EPISODE · Jan 16, 2020 · 28 MIN
Authors on a Train California 2020
from The Career Author Podcast · host J. Thorn
Authors on a Train California 2020In this special episode coming to you live from J.’s aunt’s kitchen in San Francisco, it’s the Authors on a Train California 2020 round table conversation! After riding the Coastal Starlight train from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, the guys shared a mansion with 12 other amazing writers for 3 days of living together and geeking out on writing. The attendees gathered around the dining room table to talk about the experience with big takeaways on the value of collaboration and in-person events.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why there isn’t one right way to collaborateHow being fully immersed in an experience can really move the needleWhat happens when strangers come together under one roof for a common purposeWhy virtual events can never be as meaningful as ones in real lifeAlso, learn how to get a green card if you’re not a United States citizen (joking).Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: How has an in-person event changed you as a writer or a person?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Authors on a Train California 2020In this special episode coming to you live from J.’s aunt’s kitchen in San Francisco, it’s the Authors on a Train California 2020 round table conversation! After riding the Coastal Starlight train from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, the guys shared a mansion with 12 other amazing writers for 3 days of living together and geeking out on writing. The attendees gathered around the dining room table to talk about the experience with big takeaways on the value of collaboration and in-person events.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why there isn’t one right way to collaborateHow being fully immersed in an experience can really move the needleWhat happens when strangers come together under one roof for a common purposeWhy virtual events can never be as meaningful as ones in real lifeAlso, learn how to get a green card if you’re not a United States citizen (joking).Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: How has an in-person event changed you as a writer or a person?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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