The Writing Coach

The Writing Coach

Kevin T. Johns, author and writing coach

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.7 (16)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Consistency
38%
Hosting
www.kevintjohns.com

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About This Podcast

Author and writing coach Kevin T. Johns interviews the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work.

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Recent Episodes

S1E226 Where the Night Winds Wail: Sandy Day on Obsession, Grief, and Indie Authorship – The Writing Coach Ep. 226

May 16, 2026 49m

In this episode, Kevin sits down with author Sandy Day to discuss her new Ontario noir novel WHERE THE NIGHT WINDS WAIL, a haunting story inspired by the classic song “The Long Black Veil” and driven…

S1E225 How Linda Garnett Turned Her Debut Gothic Vampire Novel into an Amazon Bestseller – The Writing Coach Ep. 225

May 09, 2026 45m

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, Kevin T. Johns speaks with author Linda Garnett about the release of her debut Gothic vampire novel, Red Falls. Linda shares what it felt like to see the…

Using Story Intelligence to Stay Authentic in the Age of AI with Gabrielle Dolan – The Writing Coach Ep. 224

Apr 28, 2026 45m

Storytelling expert and author Gabrielle Dolan joins writing coach Kevin T. Johns to reveal how writers, coaches, and leaders can use “story intelligence” (and even AI) to communicate with more…

Patty McGee on How to Teach Writing Without Crushing Confidence – The Writing Coach Ep. 223

Apr 20, 2026 41m

Kevin Johns talks with literacy expert Patty McGee about grammar, feedback, revision, voice, and how to help writers grow with more confidence and skill.

S1E222 From Journals to Memoir: How Margot Stornelli Wrote The Big Red Suitcase — The Writing Coach Ep. 222

Mar 11, 2026 36m

Kevin chats with his client Margot Stornelli, a retired librarian who turned a personal journaling project into a full travel memoir, The Big Red Suitcase.

S1E221 Writing, Burnout, and the Long Game: Kevin Tomlinson on Building a Sustainable Author Life with VAs — The Writing Coach Ep. 221

Feb 05, 2026 48m

Author Kevin Tumlinson joins The Writing Coach Podcast to talk burnout, AI, virtual assistants, and how writers can build a sustainable, human-centered author career without doing everything…

S1E220 Book Brush for Authors with Kathleen Sweeney — The Writing Coach Ep. 220

Jan 22, 2026 36m

Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush shares how authors can simplify visual marketing, stay on brand, and choose DIY vs done-for-you support.

S1E219 Amy Suto on Writing for Money, Power, and Creative Freedom — The Writing Coach Ep. 219

Jan 12, 2026 47m

Amy Suto on freelancing, paid newsletters, self-publishing, pricing, AI, and building a writing career with real autonomy—without gatekeepers.

S1E218 6 Books in 2 Years: Anne Kane on Plotting, Productivity, and Motorcycle Romance — The Writing Coach Ep. 218

Jan 01, 2026 31m

Anne Kane returns to The Writing Coach Podcast to share how plotting helped her write faster, publish more books, and build a real writing career—without losing the joy of writing.

S1E217 Gala Russ on How to Stop Doing Things the Hard Way — The Writing Coach Ep. 217

Dec 16, 2025 59m

Author and writing coach Gala Russ joins Kevin T. Johns to discuss community, revision, perfectionism, and why DIY writing doesn’t mean doing it alone.

S1E216 Writing, Resistance, and Neurodiversity with Monica Hay — The Writing Coach Ep. 216

Dec 01, 2025 52m

Writing coach Monica Hay joins writing coach Kevin T. Johns to discuss ADHD, resistance, messy drafts, and why community helps writers finish their books.

S1E215 From Zen Kid to Wiccan Priest: Ivan Richmond on Ritual, Ethics, and the Spiritual Practice of Oneness — The Writing Coach 215

Sep 10, 2025 40m

Join writing coach Kevin T. Johns as he talks with author and Wiccan priest Ivan Richmond about the connection between ritual, flow, and writing. Discover how small daily practices can help you find…

S1E214 Stephen Weinstock on Music, Theater, and Writing — The Writing Coach 214

Feb 02, 2025 41m

In the latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with musician, educator, and author Steve Weinstock.

S1E213 Douglas Vigliotti on Aristotle for Novelists — The Writing Coach 213

Nov 28, 2024 53m

In this The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with author Douglas Vigliotti about his new book, Aristotle for Novelists.

S1E212 Michael Leonard on Religion & Science-Fiction — The Writing Coach 212

Nov 22, 2024 1h 11m

In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you’re a fan of heartfelt and relatable…

S1E211 Sandy Day on Re-Releasing Books — The Writing Coach 211

Nov 17, 2024 33m

In this latest episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my superstar clients, the multi-talented author Sandy Day. If you’re a fan of heartfelt and relatable…

S1E210 Emma Dhesi on the Four Pillars of Author Success — The Writing Coach 210

Nov 12, 2024 40m

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I speak with writing coach Emma Dhesi about journey as a writer and coach, her unique approach to storytelling, and her personal and professional…

S1E209 Rhonda Douglas on Resilient Writing — The Writing Coach 209

Nov 03, 2024 43m

In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I sit down with Rhonda Douglas, a Canadian writer and writing coach who is passionate about helping women and non-binary authors complete their first…

S1E208 Unveiling Author Marketing Secrets with Kimberley Grabas — The Writing Coach 208

Oct 05, 2024 49m

In this episode of The Writing Coach podcast, I speak with Kimberley Grabas, founder of Your Writer Platform and a veteran in the author marketing world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Writing Coach have?

The Writing Coach has published 10 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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The Writing Coach is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.

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