to building a sustainable creative business.</p><br><p>📉 Why failure isn’t the end—it’s data, not defeat. KJ shares raw, honest personal reflections on rejection, burnout, and bouncing back.</p><br><p>💡 Actionable mindset shifts to help you stop waiting for permission and start building the creative life you want—right now.</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: KJ reveals the five core mindset pillars that helped transform storytelling from a distant goal into a grounded, purpose-filled plan.</p><br><p>🎧 Let us know which mindset shift resonated most with you in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>💭✨ Giving up on the dream of being a storyteller? It might just be the best thing you can do for your creative life.</p><br><p>In this episode, KJ shares…</p><br><p>🧠 Why letting go of the fantasy of our creative dreams can actually bring more clarity, focus, and creative joy.</p><br><p>📅 How shifting from dreaming to planning has changed everything—from writing a novel and growing Pen2Plot to building a sustainable creative business.</p><br><p>📉 Why failure isn’t the end—it’s data, not defeat. KJ shares raw, honest personal reflections on rejection, burnout, and bouncing back.</p><br><p>💡 Actionable mindset shifts to help you stop waiting for permission and start building the creative life you want—right now.</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: KJ reveals the five core mindset pillars that helped transform storytelling from a distant goal into a grounded, purpose-filled plan.</p><br><p>🎧 Let us know which mindset shift resonated most with you in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><br><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>⚔️Click below for our exclusive interview with sci-fi fantasy author Kevin Weir: https://youtu.be/iq0G_L6E18M</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><br><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><br><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><br><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><br><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><br><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#Pen2Plot #CreativeMindset #StorytellerLife #StopDreamingStartDoing #WriterMotivation #CreativeJourney</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kevin Weir — Award Winning Dark Sci-Fi Fantasy Author!</title>
			<itunes:title>Kevin Weir — Award Winning Dark Sci-Fi Fantasy Author!</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>🍾🙌 Our first-ever guest episode! We’re joined by award-winning author and director Kevin Weir for a deep dive into his dark sci-fi fantasy adventures.</p><br><p>In this episode, we're sharing…</p><p> 🎙️ Our first-ever podcast guest is the award-winning, genre-blending author and director Kevin Weir! Kevin joins us for an epic creative deep dive to chat all about his work in dark sci-fi fantasy.</p><p> 📚 How Kevin decides which medium (film, print, or books) best fits his stories, the power of world-building, and why he loves genre-blending.</p><p> ✨ How reader feedback influences his work, plus his most memorable fan interactions from book signings and conventions.</p><p>✅ <strong>PLUS:</strong> Kevin shares his thoughts on self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the signature elements of a “Kevin Weir story,” and teases what’s next for <em>All Gods Fall</em>.</p><br><p>Which of Kevin’s sci-fi fantasy adventures are you adding to your TBR? Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p>🩷CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨K E V I N S  B O O K S ✨</p><br><p>🖤Ink for Blood: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-for-blood-kevin-weir/1141873188</p><p>🔫Endless Hunger: https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Hunger-Kevin-Weir-ebook/dp/B07CYH116H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530559660&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=endless+hunger</p><p>🪽All Gods Fall Season 1: Storms: https://www.amazon.com/All-Gods-Fall-Season-One/dp/1777327415</p><p>👻Hauntings and Hoar Frost: https://www.rhondaparrish.com/home/publications/anthologies/hauntings-and-hoarfrost/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  K E V I N✨</p><br><p>💗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinweirauthor/</p><p>✍️Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kevinweirauthor</p><p>🦋Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/kevinweir.bsky.social</p><p>🗨️Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/StrawdogG2</p><p>🌐Website: www.kevinweirbooks.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #scififantasy #authortube #kevinweir #whenworldscollide #authorinterview</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🍾🙌 Our first-ever guest episode! We’re joined by award-winning author and director Kevin Weir for a deep dive into his dark sci-fi fantasy adventures.</p><br><p>In this episode, we're sharing…</p><p> 🎙️ Our first-ever podcast guest is the award-winning, genre-blending author and director Kevin Weir! Kevin joins us for an epic creative deep dive to chat all about his work in dark sci-fi fantasy.</p><p> 📚 How Kevin decides which medium (film, print, or books) best fits his stories, the power of world-building, and why he loves genre-blending.</p><p> ✨ How reader feedback influences his work, plus his most memorable fan interactions from book signings and conventions.</p><p>✅ <strong>PLUS:</strong> Kevin shares his thoughts on self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the signature elements of a “Kevin Weir story,” and teases what’s next for <em>All Gods Fall</em>.</p><br><p>Which of Kevin’s sci-fi fantasy adventures are you adding to your TBR? Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p>🩷CHECK OUT PEN2PLOT PRODUCTIONS: www.pen2plot.com</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨K E V I N S  B O O K S ✨</p><br><p>🖤Ink for Blood: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-for-blood-kevin-weir/1141873188</p><p>🔫Endless Hunger: https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Hunger-Kevin-Weir-ebook/dp/B07CYH116H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1530559660&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=endless+hunger</p><p>🪽All Gods Fall Season 1: Storms: https://www.amazon.com/All-Gods-Fall-Season-One/dp/1777327415</p><p>👻Hauntings and Hoar Frost: https://www.rhondaparrish.com/home/publications/anthologies/hauntings-and-hoarfrost/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  K E V I N✨</p><br><p>💗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinweirauthor/</p><p>✍️Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kevinweirauthor</p><p>🦋Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/kevinweir.bsky.social</p><p>🗨️Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/StrawdogG2</p><p>🌐Website: www.kevinweirbooks.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T  P 2 P✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #scififantasy #authortube #kevinweir #whenworldscollide #authorinterview</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>🚨Big News, New Mission, and Writer Motivation to Succeed!</title>
			<itunes:title>🚨Big News, New Mission, and Writer Motivation to Succeed!</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Your Story Matters, Let's Write It!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>🌿 Dreaming of a full-time creative life but feeling out of reach? What if building your dream career as a writer was more possible than you think?</p><br><p>In this episode, we're sharing…</p><p>🎙️ Big news: Pen2Plot is expanding into Pen2Plot Productions — a media company offering audiobook services, book marketing, and social media management for authors</p><p>📚 Podcast updates: We're back on a regular schedule this March!</p><p>✨ Guest reveal: Our first-ever podcast guest — a genre-blending sci-fi/fantasy author — joins us soon!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: How we're creating resources to support and encourage you on your writing journey — because your stories deserve to be told.</p><br><p>What’s your biggest creative dream? Let us know in the comments! 🌟👇</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨R E S O U R C E S ✨</p><br><p>Pen2Plot Productions: bit.ly/pen2plot_productions</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting #authortube #audiobooknarration #booklover #dreambig #motivation #inspiration</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🌿 Dreaming of a full-time creative life but feeling out of reach? What if building your dream career as a writer was more possible than you think?</p><br><p>In this episode, we're sharing…</p><p>🎙️ Big news: Pen2Plot is expanding into Pen2Plot Productions — a media company offering audiobook services, book marketing, and social media management for authors</p><p>📚 Podcast updates: We're back on a regular schedule this March!</p><p>✨ Guest reveal: Our first-ever podcast guest — a genre-blending sci-fi/fantasy author — joins us soon!</p><br><p>✅ PLUS: How we're creating resources to support and encourage you on your writing journey — because your stories deserve to be told.</p><br><p>What’s your biggest creative dream? Let us know in the comments! 🌟👇</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨R E S O U R C E S ✨</p><br><p>Pen2Plot Productions: bit.ly/pen2plot_productions</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo who have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting #authortube #audiobooknarration #booklover #dreambig #motivation #inspiration</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How Failing a Writing Challenge Changed My Goal-Setting Strategy</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>9-Step Strategy for Your 2025 Writing Goals</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>😩 Ever felt like your writing goals were too big to achieve? What if the process of failing forward could transform your approach to success?</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re diving into...</p><p>✍️ The lessons learned from a failed writing challenge (and how it changed how I approach goal-setting forever)</p><p>🚀 Why aiming for high word count might not always be the best strategy</p><p>🔥 The key steps to creating a goal-setting framework that works for you ✅PLUS: A nine-step strategy to help you tackle your writing goals in 2025!</p><br><p>"Have you ever set a huge writing goal? What did you learn from that experience?"</p><p>⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨R E S O U R C E S ✨</p><br><p>Brandon Sanderson's BYU Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ</p><p>Leila Hormozi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi</p><p>9-Step Writing Success in 2025 Workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17up4qnCTiGQba3xfE65w4dOAB-2RLc_S/view?usp=sharing</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting2025 #authortube #brandonsanderson #leilahormozi #writingchallenge</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>😩 Ever felt like your writing goals were too big to achieve? What if the process of failing forward could transform your approach to success?</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re diving into...</p><p>✍️ The lessons learned from a failed writing challenge (and how it changed how I approach goal-setting forever)</p><p>🚀 Why aiming for high word count might not always be the best strategy</p><p>🔥 The key steps to creating a goal-setting framework that works for you ✅PLUS: A nine-step strategy to help you tackle your writing goals in 2025!</p><br><p>"Have you ever set a huge writing goal? What did you learn from that experience?"</p><p>⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨R E S O U R C E S ✨</p><br><p>Brandon Sanderson's BYU Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ</p><p>Leila Hormozi's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi</p><p>9-Step Writing Success in 2025 Workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17up4qnCTiGQba3xfE65w4dOAB-2RLc_S/view?usp=sharing</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #goalsetting2025 #authortube #brandonsanderson #leilahormozi #writingchallenge</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Should I Write During the Holidays?</title>
