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The Writing Coach
by Kevin T. Johns
Author and writing coach Kevin T. Johns interviews the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.
Episodes
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A Writing Coach and Her Client: Ellen Baker and Terence Sullivan on Alice of Oz, Summerland Cove, and Two Paths to Publishing – The Writing Coach Ep. 240
Novelist and writing coach Ellen Baker joins her longtime client Terence Sullivan, whose viral TikTok series became the novel Alice of Oz, to talk about seven rounds of developmental edits, 75 agent queries, and why Terence self-publishing turned out to be the right call.
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Writing is Rewriting: Steven Puri Returns to Talk Flow States and Hollywood Screenwriting – The Writing Coach Ep. 239
Steven Puri, founder of Sukha and a former Hollywood visual-effects producer, returns to talk about the neuroscience of flow states, what separates writers who make it from those who don't, and why writing is rewriting.
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Book Marketing is a Long Game: Passion, Positioning, and Podcasting with Susan Friedman – The Writing Coach Ep. 231
Book marketing strategist and podcaster Susan Friedman joins Kevin Johns to talk about why marketing is a long game, how fiction and nonfiction require different strategies, the power of niche positioning and “micro-celebrity,” and why passion and mindset matter more than any single tactic.
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From Editor to Novelist: Candace Johnson on Copyediting, Revisions, and the Author–Editor Relationship – The Writing Coach Ep. 230
Longtime editor and first-time novelist Candace Johnson joins The Writing Coach Podcast to share insider insights on traditional publishing, what copy editors really do, how to know when your manuscript is ready for editing, and how to build a strong author–editor relationship without losing your...
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Emil Wilson on Memory, Family, and Graphic Storytelling – The Writing Coach Ep. 229
Graphic novelist Emil Wilson joins Kevin Johns to discuss his stunning debut, The Nightingales, a sketchbook-style, semi-autobiographical story about family, memory, AIDS, queer identity, and empathy. They dive into visual storytelling, composition, colour, humanizing “antagonists,” and how…
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Flow States, Dopamine Management, and Beating Procrastination with Oscar-Winning Producer Steven Puri – The Writing Coach Ep. 228
Oscar-winning producer Steven Puri shares Hollywood storytelling lessons, flow states, and dopamine management tactics to help writers beat procrastination and finish their work.
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Susan Leon on Crime Fiction, Forgiveness, and the Ripple Effects of Loss – The Writing Coach Ep. 227
Author Susan Leon discusses her debut novel If They’d Only Known, crime fiction, grief, forgiveness, Northern Ontario, and the ripple effects of loss.
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Where the Night Winds Wail: Sandy Day on Obsession, Grief, and Indie Authorship – The Writing Coach Ep. 226
In this episode, Kevin sits down with author Sandy Day to discuss her new Ontario noir novel WHERE THE NIGHT WINDS WAIL, a haunting story inspired by the classic song “The Long Black Veil” and driven by themes of obsession, grief, and unresolved wounds.
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How Linda Garnett Turned Her Debut Gothic Vampire Novel into an Amazon Bestseller – The Writing Coach Ep. 225
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, Kevin T. Johns speaks with author Linda Garnett about the release of her debut Gothic vampire novel, Red Falls. Linda shares what it felt like to see the book climb the Amazon bestseller charts, how the novel evolved through outlining and revision…
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Using Story Intelligence to Stay Authentic in the Age of AI with Gabrielle Dolan – The Writing Coach Ep. 224
Storytelling expert and author Gabrielle Dolan joins writing coach Kevin T. Johns to reveal how writers, coaches, and leaders can use “story intelligence” (and even AI) to communicate with more clarity, emotion, and authenticity in a skeptical, digital world.
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Patty McGee on How to Teach Writing Without Crushing Confidence – The Writing Coach Ep. 223
Kevin Johns talks with literacy expert Patty McGee about grammar, feedback, revision, voice, and how to help writers grow with more confidence and skill.
