The Writing Coach

In the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with musician, educator, and author Steve Weinstock.

In this The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with author Douglas Vigliotti about his new book, Aristotle for Novelists.

In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you're a fan of heartfelt and relatable stories set against rich Canadian backdrops, you're going to love this conversation.

In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you're a fan of heartfelt and relatable stories set against rich Canadian backdrops, you're going to love this conversation.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I speak with writing coach Emma Dhesi about journey as a writer and coach, her unique approach to storytelling, and her personal and professional insights on crafting a fulfilling writing life.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with Rhonda Douglas, a Canadian writer and writing coach who is passionate about helping women and non-binary authors complete their first books.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Kimberley Grabas, founder of Your Writer Platform and a veteran in the author marketing world.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with writing coach Sue Brown-Moore.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with creativity coach, NLP expert, and accomplished author Beth Barany.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Brooke Adams Law.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns discusses the significance of small acts of kindness and their impact on his life, as well as the role of personality in shaping an artist's reputation. He explains how the behaviour of various artists--from writers to comic book artists to musicians--has influenced his perception of their work and how some of the most powerful acts of marketing involve small, personal actions.

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 time.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses 10 writing tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of the acclaimed TV show Fleabag.

Celebrating the 200th episode of the show and Star Wars Day 2024, writing coach Kevin T. Johns reflects on the profound impact that Star Wars has had on his life and career as a writer. In a personal exploration spanning his childhood memories to his current thoughts on the franchise, Kevin charts how Star Wars shaped his imagination, morality and storytelling over the decades. Listeners are treated to insightful reflections on nostalgia, character identification and the challenges of maintaining an iconic property over multiple owners. The episode offers resonant perspectives on fandom, disappointment, and the power of stories to influence our lives.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares his thoughts on various memoirs he has enjoyed.

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.

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

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with Amazon bestseller author Lorraine Johnston.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns discusses the important topic of offending people through creative expression and communication. He acknowledges that with any public work, there is a risk of unintentionally offending some audiences.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares the top ten pieces of advice he most often gives to writers.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how authors can harness the power of ChatGPT to improve the environmental descriptions in their writing.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns argues many beginner authors struggle because our public school and high school education systems fail to teach students the revision skills, experimentation, and risk-taking necessary to create art.

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 explains how to effectively use the literary technique of pathetic fallacy.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why age isn't a hindrance to becoming an author and argues that it is, in fact, an advantage.

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?

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 their progress.

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 this year.

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!

In episode 181 of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns breaks down the incredible importance of writers knowing their genre.

In episode 180 of The Writing Coach podcast you'll discover eight writing activities designed to kickstart your creativity and help you make significant strides in your book, even when the energy tank feels low.

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.

Writing Coach Kevin T. Johns explains exactly how a writing coach works with their clients to transform the writing process.

Thinking of participating in NaNoWriMo this year? Listen to the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast first.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns speaks with his client, award-winning romance author Anne Kane about the launch of her new book.

This episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns identifies 8 key things writers can learn from a drummer.

This episode of The Writing Coach podcast is the final part in a series where writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses elements of his new Scene Alchemy Essentials Checklist tool.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast is the third part in a series where writing coach Kevin T. Johns reviews of the Scene Alchemy Essentials Checklist tool.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns continues his review of the Scene Alchemy Essentials Checklist tool.

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns introduces his new scene Alchemy Essentials Checklist tool.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines half-a-dozen common mistakes he sees in the manuscripts of aspiring authors.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the "literary elements" he considers the building blocks of a scene. He covers the four external literary elements and the four internal literary elements, and then asks whether a ninth should be included.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why no writer gets it right on the first try and how writing is always iterative. He also explores the joys and benefits of the revision process.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses Star Wars, punk rock, and how writers should consider desperation as a preferable alternative to perfection.

writing coach Kevin T. Johns says goodbye to The Story Grid Podcast, which published its final episode last week. Kevin discusses the importance of the podcast, and his admiration for its hosts Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl, and explains how their podcast was a profound act of generosity for both writing coaches and students of writer's craft.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how to-do lists, checklists, standard operating procedures, and calendars can help writers and artists get organized, stay motivated, track progress, prioritize tasks, and achieve a flow state easier.

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explores Aristotle's "Doctrine of the Mean," and how it can help us understand why both living a virtuous life and writing a fantastic book are so difficult to achieve.