I am deeply saddened to share that our friend Jon Meyers passed away suddenly on Sunday.
I recorded this short message to honor him with your own kind words. I could not read them all, so I encourage you to go to our pages to read the messages from people who wrote about him.
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As you'll hear in this recording, the podcast will not be continuing for now. I had recently shared that I was stepping back as a co-host, and Jon Meyers planned to continue with Peggyann Kennedy. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with him and to produce these 83 episodes. A few more episodes exist that may be published one day. I hope these episodes, as well as our book, continue to encourage you.
EP 83) Sixty-seven episodes ago, 17 months ago, Adrian Sanders was on our show talking about the power of boredom. Today, she is known as Adrian Sanders Russo, and we brought her back to revisit the topic.Adrian Sanders is a full-time copy editor living in Elizabethtown, KY. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing. Her poems have appeared in various print and online publications such as Indiana Review Online, Juke Joint, Maudlin House, GASHER, and others. Sanders’s chapbooks are This Side of the Dirt (https://books.google.com/books/about/...) and Lynchian (https://amzn.to/3WUZt6B). They can be found at B**S** Lit and Alien Buddha Press, respectively.STOLEN FOCUS Johann Hari https://amzn.to/3JkT545Peggyann Kennedy and Jon Meyers have a new romcom with a twist of mystery --which is currently running as a weekly serial on Substack:YOU SHOULD HOPEWRENLEIGH DUVALANDRAE VENNA BRENNANNEVER MEET. Updated every Wednesday at or before 11:59pm CST.https://open.substack.com/pub/jonmeye...The completed novel will be available August 2026.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESPeggyann goes to NOLA (the restaurant, not the city).Jon Meyers learns about chair rankings.YOU RESPOND!Kimberly Carpenter Drymon tells us she played along with THE CUBE. Plus she did our call to action!#HEYJONMEYERS Manta rays. Wow.CALL TO ACTIONDig an old piece of writing out of your morgue file and do something with it. Tell us what you did in the comments under the YouTube -- or on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Jon Meyers plays RAPID FIRE GENRE.Briefly mentioned in this episode: #tradpublishing #Writer
#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #writing #poetry #hustleculture #noticing #WIP #mentalhealth #StolenFocus #johnprine #rollerderby THE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKC, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/.........LINKSA PURPLE POMODORO TIMER CHOSEN ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JBLOGGING STEP-BY-STEP COURSE by the Blog Authority:https://wbt--theblogauthority.thrivec...MORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/
Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH PEGGYANN KENNEDYComing SoonCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoWebsite: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePage
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EPISODE 82) Bestselling author Betsey Kulakowski drops in on Peggyann Kennedy and Jon Meyers to help them finetune their logline for their upcoming novel. If you need to work on yours, there are a lot of useful tips built into this episode.What novel? Our new romcom with a twist of mystery is being released as a weekly serial on Substack:YOU SHOULD HOPEWRENLEIGH DUVALANDRAE VENNA BRENNANNEVER MEET. Updated every Wednesday at or before 11:59pm CST.https://open.substack.com/pub/jonmeye...The completed novel will be available August 2026.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESPeggyann meets with some of her profs.Jon Meyers goes to the International Festival.YOU RESPOND!Kimberly Carpenter Drymon has some nice things to say. Plus she gives us a well thought out reply to our Gomer Pyle Call-To-Action.Laurie McDuffie is learning a lot, approves of Peggyann , and thinks Jon Meyers is a trip!#HEYJONMEYERS Should you bother getting to know a monarch butterfly?CALL TO ACTIONGive us some dual protagonist comps, books or films. Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- or on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Peggyann plays The Box.Also briefly mentioned in this episode: #unfreakingbelieveablepodcast #veritascodex #bigfoot #logline #tradpublishing #Writer#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #coauthoring #pantser #plotterBETSEY's WEBSITE: https://www.authorbetseykulakowski.com/BETSEY'S BOOKS: https://amzn.to/4qgPmFESuffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by CAITLIN CASS https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOTHE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JBLOGGING STEP-BY-STEP COURSE by the Blog Authority:https://wbt--theblogauthority.thrivec...MORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH PEGGYANN KENNEDYComing SoonCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoWebsite: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageYou can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for all your website creation and/or website upgrading Although we didn’t mention him in this episode, if you need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker. Check out his bio, and you’ll see why: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1084...
