How School Messes Up Writers – The Writing Coach 191

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns argues many beginner authors struggle because our public school and high school education systems fail to teach students the revision skills, experimentation, and risk-taking necessary to create art.

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6 Types of Editors – The Writing Coach 190

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns describes the 6 different types of editors and the roles they play in the publishing and book production process. Listen now!

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Pathetic Fallacy Explained – The Writing Coach 189

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how to effectively use the literary technique of pathetic fallacy.

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Kevin Shares Author Marketing Tips on the Book Marketing Mentors Podcast

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares author marketing tips on the Book Marketing Mentors podcast.

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Sandy Day on Community and Accountability — The Writing Coach Episode 188

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.

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Stories of Chaos and Serendipity — The Writing Coach Episode 187

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Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.

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You’re Not Too Old to Write a Book — The Writing Coach Episode 186

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why age isn’t a hindrance to becoming an author and argues that it is, in fact, an advantage.

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There is No End State for Writers — The Writing Coach Episode 185

writing coach Kevin T. Johns acknowledges the importance of setting goals, but then asks the question, what if goals aren’t really what we should be focused on?

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Practical Goal Setting Techniques for Writers — The Writing Coach Episode 184

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines the mistakes writers often make when setting their project goals and timelines, describes why small achievable goals are essential, and breaks down half a dozen key performance indicators writers should be tracking in order to monitor their progress.

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The 20 Best Books I Read in 2023 — The Writing Coach Episode 183

As the year draws to a close, writing coach Kevin T. Johns looks back on the fiction, nonfiction, business, and writer’s craft books he read this year.

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