For Women who Write

46: The Messy Middle of Writing a Book: Shame, Self-Doubt, and Finding Your Voice

What does it really take to write and publish a book? In this honest and vulnerable behind-the-scenes episode, Mikaela Mathews shares an update on her book-writing journe

45: From Expert to Author: How to Turn What You Know Into a Book That Works

What if the biggest problem with your book isn’t that you don’t have enough to say, but that you have too much? In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela Mathews s

44: Will people take you seriously if you self-publish?

In this episode of For Women Who Write, certified writing coach, editor, and self-publishing expert Mikaela Mathews breaks down some of the biggest myths surrounding self

43: "But won't an outline box me in?"

What if the thing you think will restrict your creativity is actually what helps unlock it? In this episode, Mikaela Mathews shares why outlining doesn’t have to mean rig

42: From “Not Me” to Writing the Book with Erika Millard

In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela Mathews sits down with her friend Erika Millard, a business owner, mom of four, host of the Get Comfy with Numbers podcast

41: How to Write a Book Without Waiting for Life to Calm Down

What does it actually look like to write a book when you’re raising kids, homeschooling, working, and already have a very full life? In this episode of For Women Who Wri

40: The Three Lessons I'm Learning Writing My Book

Mikaela is writing a book. And even after years of coaching writers, editing manuscripts, and teaching women how to write their books, the process of writing her own has

39: How Renee Sold 10,283 Books With Just 183 Instagram Followers

Marketing your book can feel overwhelming. Do you need thousands of followers? Should you be posting every day? What about Amazon ads? And what happens if your launch doe

38: The Difference Between a Generic Book and a Memorable One

One of the biggest fears aspiring authors face isn't writing a book—it's writing one that feels like every other book on the shelf. In this episode, Mikaela Ma

37: How to Write Your Book Even When You Only Have 15 Minutes

Have you been telling yourself you'll write your book when life finally slows down? Between work, family, business, and everything else on your plate, it can feel l

36: When God Says Write: Shannon's Publishing Journey

What if the book you're meant to write starts with simply putting your thoughts on paper? In this heartfelt episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with f

35: Before You Give Up on Your Book, Listen to This

How do you know if your book is actually any good? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're not alone. It's one of the most common fears writer

34: From First Draft to Published Author: Christy Smith’s Journey to Writing a Book That Opens Doors

What happens after you publish your book? In this inspiring episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela sits down with author, speaker, and former educator Christy Smith to

33: Finding Your Boundaries with AI as a Writer

AI has quickly become one of the biggest conversations in the writing world. Some writers embrace it. Others want nothing to do with it. So where should it fit into the w

32. What if I'm not a writer?

In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela challenges one of the most common beliefs aspiring authors hold: “I’m not a writer.” If you've ever felt like you ar

31: The Right Season to Write | A Conversation with Miranda Trudeau

What does it really look like to write a book while running businesses, raising children, and managing everyday life? In this episode, Mikaela sits down with author, mar

30: When should you hire a book coach or editor?

In this episode of For Women Who Write, Mikaela answers one of the most important questions aspiring authors face: When should you hire a book coach or editor? Through a

29: So You Don't Know What to Write About

In this solo episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela tackles one of the biggest struggles aspiring authors face: figuring out what to write about. If you’ve ever

28: Why Structure Changes Everything When Writing a Book | Interview with Kristin Haluch

In this episode of For Women Who Write Podcast, Mikaela sits down with leadership coach and strategist Kristen to talk about the real behind-the-scenes journey of writing

27: The Exact Questions I Use as a Book Coach to Help Writers Find Their Book Idea

In this live coaching session, Mikaela sits down with nervous system coach and mom of two, Shena Black, to help her narrow down her book idea. This episode gives you a b