As a writing coach, one of the questions I'm most often asked is, “How long does it take to write a book?” It’s a simple enough question, but answering it demands taking into account a number of variables.

In episode #125 of The Writing Coach podcast, I cover the four key variables involved in determining exactly how long it takes to write a book, and then we dive into every writer’s favourite topic . . . MATH!

I kid, I kid. The math in the episode is fairly minimal; by punching some variables into our equation, we are able to determine an answer regarding how long it takes to write the average book.

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In episode #124 of The Writing Coach podcast, we explore multiple techniques for filling in gaps in your in your plot. You’ll learn:

• How a manuscript doesn’t need to be written in chronological order
• Why macro-level story structure is always key
• How to use “why don’t they?” questions
• The huge impact moving objects from one character to another can have
• And much more!

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In episode #123 of The Writing Coach podcast, we tackle a topic many writers are familiar with: self-doubt. You'll learn:

• Why writers are especially prone to self-doubt (and what to do about it)
• Which Steven Pressfield book is most applicable to this topic (it's not the one you are thinking of!)
• What Marie Foreleo can teach you about dealing with criticism and haters
• The mindset advice James Altucher gives regarding how to find success
• And much more!

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In episode 122, writing coach Kevin T. Johns shares what he has been up to since his last podcast episode, including:

• Why he spent his November NOT participating in NaNoWriMo
• Why community is a beautiful thing
• The exact moment he realized he had COVID
• Why he gave away a $500 program for free
• And much more!

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