The Prolific Creator: Recent Episodes
Ryan J. Pelton
The Prolific Writer is about writing fast, writing often, and writing well. Follow writer and publisher Ryan Pelton as he discusses processes and strategies for writing hundreds of thousands of words and sharing them with the world. TPW podcast will also interview fellow writers and discuss their tips and tricks on the craft of writing and share advice on latest trends in publishing.
In the first episode of The Art of Paying Attention Podcast, Ryan talks about the connection between art, activism, creativity, and faith. You can’t have one without the other. In every cultural moment addressing social injustice you find new art right around the corner. You also find new expressions of faith and spirituality.
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Martin Luther King documentary “King in the Wilderness”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7689960/
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In this episode Ryan interviews author, business coach, and entrepreneur Steve Kidd. Steve is helping people get their books and voice into the world. Kidd has made hundreds of his clients bestselling authors. In this interview, Ryan and Steve explore the difficulty of writing, why certain books sell (and others don't), marketing for ordinary people, what Steve does for his clients, and much more.
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free Gift from Steve: https://thrivingbestsellers.thrivecart.com/only-the-beginning/
- We Moved: join us on our new platform: https://ryanjpelton.substack.com/
- All the things: ryanjpelton.com
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Do you plot, pants, or something in between when writing your books? On the show today is Troy Lambert the primary educator for Plottr Software. Troy is also a freelance writer, mystery author, multi-genre editor, and non-fiction author and ghostwriter as well, Troy has a wealth of experience and knowledge. In this episode, Ryan and Troy explore the difference between plotting, organic writing, and why it doesn't matter all that much. Troy is a prolific writer and shares his experience of writing 30+ novels, and how Plottr can help in the process. You can find Troy at: https://troylambertwrites.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Plottr Software: https://plottr.com/
- The Daily Nudge Newsletter: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/
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Deborah Smith earned a degree in holistic health coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2006 and opened her own vegan catering company, Green Pirate Juice, in 2007. Over those 15 years, Deborah had the privilege of serving and coaching thousands of New Yorkers and global clients through her programs and services.
In this interview, Ryan and Deborah explore the benefits of healthy living for the creative, why diets don't work, what she learned during the Pandemic about health, entrepreneurship, and much more. You can find Deborah here: https://www.deborahcsmith.com/about
Mentioned on the Show:
- Deborah's "no stress" holiday recipe pack: https://www.deborahcsmith.com/pl/2147549366
- Deborah's free/low cost classes for Fall/Winter: http://www.deborahcsmith.com/events
- Get 20% off any course or service by using promo code: BECREATIVE
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DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling author. His collaboration with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, The Living Dead, was acclaimed by The New York Times and The Washington Post.
With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won a Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler) and has been a Library Guild selection, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Bram Stoker finalist, and more.
In this episode, Ryan and Daniel discuss the power of fiction to explore difficult issues, how Daniel researched his latest book Wrath, collaborative writing, and much more.
Kraus’s work has been translated into over 20 languages. He lives with his wife in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com. His latest book Wrath is available wherever you buy books.
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Joe Phoenix is a co-founder and CEO of Givinga, a Boston-based financial technology firm that is removing barriers to philanthropy by providing open access to modern tools. Givinga’s Philantech® platform allows companies, platforms and partners to customize giving programs that engage employees and enable everyone to give back regularly and efficiently. With 30 years of experience in global asset management, including 25 years at Putnam Investments, Joe created Givinga to redefine philanthropy, and he believes anyone can be a philanthropist when they have access to all available resources.
In this interview, Ryan and Joe talk about leaving a legacy we're proud of, what it was like pivoting careers later in life, why good ideas aren't enough, and much more. You can find Joe and his company here: https://www.givinga.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Want to write a novel? Check out my 45 Day Novel course. Everything you need to plan, write, edit, market, and publish your next novel. https://www.ryanjpelton.com/courses/
- The Prolific Creator + - ad free, bonus content, and access to me for less than a cup of coffee.
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In this episode, Ryan remembers his friend, and fellow writer Jay Wilburn, who passed away last week. Jay was a "prolific" writer and a vital member of the horror and indie writing community. He was a beloved husband and father and man of faith. This interview was one of the first on the former podcast "The Prolific Writer."
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You can also find Jay and his work here: https://www.jaywilburn.com/
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Commonly described as equal parts loud music, Disney culture, tattoos, and book nerd, Matt Briel is an entrepreneur and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Lulu.com, as well as a self-diagnosed collaboration junkie. After more than 15 years leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Media & Publishing spaces, he’s developed a unique passion for helping creators become more successful by leveraging books as a catalyst for opportunities and sustainable revenue. Matt has been featured in some articles you probably don’t care about and has spoken at several industry events that you’ve probably avoided.
In this episode, Matt and Ryan explore what it means to listen to your audience, how marketing and promotion doesn't need to be scary, what he learned about his company when they started to listen to customers, and much more. You can find Matt at Lulu.com.
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Matt Spielman is an executive and organizational coach and the founder and head coach of Inflection Point Partners. Matt’s journey into coaching and the methodology and philosophy of his work is laid out in his recently released book, “Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose,” which you can buy here.
Matt draws upon decades of senior-executive operating experience at both public and Venture Capital-backed organizations. He now partners with high-performing executives and their teams to realize business and personal success. Matt is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and graduated from the Executive Coaching program at Columbia University. Matt was named one of the leading coaches by Institutional Investor and appears regularly on Good Morning America to discuss his ACHIEVE TM goal setting model. To incorporate fitness, health, and well-being into the coaching practice, Matt trained at Duke Integrative Medicine and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. He graduated from Harvard Business School and received his B.A. in Economics from Columbia University, where he was a nationally recognized collegiate baseball player. Matt lives with his wife and two sons in Westchester, NY. His mission is to ignite careers and energize lives.
In this episode, Matt and Ryan talk about finding your unique fit in creativity and life, and much more. You can get some extra free bonuses and free resources from Matt here: https://www.theinflectionpointsbook.com/
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- Matt's free resources based on the book: https://www.theinflectionpointsbook.com/
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As the Director of the Race Institute for K-12 Educators, Ali Michael, Ph.D. works with schools and organizations across the country to help make research on race, Whiteness, and education more accessible and relevant to educators. Eleonora Bartoli, Ph.D., is a consultant and licensed psychologist, specializing in trauma, resilience-building, and multicultural/social justice counseling. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology: Human Development/Mental Health Research from the University of Chicago in 2001. In this conversation, Ryan, Eleonora, and Ali discuss why talking about race and getting uncomfortable is the only way for change, how telling difficult stories is the path for empathy, why white people need to talk about racial inequality, the challenges of co-writing a book, and much more.
Get their latest book, "Our Problem, Our Path: Collective Antiracism for White People," and learn more about the authors here: https://bookshop.org/books/our-problem-our-path-collective-antiracism-for-white-people/9781071851326
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Alinka Rutkowska is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, CEO of Leaders Press, and a top 100 Amazon bestselling author in business and money. She’s sold more than 100,000 copies of her books and her book creation process has been showcased in Entrepreneur magazine. On the show, Ryan and Alinka chat about what makes a bestselling book, why writers shouldn't be shy in asking for help, a proven process for how she publishes bestselling books, how to sell more books, and much more. You can find Alinka here: https://leaderspress.com/who-we-are/
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Mary Adkins is a novelist, recovered lawyer, and a mother. She traded in her Ann Taylor pantsuits to enter the wild west of fiction writing, She read tomes about the craft of storytelling. Mary memorized devices like Chekhov’s Gun and Save the Cat and The 15 Beats so she could write “the right way.” Now after publishing many novels she helps professionals write the books they always dreamed of. In this conversation, Ryan and Mary discuss the ways our personalities can be used to our advantage, why the day job is the secret sauce for creation, permission to create, and much more. You can find Mary and her work here: https://maryadkinswriter.com/
Mary Adkins is a novelist, recovered lawyer, and a mother. She traded in her Ann Taylor pantsuits to enter the wild west of fiction writing, She read tomes about the craft of storytelling. Mary memorized devices like Chekhov’s Gun and Save the Cat and The 15 Beats so she could write “the right way.” Now after publishing many novels she helps professionals write the books they always dreamed of. In this conversation, Ryan and Mary discuss the ways our personalities can be used to our advantage, why the day job is the secret sauce for creation, permission to create, and much more. You can find Mary and her work here: https://maryadkinswriter.com/
Abigail Morrison is a creative writer who’s been telling stories for over a decade. She loves stories that feature grace and redemption, ask questions (without necessarily answering them), and point toward possibility. Her debut novel, Yochni’s Eye, will be launching in Summer, 2022. Ryan and Abigail chat about her journey into publishing, what held her back for many years, how The Prolific Creator helped in the journey, and much more. You can find Abigail here: https://amorrisonbooks.com/
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Jim Laughren loves wine. And has for a very long time. He is a former importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world. He is also a Certified Wine Educator who has both taken and taught dozens of classes and seminars dealing with various aspects of wine and spirits. He has little use for the snobbery and condescension that have, somehow, become part of the world of wine. In this conversation, Ryan and Jim explore the origins of wine and beer, the detestable nature of wine and beer snobbery, how Jim got into writing and publishing, and much more. You can find Jim here: https://jimlaughren.com/
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Dan Werb, PhD, is a writer and epidemiologist, with faculty positions in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at the University of California San Diego and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Werb is the author of, most recently, The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure, and has authored over one hundred epidemiological studies investigating the link between the spread of disease and social conditions. In this episode, Ryan and Dad talk about the power of story, how to take complicated ideas and make them palatable, and much more. You can find Dan Werb on Twitter @dmwerb.
