Become A Writer Today

You don't have to write a novel or a 60,000-word magnum opus to become an author. Successful recipe books can earn authors a healthy paycheque and build a brand in a way that's just not possible through other forms of media.Sean McCormack is the head vet for Tails, a pet food company that provides personalised dog food in the United Kingdom and France. He's also the co-author of The Happy Dog CookBook, a recipe book for dogs.In this interview McCormack explains: Why he co-wrote a recipe book for dog The value of writing ideas down in a book as opposed to an interview or video What it took to produce the first draft in just a few weeks How he road-tested the recipes inside of The Happy Dog CookBook How a business can build its brand through publishing a bookAnd lots moreI start by asking Sean to explain what Tails do and why they decided to publish a cookbook for dogs with Sean.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show ple

One of my goals on Become a Writer Today is to help you earn more money from writing.Creating courses and offering coaching is a great way of getting paid. You can easily turn a non-fiction book into a course.Selling courses and coaching packages is a little bit trickier though. Believe me, I've made a lot of mistakes!Many writers feel uncomfortable with asking for the sale. I know I did when I first started selling courses online.Laura Philips is a British entrepreneur who runs Love to Launch. Her business coaches students and clients how to create, launch and sell online courses, products and services. In this interview, she explains: How to launch a product or service to it feels effortless How to align your creative passion with what readers and customers want What a non-fiction writer should consider before their next launch  How to avoid overwhelm and still find time for your creative work... or time offAnd lots moreI started by asking Laura to describe how she helps online entrepreneurs launch cou

PaperTrue provides copyediting and proofreading services to writers, entrepreneurs and academics. Based in India, the company employs over 100 editors and works with writers, academics, entrepreneurs and executives around the world.In this interview, CEO Neha Vaidya explains: Why every writer should work with an editor How to prepare your story, screenplay or book for an editor How much editing and proofreading costs What to expect from your editorAnd lots moreI started by asking Neha to explain a little more about how PaperTrue helps writers.Further readingThis Is Working--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Michal Korzonek is the co-founder of Journal Smarter. Living in the UK with his partner and co-founder Silvia Barros, he teaches clients and students how to use journaling for cultivating habits and  focusing on their goals.In this interview, he explains: How writers and creatives can use journaling to find more ideas How to cultivate a journaling habit if you don't have one The tools he uses...and why analogue is sometimes best How journaling encourages creative and clear thinkingFurther reading How to Start a Journaling Habit Today Journal Writing for Intelligent People: The Ultimate GuideAnd lots moreI started by asking Michal what he wants to achieve with Journal Smarter.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Daniel Bordovsky is a Czech-born independent musician and composer. His instrumental music has been featured in over 2,000 projects including the US National Parks project. He also recently collaborated with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.This year, Bordovsky is on track to earn over $300,000, up from $50,000 when he began working independently two years ago.Although not a writer, in the traditional sense, his approach to creative work should inform anyone who wants to earn a living from stories, books and other creative projects. Why every creative should give away their best work for free, at least at first What it takes to build a network with influencers online How he balances business with creative projects The importance of finding time for your artAnd lots moreAttention writers!Would you like  a free book from a Masterclass teacher? Check out my Masterclass review for more details.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please lea

Joshua Jay is an award-winning magician and the author of popular books like several popular books including Magic: The Complete Course. He's also the founder of Vanishing Inc. one the largest magic retailers in the United States.I recently caught up with Jay, and in this interview, he explains: How writing and publishing books helped grow his business The role of suspense and surprise in any creative work How he balances business and creative projects Why we should prepare for the next recession today (and how to do it)And lots moreAttention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

How can you unlock creative thinking? What would it take to think like Leonardo da Vinci?One man with answers to those questions is New York Time best-selling author Michael Gelb.Michael is the author of over a dozen books about creativity, innovation and leadership, including the best-seller How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci.His latest book is called The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World.Prior to its release, I caught up with Michael. In this interview, he explains:Why every creative and business owner should give something backHow you can think like Leonard da VinciWhere he gets ideas for his booksHow you can unlock creative thinkingHow side-pursuits, like Tai-Chi and Qigong inform his creative processAnd lots moreAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker tool you can use?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the sho

