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The Writing Coach
Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, author Kevin T. Johns speaks with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.
Episodes
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Writing Faith Into Fiction Without Preaching: Josh Resinger – The Writing Coach Ep. 246
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. What do you do when the ministry you always planned on doesn't turn out the way you pictured it? If you're Josh…
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How to Work With Beta Readers: Mia Garay – The Writing Coach Ep. 245
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today I'm talking with Mia Garay, a professional beta reader who has read for several of my own clients. Her…
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Lyrics First, Melody Second: Linda L. Garnett on Music, Playlists and Writing Red Falls – The Writing Coach Ep. 244
Listen on: Apple Podcasts ↗ · Spotify ↗ · YouTube ↗ · RSS ↗ Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today Linda L. Garnett, author of the gothic vampire…
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A Ten-Year Journey to The Call to Witchery: Lorraine Johnston on Contemporary Fantasy, Story Structure, and Marketing a Debut – The Writing Coach Ep. 243
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today I'm talking with my friend and client Lorraine Johnston about her debut contemporary fantasy novel, The Call…
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Writer's Block, Recovery, and Hope: David Deane Haskell on Solarian Deep and Wounded Angels – The Writing Coach Ep. 242
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today I'm joined from Japan by David Deane Haskell, an indie sci-fi and nonfiction author and a former professional…
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Twenty Drafts, Three Books, One Character: Sherilyn Decter on Writing The Promise Trilogy – The Writing Coach Ep. 241
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today I'm talking with my client Sherilyn Decter, a Canadian author of historical fiction, about her new release…
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A Writing Coach & Client: Ellen Baker and Terence Sullivan on Alice of Oz, Summerland Cove, & Two Paths to Publishing – The Writing Coach Ep. 240
Welcome back to The Writing Coach podcast. Today's a first for the show: two guests at once. Novelist and writing coach Ellen Baker is here with her longtime…
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Writing Is Rewriting: Steven Puri Returns to Talk Flow States and Hollywood Screenwriting – The Writing Coach Ep. 239
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Writing Coach Podcast. I'm Kevin Johns. Today I'm bringing back a returning guest: Steven Puri, former Hollywood visual…
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Pre-Made vs. Custom Book Covers, Explained | Usama Munir, Design Dusk - The Writing Coach Ep. 238
My guest this week on The Writing Coach podcast is Usama Munir, the designer behind Design Dusk, a book cover studio with more than 1,700 pre-made covers ready…
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Writing Transgressive Fiction: Ron Black on 'Bleu' and the Character No One Has to Like – The Writing Coach Ep. 237
My guest is Ron Black on this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, and his debut novel Bleu: A Transgressive Tale follows Anthony, a struggling artist in a…
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Marketing Your Book Without Losing the Time to Write It: Marvin Wey of AuthorScale on AI, TikTok, and Selling More Books – The Writing Coach Ep. 236
If you've ever felt like promoting your book on social media is a second full-time job you never signed up for, this episode is for you. My guest is Marvin…
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The Spiritual Side of Beating Writer's Burnout: Charlotte Donlon on Rituals, Rest, and Writing – The Writing Coach Ep. 235
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Charlotte Donlon. Charlotte spent years training as a spiritual director — the kind of one-on-one…
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Murder, Wormholes, and AIs in Your Head: Talking Sci‑Fi with J.E. Sheasby – The Writing Coach Ep. 234
What happens when an AI doesn't just assist you but lives inside your head? In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I sit down with my client, science…
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For Once in My Life: Rob Cole on Arlinda Willis's Story - The Writing Coach 233
Welcome back to the Ready Coach Podcast. I'm your host, Kevin Johns, and today I'm sitting down with Rob Cole — a writer, an animal sanctuary founder in…
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Five Days, Mullins Beach, and 40 Years of Friendship: The Barbados Writing Retreat with Nathan Lang – The Writing Coach Ep. 232
This week I'm joined by Nathan Lang, a longtime friend, Barbados resident, hospitality professional, and co-host of the Barbados Writing Retreat. This coming…
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Book Marketing Is a Long Game: Passion, Positioning, and Podcasting with Susan Friedman – The Writing Coach Ep. 231