EPISODE 81) By invitation, Artist Signe sits in as cohost to teach us some of her considerations when communicating emotions through illustration. We talk about the parallel between storytelling with words and storytelling with drawings. Spoiler alert: Story always comes first. We talk about how the author and artist can help each other arrive at the best project. Peggyann pops in for a few minutes in a prerecorded bit with me as we tell you about our new romcom with a twist of mystery serial on Substack:YOU SHOULD HOPEWRENLEIGH DUVALANDRAE VENNA BRENNANNEVER MEET. Go to 01:37:34 to find out how to read it.The first chapter will be posted on October 8, 2025, before 11pm CST.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESSigne drives her horse around the Netherlands and sees many animals.Jon Meyers shows Signe a new three story mural.YOU RESPOND!Abbie Allen, screenwriter/novelist, responds to a previous discussion about manuscript size.#HEYJONMEYERS What colour is outerspace?CALL TO ACTIONGo find a sheep. At a farm, in a toy store, on a book cover, anywhere. Send us a picture of it and describe the colour. Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- or on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Signe plays "Does America Have These?"Also briefly mentioned in this episode: #ghostsigns #selfdoubt #writingcommunity #art #artist #tapir #amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #impostersyndrome #Dutch #language #Friesian #Friesland #chickens SIGNE's WEBSITE: https://www.signeofhorses.com/SIGNE's IG: / signe.of.horses.illustrations Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by CAITLIN CASS https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOTHE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JBLOGGING STEP-BY-STEP COURSE by the Blog Authority:https://wbt--theblogauthority.thrivec...MORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH PEGGYANN KENNEDYComing SoonCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoWebsite: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageYou can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for all your website creation and/or website upgrading If you need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker. Check out his bio, and you’ll see why: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1084...
EPISODE 80) Artist Signe returns for our 80th EPISODE.
In addition to the title question, she also talks about her process on two different art projects -- both completely different. Jon Meyers re-examines a life long belief of his. Peggyann shares her belied on the topic as well. Also, Peggyann analyzes an episode of Gomer Pyle perfectly and announces the novel she is writing with Jon Meyers.The original ART V. PRODUCT EPISODE (#12, oh my!) with EMILY and JON MEYERS • Art vs. Product: How audience and intentio... From 15 months ago -- so much has changed!!!OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESPeggyann visits some doctors.Jon Meyers visits an ice cream parlor.YOU RESPOND!Responses from Tamiko Nesbitt, Kimberly Carpenter Drymon, and Laura Palka.#HEYJONMEYERS OuterspaceCALL TO ACTIONTell us something you used to believe but now you know is no longer true. Like the moon is made of green cheese. Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Peggyann challenges Jon Meyers to create some dialogue.Also briefly mentioned in this episode: #POTS #selfdoubt #writingcommunity #art #artist #amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #impostersyndrome #Dutch #language #Friesian #Friesland #burnout SIGNE's WEBSITE: https://www.signeofhorses.com/SIGNE's IG: / signe.of.horses.illustrations Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by CAITLIN CASS https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOTHE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JBLOGGING STEP-BY-STEP COURSE by the Blog Authority:https://wbt--theblogauthority.thrivec...MORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH PEGGYANN KENNEDYComing SoonCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoWebsite: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageYou can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for all your website creation and/or website upgrading Although we didn’t mention him in this episode, if you need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker. Check out his bio, and you’ll see why: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1084...
EP 79) Writer Peggyann Kennedy joins Jon Meyers to discuss what they learned at WriterCon 2025. With over 300 attendees (such as Peggyann) and over 60 speakers (such as Jon Meyers), we thought we'd share the benefits that anyone attending next year can enjoy. It would be impossible to list every highlight and every connection we made, so we talked about a wide array of experiences. Finally, we both reflected on the event's remarkable positivity.WriterCon Contest Winners 2025CHILDREN’SHM: Sheila Gunlock: Sea Odyssey AdventureHM: Suzanne Clement: Mind-Travelers1 st Runner-Up: Tamiko Nesbitt: Homeless and AloneWINNER: David Corbly: Pierre the Potty-Mouthed PirateYOUNG ADULTWINNER: Shari Heinrich: Want a S’more?INSPIRATIONAL1 st Runner-Up: Joyce Hanewinkel: Listening with My Heart and My EyesWINNER: Shelley Malicote-Stutchman: When Social Media PraysNONFICTION1 st Runner-Up: Richard Kimlinger: Two Creative Minds AgreeWINNER: Shelley Levisay: Deadly DysfunctionMEMOIRHM: Greg Blovits: Fish RulesHM: Jane Speheger: Ebenezer1 st Runner-Up: Hannah Muoa: A Pop-Up PupuseriaWINNER: David Barnett: KomorebiPLAY/SCREENPLAYHM: Jonathan Sweet: One-Eyed JaxHM: Sheila Gunlock: Oh God…OH GOD!1 st Runner-Up: Mark Mulkerin: The Secret Life of MarshmallowsWINNER: Ryan Brandt: Zombie The MusicalPOETRY1 st Runner-Up: Tamiko Nesbitt: My Daddy’s SmileWINNER: Peggyann Kennedy: AcheFLASH FICTION1 st Runner-Up: Zachary Noland: EssaysWINNER: Kyra Walters: Divinity and SinFICTIONHM: Peggyann Kennedy: The Attic1 st Runner-Up: Susan Starling-Nye: When