Louise Dean is a British novelist, the author of four published works including Becoming Strangers, This Human Season, The Idea of Love and The Old Romantic.Becoming Strangers was long-listed for the Man Booker prize while The Old Romanic was an Oprah book of the week. Dean also teaches aspiring novelist how to write fiction and secure book deals via the Novelry.In this interview, she explains:The one skill every writer must learn (this applies to fiction and non-fiction)Why 90 days is the perfect amount of time for first draftsHow she approaches writing and businessWhat it's like when your works becomes an Oprah book of the weekHer radical approach to fighting writer's blockAnd much more.Attention Writers!Would you improve your writing skills? This article explains to top online writing courses available online today and includes details about Louise Dean's course.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a rev

Pascal Gambardella, who holds a PhD, is an author and lecturer specialising in creative thinking. Over the years, he has taught students how to become more prolific and how to overcome problems like writer's block.In this interview, Pascal explains: How he encourages prolific writing The questions you should ask yourself at the start of any writing project Why every writer should trigger a creative state and how to do it What his writing routine looks likeAnd lots moreResourcesHow to Write a JournalAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Timothy Sykes is a blogger, a millionaire day trader, teacher and now philanthropist through his charity Karmagawa.Sykes teaches students how to trade penny stocks. He has built a business around his controversial approach using blogging, content and social media marketing.Sykes is also the author of An American Hedge Fund: How I Made $2 Million as a Stock Operator & Created a Hedge Fund.In this interview, Sykes explains: How he uses content marketing to build his business and promote his charity What it takes to stand out on social media today How he deals with online critics Why storytelling is every entrepreneur and creative professional's secret weaponAnd lots moreAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJC

Not every author writes a book to earn more money. Some authors have a message they want to share with the world.Scott Moorehead is one such writer.He is the  co-author of Build A Culture of Good: Unleash Results by Letting Your Employees Bring Their Soul to Work.In this book, Moorehead and his co-authors Ryan McCarty and Marshall Goldsmith make a case for promoting philanthropy in the workplace.In this interview Moorehead explains  Why he choose to write a book about philanthropy in the first place How he came up with the big idea behind this book His take on most business books today The reason why he cut the last six chapters from his bookI started by asking Scott to give some background information about his business before getting into his reasons for writing Build a Culture of Good.And lots more.Further ReadingThe Runner’s Guide to Better WritingAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: h

Max Marlow studied screenwriting in Goldsmiths in London, graduating in 2017. He wrote several 30-page scripts only to face rejection from film and television agents who wouldn't accept unsolicited materials. Then, Marlow started sharing his writings on Instagram.In this interview, he explains: Why every writer can use Instagram to connect with readers How he uses Instagram photos as a means of conquering writer's block What it takes to tell stories on this social media network How he ended up being mentored by Han Solo director Ron HowardAnd lots moreResourcesThe Best Online Writing CoursesAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker tool you can use?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Abidemi Sanusi is a former human rights worker and now writer. Her book, Eyo, was shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Based in London, she's also an SEO consultant and coach. In this podcast episode she explains: Why every writer should learn to write for the web How to balance writing fiction and nonfiction What's working in SEO today for writers and authors How she balances creative and analytical work Why she still writes fictionAnd lots moreAttention writers! What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsThanks for listening!

Canadian writer Scott Young learnt the entire MIT computer science curriculum in just one year, travelled around the world for 12-months without speaking english and has taught himself creative skills like drawing portraits.In his new book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, he's condensed what he and others have discovered about learning hard skills fast.I recently caught up with Scott and in this interview, he reveals: Why he decided to write a book about ultra-learning How he approaches writing, research and self-editing What new writers should do if they want to acquire skills like copywriting The essential role of critical feedback for writers What his writing and ideal early morning routine looks likeAnd lots moreAttention writers!What's the best grammar checker of 2019?  Find out in my guide and get a discount on your tool of choice.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the

