Writes4Women host Pamela Cook speaks with author Jodi Gibson about her multi-faceted and genre-crossing writing career.

They explore Jodi's journey from traditional to indie publishing, the challenges and joys of being a 'multi-passionate' creative, and how she uses Substack to connect with her audience and build community. Jody shares her experiences with social media, the importance of finding authenticity in one's creative work, and the evolving nature of her personal and professional life.

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements

1:20 Pamela's Courses and Book Giveaway

04:29 Jody Gibson's Writing Journey

11:18 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing

17:45 Branding and Social Media

26:33 Discovering Multi-Passionate Creativity

29:14 Embracing Creative Freedom

30:23 Navigating Guilt and Permission

32:05 Life Transitions and Self-Discovery

36:14 Defining Job, Career, Hobby, and Vocation

39:14 Exploring Substack

46:01 Building Community and Connection

52:59 Podcast and Writing Community Updates

56:11 The Heart of Writing and Creativity

Writes4Women host Pamela Cook speaks with author Jodi Gibson about her multi-faceted and genre-crossing writing career.
They explore Jodi's journey from traditional to indie publishing, the challenges and joys of being a 'multi-passionate' creative, and how she uses Substack to connect with her audience and build community. Jody shares her experiences with social media, the importance of finding authenticity in one's creative work, and the evolving nature of her personal and professional life.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
1:20 Pamela's Courses and Book Giveaway
04:29 Jody Gibson's Writing Journey
11:18 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing
17:45 Branding and Social Media
26:33 Discovering Multi-Passionate Creativity
29:14 Embracing Creative Freedom
30:23 Navigating Guilt and Permission
32:05 Life Transitions and Self-Discovery
36:14 Defining Job, Career, Hobby, and Vocation
39:14 Exploring Substack
46:01 Building Community and Connection
52:59 Podcast and Writing Community Updates
56:11 The Heart of Writing and Creativity

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Celebrating Women's Voices and Supporting Women Writers

Writes4Women

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com