In Doubt, Wear RedWINNER: Regina Mullennix: The Yule King’s CursePUBLISHED YOUNG READERSWINNER: Ta’Shay Mason: Let’s CelebratePUBLISHED NONFICTIONHM: Aubrey Green: Grief Explored1 st Runner-Up: Josh C Jones: America If You Can Keep ItWINNER: Henry Rausch: SubmergedPUBLISHED POETRY1 st Runner-Up: Aubrey Green: Yearly ExamWINNER: Kelley Morris: When the Glass BreaksPUBLISHED FICTIONHM: Betsey Kulakowski and J.B. Caine: The Veil of Secrets1 st Runner-up: Marty Ludlum: At First I Was AfraidWINNER: R.J. Johnson: Malicious Magick#amwriting #memoir #author #writingconference #serialOUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEPeggyann Kennedy joins a new in-person writing group.Jon Meyers went to a webinar hosted by Athens State University in Alabama which featured Friend of the Show Ashley Hargrove.YOU RESPOND!Misty L. Butler and the mental health benefits of being near water.CALL TO ACTIONWatch this Episode of Gomer Pyle, whose story is it? (And why.) • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: Season 1, Episode 4:... Answer in the comments under the YouTube video -- or on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Peggyann Kennedy plays Career Index Card -- but Jon Meyers realizes he was doing it backwards.UPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/JON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/.........AFFILIATE LINKS: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JEMILY'S BOOKShttps://amzn.to/4gAUfERJON MEYERS'S BOOKShttps://amzn.to/4pxus4JPURPLE POMODORO TIMERYou can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzMOOD OCTOPUShttps://amzn.to/4jTc6I9Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOWebsite: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/CONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.
EPISODE 78) Novelist Kelly Beck discusses her writing process, how she chose her agent, why grandmas sometimes guide her characters, and why she helps people on Substack. She then compares how she handles tropes with multi-genre Author S. Matisko. Also there are goats and a possum.S. Matisko and Jon Meyers have the art vs. product debate. (NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Jon Meyers has found his position evolving.). #amwriting #fantasy #romantasy #romcom #creativewriting #substack #tvnews WE GET OUT OF OUR BUBBLES. Matisko goes to Milwaukee to see Linkin Park and meets an angel. Jon Meyers went to his mailbox. He found Emily's new paperback version of THE REDEEMED IMAGINATION book in there. You can buy yours here: https://amzn.to/41TsktUYOU RESPOND!Jon Meyers loses the viewer Mail on his messy desk. Nevertheless, he reads a positive response to his book -- from France!You can buy THE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY CALL TO ACTIONas a writer-on-sub, Kelly Beck invites you to join her community. We did. Did you?You can let us know if you did down in the comments under this YouTube video -- or on fb, X, or IG.#heyjonmeyers S. Matisko tells us how many rat hairs can be in your peanut butter.THE FINAL ACT: S. Matisko plays WEDNESDAY vs. WENDY.A reoccurring character leaves a farewell note.#dyslexia KELLY BECK'S LINKSWebsite: https://www.kelly-beck.com/Substack: https://kellylbeck.substack.com/IG: / kellylbeck S. MATISKO'S LINKSBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: / 21823681.s_matisko Instagram: / s.matisko Facebook: / s.matisko YouTube: / @s.matisko Substack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoUPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/JON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://amzn.to/4nifNYVYou can order Emily's REDEEMED IMAGINATION here:https://amzn.to/4gzt7X3AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOInstagram: / s.matisko Facebook: / s.matisko YouTube: / @s.matisko Substack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: Show more...
EPISODE 77) Multi-genre Author S. Matisko discusses the writing process she used on her first five books -- from how her ideas come to her to writing to editing to publishing to marketing. Jon Meyers keeps his bickering to a minimum. Emily continues her maternity leave.#amwriting #fantasy #romantasy #historicalfiction #creativewriting #poetry #dystopian WE GET OUT OF OUR BUBBLES. Matisko builds a clothing rack while her fiancé provides colour commentary in an Australian accent.Jon Meyers went to his mailbox. He found his new book in there, THE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY. You can buy yours here: https://amzn.to/3I2GmmaAlso, he sees the #savannahbananasbaseballteam 's tour bus while on his #stupidwalkYOU RESPOND!YouTuber @2learn1 wonders where we came from because we both pronounce "milk" properly.We still don't know what TPWNY is. Anybody?#HEYJONMEYERS S. Matisko explains the difference between best and better. CALL TO ACTIONS. Matisko challenges you to #BeCozy.It's a CALL TO INACTION actually.Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- or on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: S. Matisko plays WHAT HAPPENS NEXTOlivia is fine: Watch the whole #Conan video here: • Conan Writes Chicago Blues Songs With Scho... #selfpublishing #dyslexiaMORE DETAILS COMING SOONS. MATISKO'S LINKSBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: / 21823681.s_matisko Instagram: / s.matisko Facebook: / s.matisko YouTube: / @s.matisko Substack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoUPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/JON MEYERS, WRITERCON, SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSEmily’s new writing craft resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product...You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://amzn.to/4nifNYVYou can order Emily's REDEEMED IMAGINATION here:https://amzn.to/4gzt7X3AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOInstagram: / s.matisko Facebook: / s.matisko YouTube: / @s.matisko Substack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Goodreads: Show more...