Mentioned on the Show:
- Dan's Book: The Invisible Seige
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When Emily English Medley wrote her debut novel From the Moon I Watched Her,she knew it would push some buttons perhaps in a negative direction. But art is about being honest, and in this conversation Emily and Ryan explore the dark parts of creativity, how to be honest, what it takes to create while having other responsibilities, and much more. You can find Emily at: https://emilyenglishmedley.com/#author
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AARON POOCHIGIAN earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University. His thriller in verse, Mr. Either/Or, was released by Etruscan Press in the fall of 2017. A recipient of an NEA Grant in translation, he has published translations with Penguin Classics and W. W. Norton. His latest book American Divine, the winner of the Richard Wilbur Award, came out in 2021. His other poetry collections are Manhattanite (Able Muse Press, 2017), winner of the 2016 Able Muse Book Award, and The Cosmic Purr (Able Muse Press, 2012). His work has appeared in such publications as Best American Poetry, the Paris Review and POETRY. In this interview, Ryan and Aaron talk all things poetry. How to find ideas, where to publish poetry, Aaron's essential advice for all creative people, and much more. You can find Aaron at: https://www.aaronpoochigian.com/ Mentioned on the Show: * Join the newsletter for latest updates: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/ * Leave a rating or review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-creator/id1185387038
Emily Crookston spent a bunch of years mucking around creating marketing content before Emily realized she's better suited to longform writing. Since launching her business, Emily has worked with dozens of clients ranging from professionals in medicine and finance with disruptive philosophies to powerhouse CEOs who are sick and tired of the status quo to mountain climbers with harrowing survival stories to share. She brings an objective eye to every project she tackles and absolutely loves her job. In this interview Ryan and Emily talk about her ghostwriting journey, what makes for a good book, fidning your process, and much more.
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- Pocket PHD: https://www.thepocketphd.com/
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Daniel Grothe is a writer, pastor, and musician from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is a proud husband to Lisa, and has three amazing kids: Lillian, Wilson, and Wakley. Daniel has written a new book called: "The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age." In this interview, Ryan and Daniel talk about the importance of place (and his new book), how good art can come from tragedy, what living on a farm is teaching his family, Daniel's hard hat approach to writing, and much more. You can find Daniel at: https://danielgrothe.com/
Mentioned on Show:
- Daniel's new book: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08ZMBY9LZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_SE331Y8F20S0R0APAY9D
- Books: Annie Dillard "The Writing Life" https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B000W93CNG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ZD8HAN8VS935BF7FFKF0
- National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org/
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Samantha Hanni is a writer, blogger, and freelance editor. She has helped over 60 authors get their manuscripts ready for publication. In this episode, Ryan and Samantha explore what to look for in an editor, Samantha's reader-first approach to editing, the different kinds of editing, how to build a solid relationship with an editor, and much more. You can find Samantha and her services at: https://mrshanni.com/
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- Work with Samantha: https://mrshanni.com/work-with-me/
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Vikrant Shaurya is the Founder/CEO of bestsellingbook.com. Over the years, Vikrant and his team have helped hundreds of authors write popular and bestselling books. In this episode, Ryan and Vikrant talk about how to write a winning outline, the elements of a bestselling book, why perfection is killing your writing, and much more.
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free checklist for writing a bestselling book: https://bestsellingbook.com/checklist/
- Work with Vikrant: https://bestsellingbook.com/call/
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A native Missourian and US Air Force Veteran, Jason stays busy in both his professional and personal life. He's a devoted family man, has a day job he still enjoys, hosts a weekly podcast, and makes time to write anywhere, and everywhere that he can. He completed one of his books on his phone, sitting in the theater while waiting for a movie to start! Ryan and Jason chat about the journey of writing, where ideas come from, and which ones to pursue, in-person marketing, and much more. You can find Jason at: https://www.jasonameuschke.com/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Jason's podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/samplechapterpodcast
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In this episode, Ryan explores the need for play in our work. Somewhere along the line we'll succumb to short term thinking, and forget about the long term reasons we create things. What does it mean to incorporate play, awe, and wonder into our work?
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Christiana N. Peterson is the author of Mystics and Misfits: Meeting God through St. Francis and Other Unlikely Saints and Awakened by Death: Life-giving Lessons from the Mystics. Her writing on the mystics, community, the spiritual disciplines of motherhood, and death has been featured in such places as Christianity Today, Art House America, Geez Magazine, The Christian Century, and Bearings Online. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their four children.
In this episode, Ryan and Christiana explore where ideas come from, which ones to pursue, why artist's are essential for expressing reality, her writing process, and much more. You can find Christiana at: http://christiananpeterson.com
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In this episode, Ryan explores the myth of writer's or creator's block. Is it a thing, or is there something else lurking beneath the surface in our stuckness? Ryan will explore this topic and give steps for getting unstuck in whatever you are making.
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In this episode, Ryan talks with poet and teacher Christian Shockley. Christian believes art and poetry help us live more meaningful lives. Ryan and Christian explore the power of poetry, art, learning, and much more. You can find Christian and his work at: https://www.crs.work/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Christian's Poetry Course: https://www.crs.work/poetry-theology
- Book recommendations: My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman, Joy by Christian Wiman, and Mary Oliver's poetry.
- Blackout Poems with Austin Kleon: https://youtu.be/wKpVgoGr6kE
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J. Mark Bertrand writes novels. “A major crime fiction talent” (The Weekly Standard) in the vein of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Jo Nesbø, Mark has written three books about about Houston homicide detective Roland March, including Back on Murder (2010), Pattern of Wounds (2011), and Nothing to Hide (2012). Mark has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. In this episode, Ryan and Mark talk about balancing creative work and the day job, the challenges of faith-based publishing, writing dark stuff, and much more. You can find Mark at: https://www.bibledesignblog.com/about-bdb
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Jay Wilburn lives with his wife and two sons in beautiful Conway, South Carolina. He is a full-time writer of horror and speculative fiction. Jay left his job as a teacher to become a full time writer and has never looked back. Jay received a life-saving living donor kidney transplant in February 2017 and is working through all the medical particulars of this new life. He credits his donor, family, friends, and generous strangers for his survival and new life.
In this episode, Ryan and Jay chat about calling, faith, writing and creating with pain, and much more. You can find Jay and his work at: https://www.jaywilburn.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Jay's article on LitReactor: (https://litreactor.com/columns/surviving-a-decade-as-a-fulltime-author-no-one-has-heard-of)
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In this episode, Ryan explores a reality for us all... we're going to die. But woven into the fabric of death is great wisdom. A wisdom that often motivates us to do your best work, make our best art, and to become the best versions of ourselves.
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- Val Kilmer documentary
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In this episode, Ryan shares an ancient practice for creating a rule of life. What would it look like to craft a rule of life for our creativity? Ryan explores this idea, and much more, for getting your creativity into high gear.
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- 10 Rules for the Prolific Creator (PDF) (ryanjpeton.com/tools)
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I screwed up, I gave up too soon... The Prolific Writer was dead, was lost, and now is found, and resurrected as The Prolific Creator. In this first episode of the new show, I explain why "I'm back baby!"
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Ryan interviews Sashka Hanna-Rappl and Peter Seth for his final show. Thank you for joining the ride for these last three plus years. Over a hundred thousand downloads and so blessed and honored to be part of the indie writing and publishing community. You can still listen to the 144+ episodes, and buy courses at:
https://theprolificwriter.net/
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Phillip McCollum hails from the normally sunny expanses of Southern California where he writes “fantastic fiction”: speculative fiction in many different genres, usually with a twist. He wrote “52 Stories in 52 Weeks” which includes his inspiration and writing process along with each story. In this conversation, Ryan and Phillip discuss the inspiration for writing 52 stories in 52 weeks and what he learned, how he finds time to write with kid's, a job, and other responsibilities, and much more. Find Phillip here: https://phillipmccollum.com/
Jorjeana Marie is a television writer, author and produced playwright. After attending NYU’s Dramatic Writing Program at TISCH, Jorjeana had several plays produced at the 78th St Rep, The Neighborhod Playhouse, The Douglas Fairbanks Studio Theater and PS 122 (as part of the 24 Hour Plays). She has written three solos shows, one short film, hours of stand-up material and on three animated television series. She is currently writing at Disney. Her book Improv for Writers (Ten Speed Press/Penguin Random House) is the focus of Jorjeana's and Ryan's conversation. How can comedy and improv improve your writing and get you unstuck? Find Jorjeana and her work: https://jorjeanamarie.com/
Harvey Stanbrough is an award-winning writer who by the middle of December 2019, Harvey had written and published 50 novels, 7 novellas, over 200 short stories, and hundreds of poems. He also compiled and published 30 collections of short fiction and 5 critically acclaimed poetry collections. Ryan and Harvey chat about the blessings of longevity in writing, traditional versus indie publishing, why being prolific is essential in today's world, and much more. Find Harvey and his books: https://harveystanbrough.com/
Edgar Swamp lived the rock and roll life before realizing his real passion: writing. Ryan and Edgar discuss his new book Amber Hallow, and why Edgar used multiple genres, to reach a broader audience. They discuss why day jobs aren't always bad, writing for the long haul, and much more. You can find Edgar Swamp at: http://www.edgarswamp.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- More writing resources on The Prolific Writer website: https://theprolificwriter.net/
- Support the show and leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- 45 Day Novel Course (Udemy): https://www.udemy.com/course/45daynovel/?referralCode=E6740797FC00269532FC
Adam Lane Smith is a prolific writer of non-fiction and fiction titles. But his passion is writing kick-butt and action-packed pulpy fiction stories. In this episode, Ryan and Adam discuss why Christian fiction can be cheesy (and what Adam is doing about that), why faith is compatible with telling honest stories, how to succeed as an author, and much more. You can find Adam and his work on his website: https://adamlanesmith.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Support the podcast and other shows on the Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Free writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
