Project Seed Money
Project Seed Money
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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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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.
✨ Welcome back to the Project Seed Money Podcast!
In this episode, Sharissa Bradley talks with Nadia Khan, children’s and middle grade author of the Zoey Wonders Why series. Nadia shares how her passion for storytelling began at age seven and how she uses her books to teach children about empathy, cultural heritage, and resilience.
Her newest release, Zoey Wonders Why and the Great Catastrophe, explores tough topics like social pressure, respect, and emotional growth — themes she says she wished had been talked about when she was a kid.
🎙️ In This Episode: ✅ Why representation and empathy in children’s books matter ✅ How Nadia’s kids inspired her to keep writing ✅ Facing imposter syndrome as a children’s author ✅ Lessons from self-publishing and working with editors ✅ The importance of community and author support
💬 Connect with Nadia Khan: 🌐 Website: zoeywonderswhy.com 📱 Instagram: @zoeywonderswhy 📚 Books available on Amazon & IngramSpark
📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & intro 00:30 – Childhood passion for writing 01:40 – Teaching culture and empathy through stories 03:40 – On representation & celebrating diversity 05:00 – Facing self-doubt & imposter syndrome 07:00 – Why proofreading and editing matter 08:00 – How her kids inspire her to write 10:10 – Working with Self-Publishing School and Women in Publishing Summit 13:40 – Building author friendships & cheerleaders 14:50 – Launch week nerves & managing reviews 15:50 – Marketing on a budget & finding opportunities 16:10 – Final advice: never give up on your story
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