How do writer moms do it all AND write? | Behind the Scenes of Publishing #1 (ft. Brittany Wang)

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Welcome to the first episode of my "Behind the Scenes of Publishing" podcast! Today's chat is all about being a writer mama, the challenges we face, things that have helped us, encouragement, and more, featuring my friend and fellow mama writer, Brittany Wang!
MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
◦ RU-vid Channel: ‪@AuthorBrittanyWang‬
◦ Patreon: / authorbrittanywang
◦ Instagram: / authorbrittanywang
◦ Books on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/author/...
◦ Brittany's Author Website: www.authorbrittanywang.com/
◦ No Spice YA Fantasy Website: www.authorbrittanywang.com/no...
◦ Author Website Boot Camp: www.authorbrittanywang.com/we...
◦ Katlyn Duncan's course for Writer Mom's: www.katlynduncan.com/apply
◦ The Happy Sleeper Book: www.amazon.com/Happy-Sleeper-...
◦ Dear Writer are you in Burnout Book: www.amazon.com/Dear-Writer-Bu...
◦ Instagram accounts mentioned: "The Solid Starts", "TakingCaraBabies", "TheEnneagramMom" , "DiaryofanHonestMom"
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📖 T H E Q U E E N ' S R I S E S E R I E S :
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE SECRET SHADOW: / the-secret-shadow
◦ THE SECRET CURSE: / the-secret-curse
📚 T H E S T O L E N K I N G D O M S E R I E S :
www.bethanyatazadeh.com/thest...
◦ COLLECTOR'S EDITION / BOX SET: amzn.to/34A9wFw
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: www.audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK...
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📖 B E C O M E A P A T R O N :
Where you can receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and more!
/ bethanyatazadeh
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Sign up for FREE exclusives (the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide): www.bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
❤️ M Y M E R C H :
teespring.com/stores/bethanya...
📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
www.udemy.com/course/novel-se...
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📒 M Y O T H E R W O R K :
◦ EVALENE'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3sZPlKi
◦ PEARL'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3Kyp63Q
◦ MARKETING FOR AUTHORS SERIES: amzn.to/3pTrbPG
◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: amzn.to/36aJd9m
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): amzn.to/3hYnzYo
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (laptop cover): amzn.to/3KwvW9Z
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❤️ C O M P A N I E S I L O V E & A M A N A F F I L I A T E F O R :
◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: heartbreathings.teachable.com...
◦ WRITING STICKERS & the book launch planner (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=Q...
◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I get my music! If you'd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: www.draft2digital.com/bethany...
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | www.bethanyatazadeh.com
Instagram | / authorbethanyatazadeh
RU-vid | / bethanyatazadeh
Patreon | / bethanyatazadeh
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Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
#Authortube #NovelWriting #selfpublishing
TIMESTAMPS:
3:50 - rapid fire get to know Brittany
8:05 - Brittany’s author backstory
19:05 - challenges as a writer mama
38:00 - encouragement from seasons mamas
39:38 - our encouragement for writer mamas
47:40 - resources
50:05 - author bucket list
50:40 - one piece of advice for an aspiring author
51:33 - where you can find Brittany

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1 мар 2023

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@jhcasey_writer4690 Год назад

I did things opposite a lot of author moms. I put my writing aside for 20+ years while I fully focused on raising my family. I’m just coming back to it with my youngest being 11ys now. The world has changed a lot from when I was writing last and I often feel pretty lonely with having done things the way I did. I guess it is never too late and eventually we all find our way, right? ❤😅

@AuthorBrittanyWang Год назад

That’s right, JH! It is NEVER too late! And you’re definitely not alone ❤️

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

I have honestly been thinking about putting writing aside / slowing down quite a bit for a season as well, and so that's actually encouraging to hear that you're coming back to it-it's absolutely never too late!! Sorry it's feeling lonely, but I hope that you find your tribe and I think the more you get back into writing, the more it will be like no time has passed at all!

@jonathanbaumler Год назад

I just sent my manuscript to my editor, and I just became a father as well.. so, I’m excited to listen to this one! 🙂

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay! Hope you enjoy it!

@Katlyn_Duncan Год назад

Great conversation. I'm such a proponent of connecting author moms more. We need the support! Thanks so much Brittany for mentioning my program

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Thanks Katlyn! I’m so happy you liked it, this topic was really important to me for that same reason! 🥰

@AuthorJenniferKrigbaum Год назад

Love this!! I’m so happy you guys are focusing on this topic because writing a book and being a mom is so hard! We can all use this kind of encouragement ❤️

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Thank you Jennifer! I’m so happy you liked it, this topic was really important to me for that same reason! 🥰

@jeanshelbybooks4154 Год назад

What a fun interview! 🎉

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay thank you, glad you liked it!

@beccapony77 Год назад

I so needed this today. Finished my morning chores & wanted encouragement from one of your videos, went on RU-vid and answer from the Lord this video was there. Thank you!!! :-) PS: I do not even have kids and I needed this video. :-)

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Perfect timing! So glad this video was encouraging, you’ve got this!

