John Adamus

John Helps You Write Better

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John Helps You Write Better is your all-in-one better-than-college help and advice in writing and publishing your books. It's all about giving you the career as a successful author you've always dreamed of.

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John Adamus

Episodes

When was the last time you celebrated a win? 14.10.2024 10:41

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about celebrating victories. If you've had any wins, they count.

Installing and uninstalling software in your head 09.10.2024 10:52

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about what you've got in your head.

What you believe 08.10.2024 15:30

In today's episode, let's talk about belief.

The danger of 77.63 07.10.2024 17:41

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about seventy-seven dollars and sixty-three cents.

How to build an action scene 03.10.2024 21:48

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how you're writing action beats.

How to build better dialogue and tension 02.10.2024 16:30

In today's episode, let's talk about talking.

The switch you have to flip in your head 01.10.2024 9:44

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the difference between thinking you're writing to make them happy and your writing making you happy.

To do lists, Costco, and your writing 30.09.2024 11:36

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about getting things done and what Costco can teach us about how to do things.

Talking about haves and have nots (sort of) 26.09.2024 23:15

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about some have and have nots that maybe come up in your creative process.

Please do not watch the new Matlock 25.09.2024 26:41

In today's episode, I would like to save you a whole hour of your life and tell you why you should avoid the new version of Matlock.

Warcraft and Writing, part 2 24.09.2024 12:59

In today's episode, I keep talking about the worst warlock in an MMO and how it parallels your writing journey

Warcraft and Writing, part 1 23.09.2024 16:09

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the parallels between my not-so-great MMO playing and you working towards your publishing goals.

Answering "Where do I start?" part 3 19.09.2024 17:23

In today's episode, I conclude the three-part answer to "Where do I start?"

BONUS!! What are people looking for in your first pages? 18.09.2024 32:15

In this BONUS episode, I want to talk to you about what you need to do in your first few pages, no matter what you're writing.

Answering "where do I start" part 2 18.09.2024 15:33

In today's episode, I continue to answer the question "Where do I start?"

Answering "Where do I start", part 1 17.09.2024 14:56

In today's episode, I answer the question "Where do I start?" which a lot of writers ask me and I feel like I don't answer clearly enough. Until now.

Are you "professional" ? 16.09.2024 11:04

In today's episode I want to talk to you about how loaded and vague the word "professional is and how you need to kick it out of your thinking as a writer.

The help goes where the help needs to go 12.09.2024 9:20

In today's episode I want to talk to you about what exactly the help you ask for from an editor looks like and how it works.

Asking for help makes a difference 11.09.2024 10:17

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about asking for help with your work.

Why you don't need Nano part 2 10.09.2024 10:30

In today's episode, I continue to point out reasons why you need to yeet NaNo to the curb.

Why you don't need NaNoWriMo, part 1 09.09.2024 9:22

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about ditching NaNo for good.

Please put your ego down a little. It's getting in the way. 03.09.2024 8:40

In today's episode I want to remind you that you need to be open to all kinds of feedback - even the stuff that says you're maybe not as good as you think you are.

WORKSHOP AUDIO - What you need to know about Publishing 27.08.2024 1:19:39

This past weekend I spoke at the virtual Story Valley Writing Conference. Here's the audio from the Sunday workshop and Q&A all about publishing.

WORKSHOP AUDIO! How to Build Characters 26.08.2024 1:05:34

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to speak at the Story Valley virtual Writing Conference. Here is the audio from Saturday's panel on building characters.

Who's a good writer? 13.08.2024 6:28

In today's episode, I want to ask you to look at your definition of "good" when you talk about someone being a "good writer."