This is how a $75 “oops” launched a podcast about writing, tech, and disability

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A small “oops” turned into a loud yes. After years of writing through grief, learning by doing, and tapping a purple button that opened a world of audio, we’re launching a show built around one conviction: the craft of writing should be accessible, adaptable, and welcoming to every body. We explore how a tribute to a mother grew into “I, Win,” how strangers used that book to understand cerebral palsy, and why accessibility tools—speech dictation, AAC devices, and iPad-first workflows—aren’t just accommodations; they’re engines for consistent, high-quality creative work.
We dig into the origin story behind “Ask Win,” the mentorship and inspiration we drew from Joanna Penn’s journey into indie publishing, and the gentle shove that came from an accidental $75 podcast hosting purchase. That nudge became a commitment to bring practical, lived guidance to writers navigating disability: how to outline by voice, dictate clean drafts, tame editing without burnout, and design a marketing plan you can sustain. You’ll hear how we plan to release episodes twice a week, invite guests with diverse backgrounds, and keep craft at the center while highlighting real tools and workflows that lower friction and raise output.
If you care about writing but your hands, energy, or time don’t fit traditional routines, this is your space. We’ll share lessons on discoverability, indie publishing strategies, and mindful productivity, plus stories from authors who prove that access unlocks artistry. Come for the tactics, stay for the momentum—and help shape what comes next by telling us what you want to learn. Subscribe, share with a friend who writes, and leave a review so more disabled creators and allies can find this conversation.

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1. This is how a $75 “oops” launched a podcast about writing, tech, and disability (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Podcast Purpose (00:00:03)

3. Inspiration and Danielle’s Story (00:00:49)

4. From Grief to First Book (00:01:28)

5. Early Podcasting on iPhone (00:02:12)

6. Unique Focus: Writing with Disability (00:02:57)

7. Release Plan and Interviews (00:03:11)

8. The $75 Buzzsprout Push (00:03:36)

9. Tools: Speech Dictation and AAC (00:04:05)

10. Surprise First Guest (00:05:01)

11. Origins of “Ask Win” (00:05:19)

12. Launch Date and Listener Input (00:05:20)

13. Writing “I, Win” and Learning (00:06:30)

14. Why “Inked” and Cross-Posting (00:06:41)

15. Learning from Joanna Penn (00:07:22)

16. Marketing Spark to Podcasting (00:08:05)

17. Creating “Ask Win” and First Interview (00:08:45)

18. Education Goals and Vocation (00:09:56)

19. What This Show Will Cover (00:10:14)

20. How to Reach Us (00:11:14)

21. Three-Podcast Vision (00:12:02)

22. Turning a Dream into Reality (00:12:25)

23. Where to Listen and What’s Next (00:12:55)