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In this episode, we approach the difficult subject of book outlines. This valuable component of the writing process is the holy grail for some writers and only an option for others. Listen now to find out how planning your content ahead of time can help with the marketability of your book and increase book sales.

No stranger to the anguish that traumatic loss and events can bring, Jay Floyd has chosen to bring his pain to the pages of his books to inspire his readers to demand more for their lives.  Living with PTSD and maternal panic disorder has led Floyd to write, speak, and create a complementary interactive workshop for his latest book, The Driver’s Seat: Climb out of Life's Back Seat and Step into Your God-given Purpose that addresses the need for getting unstuck and redefining your life’s purpose. Determined to lift the veils created by insecurities, inadequacies, and the obstacles we encounter on a daily basis, Floyd encourages his readers and workshop attendees to revisit the need to step back into the current moment and express gratitude for the things they have. In adopting that sense of mindfulness and gratefulness, his clients learn to center themselves and find the peace they’ve been longing for. Floyd has also authored The Poet Who Watched the Parade and The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood, which can both be purchased on Amazon.  Floyd can be reached at jayfloyd1@gmail. His Facebook handle is @JayFloydSpeaksLife and his Instagram handle is @JayFloydSpeaks.

J. Everett Prewitt, Multi-Award Winning Fiction Novelist speaks on his writing journey and the obstacles he has experienced along the way.

In this episode we get real about holding ourselves accountable in the writing process. It’s time to stop making excuses and complete that project! Feel free to submit your feedback on this episode or share your ideas for future topics at hello@lyricalinnovationsllc.com

In this episode, we speak to Tone Robinson, author of The Offensive Playbook, real estate investor and coach, finance expert, and speaker. Tone breaks down the fundamentals of how his decision to write a book based on his decades of expertise has been rewarding and why he recommends the same for entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach and market share.

In this opening episode of Season 2, we explore the aspects of reflective writing.  Our guest, Carmen Melissa Hall, was reviewing her past poetry and found a collective theme.  From there she embarked on a topic the topic "The Gift of Now", which is relevant to each of us.  In our conversation, we explored the gifts of:    § Finding the purpose in your daily challenges § Discovering how to better serve people § Discovering your purpose  § How to take action and stop procrastinating § Taking time to pause in order to find the purpose behind what is happening to you § Addressing writing obstacles § Letting go of the things you cannot control  Follow us @PenpointPodcast on IG

Lynnette Begue-Lavery sheds light on image as it relates to personal branding, how your personality is presented to others through your attire, and how you can affect how your energy is initially perceived. Lynnette is an image consultant, Mary Kay beauty consultant, and a regular contributor to a digital women’s business magazine with insight on how to create relevant content that translates into new business.

In this episode, we will share tips on how to mentally prepare for your writing session, create a comfortable and inviting environment, and focus on the outcome to get real results.

We discuss Erin Marie Raines's new book, Recipes for a New Life: Surviving Celiac Disease. This engaging read covers Erin’s journey through receiving her diagnosis, to having bariatric surgery and starting a nonprofit organization to raise Celiac Disease awareness. It also contains many delicious, savory dishes and meal plans that Erin uses on a regular basis. This is a must listen for anyone interested in managing digestive issues and eating healthier!

Tammy Gaffney, Author of "Sharing My Shoes: A Walk Through the Journey of Forgiveness" explains how to get unstuck, how to really forgive someone or yourself, and how to move on in a healthy way.

The topic of mental health is very close to JJ Winston's heart. She is a strong advocate in the state of Ohio and the city of Cleveland for mental health and addiction awareness. During her 19 years as a Client Rights Officer for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County, she made it her priority to make each interaction count. Her novel and supplementary workbook, The Anniversary and The Anniversary Guide to Behavioral Health Workbook were created to raise awareness and eradicate stigmas regarding mental health and addiction. This was a vital mission for her because society's stigmas often deter people from seeking the treatment they need.

Miss Brit turned to her love of creating poetry and positive affirmations for others as a healthy outlet for grief. Sincerely Yours: My Poems & Thoughts features works from the poetry collection of Miss Brit. It is a compilation including poetry from her teen years to adulthood featuring poems on spirituality, love, heartache, self-esteem, and much more. Sincerely Yours connects with modern day poetry genre readers. Miss Brit also previously published a book entitled Real Talk: Quotes to Get You Through to Becoming a Better YOU! which features her original personal quotes and affirmations. On this episode, Brit reads her poem, "Being Black is Beautiful", giving us a taste of what we can expect in Sincerely Yours. Brit has implemented creative strategies to get feedback and support from her readers. We discussed how to not only sell your books, but how to keep your readers engaged with your content.

An introductory episode for Penpoint Your Perspective host, Eryka Parker. Get to know what fuels her passion for writing and the exciting topics she plans to cover on this non-traditional writing podcast.

This episode was previously posted in honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The topic of this episode is Writing Groups. We pose some of the benefits of actively participating in one and some best practices for getting out of them. Ten Benefits of Joining a Local or Online Writing Group applies to fiction, non-fiction, academic, and informative writers. This list will help ease any concerns you may have about sharing your work with others. We also share where to find writing groups and give a few words of advice on how to approach the process of sharing your work. Be sure to engage with us on Instagram @Penpoint Podcast and submit any questions you have or topics that you would like us to discuss. Until next time, own the writing process, Word Bosses. Don't let it own you.

Penpoint Your Perspective Podcast is designed for aspiring, accomplished and published writers. In this episode, we talk to Katherine Piscopo, an Italian-American writer from Cleveland, Ohio. She is a poet who is inspired by the greats: Rumi, Hafiz, Edgar Allen Poe, and Lewis Carroll. Her poetry explores love, loss, heartbreak, personal realizations, feminism, and her absolute wonderment for her ancestors and the Divine. We had a great conversation about her writing and healing process while she dealt with grief, loss, and heartbreak. Katherine completed both of her poetry books. The Loving and the Leaving and Late July in under a year as a form of self-therapy.

We all struggle with battling the naysayer within. In this episode, we discover how to regain control of your life and purpose by providing best practices for acknowledging, embracing, and conquering your inner self doubt.