@heyrenahy Год назад

Love this! I recently started my channel to talk about being a mom and writing a book bc it is toughhhhh lolol I have 2 boys (almost 3 and almost 1) and for me, it was easier the second time around in every capacity but in terms of finding the time and energy to write it’s taught me about intentionality and also asking for help. I was soo sad for a few weeks crying constantly bc I felt like I was trying to have a job (writing) but I didn’t have the time for it and I expressed this to my partner and then we found a few hours in the week that I could work and it was life changing!!! So intentionality and asking for help have been everything for me. Hope this helps someone else - thank you ladies for your honesty and banter! So fun ♥️♥️

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay so glad you liked it! And that’s SO encouraging to hear it was easier the second time around, that makes me much less anxious about trying for a second baby in the future. So glad you’ve found good systems and are making it work, and your channel sounds awesome!

@maryshade6122 Год назад

As someone who is in the middle of my first year as an empty nester, I can definitely say it is a season you are in, and it will fly by...some days more than others! 😄

@sylverbright Год назад

This was so helpful. Thank you both!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay! So glad it was helpful!

@Avionne_Parris Год назад

Definite part 2 please! It's amazing how much I have in common with both of you: I also started with songwriting and never really thought of writing as an actual career. I still utilise music and songwriting in my novel projects. I am an enneagram 4 who relates to the goal-driven, result-oriented 3 (Bethany) and also the analysis-driven, research-oriented 5 (Brittany) - those are my wings, after all. I've co-parented my 4 year old nephew since birth and I still remember those 6 month / 14 month phases. Flexibility is your superpower. Can't wait for Brittany's unpublished serial writer's course. Took her Serial Bootcamp and it was AWESOME! 10/10 recommend; it's so good. I really am grateful for all the content Bethany and Brittany put out on their channels. When I'm published, I hope I can inspire upcoming writers like you've inspired me :-) Blessings XOXO

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Aww yay thanks Avi! Love hearing that we have so much in common (and also that you incorporate music into your books, so fun!) Gosh I both love this stage and at the same time can't wait for when he's older, but I know it'll go by quick lol... I agree, her courses are all amazing, so excited for that to come out soon, and thank you so much for all the encouragement!

@agingerwrites Год назад

The way I clicked so fast when I saw writer mama. I'm unpublished but wanting to make a more serious go of my writing these days. My kiddos older than yours (my oldest just turned 7 and my youngest is 4) and it is STILL a challenge. Each age is a new challenge. But I feel like especially in that first year each time you got a routine or flow down it would change because babies change SO MUCH in that first year. Being a mom is just learning how to readjust on your feet. Rolling with the punches lol. I loved this episode and selfishly hope for more mom writer episodes lol. Thanks for sharing all those resources too!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Haha yay! So happy you enjoyed it and could relate - and that's so cool to hear where you are and that you're chasing your dreams too - we've got this!

@AMG_Creates Год назад

Ember is 8 and she is learning editing and revising in school. Sometimes I can get her involved. In the serial I am trying to write we talk about Disney Princesses and once that came to mind is if they ALL can communicate with animals. Ember will draw some things and she has drawn cloths for the characters and stuff. She's also just sat in here with me and the dog and played Minecraft. She is VERY independent and I've set aside one day a month for her and I to do something BIG. Weather it's food and an arcade and something to drink later, or the bookstore, or even for her to buy something where I work. The WHOLE day it's her and me.

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Love that Athena! So encouraging to hear what a future age will be like and it sounds SO fun too haha!

@annejia5382 Год назад

that's soooo cute 🥰

@joannaholden943 Год назад

A Mommy author friend of mine does her cleaning and writing in alternating sprints of 20 minutes. With 3 kids and pregnant with the fourth, it has helped her get more writing done while simultaneously helping her keep on top of housework.

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Love that! What a great way to find balance!

@heatherkirchhoffwritesya Год назад

I would love a part two!

@clcortopassi Год назад

I love this so much! As a mom of 4, I love seeing how other moms pursue their writing. And a course on writing a series/serials?! Just take my money now, Brittany! :P

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Aww yay! Thank you so much, that means a lot! And Brittany has a waitlist on her website (I think haha) which I linked in the description if you wanna make sure you get access as soon as it opens! :D

@ingfrida Год назад

Oh my gosh! Loved this! Not a mom myself, and not going to be in the near future, but it was still so fun listening! And I'm so excited that you're starting this podcast series (I'm always in need for more things to listen to for when I am at work!)

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@littlemissmmmm Год назад

I’m not a mom but I can completely appreciate as a wife some of these points 😊 I’m heavily relying on your content for self publishing my first novel, loving this new podcast!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Oh heck yes, sometimes husbands have some verrrry big similarities haha! That's awesome, I'm so happy it's helpful, thank you so much!

