Thoughts on 10 Writing Tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge — The Writing Coach 201

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses 10 writing tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of the acclaimed TV show Fleabag.

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What Would Luke Skywalker Do? — The Writing Coach 200

Celebrating the 200th episode of the show and Star Wars Day 2024, writing coach Kevin T. Johns reflects on the profound impact that Star Wars has had on his life and career as a writer. In a personal exploration spanning his childhood memories to his current thoughts on the franchise, Kevin charts how Star Wars shaped his imagination, morality and storytelling over the decades. Listeners are treated to insightful reflections on nostalgia, character identification and the challenges of maintaining an iconic property over multiple owners. The episode offers resonant perspectives on fandom, disappointment, and the power of stories to influence our lives.

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My Favourite Memoirs – The Writing Coach 199

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares his thoughts on various memoirs he has enjoyed.

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How to Land a Literary Agent with One Email – The Writing Coach 198

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns reveals how his client was able to land an offer of representation from a literary agent after sending a single email.

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Arrogance, Ignorance, and Apprenticeship – The Writing Coach 197

Inspired by a Simon Sinek quote about arrogance and humility, in this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores how the modern view of writing as a talent differs from its historical roots as a trade.

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How to Plot a Killer Final Act – The Writing Coach 196

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains the story beats you can use to plot a fantastic final act for your book.

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Lorraine Johnston on Writing Fiction with ChatGPT – The Writing Coach 195

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with Amazon bestseller author Lorraine Johnston.

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On Offence, Disabilities, and Introversion – The Writing Coach 194

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns discusses the important topic of offending people through creative expression and communication. He acknowledges that with any public work, there is a risk of unintentionally offending some audiences.

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My Top Ten Tips for Writers – The Writing Coach 193

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares the top ten pieces of advice he most often gives to writers.

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How to Use AI to Improve Your Environmental Descriptions – The Writing Coach 192

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how authors can harness the power of ChatGPT to improve the environmental descriptions in their writing.

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