EPISODE 76) Dr. Cindy, the Expert's Ghostwriter does a lot more that ghostwrite for experts. She's not only great at getting those folks to write a compelling narrative, but she's equally great at marketing, branding, trendspotting, and a whole host of other publishing aspects.Also, as multi-genre author she continues to sub for Emily who is still on baby leave, S. Matisko opens up about the loss of her mother at the age of eight and how she was never really able to connect with other children her age. There is nothing graphic in this conversation, but you still might not want to listen around small children. It's a powerful segment.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESS. Matisko's story involves gambling and robbery. Are you sure you turned into the right podcast? Jon Meyers goes to his mailbox. So yeah, you're in the right place.YOU RESPOND!Misty L. Butler responds to a Call To Action by giving you some tips on how to break a writing slump.#HEYJONMEYERS Space foodCALL TO ACTIONTake Dr. Cindy's FREE quiz (https://cindychildress.com/) and report back to us.Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Page 67Also briefly mentioned in this episode:#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #dyslexia #fibromyalgia #bookmarketing S. MATISKO'S BOOKSBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoTHE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSMichael Jamin's A Paper Orchestra: https://amzn.to/3UTPf4lA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSEmily’s new writing craft resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product...You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product...Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-...Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-bette...Our Patreon… / writebettertogether CONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: / 21823681.s_matisko Instagram: / s.matisko Facebook: / s.matisko YouTube: / @s.matisko Substack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageYou can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for all your website creation and/or website upgrading Although we didn’t mention him in this episode, if you need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker. Check out his bio, and you’ll see why: https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1084...
EPISODE 75) Hidden Disability Advocate/Author Christina Irene and multi-genre author S. Matisko discuss how their chronic pain impacts their writing routine. Jon Meyers learns. Emily's baby leave continues.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESS. Matisko's van meets a turkey. One of them gets out alive.
Jon Meyers goes to his mailbox.YOU RESPOND!More talk about our #Coldplay #Kisscam coverage.#HEYJONMEYERS Citric acid meets a tomato.CALL TO ACTIONChristina wants you to use her impact map ( it's free! https://www.christinairene.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Splat-Impact-Map.pdf ) and make a simple action plan commensurate with your current splatus.Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: Random Syllable Haiku Here's Emily and Jon Meyers discussing David Lynch's Checking Stick:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu3dZ0pt8NkAlso briefly mentioned in this episode:#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #impostersyndrome #dyslexia #fibromyalgia CHRISTINA IRENE'S LINKSWebsite: ChristinaIrene.com
YouTube: @ChristinaIreneInspires
Instagram: @TalkingSplat (all Splat-related content) and @InstaChristinaIrene (adventure stuff and author stuff)
TikTok: @TalkingSplat
Facebook: @SplattiePage (Splat-related content) and @ChristinaIreneInspires (mostly author stuff)THE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSBeautiful haiku mentioned by Jon Meyers, written by Kat Lehmann:https://rattle.com/publications/no-matter-how-it-ends-a-bluebirds-song/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSEmily’s new writing craft resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWMisty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-more-books/Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21823681.S_MatiskoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.matisko/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s.matiskoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@s.matiskoSubstack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePage
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EP 73) Our first guest from the Netherlands, artist SIGNE has created a book that is not a book. She also lives alone (with her horse) in a house she built herself. (She swears the horse doesn't actually live in the house.) As she sits in for Emily, multi-genre author S. Matisko gives girl's girl -- and really pops off with her questions game this episode. She and Jon Meyers wind up inspired, to say the least. Also, Signe talks about working on Jon Meyers's book cover.OUR HOSTS GET THEIR BUBBLESS. Matisko makes naan at a friend's house.Jon Meyers went to his mailbox. Caitlin Cass wins the Eisner.YOU RESPOND!A viewer takes issue with our #Coldplay #Kisscam coverage.#HEYJONMEYERS S. Matisko defends corn syrup.CALL TO ACTIONSigne wants you to find stories, write them down, and mail them to people. Start with one. Leave your answer down here in the comments under the YouTube -- on fb, X, or IG.THE FINAL ACT: S. Matisko plays #WikiHow Did You Do That, S. Matisko?Also briefly mentioned in this episode: #PhilStark #DudeWheresMyCar#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #impostersyndrome #dyslexia #Dutch #language #Friesian #Friesland #burnout SIGNE's WEBSITE: https://www.signeofhorses.com/SIGNE's IG: https://www.instagram.com/signe.of.horses.illustrations/Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S. by CAITLIN CASS https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOTHE PANTOMIME HORSES OF LONDON, KENTUCKY by Jon Meyers https://amzn.to/4oIP5KJ(with cover art by SIGNE.)UPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSEmily’s new writing craft resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/Paperback NOW Available: https://amzn.to/3UD1vWOAFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-more-books/Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21823681.S_MatiskoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.matisko/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s.matiskoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@s.matiskoSubstack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePage
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EP 73) Multi-genre Author S. Matisko discusses her struggle with a penchant for isolating herself. A lot of writers spend a lot of time alone — so we thought this was a great opportunity to explore the topic — and then discuss some helpful tips that make help you break the pattern. Or maybe not. Not every solution is right for every person, and that’s okay.