			<itunes:title>Should I Write During the Holidays?</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Our Take on Writing During Christmas Break</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>🎄 Struggling to find time to write during the holidays? Is writing even worth it during the hustle and bustle?</p><br><p>In this festive episode, we’re chatting about...</p><p>🎅 How to make a writing plan that works, even during the busiest time of year</p><p>⏱️ Tips and tricks to sneak in writing time between all the holiday chaos</p><p>🎁 Finding unexpected inspiration—even if you’re not a fan of the holiday season</p><p>✅ PLUS: ✨ A writing research challenge to keep you inspired into the next year!</p><br><p>"Are you planning to catch up on writing during the holidays? 🤔"</p><p>🎉 Let us know in the comments below! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><br><p>Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/</p><p>Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit</p><p>(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest</p><p>Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/</p><p>WISING UP PRESS: http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html</p><p>Room Magazine: https://roommagazine.com/contests/</p><p>Boulevard Magazine: https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #careerchoice #christmasbreak #writingessentials #writingtipsforbeginners #christmaschallenge </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🎄 Struggling to find time to write during the holidays? Is writing even worth it during the hustle and bustle?</p><br><p>In this festive episode, we’re chatting about...</p><p>🎅 How to make a writing plan that works, even during the busiest time of year</p><p>⏱️ Tips and tricks to sneak in writing time between all the holiday chaos</p><p>🎁 Finding unexpected inspiration—even if you’re not a fan of the holiday season</p><p>✅ PLUS: ✨ A writing research challenge to keep you inspired into the next year!</p><br><p>"Are you planning to catch up on writing during the holidays? 🤔"</p><p>🎉 Let us know in the comments below! 👇</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><br><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P  S O C I A L S✨</p><br><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><br><p>Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/</p><p>Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit</p><p>(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest</p><p>Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/</p><p>WISING UP PRESS: http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html</p><p>Room Magazine: https://roommagazine.com/contests/</p><p>Boulevard Magazine: https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><br><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>#writingcommunity #booktube #careerchoice #christmasbreak #writingessentials #writingtipsforbeginners #christmaschallenge </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Why I Stopped Believing in Talent</title>
			<itunes:title>Why I Stopped Believing in Talent</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:18:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>The Real Secret to Mastering Storytelling</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>😩 Ever feel like giving up because you don’t think you’re talented enough? What if it turns out that talent might not matter at all when it comes to achieving your storytelling dreams?</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re diving into...</p><p>🌟 What talent really is (and why it’s often misunderstood)</p><p>🧠 Whether talent is necessary to become a successful writer/artist</p><p>🔥 The key actions that consistently outshine "natural ability"</p><p>✅PLUS: ✍️ An exercise to help you grow your creative skills!</p><br><p>"Is talent essential to success? Why or why not? 🤔"</p><p>⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/</p><p>Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit</p><p>(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest</p><p>Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/</p><p>WISING UP PRESS: <a href="http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html</a></p><p>Room Magazine: <a href="https://roommagazine.com/contests/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roommagazine.com/contests/</a></p><p>Boulevard Magazine: <a href="https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>😩 Ever feel like giving up because you don’t think you’re talented enough? What if it turns out that talent might not matter at all when it comes to achieving your storytelling dreams?</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re diving into...</p><p>🌟 What talent really is (and why it’s often misunderstood)</p><p>🧠 Whether talent is necessary to become a successful writer/artist</p><p>🔥 The key actions that consistently outshine "natural ability"</p><p>✅PLUS: ✍️ An exercise to help you grow your creative skills!</p><br><p>"Is talent essential to success? Why or why not? 🤔"</p><p>⭐ Let us know in the comments! 👇</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨P 2 P S O C I A L S✨</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pen2plot</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pen2plot/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Third Street Review: https://third-street-review.org/submissions/</p><p>Dulcet Literary Magazine: https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/submit</p><p>(WOW) Women on Writing: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#FlashFictionContest</p><p>Prairie Fire: https://www.prairiefire.ca/contests/</p><p>WISING UP PRESS: <a href="http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://universaltable.org/wisingup.html</a></p><p>Room Magazine: <a href="https://roommagazine.com/contests/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roommagazine.com/contests/</a></p><p>Boulevard Magazine: <a href="https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.boulevardmagazine.org/short-fiction-contest</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are dynamic duos that have collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Social Media for Writers</title>
