The 5 Minute Author
Claim This Podcastby Sonja Dewing
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to the award-winning 5 Minute Author, the only short form podcast to get you informed about writing and self-publishing. I’m Sonja Dewing, award-winning creative writer, CEO of Women’s Thriller Writers Association, and happy dog mom to giant puppy Bo. Let’s get started.</p>
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Publishing Since
8/2/2022
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Recent Episodes
March 18, 2026
Don't fall for the Bookclub Email
Hello! I am coming to you again from my motel room in Tucson, right before the Tucson Festival of Books. And today I want to talk about how not to let scammers take your money. Now, I'm talking about those emails that you are or will be inundated with as soon as you publish something on Amazon... Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/
March 12, 2026
Frustration as Growth
All right, well, first of all, this recording is coming from my motel room at Tucson, just before the Tucson Book Festival. I'm really excited to go. So, no editing here. But I want to talk about how frustration is growth in disguise. Right? It's something that's part of every good writer's journey. Frustration. And I want to start with a quote from Frederick Douglass. One of those truths that hit a little hard sometimes. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." And I know some...
August 2, 2025
10 Ways Authors can De-Stress
Today I'm diving into something we all need - especially if you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or maybe the state of the world is seeping into your creative space. Yep, I'm talking about how to de-stress as an author - and find your way back to the joy of writing... Find show notes on my website at https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/
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- What is The 5 Minute Author?
<p>Welcome to the award-winning 5 Minute Author, the only short form podcast to get you informed about writing and self-publishing. I’m Sonja Dewing, award-winning creative writer, CEO of Women’s Thriller Writers Association, and happy dog mom to giant puppy Bo. Let’s get started.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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