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Author Interview Dr. David Petrovay

Episode Summary

Welcome to our weekly Author Interview. In this weeks episode our host Courtney talks with Dr. David Petrovay, learn about his books, advice he has for those aspiring writers or readers, and what helps him during his writing process!

Episode Notes

Dr. David Petrovay has worked in the field of career counseling and coaching for over 20 years in a number of settings that includes schools, nonprofits, adult career centers, and private practice. During this time he has presented on career-related topics to universities, community organizations, and employment centers. He is a member of the Career One Stop national advisory board that reports to the Department of Labor. He is the author of three books: Life Between Jobs: Out of Work...Not Out of WORTH, a companion workbook, and Ponderings: Daily Reflections for Inspiration and Transformation.

Timestamps

00:30 Introduction
3:10 What are your books about?
5:40 Inspiration to write your books?
6:55 Who are your books for?
8:55 Are your books beneficial for new graduates?
10:00 How long have you been writing?
15:45 What is your schedule when writing?
19:00 Is there anything you need in your writing space to stay focused?
19:40 Do you have a favorite snack or drink when writing?
21:00 What books do you enjoy reading?
22:15 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to write?
24:000 What books did you read growing up? Were there any favorites?
27:00 As an adult do you have any favorite authors or series?
28:30 Advice for someone just starting to read again?
30:40 Advice for someone just starting to write their own book?

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