Become a Writer Today

Not every author writes a book to earn more money. Some authors have a message they want to share with the world.

Scott Moorehead is one such writer.

He is the  co-author of Build A Culture of Good: Unleash Results by Letting Your Employees Bring Their Soul to Work.

In this book, Moorehead and his co-authors Ryan McCarty and Marshall Goldsmith make a case for promoting philanthropy in the workplace.

In this interview Moorehead explains

•  Why he choose to write a book about philanthropy in the first place
• How he came up with the big idea behind this book
• His take on most business books today
• The reason why he cut the last six chapters from his book
  

I started by asking Scott to give some background information about his business before getting into his reasons for writing Build a Culture of Good.

And lots more.

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The Runner’s Guide to Better Writing

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Max Marlow studied screenwriting in Goldsmiths in London, graduating in 2017. He wrote several 30-page scripts only to face rejection from film and television agents who wouldn't accept unsolicited materials. Then, Marlow started sharing his writings on Instagram.

In this interview, he explains:

• Why every writer can use Instagram to connect with readers
• How he uses Instagram photos as a means of conquering writer's block
• What it takes to tell stories on this social media network
• How he ended up being mentored by Han Solo director Ron Howard

And lots more

Resources

The Best Online Writing Courses

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Abidemi Sanusi is a former human rights worker and now writer. Her book, Eyo, was shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Based in London, she's also an SEO consultant and coach. In this podcast episode she explains:

• Why every writer should learn to write for the web
• How to balance writing fiction and nonfiction
• What's working in SEO today for writers and authors
• How she balances creative and analytical work
• Why she still writes fiction
  

And lots more

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Canadian writer Scott Young learnt the entire MIT computer science curriculum in just one year, travelled around the world for 12-months without speaking english and has taught himself creative skills like drawing portraits.

In his new book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, he's condensed what he and others have discovered about learning hard skills fast.

I recently caught up with Scott and in this interview, he reveals:

• Why he decided to write a book about ultra-learning
• How he approaches writing, research and self-editing
• What new writers should do if they want to acquire skills like copywriting
• The essential role of critical feedback for writers
• What his writing and ideal early morning routine looks like
  

And lots more

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In 2011, Garrain Jones was 40 pounds overweight and living out of his car in California. Today, he runs a seven-figure coaching business, has spoken in 32 countries and is about to release his new book *Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life*.

Jones's journey from the backseat of his car to the stage started with studying how successful entrepreneurs spend their day. He was surprised to find they often rise between 04.30 and 06.30.

In this interview, Jones explains:

• How to Create Your Panda Power Hour
• What he learnt after studying how successful entrepreneurs operate
• His process for writing his book Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
  

And lots more.

I started by asking Jones to tell me about how he got from living out of his car to running a seven figure coaching and speaking business.

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Have you ever faced an insurmountable barrier?

If so, a Finnish idea may help you solve that problem. Sisu is a concept that means strength of will, determination, perseverance. It’s kind of like stoicism.

Finnish author Joanna Nylund delves into this concept in her book Sisu: The Finish Art of Courage, which was published in 2018.

I recently had the chance to catch up with Joanna and in this interview, she explains:

• What exactly Sisu is and why it's so useful
• How this Finish concept can help become a better entrepreneur, writer or author
• Her process for writing the book Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage
• Why she uses so many visual elements in her book
• How photography informs her writing and creative work
  

I started by asking Joanna how she went about explaining a finish concept outside of her native country.

Resources
Sisu

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Ryan Moran is the founder of Capitalism, Freedom Fast Lane and the author of an upcoming book called 12 Months to One Million.

He has also helped over 300 entrepreneurs launch and grow seven figure businesses on places like Amazon by encouraging them to ask and answer three simple questions that guides them through these stages.

In this interview, Moran explains:

• The three questions every entrepreneur (and author) should ask themselves before launching a product or selling book
• Why he wrote a book even though it's not necessarily the fastest way to build a business
• What his writing process looks like
• Why he teaches his ideas in different media, from books to podcasts to videos
• How he manages his time as an author, entrepreneur and coach
  

And lots more.

I started by asking Ryan about the background behind his business Capitalism.com and why he decided to write a book in the first place. 

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Have you ever looked at the blank page and found yourself out of ideas?

Or perhaps you’re wondering, "Do I have writer’s block?"

Don’t worry.

Almost every writer has asked themselves how they’ll produce something from nothing.

Even famous writers are vulnerable to the paralyzing effects of writer’s block.

In this episode, I explain what writer's block is and how you can conquer it once and for all.

Resources:
How to Beat Writer’s Block: 36 Surefire Strategies for 2019 (A Definitive Guide)

Yes You Can Write! 101 Proven Writing Prompts that Will Help You Find Creative Ideas Faster for Your Journal, Blogging, Writing Your Book and More 

Discover How To Conquer Writer's Block For Good In Just 7 Days

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Professor Michael A. Roberto teaches leadership, business strategy and managerial decision-making at Bryant University in Rhode Island as well as for the Great Courses.

He's also the author of several best-selling books.

In his latest work, Unlocking Creativity, this New York Times best-selling proposes six mindsets that can help entrepreneurs and business leaders unlock creative thinking.

Michael and I talk about:

• How he tests his ideas for articles and books like Unlocking Creativity
• Why he's a morning person... and how this helps his writing routine
• How he balances lecturing with writing nonfiction articles and books
• What students want from courses based on books
  

And lots more.

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Would you like to write nonfiction articles that get thousands if not millions of views?

If so, meet Jeff Hayden.

He's a nonfiction writer and author I've admired for some time.

Jeff has written thousands of popular articles for Inc.com over the years. He also recently published The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

In this interview with Jeff, we talk about:

• Why goals don't always work (and what you should do instead)
• What his research process for articles and books looks like
• How he writes viral articles on Inc.com
• His method for handling articles that get lots of views... and ones that don't
  

And lots more

Resources

Jeff Haden on Inc

The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden

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