Today on More to the Story Podcast: A Reintroduction After a Summer Break
After a summer hiatus, I’m back with a fresh season of More to the Story. In this episode, I share what’s been happening behind the scenes—how I’ve been reflecting, pivoting, and rebuilding my business in a way that’s sustainable with my health and energizing for the women writers I serve. I also talk about Substack becoming a bigger part of my work, the importance of personal story in nonfiction, and a new layer of insight I’m gaining through Human Design.
In today’s episode:
a summer hiatus and what I’ve been reflecting on since my MS relapse three years ago
why I’ve been experimenting with new ways of working sustainably
the challenges of using the term “nonfiction” and why I center personal story instead
how Substack is becoming the new home for my podcast, emails, and posts
shifting to a “mostly weekly” cadence to make the work easier and more sustainable
what I’ve been learning about Human Design and being a Manifestor—surges of energy, deep rest, and the ripple effect of creative sparks
how this new self-knowledge empowers me (and my clients!)
celebrating client wins: Barbara Caver’s forthcoming book A Little Piece of Cuba (available for pre-order now!)
how supporting each other—writers, readers, and coaches alike—creates a rising tide for all of us
Links mentioned in this episode:
More about Under the Gum Tree → underthegumtree.com
More about my coaching & editing services → moretothestory.co
Client books & success stories → moretothestory.co/about
Pre-order Barbara Caver’s A Little Piece of Cuba → bookshop.org
Follow Barbara on Substack for her book updates → Tiny Escapes with Barb
Want help figuring out the next steps for your book project? Schedule a 15-min Book Diagnosis call with me.
Follow & connect:
Show notes & transcripts at moretothestorypodcast.substack.com
Follow me on Instagram @jannamarlies
Follow Under the Gum Tree on Instagram @undergumtree
Question for You
What season of life or creative work are you emerging from right now—and how are you making it easier for yourself to sustain your next steps? Share in the comments—I’ll respond (and may even feature your reflection in a future episode!).
Thanks so much for listening and for being here!
(AI Disclaimer: These show notes were generated by AI using the transcript of this episode.)
