Archive - The Story Catalyst

Catalytic Prompts, the new technology you need for your writing

Intentional skill-building + clear vision = your book gets done, gets published, impacts readers, changes the world. Group coaching launches Aug. 13…

Jul 9 •

Catalytic Prompt: The Opening Story for Your Book

The new technology for your writing. Intentional skill-building + clear vision = your book gets done, gets published, impacts readers, changes the…

Jul 9 •

The Burning Questions Writers Have

About a million things can stop you on the way to writing a great book. Let's not let that happen. Here are questions you can ask me in Story Catalyst…

Jul 8 •

ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN WORK WITH ME TO START AND FINISH YOUR BOOK

Do you want to write a book that is bold, illuminating and true?

Jul 7 •

Together, we are mighty. INTRODUCING: Monthly group coaching for authors writing a mighty book

Starting August 2025, Story Catalyst group coaching will keep on you track, whether your burning questions are about outlining, writing, publishing or…

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern June 30

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Jun 24 •

Before You Podcast: What You Absolutely Need to Get Booked on a Show

Are you ready to take this show on the road? Do you have a book coming out? Think podcast.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

The Great Why of Podcasts

For authors, there’s no better way to tell your story. Here’s why podcasts lead the A-list of earned media.

May 27 •

Saved by the Song...the Words, the Story, the Land: Escape with Us to Write in Montana/Yellowstone

The art of compression just might save your story. What storytellers can learn from songwriters + FREE Find Out More! Zoom event + FREE monthly Stories…

Published on The Story Catalyst • May 23

Stories + Songs Writer Refuge free writing zoom - 4 p.m. Pacific/7 p.m. Eastern April 28

Pristine writing time, brought to you each month by Carolyn Dawn Flynn and Karen Leslie Mills, co-founders of Stories + Songs Writing Retreats

Published on The Story Catalyst • May 23

That Time When I Almost Said the F-word on Public Airwaves

Please take my advice about preparing for a radio or podcast interview. I SWEAR I know what I'm talking about.

May 20 •

April 2025

‘I Want You to Be on NPR’

How to hurry up, get ready and be a great media guest. For authors who want to get their book out into the world.

Apr 20 •

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