In 2011, Garrain Jones was 40 pounds overweight and living out of his car in California. Today, he runs a seven-figure coaching business, has spoken in 32 countries and is about to release his new book *Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life*.Jones's journey from the backseat of his car to the stage started with studying how successful entrepreneurs spend their day. He was surprised to find they often rise between 04.30 and 06.30.In this interview, Jones explains: How to Create Your Panda Power Hour What he learnt after studying how successful entrepreneurs operate His process for writing his book Change Your Mindset, Change Your LifeAnd lots more.I started by asking Jones to tell me about how he got from living out of his car to running a seven figure coaching and speaking business.Attention writers:Would you like a discount for grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please

Have you ever faced an insurmountable barrier?If so, a Finnish idea may help you solve that problem. Sisu is a concept that means strength of will, determination, perseverance. It’s kind of like stoicism.Finnish author Joanna Nylund delves into this concept in her book Sisu: The Finish Art of Courage, which was published in 2018.I recently had the chance to catch up with Joanna and in this interview, she explains: What exactly Sisu is and why it's so useful How this Finish concept can help become a better entrepreneur, writer or author Her process for writing the book Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage Why she uses so many visual elements in her book How photography informs her writing and creative workI started by asking Joanna how she went about explaining a finish concept outside of her native country.ResourcesSisuAttention writers:Would you like a discount for grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the

Ryan Moran is the founder of Capitalism, Freedom Fast Lane and the author of an upcoming book called 12 Months to One Million.He has also helped over 300 entrepreneurs launch and grow seven figure businesses on places like Amazon by encouraging them to ask and answer three simple questions that guides them through these stages.In this interview, Moran explains: The three questions every entrepreneur (and author) should ask themselves before launching a product or selling book Why he wrote a book even though it's not necessarily the fastest way to build a business What his writing process looks like Why he teaches his ideas in different media, from books to podcasts to videos How he manages his time as an author, entrepreneur and coachAnd lots more.I started by asking Ryan about the background behind his business Capitalism.com and why he decided to write a book in the first place. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave

Have you ever looked at the blank page and found yourself out of ideas?Or perhaps you’re wondering, "Do I have writer’s block?"Don’t worry.Almost every writer has asked themselves how they’ll produce something from nothing.Even famous writers are vulnerable to the paralyzing effects of writer’s block.In this episode, I explain what writer's block is and how you can conquer it once and for all.Resources:How to Beat Writer’s Block: 36 Surefire Strategies for 2019 (A Definitive Guide)Yes You Can Write! 101 Proven Writing Prompts that Will Help You Find Creative Ideas Faster for Your Journal, Blogging, Writing Your Book and More Discover How To Conquer Writer's Block For Good In Just 7 DaysAttention writers:Would you like a discount for a grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter

Professor Michael A. Roberto teaches leadership, business strategy and managerial decision-making at Bryant University in Rhode Island as well as for the Great Courses.He's also the author of several best-selling books.In his latest work, Unlocking Creativity, this New York Times best-selling proposes six mindsets that can help entrepreneurs and business leaders unlock creative thinking.Michael and I talk about: How he tests his ideas for articles and books like Unlocking Creativity Why he's a morning person... and how this helps his writing routine How he balances lecturing with writing nonfiction articles and books What students want from courses based on booksAnd lots more.Attention writers:Would you like a discount for a grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me on Twitter @BryanJCollinsTha

Would you like to write nonfiction articles that get thousands if not millions of views?If so, meet Jeff Hayden.He's a nonfiction writer and author I've admired for some time.Jeff has written thousands of popular articles for Inc.com over the years. He also recently published The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to WinIn this interview with Jeff, we talk about: Why goals don't always work (and what you should do instead) What his research process for articles and books looks like How he writes viral articles on Inc.com His method for handling articles that get lots of views... and ones that don'tAnd lots moreResourcesJeff Haden on IncThe Motivation Myth by Jeff HadenAttention writers:Would you like a discount for a grammar checker? If so, check out my ProWritingAid review.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show please leave a review on Apple. And if you have any questions you can find me