The Written Compass

Episode 24: The Power of Writing Retreats

We all know how refreshing time away can be when we go on vacation or go to a conference. What if you could bring this vibe to your writing? In this episode of The Written Compass,, I share the power of writing retreats. And, guess what, you don't have to actually go anywhere. I share different ways you can "retreat" and how this can really support you in getting the actual words down in a timely and intensified way. Be sure to comment and share with me the different ways you are planning your next writing retreat! We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today! Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_ If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you! Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 23: Honoring Your Process

We are fully into spring here in North Carolina, and what I share in today's episode very much mimics the weather we are experiencing... some days are hot and some are cold, then others are windy, and then there's the rain! It's all over the place. This "all over the place" feeling is often how we view our writing and we often think that we need to have our process, our ideas, our organization, etc. all straight and clear in order to create good writing. In today's episode of The Written Compass, I want to talk about the power of getting to know and honoring YOUR process. I share examples from some of my clients, so you see how different processes can all lead to the same goal--a published book aligned with your amazing work.We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today! Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_ If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you! Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 22: What if You Just Stop Writing?

In this episode, I want to share a slightly unusual strategy for helping you keep your book-writing vibes going. And, it's not what you think.Many of the heart-centered biz owners I work with have never written a book before, or if they have done so, it was done from pushing and grinding the words out. I'm going to show you how you can not only keep writing but also stop pushing. And, you are going to be familiar because it's also a strategy that helps when you feel like suddenly new clients, just like new words for your book, are not coming in as easily. Exciting, right?!We are now enrolling for our spring class of "This is the Year I Write My Book" signature embodied writing program. If you have been wishing and waiting for a sign that NOW is the time to finally write (or finish) your book, then this is IT! Head to https://shanahartman.com/thisistheyeariwritemybook for all the details and to grab your special seat today! Be sure to follow more fun tips and stories about embodied writing by following me on Instagram @shanahartman_ and TikTok @shanahartman_ If you are loving The Written Compass Podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so we can help each other change the book publishing narrative to include more diverse voices because we need to hear from more folks just like you! Shoutout to the amazing team at The Mesh for supporting and producing this podcast. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 21: Play with Your Sentences

All of us learned what sentences were when we were in school, but we did not learn how to play with our sentences. In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman invites you as a writer to play with your sentences and will teach you how to do just that. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 20: The Mess IS the Book

Have you ever felt stuck in your writing and everything feels like a mess? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman explains how your book is "the mess" and how you can wade through it to find the magic.Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 19: The Power of a Daybook

Do you have a kitchen junk drawer where you can find anything? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman discusses The Power of the Daybook, the kitchen junk drawer for your writing that will help you capture your thoughts in the moment and help to inspire your writing.Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 18: When You Question Your Writing Authority

There is a common internal question that shows up when you start to write... "Who am I"? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman dives deep into this question, discusses where this question is coming from and offers support to let your writing light shine.Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 17: Stop Focusing on the Big Picture

When thinking about writing your book, you might be overwhelmed. In this episode of The Written Compass, Dr. Shana Hartman will share a concept that will allow you to forget about the "Big Picture" and give you realistic ways to get words on the page. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 16: My 9 year Old Just Discovered Your Next Book Idea

My 9-year-Old just discovered your next book idea! In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman shares how her 9-year-old son through boredom and Pokeman manifested a creative process. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 15: Embodiment is the Key

What do soccer and writing have in common? In this episode, Dr. Shana Hartman will talk about how writing is not a mental exercise but an embodiment moment and how embodiment is key to your writing success. Shana Hartman is a Ph.D. turned embodied writing coach. Her 15+ years of experience as an English professor informs her work now as the CEO of Synergy Wellness, a multifaceted company that serves her local community of Shelby, NC through massage and BodyMind Coaching, and Synergy supports others virtually through coaching programs focused on using the wisdom of the body as a guide for creating an abundant life. Her favorite way to listen and get embodied is through writing! She is most-known for supporting heart-centered business owners in getting their amazing messages out into the world in a powerful book. When not coaching and working with her clients, she can be found hanging with her family of five in her 1924 home in Shelby or exploring a new city with her hubby, Jeff. Connect with Shana on Instagram @shanahartman_See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.