Ep. 698 – “From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories” with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd)
Release Date: 08/14/2024
Going North Podcast
"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly Sullivan Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, traveler, and former radio and television journalist, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. Kimberly and I had a fun chat about her books, life in Italy, and more indie author goodness! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of finding time for writing even with a busy schedule The value of feedback from beta readers and fellow writers The benefits of having...
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info_outline“Every time something really outrageous would happen... it completely reframed my experience of working because instead of getting frustrated, it would be more fodder for my book” - Debra Blaine
Today’s featured award-winning author is retired physician turned novelist, copywriter, and writing coach, Dr. Debra Blaine. Debra and I had a fun chat about her books, her transition from being a physician to pursuing her passion for writing, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
The advantages of being an indie author
Debra’s coaching process for her clients
Where she finds inspiration for her writing
The importance of understanding different perspectives and finding common ground
Dr. Debra’s Site: https://allthingswriting.com/
Dr. Debra’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07WXJFPS4/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=3294189f-eb15-485c-aa86-f6524c11bd7c&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-it
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