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John Helps You Write Better is your all-in-one better-than-college help and advice in writing and publishing your books. It's all about giving you the career as a successful author you've always dream... more
FAQs about John Helps You Write Better:How many episodes does John Helps You Write Better have?The podcast currently has 609 episodes available.
November 06, 2023The problem with puzzling vs plotting vs pantsingIn today's episode I have a few things to say about all the different divides we have about how to write a story. This one goes to some places. Strap in. ...more19minPlay
November 02, 2023Answering a question about character movementHere today for you I have a question that didn't make this week's Chat - how do you handle characters moving so frequently from place to place? (Hint: it's not as complicated as some people make it) ...more13minPlay
November 01, 2023How does your writer garden grow?In today's episode I have a few things to say about how we get better as writers. ...more12minPlay
October 31, 2023A particularly vulnerable but not necessarily spooky Writers Chat for 10.31In this week's Chat, I talk about publishing via blogpost, trusting yourself creatively, writing while depressed, how much of an asshole I used to be, and a few horror movies to help you write better...more1h 38minPlay
October 31, 2023Impressionism vs realism in writing stylesHey, can we talk about how you describe stuff? ...more11minPlay
October 26, 2023Listen to this if you're worried that you're taking too long or you're not good enough as a writerNOTE: this one is a little on the long side (1 hr, 40ish minutes), but I think this is going to help you if you're the sort of writer who has plenty of reasons to tell the world why you're having trouble why you're not good enough. Here's how to get better. ...more1h 42minPlay
October 24, 2023A very believe-in-yourself installment of the Writers Chat for 10.24In today's episode I talk a lot about what it means to be good enough, why I don't want to be an agent, how to market things, why no one should care about speed, and whether or not there's a muse. This is a good episode. You'll like it. ...more1h 28minPlay
October 24, 2023What's your relationship with time like?In today's episode, I want to talk to you about time. This episode is particularly good for people who often think they're not writing fast enough or doing enough or that they need to be doing more in less time in order to be "good enough." ...more19minPlay
October 23, 2023Listen to this episode when you feel like you're out of options.In today's episode, I talk about resistance, fear, and how you're good enough to do more than exhaust yourself. ...more21minPlay
October 19, 2023BONUS CHAT QUESTION - What's the action economy look like?In today's episode I talk about the action economy and how it's just not for big climaxes. ...more11minPlay
FAQs about John Helps You Write Better:How many episodes does John Helps You Write Better have?The podcast currently has 609 episodes available.