A Prolific Writing Life: Craft, Consistency, and Track of Courage with Susan May Warren (E191)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Susan May Warren. Susan is the USA bestselling, Awardwinning novelist with nearly 2 million books sold. She’s lived all over the world (including Russia), and has penned over 100 novels, writing across genres such as contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, and thrillers. Susan’s works have achieved USA Today, ECPA, and CBA bestseller status, won numerous awards and have been translated into eight languages. She’s a renowned writing coach, founder of Novel.Academy, and author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation. She lives in Minnesota and Florida with her handsome hubby, has 2 messy labradoodles, loves good wine, travelling and hanging out with her husband, 4 kids and their spouses and her 5 grandchildren. We are here today to discuss her latest book, Track of Courage.
Episode Highlights:
Why writing can be a meaningful and flexible career, especially during seasons of motherhood.
How Susan uses structure and story blueprints to stay creative and consistent.
What it really takes to maintain momentum and finish books.
The balance between deep research and trusting your own voice as a writer.
Why reading widely and learning the craft matters.
How travel and lived experience continue to influence her stories.
Susan’s book flight and the books that helped shape Track of Courage.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer
Book Flight
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts
Nashville Sweethearts by Rachel Houck
What You Wish For by Katherine Center
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