Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Writing Coach Podcast — The Writing Coach 100
Welcome to episode #100 of The Writing Coach podcast. In this special milestone episode, Kevin answers questions from listeners and clients.
Julie Evelyn Joyce: 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winner — The Writing Coach 098
In episode #98 of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns speaks with 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize winner Julie Evelyn Joyce.
Jennifer Blanchard on How to Write Your Damn Story — The Writing Coach 097
In episode #97 of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns speaks with screenwriter and story coach Jennifer Blanchard.
Rea Frey on the Benefits of Stepping Outside of the Rules — The Writing Coach 096
In episode #96 of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns speaks with author Rea Frey about the benefits of stepping outside of the rules.
Don’t Let the Haters Stop you
Over the last two weeks, I have received many, many emails and Tweets accusing me of being a racist because The Writer’s Craft Summit was “too white.” I feel like anyone who watched the summit in even a cursory manner would know where I stand on diversity and inclusion. That said, after two weeks of truly painful personal…
Jennifer Louden on Self-Compassion for Writers — The Writing Coach 091
Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode #91 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Jennifer Louden. Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch…
What Would Luke Skywalker Do? Writing and Moral Responsibility
I grew-up in a completely non-religious family. My father lived in different cities from me and my mother worked long hours as an executive at a massive corporation. My step-father and I had a toxic relationship from the moment we met, and I was seen by my teachers as a no good trouble-maker throughout my…
The Unstoppable Power of Showing Up
I’m on author, speaker, and business school professor David Burkas’ mailing list. Burkas opened his first email of the New Year with the following sentence: “I’m not setting any goals for 2019.” It’s a bold statement, especially for someone like Burkas, a non-fiction author in the information sharing and teaching realm. Burkas’ email went on…
Barbara Kyle on How to Sell Half a Million Books — The Writing Coach 088
Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors who help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode #88 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Barbara Kyle. Barbara is the author of the acclaimed Thornleigh Saga, a…
The Marquis de Sade Didn’t Have a Writing Coach
I write a lot about the benefits of working with a writing coach. (Go figure, huh? The writing coach likes to write about the benefits of coaching!) As a result, I’m sometimes asked if I think every writer must have a writing coach in order to achieve success. When I’m asked this question, I can’t help…
