Writers Circle

Ever feel like social media is draining your soul? But you can’t let it go because you’re trying to build a platform to appease publishers? It’s a common conundrum.   A lot of writers invest hours posting on social, with limited results. It’s discouraging and draining. On the other hand, writers who ditch social feel left out一like they’ve committed career suicide.    Is there a way to build an author platform without being a victim to the merciless algorithm?    Today’s guests, Sandy Cooper and Mary Tiller, share their story about struggling to get noticed on social media. Ultimately, when they recognized it was distracting them from their calling一things like family, writing, and stewarding time well一they both did something very countercultural: They walked away from social media altogether. Along the way, they discovered dozens of other writers experiencing the same disillusionment, who lacked an alternative approach to building a readership. So they pioneered a movement called Writing Off Social.   In this episode, Sandy and Mary share with Will Parker Anderson:   Effective ways to build a platform without social media How to evaluate if social is helping or hindering your happiness Encouragement that your writing matters, even when publishers dismiss you   By the end of this episode, you will have a treasure trove of new ideas for building your platform. This is not a hit piece on social media一it’s a thoughtful conversation that will provoke honest self reflection, and nudge your mind, body, and soul toward health.       EPISODE LINKS   Subscribe to Will’s weekly newsletter: writerscircle.co Please rate this podcast: Apple | Spotify Will’s Instagram: @willparkeranderson Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willparkeranderson/ Mary and Sandy’s website: https://writingoffsocial.com/

Join Justin Whitmel Earley, a full-time corporate lawyer and author of three books, as he dives into the chaos of balancing a writing life. He shares practical strategies to carve out time for writing, even amidst distractions. Discover the importance of risk in the creative process and how personal connections can enhance your craft. Justin emphasizes establishing consistent habits and navigating challenges, encouraging writers to embrace their callings with discipline and joy.

Welcome to episode #1, with author and pastor, Rich Villodas, the lead pastor of New Life Fellowship in Queens, New York. This one’s fun because Will Parker Anderson is Rich’s editor at Waterbrook, so they invite you behind-the-scenes to reveal the unique relationship between writer and editor—the good, the awkward, and everything in between. They discuss the vulnerability and productivity of the editing process, as they worked together on Rich's forthcoming book, The Narrow Path. Other highlights include:    What is it like to pour so much energy and effort into a manuscript, to then receive it back from an editor, all marked up? How do we prepare our hearts to receive feedback well? Why is feedback essential to growth?   By the end of this episode, you’ll have way less fear about showing your work to others. And a renewed commitment to grow in your craft through the input of others.       EPISODE LINKS   Subscribe to Will’s weekly newsletter: writerscircle.co Please rate this podcast: Apple | Spotify Will’s Instagram: @willparkeranderson Will’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willparkeranderson/ Rich’s books:  The Narrow Path Good and Beautiful and Kind The Deeply Formed Life

The Writers Circle is a podcast for nonfiction writers who want to sharpen their skills and publish their work for the glory of Jesus. Senior book editor Will Parker Anderson interviews authors and experts about the writing life.A podcast for nonfiction writers who want to sharpen their skills and publish their work for the glory of Jesus. Senior book editor Will Parker Andersons interviews authors and experts about the writing life.