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The Art of Paying AttentionHeath Davis Havlick - Enneagram and Your Unique PersonalityWhen Heath Davis Havlick happened upon the Enneagram, she wasn’t looking for personal transformation. She was happily married, gainfully employed, busily writing and out four or five nights a week at meetings or functions. But the Enneagram hit her like a freight train, because she realized that all her many pleasant endeavors were her Seven personality’s way of hiding from pain – hers and everyone else’s. She started a blog, and then created a couple of audio programs, and then a book. She started to hold workshops in her house and host a monthly EnneaGroup. She became a Riso-H...2025-05-2243 minThe Art of Paying AttentionJulia Quijano - Congruent LeadershipJulia Quijano is a psychology trained leadership expert and the founder of Congruent Leadership. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Julia started her career as an early employee at Salesforce running executive operations for the Chief Revenue Office. Congruent Leadership is a breakthrough executive development firm helping ambitious leaders navigate some of the most challenging moments in company building. Congruent Leadership is changing the game in executive coaching. In this episode, Ryan and Julia explore the "deeper" realities of leadership and life. Mentioned on Show:For more about Julia Quijano and Congruent Leadership, visit www.c...2025-05-1254 minThe Art of Paying AttentionArt Giser - The Power of Spiritual Healing for Life and WorkArt Giser – the creator of Energetic NLP – is a gifted healer, intuitive, NLP trainer, life coach and corporate consultant in leadership and teamwork. With a diverse background, Art has over 39 years experience in and study of NLP, science, psychic development, and energetic and spiritual healing. For eleven years he managed a research lab in reproductive endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School. As an executive coach he who works with some of the world’s largest companies to develop leaders and highly collaborative and high performing teams.Infamous for his innate sense of fun, he created Energet...2025-04-0455 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #025: Dustin Baker on the Priority of HealthIn this episode, Ryan talks with Dustin Baker, the President and Founder of BioPro+. Dustin and his team created the first non-synthetic alternative to HGH - Human Growth Hormone and Peptide Treatments that works FASTER, EASIER, and SAFER.In this inspirational conversation Ryan and Dustin explore the place of health, and when Dustin was losing the game, entrepreneurship, importance of family health, and much more.Mentioned on Show:* Dustin Baker Linkedin* Subscribe to Motivation MondaysGet full access to The Art of Paying Attention at...2025-02-0554 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #023: Don Young on Finding God in Las VegasA successful business leader, Don Young lived the American Dream, but he was a very unhappy person. There was something fundamentally missing from his life, so Don chased stuff. Reputation, physical desires, and everything the material world had to offer. Don reduced himself and everyone in the world to objects. Things whose only purpose was to support his desires and an unjust system, but Don remained a very unhappy person.Ryan and Don talk about his story of faith which is unique and universal. Don’s desire to write and tell his story. It's also a story of...2024-12-2350 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #006: The Human Side of SportsRyan riffs on the human side of sports. Billions of people watch, play, and consume sports of various kinds. Why? Do they really matter? Will they cure cancer? No, but don’t miss the stories woven into the sports we love. Listen in and see what Ryan has to say. Do you agree, disagree, or don’t care? It’s fine, we’re all adults here. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe2023-02-2828 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #006: The Human Side of SportsRyan riffs on the human side of sports. Billions of people watch, play, and consume sports of various kinds. Why? Do they really matter? Will they cure cancer? No, but don’t miss the stories woven into the sports we love. Listen in and see what Ryan has to say. Do you agree, disagree, or don’t care? It’s fine, we’re all adults here. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-2828 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #002: Particulars, Universals, and the Pursuit of WonderIn this episode, Ryan talks about finding truth in the most unexpected places. Why we find universality in the particular stories, experiences, and Truth all around us. Ryan also talks about wonder and why it’s essential to a deep life, and a deep life of art. Mentioned in the Show:* Ryan’s essay: * Abraham Joshua Heschel book: “I Asked for Wonder.”* Rick Rubin book: “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” * “Big” with Tom Hanks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094737/* Subscribe to The Art of Paying Attention ne...2023-01-2627 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTAOPA #002: Particulars, Universals, and the Pursuit of WonderIn this episode, Ryan talks about finding truth in the most unexpected places. Why we find universality in the particular stories, experiences, and Truth all around us. Ryan also talks about wonder and why it’s essential to a deep life, and a deep life of art. Mentioned in the Show:* Ryan’s essay: * Abraham Joshua Heschel book: “I Asked for Wonder.”* Rick Rubin book: “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” * “Big” with Tom Hanks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094737/* Subscribe to The Art of Paying Attention ne...2023-01-2627 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #030: Steve Kidd on Writing BestsellersIn 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 ...2023-01-0555 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #030: Steve Kidd on Writing BestsellersIn 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://www.artofattentionpod.com/All the things: ryanjpelton.com2023-01-0555 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #028: Deborah Smith on Healthy Living for the CreativeDeborah 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/aboutMentioned on the Show:2022-11-2245 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #010: Jason A. Meuschke on Staying the CourseA 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/ ...2021-10-211h 01The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #010: Jason A. Meuschke on Staying the CourseA 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/...2021-10-211h 01The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #009: Rediscovering Play and Hobby in Our WorkIn 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?Mentioned in the Show:Join the newsletter for latest updates (ryanjpelton.com). Check out Ryan's new side project (ETSY Shop).Leave a rating/review on wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Ge...2021-10-1221 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #009: Rediscovering Play and Hobby in Our WorkIn 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? Mentioned in the Show: Join the newsletter for latest updates (ryanjpelton.com). Check out Ryan's new side project (ETSY Shop). Leave a rating/review on wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.ac...2021-10-1221 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #007: Is Creator's Block a Thing?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. Mentioned in the Show:Say hello, and tell us what you're working on. Where are you stuck? hello@ryanjpelton.comJoin the Motivation Monday's newsletter for latest updates and other inspiring content: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/Please leave a rating/review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. ...2021-09-2222 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #007: Is Creator's Block a Thing?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. Mentioned in the Show: Say hello, and tell us what you're working on. Where are you stuck? hello@ryanjpelton.com Join the Motivation Monday's newsletter for latest updates and other inspiring content: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/ Check out Ryan's new shop: https://prolificcreationskc.com/ Please leave a rating/review on whatever pl...2021-09-2222 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #006: Christian Shockley on Reading and Making PoetryIn 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-theologyBook recommendations: My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman, Joy by Christian Wiman, and Mary Oliver's poetry. Blackout Poems with Austin Kleon: https://youtu.be/wKpVgoGr6kEStay updated and join Motivation Monday's: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/ ...2021-09-141h 01
