For Women who Write
A podcast for women who write or want to write.
Episodes
44 episodes
44: Will people take you seriously if you self-publish?
In this episode of For Women Who Write, certified writing coach, editor, and self-publishing expert Mikaela Mathews breaks down some of the biggest myths surrounding self-publishing. With years of experience helping women write, publis...
43: "But won't an outline box me in?"
What if the thing you think will restrict your creativity is actually what helps unlock it? In this episode, Mikaela Mathews shares why outlining doesn’t have to mean rigid rules, Roman numerals, or boring middle-school English assignments. Ins...
42: From “Not Me” to Writing the Book with Erika Millard
In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela Mathews sits down with her friend Erika Millard, a business owner, mom of four, host of the Get Comfy with Numbers podcast, and now, Bible study author.Erika’s book starte...
41: How to Write a Book Without Waiting for Life to Calm Down
What does it actually look like to write a book when you’re raising kids, homeschooling, working, and already have a very full life?In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with her client and friend Alexis, a t...
40: The Three Lessons I'm Learning Writing My Book
Mikaela is writing a book.And even after years of coaching writers, editing manuscripts, and teaching women how to write their books, the process of writing her own has been much messier than she expected.Her book has changed dire...
39: How Renee Sold 10,283 Books With Just 183 Instagram Followers
Marketing your book can feel overwhelming. Do you need thousands of followers? Should you be posting every day? What about Amazon ads? And what happens if your launch doesn’t go as planned?In this episode of For Women Who Write,...
38: The Difference Between a Generic Book and a Memorable One
One of the biggest fears aspiring authors face isn't writing a book—it's writing one that feels like every other book on the shelf.In this episode, Mikaela Mathews explains why so many nonfiction books end up sounding generic and shares ...
37: Stewarding Your Book in a Busy Season
Have you been telling yourself you'll write your book when life finally slows down?Between work, family, business, and everything else on your plate, it can feel like writing a book has to wait for "someday." But what if the issue isn't ...
36: When God Says Write: Shannon's Publishing Journey
What if the book you're meant to write starts with simply putting your thoughts on paper?In this heartfelt episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with first-time author Shannon to discuss the journey behind her beautiful devot...
35: Before You Give Up on Your Book, Listen to This
How do you know if your book is actually any good?If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're not alone. It's one of the most common fears writers face—but it may not be the question that's really keeping you stuck....
34: From First Draft to Published Author: Christy Smith’s Journey to Writing a Book That Opens Doors
What happens after you publish your book?In this inspiring episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with author, speaker, and former educator Christy Smith to discuss her journey from aspiring writer to published author of It Be...
33: Finding Your Boundaries with AI as a Writer
AI has quickly become one of the biggest conversations in the writing world. Some writers embrace it. Others want nothing to do with it. So where should it fit into the writing process?In this episode, I'm sharing my personal thoughts on...
32. What if I'm not a writer?
In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela challenges one of the most common beliefs aspiring authors hold: “I’m not a writer.”If you've ever felt like you aren't creative enough, talented enough, or qualified enough to wri...
31: The Right Season to Write | A Conversation with Miranda Trudeau
What does it really look like to write a book while running businesses, raising children, and managing everyday life?In this episode, Mikaela sits down with author, marketer, and entrepreneur Miranda Trudeau to talk about the honest real...
30: When should you hire a book coach or editor?
In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela answers one of the most important questions aspiring authors face: When should you hire a book coach or editor?Through a personal story about assembling furniture without following...
29: So You Don't Know What to Write About
In this solo episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela tackles one of the biggest struggles aspiring authors face: figuring out what to write about.If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book, but I don’t know what my book shou...
28: Why Structure Changes Everything When Writing a Book | Interview with Kristin Haluch
In this episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela sits down with leadership coach and strategist Kristen to talk about the real behind-the-scenes journey of writing and publishing her first book, The Mama Bear Leader: How Human Centered L...
27: The Exact Questions I Use as a Book Coach to Help Writers Find Their Book Idea
In this live coaching session, Mikaela sits down with nervous system coach and mom of two, Shena Black, to help her narrow down her book idea.This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the book-writing process as Mikaela coaches ...
26: How to Know What Book You’re Meant to Write
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book… but I don’t know what to write about,” this episode is for you.Today, Mikaela walks you through the powerful questions that help aspiring authors move past overwhelm, overthinking, and men...
25: Book Marketing for Women Who Hate Marketing
Marketing can feel uncomfortable for so many writers.You finally finish the book . . . and then realize people actually need to know it exists.In this episode, Mikaela sits down with marketing strategist and publishing partner Mir...
24: How to Write a Bible Study or Devotional
Have you ever felt called to write a Bible study or devotional but were not sure where to start or how they are different?In this episode, I break it all down for my faith-based writers. We dive into the key differences between devotiona...
23: What Happens When You Finally Write the Book Everyone Keeps Telling You to Write
If people keep telling you to write a book, this episode is for you.I’m joined by my client Lyndi Zavy, author of Cheerleading from Quicksand, to talk about what it actually looked like to take her message from scattered ideas i...
22: She Wrote the Book. Now She's a Bestseller. — with Brianna LaShell Rabb
Brianna LaShell Rabb is a nonprofit coach, legacy strategist, and now a published, Amazon bestselling author of The Work That Outlives You. In this episode, Mikaela sits down with her very first podcast guest to talk about what the boo...
21: Five Signs You're Ready to Outline Your Book
Before you write a single word, there's one step most aspiring authors skip. It's also the reason so many books never get finished. This episode breaks down the five signs that tell you it's time to stop waiting and start outlining....
20: How to Repurpose Your Podcast into a Book
If you have a podcast, there’s a good chance you’re already holding the foundation of a book.You just haven’t structured it yet.In this episode, we’re walking through what it actually looks like to take your podcast content and tu...