Shows
The Art of Paying AttentionResilience, Empowerment, and Magic with John KippenIn this episode, Ryan J. Pelton interviews magician and empowerment coach John Kippen. John’s 12 + year journey of recovering from the trauma of having his face paralyzed after brain tumor removal surgery, has allowed him to triumph over adversity. John uses the stories and lessons from his journey to inspire audiences in his speaking and magic performances. Many clients can be heard saying, “If John can do it, so can I!” * John Kippen: https://www.johnkippen.com/* Newsletter: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter * Biz/Ministry Coaching/Mentoring: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/coaching...
2025-10-2048 min
The Art of Paying AttentionThinking Like a Pilot with Bobby DuttonIn this episode of The Art of Paying Attention, host Ryan J. Pelton introduces Bobby Dutton, a licensed commercial pilot and event entrepreneur. The conversation explores the importance of paying attention in our lives, the joy that Bobby brings to his work, and the value of creativity and personal development.* Get coaching Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-0142 min
The Art of Paying AttentionRock Your Retirement with Elizabeth Zelinka ParsonsIn this episode of 'The Art of Paying Attention', host Ryan J. Pelton engages in a conversation with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, an expert in thriving during retirement. They discuss the importance of leveraging skills and experiences to create a fulfilling retirement, emphasizing that this phase of life should not be about slowing down but rather about stepping up and making the most of the second half of life.Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.encoraco.com/team/elizabeth-zelinka-parsons/ Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1252 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 Mondays Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton...
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/subscribe
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 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 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 01
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 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 min
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 01
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 30
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 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 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 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/subscribe
2019-05-0111 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/subscribe
2019-04-1514 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 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 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 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 Motivation Monday's 007: The One Dirty Secret for Writing 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 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 conte...
2019-02-1309 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 092: Lynne Hinton on the Healing Power of Writing 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: h...
2019-02-0840 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 006: Writing Motivation from Tom Brady 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.lpag...
2019-02-0515 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 091: Brinton Woodall on Overcoming Obstacles for the Writing Dream 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...
2019-02-0135 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 005: The One About Language 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/ Mentioned on 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 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.
2019-01-2911 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 090: Ruth Amos on Just Do It! 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/ Mentioned in the Show: Support the Show: https://www.patreon.co...
2019-01-2559 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 004: What Are You Doing Between 8-12? 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com...
2019-01-2214 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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 003: Nobody Cares About Your Writing Career 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/ Sign up for The Proli...
2019-01-1714 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 088: Jim Heskett on Writing Smart Thrillers 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 Yo...
2019-01-1246 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW Motivation Monday's 002: What Will It Take in 2019? 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekl...
2019-01-0710 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 087: Jo Ho on Persistence and Pushing Boundaries 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 nove...
2019-01-041h 08
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 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 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 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 083: Clare Connelly on 0 to 70 Books in 4 Years 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/Pr...
2018-11-1753 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 082: Kenny Sills on Finding Your Next Story Idea 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...
2018-11-1147 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 081: Special Edition- How to Dominate National Novel Writing Month? 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 Mo...
2018-11-0246 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 080: William Schlichter on Inspiring the Next Generation of Writers 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 Bo...
2018-10-191h 01
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 079: Armand Rosamilia and Jay Wilburn on Collaborative Storytelling 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...
2018-10-121h 02
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 078: Kristine Kathryn Rusch on Creating a Long and Satisfying Writing Career 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://kris...
2018-10-051h 08
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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 076: Amy Meyer on Choosing the Right Genre 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/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plu...
2018-09-211h 06
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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 074: Matthew W. Quinn on Selling Books in Person 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 P...
2018-09-0742 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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 072: Anne Perreault on Staying True to Your Message 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...
2018-08-2449 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 071: C.S. Johnson on Genre Hopping and Loving It 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. Sponsor: SubcultureCorsets.com ("theprolificwriter" for 10% discount) Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives a...
2018-08-171h 04
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 070: Jay Sigler on Bootstrapping Your First Novel 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) Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.co...
2018-08-1044 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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 068: Russell Blake on Lessons Learned After 60+ Books 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 Cl...
2018-07-201h 12
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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 066: Casey Cease on Partnership Publishing 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...
2018-06-2258 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 065: Joe R. Lansdale on Do the Work 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...
2018-06-081h 26
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 064: Jake Bible on Four Weeks to a Finished Novel 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/ Show sponsored by: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (ht...
2018-05-251h 02
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 063: Alexander Grant and the Power of Good Covers 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. Sponsored by: Subculture Corsets & Clothing: https://subculturecorsets.com/ ...
2018-05-1848 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 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 061: Kerry J Donovan on Writing Action Thrillers 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...
2018-04-271h 16
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 060: Steven K. Smith on Middle Grade FictionSteven 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/
2018-04-131h 09
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 059: Michael Anderle on Writing Books People Want to ReadMicheal 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 Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus c...
2018-03-301h 10
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 23
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 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 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 min