Blogs, Podcasts, Workshops, and More!

Danielle is passionate about bringing resources to the writing community (and world) that empower, uplift, and remind creators/industry professionals that they are not alone. Below, please find information on the workshops, blogs, and resources Danielle hosts and/or contributes to: 

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Workshops/Conference Presentations​

• Writers Workout 2026 Conference: "Balancing Your Voice and Market Needs in the Kidlit Journey"

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Podcast and Blog Guest Appearances​

March On With Mentor Texts (Rate Your Story) Blog Post--March 2026:

"The Magic in Books That Make Us Feel" 

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Writing While Impaired (Blog Post April 2025): "Disabling the Term Disability"

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• Way-Word Writers Podcast Episodes-- Danielle was a guest on the Way-Word Writers podcast to discuss the 6 P's of Well-Being in the Publishing Industry. Episodes can be found here and here. 

• You May Contribute a Verse Podcast Episode-- As the host of the YMWJ Podcast, Danielle participated in a cross-over episode with You May Contribute a Verse. Episode found here. 

• Literary Blend Podcast Episode-- Danielle was a guest on Literary Blend episode 35 discussing the topic of mental health and the querying process. To hear this episode, go here. 

• Parenting Science Labs-- In 2024, Danielle was an expert guest speaker for the Life Management Science Lab podcast "Parenting Through Trauma and Healing."

• Life Inspired Podcast-- In 2020, Danielle was a guest on the Life Inspired Podcast where she discussed collective trauma.

• Andrew Deitsch Podcast-- In 2017, Danielle was an expert guest on the Andrew Deitsch Podcast on the topic of "Let's Talk Mental Health."
  
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Other Resources/Events

• Take Your Kid to Publishing Day-- An annual free kidlit event where children can meet authors, editors, agents, and publishers and learn about the kidlit industry. See the Take Your Kid to Publishing Day page for more information. 

• Kidlit Zombie Week- Danielle is a co-host for the annual Kidlit Zombie Week (alongside Agent Kaitlyn Sanchez and other wonderful kidlit co-hosts), an event that offers revision inspiration, community, and a pitch contest/prizes. 

• #YouDeservepIt -- An annual Twitter/X hype/pitch event for writers that fosters community, connection, and most of all—empowerment. Next Event: January 2026 For more follow @YouDeservepIt on BlueSky and Twitter
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*In addition to writing workshops, presentations, and podcasts, for over a decade, Danielle has served as a national/international presenter and speaker on topics surrounding counseling, psychology, and mental health.