David Waddell teaches Recreation Administration at the University of Mississippi. This position followed a twenty-year career in ministry leadership with local churches. He has witnessed God’s grace in his life and the life of others. He enjoys writing about the topic of grace, forgiveness, and second chances. In this interview Ryan and David explore his new book, Worship Wars, and why grace is the key to writing, and all of life. They also discuss writing in the cracks of your life, why you need a good editor, never giving up even after failures, and much more. You can find David and his books here: http://davidwaddell.biz/
Mentioned on the Show:
- More writing resources (The Prolific Writer): https://theprolificwriter.net/
- Check out more shows on the Project Entertainment Network and become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
Rob Eagar is a marketing consultant and one of the most accomplished book marketing experts in America. He has coached over 600 authors and helped both fiction and nonfiction books hit the New York Times bestsellers list. In this conversation, Ryan and Rob do a deep dive into all things marketing. How to market based on your personality and goals? What is working in author marketing and what isn't? Why social media doesn't sell books but does something altogether different for your marketing efforts? And much more. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the show:
- Get free author guides (ebooks) on marketing from Rob's website: https://www.startawildfire.com/books/authors-guides
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- Become a Patron on the Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Check out more shows on the Project Entertainment Network family of podcasts: http://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/
Ryan is back from an extended hiatus with another installment of Motivation Monday's. In this episode, Ryan explains his reasoning for taking a break from writing and podcasting, what he learned while away, and much more. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- Check out more podcasts on the Project Entertainment Network: http://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/
- Andrew Luck retirement: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/8/26/20833439/andrew-luck-retires-indianapolis-colts
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses an essential element for writing great books. It's a common feature of all helpful, valuable, and compelling books. He also gives a summer update and what's in store for the podcast going forward. More writerly resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the benefits of online learning and online courses. Many writer's miss out on the value of online courses for taking their craft to the next level. More writerly resources at: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- 45 Day Novel Course now open: https://theprolificwriter.net/45daynovelcourse
- National University MFA program: https://www.nu.edu/
- Scares that Cares Charity Raffle: https://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/scares-that-care-raffle/
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan draws on the wisdom of fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien. Is writing fiction a waste of time? Or, does it tap into something deeper and important for the world? Find more writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free 5-Day Outline Your Novel Challenge: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/45-day-novel-challenge/
- 45 Day Novel Course Waiting List: https://theprolificwriter.net/45daynovelvip
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
What elements are essential for a great story? How can we evaluate our stories ensuring they're not just scenes going nowhere? In this episode, Ryan explores the 7 Step Story Structure for writing page turning, kick-butt, and compelling stories... every time. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free 5-Day Outline Your Novel Challenge: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/45-day-novel-challenge/
- 45 Day Novel Course Waiting List: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/45-day-novel-waiting-list/
- Book: The Anatomy of Story by John Truby: https://truby.com/the-anatomy-of-story-2/
- National University MFA Program: https://www.nu.edu/
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan shares a new resource called the Outline Your Novel Challenge. He explains why challenges are good for writing (or anything in life), and how to get involved with the free training launching soon. More writer resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free 5 Day Outline Your Novel Challenge (sign up here): https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/45-day-novel-challenge/
William Turner is a former Vietnam Vet turned mystery/thriller author. A cruel comment from a teacher in grade school gave William the passion to write great books. He's now the author of two popular novels: Murder in Our Midst and Death Comes for the President. In this interview, Ryan and William discuss the role of research for your novels, how to use critique as fuel for better writing, never giving up the writing dream, and much more. You can find William Turner's books on Amazon.
Mentioned in the Show:
- Join the Free 5-Day Outline Your Novel Challenge
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes
- Sponsor: Check out the MFA Program from National University
- Support the show on Patreon
Dr. Thien Doan is a Christian writer that's known for his nonfiction work. But now, he wants to try his hand at fiction. In this episode, Ryan and Thien do a live coaching session on his fiction work in progress. Listen in as they explore story structure, what makes for good characters, why outlines aren't necessary, trusting your storytelling senses, and much more. Follow Thien and his work: http://thiendoan.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Join the VIP List for latest courses, articles, podcasts, and other writing resources.
- Leave a rating/review in iTunes.
- Support the show on Patreon.com.
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan explores the idea that the project with the most tension, resistance, and fear... might be the one that's most important to start. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Steven Pressfield article: "Write the Book You Can't Write."
- Join the VIP List
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes
J.P. Choquette is an author who pens thrillers that turn pages, not stomachs. She has published several full-length suspense novels, a number of short stories and hundreds of articles for magazines, newspapers and trade publications during her writing career. In this episode, Ryan and J.P. discuss how to write a page turning thriller, why too many details in your stories is boring, when J.P. almost quit writing and what she learned, and much more. Follow J.P. Choquette and her work: http://jpchoquette.me/
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- Join the VIP List: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- Support the show, and other shows on the Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
In this episode, Ryan dissects and analyzes his first novel (Hired Gun) written in 2013. Previous to the episode, Ryan hadn't read a single word from the book since being published in 2015. He will discuss why he no longer uses pen names, the reasons he changed the title and cover, why your first novel is not very good (and it doesn't matter), why most reviews aren't helpful, and much more. Listen in and learn from his mistakes, so you won't do the same. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Join the VIP list and stay updated on latest episodes, articles, courses, and other writerly stuff: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6
- Leave a review/rating on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- Support the show and The Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
Simone Weil said paying attention is the greatest and purest act of generosity. How does that apply to writing? Find out in this installment of Motivation Monday's. More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Lucas Mangum is a horror, literary, and romance writer who loves to blend all three genres together. He also believes in a simple adage: read and write widely, and read and write a lot. Lucas found early success with Flesh and Fire, his debut novel, and then a sequel Blood and Brimstone. But, after having a child, and life getting in the way, Lucas almost gave up the dream. Join Ryan and Lucas as they discuss writing and reading widely, how marketing in person still works, why small press publishing is a great option for authors, and much more. You can find Lucas and his work: https://lucasmangum.com/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
- Support the show and other podcasts on The Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Join the VIP List... Stay updated on latest podcasts, articles, writing resources, and courses: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan finds some writing inspiration from actor, musician, and rapper Will Smith. It may seem counterintuitive, but it might be the motivation we all need to get more words on the page. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Interview mentioned in the show:
- https://lewishowes.com/podcast/mark-manson-what-people-dont-tell-you-about-success/
Shashane Wallace is a romance author from Jamaica. In her early years, Wallace didn't have access to many books and didn't think authors existed. Yet, she was determined to write the stories deep in her heart. Listen in as Ryan and Shashane explore the role of sacrifice and passion in your writing, how you can publish great books on a small budget, how she managed to go from $50 a month in sales to $5000 (in one year), and much more. Find Shashane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shashane.hicks
Mentioned on the Show:
- Join the VIP List for updates on the 45 Day Novel Course, show updates, and other writing resources: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6
- Leave a review/rating on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
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In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the role of digital media, creation versus consumption, and how to find more time to write. More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Susan Neal is an author, speaker, and wellness coach who is on a mission to reclaim the health of the body of Christ. She combated a health crisis at the age of forty-nine with ten medical diagnoses and two surgeries. Her doctors did all they could but she was still not healed. Susan used her nursing and health science background to heal her body. In this interview, Ryan and Susan chat about her story of losing and regaining her health, how this trauma led to a bestselling book, Susan's in-person marketing strategies, how to use blogging for better book exposure, and much more. You can find Susan Neal at: http://susanuneal.com/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Never miss an episode by joining the VIP List: https://pages.convertkit.com/caa9929571/53eae18bd6
- Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet/posts
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
Ella Barnardis host of the Author Like a Boss podcast, owner of Author Boss Academy, and administrator of the Author Like a Boss FB Group. She’s also an author and publishing coach who loves helping creative people connect with their audiences and with each other. In this episode, Ryan and Ella explore what holds authors back from starting and finishing their books, why marketing doesn't need to be scary, how to find time to write, and much more. Find Ella and get a free marketing book at: http://authorlikeaboss.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
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- Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet/posts
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan explores the rise and fall of Tiger Woods and what we can learn from his story. Find more writing resources at: https://theprolificwriter.net/
Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. In this interview, Ryan and Rachael talk all things memoir, why to write one, why not to write one, how to discover past memories, and much more. You can find Rachael at: https://rachaelherron.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Rachael's book: https://rachaelherron.com/books/memoir/fast-draft-your-memoir/
- More writing resources: https://theprolificwriter.net/
- Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet/posts
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038
Aileen has a BS in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. After working in commercial editing in Los Angeles for a few years and writing after hours, Aileen decided to leave the industry to dedicate more time to learning the craft. Since then, she’s hit the USA Today Best-Selling list twice, and has moved nearly five hundred thousand books in her Alpha Girl series. In this interview, Ryan and Aileen discuss her unique angle on writing YA, why writing good books is not enough for success, her journey in doing an MFA, and much more. Find Aileen and her books at: http://inkmonster.net/authors/aerin
Mentioned in the Show:
- Aileen's latest book: Off Planet
- Don't miss a thing by joining the VIP list: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/vip/
- Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
*Ryan was not feeling well, so he's doing another Greatest Hits episode with Joe R. Lansdale. One of our most popular shows. This show was recorded June 8, 2018.
