The Adventures After Teaching Podcast

From Classroom Teacher to Successful Published Author

June 20, 2023 Season 2 Episode 19
From Classroom Teacher to Successful Published Author
The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
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The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
From Classroom Teacher to Successful Published Author
Jun 20, 2023 Season 2 Episode 19

In this fascinating chat, Colleen, a successful published author, who was terrified of leaving the classroom had reached a crossroads in her life. For her own creative and emotional sanity, she decided to focus on her writing full time and reveals how she found her own true writing style. Colleen shares lots of wisdom,  helpful tips and advice for all the would be writers, who are still in the classroom and dream about leaving.  As Colleen says, "Trust the process."

In this episode, we also explore:
- Fears around leaving teaching.
- The disciplines needed to become a successful writer.
- The emotional process behind writer's block.
- How publishing deals work.
- Overcoming fear and judgement of your work.
- How to stay motivated to write when working.
- Finding your own true writer's voice.

As Colleen shares:
"Writing a book is all consuming, it's fascinating, a wonderful world to inhabit!"

Links and Resources
Find out more about Colleen and her books by exploring her:
Facebook Page
Instagram account
or book club.

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

Show Notes

In this fascinating chat, Colleen, a successful published author, who was terrified of leaving the classroom had reached a crossroads in her life. For her own creative and emotional sanity, she decided to focus on her writing full time and reveals how she found her own true writing style. Colleen shares lots of wisdom,  helpful tips and advice for all the would be writers, who are still in the classroom and dream about leaving.  As Colleen says, "Trust the process."

In this episode, we also explore:
- Fears around leaving teaching.
- The disciplines needed to become a successful writer.
- The emotional process behind writer's block.
- How publishing deals work.
- Overcoming fear and judgement of your work.
- How to stay motivated to write when working.
- Finding your own true writer's voice.

As Colleen shares:
"Writing a book is all consuming, it's fascinating, a wonderful world to inhabit!"

Links and Resources
Find out more about Colleen and her books by exploring her:
Facebook Page
Instagram account
or book club.

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024