In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns reflects on a powerful return to Washington, DC—seven years after leaving his engineering career to pursue writing and teach English in Spain. He explores how revisiting the place where his writing journey began sparked unexpected insights about growth, identity, and creative purpose. If you’ve ever questioned your path or wondered where your writing might take you, this episode is a reminder of why it’s worth following the journey wherever it leads.

In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns dives into why beginnings can be the toughest part of a story to write. He unpacks the common challenges authors face at the start of a manuscript and shares practical tips and strategies to help you push past what may feel like a cluttered mess and craft a compelling opening.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns shares a heartbreaking story of what happens when miscommunication occurs between a writer and an editor. He explores the different editing services to help you avoid a similar disaster by choosing the right service for your writing project.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into the lack of focus that seems to be spreading around these days. He reveals how to overcome the distractions so you can remain focused on what matters most: writing.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into setting personal and writing related goals for the new year. He reveals the truth on the importance setting goals has on your writing career.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into the struggles that come with every level of writing. He reveals the truth on the importance of networking and how making connections can help you through any stage of your author career.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns flips the creative page a bit and addresses the struggles many musicians and songwriters face when they fail to express themselves in the way they want, preventing them from reaching their songwriting goals. He also shares 10 tips he has learned during his 15+ years of songwriting in the hopes that you can start to apply it to your own routine to feel motivated and confident to write that song.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns talks about the struggles many new writers face that prevent them from finishing their first book. He also shares his 6 steps he learned when he first started writing in the hopes of saving you time and keeping you focused on the ultimate goal: to write that book.

In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns talks about how writing too much can sometimes be a bad thing, leading to burnout and becoming overwhelmed. He also shares 8 tips about how to overcome this barrier to keep you focused and motivated to write that book.

In this episode, your host, Patrick Johns, shares his experience on how to write a sequel.