Episodes

Jim Johnson spends his days technical writing and editing... and by night... transforms into a superhero fiction writer. In this interview, Ryan explores with Jim the keys to finishing what you start. Why do writers live with fear in completing and...

In this episode, Ryan explores a process for taking your writing and productivity to the next level. Robert A. Heinlein wrote Sci-Fi in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. He believed in five rules for having a successful writing career. Most will ignore this...

Jason Meuschke is an aspiring novelist who found an important ingredient for his career... writer groups. While writing can be a lonely and isolating art form. Ryan and Jason explore the necessity of accountability and writing with others. Learn why...

Andrew Mackay built his storytelling chops in film school after writing screenplays. Andrew left his teaching job in 2016, and already has written six novels, in less than a year. Be challenged, encouraged, and inspired through Andrew's story and his...

David Martin has written a helpful book on productivity aimed at the indie author. A great temptation for the indie publisher is to write and write never asking why? Martin argues we need to think like publishers. Enjoy this episode where David shares...

Patti Larsen dreamed of being a writer from a young age. When school, multiple jobs, and life got in the way; the dream almost died. But with a hundred titles published since 2010 her dream of being a writer has come full circle. In this interview...

Barry J. Hutchison has written over eighty children's books for a traditional publisher. In the last couple years he's ventured into the world of adult Sci-Fi in the indie space. Barry loves the freedom of indie publishing and is finding his voice and...

Chris Fox burst onto the indie writing scene in the last couple years in a big way. Not only has Chris succeeded in writing bestselling Sci-Fi and Horror novels. Chris has a passion to share everything he's learning with the writing community and...

Brian D. Meeks came to the writing game later in life. After losing a job and moving back to his father's hometown in 2010; he gave writing a shot. After starting a popular blog, jumping into writing mystery novels... team Meeks has grown to a loyal...

Horror author Jay Wilburn was born with a genetic kidney disorder. Later in his adult life Jay would feel the weight of a kidney not functioning at full capacity. Fresh off a kidney transplant... Jay takes an honest look at writing, pain, and how to...

In this episode, Ryan interviews writer, artist, and creative Josh Spilker. Josh is not satisfied with writing fiction inside the typical literary box. He wants to push the bounds of writing and explore new ways to tell stories. His latest book...

In this episode, Ryan interviews humor writer H. Claire Taylor best known for her Jessica Christ series. Taylor didn’t always write in the humor/satire space and explains why. The temptation for writers in the modern age is to write only what is...

Aaron Hodges is a fantasy writer from New Zealand and living the prolific writer life. In this interview Ryan and Aaron explore the challenge of giving new life to unfinished and cold stories. Aaron spent the first part of his career after university...

Tracy Cooper Posey is no rookie when it comes to writing. She’s written almost 100 books and writes in a unique genre – Romance Sci-Fi. In this interview Ryan explores with Tracy the myths of traditonal publishing being a viable option to make a...

Rick Partlow is a Sci-Fi author who knows the art of endurance. Wrote his first novel in high school, went to college, wrote some more books, got an agent, and now is close to writing full time. Rick sees his work as art and business

Craig Martelle is the essence of a modern prolific writer. A former officer in the Marine Corps, lawyer, and business consultant, turned Sci-Fi writer. Craig spends his post military life banging out thousands of words per day. At the time of our...

Writers come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ryan interviews Sci-Fi author Robert Kroese who has great advice… be yourself. Kroese hasn’t bought into the trappings of traditonal publishing and is okay with his brand of writing. Despite...

Zach Bohannon is a popular horror writer with a day job. While Zach B. is working toward ditching the 9-5, we explore how to write in the cracks of your life. Most people do not, and will not write full time, and that’s not always bad. Listen in and...

In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific cozy mystery author Amanda M. Lee. Amanda is the most prolific writer to date on the show. With over 100 titles in less than six years she is the essence of writing fast, often, and well. But don’t let speed...

In this episode, Ryan chats with bestselling horror author and podcaster J. Thorn. If you’ve heard the name you know J. is a team player. He has collaborated on multiple projects and even wrote a book on the subject. While the writing life is an...

In 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...

In this episode, Ryan interviews Wayne Stinnett whose journey to successful author took many twists and turns. Be inspired by Wayne who left day job of truck driver to become a full time author. Wayne discusses his popular Jessie McDermott novels set...

In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific horror author Chuck Buda. Fired from a corporate America job of twenty years. Chuck took the leap of living the writer dream. In the last couple years Chuck has cranked out over twenty works

In this episode, Libbie Hawker tries to convince Ryan why outlining is essential for writing fast and with quality. Will he be persuaded? Libbie is an author of over 30 fiction books and explores outlining for speed in her popular non-fiction work...