Give yourself 5 stars.

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

I tried watching some TV, then this podcast happened

Today I wrap up the 2-parter on superfans.

Do you know what a superfan is?

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

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

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

Have you ever looked at your schedule?

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

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

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

In today's episode I have a few things to say about all the different divides we have about how to write a story. This one goes to some places. Strap in.

Here today for you I have a question that didn't make this week's Chat - how do you handle characters moving so frequently from place to place? (Hint: it's not as complicated as some people make it)

In today's episode I have a few things to say about how we get better as writers.

In this week's Chat, I talk about publishing via blogpost, trusting yourself creatively, writing while depressed, how much of an asshole I used to be, and a few horror movies to help you write better

Hey, can we talk about how you describe stuff?

NOTE: this one is a little on the long side (1 hr, 40ish minutes), but I think this is going to help you if you're the sort of writer who has plenty of reasons to tell the world why you're having trouble why you're not good enough. Here's how to get better.

In today's episode I talk a lot about what it means to be good enough, why I don't want to be an agent, how to market things, why no one should care about speed, and whether or not there's a muse. This is a good episode. You'll like it.

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about time. This episode is particularly good for people who often think they're not writing fast enough or doing enough or that they need to be doing more in less time in order to be "good enough."

In today's episode, I talk about resistance, fear, and how you're good enough to do more than exhaust yourself.

In today's episode I talk about the action economy and how it's just not for big climaxes.

In today's episode, I want to talk about how you define what's "good" from wasn't.

Here are 5 things you might be doing in your work and what to do about them.

In today's chat, I talk about believing in yourself, starting over, being in first person, bokeh, beta readers, ARC readers, throwing a hissy fit on social media, and being very busy.

In today's episode, let's talk about focus.

Let's put words to our fears and see what that does for our creativity.

We wrap up our series on art and audience by looking at how exactly we build this audience we wanted.

Time to talk about part 4 of our series, where we set up our own terms of service.

Here's part 3 in our on-going series about art and the audience.

This week on the Chat I talk about protests, publishing faults, beating Amazon, believing in yourself, fighting overthinking, and the fact that the 1980s are historical fiction.

Continuing our series on developing relationships with the reader through our art, here's part 2 where I'm talking about the importance of common ground.

It's time to dive into art a little deeper than before.

In today's episode, let me ask you what your work weighs.

I promise that you're wrong about being bad at marketing.

Another day, another pointless binary debate in the Writing space...

In today's Chat - the Stream Deck crashes, I talk about agents, foreshadowing, and writers who don't finish their work.

Today I want to talk about the myth of the starving artist.

So, you want to know a few things about newsletters?

Two things about this episode:It's a surprise interruption to the regular content scheduleI'm not sure anyone reads the show notes.

You know all those things you're afraid of? Have you thought about talking through them?POWERED BY DESCRIPT. (For podcast creating as easy as making a text document, use Descript)

Today, let's tackle the idea that we're bad at something ... especially when we're not really bad at it. POWERED BY DESCRIPT. (For the best podcast recording and editing experience - as easily as editing a text file, use Descript)

So ... how about we just answer 1 question? It's a big one. I think you're going to like it. POWERED BY DESCRIPT - For all your podcast needs from production to editing and recording, try Descript. As easy as editing text, you can create a podcast.

If you're looking for even more writing advice and help putting your stories out into the world, can I interest you in a little Patreon goodness? http://patreon.com/johnhelpsyouwritebetter

I had a conversation last week about writing being hard. Here's why that's okay. And here's my challenge to you - keep doing it.

In today's podcast, I want to talk about writing rituals. Do you have one? Is it helping?

Your reader continues to be smart. And you don't need to try so hard to impress them. POWERED BY DESCRIPT

In today's episode, I've got a few words that don't need to be in your manuscript. POWERED BY DESCRIPT - Use the best software in the world to make recording and editing your podcast as easy as writing a note on your phone.