Whom should you be writing for? Most of us are writing either for ourselves or for our readers--when we might just be better off doing both.
Jun 15
S18:E11: How to Write Mythic Fiction: 7 Practices to Reconnect With the Lost Art of Mythmaking
When we talk about mythic fiction, it's easy to assume mythic stories are created through familiar ingredients: archetypes, symbolism, old myths, epic structure. But I don't think that's where mythic storytelling begins. In this post/podcast, I explore seven practices and mindset ... Show More
23m 52s
Jun 1
S18:E10: How to Write Mythic Fiction: Stop Borrowing Old Myths and Start Creating New Ones
What makes a story feel truly mythic? Many writers assume mythic fiction comes from borrowing archetypes, retelling old myths, or layering symbolic imagery into a story. While there is immense value in studying mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and archetypal storytelling traditi ... Show More
26m 7s
May 18
S18:E09: Thoughts on How the Marketplace Is Shaping the Stories We Tell
For most of human history, stories were not primarily viewed as commercial products to be sold. Story functioned first as myth, meaning-making, entertainment, cultural memory, and a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us. But in today's marketplace-driven culture, ... Show More
27m 12s
Dec 2021
How To Find The Time To Write And Make The Most Of Your Writing Time With Joanna Penn
Our publishing, marketing and author business tasks are important — but at the end of the day, it all comes down to writing. We are authors. We are writers. So as we head toward a new year, how can you find the time to write? How can you make the most of your writing time? In the ... Show More
49m 42s
Apr 2022
302 - How to Become a Writer - Part 1
Is impostor syndrome holding you back from becoming the writer you're meant to be? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, you'll learn how to shake those newbie writer nerves and get your butt in the chair. No matter what your age, experience level, or training, you can absolutely beco ... Show More
18m 4s