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Live the Write Life
by Patrick Johns
A podcast about living the right life through my own personal experiences of pursuing my dream of becoming a writer.
Episodes
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Episode 17: Helping Writers Find Their Narrative Voice
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns explores one of the most overlooked—but most transformative—parts of the writing process: narrative voice. After working with clients who felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from their own stories, Patrick breaks...
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Episode 16: Journaling Through Fear: Lessons from Past, Present, and Future Self
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns reflects on the power of journaling as both a creative tool and a personal lifeline. From his first entries in 2018—when he was leaving an engineering job to move to Spain—through today’s reflections on fear, doubt,...
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Episode 15: Marketing Advice for Writers: Stop Trying to Do It All
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns shares hard-won book marketing tips for authors feeling overwhelmed by the publishing process. From trusting the right advice at the right time, to choosing marketing strategies that fit your personality, to...
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Episode 14: The Most Important Edit I’ve Ever Made: A Jury Duty Story
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns recounts how a simple grammar edit during jury deliberation changed the final sentence in a criminal case. What started as routine civic duty became a powerful reminder that writing and editing skills don’t just live...
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Episode 13: From Engineer to Author: My Writing Journey Comes Full Circle
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns reflects on a powerful return to Washington, DC—seven years after leaving his engineering career to pursue writing and teach English in Spain. He explores how revisiting the place where his writing journey began...
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Episode 12: Why Book Beginnings Are So Hard (and How to Nail Yours)
In today’s episode of Let’s Write That Book, writer and book coach Patrick Johns dives into why beginnings can be the toughest part of a story to write. He unpacks the common challenges authors face at the start of a manuscript and shares practical tips and strategies to help you push past what…
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Episode 11: Why Writers Should Understand Editing Services
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns shares a heartbreaking story of what happens when miscommunication occurs between a writer and an editor. He explores the different editing services to help you avoid a similar disaster by choosing the right service…
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Episode 10: Write with Focus in a Distracting World
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into the lack of focus that seems to be spreading around these days. He reveals how to overcome the distractions so you can remain focused on what matters most: writing.
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Episode 9: Why Setting Goals Will Help Your Writing Career
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into setting personal and writing related goals for the new year. He reveals the truth on the importance setting goals has on your writing career.
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Episode 8: Why Networking is Essential for Your Author Career
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns dives deep into the struggles that come with every level of writing. He reveals the truth on the importance of networking and how making connections can help you through any stage of your author career.
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Episode 7: 10 Steps to Songwriting Success
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns flips the creative page a bit and addresses the struggles many musicians and songwriters face when they fail to express themselves in the way they want, preventing them from reaching their songwriting goals. He also...
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Episode 6: 6 Helpful Steps to Write a Book
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns talks about the struggles many new writers face that prevent them from finishing their first book. He also shares his 6 steps he learned when he first started writing in the hopes of saving you time and keeping you...
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Episode 5: The Downside of Writing Too Much
In today's episode of Let's Write That Book, writer & book coach Patrick Johns talks about how writing too much can sometimes be a bad thing, leading to burnout and becoming overwhelmed. He also shares 8 tips about how to overcome this barrier to keep you focused and motivated to write that book.
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Episode 4: How to Write a Sequel
In this episode, your host, Patrick Johns, shares his experience on how to write a sequel.
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Episode 3: Changing Your Routine
In the third episode of Live the Write Life, your host Pat shares his experiences of changing his routines, and why changing things up is important for living a healthier lifestyle, especially when it comes to pursuing your passion. Enjoy!
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Episode 2: Writer's Juice
In the second episode of Live the Write Life, your host Pat shares his experiences of dealing with the coldness of southern Spain, and how it affects his writing. He also delves into the secrets of the writer's juice that helps him get through this coldness in order to keep pursuing his dream of...
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Episode 1: Quarantined in Spain
Welcome to Live the Write Life. The pilot episode. The beginning. So here we go. Strap on for this wild ride as I share my experiences of becoming a writer in the hopes that it motivates you to make the change to live the right life and pursue your dreams. There is no end without a beginning.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about living the right life through my own personal experiences of pursuing my dream of becoming a writer.
HOSTED BY
Patrick Johns
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How many episodes does Live the Write Life have?
Live the Write Life currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Live the Write Life about?
A podcast about living the right life through my own personal experiences of pursuing my dream of becoming a writer.
How often does Live the Write Life release new episodes?
Live the Write Life has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Live the Write Life?
Live the Write Life is created and hosted by Patrick Johns.
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