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #006: Christian Shockley on Reading and Making PoetryIn 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 Stay updated and join Motivation Monday's: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/ 2021-09-141h 01The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #004: Jay Wilburn on Writing, Calling, and PainJay 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...2021-08-241h 30
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #004: Jay Wilburn on Writing, Calling, and PainJay 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...2021-08-241h 30The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #003: You're Going to Die - Make Great ArtIn 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. Mentioned in the Show:Val Kilmer documentary Ryan's newsletter and free toolsLeave a rating or review on iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at https://www...2021-08-1828 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #003: You're Going to Die - Make Great ArtIn 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. Mentioned in the Show: Val Kilmer documentary Ryan's newsletter and free tools Leave a rating or review on iTunes. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on...2021-08-1828 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPC #002: 10 Rules of Life for the Prolific CreatorIn 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. Mentioned in the Show:10 Rules for the Prolific Creator (PDF) (ryanjpeton.com/tools)Stay updated and get cool insider goodies by signing up to the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at...2021-08-1128 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPC #002: 10 Rules of Life for the Prolific CreatorIn 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. Mentioned in the Show: 10 Rules for the Prolific Creator (PDF) (ryanjpeton.com/tools) Stay updated and get cool insider goodies by signing up to the newsletter. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator.2021-08-1128 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 116: The End. 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/ Check out Ryan J. Pelton for a new podcast on spirituality, creativity, and culture. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.c...2020-02-221h 36
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 115 - Phillip McCollum on 52 Stories in 52 Weeks 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archi...2020-01-3147 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 114: Jorjeana Marie on Using Improv to Fight Writers Block 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 an...2020-01-1746 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 113: Harvey Stanbrough on 50 Novels in 5 Years 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com...2020-01-1056 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 112: Edgar Swamp on Mixing Up Genres (Halloween Special)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...2019-11-181h 00
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 111: Adam Smith on Writing Christian Pulp Fiction 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 wr...2019-10-1149 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 110: David Waddell on Grace-Driven Writing 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. Yo...2019-09-2746 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 109: Rob Eagar on Wildfire Marketing 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...2019-09-0756 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 022: Andrew Luck on Writing 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the arc...2019-08-2725 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 022: Andrew Luck on WritingRyan 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://www.artofattentionpod.com/Mentioned on the Show:Leave a rating/review on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prolific-writer/id1185387038Check 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-coltsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....2019-08-2725 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 021: The Thread and a Summer Update 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The Art of P...2019-07-0814 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 020: 5 Benefits of Online Courses for Writer's 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creato...2019-06-2531 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 019: 3 Reasons for Writing Fiction 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the...2019-06-1712 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 108: 7 Step Story Structure for Kick-Butt Novels 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/revie...2019-06-1439 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 018: Outline Your Novel Challenge 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Ho...2019-06-1109 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 107: William Turner on the Art of Research for Novels 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 O...2019-06-0842 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 106: Thien Doan with a Live Book Coaching Session 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. Su...2019-05-311h 19
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 017: Write the Book You Can't Write 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2019-05-2813 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 105: J.P. Choquette on Page Turning Thrillers 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/ Mentioned in the show: Join the VIP L...2019-05-241h 01
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 104: Dissecting My First Novel 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 V...2019-05-1742 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 104: Dissecting My First NovelIn 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://www.artofattentionpod.com/Mentioned in the Show:Join the VIP...2019-05-1742 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 103: Lucas Mangum on Reading and Writing Widely 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...2019-05-1057 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Monday Motivation's 015: Will Smith on Overcommitting Yourself 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2019-05-0708 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 102: Shashane Wallace on Sacrificing for Your Work 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 t...2019-05-0337 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 014: Creation Versus Consumption Ratio? 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0111 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 101: Susan Neal on Getting Healthy 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...2019-04-2654 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 100: Ella Barnard on Fighting Perfectionism Ella Barnard is 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...2019-04-191h 01
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 013: Tiger Woods on Writing 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1514 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 099: Rachael Herron on Writing Memoir 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/boo...2019-04-1353 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 098: Aileen Erin on All Things YA 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 mo...2019-04-0556 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 097: Greatest Hits Episode with Joe R. Lansdale *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 in...2019-03-291h 27The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 097: Greatest Hits Episode with Joe R. Lansdale*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 in...2019-03-291h 27
