Author & Extraordinary Person Shanti Hershenson

In this episode, host David McClam interviews Shanti Hershenson, a 17-year-old author who has published 30 books across various genres. Shanti shares her journey into writing, her creative process, and how she balances her passion for writing with her school life. The conversation also delves into her advocacy against bullying, discussing the importance of empathy and proper responses to bullying in schools. Additionally, Shanti talks about her success on TikTok as a platform for promoting her books and her thoughts on self-publishing versus traditional publishing. The episode concludes with Shanti offering advice to young writers and discussing her connection to the characters she creates.Time Line00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:01 Shanti's Journey into Writing04:34 Writing Process and Overcoming Distractions10:45 Balancing Writing and School Life14:46 Passion for Anti-Bullying19:24 Future of Bullying Prevention22:01 Building a Following on TikTok23:23 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing25:10 Character Connection and RecommendationsTakeawaysShanti started writing at a young age and has published 30 books.Her first book was published just before the pandemic lockdown.She enjoys writing in multiple genres, with a preference for science fiction.Shanti emphasizes the importance of finding time to write amidst distractions.She believes in the value of presenting oneself professionally to be taken seriously.Ignoring bullying can worsen the situation for victims.Empathy should be taught at a young age to prevent bullying.Shanti advises young people to speak up about bullying.She has successfully built a following on TikTok by engaging with trends.Shanti is open to both self-publishing and traditional publishing in her career.DON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime ShowsLost Girls with LaDonna Humphrey & Amy SmithExtinguished With David McClam & LaDonna HumphreyCover Art and Logo created by Diana of Other WorldlySound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro script by Sophie Wild & David McClamIntro and outro jingle by Jacqueline G. (JacquieVoice)Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.