Helen Pilz on Writing a Christmas Romance — The Writing Coach Episode 149

Author Helen Pilz speaks with writing coach Kevin T. Johns about the launch of her new holiday-themed story, NEW YORK SNOW AND TURQUOISE.

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Why Writers Abandon Projects — The Writing Coach Episode 148

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why so many writers hop from one project to the next without finishing anything.

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Remembering Veteran Authors — The Writing Coach Episode 147

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses veteran authors and how their experiences in war may have impacted their fiction. 

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15 Literary Masterpieces Under 60K Words — The Writing Coach Episode 146

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses 15 literally masterpieces under 60K words long.

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Debunking the Myth of the Solitary Author — The Writing Coach Episode 145

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns debunks the myth of the solitary author and discusses some of the most important and successful writer communities of the last 150 years.

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Three Biggest Problems When Writing a First Draft — The Writing Coach Episode 144

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the three biggest problems writers face when crafting a first draft and how to overcome them.

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The Six-Step Roadmap to Publication — The Writing Coach Episode 143

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines his six-step roadmap for taking a book from initial idea creation through to publication.

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Social Media and Writing — The Writing Coach Episode 142

Social media provides writers with the opportunity to connect with writers from across the world, but is the type of community social media provides really what writers need to find success? Or are platforms like Facebook and Twitter doing more harm than good when it comes to writers achieving their literary goals?

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How to Make Progress When Feeling Low Energy — The Writing Coach Episode 141

Writing Coach Kevin T. Johns identifies several techniques you can use to maintain the momentum of your writing, even when you are lacking inspiration, battling brain fog, or just feeling downright exhausted.

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Active Voice: The Easiest Way to Improve Your Writing — The Writing Coach Episode 140

Writing Coach Kevin T. Johns explains how to use active voice to instantly improve your writing.

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