CTP (S4EAugSpecial1) The Writer’s Long Game

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP (S4EAugSpecial1) The Writer’s Long GameJoseph M. Leonard talks with author Kern Carter about what it takes to stick with writing for decades, from early creative sparks to the hard realities of publishing. We swap jokes, dig into craft choices like run-on sentences, and land on a simple idea: learn the rules, then use them on purpose. • Kern Carter’s origins in Trinidad and life in Toronto • The “creative gene” and how early dreams turn into real work • Why supportive friends matter in a rejection-heavy career • Publishing reality checks including competition, timing, and marketing • Kern’s latest books and writing for a wider age range • First-book lessons and why writing a novel is technical • Word-count breakdowns for short story, novelette, novella, and novel • “Novel X” and the push for shorter reads and better value • Breaking grammar rules intentionally to serve character and story • Why reviews should focus on story impact over comma counting SEND US FEEDBACK: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/fan_mail/new https://tinyurl.com/SubscribeToCTP  CTP Audios: https://tinyurl.com/CTPonBuzzsprout CTP Videos: https://tinyurl.com/CTPonBITCHUTE https://tinyurl.com/CTPgear  https://tinyurl.com/JLenardDetroitGear  AI images/videos/audio CTP uses: https://tinyurl.com/GalaxyMagicaAI    https://tinyurl.com/BookPromotionViaFiverr  - other services: https://fiverr.com/jlenarddetroit   A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster