Project Seed Money
Project Seed Money
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Project Seed Money Podcast, where we empower and inspire women writers to bring their stories to life. Each episode features in-depth interviews with accomplished female authors, editors, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and successes. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and connections to help women secure funding and navigate the publishing world. Join us as we explore the diverse voices and experiences that enrich the literary landscape, offering insights and encouragement to both emerging and established writers. Whether you're seeking practical advice, inspiration, or a supportive community, the Project Seed Money Podcast is here to support your writing journey.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, creative exploration, and the challenges faced by women in writing and publishing. Episodes cover topics such as overcoming self-doubt, balancing life and writing, and the healing power of storytelling, with specific examples including Alexa Bigwarfe discussing writer's block and Paula Banks sharing her experiences in starting her writing career later in life.
Welcome to the Project Seed Money Podcast, where we empower and inspire women writers to bring their stories to life. Each episode features in-depth interviews with accomplished female authors, editors, and industry professionals who share their journeys, challenges, and successes. Our mission is to provide education, resources, and connections to help women secure funding and navigate the publishing world. Join us as we explore the diverse voices and experiences that enrich the literary landscape, offering insights and encouragement to both emerging and established writers. Whether you’re seeking practical advice, inspiration, or a supportive community, the Project Seed Money Podcast is here to support your writing journey.
In this episode of Project Seed Money, Sharissa Bradley sits down with bestselling author Ann Charles to talk about her unconventional path to authorship, building a sustainable writing career, navigating self-doubt, and balancing creativity with family life. Ann shares how she moved from rejection to full-time self-publishing, why mixed-genre storytelling matters to her, and how reader relationships keep her going through every book.
Episode Highlights:
- Not growing up with dreams of becoming an author
- Writing her first romance novel by hand
- Rejection from traditional publishing and the rise of Kindle Unlimited
- Creating (and leaving) a small press
- Writing long novels while raising a family
- Managing self-doubt with every new book
- Publishing 39 books across multiple series
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:00:31 – Not always wanting to be an author
- 00:02:45 – Writing her first romance novel by hand
- 00:04:02 – Finding an agent and facing traditional publishing rejection
- 00:05:45 – Launching the Deadwood Mystery series via Kindle Unlimited
- 00:07:17 – Creating and leaving a small publishing imprint
- 00:09:00 – Setting boundaries between writing and family
- 00:10:31 – Experiencing self-doubt with every book
- 00:12:00 – How reader relationships fuel her creativity
- 00:14:06 – Publishing 39 books over 14 years
- 00:15:46 – Writing changes as you age
- 00:18:06 – Research, realism, and reader expectations
- 00:19:36 – Where to find Ann Charles
- 00:20:44 – Advice for writers who want to quit
Helpful Links:
- Ann Charles Website: https://anncharles.com
- Books available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers
Join us on the Project Seed Money Podcast as we delve into the journeys of inspiring female authors, sharing their challenges and triumphs to empower your writing path. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. For additional resources and to connect with our community, visit projectseedmoney.com. If you have a story to share, reach out to be featured in an upcoming episode.
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