For Women who Write

For Women who Write

Mikaela Mathews

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
74%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

A podcast for women who write or want to write. 

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S1E29 29: So You Don't Know What to Write About

Jun 09, 2026 34m Transcript

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 thought, “I want to write a…

S1E28 28: Why Structure Changes Everything When Writing a Book | Interview with Kristin Haluch

Jun 02, 2026 25m Transcript

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 and publishing her first…

S1E27 27: The Exact Questions I Use as a Book Coach to Help Writers Find Their Book Idea

May 27, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

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 behind-the-scenes look at the…

26: How to Know What Book You’re Meant to Write

May 19, 2026 34m Transcript

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to write a book… but I don’t know what to write about,” this episode is for you.Today, Mikaela walks you through the powerful questions that help aspiring authors move…

S1E25 25: Book Marketing for Women Who Hate Marketing

May 11, 2026 33m Transcript

Marketing can feel uncomfortable for so many writers.You finally finish the book . . . and then realize people actually need to know it exists.In this episode, Mikaela sits down with marketing…

S1E24 24: How to Write a Bible Study or Devotional

May 05, 2026 24m Transcript

Have you ever felt called to write a Bible study or devotional but were not sure where to start or how they are different?In this episode, I break it all down for my faith-based writers. We dive into…

S1E23 23: What Happens When You Finally Write the Book Everyone Keeps Telling You to Write

Apr 27, 2026 29m Transcript

If people keep telling you to write a book, this episode is for you.I’m joined by my client Lyndi Zavy, author of Cheerleading from Quicksand, to talk about what it actually looked like to take her…

S1E22 22: She Wrote the Book. Now She's a Bestseller. — with Brianna LaShell Rabb

Apr 21, 2026 40m Transcript

Brianna LaShell Rabb is a nonprofit coach, legacy strategist, and now a published, Amazon bestselling author of The Work That Outlives You. In this episode, Mikaela sits down with her very first…

S1E21 21: Five Signs You're Ready to Outline Your Book

Apr 13, 2026 26m Transcript

Before you write a single word, there's one step most aspiring authors skip. It's also the reason so many books never get finished. This episode breaks down the five signs that tell you it's time to…

S1E20 20: How to Repurpose Your Podcast into a Book

Apr 07, 2026 22m Transcript

If you have a podcast, there’s a good chance you’re already holding the foundation of a book.You just haven’t structured it yet.In this episode, we’re walking through what it actually looks like to…

19: The Step Most Writers Skip (That Makes Everything Harder)

Mar 30, 2026 24m Transcript

Let’s talk about something most writers completely miss.You start researching how to write a book and suddenly you’re flooded with advice on writing, publishing, marketing.But there’s a step that…

S1E18 18: Why I’m Narrowing My Focus

Mar 23, 2026 23m Transcript

“Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus.” — Gary KellerThere’s a point in business where doing more stops working.More ideas. More offers. More directions…

S1E17 17: What If Someone Already Wrote Your Idea?

Mar 02, 2026 15m

What do you do when someone else has already written on your topic?Or worse—when it feels like everyone has?In this episode, we’re talking about the discouragement that can creep in when you realize…

S1E16 16: Self-Publishing Is Ownership, Not Vanity

Feb 23, 2026 22m

I’ve got a pet peeve.A real, “nails on a chalkboard” kind of pet peeve.When people call self-publishing “vanity publishing,” I about jump out of my skin.Only in the literary world do we call an…

S1E15 15: You Don’t Need a Big Platform to Write a Bestselling Book

Feb 17, 2026 17m

You do not need 20,000 followers to publish a book that sells.You need a message that resonates.In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that platform size determines success—and why books gain…

S1E14 14: The Author Training Plan (Before You Touch Chapter One)

Feb 10, 2026 26m

Most aspiring authors think the first step to publishing a book is opening a blank document and starting Chapter One.It’s not.Before you write the book, you have to become the writer.In this episode,…

S1E13 13: Inside the Biggest Nonfiction Book Launch in History: What Hormozi Did Right (and What You Can Steal)

Feb 02, 2026 23m

One of the biggest fears authors face: What if no one buys my book?In this episode, we unpack the launch that broke the internet: Alex Hormozi’s $100M Leads rollout—and how it shattered expectations…

S1E12 12: Shouldn't Writing Feel Easier?

Jan 26, 2026 27m

Staring at a blank page? Roughly 85% of writers have felt the sting of writer’s block—but only 3% ever finish their book. In this episode, Mikaela shares why that happens, what writer’s block is…

S1E11 11: What Clueless, Marvel, and Carl Jung Know About Writing That You Don’t (Yet)

Jan 19, 2026 22m

Ever feel like you’re not a “real” writer because your words don’t come out perfect on the first try? Or because you're still figuring out your voice, your message, your thing?In this episode, we’re…

S1E10 10: When to Invite Help In: Book Coach vs. Editor

Jan 12, 2026 15m

Book coach or editor? Knowing the difference could save your book and your sanity.In this episode, we’re breaking down the key distinction between a book coach and an editor, and why when you bring…

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How many episodes does For Women who Write have?

For Women who Write has published 29 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is For Women who Write still active?

For Women who Write is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.

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