Today’s episode will leave you feeling one of two ways. I hope you leave feeling fired up about your next creative project, but there’s a chance you might go away feeling like it’s too late to do all the really cool things you always dreamed you would.
Truth be told, I’m still on the fence about my own feelings on the subject, but I’m doing my best to lean toward fired up.
My guest today is Shanti Hershenson. She began writing in 2020 in her joyful rebellion against the boredom she was experiencing during lock down. Since then she has published over sixteen books. She continues to write at least 1000 words every day, and I don’t think I mentioned it yet, but at the time of this interview, she is sixteen years old. Yeah, you heard that right.
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Writing Through Boredom: The Prolific Young Author Shanti Hershenson's Journey
In this episode, the host discusses the creative journey of Shanti Hershenson, a young author who began writing at 12 during the 2020 lockdown and has since published over 16 books. Shanti shares insights into her writing process, how she handles criticism and how she manages to write daily alongside her school commitments. The episode delves into her inspirations, her reaction to earlier works, and her experiences with marketing and self-publishing, while also highlighting her impactful book on middle-school bullying, 'You Won't Know Her Name.'
00:00 Reflecting on Early Writing
01:16 Introducing Shante Hershenson
02:41 The Birth of a Young Author
05:56 Choosing the Sci-Fi Genre
07:00 Critiquing Early Works
11:46 Support and Reactions
15:09 Finding Inspiration
16:34 Writing Process and Coaching
21:56 Balancing TV and Learning
22:14 Maintaining Writing Discipline
22:41 Overcoming Adversity: Writing Through Challenges
23:15 Exploring 'You Won't Know Her Name'
25:47 Impact and Reception of 'You Won't Know Her Name'
28:22 Navigating School and Writing Success
32:38 Finding Time to Write
33:32 Writing Environments and Productivity
35:54 Connecting with Readers and Future Plans
37:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
