Project Perseverance

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mollyovenden.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ where Beauty…Poetry…Art…Drawing Closer to God & Leaning into Hope are the priority.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or want to grow in your journaling as a spiritual practice? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Perseverance⁠⁠⁠⁠–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

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If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠mollyovenden.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

God Loves Art - Learn from Jessie Nilo here.

Expansive Artists - Be mentored by Marisa Anne Cummings here.

London Writers' Salon - Write in community here.

ANY earrings - Adorn your ears with hope and beauty here.

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Join Get Closer to God with Journaling, the Membership Waitlist! A gift of a community when it comes to persevering.

Be the first to know when enrollment opens!

• No more waiting around till the perfect time in life to deepen your relationship with God.
• No more confusion about how or what to actually journal about.
• No more wasting time trying to journal the “right way”.

Journaling is a solitary activity, and faith in God is deeply personal, but that doesn't mean you have to be alone. 

Journaling as a spiritual practice is a journey and you're at a crossroads in life where you long to meet with God more clearly. This membership curates content to help you grow in your real relationship with God, keep records of profound and mundane breakthroughs, and learn to rest on the page.

With the Membership, you have the support of a community of women who long to be with God and record life on the page--just like you.

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Molly Ovenden is a typewriter poet, speaker, creative coach, author, and visual artist.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://mollyovenden.com/⁠⁠⁠ where Beauty…Poetry…Art…Drawing Closer to God & Leaning into Hope are the priority.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or want to grow in your journaling as a spiritual practice? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to ⁠⁠⁠Project Perseverance⁠⁠⁠–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit ⁠⁠⁠mollyovenden.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Visit ⁠⁠https://mollyovenden.com/⁠⁠ where Beauty…Poetry…Art…Drawing Closer to God & Leaning into Hope are the priority.

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or want to grow in your journaling as a spiritual practice? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to ⁠⁠Project Perseverance⁠⁠–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit ⁠⁠mollyovenden.com/podcast⁠⁠.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

To be part of a thriving writing community with access to live expert interviews, support through coaching, courses, and accountability, join the BECOME the Writer waitlist here to be notified when membership enrollment opens...plus, you'll get some support in your inbox to overcome obstacles in the meantime!

Not sure if you should join?
Set up a quick call to ask me your questions -- schedule it here. 

• No more waiting around till the perfect time in life.
• No more confusion about what the next step to take is.
• No more wasting time searching the internet for the answers.

BECOME the Writer is a journey and you're at a crucial stage in your writing life and author career. This membership curates content to help you continue along the journey to write results, see progress, and achieve goals more efficiently, more easily, and in less time.

Writing is a solitary activity, but that doesn't mean you have to be alone. With BECOME the Writer, you have the support of a community of writers and authors who get it.

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In this episode, Molly shares 10 questions you can ask to help you actually FINISH writing your book!

1. Who are you as a writer?

2. How does what you are actually writing resonate with who you are?

3. Who is your reader?

4. How does what you are actually writing help your reader?

5. Why are you writing this book?

6. What are you most excited about for this book?

7. What would happen to your readers if you never finished this book?

8. What will it feel like to see people devouring your book?

9. When are you writing?

10. What needs to happen for you to keep the momentum?

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Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit ⁠https://mollyovenden.com/⁠ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call ⁠here⁠.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to ⁠Project Perseverance⁠–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit ⁠mollyovenden.com/podcast⁠.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Visit Keith Tyler Hopkins' website here and buy his books and films--including Red Betty and the Murder Farm and the collaborative anthology Attack of the DuluCon Zombies.

To be part of a thriving writing community with access to live expert interviews, support through coaching, courses, and accountability, join the BECOME the Writer waitlist here to be notified when membership enrollment opens.

Not sure if you should join?
Set up a quick call to ask me your questions -- schedule it here. 

• No more waiting around till the perfect time in life.
• No more confusion about what the next step to take is.
• No more wasting time searching the internet for the answers.

BECOME the Writer is a journey and you're at a crucial stage in your writing life and author career. This membership curates content to help you continue along the journey to write results, see progress, and achieve goals more efficiently, more easily, and in less time.

Writing is a solitary activity, but that doesn't mean you have to be alone. With BECOME the Writer, you have the support of a community of writers and authors who get it.

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In this conversation with horror author Keith Tyler Hopkins, Molly and Keith discuss many aspects of writing and how to persevere through it all. He shares tips on turning a screenplay into a novella and his experience on how to apply for grants for writing projects.