WE GET OUT OF OUR BUBBLE
S. Matisko doing a podcast is her out-of-the-bubble experience for this week.
Jon Meyers went to his mailbox. But then, he attended an author symposium in-person which featured four speakers each having been published in a different way.
23:30 S.Matisko insisted that if she was going to sit in for Emily, she was going to have to bring back a beloved character from our past. I agreed under one condition, that she had to use science to accomplish this. She actually used a brilliant combination of her storytelling skillset and her STEM background to attempt to… (((dramatic pause)))… you’ll have to watch it for yourself.
EMILY, AVERT YOUR EYES!!!
YOU RESPOND!
Phil Stark (Yes, that Phil Stark, the screenwriter who wrote Dude, Where’s My Car) sends Baby Arthur a gift.
Emily “Miley” Rhinelander in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, says Sarah Vessely’s CALL TO ACTION inspired her.
#HEYJONMEYERS
S. Matisko pronounces “milk” properly.
CALL TO ACTION
I forgot to give one. I was still in shock from the whole thing that happened with that character from the past.
THE FINAL ACT: S. Matisko plays #HorseSizedDuckOr100DuckSizedHorses
#amwriting #creativewriting #selfpublishing #impostersyndrome #agoraphobia #dyslexia
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
JON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
https://writercon.com/conference/
JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025
BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TN
https://www.writerfestnashville.com/
…….
OUR LINKS
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SHOPPING LINKS
You can order Emily's prayer guide here:
Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/
Remember to check her IG or her website to find out how to get the paperback if you are interested.
A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:
You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89Lz
The Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9
MORE LINKS
Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is:
Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Characters
https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3G
Plus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2J
Our Bookshop… https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-together
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CONNECT WITH US:
YouTube/@writebettertogether
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Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21823681.S_Matisko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.matisko/
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You can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for website creation needs.
Although we didn’t mention him in this episode, if you need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker.
EPISODE 72) Lit Agent, PR Pro, Writer Mytecia Myles knows a lot about a lot of things, but today we focus on #nutrition and #wellness, and how they impact #creativity. Then she tells us about a self-publishing workshop/cohort she is forming.AND EMILY BROOKS RETURNS for this conversation with Mytecia.Plus, multi-genre author S. MATISKO drops in to help Jon Meyers finish the episode. We promise we'll give her a proper introduction next week.#FunFact Mytecia cohosted with Jon Meyers on an episode that hasn't aired yet. S. Matisko has a couple under her belt. You already know Emily and Jon Meyers. That means everybody you see on this episode has cohosted before. Can you believe it?MYTECIA MYLES LINKSHer Book: https://amzn.to/45mWYwmHer Website: https://supernaturalsuccesspr.net/founderHer email is on the episode, but it is info@ and then use the website above.Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/mytecia.renae/S. MATISKO'S LINKSBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/s.matiskoGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21823681.S_MatiskoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.matisko/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s.matiskoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@s.matiskoSubstack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoUPCOMING APPEARANCES BY JON MEYERSJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........SHOPPING LINKSA SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9SOME OF EMILY'S NEWER LINKSEmily’s new writing craft resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/You can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/NOTE: The paperback is being release soon as of the date this episode posted. You can go to her website listed below to stay updated.AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JMORE LINKS FROM FRIENDS OF THE SHOWStephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-more-books/Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH S. MATISKOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.matisko/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s.matiskoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@s.matiskoSubstack: https://substack.com/@smatiskoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=95251372Website: https://smatisko.wordpress.com/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21823681.S_MatiskoLink Tree: https://linktr.ee/smatiskoCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.
EPISODE 71) Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers hosted a LIVE WEBINAR on February 20, 2025 on HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED. We broke the teaching into two sections: How To Stay Thirsty and How To Quench That Thirst. If you think about the putting a bit of salt on your tongue, that's the metaphor for which we were going. We give multiple tips on how to keep writing when you don't really feel like it -- and some additional advice with practical applications to help you keep going.
We are joined on screen by writer David Corbly, author Betsey Kulakowski, writer Emily "Mily" Rhinelander, and audiobook narrator Emily Norman.
You can never have too many Emilys!
Somewhere off-screen when it was live streaming, we had contributions from Sheila Gunlock, Bob Saenz, Lori Twichell, and a couple dozen other lurkers.
#writingcommunity
EVERYONE GETS OUT OF THEIR BUBBLE
YOU RESPOND!
Jeanice gives us an alternative ending to the group story from the previous webinar.
