In this episode of The New Author’s Journey, I share how a lifetime of media work, side gigs, and a few big adventures led me to where I am now with my first novel.

I’ve been thinking about this book for decades, but I only started writing six months ago.

If you’re a later-in-life writer or just beginning, I hope this gives you a realistic, encouraging snapshot of the road so far.

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Welcome to "The New Author’s Journey", a behind-the-scenes podcast following Rick Porter (pen name R. Lawrence Porter) as he writes, edits, and publishes his very first novel in real time. This isn’t another show full of rigid rules and formulas—it’s an honest look at the doubts, breakthroughs, tools, and decisions that shape a debut book from blank page to published story.

Each episode shares real weekly progress updates, lessons from beta readers and revisions, and candid conversations about self-publishing, motivation, AI tools, and dealing with writer insecurity as a brand-new author. You’ll also hear interviews with authors and editors Rick has met through a lifetime in media, all focused on helping new and aspiring writers feel less alone in the process.

If you’re an aspiring author, or you just enjoy watching someone chase their first big writing goal, this podcast invites you to come along for the entire journey—mistakes, experiments, and small victories included. Hit follow and join "The New Author’s Journey" as Rick documents every step from first draft to finished book, one chapter at a time.

His YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNewAuthorsJourney