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The Empowered Writer Podcast

The Empowered Writer Podcast

Hosted by: Bethany Hensel

This podcast is all about empowering YOU to make your boldest moves, write your most authentic stories, and build a career that you love. It's not just about how to write a story, but how to write in the most true to...

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21. My Course Relaunch! The why's and how's and all that jazz.

  Oooh it's a goooood episode today! Not that all my episodes aren't good. :)  But today, I'm talking about my most popular, transformative program, The Writer's Map, and the reasons why I shuttered its doors,...
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20. What to do When a Manuscript is Kicking Your Ass

It happens to the best of writers everywhere. A manuscript...an idea that they love...is kicking their ass. It just feels like a Rubics cube you cannot figure out! You try everything from reverse outlining to index...
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19. A reframe to save your sanity

It's December 3, and if you're feeling the end of year blues, or you just don't feel great about how the year shook out for you, then you NEED to listen to this! You're going to learn the major mental reframes I share...
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18. How to Make Your Manuscript Unputdownable

  Today's topic is a good one! We're diving deep into the invisible thing that turns a story from okay to OKAY I'VE GOT TO READ THIS RIGHT NOW! You're going to learn the exercise I teach my 1:1 students to really make...
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17. Is Your Manuscript BORING??? Let's Fix That.

Ahhh, the dreaded B word! And one no writer on earth wants associated with their story. Yep, you know the one. Boring.  It's painful just typing that. But it's just a natural fact of drafting. Sometimes, your book...
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16. The Only Publishing Stat You Need to Know

Alright! In this brand new episode of Hello, Words, I'm talking about the only stat you need to know about publishing. And it just may surprise you.  As promised, here's the link to the survey that will help me shape...
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14. Writer Activation! It starts with this big key.

Oh my, here it is. This one is JUICY. It's all about activation aka getting yourself to write! After all, sooo many people know what they want to write, but damn is it hard to actually get yourself TO write. Today, I...
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13. Step Inside Your Creative Kitchen

Okay, I love this episode. I talk all about the "creative kitchen" and how it's a great tool to get activated with your writing. It's so fun!  And the mentorship is stil going on! I've got space for just ONE. MORE....
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15. Big Dreams Session with Rachael Waldburger #2

I am so excited for this episode! I love chatting with my dear friend (and fellow editor and writer) Rachael about our big dreams, big plans, and what we're doing to achieve them all.  We talk: *both of our BIG life...
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12. Where I've Been and the End of an Era

I'm back again! And in today's episode, I'm talking about where I've been and where I'm going these next few years. It's a hugely exciting time and I'm so thrilled about what's coming! I truly hope you join me for the...
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11. When You Want To Make A Creative Comeback, Do These 3 Things

🎉 SIGN UP FOR THRIVE IN 2025, THE FREE MASTERCLASS TAKING PLACE THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 11. You'll learn how you can still be a writer and go after your big dreams and goals even when the world feels like it's on fire....
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10. Revision Week! Fixing your story's REAL problem

It's Revision Week! Which means every day for this week, I'm going to be dropping truth bombs and advanced tactics to help you revise your manuscript! GET TODAY'S SPECIAL FREEBIE HERE. In today's episode, I'm talking...
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