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The Writer's Journey with Michael La Ronn

Join Michael La Ronn as he documents his personal journey from nobody to bestselling science fiction & fantasy author. Eavesdrop on the secret life of a working writer who publishes 10-12 books per year.

Arts Writing Fantasy Books
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
163
Years Active
2018 - 2021
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The Show's Over, But Here's How to Keep in Touch

The Show's Over, But Here's How to Keep in Touch

The Writer's Journey Podcast is now finished, but that doesn't mean we can't keep in touch!

Continue my journey with me through my Indie Author Confidential book series: http://www.authorlevelup.com/…

00:01:30  |   Thu 15 Apr 2021
Ep 161: The End of the Journey

Ep 161: The End of the Journey

In the final episode of The Writer’s Journey, I discuss how grateful I am for your support, how much this show has meant to me, and what’s next for me in my career.

THANK YOU for listening to me for …

00:27:41  |   Thu 08 Apr 2021
Ep 160: The Ingredients for Happiness in the Writing Life (Part 2)

Ep 160: The Ingredients for Happiness in the Writing Life (Part 2)

In this episode, I discuss recent thoughts about what it means to be happy as a writer.

Check out The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell: https://geni.us/HNjbs (PAID link)

You can listen to pa…

00:39:32  |   Thu 01 Apr 2021
Ep 159: The Conquest of Happiness, Part 1

Ep 159: The Conquest of Happiness, Part 1

In this episode, I discuss recent thoughts about happiness and how I have fundamentally changed how I view the writing life.

Check out The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell: https://geni.us/H…

00:31:53  |   Thu 25 Mar 2021
Ep 158: Walking Through the Valley

Ep 158: Walking Through the Valley

In this episode, I discuss:

1:00 Announcements:

  • I’m being published in the May/June edition of Writer’s Digest
  • I’m speaking at this year’s annual Writer’s Digest Conference in NYC: https://writersd…
00:31:58  |   Thu 18 Mar 2021
Ep 157: Deepfakes for Authors

Ep 157: Deepfakes for Authors

In this episode, I discuss a disturbing video online that shows the progress of how deepfakes, and it might not be all bad for authors.

1:00 Announcements:

00:41:33  |   Thu 11 Mar 2021
Ep 156: Liminality (Encore)

Ep 156: Liminality (Encore)

In this episode (which is a greatest hit from 2019), I discuss a concept I discovered called “liminality”, and why it describes my entire life.

You can listen to past episodes of the show at http://w…

00:16:42  |   Wed 03 Mar 2021
Ep 155: New Week, New Challenge

Ep 155: New Week, New Challenge

In this episode, I discuss my craziest challenge yet and how I'm preparing for it. 

0:58 Announcements:

00:22:42  |   Thu 25 Feb 2021
Ep 154: How to Master Yourself (and the Universe)

Ep 154: How to Master Yourself (and the Universe)

In this episode, I discuss:

Announcements: N/A

1:18 Wins for the Week: My newest novel cover is done, and the edits are back from editor #1 and off to editor #2.

2:36 Lesson Learned This Week: How th…

00:30:24  |   Thu 18 Feb 2021
Ep 153: Editing Your Book into Nirvana, Using Data & Analytics

Ep 153: Editing Your Book into Nirvana, Using Data & Analytics

In this episode, I discuss:

Announcements:

Wins for the Week: See topic.

Lesson Learned This Week: See topic.

Idea of the We…

00:59:35  |   Thu 11 Feb 2021
Ep 152: The Book Cover Design Conundrum

Ep 152: The Book Cover Design Conundrum

In this episode, I discuss: How I recently needed to find a cover designer and had a difficult time. I discuss my thoughts on an alarming trend I'm seeing among cover designers and how we may be on t…

00:25:22  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
Ep 151: Addicted to Progress

Ep 151: Addicted to Progress

In this episode, I discuss:

1:00 Announcements:

00:28:44  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
Ep 150: Your Writing, Your Way

Ep 150: Your Writing, Your Way

In this episode, I discuss:

Announcements:

00:33:36  |   Thu 21 Jan 2021
Ep 149: The Art of Being Unproductive

Ep 149: The Art of Being Unproductive

In this episode, I discuss:

1:30 Announcements:

00:31:14  |   Thu 14 Jan 2021
Ep 148: The Writing Apps of the Future

Ep 148: The Writing Apps of the Future

In this episode, I discuss:

Announcements: N/A

2:00 Wins for the Week: Finally bought a standing desk

5:00 Lesson Learned This Week: Sometimes we go through writing slumps, and it’s okay.

7:12 Idea o…

00:31:23  |   Thu 07 Jan 2021
Ep 147: Half a Novel in One Week

Ep 147: Half a Novel in One Week

In this week’s episode I talk about my new challenge: dictating my newest novel on an exercise bike, into the dark, one in draft! Did I crash and burn, fall off my bike and cry, or did I accomplish s…

00:29:26  |   Thu 31 Dec 2020
Ep 146: Amnesia Mode=Off & Researching My New Series (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 8)

Ep 146: Amnesia Mode=Off & Researching My New Series (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 8)

In this episode, I discuss:

1:01 Announcements:

00:51:42  |   Thu 24 Dec 2020
Ep 145: The Most Insane Challenge I've Done Yet (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 7)

Ep 145: The Most Insane Challenge I've Done Yet (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 7)

In this episode, I discuss:

1:00 Announcements: Don’t forget to grab the Indie Author Confidential series Vol 1-3: http://www.authorlevelup.com/confidential

1:25 Wins for the Week: I started dictatin…

00:22:31  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
Ep 144: Hunched Over But Still Crushing It (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 6)

Ep 144: Hunched Over But Still Crushing It (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 6)

In this episode, I discuss:

Announcements:

00:13:02  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
Ep 143: Shrinking and Expanding (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 5)

Ep 143: Shrinking and Expanding (Amnesia Mode Diaries, Week 5)

In this episode, I discuss:

1:10 Announcements:

3…

00:26:17  |   Thu 03 Dec 2020
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