			<itunes:title>Social Media for Writers</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Is It Necessary?</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>A Haunting Cryptid Horror Story</title>
			<itunes:title>A Haunting Cryptid Horror Story</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I've Known the Rare Fauna]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>🖤 Ready for a haunting tale? Today we're sharing a bone-chilling cryptid story,&nbsp;<em>I’ve Known the Rare Fauna,</em>&nbsp;written by co-host (yours truly) K.J. Herman. </p><p>Join me as we venture into the haunting mountains of the Kootenays, where ancient creatures roam and survival teeters on a knife's edge...</p><br><p>In this storytime episode, we dive into: </p><p>🌲 An isolated cabin deep in the wild </p><p>🌌 Forgotten creatures that thrive in shadow </p><p>🔥 And the lengths one will go to face the monsters of their past</p><br><p>🎃 What’s your most spine-tingling outdoor memory?👀 Let us know below!👇</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast </p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/5n6x6ffa</p><p>Qua Literary and Fine Arts Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/32dzuxet</p><p>Santa Clara Review: https://santaclarareview.com/</p><p>Sky Island Journal: https://www.skyislandjournal.com/</p><p>PGC: https://playwrightsguild.ca/</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>K.J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How I Beat Writer’s Block</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:39:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nurture Inspiration & Consistency]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Are You too Old to Start a Writing Career?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:13:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:19:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Worst Writing Advice That Almost Broke Us</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:34:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>How We Turn Anxious Thoughts into Creative Writing</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:55:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Dealing with anxiety? Afraid your story isn't worth telling? Never feel like you're good enough? US TOO! Here's how we've managed to redirect our anxious energy to work for us instead of against us.</p><br><p>In this episode, we chat all about...</p><p>📝Grounding techniques and our experiences with mental health</p><p>✨Journaling as therapy and morning pages</p><p>🎭How anxious thinking has impacted our work</p><p>💃🏻 Secrets on how we use our worst fears as motivation </p><p>✍️Ways you can use anxious energy to elevate your own writing projects!</p><br><p>⭐Join Our Writing Challenge!👇</p><p>"List your worst intrusive thoughts/fears and use them as story prompts. Write a story based on your favorite concept"</p><br><p>💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast </p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>✨B O O K  M E N T I O N S ✨</p><p>The Artists Way Workbook: https://amzn.to/3WTZgPv</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Dealing with anxiety? Afraid your story isn't worth telling? Never feel like you're good enough? US TOO! Here's how we've managed to redirect our anxious energy to work for us instead of against us.</p><br><p>In this episode, we chat all about...</p><p>📝Grounding techniques and our experiences with mental health</p><p>✨Journaling as therapy and morning pages</p><p>🎭How anxious thinking has impacted our work</p><p>💃🏻 Secrets on how we use our worst fears as motivation </p><p>✍️Ways you can use anxious energy to elevate your own writing projects!</p><br><p>⭐Join Our Writing Challenge!👇</p><p>"List your worst intrusive thoughts/fears and use them as story prompts. Write a story based on your favorite concept"</p><br><p>💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast </p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p>✨B O O K  M E N T I O N S ✨</p><p>The Artists Way Workbook: https://amzn.to/3WTZgPv</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How We Created a Hit Theatre Show from Across the Country 🎭</title>
			<itunes:title>How We Created a Hit Theatre Show from Across the Country 🎭</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>From screen to stage! In this episode, we talk all about how we turned Zoom meetings into a hit theatre production 🎭</p><br><p>📝We discuss Chelsey’s scriptwriting process</p><p>✨How she tackles complex themes while staying true to the characters</p><p>🎭Reflect on how remote collaboration transformed our rehearsal process</p><p>💃🏻Discuss how our writer-actor dynamic brought the story to life</p><p>✍️And how this method can elevate your writing projects!</p><br><p><br></p><p>💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast </p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>From screen to stage! In this episode, we talk all about how we turned Zoom meetings into a hit theatre production 🎭</p><br><p>📝We discuss Chelsey’s scriptwriting process</p><p>✨How she tackles complex themes while staying true to the characters</p><p>🎭Reflect on how remote collaboration transformed our rehearsal process</p><p>💃🏻Discuss how our writer-actor dynamic brought the story to life</p><p>✍️And how this method can elevate your writing projects!</p><br><p><br></p><p>💙Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><p>_____________________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨F O L L O W  U S✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast </p><p>🟢Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpod</p><p>🔵Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/pentoplotpodcast</p><p>💗iHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/p2ppodcastiheart</p><p>🟠Audible: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotaudible</p><p>⚫️Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tools We Use to Spark Creativity</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Instant Creativity Boost</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we're sharing our favorite resources for maximizing creativity. We dive into essays from our writing heroes, discuss how to integrate their creative ideologies into our routines, and offer actionable takeaways to help you get started. Plus, stay tuned until the end for an exclusive writing challenge and a look at our latest collaborative works.</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxQeWdLY1pmZVp3WmVVbUZzeGtlNnMtamZnd3xBQ3Jtc0tuenFJZE1uMGJnc3VaRTZTby16SFNhNHVLWGtFWFVSLW81N0pGS2cwVWY2TkJCTXJNTnVwTE05aTlhcTVpQ3Vva3NtcnM1Vjh2UEFtZ1lzS3hnbl9ydU04N19HNmhZbE1WbXR0WnV5WG1Xb1lmRzI0OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><p>🩷Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Librelit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJ1RkF2MzFlV2VCTzJFc0plRmNzVFdHUWJCUXxBQ3Jtc0tubE40U1FaM2tBenhlMEJOYVFCdFRtN05JQmRSOUF3TlZrMjJibDh2MDFrMHlJVVhzbG5xN3R6cE93bTFndmhkdHZ6V3BRY3VqcXdTTWdRZzBDNWt6dEp2ZlRrY2lHT01oU1Roa3BxUE1BS0hqMVV0SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.librelit.com%2Fsubmit&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.librelit.com/submit</a></p><p>Blueline Magazine: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dqZGV1NEJOMGVTRl9nejc2Sjk1Rzd4SmpGUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSHFiNndKNVFGY05JMGFpZEFQUXpQeUxaa3AyYTMzQjczVDdTTllXZDlKNmFPMjl2UGZWYmRNUFp0SzVQVGxfUVRjMHc1Y3VvaVhKYXdubjM4SkVIR3p4RkFLMnJjbmhpTWQzcFZnU18tMEdHa1c2MA&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbluelineadkmagazine.org%2Fpackag..&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag..</a>.</p><br><p>✨B O O K S  M E N T I O N E D ✨</p><p>A Director Prepares: Seven Essays on Art and Theatre: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBCemlXdnNBblF0R3hSZURNam5YZUJJcHZCd3xBQ3Jtc0tuUGk2YnpXUXc2VVdHdWZEZ2xsbWVqNUVlTWRtY0sxUlZNQ09OT2VLcHlUOXF2QnhOUWdIVDFGR2FwWFhUOVlzOGJ2RXFrclFOYnNfYUVfV3U3UnhhT1g5SFc0YXFRbk9KMzhNaXJoSE41UE5MWlVnTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3XeIlZn&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XeIlZn</a></p><p>Creators on Creating: Awakening and Cultivating the Imaginative Mind (New Consciousness Reader): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJmTUw1REo1MGx2TUYwekstQkxIbk1NQkEtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVjhMOGEwVXJGYXBWc0I4NU1fendZdHRYbG5ISnRMVXgzS1ptUEFIODB5am1GY0tvT1l2NXVNbDRxNGVXdm1PN2I1R0RTWDNjcDJRUWN0V05rNnpVQkNUQklUbVZHM3JjcTM1eWNwWlI3MDBzMDI4aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F474YLH6&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/474YLH6</a></p><p>The Artists Way Workbook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDU3N0ltblpXT0xpX09BMmIwdmlGb2VTREdmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttY25CZWxCWnVoTDhhM0ZtNk9jY3Jxb0p3bm5HTnpySEE3TVhkZGp6UE51bmpKYm5YZGVXZG1rc1ItVXZuT2RUV05Ma09URDF6a0lVbFNUclEzY0NzbmVvZTYxREp4YWE0SHlVenlRV0JsdzhtbUpHZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3WTZgPv&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3WTZgPv</a></p><p>The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJfekNXY3dCVF8yaloxRGlrTlRZLXl1Y1JzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUFdrdGJOREk4VzhqcURnakFiWlRqeFp4bkp3YzJvNjl6NW1zNWNVOVVET1hVRnRKZVBFRVdYSHBvdXljWVBiUE5MWHY1Y3BZZVYtQ3E4ekp3MHJQWWRvM0o4WGhyc1Vva1VHbXlnYjhqb0R4UnBLZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3WTZdDj&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3WTZdDj</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we're sharing our favorite resources for maximizing creativity. We dive into essays from our writing heroes, discuss how to integrate their creative ideologies into our routines, and offer actionable takeaways to help you get started. Plus, stay tuned until the end for an exclusive writing challenge and a look at our latest collaborative works.</p><br><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxQeWdLY1pmZVp3WmVVbUZzeGtlNnMtamZnd3xBQ3Jtc0tuenFJZE1uMGJnc3VaRTZTby16SFNhNHVLWGtFWFVSLW81N0pGS2cwVWY2TkJCTXJNTnVwTE05aTlhcTVpQ3Vva3NtcnM1Vjh2UEFtZ1lzS3hnbl9ydU04N19HNmhZbE1WbXR0WnV5WG1Xb1lmRzI0OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><p>🩷Watch HARAM at the Philly Fringe Festival 👉🏻https://phillyfringe.org/digital-haram/</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Librelit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJ1RkF2MzFlV2VCTzJFc0plRmNzVFdHUWJCUXxBQ3Jtc0tubE40U1FaM2tBenhlMEJOYVFCdFRtN05JQmRSOUF3TlZrMjJibDh2MDFrMHlJVVhzbG5xN3R6cE93bTFndmhkdHZ6V3BRY3VqcXdTTWdRZzBDNWt6dEp2ZlRrY2lHT01oU1Roa3BxUE1BS0hqMVV0SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.librelit.com%2Fsubmit&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.librelit.com/submit</a></p><p>Blueline Magazine: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dqZGV1NEJOMGVTRl9nejc2Sjk1Rzd4SmpGUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSHFiNndKNVFGY05JMGFpZEFQUXpQeUxaa3AyYTMzQjczVDdTTllXZDlKNmFPMjl2UGZWYmRNUFp0SzVQVGxfUVRjMHc1Y3VvaVhKYXdubjM4SkVIR3p4RkFLMnJjbmhpTWQzcFZnU18tMEdHa1c2MA&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbluelineadkmagazine.org%2Fpackag..&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag..</a>.</p><br><p>✨B O O K S  M E N T I O N E D ✨</p><p>A Director Prepares: Seven Essays on Art and Theatre: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBCemlXdnNBblF0R3hSZURNam5YZUJJcHZCd3xBQ3Jtc0tuUGk2YnpXUXc2VVdHdWZEZ2xsbWVqNUVlTWRtY0sxUlZNQ09OT2VLcHlUOXF2QnhOUWdIVDFGR2FwWFhUOVlzOGJ2RXFrclFOYnNfYUVfV3U3UnhhT1g5SFc0YXFRbk9KMzhNaXJoSE41UE5MWlVnTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3XeIlZn&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3XeIlZn</a></p><p>Creators on Creating: Awakening and Cultivating the Imaginative Mind (New Consciousness Reader): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJmTUw1REo1MGx2TUYwekstQkxIbk1NQkEtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVjhMOGEwVXJGYXBWc0I4NU1fendZdHRYbG5ISnRMVXgzS1ptUEFIODB5am1GY0tvT1l2NXVNbDRxNGVXdm1PN2I1R0RTWDNjcDJRUWN0V05rNnpVQkNUQklUbVZHM3JjcTM1eWNwWlI3MDBzMDI4aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F474YLH6&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/474YLH6</a></p><p>The Artists Way Workbook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDU3N0ltblpXT0xpX09BMmIwdmlGb2VTREdmQXxBQ3Jtc0ttY25CZWxCWnVoTDhhM0ZtNk9jY3Jxb0p3bm5HTnpySEE3TVhkZGp6UE51bmpKYm5YZGVXZG1rc1ItVXZuT2RUV05Ma09URDF6a0lVbFNUclEzY0NzbmVvZTYxREp4YWE0SHlVenlRV0JsdzhtbUpHZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3WTZgPv&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3WTZgPv</a></p><p>The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJfekNXY3dCVF8yaloxRGlrTlRZLXl1Y1JzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUFdrdGJOREk4VzhqcURnakFiWlRqeFp4bkp3YzJvNjl6NW1zNWNVOVVET1hVRnRKZVBFRVdYSHBvdXljWVBiUE5MWHY1Y3BZZVYtQ3E4ekp3MHJQWWRvM0o4WGhyc1Vva1VHbXlnYjhqb0R4UnBLZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3WTZdDj&amp;v=rHW23EbLLpA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3WTZdDj</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>What Helps Us Stay Emotionally Connected to Our Writing</title>
			<itunes:title>What Helps Us Stay Emotionally Connected to Our Writing</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:10:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Our Time Tested Tricks</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>✍🏻We write when inspiration strikes but what if the elusive muse never shows?🤔 </p><br><p>In this episode, we discuss how we find emotional connectivity in our writing and the techniques we’ve discovered to help us get there no matter what.</p><br><p>😍We chat about what key factors get readers emotionally invested in a story</p><p>😉Debate whether or not you need to be “in the mood” to write meaningful work</p><p>🫢And reflect on the do’s and don’ts of incorporating real-life experiences into our writing</p><br><p>✔️PLUS, hang in until the end for some of our time-tested tips on how to reach your daily word count goals as well as a few updates on our latest collaborative works.</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNQQXVDZ1hJREpNNnJiTjFsZUpvV2VSdWh0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trRktpZXBzdlFMeUw5T3AyTU5JdFNXTHFfTGh3OUw4RWtVTmUzMzBublFVM0RRakdScXlpM093ek5lNmJwOTFVZUljQkc1VDI0djBydDNVTE5pNC1VRFpvbFNRNnNUTVQtdFNrb0kzdl9xTE9HX2xTSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W ✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkNhZWxVY2tndmhxWWRFaC13bDN6OURkX0ZQQXxBQ3Jtc0trSVRlc25ldlZoT1g5cDl5eXZKVzlEY1R1ZXplRGRJbk5LaTl3U1pMclNBV1pJaFhERHFxbktxZUJoRkNNZWsyXzRqbjAzQUQ2d2FwSjgzTl9RQkVScG9QNEJJT0NYZnNwT1hDVjczSUw5TjI4allCMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpodcast&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</a> </p><p>⚫️Patreon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhNZ3VzamlBV0RtdHlYWExuYll4MU5IWlFwZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVUY4SUJNWFR1dk1GR09ndUladlFBeWZjbnFNeWZwVnVpdjJ1RG93RzAzMHU5UGFrbnpTN3lEdkRyR2dUZnVyX2ZBT1JqN0xVYXJSUGdZY2YxajRVbGRKNlcyNnlzcDVWb1VYX19ZR3gwVHIwdy12OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/ </p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-flash-fiction-22-winners</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>✍🏻We write when inspiration strikes but what if the elusive muse never shows?🤔 </p><br><p>In this episode, we discuss how we find emotional connectivity in our writing and the techniques we’ve discovered to help us get there no matter what.</p><br><p>😍We chat about what key factors get readers emotionally invested in a story</p><p>😉Debate whether or not you need to be “in the mood” to write meaningful work</p><p>🫢And reflect on the do’s and don’ts of incorporating real-life experiences into our writing</p><br><p>✔️PLUS, hang in until the end for some of our time-tested tips on how to reach your daily word count goals as well as a few updates on our latest collaborative works.</p><br><p><br></p><p>🩷SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFNQQXVDZ1hJREpNNnJiTjFsZUpvV2VSdWh0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trRktpZXBzdlFMeUw5T3AyTU5JdFNXTHFfTGh3OUw4RWtVTmUzMzBublFVM0RRakdScXlpM093ek5lNmJwOTFVZUljQkc1VDI0djBydDNVTE5pNC1VRFpvbFNRNnNUTVQtdFNrb0kzdl9xTE9HX2xTSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨F O L L O W ✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkNhZWxVY2tndmhxWWRFaC13bDN6OURkX0ZQQXxBQ3Jtc0trSVRlc25ldlZoT1g5cDl5eXZKVzlEY1R1ZXplRGRJbk5LaTl3U1pMclNBV1pJaFhERHFxbktxZUJoRkNNZWsyXzRqbjAzQUQ2d2FwSjgzTl9RQkVScG9QNEJJT0NYZnNwT1hDVjczSUw5TjI4allCMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpodcast&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</a> </p><p>⚫️Patreon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhNZ3VzamlBV0RtdHlYWExuYll4MU5IWlFwZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVUY4SUJNWFR1dk1GR09ndUladlFBeWZjbnFNeWZwVnVpdjJ1RG93RzAzMHU5UGFrbnpTN3lEdkRyR2dUZnVyX2ZBT1JqN0xVYXJSUGdZY2YxajRVbGRKNlcyNnlzcDVWb1VYX19ZR3gwVHIwdy12OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=ZdUiTXuvr94" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/ </p><p>Librelit: https://www.librelit.com/submit</p><p>Blueline Magazine: http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</p><p>Flash Fiction: https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-flash-fiction-22-winners</p><p>Fellowships: https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</p><br><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[How We Beat Writer's Block & Decision Paralysis]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:08:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss perfectionism and the mind games we play to convince ourselves not to move on with our story. We chat all about our experience with analysis paralysis, how having an accountabilibuddies and joining communities saved our writing, how we identify the signs of a dead project and knowing when to move on.</p><br><p>❤️SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5aMWg0VnI0dnRQV3FueHhzeHlkeTF5VnRvUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZVNWVzlFa2p6b2FTLU1HdUJoVk9SQTlKenk2RFJwS21TNkhFYkdCWEk3cWhvX2doX2xoWHkyMS1BMjQ5ZzZtamJDdnpHQUIwTjVlZktRbXViQXBnMFktNDVDcEx3NlhheDc0Njc1eV92SjhiS21oQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fuser%3Fu%3D136636361%26fan_landing%3Dtrue%26view_as%3Dpublic&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=136636...