@katiemarie8580 Год назад

This is such a fun idea! Excited for more of these!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay! Thank you Katie!

@katieknightley Год назад

I love you both

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay thanks Katie! So happy you liked it, and I hope we get to do a part 2 - I was thinking it'd be fun to see what we learn after like 6 more months or so, and see if we discover new lessons/habits during that time to share (but maybe sooner too haha!) It's always so fascinating to hear how another mama writer handles things, and honestly encouraging to hear I'm not the only one who struggles sometimes - you're definitely not alone! I feel like that motivation / cloud situation comes and goes for me lol, so we should both give ourselves grace if it's a little random-the novels will still happen even if it's slower haha! :)

@StephanieWhitson Год назад

This was such a fun interview and even though I watch both your channels I feel like this open ended conversation was eye opening. I would love a part 2

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yay thanks Stephanie! So happy you liked it and I hope we do a part 2 soon too! :D

@jadey2568 Год назад

Thank you for this. I had a hugely colicky high needs baby and suffered PPD. Understanding that this is a season and that my baby needs me most now -and it won't always be like this-has really helped me.

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

I'm so sorry you have gone through those challenges, it's such a rough stage and knowing that there's an end in sight to some of the especially difficult things honestly helped me so much too. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@abigailmwrites2976 Год назад

aw, I love this! Right now I'm on deadline for my fourth book and it's been a rough week. I have three kids, the youngest is eight months old and it's hard! But I love what I do and I love my children. I'd love to see a part two of this. 😍

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Yayyy so glad you enjoyed it! You are absolutely rocking it, I'm so impressed - I think the rough weeks are normal, but definitely take care of yourself and know that you're not alone!

@Artraive Год назад

I'm not a mom but I found this very interesting all the same. Some tips you shared can be applied for me who suffers from chronic illnesses and it was a great reminder. Thank you ❤️ One of the last tips at the end about finding writer friends always hits me hard. I find it so difficult. Everytime I think I've found one they ghost me once I've helped them with something, I never get anything in return. :( I only have one writing friend and she's super busy so I can only talk to her about writing every once in a while.

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

So glad it was valuable!

@StellarumCreative Год назад

I have WAY too many books planned to not write until my son is older, and I need it for my own sanity. My 17m/o son won't let me sit down at all during the day so I got a wall-mounted desk just big enough for my laptop and a notebook and put it at standing-desk height right in the middle of my son's play area. He can't reach it or see my computer screen close-up. But I grew up in a very loud, crazy, hectic household and writing had to be done amidst the chaos anyways so I can do it while my son is climbing all over my legs and feet.

@celestegosling6054 Год назад

I started writing my first novel when my daughter was about a year old, in 2018. Well... I started planning it then. I was only in the planning phase of it until Nov. 2020 when I started actually writing it. By that time I was also working full time at my day job. It took me another 18 months from starting the writing to finish the first draft - at nights after my daughter went to bed, in weekends where I could (more so during 2020 & 2021 NaNoWriMo's). I finished the draft end of June last year (2022), with 147K words. So if you have a child, if you have a day job - and especially if you have both - just write when you can, persevere, and you will get to the finish line!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

That's amazing that you started writing during such an intense stage, you're amazing! I completely agree, as parents we just gotta fit it in when we can and not stress about deadlines or what other people are doing!

@newlinsa Год назад

Will you guys be my writer friends? Just kidding...well kinda lol. I'm a mom of three and even though my kids are older, I relate to you both in a lot of ways. When I was little, I was always singing and writing poems and I was convinced that I would be a famous singer when I grew up, but I guess not. Anyway, I never even thought about becoming a full-time writer until I read The Hunger Games series back in 2017. It made me FEEL something and I was like, "I want to do that! I want to be a writer". I started writing like crazy, but then life got really hard, and I couldn't write. The last few years have been really difficult to try and write through depression, but the passion for writing is still there. I don't want to give up on my dream and I've been trying to get back into writing, but it's hard to know how to when you've stepped away for a while. I think maybe I'll start by binge-watching all of y'all's videos lol. And hey, if you're ever looking for another writer friend, I volunteer as tribute!

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Haha love it, that's so cool that we have all that in common! And definitely don't give up on your dreams, just because we take needed breaks from creating doesn't mean we can't come back to it!

@lizhenderson9804 Год назад

I just set a goal for myself to finish my first draft by my birthday. Looking at the word count per day, it's unattainable at the pace I've been going at. Even if I write during 2 naps. So I'm going to keep the goal but give myself lots of grace and focus on those "invisible check boxes"

@BethanyAtazadeh Год назад

Love that goal AND the fact that you're giving yourself grace for if you go a little past it - that's what I need to do too! I was thinking about it the other day and it's almost like the mom version of "good / better / best" style goals, where it's "what I'll most likely be able to do / what I hope to get done / the extreme and nearly impossible goals that I'm still aiming for anyway" LOL