Darryle Brown, former cop, on speaking skills and writing fiction

Join the exclusive community of The Motivate Collective to access upcoming live sessions. -   Show Notes:     Discover how Darryle Brown transitioned from a career in law enforcement to becoming an author of crime thrillers. With decades of experience and a passion for storytelling, he shares insights on overcoming rejection, building credibility, and the importance of authenticity in writing. Main Topics: Darryle's background in military and civilian law enforcement, including specialized roles like SWAT and fugitive apprehension The inspiration behind his crime and spy thriller novels is especially blending personal experiences with fictional storytelling The significance of authenticity and credibility in crafting believable crime and police characters Overcoming rejection and maintaining perseverance in the pursuit of publishing success Leveraging speaking skills to promote his books and connect with audiences The value of community and mentorship for aspiring writers Balancing career, family, and creative passions during a strategic career transition In this episode: Darryle shares how his military and police background informs his writing His process of developing characters like Ark Savage and Darren Riker Lessons learned from rejection letters, inspired by Stephen King and Harry Potter's journeys Practical tips on using speaking engagements to promote books The importance of mindset, timing, and community support in creative pursuits His advice for aspiring writers: find like-minded groups, stay resilient, and keep the passion alive Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Darryle's transition from police officer to author 02:15 - How law enforcement experience shapes his writing credibility 04:40 - Developing believable police and criminal characters 07:05 - Inspiration behind the spy thriller series and character arcs 11:22 - Writing process: From drafts to polished manuscripts 14:55 - Overcoming rejection: Lessons from Stephen King and "Harry Potter" 18:30 - Making the leap into retirement for family and creative pursuits 22:50 - Joining writing groups and conferences for growth 26:10 - Leveraging Toastmasters to enhance communication and book promotion 29:55 - Connecting with audiences through speaking and storytelling 33:30 - Handling setbacks in writing and     -   Special Opportunity for the Motivate Collective audience: 10% off your entire order at HumanCharger Support your energy, circadian rhythm, and confidence Code to be used at checkout: THEMOTIVATECOLLECTIVE As seen on The Motivate Collective Podcast Get your HumanCharger light therapy headset now.     https://humancharger.com/THEMOTIVATECOLLECTIVE