#HEYJONMEYERS turns into #HEYEVERYBODY
And we all learn why you need to prune your fruit trees.
CALL TO ACTION
Jon Meyers forgot to give a CALL TO ACTION, so... your call to action this week is to do whatever you want. Make it writing related.
Then tell us what you did.
Let us know who that author is by responding in our show notes at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments on YouTube, or on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
THE FINAL ACT: TOP THIS! Concentric Circle Storytelling. Betsey starts us off with pointing out that a prune was once a plum -- making this our first episode ever to use the word prune in two completely different contexts.
#authorproblems #amwriting #creativewriting
OUR LINKS
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Here are all of Betsey Kulakowski's books:https://amzn.to/45cvJEP
Betsey's website: https://www.authorbetseykulakowski.com/
Emily Norman's website: https://www.emilynormannarration.com/
Dean Diehl's books: https://amzn.to/3H9tTwo
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
JON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
https://writercon.com/conference/
JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025
BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TN
https://www.writerfestnashville.com/
MORE SOON
…….
SHOPPING LINKS
You can order Emily's prayer guide here:
Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/
A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:
You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89Lz
The Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9
MORE LINKS
Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/
Misty L. Jones entire catalog: https://amzn.to/4jfKKuH
Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is:
Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Characters
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Order our book here: Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3G
Plus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2J
Order Gourmet Desserts shipped to your door from Drip Confections...
https://dripconfections.com?sca_ref=6525184.0Dv4JzbUdyW7aj.
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EPISODE 70) Screenwriter/Conference Organizer Carlo Dall'Olmo tells us about the importance of writing communities -- and why he started one himself.Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the sixth and final time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave.#amwriting #writingconferences #conference #screenwriting OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEBob takes Margie on a date.Jon Meyers gets up close at the Government Cheese reunion concert. YOU RESPOND!David Corbly responds to our Emily Norman episode. Here it is: https://youtu.be/nzxpXKC3Lsw#HEYJONMEYERSBob talks about waterbeds.CALL(s) TO ACTIONCarlo would love for you to support his conference. (His contact info is below.) Plus, if you have a corporate connection that would consider a sponsorship, let him know.Bob would like you to google any local writing groups you could join. Can't find one? Start one like Carlo did!Then, you can tell us about either of these (or both) us at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Instagram. THE FINAL ACT: Bob plays ZEBRA LINE UPIn this episode, we also briefly mention:#GovernmentCheese #TommyWomack #RichardWalter #LoyolaUniversity #cannoli #robdelaney LINKSCARLO'S LINKSPhoenix Screenwriters Associationhttps://phoenixscreenwriters.orgBob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON.........Bob will also be appearing at WriterCon in OKC, OK same link as aboveSHOPPING LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-more-books/Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOrder Gourmet Desserts shipped straight to your door from Drip Confections... https://dripconfections.com?sca_ref=6525184.0Dv4JzbUdyW7aj.Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homeCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.Need a copy editor or proofreader, we recommend Brian Baker. https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1084778&brand=fiverrmarketplace&landingPage=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.fiverr.com%252Fbbrianwallace%253Fsource%253Dgig_page%2526gigs%253Dslug%25253Aedit-your-resume-cover-letter-and-personal-statement%25252Cpckg_id%25253A1
EP 69) USA TODAY Bestselling Author Heather Blanton explains to us how her research is such a vital component of her historical romance writing. She talks about how that research has informed her 36 books -- and she updates us with some recent career developments involving other platforms as well.Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the fifth time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave.#western #storytelling #novels #amwriting #christianfiction #historicalfiction #christianromance #narrativefictionpodcasts #screenwriting #WriterForHire #streamingcontent OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEBob moves his grand piano.Jon Meyers goes on his #stupidwalk and sees another expectation-defying snail.YOU RESPOND!Misty L. Butler wants to know what you think about exercise and going on your #stupidwalk -- okay, okay, she doesn't call it stupid (that's Jon Meyers's deal). To the contrary, she loves hers.To learn more here Crowned Free and Trades of Hope: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2520756964899453Celebrate HOPE with Misty#HEYJONMEYERSBob teaches Jon Meyers that there's a bug that sleeps with its eyes closed.CALL TO ACTIONHeather wants you to "launch out into the deep." Write something outside of your comfort zone, be it a different genre, or different format, or submit to a new platform.Then, you can tell us about either of these (or both) us at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments here on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Instagram. THE FINAL ACT: Bob plays THE CUBE.LINKSHEATHER'S LINKShttps://www.authorheatherblanton.com/For updates on A Lady in Defiance narrative fiction podcast:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLSrcnMsEiN/A sneak peek teaser of A Lady in Defiance narrative fiction podcast:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LyNf6AhcUrQHeather's Books:If you start here with the newest one, A Reckoning in Defiance: A Christian Historical Romance Series (Romance in the Rockies) , it'll get you to all the rest from there. https://amzn.to/3GQdX1QBob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/.........Bob will also be appearing at WriterCon in OKC, OK SHOPPING LINKSOrder Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A PURPLE POMODORO TIMER: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Butler's entire catalog: https://mistylbutler.com/books-books-more-books/Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOur Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.
EP 68) Nashville Hitmaker/Famed Producer Justin Peters tells us stories. Where those stories take us will surprise you. His listening skills, his attention to detail (even in nature), and his faith all play a big role in his success.Without stopping or even slowing down in the recording studio, Justin has now launched a new non-profit called Bless The Animals. This important charitable organization does exactly what it sounds like they do. They are international and are working of an app to help pair animal rescue resources worldwide. In this episode, he tells you all about it.#songwriting #recordproducer #animalrescue OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEBob takes Margie to see Paul Simon.Jon Meyers goes on his #stupidwalk and sees a stupid prank.YOU RESPOND!Dallen Malna resurfaces! Yay!#HEYJONMEYERSBob teaches Jon Meyers about fruit which represents both fertility and death? How is that possible?CALL TO ACTIONJustin wants you to walk out into your yard, pluck a leaf from each tree, research it, document it, and categorize it. So many people don't know the trees they have on their own property. Now you will join the few who do.But Justin didn't stop there. He also wants you to go do something nice for five (5) strangers. Pay for their purchase at Goodwill, or buy their coffee, or whatever.You can tell us about either of these (or both) us at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments here on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Instagram. THE FINAL ACT: We play SIX DEGREES OF BOB SAENZ: PAUL SIMON EDITION. It's a dream come true for Jon Meyers.LINKSJUSTIN'S LINKSwww.platinumplanetrecords.comwww.songsfortheplanet.comwww.sportsmusic.tvwww.songbirdeducators.comhttps://music.apple.com/us/song/she-loves-to-rock-and-roll/1773830878Bob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/SHOPPING LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOrder Gourmet Desserts shipped straight to your door from Drip Confections... https://dripconfections.com?sca_ref=6525184.0Dv4JzbUdyW7aj.Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/giving_gal/https://www.facebook.com/GivingGal/https://www.youtube.com/@StephanieLJones-GivingGalCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.
EPISODE 67) Jeanne Bowerman is Sr. Exec @pipelinemediagp @bookpipline @fringepress; Editor in Chief at @PipelineArtists ; Founder of @scriptchat on Sunday nights on X. She also runs or helps run a private beach, an AirBnB, an antique shop, and a Revolutionary War Cemetery. She has two podcasts as well, including Reckless Creatives with Sadie Dean. Jeanne was also previously EiC Script Mag and Sr. Editor at Writer's Digest. Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the third time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave. We talk with Jeanne about the common denominator that runs through all of these things that she does: Helping others. Each one of these efforts all started from there. Her new indie press, Fringe, is uniquely positioned to publish writers by "showcasing universal yet unapologetically divergent narratives that transcend norms, promote timeless relevancy, and exist at the edge of storytelling." Watch to see Jeanne describe their vision in full. It's exciting.
Jeanne's Linktree is here: https://linktr.ee/jeannevbOUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEBob gets a new roof.
Jon Meyers gets some nice words from a former student.YOU RESPOND!Author Kay Suz reviews WRITE ANYWAY, the book Emily and Jon Meyers wrote. Thank you, Kay!#HEYJONMEYERSBob teaches Jon Meyers about Graeagle, California.CALL TO ACTIONJeanne wants you to do something that scares you. If it's writing for instance, tell a story you've always been afraid to tell.You can share it with us at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments here on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Instagram.THE FINAL ACT: Bob plays RANDOM WORD PITCH: Coyote vs. Acme Edition.LINKSJeanne's website is here: https://jeannevb.comHer Linktree is here: https://linktr.ee/jeannevbBob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOONBob will also atICVM's STORYTELLER CONFERENCE October 1-4, 2025ORLANDO, FL https://icvm.com/storytellers-conference/SHOPPING LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOur Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/giving_gal/https://www.facebook.com/GivingGal/https://www.youtube.com/@StephanieLJones-GivingGalCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation +/or upgrading.
