The Art of Wonder

In this installment of Micro Monday's, Ryan explores the five benefits for writing books. You might want to write for money and fame. But maybe, just maybe, there are greater reasons to write and publish.

Prolific Writer Takeaways:

1. Authority/Expertise
2. Opens Doors of Opportunity
3. Scratch Your Creative Itch
4. Scratch Your Need to Help/Serve Others
5. Legacy

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Every writer deals with fear and self doubt. In this episode, Ryan interviews prolific and international bestselling author Joanna Penn. She explains how mindset is what allowed her to leave a suffocating day job and build a writing and publishing empire. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey Joanna will inspire you to go further. But first, you have to deal with what's between your ears. Find Joanna Penn and her work at: TheCreativePenn.com. 

Prolific Writer Takeaways:

1. Mindset is essential for success.
2. You have to write through the fear.
3. You can make a living writing. Multiple streams of income.
4. Know yourself.

Recommended Resources:

1. Software- Scrivener
2. Books- Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
3. Books- Goals and Dreams by Kathryn Rusch
4. Books- The Stand by Stephen King
5. Free email course- theprolificwriter.net/free

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In this installment of Micro Monday's Ryan discusses the insidious force which stops writers in their tracks... Resistance. What is it? Why does it matter? How to fight it?

Resources Mentioned:

• Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

 

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Jackie Dolamore has seen it all. A traditionally published author transitioning to the indie revolution and having no regrets. She wondered if her writing dream would ever take shape while working at Sears. When Jackie determined writing books she had no passion for was the road to death... she made a shift to indie publishing, "I will write the stories I want to write." Jackie's story is full of grit, grind, and never saying, "no." You can find Jackie on FaceBook (Jaclyndolamore) and Amazon: amazon.com/jaclyndolamore.

Writing Tips:

• Don't give up.
• Experiment and learn.
• Stay open to the Voice.
• Have fun!

Resources mentioned:

• Vellum
• Self Editing for Fiction Authors by Browne and King

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On this Micro Monday Ryan discusses marketing from a unique angle. How can we get our message into the world? It might not be as difficult as you think. But it will take a massive mindset shift.

Resources mentioned:

• 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly

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Boyd Craven is a living example of how you can make it as a writer. From urban farmer to Post-Apoc author making a living slinging his words. But things are never easy in the writing and publishing game. Boyd shares lessons learned in failure and how continually tweaking your writing and publishing process is essential for success. Listen in and be inspired! You can find Boyd at: www.boydcraven.com Resources Mentioned:

• Book: 2K to10K Rachel Aaron
• Book: The Stand Stephen King
• Software: Vellum
• Free Writing Cheat Sheets: https://theprolificwriter.net

   

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Micro Monday's is a new feauture of The Prolific Writer Podcast. Each monday hear a "mini" episode with tips, tricks, and inspiration for writing and the creative life. This week Ryan explores how to find time to write. All the complaints, excuses, and noise in the world. How will we get the work done? Resources mentioned:

• Quote from Jonathan Edwards: Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live (Resolutions #6).

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Monica Leonelle is a best selling fiction and non ficiton author. But she wasn't always slinging words and publishing multiple books a year. Her career path took her to a safe and stable corporate software engineering job. While taking the path of least resistance Monica knew she was made for more. Listen in and be inspired by the twists and turns of Monica's story and writing journey. You can find Monica at: http://proseonfire.com

Key Highlights (how to write faster):

1. Keep track of your word counts.
2. Write for twenty five minute bursts and take a break (Pomodoro Technique).
3. Try dictation for more speed.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Write Better Faster- Monica's book on building speed.
2. Dragon Dictate- dictation software (best out there).
3. 5 Day Mini Course- writing hacks to get you unstuck!

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Michael La Ronn is the author of over 30 science fiction & fantasy books including the Android X series, Modern Necromancy series, and the Galaxy Mavericks series. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has perfected the art of balancing writing with a full-time job and family, writing 5-7 books per year. You can find him at www.michaellaronn.com.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free email writing hacks course: https://theprolificwriter.net/free

 

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Who doesn't want to write more books? But it takes a particular mindset and practice for it to become reality. What does it take to become a prolific writer? In this episode, Ryan shares ten confessions for moving from just a writer, to a prolific writer. Take your writing to another level when you embrace these mottos of The Prolific Writer Manifesto.

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