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 012: Everything's on Loan 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s...2019-03-2612 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 011: 5 Advantages for Being a Prolific Writer 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get f...2019-03-1813 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 096: Tim Tigner on Teaching Yourself to Write 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/vi...2019-03-1558 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 010: Know Thy Self Know Thy Season 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator.2019-03-1112 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 095: Catherine Banks on Writing One Million Words in 2019Catherine 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.comMentioned on the Show:The Prolific Writer survey: https://www.surveymonkey.c...2019-03-0851 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 095: Catherine Banks on Writing One Million Words in 2019 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://w...2019-03-0851 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 094: Sarah K.L. Wilson on Rapid ReleasesUSA 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/YXMV3ZCRyan's ne...2019-03-0141 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 094: Sarah K.L. Wilson on Rapid Releases 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/YX...2019-03-0141 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 009: Are You Playing the Short or Long Game? 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the...2019-02-2613 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 008: Completion for 2019 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at...2019-02-1809 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 093: Glen Robins on the Adventure of Writing 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.p...2019-02-1556 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 089: How to Write a Novel Without an Outline? 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 w...2019-01-1838 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 089: How to Write a Novel Without an Outline?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.artofattentionpod.com/Mentioned on the Show:Book: Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley SmithThe 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. H...2019-01-1838 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 001: Writing Goals, Resolutions, and Challenges 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/t...2018-12-3119 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 001: Writing Goals, Resolutions, and ChallengesJoin 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.artofattentionpod.com/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=2Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator.2018-12-3119 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 086: Write a Novel in 45 Days (2 Year Anniversary Show)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/ProjectEntNetCovers: http://www.goonwrite.com/Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overviewSubscribe to t...2018-12-2149 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 086: Write a Novel in 45 Days (2 Year Anniversary Show) 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...2018-12-2149 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 085: A.J. Flowers on the Day Job MythFantasy 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:S...2018-12-1449 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 085: A.J. Flowers on the Day Job Myth 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 S...2018-12-1449 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 084: How Do I Fund My Writing Habit?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/ProjectEntNethttps://prowritingaid.com/https://www.autocrit.com/https://w...2018-12-0154 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 084: How Do I Fund My Writing Habit? 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.a...2018-12-0154 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 077: L. Bachman on Working on Your Craft 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: Wor...2018-09-2856 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 077: L. Bachman on Working on Your CraftAt 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/bioProlific Writer Tips:Work on you...2018-09-2856 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 075: Jacob Airey on Fighting Through a Bad Publishing Deal 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://ja...2018-09-1457 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 075: Jacob Airey on Fighting Through a Bad Publishing DealJacob 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/...2018-09-1457 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 073: How to Start a Writing and Publishing Business? 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...2018-08-3145 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 073: How to Start a Writing and Publishing Business?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.netResources 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?W...2018-08-3145 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 069: Maria Dismondy on Choosing the Right Publishing Path 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: ma...2018-08-0357 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 067: Pen Names, Consolidation, and UpdatesIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at https://www.artofattentionpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See a...2018-07-1351 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 067: Pen Names, Consolidation, and Updates 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get...2018-07-1351 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 062: Joanna Penn on Becoming a Healthy WriterJoanna 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....2018-05-0457 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 062: Joanna Penn on Becoming a Healthy Writer 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. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives an...2018-05-0459 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 057: Can Christians Only Write Amish Romance Novels?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.netBooks mentioned:Created and Creating by William EdgarArt and the Bible by Francis ShaefferWalking on Water by Madeleine...2018-03-0246 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 057: Can Christians Only Write Amish Romance Novels?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...2018-03-0249 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 012: Kevin Tumlinson on Draft to Digital and Writing HabitsIn 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 . Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the...2017-02-121h 23The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 012: Kevin Tumlinson on Draft to Digital and Writing HabitsIn 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 .Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Get full a...2017-02-121h 21
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 07: Mike Duran on Know Thy Self 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. Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The Art of...2017-01-0854 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 07: Mike Duran on Know Thy SelfIn 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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-01-0853 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 04: 20 Tips for Better Writing Stephen King 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to The...2016-12-2041 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 04: 20 Tips for Better Writing Stephen KingIn 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....2016-12-2039 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 03: Russell Blake Reflects on 51 Books 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-prolific-creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. G...2016-12-1548 minThe Art of Paying AttentionTPW 03: Russell Blake Reflects on 51 BooksIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-12-1547 min