15 Incredible Movies about Writers and Writing — The Writing Coach 076

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. Writing is often solitary work. The most exciting moments in the process of drafting a book or screenplay are largely internal moments that take…

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2 Common Misconceptions about Writing a Book

This week I saw something along the lines of the following statement posted in an author group on Facebook: “I’m almost 75% of the way through my first complete novel. I’ve noticed that while I was in a state of creative flow previously, lately it’s starting to feel a lot more like work.” The writer of…

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Become a Master Writer with Elisa Doucette — The Writing Coach 075

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 #75 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Elisa Doucette of Craft Your Content. Elisa is a writer, editor, and entrepreneur who…

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The Ultimate Authorship Planner with Audrey Hughey — The Writing Coach 074

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 #74 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with book marketing coach Audrey Hughey. Audrey previously appeared on the show in episode #61, where…

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What Writers Do that Other People Don’t

There are just a few days left to enroll in my latest training and coaching program, Writer’s Craft Academy INTENSIVE (WCAI). That means, as with every launch I’ve ever done, I’m getting all kinds of emails from people saying some version of the following: “Kevin, I’d love to join the program, BUT…” Take a moment and…

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How to Write a Eulogy (6 Steps)

Last weekend, I delivered the eulogy at my mother-in-law’s memorial service. It was an emotional experience. But, of course, writing is always an emotional experience. Whether you’re putting together a blog post, or drafting a new chapter in your novel, emotional truth lays at the heart of most good writing. I recently heard Seth Godin…

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The Writer’s Craft Academy INTENSIVE Manifesto

I recently announced the launch of my latest program, Writer’s Craft Academy INTENSIVE (WCAI), and it’s been exciting to see people’s response. WCAI is a three month program featuring live online workshop training and group coaching taught and facilitated by a team of writing, publishing and book marketing veterans, including writing and life coach Doug Kurtz, publicist…

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7 Benefits of Group Coaching for Writers — The Writing Coach 073

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. The opportunity to reserve your spot in Writer’s Craft Academy INTENSIVE is available now. INTENSIVE is a small group program for novice to experienced authors and it…

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Guest Host Lori Puma Interviews Kevin T. Johns — The Writing Coach 072

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. Episode #72 of The Writing Coach podcast features our first ever guest host, Lori Puma. Lori Puma is a Story Grid Certified editor who helps writers…

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Allison Fallon on Bringing Vulnerability to Writing — The Writing Coach 071

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 #71 of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Allison Fallon. Allison believes a regular practice of writing can change your life. She…

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