The Art of Paying Attention

In this episode Ryan interviews New York Times bestselling and award winning author Jonathan Maberry. Maberry is a genre hopping author writing for young adults and adults. He writes crime thrillers, horror, supernatural, comics, and plays. Not to mention, Jonathan teaches writing, edits anthologies, writes short stories, and writes for TV and film. In this interview Jonathan explores his humble b...

Laura Beers is a first time historical romance author. But not a newbie in the writing craft. She spent much of her life doing technical writing for construction management companies. In this interview, Ryan explores the ups and downs of writing and publishing with Laura. Lessons learned as she sets out into the world of writing and publishing. Be inspired, encouraged, and find practical writing t...

Rachel Aaron burst onto the writing scene with her book 2k to 10k . A book providing tips, tricks, and insight on how to write fast, often, and well. But Aaron was no stranger to the craft of writing. She's been writing and publishing for over ten years, and has garnered much attention, from her SCI-FI and Fantasy novels. Be inspired, equipped, encouraged, and challenged by Rachel with all the wri...

Download Episode In our first annual Halloween Special, horror author Phillip Fracassi stops by the show. We discuss all things writing, horror, and favorite scary TV and film. Philip Fracassi is an up and coming horror writer and spent the last 20 years in Hollywood writing scripts and doing other film/TV related jobs. Check out his latest work at: pfracassi.com. Prolific Writer Takeaways: It's a...

In this Greatest Hits episode, Ryan chats with bestselling horror author and podcaster J. Thorn. If you've heard the name you know J. is a team player. He has collaborated on multiple projects and even wrote a book on the subject. While the writing life is an isolating and private affair. Collaboration can unlock a new level of creativity. J. also discusses his humble beginnings as a writer, where...

Ryan does a Greatest Hits episode with Jake Bible. Jake is a prolific writer who writes a book a month in a variety of genres. You will gain a ton of insight from Jake on the writing craft. Find Jake Bible at: JakeBible.com Support the show on: Patreon.com/ryanjpelton Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolif...

Thien Doan knows the realities of humble beginnings. Refugee family from Vietnam barely scraping by, influence of drugs in the home, and a spiritual quest beginning in high school causing tension in the family. Despite the turmoil of early life, Dr. Doan found a new calling, a calling to write. Listen in as Thien discusses his victories and failures after writing and publishing his first books. Be...

In this installment of Micro Monday's, Ryan explores the key ingredient for finishing what you start. This simple element might be what is holding you back from typing: The End and hitting publish. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Monica Bullock never dreamed writing ghost stories would take her so far. From a young age Monica loved reading and writing stories about the supernatural. After ghostwriting a couple bestsellers Monica wanted to go on her own. Never in her wildest imagination could she fathom these stories would allow her husband to retire and live her writing dream. Monica is another testimony of how never givin...

Rachael Herron dreamed of writing for a living. Chose the typical path of writing degree in college (MFA), worked a day job, and wrote on the side. But after seventeen years of emergency services and writing on the side... everything changed. Rachael was able to leave one job for the work she dreamed about doing as a little girl. Be encouraged, inspired, and challenged as Rachael explains what it'...

In this installment of Micro Monday's Ryan explains one of the most overlooked keys to writer success. A simple idea, yet, one most writers ignore for shortcuts and quick wins.   Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access...

Sean Platt a fixture in the indie writing community stops by the show. From his breakout serialized dystopian hit Yesterday's Gone with writing partner Dave. How about popular Sci-Fi hits The Beam and Alien Invasion with his other writing partner Johnny? Not to mention their popular show the Self Publishing podcast and growing story studio Sterling and Stone. Despite all the success, books, podcas...

In this installment of Micro Monday's, Ryan explores the five benefits for writing books. You might want to write for money and fame. But maybe, just maybe, there are greater reasons to write and publish. Prolific Writer Takeaways: Authority/Expertise Opens Doors of Opportunity Scratch Your Creative Itch Scratch Your Need to Help/Serve Others Legacy Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full a...

Every writer deals with fear and self doubt. In this episode, Ryan interviews prolific and international bestselling author Joanna Penn. She explains how mindset is what allowed her to leave a suffocating day job and build a writing and publishing empire. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey Joanna will inspire you to go further. But first, you have to deal with what's between your...

In this installment of Micro Monday's Ryan discusses the insidious force which stops writers in their tracks... Resistance. What is it? Why does it matter? How to fight it? Resources Mentioned: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield The War of Art by Steven Pressfield   Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-c...

Jackie Dolamore has seen it all. A traditionally published author transitioning to the indie revolution and having no regrets. She wondered if her writing dream would ever take shape while working at Sears. When Jackie determined writing books she had no passion for was the road to death... she made a shift to indie publishing, "I will write the stories I want to write." Jackie's story is full of...

On this Micro Monday Ryan discusses marketing from a unique angle. How can we get our message into the world? It might not be as difficult as you think. But it will take a massive mindset shift. Resources mentioned: 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator . Hosted on...

Boyd Craven is a living example of how you can make it as a writer. From urban farmer to Post-Apoc author making a living slinging his words. But things are never easy in the writing and publishing game. Boyd shares lessons learned in failure and how continually tweaking your writing and publishing process is essential for success. Listen in and be inspired! You can find Boyd at: www.boydcraven.co...

Micro Monday's is a new feauture of The Prolific Writer Podcast. Each monday hear a "mini" episode with tips, tricks, and inspiration for writing and the creative life. This week Ryan explores how to find time to write. All the complaints, excuses, and noise in the world. How will we get the work done? Resources mentioned: Quote from Jonathan Edwards: Resolved, to live with all my might, while I d...

Monica Leonelle is a best selling fiction and non ficiton author. But she wasn't always slinging words and publishing multiple books a year. Her career path took her to a safe and stable corporate software engineering job. While taking the path of least resistance Monica knew she was made for more. Listen in and be inspired by the twists and turns of Monica's story and writing journey. You can fin...

Michael La Ronn is the author of over 30 science fiction & fantasy books including the Android X series, Modern Necromancy series, and the Galaxy Mavericks series. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has perfected the art of balancing writing with a full-time job and family, writing 5-7 books per year. You can find him at www.michaellaronn.com. Resources Mentioned: Free email writing hacks...

Who doesn't want to write more books? But it takes a particular mindset and practice for it to become reality. What does it take to become a prolific writer? In this episode, Ryan shares ten confessions for moving from just a writer, to a prolific writer. Take your writing to another level when you embrace these mottos of The Prolific Writer Manifesto. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get ful...

Dean Wesley Smith is a USA Today best selling author with over two hundred novels and short stories. Dean is not new to the writing game and has seen it all. In this interview, Dean unearths the myths of writing and publishing. Things like: Writing fast equals poor quality. You have to type fast to be a prolific writer. Selling books quickly is essential for success. You can't make a living writin...

Jim Johnson spends his days technical writing and editing... and by night... transforms into a superhero fiction writer. In this interview, Ryan explores with Jim the keys to finishing what you start. Why do writers live with fear in completing and sharing their work? Jim also gives tons of helpful advice on how to write with a full time day job, family, and other responsibilties. The secret to bo...

In this episode, Ryan explores a process for taking your writing and productivity to the next level. Robert A. Heinlein wrote Sci-Fi in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. He believed in five rules for having a successful writing career. Most will ignore this advice, but, the brave who'll follow these principles, will unlock the key for a long and fulfilling writing career. Book Mentioned: Heinlein's Rules...