John Helps You Write Better

A challenge for those of you about to publish traditionally 12.08.2024 8:49 ↓

In today's episode, I'm issuing a challenge to any author about to publish their work traditionally and go out on submission.

What to do when your expectations aren't met 05.08.2024 7:30 ↓

In today's episode, I want to tell you about the road construction that isn't happening and how that can mean something to your writing.

The Writers Chat for 7.30 30.07.2024 1:07:52 ↓

In this week's Writers Chat, it's 13 answers for 13 questions, including how to start a horror story, when you have enough beta readers, and how to prove that you're a good writer.

What to look for in a writing community or writing space 30.07.2024 9:16 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the groups you join when you're a writer.

Don't rush to your end goal 24.07.2024 10:15 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why you shouldn't rush to fame you're expecting as an author.

How To Build An Audience 23.07.2024 45:03 ↓

In this longer episode, I'd like to talk to you about building an audience.

Please ask questions 23.07.2024 9:40 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the importance of asking questions.

Are you sure you need a SFW account and an NSFW account? 22.07.2024 10:57 ↓

In today's episode I'd like to speak to those writers who are on the fence about making separate accounts for their SFW writing and their NSFW art.

Is serialization right for you? 11.07.2024 14:18 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about Kindle Vella and serialization.

You have to do your best 10.07.2024 11:37 ↓

In today's episode I want to remind you that you have to do your best, not your fastest.

Control your mind, not the reader 09.07.2024 8:57 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the impact you can have on your reader.

Let's talk about plot twists. 08.07.2024 10:23 ↓

In today's episode, I have a few things to tell you about plot twists.

4 Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Plot 03.07.2024 1:01:07 ↓

in today's episode, here's the audio from yesterday's YouTube video all about mistakes in your plot

How about a marketing tip? 02.07.2024 8:57 ↓

In today's episode, I've got some marketing advice for you.

Are you reading carefully? 01.07.2024 10:14 ↓

In today's episode I want to talk to you about why people are always telling writers to read more.

I need you to try marketing 27.06.2024 10:18 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your approach to marketing.

How to write a book in less than forever 26.06.2024 10:54 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about your writing schedule.

Say No To Hyperbole 25.06.2024 6:35 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why your preferred language for hyping up writers and books might not be helping.

So ... about that conference... 24.06.2024 13:37 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the weekend I just had.

Hey, it's time to stop pants-ing 20.06.2024 11:27 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why you need to be more organized.

No, you don't want to be a short story writer 19.06.2024 9:54 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about those short stories you're thinking about publishing.

I'd like you to swim upstream 18.06.2024 11:18 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about chasing trends and trying to be an individual like all the other people doing the exact same stuff.

Rejection is a part of this whole endeavor 17.06.2024 12:47 ↓

In today's episode, I'd like to talk to those writers who are maybe thinking that the rejections they got are more personal than professional.

Don't let the naysayers stop you 11.06.2024 12:48 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the people who won't like your work and how you can't let them stop you from writing.

Yes, you really need an editor, not just software 10.06.2024 11:27 ↓

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why you need a human editor and not just software to help you write your book.