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Love is Brewing

Love is Brewing

Written by: Stephanie Oswald Ph.D.
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Welcome to Love is Brewing! I’m your host, Stephanie Oswald, Ph.D., a romance writer and proud tech nerd who loves helping authors blend heart and strategy to get published and find their readers. This is your weekly coffee date for real talk about writing, second chances, and building the author life you’ve been dreaming about. Each Tuesday, grab your favorite hot drink (mine is a decaf latte) and join me for cozy, down-to-earth conversations about the messy middle of writing, the magic of new beginnings, and the tools you can use to share your stories with the world. Whether you’re rewriting your first chapter or rebuilding your confidence, this is your space to refill your creative cup, one sip (and one story) at a time.

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  • Episode 4: The 3 Possible Approaches to Finding A Consistent Writing Practice
    Jun 12 2025

    Inspired by a conversation with another writer about finding strategies for being consistent with your writing.

    In this episode, Book Coach Stephanie Oswald talks about three possible approaches to finding a consistent writing practice.

    As someone who has self-diagnosed herself with ADHD, Stephanie shares how the strategies can be especially helpful if you identify as neurodivergent.

    It can be challenging to find consistency, especially when life throws curveballs, and so finding strategies can be helpful. And maybe, the word consistency is a bit triggering, so Stephanie encourages you to think about how you want to show up for yourself.

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    11 mins
  • Episode 3: You Don't Need Craft Books to Be a Better Writer
    Jun 5 2025

    This episode came about because of a response I gave to a writer on Threads. The writer had asked if they really needed to read craft books to be a better writer. I responded saying they did not because they could read in their genre.

    So, in this episode I touch upon the following:

    • You already know more than you think
    • Books in your genre are craft books
    • Learning from books you love keeps you writing

    I offer one action step of reading a favorite book in your genre in reverse with a "writer's eye". This allows you to pay attention to the craft because you're not getting caught up in the flow of the story. I offer some suggested questions to get you started inside this episode.

    Happy Writing!

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    9 mins
  • Episode 2: You Don't Have to Write Alone
    May 21 2025

    Apply to work with Stephanie here

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    10 mins
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