Common Beginner Mistakes (That I Made!) — The Writing Coach Episode 165
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines half-a-dozen common mistakes he sees in the manuscripts of aspiring authors.
The 8 (or 9) Literary Elements — The Writing Coach Episode 164
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the “literary elements” he considers the building blocks of a scene. He covers the four external literary elements and the four internal literary elements, and then asks whether a ninth should be included.
Writing is Iterative — The Writing Coach Episode 163
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why no writer gets it right on the first try and how writing is always iterative. He also explores the joys and benefits of the revision process.
Perfection vs. Desperation — The Writing Coach Episode 162
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses Star Wars, punk rock, and how writers should consider desperation as a preferable alternative to perfection.
Goodbye Story Grid Podcast — The Writing Coach Episode 161
writing coach Kevin T. Johns says goodbye to The Story Grid Podcast, which published its final episode last week. Kevin discusses the importance of the podcast, and his admiration for its hosts Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl, and explains how their podcast was a profound act of generosity for both writing coaches and students of writer’s craft.
In Praise of Lists — The Writing Coach Episode 160
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how to-do lists, checklists, standard operating procedures, and calendars can help writers and artists get organized, stay motivated, track progress, prioritize tasks, and achieve a flow state easier.
The Doctrine of the Mean — The Writing Coach Episode 159
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores Aristotle’s “Doctrine of the Mean,” and how it can help us understand why both living a virtuous life and writing a fantastic book are so difficult to achieve.
Stories Are About Change — The Writing Coach Episode 158
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores the powerful role that change plays in storytelling.
What to Do When Enthusiasm Fades — The Writing Coach Episode 157
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns covers what to do at that critical moment in the creative process when your initial enthusiasm for a project begins to fade.
Tomorrow Never Comes — The Writing Coach Episode 156
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores time: how we use it, how to reclaim it, and when the right time is to take on a project like writing a book.