Prolific writer Joe R. Lansdale, has written novels and stories in many genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense. He has also written for comics as well as "Batman: The Animated Series." As of 2018, he has written 45 novels and published 30 short-story collections along with many chapbooks and comic-book adaptations. He has much to teach us! Many of Joe's stories have won prestigious awards, Joe was inducted into The Texas Literary Hall of Fame, and several of his novels have been adapted to film. Ryan and Joe chat about what it takes to become a successful writer, why writing is a job, and we should treat it as such, why chasing markets is a bad idea, how to write cleaner first drafts, his process for churning out millions of words, and much more. You can get Joe R. Lansdale's latest updates and find his books at: http://www.joerlansdale.com/
In this Motivation Monday's, Ryan reflects on a commencement speech by Stephen King. The essence of the talk: everything's on loan, we don't own anything, we're just stewards. How does this relate to our writing life... and all of life? Listen in, and find out. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
In the latest installment of Monday Motivation's, Ryan explores the advantages for being a prolific writer and creator. Does quantity diminish quality? Listen in and find out. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Medium article: https://medium.com/the-prolific-writer/5-advantages-for-being-a-prolific-creator-4c679919341b?source=friends_link&sk=3aa2096989d80bfdbd7c401a2085f3d9
- Book: It's Been A Good Life: https://www.amazon.com/Been-Good-Life-Isaac-Asimov/dp/1573929689/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+good+life+isaac+asimov&qid=1552881268&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Intent on combining his creativity with his experience, Tim began writing thrillers in 1996 from an apartment overlooking Moscow’s Gorky Park. Twenty years later, his passion for creative writing continues to grow every day. In this interview, Ryan and Tim discuss how he learned to write, why outlining is a must for thrillers, how Tim's military experience shapes his writing, why most marketing advice is dumb, and much more. You can find Tim at: http://timtigner.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Stay updated: latest courses, podcasts, articles, and other writerly resources: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/vip/
- Leave a rating/review/subscribe to the show: on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Support the show and the Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the secret for becoming a prolific writer. It has nothing to do with technology, software, or skill. It's all about knowing thy self... and season. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Make sure to subscribe to the show and leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
Catherine Banks is a USA Today bestselling fantasy author that pushes the boundaries of prolific writing. Banks has penned over forty novels and is set to complete one million words in 2019... all with a family and a day job. In this interview, Ryan and Catherine discuss the evolution of indie publishing since 2010, her process for writing millions of words with a day job, why covers matter, some unique marketing advice, and much more. You can find Catherine and her work at: https://www.catherinebanks.com
Mentioned on the Show:
- The Prolific Writer survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXMV3ZC
- Book: Help! My Facebook Ads Suck by Michael Cooper https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Facebook-Ads-Suck-ebook/dp/B078NBW3M3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=michael+cooper&qid=1552019812&s=gateway&sr=8-1
- Ryan's latest book: L.A. Dreams https://ryanjpelton.com/la-dreams
- Sign Up on the VIP List for updates on latest episodes, articles, resources, and upcoming course: https://my.leadpages.net/shared/FWJt96NuKHhBHQvK8jdMdn/BgUnkUSuvURycCoLvUmzYm
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USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson hails from the rocky Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario where she lives with her husband and two small boys. In this episode, Ryan and Sarah discuss what drives Sarah to be so prolific, her unique rapid release book strategy, why shorter books are the wave of the future, the best writing advice for someone starting out, and much more. You can find Sarah and her books at: https://www.sarahklwilson.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Take the writing and publishing survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXMV3ZC
- Ryan's new book, L.A. Dreams: https://ryanjpelton.com/la-dreams
- Leave a review/rating on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
In another installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the short versus the long game of writing and publishing. We're all tempted to take shortcuts and become impatient with our work. But if we play the long game of publishing our short term disappointments are lessened. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the place of completion. What are the projects you need to complete for 2019? How do you decide which ones to tackle? Listen in and get motivated! More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Glen Robins loves a good adventure. Whether going on one, reading about them, and now, writing them. Glen is carving a path for living a new adventure with his writing dreams. Glen Robins is the author of the popular "Off" thriller/action-adventure series. In this episode, Ryan and Glen discuss what makes a good thriller, how to write depth into your characters, finding time to write, the importance of goals, fighting perfectionism, and much more. You can find Glen at: https://www.glenrobinsbooks.com/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Support the show (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Stay updated on an upcoming writers workshop and course: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
In the latest installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan reveals the one secret, and possibly the dirty little secret... most writers ignore. It's the key for any writers success. More writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Neil Gaiman quote: https://writingcooperative.com/neil-gaiman-on-one-tried-and-true-method-for-writing-anything-5105c9e550f9
- Support the show (Patreon.com): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
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Lynne Hinton is the author of twenty books, including the NY Times Bestseller, Friendship Cake and Pie Town, the 2011 NM Book of the Year: Fiction/Adventure, Drama Category and 2011 National Federation of Press Women's Fiction Book of the Year. Her latest book The View from Here is available now. In this interview, Ryan and Lynne discuss the role seminary played in her calling to write, how faith and art are not enemies, why she doesn't use an outline, the changing landscape of traditional publishing, how storytelling can heal, and much more. You can find Lynne Hinton at: http://www.lynnehinton.com/index.php
Mentioned in the Show:
- Free writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
- Stay updated on a free writers workshop and paid course: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
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In another installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan explores some writer motivation from an unlikely source: Tom Brady. Brady might be the best quarterback of all time, but he offers great advice for writers and publishers wanting to go to the next level. More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Support the Show (Patreon.com): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Stay updated on a new free writers workshop created by The Prolific Writer Academy: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
Brinton J. Woodall was born in the Bronx, New York. During his childhood years numerous educators voiced to Brinton that he was learning disabled and would not graduate from high school. Nonetheless, Brinton excelled triumphing a multitude of obstacles and graduated from high school in 2008. He later would graduate college in three years, and now has written five books. In this episode, Ryan and Brinton talk about overcoming obstacles in writing, how to publish with a small budget, how shorter books work in our digital age, why editing is worth the money, and much more. You can find Brinton and his books on Amazon and all social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/brinton.woodall
Mentioned in the Show:
- Preorder/order Brinton's latest book: (The Tailor in Heaven) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L45TZ45/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
- Support the show (Patreon.com): https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Stay updated on a Free Writers Workshop: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses one of the hang ups of every writer, language. Are my prose flowery enough? Do I use punctuation and grammar correctly? Does it matter? More writer resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
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- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
Ruth Amos has a PHD in chemistry, and spent the last ten years teaching in universities. But not anymore. She's living the full time author dream and not looking back. Join Ryan and Ruth, as they discuss finding time to write with a full time gig, why knowing reader expectation in your genre is essential, the importance of having a support system for the writing life, best writing advice ever, and much more. You can find Ruth and her books at: http://rjamos.com/
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- Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
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In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan explores how to find time to write. All the complaints, excuses, and noise in the world. How will we get the work done?
Mentioned in the Show:
- Quote from Jonathan Edwards: "Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live" (Resolutions #6).
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
In this episode, Ryan tackles a topic that only few dare to tread: writing a novel without an outline. Much writing advice and many books have been written on how to outline a novel. How about scrapping the outline and writing into the dark? Ryan will show you how. More writer resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Book: Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith
- The key elements of every good good story: 1. A character in a setting with a problem. 2. Something or someone opposing the main character from getting what they want. 3. How will character try and solve the problem? How are they going to fail (3-5 failures)? 4. What is causing the character to want to give up on the mission? Who/What will be their guide and inspiration to inspire them to keep going? 5. How will character succeed in one more final attempt? 6. How will you resolve the story? Give a happy ending.
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
In this installment of Motivation Monday's, Ryan discusses the freedom writers can find by one simple truth: nobody cares about you. It's a hard truth, but a necessary one for having a long term writing career.
Mentioned in the Show:
- Dean Wesley Smith article: https://www.deanwesleysmith.com/no-one-cares/
- My article: https://medium.com/@ryanjpelton/dean-wesley-smith-on-the-author-problem-eae4f2bd94b8
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Jim Heskett is an award-winning author, a world traveler, podcaster, purveyor of TV, movie, book reviews, and writing advice. In this interview, Ryan and Jim discuss his journey from screenwriting to novels, the reason he chooses to primarily indie publish, thriller tropes, finding time to build a backlist with full-time work, tips on craft from his own process, and much more. Find Jim and his work: http://www.jimheskett.com/about
Mentioned in the Show:
- Book: Become a Successful Indie Author: Work Toward Your Writing Dream by Craig Martelle (Amazon.com)
- Book: Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing: Revised Edition by Libbie Hawker
- Jim's writing site: https://www.thejugglingauthor.com/
- Jim's writing podcast: https://www.thejugglingauthor.com/japodcast/
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Welcome to another installment of Motivation Monday's. In this episode, Ryan discusses what it will take to reach your writing goals for 2019. It might sound simple, but it's the path for every writer and creative. More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in Show/ Other Resources:
- Neil Gaiman article: https://writingcooperative.com/neil-gaiman-on-one-tried-and-true-method-for-writing-anything-5105c9e550f9
- Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave rating/review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
Jo Ho is a self-taught, award-winning British screenwriter, director and now, author, who gained her first broadcast credit when she created and wrote one of CBBC’s most ambitious productions in history, the action packed-fantasy, SPIRIT WARRIORS starring Jessica Henwick (GAME OF THRONES, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS and Marvel's IRON FIST) and Benedict Wong (DOCTOR STRANGE, MARCO POLO). Now, in addition to screenwriting, Jo has penned multiple Young Adult novels, including her popular Chase Ryder series. In this interview Ryan and Jo explore how she felt stifled in screenwriting and wanted the full canvas of a novel, why persistence and pushing boundaries in our creativity is essential for success, how you can teach yourself new skills, and much, much, more. You can find Jo: https://www.johoscribe.com/twisted
Mentioned on the Show:
- More writer resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
Join Ryan every Monday to get your writing week kicked off in the right direction. In this episode, Ryan explores the place of writing resolutions, goals, and challenges. If you aren't thinking about your writing goals for 2019, it's not too late. More writing resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in Show:
- Project Entertainment Network: https://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
In this two year anniversary episode, Ryan walks through a step-by-step blueprint for writing a novel in 45 days (or less). He's used this same process to write seven novels of his own. Writing at a prolific pace is not the enemy of quality, and Ryan explains why taking years (or months) to complete a novel may be working against your best efforts. Find Ryan and more writing resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Covers: http://www.goonwrite.com/
- Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
- Subscribe to the show: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/podcast/
- Leave a rating/review (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
Fantasy author A.J. Flowers (AKA: Alyssa Flowers), has written 10+ books in the last couple years, and found a rabid audience for her stories. And she's done it all with a demanding day job. Join Ryan and Alyssa as they discuss why having a day job doesn't have to hold you back as a writer, how Alyssa has used a traditional publishing mindset to create quality work, why good covers matter, how writing the next book is your best marketing, and much more. Find Alyssa and her work at: https://aj-flowers.com/
Mentioned on the Show:
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Free writer resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
- Stay updated on latest shows, Ryan's books, and other cool stuff: https://theprolificwriter.lpages.co/the-prolific-writer-vip-list-newsletter/
So you've finished your manuscript and want to hit publish. But you're low on funds, scratch, the cash. What now? In this episode, Ryan discusses free, cheap, and creative ways to fund your writing habit. Too many writers are wasting money on services they don't need, or paying way too much. Ryan will show you how to create quality work without breaking the bank. You can subscribe to the show and find other resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Resources Mentioned:
- https://medium.com/
- https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- https://prowritingaid.com/
- https://www.autocrit.com/
- https://www.grammarly.com/
- https://pressbooks.com/
- https://vellum.pub/
- https://www.canva.com/
- https://www.draft2digital.com/
- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2995703-the-prolific-writer
Romance author Clare Connelly had little expectation when she published her first book in 2014. After 70 books, half a million downloads, publishing deals, and a growing fanbase, Clare is living her writing dreams. Join Ryan and Clare as they discuss how she writes so many books despite having young children, her process for being a prolific writer, why spending money on ads and other marketing tactics aren't always necessary, and much, much, more. You can find Clare at: http://www.clareconnelly.com/home-1.html
Mentioned in the Show:
- Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- The Prolific Writer merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2995703-the-prolific-writer?store_id=162900
Kenny Sills is not afraid of a fight. He has spent the last twenty years learning the skills of martial arts and is now the owner of a studio focused on teaching children and young adults. While martial arts has taught the finer points of self defense, Kenny has now conquered another important skill... writing a novel. In this episode, Ryan and Kenny discuss how to find great ideas for stories, what he learned from writing his first novel, how pain is a great teacher for writing and creativity, and much more. You can find Kenny and his work at: http://tattooauthor.wixsite.com/tattoo
Mentioned in the Show:
- National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org/
- Support the Show and Project Entertainment Network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Leave a Rating or Review and Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038?mt=2
- Free Writing Resources: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
National Novel Writing Month is about learning how to start and finish your work. How to fight the resistance and get more words on the page. Whether you are participating in this years event, or not, this episode is designed for any aspiring or seasoned novelist. Ryan explores and discusses how NANOWRIMO changed his life, nine tips for rocking NANOWRIMO (or any book), and much more. You can find more writerly resources at: https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Mentioned in the Show:
- Support TPW and Project Entertainment: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org
William Schlichter is an author and teacher who has a passion to inspire the next generation of writers. From his early influence of Star Wars he knew the path of his life was paved... writer, director, or artist. In this interview Ryan and William talk about his award winning screenplays, why this generation is hungry to write, how writing is the best therapy, when you can call yourself a writer, and much more. You can find William at: https://www.bhcpress.com/Author_William_Schlichter.html
Mentioned in Show:
- Books: Stephen King on Writing
- Books: Syd Field Foundations of Screenwriting
- William's personal website: https://sandmenandzombies.com/about-the-author/
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
Prolific writers and podcasters Armand Rosamilia and Jay Wilburn return for an enlightening conversation about collaborative storytelling. Armand and Jay have written hundreds of stories and in the last few years have worked together on four novels. In this episode, Jay and Armand discuss their latest work: Yard Full of Bones. They explore the genesis of the story, how they write a novel together, what to consider in collaborative storytelling, and much more. You can find Yard Full of Bones, and Jay's and Armand's other work on Amazon.
Mentioned in the Show:
- Armand Rosamilia website: https://armandrosamilia.com/
- Jay Wilburn website: http://www.jaywilburn.com/
- Support Project Entertainment Network and their family of podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Ryan's latest Middle Grade novel: Mysterious Pirates of the Pacific (on Amazon).
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch writes in almost every genre. Her 30+ years of writing, editing, and publishing have garnered multiple awards and accolades. Today, Ryan and Kristine explore what it takes to have a long and satisfying professional writing career. In a day when writers are looking for shortcuts, get-rich-quick schemes, and fame and glory from their books, Kristine has a better, tried and true way, of finding a successful and satisfying writing life. Take notes because Kristine has much to say on the subject. You can find Kristine at: https://kriswrites.com/
At a young age, L. Bachman started creating stories and art. This form of expression led to becoming a published author with the stories Maxwell Demon, Human Ouija, and Harvest. She has also been included in several anthologies. Bachman is also a popular cover designer. In this episode, Ryan and L. discuss her early influences in horror and dark fantasy, how to become a better storyteller, why writing is not a get-rick-quick profession, and much much, more. You can find J. Bachman and her work at: https://www.lbachman.com/bio
Prolific Writer Tips:
- Work on your craft.
- Connect with readers on an emotional level.
- Don't bore readers.
- It's okay not to write.
- Make characters believable.
Mentioned in Show:
- Ryan's Books: amazon.com/author/ryanjpelton
- Support the show and our network: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- Need help writing, publishing, and marketing? https://www.theprolificwriter.net/
Anne-Marie Meyer (Amy Meyer) wasn't always a successful romance author. It took multiple attempts, in multiple genres, to find her sweet spot. As they say, the rest is history. Amy and Ryan discuss the importance of choosing the right genre, reader expectation, learning from other writers, and much, much, more. You can find Amy at: http://anne-mariemeyer.com/
Mentioned in Show:
- Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectEntNet
- https://selfpublishingformula.com/courses/
Jacob Airey loved stories from the day his parents bought him The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at the age of 9. From that book spawned a love of reading stories and from that: a love for writing them. Since then, he has written the novel Cacophony: A Tale Of Faith And Fear. In this interview, Ryan and Jacob discuss his early misfortune of a traditional publishing deal gone bad, our fascination with Geek Culture, how to write in multiple genres, and much, much, more. You can find Jacob and his work at: https://jacobairey.blog/
Mentioned in Show:
- Ryan's new middle grade novel: Mysterious Pirates of the Pacific.
- Support the podcast and our network: Patreon.com/ProjectEntNetwork
- Jacob's new book: Cacophony (Amazon.com)
Matthew W. Quinn dreamed of writing since childhood. After getting a degree in journalism, and writing for a local newspaper, things went south. He lost his job, pivoted careers, and yet never gave up the pursuit of living his author dreams. Quinn has penned multiple short stories, a novel, and more on the way. Join Matthew and Ryan as they discuss his writing journey, secrets on writing fast, how to sell books at Cons, bookstores, in person, and much, much, more. Find Matthew W. Quinn at: http://accordingtoquinn.blogspot.com/
Mentioned in Show:
- Half Price Books: https://www.hpb.com/home
- The Prolific Writer Survey:
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXMV3ZC
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? In this episode, Ryan shares his Two Page Publishing Business Plan for shifting from a hobbyist writer to building an empire with your words. Ryan walks through step-by-step the vital questions to ask when starting your publishing business. You can find more writing resources at: https://theprolificwriter.net
Resources mentioned:
- Legal Zoom (https://www.legalzoom.com/)
- Two Page Publishing Business Plan (https://pages.convertkit.com/d5528efcfb/0969c682de)
Questions to Ask (Two Page Biz Plan):
- What kind of books do I sell?
- Who is my ideal reader?
- How will my books help people?
- How much will they cost?
- How will I distribute books to readers?
- What other ways can I make money from my books?
- How will people hear about my books?
- What is my version of success?
- What is my yearly production schedule?
- What obstacles do I have right now?
- How will I solve these problems?
- What other details must I consider?
Anne Perreault grew up moving around the world from Germany to Dubai to Vermont. Despite her family moving multiple times she never gave up the dream of becoming a writer. After raising a family of her own, and working a variety of jobs, Anne is now living her author dreams. Join Ryan and Anne as they discuss her slow beginnings into writing, the importance of community, staying true to your core message, and much, much, more. You can find Anne and her work at: https://intothelightfiction.weebly.com/.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Don't ever give up. Writing is hard, but it matters.
- Don't go it alone. Find a community.
- You have a message to share.
Resources Mentioned:
- Grammarly (https://www.grammarly.com/)
- Calling All Writers! by Chris McKinney (book)
C. S. Johnson is the author of several young adult novels, including sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. Ryan and C.S. explore the pros and cons of genre-hopping, why some Y.A. are too cliche, process, and much more. Johnson currently lives in Atlanta with her family. Find her on Facebook and at: http://www.csjohnson.me.
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Debut author Jay Sigler discusses his first book Train Thoughts. Jay chipped away for years on his morning commute for what would become his first novel. Ryan and Jay discuss the ways Jay bootstrapped his first novel with little knowledge of publishing, the role of a supportive community for finishing your work, early success, and much more. Find Jay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainThoughtsBook/
Sponsor: Subculturecorsets.com ("theprolifcwriter" 10% discount)
Nationally recognized author Maria Dismondy is dedicated to inspiring and empowering children. She has authored seven children’s books, made more than 400 speaking appearances, and is a presenter and publisher. Maria holds an M.A. in education, and served as an elementary school teacher and reading interventionist for ten years before transitioning into her current role as author, blogger and professional speaker. Ryan and Maria explore the uniqueness of writing children's books, thinking like a publisher, and much more. Maria lives in southeast Michigan with her husband, Dave, and their three children. You can reach Maria at: maria@mariadismondy.com or www.mariadismondy.com.
Mentioned Resources:
- Want to get published? RockHousePublishing.com.
- Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/
- Sponsor: subculturecorsets.com Get 10% off "theprolificwriter"
- Secrets of the Ambassadors by J.B. Ryan
Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and The Chicago Tribune, Russell Blake is The NY Times, WSJ, and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of action/adventure, mystery, thriller, and Sci-Fi novels. After sixty books, Russell and Ryan discuss lessons learned on the writing craft, marketing, changing indie landscape, reader expectation, and much, much, more. You can find Blake Russell on Facebook and http://russellblake.com/.
Mentioned in Show:
- Author: Boston Teran
- Author: James Lee Burke
- Book: The Bestseller Code
- Sponsor: Want to get published? Visit: RockHousePublishing.com
- Sponsor: Subculture Corsets and Clothing enter promo code: theprolificwriter for 10% discount
In this episode, Ryan explores the use of pen names. Many voices in the writing community have divergent opinions on the subject. Ryan explains why he uses multiple pen names. What he's learning about "open" pen names. When pen names are necessary, and when they're not. He also discusses some exciting news coming down the line, and much, much, more.
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Rock House Publishing: https://www.rockhousepublishing.com/
- Sponsor: Subculture Corsets & Clothing. Get 10% off by putting "theprolificwriter" at checkout. https://subculturecorsets.com/
Casey Cease is the Founder and CEO of Lucid Books. As an author, pastor, and speaker who has published his own book, Casey knows first-hand the importance of partnering with a team of experts to edit, publish, and market your book. He started Lucid Books ten years ago with the goal of putting together a skilled team passionate to help authors share their vision with the world. Casey is responsible for the vision, leadership and team development, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth planning at Lucid. Ryan and Casey discuss the ins and outs of writing, publishing, and selling books. You can get started publishing your next book at: https://www.lucidbooks.net/
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Prolific writer Joe R. Lansdale, has written novels and stories in many genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense. He has also written for comics as well as "Batman: The Animated Series." As of 2018, he has written 45 novels and published 30 short-story collections along with many chapbooks and comic-book adaptations. He has much to teach us! Many of Joe's stories have won prestigious awards, Joe was inducted into The Texas Literary Hall of Fame, and several of his novels have been adapted to film. Ryan and Joe chat about what it takes to become a successful writer, why writing is a job, and we should treat it as such, why chasing markets is a bad idea, how to write cleaner first drafts, his process for churning out millions of words, and much more. You can get Joe R. Lansdale's latest updates and find his books at: http://www.joerlansdale.com/
He's back! Jake Bible, Mr. Prolific himself, the one who kicked off this podcast in 2016, is back with the writer goods. Jake and Ryan discuss his new book, Four Weeks to Finished, and how he writes a novel a month. Yeah, that's right! Bible also explains why quantity and quality are not enemies, how to prepare yourself to write, tips on editing, how to find ideas for stories, and much more. You can find Jake Bible's books on Amazon, get his latest news, and updates at: https://jakebible.com/
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Alexander Grant, author of the popular King's Lion series leapt into writing and publishing, like many do: passionate, eager, and naive. Grant shares his experiences as he launched his first series into the world. The main point of contention being poor covers. Listen in as Ryan and Alexander discuss the keys to publishing success, the importance of good covers, how to find and work with cover artists, why traveling internationally helps his writing, and much more. You can find Alexander Grant and his books on Amazon.
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Joanna Penn is a prolific writer of bestselling fiction and nonfiction works. In this episode, Ryan and Joanna discuss her new book: The Healthy Writer. One of the most neglected aspects for writers is their mental, emotional, spiritual, and emotional health. Ryan and Joanna discuss the role of health for longevity as writers, how you can manage your workspace for decreasing risk of injury, diet, and much, much, more. You can find Joanna Penn and her works at: https://www.thecreativepenn.com.
Kerry J. Donovan has quietly built a raving fan base across the world. His police procedurals, and action thrillers, are flying off the shelves, with no end in sight. But Kerry's success was not always in slinging words. He spent the bulk of his life traveling as a citizen of the world. Listen in as Ryan explores his rise to success, what he learned traveling and working around the globe, how to write a book people want to read, role of good covers, and much, much, more. You can find Kerry J Donavan on Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, and: http://kerryjdonovan.com/blog
Sponsored by:
The Courier by L.E. Doggett (where books are sold)
Steven K. Smith loved telling stories to his three boys. He had no idea these stories would allow him to become an author. Smith hails from Virginia, and writes middle grade fiction set in his hometown. His Virginia Mysteries allowed him to quit his job and write full time. In this interview, Ryan and Steven discuss the strategy of writing for children, how to get your work in front of kid's and families, why covers matter, why niches and nostalgia are important, and much, much more. You can find Steven K. Smith and his books at: https://myboys3.com/
Show sponsor: https://bahamajanes.com/
Micheal Anderle is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy author who never dreamed of the success come his way. His runaway hit series Kutherian Gambit exceeded his humble expectations to put it lightly. In this episode Ryan and Michael discuss what makes a book worth reading, what are whale readers, myths for beginning writers and publishers, true success, and much, much more. You can find Michael Anderle and his books at: http://kurtherianbooks.com/
Mentioned Sponsor: Bahama Jane's https://bahamajanes.com
Michael Bunker is a prolific Sci-Fi writer living off-off grid in Central Texas. After a successful book on living off grid Bunker tried his hand at fiction. As they say, the rest is history. In this interview Ryan and Michael discuss the ups and downs of indie publishing, why he chooses to live a "plain" or off-grid lifestyle, the best advice for getting your work in front of readers, and much more. You can connect with Michael Bunker and find his books at: https://michaelbunker.com/
In this episode Ryan explores the role of faith in writing. Can Christians and people of faith write only "family friendly" books? Are people of faith supposed to only write for the church? What's the deal with Amish Romance? Listen in, as Ryan gives advice, tips, and direction for any person of faith considering writing books in any genre. You can find Ryan and other writer resources at: https://theprolificwriter.net
Books mentioned:
Created and Creating by William Edgar
Art and the Bible by Francis Shaeffer
Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle
Anna Sabino left the 9-5 on Wall Street to pursue her creative dreams. She not only did it, but wrote a book on how you can do it too. Anna and Ryan explore the balance of creativity and business, why keeping the day job is good, and much, much, more. You can find Anna Sabino and her latest book and resources: annasabino.com
Tim Spykstra is the founder and president of Oceans Ministries. A nonprofit with a mission to bring the Father's love to spiritual and physical orphans in Africa and around the world. Ryan and Tim discuss his entry into writing books and the challenges of breaking into the Christian publishing market. They also discuss how Tim never wanted to write but what he learned despite his resistance. You can find Tim and his books at: http://oceansministries.org/
We're back! In the first episode of 2018, Ryan discusses a writing goal most writers neglect. Instead of agonizing over word counts, books published, newsletter subscribes, fans, or royalties in the bank. Get back to what motivated your writing in the beginning: fun.
David Foster Wallace quote
Ryan sits down with up and coming Hip Hop artist Jovan Mackenzy. They discuss Jovan's tough upbringing and his inspiration for music and art. Why art is one of the better mediums to communicate hard truth, writing process, role of faith in creating art, and much more. Check out Jovan's work at: www.jovanmackenzy.com.
Horror author Chuck Buda revisits the show to share his journey of the last year, from writing full time, to going back to the day job. One thing is for certain the writing dream is still alive as ever. Chuck and Ryan discuss writing with day jobs, why horror writers seem to be well adjusted people, writing conferences, marketing books, why we write, and much, much, more.
Find Chuck's work at: http://chuckbuda.com/
S.D. Smith has lived an interesting life. From growing up in rural West Virginia, to South Africa in the middle of apartheid, and back to West Virginia. Now, Smith writes for children and burst onto the scene with his Green Embers series. In this episode S.D. and Ryan discuss writing for children, cultivating imagination in kid's and adults, marketing without losing your soul, role of faith in writing, and much, much, more. Find S.D. Smith and his work at: https://sdsmith.net/
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Serve and love people through your writing.
- Forming honest relationships is the best form of marketing.
- Don't be artsy, be yourself.
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Lindsay Buroker is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy author who burst on the scene in 2011. Some called it the hay-day of indie publishing and Ebook Revolution. Lindsay hasn't slowed down and has since published 30+ titles. In this episode Ryan and Lindsay discuss her humble beginnings from nonfiction and online marketing to fiction. What are the best forms of marketing for books (you'll be surprised)? What has changed in the indie writing landscape (what has stayed the same)? Her process for writing so many books, and much, much more. You can find Lindsay Buroker at: http://lindsayburoker.com/
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Write what you're excited about.
- Package book like a pro.
- Don't be too precious about your books.
- Writing the next book is your best marketing.
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In this episode Ryan interviews New York Times bestselling and award winning author Jonathan Maberry. Maberry is a genre hopping author writing for young adults and adults. He writes crime thrillers, horror, supernatural, comics, and plays. Not to mention, Jonathan teaches writing, edits anthologies, writes short stories, and writes for TV and film. In this interview Jonathan explores his humble beginnings, why it's never too late to start, his process for creating so much content, and much, much more. Find Jonathan at www.jonathanmaberry.com.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Be relentless!
- Understand the difference between writing and publishing.
- Have fun!
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Must read fiction - Christopher Golden
- Must see TV - Arrow, Stranger Things, Z-Nation
- Must see Movies - Thor
Laura Beers is a first time historical romance author. But not a newbie in the writing craft. She spent much of her life doing technical writing for construction management companies. In this interview, Ryan explores the ups and downs of writing and publishing with Laura. Lessons learned as she sets out into the world of writing and publishing. Be inspired, encouraged, and find practical writing tips for where ever you are in the journey. Find Laura Beers on Facebook: @authorlaurabeers.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Never despair- keep writing.
- Believe in yourself.
- Trust you have a story to share.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
- Fiction- Jennifer Moore
- TV- Arrow
- Film- Wonder Woman
Rachel Aaron burst onto the writing scene with her book 2k to 10k. A book providing tips, tricks, and insight on how to write fast, often, and well. But Aaron was no stranger to the craft of writing. She's been writing and publishing for over ten years, and has garnered much attention, from her SCI-FI and Fantasy novels. Be inspired, equipped, encouraged, and challenged by Rachel with all the writerly advice she provides on the show. You can find Rachel and her work at: RachelAaron.net
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- No writing police. Write what you want.
- Late for 6 months, bad forever (get it right the first time).
- Have fun!
- Writing fast doesn't mean writing poorly.
Mentioned Resources on Show:
- Fiction- Enders Game
- Fiction- Tessa Dare
- Nonfiction- Anatomy of Story by John Truby
- TV- Food Wars
- TV- The Great British Bake Off
- Software- Scrivener
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In our first annual Halloween Special, horror author Phillip Fracassi stops by the show. We discuss all things writing, horror, and favorite scary TV and film. Philip Fracassi is an up and coming horror writer and spent the last 20 years in Hollywood writing scripts and doing other film/TV related jobs. Check out his latest work at: pfracassi.com.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- It's about the work.
