For Women who Write

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 been much messier than she expected. Her book has changed directions more than once. She’s written a full rough draft she decided not to publish. She resisted outlining. She’s received feedback that made her rethink entire chapters. And she’s still working through the fear that comes with putting her own ideas on the page. In...

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 Mathews explains why so many nonfiction books end up sounding generic and shares a practical approach to creating a book that stands out without trying to reinvent the wheel. Listeners will learn why originality isn't about finding a completely new idea. It's about bringing a fresh perspective to a conversation that's already happening. U...

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 first-time author Shannon to discuss the journey behind her beautiful devotional, Becoming: 30 Days to Becoming a More Present, Peaceful, and Purposeful Mom. Shannon shares how encouragement from her adult children first planted the seed to write a book, why she spent a year quietly writing without telling anyone, and how God guided...