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 the Project Seed Money Podcast, host Sharissa Bradley sits down with author Neri Lopez to discuss her remarkable “marathon” of a publishing journey.
Neri shares the story of a manuscript that sat for 30 years—through raising triplets and a dead computer—before she finally re-entered it by hand from paper copies to become a published author. A former graphic designer and teacher, Neri explains how she leverages her “third career” skills to design her own covers, format her books, and conduct intensive real-world research. From spicy romances to police-officer research involving bloodhounds and hostage training, Neri’s journey is a masterclass in persistence and the power of the author community.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Meet Neri Lopez: Author, Teacher, and Graphic Designer
- 01:37 – The 30-Year Wait: The catalyst for her first book
- 03:37 – The Publishing Marathon: Releasing a book every 3–4 months
- 03:55 – Writing for her daughter: The shift to clean romance
- 05:30 – Battling Imposter Syndrome through research and ride-alongs
- 07:02 – The Power of Writing Sprints and Author Community
- 10:17 – Choosing Self-Publishing over the “Traditional Wait”
- 11:55 – Using Graphic Design skills to animate and format books
- 15:49 – Siren Book and Craft: The meaning behind the brand
- 17:19 – Final Encouragement: Why your voice needs to be out there
Connect with Neri:
- Website: nerilopez.com (Redirects to Siren Book and Craft)
- Socials: @NeriLopezAuthor (Facebook/Instagram)
- Buy her books: Amazon and IngramSpark
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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