I don't know if you would call me a nihilist, an anarchist, an agnostic, or an existentialist.

The truth is I don't even believe in putting a label on myself, whether it's philosophically, religiously, or politically.

I don't believe in anything except chaos.

Yet, paradoxically, I also believe in serendipity.

In this week's episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I discuss the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.

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Many people spend their entire lives wanting to write; they get a taste of it when they are younger in High School or University, but then life happens. They get married, and they focus on raising a family, or they start a career or put their energy into building a business.

Often it's only upon finally reaching retirement age that they finally have the space, time, and energy in their lives to dedicate to their writing . . . and that's okay!

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I explain why not only his age not a hinderance to becoming an author, it's actually an advantage.

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With the new year underway, everyone is setting goals for 2024.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns acknowledges the importance of setting goals, but then asks the question, what if goals aren't really what we should be focused on? If we want to be happy and productive writers, perhaps our focus needs to go somewhere else. Listen now!

With 2023 at its end, it's time to set your writing goals for the New Year.

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines the mistakes writers often make when setting their project goals and timelines, describes why small achievable goals are essential, and breaks down half a dozen key performance indicators writers should be tracking in order to monitor their progress. Listen now!

As the year draws to a close, writing coach Kevin T. Johns looks back on the fiction, nonfiction, business, and writer's craft books he read in 2023. Listen now!

In episode 182 of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains, three, four, and five-act story structures, as well as circular structures, and more. Listen now!

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns delves into the nuanced interplay between storytelling and genre, recognizing genre not merely as a classification but as a dynamic force shaping the very essence of a narrative.

He explores the profound impact of genre on storytelling concepts, controlling ideas, thematic values, story length and physical form.

Then, through the lens of seasoned insights from writers like Robert McKee and Chuck Palahniuk, he explains how a nuanced understanding of genre not only enhances storytelling but also dictates practical elements of the publishing landscape, shaping the reader's experience from the story's inception to its physical creation.

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Navigating the ups and downs of creativity can be challenging.

Let's face it: we don't always feel 100%, and on those low-energy days, it can feel difficult to get started on our writing.

All the same, maintaining consistency in your writing schedule is crucial for habit formation and momentum, even when motivation is lacking.

In today's episode of The Writing Coach podcast, you'll discover eight writing activities designed to kickstart your creativity and help you make significant strides in your book, even when the energy tank feels low.

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The principle of the conservation of momentum is important in physics because it is a key quantity that helps describe and predict the motion of objects. That said, it is also a hugely important principle in the world of imagination, creative output, and productive writing.

We previously discussed the power of momentum in episode 150; now, thirty episodes later, we return to this ever-important topic.

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What is a writing coach? How do they help writers and what unique powers do they bring to the writing process? Writing coach Kevin T. Johns answers these questions in more in the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast. Listen now!