Today on the show, I'm welcoming back book marketing strategist and veteran podcaster Susan Friedman, 10 years after her first appearance on this podcast…
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From Editor to Novelist: Candace Johnson on Copyediting, Revisions, and the Author–Editor Relationship – The Writing Coach Ep. 229
On today's episode of The Writing Coach I'm joined by someone who has spent decades on the front lines of publishing, helping writers turn rough drafts into…
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Emil Wilson on Memory, Family, and Graphic Storytelling – The Writing Coach Ep. 229
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I sit down with Emil Wilson to talk about how a former advertising and design professional who didn't grow up…
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Flow States, Dopamine Management, and Beating Procrastination with Oscar-Winning Producer Steven Puri – The Writing Coach Ep. 228
Welcome to The Writing Coach Podcast, the show where I talk to the people whose job it is to help writers actually get the work done, including coaches…
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Susan Leon on Crime Fiction, Forgiveness, and the Ripple Effects of Loss – The Writing Coach Ep. 227
Today on The Writing Coach podcast, I'm joined by author Susan Leon to discuss her debut novel, If They'd Only Known. Susan's book is a dark, emotionally…
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Where the Night Winds Wail: Sandy Day on Obsession, Grief, and Indie Authorship
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite returning guests, author Sandy Day. The last time Sandy was on the show, we…
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How Linda Garnett Turned Her Debut Gothic Vampire Novel into an Amazon Bestseller
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with my client, author Linda Garnett to celebrate the release of her debut Gothic vampire novel, Red…
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Using Story Intelligence to Stay Authentic in the Age of AI with Gabrielle Dolan – The Writing Coach Ep. 224
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I'm joined by Gabrielle Dolan, a leadership communication expert, keynote speaker, and the author of eight books…
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Patty McGee on How to Teach Writing Without Crushing Confidence – The Writing Coach Ep. 223
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I'm joined by Patty McGee, a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator who is passionate…
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From Journals to Memoir: How Margot Stornelli Wrote The Big Red Suitcase — The Writing Coach Ep. 222
Every writer has a moment when a story that was meant to stay private begins to ask for a wider audience. Sometimes it starts with a notebook. Sometimes it…
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Writing, Burnout, and the Long Game: Kevin Tumlinson on Building a Sustainable Author Life with VAs — The Writing Coach Ep. 221
Most writers don't burn out because they hate writing. They burn out because writing quietly becomes everything else. Marketing. Tech. Algorithms. Platforms…
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Book Brush for Authors with Kathleen Sweeney
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the visual side of book marketing—cover mockups, social media graphics, reels, and everything in between—this episode will…
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Amy Suto on Writing for Money, Power, and Creative Freedom — The Writing Coach Ep. 219
What if writing didn't have to mean struggling, waiting for permission, or giving away your best work to gatekeepers? In this episode of The Writing Coach…
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6 Books in 2 Years: Anne Kane on Plotting, Productivity, and Motorcycle Romance — The Writing Coach Ep. 218
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I'm joined by author Anne Kane, who published six books in two years—including her hit motorcycle romance series…
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Gala Russ on How to Stop Doing Things the Hard Way — The Writing Coach Ep. 217
There's a persistent myth in the writing world: that great books are created by lone geniuses, toiling away in isolation, waiting for inspiration to strike…
The Writing CoachWriting, Resistance, and Neurodiversity with Monica Hay - The Writing Coach Ep. 216
In this week's episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with writing coach Monica Hay for a conversation that goes deep into the psychology of writing…
The Writing CoachFrom Zen Kid to Wiccan Priest: Ivan Richmond on Ritual, Ethics, and the Spiritual Practice of Oneness — The Writing Coach 215
On this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with my client, Ivan Richmond—a Wiccan priest, spiritual leader, and author of The Religion of Good…
The Writing CoachStephen Weinstock on Music, Theater, and Writing -- The Writing Coach 214
Hey there, writers and writing coaches! Today, we have a truly fascinating guest joining us. If you love storytelling that bends genres, experiments with…
The Writing CoachDouglas Vigliotti on Aristotle for Novelists — The Writing Coach 213
Welcome back to The Writing Coach! In our latest episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Douglas Vigliotti, author of the upcoming book Aristotle…
The Writing CoachMichael Leonard on Religous Sci-Fi — The Writing Coach 212
Episode Spotlight: Michael Leonard on Pilgrims, Aliens, and a Journey from Tech to Fiction This week on The Writing Coach Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome my…
The Writing CoachSandy Day on Re-Rleasing Books — The Writing Coach 211
In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If…
The Writing CoachEmma Dhesi on the Four Pillars of Author Success
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emma Dhesi, a talented book coach who brings a wealth of knowledge and…
The Writing CoachRhonda Douglas on Resilient Writing — The Writing Coach 209
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with Rhonda Douglas, a Canadian writer and writing coach who is passionate about helping women and…
The Writing CoachUnveiling Author Marketing Secrets with Kimberley Grabas — The Writing Coach 208
In the ever-evolving world of self-publishing, standing out as an author requires more than just talent—it takes strategy, resilience, and a strong…
The Writing CoachSue Brown-Moore on Character-Driven Storytelling — The Writing Coach 207
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I chat with Sue Brown-Moore. Sue is a sought-after book revision coach and one of LA Weekly's 15 Book Coaches to…
The Writing CoachBeth Barany on Unleashing Your Creativity — The Writing Coach 206
Looking for inspiration, guidance, and a fresh perspective on your craft? You are in the right place. In this week's episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I…
The Writing CoachBrooke Adams Law on Writing Brave -- The Writing Coach 205
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Brooke Adams Law.
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Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer on Writing, American Indians, and Dictation — The Writing Coach 204
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer. Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is…
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Marketing is About Small Actions (Not Big Lauches)
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns discusses the significance of small acts of kindness and their impact on his life, as…
The Writing CoachWriting is Magic -- The Writing Coach 202
In this episode of the Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores the power and magic of words. He discusses how words have the ability to shape our…
The Writing CoachThoughts on 10 Writing Tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Welcome to the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast with Kevin T. Johns. In this episode, Kevin discusses writing tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the…
The Writing CoachWhat Would Luke Skywalker Do? -- The Writing Coach 200
Celebrating the 200th episode of the show, along with Star Wars Day 2024, writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores his lifelong relationship with the Star Wars…
The Writing CoachMy Favourite Memoirs
Writing Coach Kevin T. Johns discusses some of his favourite books from the memoir genre.
The Writing CoachHow 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.
The Writing CoachArrogance, 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…
The Writing CoachHow 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.
The Writing CoachLorraine Johnston on Writing Fiction with ChatGPT - The Writing Coach 195
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speaks with Lorraine Johnston about her Amazon bestselling book, which combines traditional writer's craft techniques with modern…
The Writing CoachOn Offence, Disabilities, and Introversion
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses offending people, as well as rethinking his recent comments on disability and introversion.
The Writing CoachMy Top Ten Tips for Writers -- The Writing Coach 193
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares his top ten mostly commonly shared tips for writers.
The Writing CoachHow to Use AI to Improve Your Environmental Descriptions – The Writing Coach 192
Over the last year, advances in artificial intelligence have been moving at a mind-boggling rate. AI has clearly arrived, and it's not going anywhere any time…
The Writing CoachHow School Messes Up Writers – The Writing Coach 191
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses how public school and high school sets writers up for failure and dissapointment.
The Writing Coach6 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!
The Writing CoachPathetic Fallacy Explained - The Writing Coach 189
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explained how to effectively use the literary technique pathetic fallacy.
The Writing CoachSandy Day on Community and Accountability — The Writing Coach Episode 188
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speak with his client, author Sandy Day, about the release of her new novel, Odd Mom Out.
The Writing CoachStories of Chaos and Serendipity — The Writing Coach Episode 187
I don't know if you would call me a nihilist, an anarchist, an agnostic, or an existentialist. The truth is I don't even believe in putting a label on myself…