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Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, professional writer, teacher, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

To join BECOME the Writer free Facebook group I run, head over to: facebook.com/groups/becomethewriter and submit a request to join.

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist.
Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more...and join BECOME the Writer community!

Helpful links for your writing process:
https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here:
https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

Join Writers' Hour -- the free online writing room hosted by London Writers' Salon. Join the writing space here:

https://writershour.com/

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you! When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Helpful links for your writing process: https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here: https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you! When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Helpful links for your writing process: https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here: https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

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Links mentioned in the show for Minnesota women authors and other resources:

• Judy Delton's Pee Wee Scouts series here.
• Betina Krahn's romance novels here.
• Read "The Yellow Wallpaper" here.
• Read about George Eliot / Mary Ann Evans here.
• Storm Front by Susan May Warren (part of the Montana Rescue series)
• Olympus by K. A. Williams (book 2 of the Firebird Chronicles)
• Thy Father’s Will by Kirsten Jacobsen Stasney (a historical novel based on true events)
• The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich (juvenile fiction, book 1 of the Birchbark series)
• Truest by Jackie Lea Sommers (a standalone coming of age YA novel)

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you! When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Helpful links for your writing process: https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here: https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you! When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching where creativity is a habit to find out more.

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode there is discussion involving abuse, eating disorders, and suicide.

In this episode, Molly's creative coaching client, Julie--shares her progress on her memoir project. 

Topics Julie and Molly discuss include: how to handle multiple genres in a memoir; getting clear on who your ideal reader is so you can discern the order of stories and poems in your memoir; noticing people in everyday life you interact with to determine whether they could be your ideal reader; and allowing yourself to write into deep and painful places so that you can invite your reader on a journey of transformation while they read your story.

Listen in and be inspired by Julie's journey and hearing an inside experience of a dynamic coaching session. Grab a cozy hot drink and something to write with--you'll want to take some notes. You can BECOME the Writer you're made to be!

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in her life? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist.
Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Helpful links for your writing process:
https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here:
https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you! When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching where creativity is a habit to find out more.

In this episode, Molly's creative coaching client, Amy--creator of "Supernatural Park" podcast (Listen here!) and poetry writer--shares her progress on each project and what she hopes for in her creative life. 

Topics Amy and Molly discuss include: noticing the tension of opposing emotions and how to reframe perspectives moving the what ifs from negative worries to what ifs of celebratory dreams becoming realties; the power of creating deeper connections with readers and listeners, and how to balance paid work to support the craft of writing and creativity until it can support itself. 

Listen in and be inspired by Amy's journey and hearing an inside experience of a dynamic coaching session. Grab a cozy hot drink and something to write with--you'll want to take some notes. You can BECOME the Writer you're made to be!

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in her life? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist.
Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Helpful links for your writing process:
https://mollyovenden.com/journaling/

To purchase your copy of Molly's book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers or Closer: Companion Journal for Writers & Thinkers, visit her bookshop here:
https://mollyovenden.com/shop/

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you!. When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching where creativity is a habit to find out more.

In this episode, Molly's creative coaching client, Bonnie, shares her current progress of writing her memoir about being adopted. It's non-linear and multi-layered. Molly teaches Bonnie some methods of organization for storytelling with a large cast of characters. Molly also offers suggestions of how to incorporate sensory details and emotions to add depth to life writing. Determining your ideal reader also comes up in this coaching session as it can help in the writing process, especially once your first draft is finished.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in her writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in her life? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coaching/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you!. When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Are you a published author who would like to be interviewed by Molly Ovenden?
Complete this form in order to be considered.

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives?
Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career.
Book your Strategy Call here.

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Show Brené Brown some love by reading her book, Braving the Wilderness.

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Challenge Journal Prompts:
1. What area or areas in my life feels the most heavy where I feel like I really want to quit, but I know I need to keep going?
2. What shiny distractions are beckoning me away from what I know I need to focus on?

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Are you a published author who would like to be interviewed by Molly Ovenden?
Complete this form in order to be considered.

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives?
Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career.
Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

Show Brené Brown some love by reading her book, Braving the Wilderness.

*****

Challenge Journal Prompts:
1. What area or areas in my life feels the most heavy where I feel like I really want to quit, but I know I need to keep going?
2. What shiny distractions are beckoning me away from what I know I need to focus on?