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From Journals to Memoir: How Margot Stornelli Wrote The Big Red Suitcase — The Writing Coach Ep. 222
Kevin chats with his client Margot Stornelli, a retired librarian who turned a personal journaling project into a full travel memoir, The Big Red Suitcase.
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Writing, Burnout, and the Long Game: Kevin Tomlinson on Building a Sustainable Author Life with VAs — The Writing Coach Ep. 221
Author Kevin Tumlinson joins The Writing Coach Podcast to talk burnout, AI, virtual assistants, and how writers can build a sustainable, human-centered author career without doing everything themselves.
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Book Brush for Authors with Kathleen Sweeney — The Writing Coach Ep. 220
Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush shares how authors can simplify visual marketing, stay on brand, and choose DIY vs done-for-you support.
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Amy Suto on Writing for Money, Power, and Creative Freedom — The Writing Coach Ep. 219
Amy Suto on freelancing, paid newsletters, self-publishing, pricing, AI, and building a writing career with real autonomy—without gatekeepers.
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6 Books in 2 Years: Anne Kane on Plotting, Productivity, and Motorcycle Romance — The Writing Coach Ep. 218
Anne Kane returns to The Writing Coach Podcast to share how plotting helped her write faster, publish more books, and build a real writing career—without losing the joy of writing.
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Gala Russ on How to Stop Doing Things the Hard Way — The Writing Coach Ep. 217
Author and writing coach Gala Russ joins Kevin T. Johns to discuss community, revision, perfectionism, and why DIY writing doesn’t mean doing it alone.
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Writing, Resistance, and Neurodiversity with Monica Hay — The Writing Coach Ep. 216
Writing coach Monica Hay joins writing coach Kevin T. Johns to discuss ADHD, resistance, messy drafts, and why community helps writers finish their books.
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From Zen Kid to Wiccan Priest: Ivan Richmond on Ritual, Ethics, and the Spiritual Practice of Oneness — The Writing Coach 215
Join writing coach Kevin T. Johns as he talks with author and Wiccan priest Ivan Richmond about the connection between ritual, flow, and writing. Discover how small daily practices can help you find focus, inspiration, and meaning on the page.
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Stephen Weinstock on Music, Theater, and Writing — The Writing Coach 214
In the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with musician, educator, and author Steve Weinstock.
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Douglas Vigliotti on Aristotle for Novelists — The Writing Coach 213
In the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with author Douglas Vigliotti about his new book, Aristotle for Novelists.
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Michael Leonard on Religion & Science-Fiction — The Writing Coach 212
In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you’re a fan of heartfelt and relatable stories set against rich Canadian backdrops, you’re going to love this conversation.
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Sandy Day on Re-Releasing Books — The Writing Coach 211
In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you’re a fan of heartfelt and relatable stories set against rich Canadian backdrops, you’re going to love this conversation.
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Emma Dhesi on the Four Pillars of Author Success — The Writing Coach 210
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I speak with writing coach Emma Dhesi about journey as a writer and coach, her unique approach to storytelling, and her personal and professional insights on crafting a fulfilling writing life.
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Rhonda Douglas on Resilient Writing — The Writing Coach 209
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with Rhonda Douglas, a Canadian writer and writing coach who is passionate about helping women and non-binary authors complete their first books.
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Unveiling Author Marketing Secrets with Kimberley Grabas — The Writing Coach 208
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Kimberley Grabas, founder of Your Writer Platform and a veteran in the author marketing world.
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Sue Brown-Moore on Character-Driven Storytelling — The Writing Coach 207
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with writing coach Sue Brown-Moore.
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Beth Barany on Unleashing Your Creativity — The Writing Coach 206
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with creativity coach, NLP expert, and accomplished author Beth Barany.
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Brooke Adams Law on Writing Brave — The Writing Coach 205
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Brooke Adams Law.
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Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer on Writing, American Indians, and Dictation — The Writing Coach 204
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns speaks with author and writing coach Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer.
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Marketing is About Small Acts of Kindness (Not Big Launches) — The Writing Coach 203
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores the power and magic of words. He discusses how words have the ability to shape our understanding of reality and perception. Through examples from language evolution, psychology, and literature, Kevin illustrates how the...
