The Book Midwives Who Birthed My Book (And Changed How Women Write)

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What if writing your book was never meant to be a solo act?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Dr. Shana Hartman and Dr. Cindy Urbanski—the "book midwives" behind The Manage Her book and founders of Synergy Publishing Group—about why writing is an embodied act, how to honor your unique creative process, and the messy magic of birthing a book in community.

Shana and Cindy share:
- The question that anchors every manuscript: "What absolutely has to be in this book?"
- Why women write differently—and how to honor your process (even if it means talking your book into your phone)
- The story behind Synergy House, their retreat property where authors are cared for while they create
- What Rebel Writers is and who it's for
- Why you may have already written a book without realizing it
- The emotional transformation from "I can't share this" to "This is what I do"
- What to expect from their breakout session at The Manage Her Conference

Whether you've been dreaming of writing a book for years or just felt the first tug—this episode will give you the permission, strategy, and spark you need.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SHANA HARTMAN:
Instagram: @synergypublishinggroup
Website: https://shanahartman.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH CINDY URBANSKI:
Instagram: @cindy_d_urbanski
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cindy_d_urbanski

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:
Website: https://www.themanageher.com
Instagram: @themanageher
Full show notes: themanageher.com