John Helps You Write Better
John Helps You Write Better is your all-in-one better-than-college help and advice in writing and publishing your books. It's all about giving you the career as a successful author you've always dreamed of.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 300
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Warcraft and Writing, part 2
In today's episode, I keep talking about the worst warlock in an MMO and how it parallels your writing journey
Warcraft and Writing, part 1
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the parallels between my not-so-great MMO playing and you working towards your publishing goals.
Answering "Where do I start?" part 3
In today's episode, I conclude the three-part answer to "Where do I start?"
BONUS!! What are people looking for in your first pages?
In this BONUS episode, I want to talk to you about what you need to do in your first few pages, no matter what you're writing.
Answering "where do I start" part 2
In today's episode, I continue to answer the question "Where do I start?"
Answering "Where do I start", part 1
In today's episode, I answer the question "Where do I start?" which a lot of writers ask me and I feel like I don't answer clearly enough. Until now.
Are you "professional" ?
In today's episode I want to talk to you about how loaded and vague the word "professional is and how you need to kick it out of your thinking as a writer.
The help goes where the help needs to go
In today's episode I want to talk to you about what exactly the help you ask for from an editor looks like and how it works.
Asking for help makes a difference
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about asking for help with your work.
Why you don't need Nano part 2
In today's episode, I continue to point out reasons why you need to yeet NaNo to the curb.
Why you don't need NaNoWriMo, part 1
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about ditching NaNo for good.
Please put your ego down a little. It's getting in the way.
In today's episode I want to remind you that you need to be open to all kinds of feedback - even the stuff that says you're maybe not as good as you think you are.
WORKSHOP AUDIO - What you need to know about Publishing
This past weekend I spoke at the virtual Story Valley Writing Conference. Here's the audio from the Sunday workshop and Q&A all about publishing.
WORKSHOP AUDIO! How to Build Characters
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to speak at the Story Valley virtual Writing Conference. Here is the audio from Saturday's panel on building characters.
Who's a good writer?
In today's episode, I want to ask you to look at your definition of "good" when you talk about someone being a "good writer."
A challenge for those of you about to publish traditionally
In today's episode, I'm issuing a challenge to any author about to publish their work traditionally and go out on submission.
What to do when your expectations aren't met
In today's episode, I want to tell you about the road construction that isn't happening and how that can mean something to your writing.
The Writers Chat for 7.30
In this week's Writers Chat, it's 13 answers for 13 questions, including how to start a horror story, when you have enough beta readers, and how to prove that you're a good writer.
What to look for in a writing community or writing space
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the groups you join when you're a writer.
Don't rush to your end goal
In today's episode, I want to talk to you about why you shouldn't rush to fame you're expecting as an author.