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Writing is Magic — The Writing Coach 202
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores the power and magic of words. He discusses how words have the ability to shape our understanding of reality and perception. Through examples from language evolution, psychology, and literature, Kevin illustrates how the...
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Thoughts on 10 Writing Tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge — The Writing Coach 201
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses 10 writing tips from Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of the acclaimed TV show Fleabag.
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What Would Luke Skywalker Do? — The Writing Coach 200
Celebrating the 200th episode of the show and Star Wars Day 2024, writing coach Kevin T. Johns reflects on the profound impact that Star Wars has had on his life and career as a writer. In a personal exploration spanning his childhood memories to his current thoughts on the franchise, Kevin…
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My Favourite Memoirs – The Writing Coach 199
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares his thoughts on various memoirs he has enjoyed.
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How to Land a Literary Agent with One Email – The Writing Coach 198
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns reveals how his client was able to land an offer of representation from a literary agent after sending a single email.
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Arrogance, Ignorance, and Apprenticeship – The Writing Coach 197
Inspired by a Simon Sinek quote about arrogance and humility, in this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, host Kevin T. Johns explores how the modern view of writing as a talent differs from its historical roots as a trade.
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How to Plot a Killer Final Act – The Writing Coach 196
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains the story beats you can use to plot a fantastic final act for your book.
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Lorraine Johnston on Writing Fiction with ChatGPT – The Writing Coach 195
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speaks with Lorraine Johnston about her Amazon bestselling book, which combines traditional writer's craft techniques with modern technology.
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On Offence, Disabilities, and Introversion – The Writing Coach 194
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin Johns discusses the important topic of offending people through creative expression and communication. He acknowledges that with any public work, there is a risk of unintentionally offending some audiences.
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My Top Ten Tips for Writers – The Writing Coach 193
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares the top ten pieces of advice he most often gives to writers.
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How to Use AI to Improve Your Environmental Descriptions – The Writing Coach 192
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how authors can harness the power of ChatGPT to improve the environmental descriptions in their writing.
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How School Messes Up Writers – The Writing Coach 191
In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, writing coach Kevin T. Johns argues many beginner authors struggle because our public school and high school education systems fail to teach students the revision skills, experimentation, and risk-taking necessary to create art.
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6 Types of Editors – The Writing Coach 190
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns describes the 6 different types of editors and the roles they play in the publishing and book production process. Listen now!
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Pathetic Fallacy Explained – The Writing Coach 189
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains how to effectively use the literary technique of pathetic fallacy.
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Sandy Day on Community and Accountability — The Writing Coach Episode 188
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns speaks with his client, author Sandy Day, about her new novel, ODD MOM OUT.
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Stories of Chaos and Serendipity — The Writing Coach Episode 187
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns discusses the fascinating way that chaos and serendipity inform our lives, our careers, and our art.
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You’re Not Too Old to Write a Book — The Writing Coach Episode 186
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns explains why age isn't a hindrance to becoming an author and argues that it is, in fact, an advantage.
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There is No End State for Writers — The Writing Coach Episode 185
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns acknowledges the importance of setting goals, but then asks the question, what if goals aren't really what we should be focused on? If we want to be happy and productive writers, perhaps our focus needs to go somewhere else.
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Practical Goal Setting Techniques for Writers — The Writing Coach Episode 184
Writing coach Kevin T. Johns outlines the mistakes writers often make when setting their project goals and timelines, describes why small achievable goals are essential, and breaks down half a dozen key performance indicators writers should be tracking in order to monitor their progress.
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How many episodes does The Writing Coach have?
The Writing Coach currently has 238 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Writing Coach about?
Author and writing coach Kevin T. Johns interviews the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.
How often does The Writing Coach release new episodes?
The Writing Coach publishes regularly with 238 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts The Writing Coach?
The Writing Coach is created and hosted by Kevin T. Johns.
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