</a></p><br><p>___________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Flash Fiction: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlVcnhFY3ljY3ViakluSkRCSGlRbG45eDNUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVGpyZURZMnN6VWFmUHNfZHBCdmhDdXpVOWRKMG4xb3dzbmtvZHphaC01VlVYMHpvdGJ1eHNpUmlGWGprNDVqSUU0N2xIVnRLa1lPTFV0Mm9NVHVNOTdtRW8tN1VLOXhqdkpoRlpleDc1X0g4aFA3VQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvwonline.org%2Fcopy-of-flash-fiction-22-winners&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</a></p><p>Fellowships: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pnYTRhRUNFOERPbWNKTFc0WjlsNlhadnFQQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdV9Fa3pTVTdBYnRTUEhVM3UwLTAwUEt0V1lpNEF5cFRRZFVfbnFtWTZIS3NJMFhSc2M3M3ZlZFJseVlGM0ZTNU1EMzFlRkZXdWVyTXNVMTFTNDJRcHVQV2kwRnIya2FxcUloX2hfWldqTURXNk8yRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Funderthevolcano.org%2Ffellowships%2F&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</a></p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa09fc29FTlNybHZ5eHo5V3Zuel9WRGtoYlhUZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZE1zYXJzanI3Zk9XZGIxaHVkX0ozQzdDUF93VEhVSV9SX1VwcEhsckZKU2dkUF9fRTdQV1VaMHZsaDkwSWpYbUFBbjBwMU1uMzNtZkt3SDliNkJaMTZfUHhEZ1dnT1BHeXJ6NHBpR1Z1T0xKZmxEWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Foxfordflashfictionprize.com%2F&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W ✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NzdVpwNV84RHFLOGRFblJrQWI3U2Q4a3JXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMnluYVJxc2FoMDZwRnhsMHlGb09jT0lLR1o5UlBxZFFMWERmX3k5VUJpbjdLazFmWU5tRTRWTG5iT1ZDeFJOTzNTMU11ZDJzNXMtVUt4dUlCWTUyQ2czX3JtaEZyQXhmcHRZX1BIZFc2ZmtLWWJUMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpodcast&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</a> </p><p>⚫️Patreon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFcyYlVpa01QWUZuLW56b3lGVGl4emdFUzI0d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSzNYejFSZ3l3OFlaMS15eHhXYWFqdlpKRDRZMHljZXE0WmFWbTBRSjdzMV9Ic2NhRENaSjljc3kwUmpVSDVDMDY2NklobGo2SzcxbHBBWGpmWjE2cVBfSXZsaXVvS1E0bTR6bkgtR0FQblp5N1dVQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss perfectionism and the mind games we play to convince ourselves not to move on with our story. We chat all about our experience with analysis paralysis, how having an accountabilibuddies and joining communities saved our writing, how we identify the signs of a dead project and knowing when to move on.</p><br><p>❤️SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5aMWg0VnI0dnRQV3FueHhzeHlkeTF5VnRvUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZVNWVzlFa2p6b2FTLU1HdUJoVk9SQTlKenk2RFJwS21TNkhFYkdCWEk3cWhvX2doX2xoWHkyMS1BMjQ5ZzZtamJDdnpHQUIwTjVlZktRbXViQXBnMFktNDVDcEx3NlhheDc0Njc1eV92SjhiS21oQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fuser%3Fu%3D136636361%26fan_landing%3Dtrue%26view_as%3Dpublic&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=136636...</a></p><br><p>___________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Flash Fiction: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlVcnhFY3ljY3ViakluSkRCSGlRbG45eDNUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVGpyZURZMnN6VWFmUHNfZHBCdmhDdXpVOWRKMG4xb3dzbmtvZHphaC01VlVYMHpvdGJ1eHNpUmlGWGprNDVqSUU0N2xIVnRLa1lPTFV0Mm9NVHVNOTdtRW8tN1VLOXhqdkpoRlpleDc1X0g4aFA3VQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvwonline.org%2Fcopy-of-flash-fiction-22-winners&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lvwonline.org/copy-of-fla...</a></p><p>Fellowships: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pnYTRhRUNFOERPbWNKTFc0WjlsNlhadnFQQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdV9Fa3pTVTdBYnRTUEhVM3UwLTAwUEt0V1lpNEF5cFRRZFVfbnFtWTZIS3NJMFhSc2M3M3ZlZFJseVlGM0ZTNU1EMzFlRkZXdWVyTXNVMTFTNDJRcHVQV2kwRnIya2FxcUloX2hfWldqTURXNk8yRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Funderthevolcano.org%2Ffellowships%2F&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://underthevolcano.org/fellowships/</a></p><p>Oxford Flash Fiction: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa09fc29FTlNybHZ5eHo5V3Zuel9WRGtoYlhUZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZE1zYXJzanI3Zk9XZGIxaHVkX0ozQzdDUF93VEhVSV9SX1VwcEhsckZKU2dkUF9fRTdQV1VaMHZsaDkwSWpYbUFBbjBwMU1uMzNtZkt3SDliNkJaMTZfUHhEZ1dnT1BHeXJ6NHBpR1Z1T0xKZmxEWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Foxfordflashfictionprize.com%2F&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oxfordflashfictionprize.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>✨F O L L O W ✨</p><p>🔴Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NzdVpwNV84RHFLOGRFblJrQWI3U2Q4a3JXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMnluYVJxc2FoMDZwRnhsMHlGb09jT0lLR1o5UlBxZFFMWERmX3k5VUJpbjdLazFmWU5tRTRWTG5iT1ZDeFJOTzNTMU11ZDJzNXMtVUt4dUlCWTUyQ2czX3JtaEZyQXhmcHRZX1BIZFc2ZmtLWWJUMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpodcast&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpodcast</a> </p><p>⚫️Patreon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFcyYlVpa01QWUZuLW56b3lGVGl4emdFUzI0d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSzNYejFSZ3l3OFlaMS15eHhXYWFqdlpKRDRZMHljZXE0WmFWbTBRSjdzMV9Ic2NhRENaSjljc3kwUmpVSDVDMDY2NklobGo2SzcxbHBBWGpmWjE2cVBfSXZsaXVvS1E0bTR6bkgtR0FQblp5N1dVQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fpen2plotpatreon&amp;v=YCZRYbBSFBQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/pen2plotpatreon</a></p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>How Failure Boosted Our Writing Journey</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>What do we do when our writer dreams get crushed? How do we move forward without losing passion for the craft? In this episode, we flip the narrative and explore some of our biggest creative failures and how they became the stepping stones to our most meaningful successes. 💪</p><br><p>⭐Comment below and join the discussion! 👇🏻</p><p>🟢Do you write your stories beginning to end...or end to beginning?🤔</p><br><p>❤️SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDYxSmhpaHF4dFpFd3F5U3AwNjEzSFgxSDhEQXxBQ3Jtc0trVF9XbWRrWFlTZWEtcXdJM29uMG45NEVwNWp5bXdjZHBrTU9aTzlxVUVkYThUQnZtNzJGdmdHbnZpb2Q4N29JUW4wRXpCTDZNMHFoRnNySURmQjZKQ3o1by1tT3JtaVZEYUJuaGlHU3ZLdXVMeVFwNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fuser%3Fu%3D136636361%26fan_landing%3Dtrue%26view_as%3Dpublic&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=136636...