Read Nathan’s book, The UpSideDown Life: https://www.amazon.com/UpSideDown-Life-Nathan-Weselake/dp/1039101879/ Monthly Writer Encouragement: https://creativewritingwizard.com/On this episode of the Creative Writing Wizard Podcast, I’m joined by Nathan Weselake, author of The UpSideDown Life, longtime pastor, speaker, and storyteller whose writing experience includes roughly 1,000 sermons over 25 years.We explore:* How years of sermon writing shaped his approach to storytelling* Why stories can connect with people in ways information alone often cannot* Using storytelling to make nonfiction more engaging and accessible* Finding the balance between story, information, and clarity* Writing for readers who may not normally pick up a book* Using humour without distracting from the message* Responding to conflicting feedback from readers* Why staying true to your own creative voice matters* What he has learned through relationships with Indigenous communities and elders* Storytelling, land-based learning, and finding common ground* Choosing self-publishing and the creative freedom that can come with it* Why indie publishing doesn’t have to mean compromising on the story you want to tell* Rethinking creative success beyond sales, followers, and numbersNathan shares why people naturally connect through stories, how humour helped shape the voice of The UpSideDown Life, and why writers sometimes need to trust their own creative instincts even when readers respond differently.We also explore the freedom writers now have to put their work into the world without traditional gatekeepers and how success can ultimately be less about numbers and more about creating something authentic that connects with another person.📚 Explore Nathan Weselake’s book, The UpSideDown Lifehttps://www.nathanweselake.ca/🤝 Learn more about the Mitakuye Oyasin reconciliation initiativehttps://www.nathanweselake.ca/mitakuye-oyasin✨ Enjoy these conversations? Subscribe for more author interviews, writing craft deep dives, and indie publishing perspectives.💡 Join the Creative Writing Wizard community:https://creativewritingwizard.com/2026/01/13/dawn-of-the-creative-wizard-community/📖 Discover new indie book releases:https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/11/18/indie-release-radarKeywordsNathan Weselake, The UpSideDown Life, Nonfiction Author Interview, Writing Nonfiction, Storytelling in Nonfiction, Finding Your Writing Voice, Authentic Writing, Indie Publishing, Self Publishing, Writing With Humor, Writing Advice, Storytelling, Creative Success, Indigenous Storytelling, Author Interview, Creative Writing Wizard Podcast, Glen WeatherheadRecorded 2026