The Signal

Terry Pappy · tpappy.com

Welcome to The Signal! In a world clamoring for connection, the most meaningful messages are found in the quiet. This podcast is a living, breathing excavation of the soul through the written word. Hosted by award-winning author and creative, Terry Pappy, The Signal is dedicated to the deep craft of writing from the soul and the courage it takes to bring your deepest voice to light. If you are a fellow writer, aspiring author, or creative seeker who is tired of the clinical, noisy digital content being thrust upon us daily, this is your sanctuary. What to expect on this podcast: —Deep-Dive Interviews: We bring together authors, publishers, ghostwriters, keynote speakers, CEOs, and thought leaders to untangle the red threads of lived experience and discuss how to get them onto the page and out to an audience. —Writing Prompts: Soul-stirring and somewhat challenging prompts to help you bypass your inner critic and unlock your unwavering soulful voice

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Episodes 7

Uncovering Your Raw Voice and the Courage to Share it with MaryBeth Hyland
13d ago
Today, I sat down with author, keynote speaker, and culture consultant MaryBeth Hyland, broadcasting live from the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho. MaryBeth shares her personal journey of untangling herself from a history of trauma, work addiction, and a desperate need for external approval and how writing became the ultimate vehicle for her freedom. Together, we explore what it truly means to step out from behind protective armor, move past the fear of judgment, and find the courage to share the unique medicine inside your lived experience.
The Real Secrets to Building a Writing Career: A Conversation with Author Andrea K. Stein (Part 2)
27d ago
In part two of my conversation with author Andrea K. Stein, we shift from the craft of writing to the realities of building a writing career. After publishing nearly forty books, Andrea has learned firsthand that writing the book is only the beginning. We talk about self-publishing, marketing, newsletters, networking, finding mentors, hiring the right people, and why success rarely follows the path we imagine. One of my favorite takeaways is Andrea's reminder that there is no magic formula for becoming a successful author. Every writer's path is different. Instead of chasing someone else's suc
The Truth About Becoming a Writer: A Conversation with Author Andrea K. Stein (Part 1)
1mo ago
Award-winning author Andrea K. Stein has spent more than six decades writing and has published nearly forty books, but her journey began with a young girl filling marble notebooks with stories long before she knew what it meant to be an author. In this first half of our conversation, Andrea shares how an encouraging teacher changed her life, why journalism taught her the discipline every writer needs, and why waiting for inspiration is one of the biggest myths in the creative process. We also explore the deep satisfaction of research, the importance of discovering your genre, and the surprisin
Breaking Through the Fear Keeping You From Finding Your Voice
1mo ago
After launching The Signal newsletter, I received an email that congratulated me on "reinventing myself." It was meant as a compliment, but the word reinvention stopped me in my tracks. Why did it bother me so much? In this episode, I unpack the unexpected emotions behind that moment and what it revealed about one of the biggest obstacles every writer—and every creative person—faces: the fear of being judged. Last episode, we explored giving ourselves permission to pursue what truly lights us up. This time, we're taking the next step. Once you've decided to follow your creative path, what keep
The Creative Dream You're Ignoring: How to Give Yourself Permission to Write
2mo ago
In this episode, I share the unexpected story of how a chance conversation with a Starbucks barista led to the creation of Verano Writers, the writing group that helped reignite my passion for writing books. What started as a simple desire to reconnect with writing became a reminder that sometimes the things we're meant to pursue are waiting patiently for us to give ourselves permission to begin. I also talk openly about a difficult personal turning point that forced me to reexamine parts of my life I had put on hold. In the aftermath, I realized that writing had always been more than a busine
Why Every Episode Includes a Writing Prompt: Accessing Your Authentic Voice
2mo ago
In this first official episode of The Signal, I share why writing prompts will become a cornerstone of both this podcast and my companion newsletter. While prompts are a wonderful way to get words flowing, their real purpose runs much deeper. My goal is to help you reconnect with your authentic voice, access the stories only you can tell, and develop the courage to trust what emerges when you give yourself permission to write. Every episode and every newsletter will include a prompt designed to help you strengthen that connection and keep your pen moving. (More on show notes page)
Welcome to The Signal: Reclaiming the Soul of Writing
3mo ago
“I’m a writer. At my soul-deep level, I am a writer.” Welcome to the very first transmission of The Signal. In this raw, organic, and unfiltered trailer, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I wrapped up my previous show, My Solopreneur Life, to dive headfirst into a brand-new creative conversation about writing from the soul. I’m touching on my lifelong journey with the written word, from winning awards as a teenager and navigating a long and diverse career as a creative communications professional, to the bittersweet experience of publishing my first book, a gut-wrenching memoir about my life

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Uncovering Your Raw Voice and the Courage to Share it with MaryBeth Hyland

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Uncovering Your Raw Voice and the Courage to Share it with MaryBeth Hyland

The Real Secrets to Building a Writing Career: A Conversation with Author Andrea K. Stein (Part 2)

The Truth About Becoming a Writer: A Conversation with Author Andrea K. Stein (Part 1)

Breaking Through the Fear Keeping You From Finding Your Voice

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Why Every Episode Includes a Writing Prompt: Accessing Your Authentic Voice

Welcome to The Signal: Reclaiming the Soul of Writing