Writing With a Sensitive Brain: Luke Murphy on Making a Living as an Author

If you are autistic, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed, the idea of “just write every day and hustle nonstop” does not feel realistic. In this autistic‑led episode of The CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, host Jimmy Clare talks with crime‑thriller author Luke Murphy about building a writing career in a more human, sustainable way. Luke shares how a kid who loved reading in a small rural town in Quebec went from professional hockey player to published author, and what it actually looks like to earn money from writing over time. Jimmy and Luke talk about the realities behind “making a living as a writer,” how many books Luke has written, what surprised him most about the publishing world, and which habits helped him grow without burning out. This conversation is especially helpful for autistic and neurodivergent creatives who want honest information—not overnight success myths—about author careers. You will hear practical, low‑pressure tips for improving your writing, handling rejection, and taking your next step whether you want a side‑income or a full‑time author life. In this episode, you will learn: What Luke’s path into professional writing actually looked like How he turned his passion for stories into a real author career over time Practical writing tips from a working author you can start using right away A grounded answer to “Can you really make a living as a writer?” About the guest – Luke Murphy:Luke Murphy was born on November 15, 1975, in Shawville, a small rural community in Western Quebec. From a family of avid readers, he grew up surrounded by books and eventually turned that love of literature into a professional writing career. Connect with Luke: Website & books: https://www.authorlukemurphy.com/ Sponsored by: This episode was created and edited using Podcastle: www.podcastle.ai Support CrazyFitnessGuy and the show: Support the show: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/support/ Follow Jimmy & CrazyFitnessGuy: All CrazyFitnessGuy links: https://c.f.g.crazyfitnessguy.com/ Jimmy’s personal hub: https://jimmy.crazyfitnessguy.com/ Affiliates Jimmy recommends: Vista Social: https://bit.ly/jimmy-vistasocial Missinglettr: https://bit.ly/jimmy-recommends-missinglettr Postoplan: