John Helps You Write Better

In today's episode I want to again point out some reasons why AI is the worst idea possible for your creative effort.

In today's episode I want to talk a little about one-star reviews, the dipsticks who leave them, and what they mean to you as a writer.

In today's episode, let's continue our conversation about what happens when everyone accepts a lower bar than they should.

In today's episode I want to talk a little bit about the cycle of production and the tolerance for poor effort.

Oh boy was this audio a pain to get out. Technical issues abound, but here's some audio for you. I hope you like it.

In today's episode I need to talk to you about goal setting and your effort in reaching those goals.

In today's episode, I want to talk about the garbage that is a third-act handwave. Thanks to Doctor Who for trashing its ending so I had something to talk about.

Due to a weird technical thing I haven't fixed yet, there's no music bed with this week's Chat, which is weird, I know. I'll fix it. But for now, today, let's talk about amateurs, professionals, curs…

Give yourself 5 stars.

I love Andor. I think it's time we talk about how it can help you write better.

I tried watching some TV, then this podcast happened

Today I wrap up the 2-parter on superfans.

Do you know what a superfan is?

And in today's Chat, I talk a lot about: believing yourself, the difference between a pimp and a gatekeeper, knowing when you're done, and why you should eat all your burger and fries.

This one time I went to the circus and years later I do this for a living.

Today seems like a fine day to check in with your expectations.

Have you ever looked at your schedule?

In today's episode, I have some thoughts about shaking up how you approach what you're doing.

In this week's thrilling Writers Chat, I talk about: NaNoWriMo, publishing costs, breaking down stories, editing, and writer nostalgia.

Let me tell you about the time I was interested in some puppets.