Writers, Ink Podcast: Author Brock Swinson Explains How to Defend Your Time and Get the Writing Done

BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing.

J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.

Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript in to your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.

Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse Zach Bohannon as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.

This Week’s Episode

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle & JP Rindfleisch as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including a look at how different generations interact with media (via WattPad.) Then, stick around as Christine chats with author, screenwriter, and podcast host Brock Swinson!

Brock Swinson is an interviewer for Creative Screenwriting and host of the Creative Principles podcast, where he interviews writers, directors, actors, and musicians, such as Aaron Sorkin, Ethan Hawke, and Judd Apatow, about the habits, routines, and methods of a creative life. Brock’s latest book is called Ink By The Barrel: Secrets From Prolific Writers and is available for free on his website. Pick up a copy in audio or digital and help Brock reach his goal of giving away 100,000 copies!