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Activated Authors is an online author community centered around principles of healthy productivity, community, and shared knowledge. Founded by international bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and author coach, Daniel Willcocks, the group aims to help authors and creatives of all levels achieve their creative goals and thrive as part of a healthy, positive community.
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![#016: Jon Cronshaw – Embracing the serial, using podcasts to connect with readers, and how stoicism can positively impact your writing life.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12375381/3900f96ddb2b60ba8c58bb82e6b08619_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Jon Cronshaw is the bestselling author of such fiction titles as the ‘Wasteland' series, the ‘Ravenglass Chronicles’, ‘Blind Gambit’, and the non-fiction ’Stop Booking Around’. Jon’s titles span the genres of post-apocalyptic, epic fantasy, GameLit, and more.
As a former freelance features writer, Jon has had work published in local and national newspapers across the UK, including the Metro, Yorkshire Post and the Guardian.
He is also a self-confessed voracious reader, guide dog owner, ex-gamer, and certified geek
In this episode we go deep into:
- How Jon is embracing the serial story format to write larger works
- Jon’s approach to genre-hopping
- Looking at the long-game and knowing what your ‘why’ is
- Using tarot cards to influence your works
- Following your characters, instead of forcing the story
- Using podcasts to create your own accountability
- Creating personal connections with readers
- Using personal experience to write and connect
- Overcoming obstacles as a visually impaired writer
- Dictation and multi-purposing content
- Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Embracing gratitude
- How stoicism can create a healthier look on reviews and approaching your writing
- How to switch off and find a routine that works for you
- Creating a flow state and removing distractions
Jon answers questions from Patrons:
Ian J Middleton: How has your interest in Stoicism impacted on your writing?
Find out more about Jon Cronshaw:
Links from the show:
Ryan Holiday’s ‘Perennial Seller'
Kevin Kelly’s ‘1000 True Fans’
Jon’s UK Indie Author Accountability Group
Special thanks to:
Intro vocals: Persephone Rose
Show theme: Karl Hughes
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Thank you to my patrons:
David Hines
Harley Christensen
Jon Cronshaw
Jenn Mitchell
Innes Richens
Ian J Middleton
PT Hylton
Michael Anderle
Jerry Evanoff
Mark McClure
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