EPISODE 66) Clay Baggett explains the importance of clarity when it comes to grappling with expectations: Your expectations, expectations of others, others' expectations of you. There are multiple practical applications for you as a creative -- wherever you are in your journey. Screenwriter Bob Saenz joins Jon Meyers for the second time as guest cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave. We also talk about dads. Clay's father was a quiet, introspective man of love -- who came to his faithwalk later in life. Clay also tells us about the summer actor/director Robert Duvall followed his father around as he preached at tent revivals in preparation for the film THE APOSTLE (1997). OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEJon Meyers went to another Jamin webinar -- this one on writer's rooms.Bob looks forwards to seeing Paul Simon.YOU RESPOND!Jeanice responds to Episode 51 with audiobook narrator Emily Norman.#HEYJONMEYERSEmily returns in a prerecorded segment about coral reefs. NOTE: This segment was recorded before Emily gave birth on May 8th, but the episode itself was recorded after May 8th. So the cooing you hear in the background is Kaiju the Dove, not Arthur the Baby.CALL TO ACTIONClay wants you to do the work of finding the goodness and inward beauty of people. Rather than lean into negativity, online for instance -- make an effort to find something positive to say. Again, clarity is key.THE FINAL ACT: Bob plays ACT YOUR WAY OUT OF A PAPER BAG.He doesn't even complain too much about it.LINKSClay has two podcasts:A New View -- Where Faith meets Curiosity. Kelly Breece and Pastor Clay Baggett delve into the questions you've always wanted to ask about faith and spirituality. You can watch this one on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ANewView-24ReFuel is on Facebook LIVE on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm (CST). And yes, it is really LIVE. He has hundreds of viewers from all over the world. You can scroll through all the comments and see for yourself where everyone is from. Just pop in LIVE on Wednesday nights at the https://www.facebook.com/threeoakschurchtn page.Bob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/SHOPPING LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER WE CHOSE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU:You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOur Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageDavid Corbly, OpenDoorCreations.com, website creation and/or website upgrading.
EPISODE 65) Screenwriter Bob Saenz starts his six-week run filling in as a cohost for Emily Brooks as she is on maternity leave. When we filmed this, Bob had just returned from a screenwriting conference (in Phoenix) and a film festival (in Orlando), so Jon Meyers thought it would be a good idea for Bob to share with you some of his real life experiences from these two events. We also preview some upcoming events for each of us, as well as a few of the guests who will be coming on in the next six weeks or so.#guestspeaker #filmfestival #writingconferences #writingcommunity OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLEJon Meyers goes to his mailbox. ("That's not a story!")
Bob's whole segment is about getting out of his bubble. Twice.YOU RESPOND!What do you think Jon Meyers got our of his mailbox?#HEYJONMEYERSEmily returns in a prerecorded segment about a mysterious phenomenon in Peru! Gosh, she is missed!CALL TO ACTIONBob wants you to make a rudimentary bucket list, or share the one you have. Jon Meyers says that's a fine idea -- but please doesn't like the word "bucket" because he doesn't want you to kick the bucket.You can share the list with us at writebettertogether.com/podcast, or in the comments here on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Instagram.THE FINAL ACT: Bob begrudgingly plays TOM, TOM, or TOM?We think it's all an act and he secretly loves the games.LINKSBob's novel is here: https://amzn.to/442yZCdBob's screenwriting advice book is here: https://amzn.to/4kRTOriUPCOMING APPEARANCESJON MEYERS, WRITERCON, AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKhttps://writercon.com/conference/JON MEYERS, WRITERFEST, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2025BELMONT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TNhttps://www.writerfestnashville.com/MORE SOON
Bob will also be appearing at WriterCon in OKC, OK same link as above
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ICVM's STORYTELLER CONFERENCE October 1-4, 2025ORLANDO, FL
https://icvm.com/storytellers-conference/SHOPPING LINKSYou can order Emily's prayer guide here:Pray to Remember: A 6-Week Prayer Guide to Deeper Faith https://emilybrookswriter.com/product/pray-to-remember/A SPECIAL PURPLE POMODORO TIMER You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/4jn89LzThe Mood Octopus https://amzn.to/4jTc6I9MORE LINKS Stephanie L. Jones entire catalog: https://shop.givingyourbestlife.com/Misty L. Jones entire catalog: https://amzn.to/4jfKKuH
Besides the prayer guide, Emily’s other new resource is: Writing Women: Creating and Describing Compelling Female Charactershttps://emilybrookswriter.com/product/writing-women-crafting-and-describing-compelling-female-characters/AFFILIATE LINKS: Order our book here:Emily Brooks and Jon Meyers, WRITE ANYWAY: https://amzn.to/4erbV3GPlus, WRITE ANYWAY, is now available on Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ScKS2JOrder Gourmet Desserts shipped straight to your door from Drip Confections... https://dripconfections.com?sca_ref=6525184.0Dv4JzbUdyW7aj.Our Bookshop…https://bookshop.org/shop/write-better-togetherOur Patreon…https://www.patreon.com/WriteBetterTogetherCONNECT WITH US:YouTube/@writebettertogether www.instagram.com/WriteBetterTogetherwww.facebook.com/writebettertogethernowwww.X.com/WriteBetterTgtrCONNECT WITH EMILY BROOKS: www.emilybrookswriter.comwww.instagram.com/EmilyBrooksWriterwww.facebook.com/EmilyBrooksAuthorCONNECT WITH STEPHANIE L. JONEShttps://givingyourbestlife.com/homehttps://www.instagram.com/giving_gal/https://www.facebook.com/GivingGal/https://www.youtube.com/@StephanieLJones-GivingGalCONNECT WITH JON MEYERS: www.jonmeyersscripts.comwww.instagram.com/FilmicThePagewww.facebook.com/FilmicThePagewww.X.com/FilmicThePageYou can contact David Corbly at OpenDoorCreations.com for all your website creation and/or website upgrading needs.
