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May 25, 2025

Stillness Sparks Stories: The Link Between Mindfulness and Creative Breakthroughs

Let me ask you something: When was the last time you sat in stillness with no distractions, no notifications, and no guilt? No multitasking. No doomscrolling. No background noise. Just you, your thoughts,

May 22, 2025

Write Like a Pro: How Coaching Accelerates Your Writing Success

You wouldn’t expect a world-class athlete to train without a coach. Michael Jordan had one. So did Serena Williams. So did Sidney Crosby. But for some reason, when it comes to writing,

May 20, 2025

Perfection Is the Enemy of Punk Rock (and Great Writing)

Chasing perfection is the quickest way to kill your writing. Learn why punk rock’s raw desperation—not polished precision—is the secret to writing with power and purpose.

May 19, 2025

Flow State, Deep Work, and Why You Need a Retreat to Get There

You’ve been there: that magical moment when the words are pouring out, the story is unfolding before your eyes, and for once, the writing feels easy. You look up and

May 16, 2025

We’re Better Together: Why Writing in Community Makes You Better

There’s a persistent myth in the writing world that it’s a solo journey. Picture the stereotype of a writer hunched over a desk in a dark room, wrestling with the muse

May 14, 2025

A Writing Coach’s Guide to Unforgettable Opening Lines

Discover what makes a great first line in fiction. Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares practical tips for hooking readers from the very first sentence.

May 11, 2025

What Should Happen Next? How to Fill in the Gaps in Your Novel’s Plot

Let’s face it: even with the best-laid plans, stories have a mind of their own. Right now, I’m coaching several amazing authors through my First Draft group program—many of whom recently

May 10, 2025

The Nature Cure for Writers: Why Attention Restoration Theory Works

What if the key to better writing wasn’t another online course, writing prompt, or productivity app… but a tree? No, seriously. There’s a reason why the best writing retreats aren’t held in

May 8, 2025

Writing Coach Tips: Why Deadlines, Revisions, and Mistakes Make You a Better Author

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares essential lessons for authors on embracing deadlines, revisions, and resilience to create powerful, finished novels.

May 3, 2025

May the Fourth Be With You: What Star Wars Taught Me About Storytelling, Childhood, and Writing

Writing Coach Podcast, Kevin T. Johns reflects on how Star Wars shaped his childhood, morality, creativity, and coaching philosophy. Discover why stories matter more than ever.

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