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In this episode of the Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores the power and magic of words. He discusses how words have the ability to shape our understanding of reality and perception. Through examples from language evolution, psychology, and literature, Kevin illustrates how the introduction of new words and terms can completely change cultural conversations and perspectives over ti...

Welcome to the latest episode of T he Writing Coach podcast with Kevin T. Johns. In this episode, Kevin discusses writing tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of the acclaimed TV show Fleabag . Kevin goes over 10 tips from Waller-Bridge on aspects like starting with funny personal experiences, using comedy and drama together effectively, developing complex and imperfect characters, prioriti...

Celebrating the 200th episode of the show, along with Star Wars Day 2024, writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores his lifelong relationship with the Star Wars story and franchise. 

Writing Coach Kevin T. Johns discusses some of his favourite books from the memoir genre. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns reveals how his client was able to land an offer of representation from a literary agent after sending a single email. 

Inspired by a Simon Sinek quote about arrogance and humility, in this episode of  The Writing Coach  podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores how the modern view of writing as a talent differs from its historical roots as a trade. He explores how ancient scribes and medieval monks approached writing as a form of labour and how during the Renaissance writers were integrated into guilds and apprentices...

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains the story beats you can use to plot a fantastic final act for your book. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speaks with Lorraine Johnston about her Amazon bestselling book, which combines traditional writer's craft techniques with modern technology. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses offending people, as well as rethinking his recent comments on disability and introversion. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares his top ten mostly commonly shared tips for writers. 

Over the last year, advances in artificial intelligence have been moving at a mind-boggling rate. AI has clearly arrived, and it's not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, as more and more software—everything from Zoom to MS Word—incorporate AI into their interface, it has become almost impossible to avoid. That means it's time for writers to stop being afraid of AI and instead try to embrace th...

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses how public school and high school sets writers up for failure and dissapointment. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns describes the 6 different types of editors and the roles they play in the publishing and book production process. Listen now!

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explained how to effectively use the literary technique pathetic fallacy. 

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speak with his client, author Sandy Day, about the release of her new novel, Odd Mom Out. 

I don't know  if you would call me a nihilist, an anarchist, an agnostic, or an existentialist. The truth is  I don't even  believe  in putting a label on myself, whether it's philosophically, religiously, or politically. I don't believe in anything except chaos. Yet, paradoxically, I  also believe in serendipity. In this week's episode of  The Writing Coach  podcast, I discuss the fascinating way...

Many people spend their entire lives wanting to write; they get a taste of it when they are younger in High School or University, but then life happens. They get married, and they focus on raising a family, or they start a career or put their energy into building a business. Often it's only upon finally reaching retirement age that they finally have the space, time, and energy in their lives to de...

With the new year underway, everyone is setting goals for 2024. In this episode  of  The Writing Coach Podcast,  writing coach Kevin T. Johns acknowledges the importance of setting goals, but then asks the question, what if goals aren't  really  what we should be focused on? If we want to be happy and productive writers, perhaps our focus needs to go somewhere else. Listen now!  

With 2023 at  its end, it's time to set your writing goals for the New Year. In this episode  of  The Writing Coach Podcast,  writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines the mistakes writers often make when setting their project goals and timelines, describes why small achievable goals are essential, and breaks down half a dozen key performance indicators writers should be tracking in order to monitor t...

As the year  draws to a close, writing coach Kevin T. Johns looks back on the fiction, nonfiction, business, and writer's craft books he read in 2023. Listen now!

In episode 182 of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains, three, four, and five-act story structures, as well as circular structures, and more. Listen now!

In this episode  of  The Writing Coach  podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns delves into the nuanced interplay between storytelling and genre, recognizing genre not merely as a classification but as a dynamic force shaping the very essence of a narrative. He explores the  profound impact of genre on storytelling concepts, controlling ideas, thematic values, story length and physical form. Then, t...

Navigating the ups and downs of creativity can be challenging. Let's face it: we don't always feel 100%, and on those low-energy days, it can feel difficult to get started on our writing. All the same,  maintaining consistency in your writing schedule is crucial for habit formation and momentum, even when motivation is lacking. In today's episode of The Writing Coach podcast, you'll discover eight...

The principle of the conservation of momentum is important in physics because it is a key quantity that helps describe and predict the motion of objects. That said, it is also a hugely important principle in the world of imagination, creative output, and productive writing. We previously discussed the power of momentum in episode 150; now, thirty episodes later, we return to this ever-important to...

What is a writing coach? How do they help writers and what unique powers do they bring to the writing process? Writing coach Kevin T. Johns answers these questions in more in the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast. Listen now!