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/coach-molly/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

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Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

This podcast is fueled on caffeinated creativity. And the caffeine comes from supporters of this podcast—like you!. When something in this project perseverance podcast is helpful, inspiring, or useful to you, head over to my favorite online coffee shop: buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden and grab us a drink.

Do you have a question about making creative writing a habit? Book writing or publishing? Marketing as an author? Persevering to finish strong? Learning to be resilient, audacious, prolific, and the most calming presence in the room? Are you longing to make a difference in the world with your words?

Leave me a voice message with your creative question and who knows? Maybe you’ll even have your name shouted out in creativity love in an episode in the future! That’d be super fun.

Buymeacoffee.com/mollyovenden

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

*****

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career. Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.

Are you a published author who would like to be interviewed by Molly Ovenden?
Complete this form in order to be considered.

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives?
Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career.
Book your Strategy Call here.

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Show Molly Ovenden some love by reading her book, Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers & Thinkers on Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

Want to be a Closer Insider Club friend? Sign up here. Lots of insider info about the book and updates about tours, etc. will be shared with the Insiders.

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Challenge Journal Prompts:
1. What could you celebrate today? How might reflecting back (through celebration) help you take action to move forward?
2. Who do you want to be as a writer? What are some of the writerly things you would do?

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Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Visit Kristen Williams' blog and buy her books! https://k-a-williams.com/
Firebird and Olympus (Book 2 of The Firebird Chronicles) are available for purchase.   In this conversation, Kristen shares her writing process and the creation of The Firebird Chronicles as well as tips and advice for writers who long to get their words out there.  

Join Kristen in her science fiction world with a full cast of strong women who lead the way on Mars in in the year 3000. It's a feisty, wild west, anarchy kind of place. Kristen loves following her characters down the darkened corridors and really getting to know them.   

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, professional writer, teacher, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.  

Are you a published author who would like to be interviewed by Molly Ovenden?  Complete the following form in order to be considered: https://forms.gle/KoVhsm9piRvJbQbLA 

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives? Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career.
Book your Strategy Call here: https://calendly.com/mollyovendencreativity/strategy-call

To join BECOME the Writer free Facebook group I run, head over to: facebook.com/groups/becomethewriter and submit a request to join.

Molly Ovenden is a creative writing coach, author, and visual artist. Visit https://mollyovenden.com/ where creativity is a habit to find out more.  

Are you a published author who would like to be interviewed by Molly Ovenden?
Complete this form in order to be considered.

Are you a writer who feels stuck in their writing process or who would like help to make creative writing a habit in their lives?
Book a Strategy Call with Molly Ovenden as your creative writing coach to determine whether hiring her would be your next right step to take in your writing life and author career.
Book your Strategy Call here.

*****

Show Brené Brown some love by reading her book, Braving the Wilderness.

*****

Challenge Journal Prompts:
1. What area or areas in my life feels the most heavy where I feel like I really want to quit, but I know I need to keep going?
2. What shiny distractions are beckoning me away from what I know I need to focus on?

*****

Hey! Thanks so much for listening to Project Perseverance–I’m Molly Ovenden. As a creative writing coach, I work with writers every day who are committed to pressing on through the messy middle of book writing and learning how to share their words consistently even when the going gets tough all around them. I know first hand about doubts, indecision, comparison and imposter syndrome.

The “YES!” to today’s shiny, easy excitement becomes dull tomorrow when the newness wears off, when an unforeseen challenge arises, and when doubts and negativity creep in.

This is why we need people in our lives to speak truth, refocus our perspective, and cheer us on.

Each episode features a variety of perseverance thoughts, lessons, motivations, and encouragement from me as your host and an ever-changing panel of perseverance expert guests.

*****

If you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe to the show so you can be notified when a new episode becomes available. Also, it’s super helpful to me (and to any other podcast you love) if you would take a moment to leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more information about Project Perseverance, please visit mollyovenden.com/podcast.

“The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is take action.”-Molly Ovenden

Happy persevering!

Hey! Welcome to Season One of Project Perseverance! 

It can be so tempting to quit when life gets hard! But the reality is when we persevere, we overcome. 

Want to run your race instead of your neighbor’s?
Want to finish strong and actually get your words out from brain to book?
Want to stay focused when the shiny over there beckons you? 

Listen in. This is for you when you’re struggling and want to quit. Keep the momentum. One step at a time. We’re in this together. 

I’m Molly Ovenden. And this is Project Perseverance.

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