Writing on Air Radio Show Can you imagine selling 10,000 books? How about 500? Join Carol and her Guest Frank McKinley as he shares his story about his books and how he came to sell over 20,000 copies!    Frank McKinley has been a writer since he could pick up a pen. When the boys his age were playing war with toy soldiers and pellet guns, he was designing magazines made of construction paper and crayons. Inside were articles, pictures, even ads! Writing allowed him to sort through his...

Writing on Air Radio Show Whoever said writing is a solitary act ... wasn't doing it right! Or they are the cliche tortured writer-type: alone in a cold, dimly lit room with a bottle of scotch close at hand and a haunted look in their bloodshot eyes. I'm not sure if the red eyes are supposed to be from drinking or lack of sleep.    If you'd rather not be THAT kind of writer, join me to discover what (and who) it takes to make writing a light, mostly enjoyable, life-giving craft.    For the...

Writing on Air Radio Show Are You A Bulletproof Writer? If you’ve been watching my blog lately, you’ll have noticed that I’ve been binge reading about writing and creativity.  One of the common threads I’ve noticed in all of my reading is the idea of writing community. In my post at https://writingonair.net/writing-community-difference/ I mention a number of Facebook groups that are a contribution to my community. In this show Blake Powell, creator of the Bulletproof Writers group joins me to...

Writing on Air Radio Show Are you struggling to think of unique and meaningful gifts for the writer in your life? I completely understand! We writers can be a challenge to buy for ~ or so you'd think! Join me as I share some interesting ideas to make your writer feel inspired, loved and encouraged. In fact, I'd be tempted to call them The Best Gifts for The Writer on Your List! You'll never have to resort to giving them another journal again!   You can pop over to...

Writing on Air Radio Show Writers often seek wisdom from professionals to help them write more, better, significantly ... blah blah blah. Some of what we get is simply bad advice for writers. Join me for this show where we’ll talk about the advice we've heard, the advice we've tried, and other deadly traps for writers. Carol will even share some of the best advice she's received & some of the things she's learned along the way. We’ll also talk about what counts as writing and how you may...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Do you find yourself spending more time looking for inspiration than you do writing? What is your muse for writing and how do you even know when you've found yours? And by the way, what's the point of a muse anyway?    Join Carol in this exploration of chasing the muse and where inspiration can really be found. For aspiring writers, you just might find the inspiration to turn that dream of writing into a reality. At least you’ll discover that the craft of writing...

Writing on Air Radio Show   There are so many reasons WHY we write: self expression or exploration, business, instruction, the list goes on. Have you ever considered WHO you are writing for? Does that make a difference in HOW you write? Join Carol and her Guest Cheri Caddick as they explore the WHO's of writing.    Cheri Caddick (formerly, Cheri L. R. Taylor) holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College and was a writing instructor at Macomb College for 8 years.  She has...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol and her Guest Trina Hall this week as they discuss Trina's 7 Steps to Help You Find Your True Self, Purpose, and Power Within. In her book "Note to Self: Empowerment," Trina balances vulnerability, compassion and unwavering strength to inspire, motivate and empower you. While being enthralled by her compelling story, she provides profound wisdom, incredible insights, valuable tips and simple exercises in order to avoid needless suffering.   Trina Hall is...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol this week as she and her Guest Lorene Hughes talk about Gratitude. What's the big deal about it anyway?   Lorene Hughes is a New Zealand born creator of possibilities. The eldest of her siblings, Lorene Hughes made the courageous choice to follow her heart and move to Australia in 2010. With no family to meet her, and knowing no one in Adelaide besides a contact from her auntie in Brisbane, she stepped off that plane and began a brave new adventure....

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol with her Guest Krista Harrison as they talk about kids, cookbooks, and writing as a fundraising venture. Krista Harrison is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Culinary Nutrition Expert, Certified Reflexologist, Author and most importantly a Mom to three beautiful, creative and inspirational children. Through the healing power of whole foods, honing into her innate wisdom, and learning how to be present within the moment, she has freed herself of many...

Writing on Air Radio Show   It’s hard to carve out the time to write and to get over the inevitable block that seems to descend upon us each time we face a new blank document! Does it have to be hard? Does it have to be every day? What should it look like? Listen in as Carol and Parrish Wilson discuss writing as an honoring of you and your soul.   Parrish Wilson is a Writing Coach for women who feel like they have words in their soul that MUST be expressed. Whether those words are meant to be...

