
There’s a book inside you. A message that won’t leave you alone.
But between fear, responsibility, doubt — and now the rise of AI — you keep starting… and stopping.
Welcome to The Adventurous Author Podcast.
I’m Bonnie Jean Schaefer — fantasy author D.K. Drake — and I’ve published four novels while working a full-time job. I didn’t quit my life to write. I built systems that made finishing poss... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 219 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityArtsBooks | |||

We’ve reached the end of the Start Strong season.
So what did you build?
Over the past five episodes, we laid the foundation:
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Christ anchors identity.
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Identity shapes systems.
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Systems refine skills.
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Skills produce soul-satisfying fr... more
Failure doesn’t scare me.
Success does.
The visibility.
The money.
The fear that if your work actually matters… you might lose yourself.
In this episode, we finish the Faithful Mastery Cascade:
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Christ anchors identity.
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Identity shapes sy... more
You’re showing up.
Practicing.
Writing.
Learning.
Pushing through resistance.
And somewhere in the middle of it all, a question surfaces:
Is this worth it?
In this episode, we answer that question.
We explore the three kinds of fruit your wri... more
This episode is about why wanting to get better isn’t enough and why skill growth feels so frustrating without the right structure.
If you’ve ever thought:
• “I just need more craft”
• “I need to practice more, but I can’t seem to stay consistent”... more
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Bonnie Jean Schaffer’s hopeful and encouraging words have given me the encouragement and skills I need to become the writer God has called me to be. I am forever grateful for this podcast and the authenticity and hard work that obviously goes into it! Can’t recommend it enough!!
I just started listening to this podcast, and I love how the author is so enthusiastic, putting so much life into each episode!
There is some good info in the first, but way to religious for my taste. Also most the podcast seems to be trying to sell her books instead of useful information.
There is some good info in the first, but way to religious for my taste. Also most the podcast seems to be trying to sell her books instead of useful information.
This is a great podcast. It’s fun, positive, entertaining—and feeds you bite-sized chapters of a dragon story besides! If you want a writing coach on-the-go, follow this show. If you want/need more encouragement in your storytelling pursuits, rather than bog-you-down writing rules and practicality, then follow this show. If you’re having a hard time finding a fantasy-writing podcast that is also totally wholesome and Christian, like I was, then for Pete’s sake follow the show! Well done, DK. (Bt... more
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Focused on empowering aspiring writers and authors, this podcast addresses the struggles faced by individuals juggling full-time jobs or school while trying to produce engaging fiction. Each episode provides practical strategies for finding time to write, developing captivating characters, and mastering story structure, all while enhancing their craft through creative processes. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of building confidence in one's writer identity and exploring ethical uses of AI to bolster writing quality. The lively and supportive atmosphere encourages listeners to embrace their personal storytelling adventures, making it an appealing resource for anyone looking to smoothly navigate the creative writing journey.
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