</a> </p><br><p>___________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVOTHN2c3hQSVQ4OFM1LXlqbDNibU1scDBsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVkxwN1VVa282RTFtQmJBSGU2QktGU0NvVWM0ZURjZVJMSHA3N2s1bXFEb1lNdnQ4NllIVmFyNUplTFJHNmc3QTJYSk9vQkkzSkVLb2tHNUxMenNKQW1GVkRJVnlLUzJ4SU5WQWxPZ2NFRENLOHlOOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ablemuse.com%2Fsubmit%2F&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</a> </p><p>Librelit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9WYjk0RFlwUnZzYTVVWTBFMkJLRHE3M2h6Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttQUJ6QmJCbHVqaF9VT1hBMEZtakFqMHR1VTE1ZGxwOFl0aHFwbi1HN3Z1OW9CNjEtOERYQm1aN2EwU0dFNHhONC1lbkMtaHU4LXZhTmRuNlVUUFN6MXI5NHdJVHdpVTQ1WkFGVS1teWFfc3pNS3ZCMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.librelit.com%2Fsubmit&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.librelit.com/submit</a></p><p>Blueline Magazine: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1g3MWdNNVlkWDYtUVhIVndSTTl5Sk9VV21Fd3xBQ3Jtc0tsazZrcWxTSUJsNGU4NUktOS01M0pFV1FmeGRFMUZUaVlMakEwc1AtVVd1TTRpVXRkTkdyMzB2eVN0dFg4Sm9rMl9uSTlDMnAzXzQ0YzFadHlZa2xVd3pWM01nbkFNeUdXRlJrTXgyanYzZUN5RnlKVQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbluelineadkmagazine.org%2Fpackages.html&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>What do we do when our writer dreams get crushed? How do we move forward without losing passion for the craft? In this episode, we flip the narrative and explore some of our biggest creative failures and how they became the stepping stones to our most meaningful successes. 💪</p><br><p>⭐Comment below and join the discussion! 👇🏻</p><p>🟢Do you write your stories beginning to end...or end to beginning?🤔</p><br><p>❤️SUPPORT THE PEN2PLOT PODCAST:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDYxSmhpaHF4dFpFd3F5U3AwNjEzSFgxSDhEQXxBQ3Jtc0trVF9XbWRrWFlTZWEtcXdJM29uMG45NEVwNWp5bXdjZHBrTU9aTzlxVUVkYThUQnZtNzJGdmdHbnZpb2Q4N29JUW4wRXpCTDZNMHFoRnNySURmQjZKQ3o1by1tT3JtaVZEYUJuaGlHU3ZLdXVMeVFwNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fuser%3Fu%3D136636361%26fan_landing%3Dtrue%26view_as%3Dpublic&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=136636...</a> </p><br><p>___________________________________________________</p><br><p>✨S U B M I S S I O N  O P P O R T U N I T I E S ✨</p><p>Able Muse: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVOTHN2c3hQSVQ4OFM1LXlqbDNibU1scDBsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVkxwN1VVa282RTFtQmJBSGU2QktGU0NvVWM0ZURjZVJMSHA3N2s1bXFEb1lNdnQ4NllIVmFyNUplTFJHNmc3QTJYSk9vQkkzSkVLb2tHNUxMenNKQW1GVkRJVnlLUzJ4SU5WQWxPZ2NFRENLOHlOOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ablemuse.com%2Fsubmit%2F&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ablemuse.com/submit/</a> </p><p>Librelit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9WYjk0RFlwUnZzYTVVWTBFMkJLRHE3M2h6Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttQUJ6QmJCbHVqaF9VT1hBMEZtakFqMHR1VTE1ZGxwOFl0aHFwbi1HN3Z1OW9CNjEtOERYQm1aN2EwU0dFNHhONC1lbkMtaHU4LXZhTmRuNlVUUFN6MXI5NHdJVHdpVTQ1WkFGVS1teWFfc3pNS3ZCMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.librelit.com%2Fsubmit&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.librelit.com/submit</a></p><p>Blueline Magazine: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1g3MWdNNVlkWDYtUVhIVndSTTl5Sk9VV21Fd3xBQ3Jtc0tsazZrcWxTSUJsNGU4NUktOS01M0pFV1FmeGRFMUZUaVlMakEwc1AtVVd1TTRpVXRkTkdyMzB2eVN0dFg4Sm9rMl9uSTlDMnAzXzQ0YzFadHlZa2xVd3pWM01nbkFNeUdXRlJrTXgyanYzZUN5RnlKVQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbluelineadkmagazine.org%2Fpackages.html&amp;v=xqDNGXwLsco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bluelineadkmagazine.org/packag...</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>✨ A B O U T ✨</p><p>Keena J. Herman and Chelsey Fawcett are a dynamic duo that has collaborated for over ten years on various film, theatre, and animation projects. Their work has reached both national and international audiences, garnering recognition for creativity and impact. Their goal is to connect with fellow storytellers, fostering a supportive community where shared stories and lessons can spark new ideas and encourage creativity.</p><br><p>Business inquiries: pen2plot@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Welcome to the Pen2Plot Podcast!</title>
			<itunes:title>Welcome to the Pen2Plot Podcast!</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:33:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Inspiring storytellers to write through laughter, reflection, and creativity</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome everyone to the Pen2Plot Podcast! We're super excited to have you here and join us on this creative journey.✍️</p><br><p>In this podcast, we help storytellers get inspired and avoid spending hours staring at a blank page. We achieve this through laughter, reflection, and creativity. 📝</p><br><p>Join us as we share our experiences navigating the magical, confusing, and often frustrating world of writing. We’ll also share our favorite creative tools, writing challenges, book and movie reviews, and interviews with industry professionals. 🤓</p><br><p>Our first episode launches this August 2024 (Exact date TBA) Check us out on any major podcast platform or join us on YouTube.</p><br><p>Looking forward to meeting you all and happy writing!😁</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome everyone to the Pen2Plot Podcast! We're super excited to have you here and join us on this creative journey.✍️</p><br><p>In this podcast, we help storytellers get inspired and avoid spending hours staring at a blank page. We achieve this through laughter, reflection, and creativity. 📝</p><br><p>Join us as we share our experiences navigating the magical, confusing, and often frustrating world of writing. We’ll also share our favorite creative tools, writing challenges, book and movie reviews, and interviews with industry professionals. 🤓</p><br><p>Our first episode launches this August 2024 (Exact date TBA) Check us out on any major podcast platform or join us on YouTube.</p><br><p>Looking forward to meeting you all and happy writing!😁</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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