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In this episode you’ll learn:
- Hot tips for aspiring writers
- How Ani helps writers get published
- Why creative people get stuck (and what to do)
- How to avoid unrealistic expectations
- Why your why will keep you moving forward
When multi-linguist and fiction author, Ani Alexander, isn’t helping independent writers to get published, she’s listening to conversations in coffee shops as a source of inspiration for her own fiction writing.
As a multi-linguist (Ani speaks five languages), and an author who has been known to make her readers cry, she is passionate about the emotional power of the written word.
In this episode, you’ll learn about what some common challenges are for writers and what Ani thinks about writer’s block (and what to do about it.)
You’ll also about here the latest changes Ani is making to her writing business and podcast.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
Early words
[00:41] Introducing Ani Alexander.
[01:40] Growing up in Armenia.
[03:23] Creativity as a child and as a teenager. Writing.
[05:12] Writing her very first poem at 16 years of age. Blogging.
[05:50] Why Ani loves to works with words.
The power of words
“What I loved most from reading books…was completely detaching from the reality” – Ani Alexander
[07:13] Ani’s first novel, Highfall. Having an impact on readers.
[08:45] Discovering the power of words.
[11:08] Speaking five languages.
[13:23] What Ani thinks about writer’s block.
[15:06] Why creative people get stuck.
Mindset
[15:27] Where Ani gets her writing inspiration from.
[18:18] Ani describes how she helps authors to get published.
[19:20] Ani shares what she believes are some of the biggest challenges for writers are today.
[20:33] How to develop a mindset that can overcome common writing challenges.
[23:51] Why your why will keep you moving forward.
The creative journey
“Every single person out there in public is a potential character” – Ani Alexander
[26:00] Ani shares her evolving journey and potentially a new direction.
[29:15] Going broader with her audience.
[30:22] Ani describes creating a new membership community.
[32:27] Coming up with completely new content. Live streaming.
[35:15] Growing your audience with you.
Inspiration
“You can get inspiration pretty much everywhere – it’s just about being curious and it’s about noticing things that others don’t” – Ani Alexander
[35:46] What has inspired Ani recently.
[36:30] What Ani is grateful for today.
[38:11] Where you can find out more about Ani and her work.
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Other quotes from this episode (click to tweet:)
- “Creative people are more vulnerable and more sensitive and emotional”
- “Looking around and comparing myself to others is not something I usually do”
- “Writing is a craft”
- “Sometimes you will feel like giving up”
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