- Be true to yourself.
- Writing is hard, it takes time, and takes work.
Things Mentioned in Show:
- Software- Final Draft
- Movies- The Thing
- Movies- Halloween
- Movies- Poltergeist
- TV- Stranger Things
- TV- Mindhunter
- Authors- Laird Barron
- Authors- Josh Malerman
- Authors- Joe Hill
- Authors- Brian Evanson
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In this Greatest Hits episode, Ryan chats with bestselling horror author and podcaster J. Thorn. If you've heard the name you know J. is a team player. He has collaborated on multiple projects and even wrote a book on the subject. While the writing life is an isolating and private affair. Collaboration can unlock a new level of creativity. J. also discusses his humble beginnings as a writer, where ideas for books come from, and how to crank out more words. And, much, much more. You can reach J. Thorn at www.jthorn.net.
Ryan does a Greatest Hits episode with Jake Bible. Jake is a prolific writer who writes a book a month in a variety of genres. You will gain a ton of insight from Jake on the writing craft. Find Jake Bible at: JakeBible.com Support the show on: Patreon.com/ryanjpelton
Thien Doan knows the realities of humble beginnings. Refugee family from Vietnam barely scraping by, influence of drugs in the home, and a spiritual quest beginning in high school causing tension in the family. Despite the turmoil of early life, Dr. Doan found a new calling, a calling to write. Listen in as Thien discusses his victories and failures after writing and publishing his first books. Be encouraged, inspired, and challenged no matter where you're at in the writing journey. Find Thien H. Doan at www.thiendoan.net.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- You need a consistent writing habit.
- Seek internal purpose (not external)- your why?
- Start small, go deep, but dream big.
- Read tons of craft and business books.
- Balance public and private life.
Recommended Resources:
- Fiction- Vince Flynn books
- Non Fiction- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
- Software- Grammarly and Hemingway
- TV/Movie- The Orville and Lonesome Dove
- Podcasts- Petal to the Metal and James Altucher
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In this installment of Micro Monday's, Ryan explores the key ingredient for finishing what you start. This simple element might be what is holding you back from typing: The End and hitting publish.
Monica Bullock never dreamed writing ghost stories would take her so far. From a young age Monica loved reading and writing stories about the supernatural. After ghostwriting a couple bestsellers Monica wanted to go on her own. Never in her wildest imagination could she fathom these stories would allow her husband to retire and live her writing dream. Monica is another testimony of how never giving up and writing what you love can take you wherever you want to go. Find M.L. Bullock on Facebook: Facebook.com/AuthorMLBullock
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Plenty of room for all writers.
- Be true to yourself.
- Keep your chin up.
- Never be scared to experiment in your process and genre.
- Write what you love.
Recommended Resources:
- Fiction- Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead
- Non Fiction- The Mary Kay Way
- Software- Dragon Anywhere
- TV- Stranger Things and Lost
- Monica's books- Gulf Coast Paranormal
- Patreon Page
Rachael Herron dreamed of writing for a living. Chose the typical path of writing degree in college (MFA), worked a day job, and wrote on the side. But after seventeen years of emergency services and writing on the side... everything changed. Rachael was able to leave one job for the work she dreamed about doing as a little girl. Be encouraged, inspired, and challenged as Rachael explains what it's really like to write for a living. You might be surprised. Find Rachael at: http://rachaelherron.com/write/ and on twitter: @rachaelherron
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Find a community. A community near your level.
- Edit as you go. But if you can't finish your rough draft, just write the entire draft, and edit later. Finish what you start!
- Party and reward yourself when you finish a book!
- Don't be scared to fail.
Recommended Resources:
- Fiction- The Marsh Kings Daughter by Karen Dionne
- Fiction- After Time Series
- Non Fiction- Story Engineering by Larry Brooks
- Non Fiction- Emotion Thesaurus
- Software- Scrivener
- Movie- Sense8
- Writing Inspiration- Rachael's Newsletter
In this installment of Micro Monday's Ryan explains one of the most overlooked keys to writer success. A simple idea, yet, one most writers ignore for shortcuts and quick wins.
Sean Platt a fixture in the indie writing community stops by the show. From his breakout serialized dystopian hit Yesterday's Gone with writing partner Dave. How about popular Sci-Fi hits The Beam and Alien Invasion with his other writing partner Johnny? Not to mention their popular show the Self Publishing podcast and growing story studio Sterling and Stone. Despite all the success, books, podcasts, and software innovation, it comes down to one simple truth. The key to indie writing success: Be true to yourself and Write-Publish-Repeat. You can find Sean and his story team at: http://sterlingandstone.net.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Do the work. You have to want to do the work.
- Writing is a journey not an event.
- Invest in yourself.
- Write-Publish-Repeat key to success.
- Be ready. Be prepared.
Recommended Resources:
- Software- Story Shop
- Software- Slack
- Fiction- Lexicon by Max Berry
- Non Fiction- Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday
- Movie- The Invitation
In this installment of Micro Monday's, Ryan explores the five benefits for writing books. You might want to write for money and fame. But maybe, just maybe, there are greater reasons to write and publish.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Authority/Expertise
- Opens Doors of Opportunity
- Scratch Your Creative Itch
- Scratch Your Need to Help/Serve Others
- Legacy
Every writer deals with fear and self doubt. In this episode, Ryan interviews prolific and international bestselling author Joanna Penn. She explains how mindset is what allowed her to leave a suffocating day job and build a writing and publishing empire. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey Joanna will inspire you to go further. But first, you have to deal with what's between your ears. Find Joanna Penn and her work at: TheCreativePenn.com.
Prolific Writer Takeaways:
- Mindset is essential for success.
- You have to write through the fear.
- You can make a living writing. Multiple streams of income.
- Know yourself.
Recommended Resources:
- Software- Scrivener
- Books- Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
- Books- Goals and Dreams by Kathryn Rusch
- Books- The Stand by Stephen King
- Free email course- theprolificwriter.net/free
In this installment of Micro Monday's Ryan discusses the insidious force which stops writers in their tracks... Resistance. What is it? Why does it matter? How to fight it?
Resources Mentioned:
- Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Jackie Dolamore has seen it all. A traditionally published author transitioning to the indie revolution and having no regrets. She wondered if her writing dream would ever take shape while working at Sears. When Jackie determined writing books she had no passion for was the road to death... she made a shift to indie publishing, "I will write the stories I want to write." Jackie's story is full of grit, grind, and never saying, "no." You can find Jackie on FaceBook (Jaclyndolamore) and Amazon: amazon.com/jaclyndolamore.
Writing Tips:
- Don't give up.
- Experiment and learn.
- Stay open to the Voice.
- Have fun!
Resources mentioned:
- Vellum
- Self Editing for Fiction Authors by Browne and King
On this Micro Monday Ryan discusses marketing from a unique angle. How can we get our message into the world? It might not be as difficult as you think. But it will take a massive mindset shift.
Resources mentioned:
- 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly
Boyd Craven is a living example of how you can make it as a writer. From urban farmer to Post-Apoc author making a living slinging his words. But things are never easy in the writing and publishing game. Boyd shares lessons learned in failure and how continually tweaking your writing and publishing process is essential for success. Listen in and be inspired! You can find Boyd at: www.boydcraven.com Resources Mentioned:
- Book: 2K to10K Rachel Aaron
- Book: The Stand Stephen King
- Software: Vellum
- Free Writing Cheat Sheets: https://theprolificwriter.net
Micro Monday's is a new feauture of The Prolific Writer Podcast. Each monday hear a "mini" episode with tips, tricks, and inspiration for writing and the creative life. This week Ryan explores how to find time to write. All the complaints, excuses, and noise in the world. How will we get the work done? Resources mentioned:
- Quote from Jonathan Edwards: Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live (Resolutions #6).
Monica Leonelle is a best selling fiction and non ficiton author. But she wasn't always slinging words and publishing multiple books a year. Her career path took her to a safe and stable corporate software engineering job. While taking the path of least resistance Monica knew she was made for more. Listen in and be inspired by the twists and turns of Monica's story and writing journey. You can find Monica at: http://proseonfire.com
Key Highlights (how to write faster): 1. Keep track of your word counts. 2. Write for twenty five minute bursts and take a break (Pomodoro Technique). 3. Try dictation for more speed.
Resources Mentioned: 1. Write Better Faster- Monica's book on building speed. 2. Dragon Dictate- dictation software (best out there). 3. 5 Day Mini Course- writing hacks to get you unstuck!
Michael La Ronn is the author of over 30 science fiction & fantasy books including the Android X series, Modern Necromancy series, and the Galaxy Mavericks series. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has perfected the art of balancing writing with a full-time job and family, writing 5-7 books per year. You can find him at www.michaellaronn.com.
Resources Mentioned:
- Free email writing hacks course: https://theprolificwriter.net/free
Who doesn't want to write more books? But it takes a particular mindset and practice for it to become reality. What does it take to become a prolific writer? In this episode, Ryan shares ten confessions for moving from just a writer, to a prolific writer. Take your writing to another level when you embrace these mottos of The Prolific Writer Manifesto.
Dean Wesley Smith is a USA Today best selling author with over two hundred novels and short stories. Dean is not new to the writing game and has seen it all. In this interview, Dean unearths the myths of writing and publishing. Things like:
- Writing fast equals poor quality.
- You have to type fast to be a prolific writer.
- Selling books quickly is essential for success.
- You can't make a living writing fiction.
- You have to write to market.
- You have to rewrite your stories.
- And much, much, more.
