In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I chat with author and Story Grid CEO Tim Grahl. 

We discuss Tim's challenging yet rewarding journey from struggling writer to accomplished author, highlighting the importance of mastering scene writing and the rigorous learning process that led to his new novel, "The Shithead," dubbed as Faust meets Fleishman Is In Trouble.

Tim shares his beliefs about the significance of building fundamental writing skills first. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the writing craft and the internal narratives that shape their work.

00:22 Welcome to Write It Scared

01:24 Interview with Tim Grahl

04:13 Tim Grahl's Writing Journey

08:22 The Shithead: A Deep Dive

19:33 Writing Process and Techniques

27:32 The Importance of Learning to Write In Scenes

30:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Guest Bio: 

Tim Grahl is the C.E.O. of Story Grid, a university and publishing house dedicated to teaching and publishing complex stories. He is the author of the bestselling book marketing methodology and protocol, Your First Thousand Copies and The Book Launch Blueprint. His memoir Running Down a Dream, a warts and all confession of the trials and tribulations of a contemporary small business owner, drew accolades from Ryan Holiday, Barbara Corcoran, Daniel H. Pink, Derek Sivers, and Steven Pressfield, who described it as “Indispensable.” The writing of his first novel, a young adult science fiction coming-of-age action story, The Threshing, was the subject of the first three years of the Story Grid Podcast, a perennial chart-topper on multiple podcast bestseller lists.

Connect with Tim Grahl and read the Shithead here. 

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