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About Maureen Paraventi

Hi, there! I'm a published author, award-winning playwright, content writer and all-around English major nerd. I love to write. I also love to help other writers succeed, by polish their work and helping bring it to its full potential. In the Write Like a Badass Initiative, I take that a step further, by giving creatives tools they need to overcome self-doubt and blast through rejection.

Episode 2: Writing that First Book: What Took You So Long?

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You’ve wanted to write for a long time. You have an idea for a story or maybe a nonfiction book in your head, and it’s been there for a while. Why haven’t you acted on it? What’s holding you back? Should you just forget about it? Forget about being a writer? Are you ever too old to start writing?

These are serious questions, but my conversation with Shannon Groves is anything but serious! If Shannon brings a tenth of her hilarious, sparkling personality to that children’s book she intends to write, it will be w. But is wonderful. But why is she just talking about writing? Will she actually get down to this long-simmering project?

Shannon has something many writers of children’s books do not have: a home-grown illustrator. Her daughter is an artist and will illustrate the book that Shannon promises she’ll write. (She will come back on the podcast sometime in the future to give us an update on it.)

If you’ve been on the fence about starting your writing journey, this episode is a must-listen for you! Veteran writers will enjoy being reminded of their starts. You can find the Write Like a Badass podcast on all of the major podcast platforms. Subscribe, so you don’t miss a thing!

Write Like a Badass Podcast, Episode 1

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Collaborating on a Writing Project: Challenges and Rewards

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What happens when two good friends – both experienced writers – decide to write a play together? Will their writing styles clash, or mesh? How do they navigate differences of opinion? How do they get beyond being nice to each other and start being honest with each other?

Tony Targan and Dave Durham are Detroit-area multi-hyphenates (acting, directing, playwriting) who embarked on an adventure in writing that was new to both them. Learn why they did it and what the outcome was in this lively and frank conversation. In the photos below, Dave is on the left and Tony on the right.

Our conversation may inspire you to reach out to a fellow writer for a collaborative project yourself!

Episode 1 also has a brave writer read from their work-in-progress for Open Mic Night at the Badass Writers Café – and you’ll get a chance to critique it afterward. There is also a Question of the Week, answered by podcast listeners. This one’s about money! And finally, if your creative motivation is running low, you’ll get it charged back up with an inspirational quote by Margaret Atwood.

The Write Like a Badass Podcast is by, about and for writers. Welcome to your tribe!