With humility, humor, and insights from inside the publishing world. Dean offers a ton of helpful advice for taking your writing to the next level. You can find Dean at: http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/ Resources mentioned:
- Writing a Novel in Seven Days
Jim Johnson spends his days technical writing and editing... and by night... transforms into a superhero fiction writer. In this interview, Ryan explores with Jim the keys to finishing what you start. Why do writers live with fear in completing and sharing their work? Jim also gives tons of helpful advice on how to write with a full time day job, family, and other responsibilties. The secret to book marketing, and much, much, more. Jim is an inspiring story of learning to write fast, often, and well. Find Jim at: www.SCRIBEINETI.com.
In this episode, Ryan explores a process for taking your writing and productivity to the next level. Robert A. Heinlein wrote Sci-Fi in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. He believed in five rules for having a successful writing career. Most will ignore this advice, but, the brave who'll follow these principles, will unlock the key for a long and fulfilling writing career.
Book Mentioned: Heinlein's Rules by Dean Wesley Smith
Jason Meuschke is an aspiring novelist who found an important ingredient for his career... writer groups. While writing can be a lonely and isolating art form. Ryan and Jason explore the necessity of accountability and writing with others. Learn why writers need each other along the writer journey. You can follow Jason and his upcoming novel here: https://chiefmyski.wordpress.com/
Andrew Mackay built his storytelling chops in film school after writing screenplays. Andrew left his teaching job in 2016, and already has written six novels, in less than a year. Be challenged, encouraged, and inspired through Andrew's story and his hunger to write fast, often, and well. Among other things, Andrew discusses his process on how to be more creative and write more words, why he writes satire and the power of comedy, importance of writing in series, and much, much, more. Find Andrew at: www.chromevalleybooks.com.
David Martin has written a helpful book on productivity aimed at the indie author. A great temptation for the indie publisher is to write and write never asking why? Martin argues we need to think like publishers. Enjoy this episode where David shares his story of how a shift in thinking changed everything. You can get Productivity for Indie Authors on Amazon. Find David and his work on Amazon or: http://indieauthor.com.
Patti Larsen dreamed of being a writer from a young age. When school, multiple jobs, and life got in the way; the dream almost died. But with a hundred titles published since 2010 her dream of being a writer has come full circle. In this interview you'll find inspiration and encouragement to never give up the writing dream... or whatever you might be called to do. Find Patti and her work at: http://pattilarsen.com/
Barry J. Hutchison has written over eighty children's books for a traditional publisher. In the last couple years he's ventured into the world of adult Sci-Fi in the indie space. Barry loves the freedom of indie publishing and is finding his voice and audience for his new genre. In this episode Ryan and Barry explore the pros and cons of traditional publishing, the freedom of indie publishing, and the keys to transition from children to adult fiction. You can find Barry at: http://barryjhutchison.com/
Chris Fox burst onto the indie writing scene in the last couple years in a big way. Not only has Chris succeeded in writing bestselling Sci-Fi and Horror novels. Chris has a passion to share everything he's learning with the writing community and written nonfiction titles to help writers. In this episode Chris explains the science and necessity of developing a daily writing habit. How writing fast is not opposed to quality. And why habits, tracking word counts, and writing fast enough to enter the "flow" state, are essential for the working author. Find Chris and his work at: www.chrisfoxwrites.com
Brian D. Meeks came to the writing game later in life. After losing a job and moving back to his father's hometown in 2010; he gave writing a shot. After starting a popular blog, jumping into writing mystery novels... team Meeks has grown to a loyal following. In this episode Brian shares a new book project about how to use Amazon Ads. Writers pride themselves on being artists and not marketers. Find encouragement that marketing doesn't need to be scary and overwhelming. Brian is going to inspire, encourage, and help us get our words into the world. Find Brian at: extremelyaverage.com
Horror author Jay Wilburn was born with a genetic kidney disorder. Later in his adult life Jay would feel the weight of a kidney not functioning at full capacity. Fresh off a kidney transplant... Jay takes an honest look at writing, pain, and how to keep on going when your body is breaking down. You will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired when you consider the story and journey of writer Jay Wilburn. You can find Jay and all his musings and work at: www.jaywilburn.com
In this episode, Ryan interviews writer, artist, and creative Josh Spilker. Josh is not satisfied with writing fiction inside the typical literary box. He wants to push the bounds of writing and explore new ways to tell stories. His latest book Taco Jehovah is an example of this experimental style and pushing the bounds of storytelling. During this episode we explore the common wisdom of writing and publishing and why it's not always helpful. Josh explains his background in writing and why he's drawn to outside the box writers. And, we discuss much, much, more. Be encouraged, inspired, and helped in this episode! You can find Josh at http://joshspilker.com/
In this episode, Ryan interviews humor writer H. Claire Taylor best known for her Jessica Christ series. Taylor didn’t always write in the humor/satire space and explains why. The temptation for writers in the modern age is to write only what is supposed to sell
Aaron Hodges is a fantasy writer from New Zealand and living the prolific writer life. In this interview Ryan and Aaron explore the challenge of giving new life to unfinished and cold stories. Aaron spent the first part of his career after university living the typical cubicle life and wanted more
Tracy Cooper Posey is no rookie when it comes to writing. She’s written almost 100 books and writes in a unique genre – Romance Sci-Fi. In this interview Ryan explores with Tracy the myths of traditonal publishing being a viable option to make a living, how to write more books, positives of indie publishing and more
Rick Partlow is a Sci-Fi author who knows the art of endurance. Wrote his first novel in high school, went to college, wrote some more books, got an agent, and now is close to writing full time. Rick sees his work as art and business
Craig Martelle is the essence of a modern prolific writer. A former officer in the Marine Corps, lawyer, and business consultant, turned Sci-Fi writer. Craig spends his post military life banging out thousands of words per day. At the time of our interview he’s written over 28 stories in a few short years
Writers come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ryan interviews Sci-Fi author Robert Kroese who has great advice… be yourself. Kroese hasn’t bought into the trappings of traditonal publishing and is okay with his brand of writing. Despite publishing in the traditional and self-publishing route he’s okay creating art with his own flavor. […] The post Episode #16: Robert Kroese on Being Yourself appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
Zach Bohannon is a popular horror writer with a day job. While Zach B. is working toward ditching the 9-5, we explore how to write in the cracks of your life. Most people do not, and will not write full time, and that’s not always bad. Listen in and hear about Zach’s journey for becoming […] The post Episode #15: Zach Bohannon on Writing with a Day Job appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific cozy mystery author Amanda M. Lee. Amanda is the most prolific writer to date on the show. With over 100 titles in less than six years she is the essence of writing fast, often, and well. But don’t let speed fool you. Her books are written well, and sells […] The post Episode #14: Amanda M. Lee on Writing Two Books a Month appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
In this episode, Ryan chats with bestselling horror author and podcaster J. Thorn. If you’ve heard the name you know J. is a team player. He has collaborated on multiple projects and even wrote a book on the subject. While the writing life is an isolating and private affair. Collaboration can unlock a new level […] The post Episode #13: J. Thorn on Collaboration appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
In this episode, Ryan chats with podcaster, author, and RV’er, Kevin Tumlinson. When Kevin is not driving the family RV around the country, he’s cranking out books, podcasts, and helping authors kick butt. Ryan and Kevin discuss the awesome tool Draft to Digital (D2D). A publishing website dedicated to promoting and sharing books in the […] The post Episode #12: Kevin Tumlinson on Draft to Digital and Writing Habits appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
In this episode, Ryan interviews Wayne Stinnett whose journey to successful author took many twists and turns. Be inspired by Wayne who left day job of truck driver to become a full time author. Wayne discusses his popular Jessie McDermott novels set in Florida and why this state is significant for his writing journey. This […] The post Episode #11: Wayne Stinnett Truck Driver to Successful Author appeared first on Rock House Publishing .
In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific horror author Chuck Buda. Fired from a corporate America job of twenty years. Chuck took the leap of living the writer dream. In the last couple years Chuck has cranked out over twenty works
In this episode, Libbie Hawker tries to convince Ryan why outlining is essential for writing fast and with quality.
Will he be persuaded?
Libbie is an author of over 30 fiction books and explores outlining for speed in her popular non-fiction work Take Off Your Pants
In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific writer and podcaster Armand Rosamilia. Armand has written over 150 stories with no end in sight. In their conversation Armand talks about his humble beginnings, getting an unexpected break writing scripts, the importance of helping other writers, how he cranks out so many words, and much, much, more.
In this episode, Ryan chats with author Mike Duran. Mike is an interesting guy who left the ministry to write novels. He is a hybrid author and writes in a variety of genres: horror, urban fantasy, and nonfiction. During this interview Ryan and Mike discuss knowing yourself.
In this episode, Ryan interviews prolific fiction writer Jake Bible. Jake has written 41 published novels, short stories, movie scripts, and hosts Writing in Suburbia. He writes a novel a month and is one of the most prolific writers today. The episode is packed full of useful writing advice for the aspiring and veteran writer.
In this episode, Ryan explains his techniques, and other prolific writers techniques, on editing, rewriting, and drafting.
It’s a misnomer that editing a work needs to take dozens of rewrites.
Many of the masters of writing fast only write one draft and they're done.
Learn how to edit, rewrite, and draft fast
In this episode, Ryan shares twenty tips for better writing from the master storyteller Stephen King.
On the show Ryan explores excerpts from King’s book “On Writing” and shares how you can write faster, often, and well.
Resources mentioned: Atlantic article On Writing by Stephen King
In this episode, Ryan discusses an article about being prolific. Russell Blake, an indie author, has written 51 books in less than six years. He wrote an article encouraging aspiring authors how to keep doing the work. How to put those words, ideas, and dreams into action. Ryan gives his own spin on the article
In this episode Ryan discusses seven habits for writing fast, often, and well. If you want to be a prolific writer there are patterns, habits, and rhythms essential to make it happen.
No excuses people, you can do it!
Resources: Article by Henri Junttila “7 Habits of Highly Prolific Writers.” Book by Steven Pressfield “War of Art.” Lecture
In this introductory episode Ryan explains writing for the love. If you want to be a prolific writer it can’t be motivated by money, fame, or applause of people. Long lasting writers write for the love and joy of it. He also discusses the faulty myths of prolific writing and other important aspects for writing