Writing on Air Radio Show   I bet this is a type of writing you weren't expecting to see here: lyrics! Join me this week with my guest, author & lyricist Keisha Clark as we talk about how writing for music is different from prose. Keisha's recent release Global Embrace has been met with awe, wonder and deep gratitude from all who enjoy it. Find "Global Embrace" at – http://cdbaby.com/cd/keishaclark   Keisha is a happily unconventional Empowerment Agent who blends her capacities in the...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol this week with her Guest Paula Hillick, author of "The Grumps - A Love Story." If you have a child 3-8 years old, this book can help reduce the following:  tantrums, conflicts, bullying depression isolation Children are calling it their "favourite book of all time" and parents are saying that it is "really striking a cord."   Even Carol admits it's helped her on a couple occasions too!   Find Paula at: http://thinkcareshare.com/home.html    Explore more...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol and her Guest Cheri Caddick as they talk about all things funny! You can be sure Cheri will share her process for writing humorous pieces (she's brilliant at it!). And they'll also get into some tips on how to lighten up your writing in all the right places.   Cheri Caddick (formerly, Cheri L. R. Taylor) holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College and was a writing instructor at Macomb College for 8 years.  She has facilitated writing...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol with her guest Teresa Syms, Author of A Century of Secrets, Personal Empowerment Coach and Entrepreneur.  After experiencing a life-time of abuse and loneliness, in 2003, Teresa believed she escaped her past.  Then in 2007, she was almost killed in a motor vehicle accident. Facing life with chronic injuries and a brain injury that is a daily challenge, she then spent the next nine years rebuilding her life, learning about chronic pain, PTSD and taking...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol this week with Author, Kim Louise Morrison as we explore her book "From Black & White to Technicolour." Kim has a powerful story to share with the world. You’ll want to tune into this page-turner to hear how one Canadian woman moved through ordinary and extraordinary challenges with determination, humour, and wonder.  Through her courage and willingness to ask questions and to never give up, Kim’s story will inspire you to do the same.      Kim...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol with her Guest Kellie Fitzgerald as they discuss her book "When on The Road to Enlightenment, Don't Forget to Take Out The Trash" and her other adventures (ventures) in writing. Kellie Fitzgerald has arrived at this particular point in her life by taking the scenic route, often filled with pitfalls and new beginnings.  She tells people in her workshops and interviews "I did not have an idyllic childhood, this lead to my not having an idyllic first...

Writing on Air Radio Show   So you want to "be a writer." Join Carol with her Guest Cheri Caddick as they discuss 5 Great Questions Potential Writers Should Ask Themselves.   Cheri Caddick (formerly, Cheri L. R. Taylor) holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College and was a writing instructor at Macomb College for 8 years.  She has facilitated writing workshops with the Arts in the Spirit Program at Oakwood Hospital and as a Writer in Residence with the Inside Out Literary...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol with her guest Martti Pajunen, author of soon-to-be-released "The Thirteenities: leading tweens to loves of greatness and goodness." The Thirteenities is the foundational piece of a movement that is seeking to transform how parents view their role, especially in dealing with their children during the tween years, from ages 9 to 12. Martti's approach is less of a roadmap and more of a compass for parents. In the book and accompanying on-line training,...

Writing on Air Radio Show   Join Carol with her Guest Jody Doty this week as we discuss her new book "Divine Explorations and Moon Soul Musings ... A Poetic Wandering Along the River." We'll also talk about Jody's other creations and what happens after the book launch. Jody Doty is a Soul Reader, Psychic-Intuitive-Medium, Spiritual Counselor, Internet Radio Host of "Divine Explorations with Jody Doty," and Author of the new book "Divine Explorations and Moon Soul Musings … A Poetic Wandering...

Writing on Air Radio Show   You can imagine that writing about earthly things is tough enough, but what about writing about intuition, knowing, and sacred geometry? Join Carol and her Guest Gail Alexander for an exciting conversation about creating beyond this dimension. Gail Alexander has been called many names by the people with whom she has worked: clairvoyant, medium, mystic, healer, therapist, artist, and intuitive. She is an Author, Multi-Dimensional Artist, Intuitive, Healer, and...

Writing on Air Radio Show   New show, new book, new blog post: a blank page. Do you stare blankly or do you explode into the scene?   Join Carol and her Guest, author, writing coach, editor Cheri Caddick (formerly Cheri L. R. Taylor) as we kick off this new beginning and discuss what’s possible beyond that first deep breath.   Cheri Caddick (formerly, Cheri L. R. Taylor) holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College and was a writing instructor at Macomb College for 8 years. ...