305: How writing can build a life you actually want (with Peter Murphy)

How to Write for a Living · Oct 5, 2025 · 57m

Season 3, episode 5 is here!

In this conversation, Peter William Murphy shares his winding path from growing up in Kerry to teaching abroad, then diving headfirst into writing without a safety net.

We talk about his love for Substack, why humor and vulnerability matter online, and how he’s channelling his earnings into building a school with his wife.

Peter also opens up about writing his first novel, the pull of Ireland as a setting, and why being open to unexpected opportunities is at the heart of his writing life.

What we covered:

Peter’s journey from teaching English in Turkey to becoming…