Create with Jonathan Baldie

In this episode I discuss fiction writing with Steve Bivans, an author who has published books across many different genres. Steve and I had a lot to say about every stage of the fiction writing process from start end. If you’re thinking of writing a novel, or if you’re stuck with writer’s block and need some tips, then there’s a huge amount of value for you to extract from this discussion. Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevebivans Steve's Amazon page: http://author.to/SteveBivans...

This is a reading of a post I wrote for my email newsletter, called "Untying Your Knots". You can read the original post here: https://www.jonbaldie.com/posts/untying-your-knots/

In this episode I explain some of Carl Jung's most fundamental theories, and how they relate to both personal development and story writing. Recommended reading: Jung: The Key Ideas (https://geni.us/9oeasP) by Ruth Snowden.

This is mostly me trying out podcasting for the first time, so I'm still finding my feet when it comes to speaking for long periods of time. Please bear with me! Book writing process: Spend time researching and writing notes Create a detailed outline using your research Draft - write, write, write! Self-edits - take breaks, stay objective Cover design - hire a pro Audio? I'm using ACX Links: My first book, The 24 Laws of Storytelling (http://geni.us/D5S8) Me on Twitter, @jonbaldie...