Ever wondered how to transform someone's story into a captivating narrative? Join Merry and Cathy as they chat with the multi-talented Autumn Karen—writing coach, ghostwriter, and filmmaker—about the art of ghostwriting. Autumn shares how her North Carolina upbringing, surrounded by a community of storytelling women, shaped her career. Dive into the nuances of writing for books versus screenplays, and discover the secrets to capturing a client's voice authentically. Plus, learn why radical self-acceptance is key to overcoming writer's block. Tune in for inspiration and get ready to unleash your inner storyteller!

Autumn Karen's Bio:
Autumn Karen is a filmmaker, journalist, ghostwriter, and educator who uses writing to elevate traditionally unheard stories. She's English faculty at High Point University, an Honors Fellow at UNC Greensboro, founder of Woven Lines Publishing, and a longtime contributor to local independent paper Triad City Beat. Her award winning work as a journalist, author, and screenwriter centers on themes such as systematic oppression, grief, and complex societal relationships.

Among her credited co-authored books in her last decade as a ghostwriter are Mississippi Still Burning: From Hoods to Suits, the story of a Black preacher who took over the KKK from prison, and Amy: Book One, an empowerment erotica novel published through the University of Pleasure. Her award-winning short screenplay, Infinity Care, is based on her own experience losing a daughter to epilepsy. She’s a founder of Medusa’s Gaze, a development and distribution company that focuses on amplifying the voices of women and gender diverse creators.

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Connect with Autumn:
Website: https://www.autumnkaren.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@autumncarrying

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wovenlines/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumncarrying

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autumncarrying

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnkaren/

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