What 2025 taught me about writing

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Key Topics & Timestamps:

[00:00:00] — Holiday greetings & intro[00:01:20] — Lessons learned on outlining, pantsing, and finding your process[00:05:22] — “Because that happened, then this happened” method for propelling story[00:11:10] — Learning from Haruki Murakami: art vs. logic in storytelling[00:12:46] — James Patterson’s writing routine and overcoming burnout[00:15:21] — Embracing continual writing & making it a joyful habit[00:21:18] — Outlining as a creative sharpening stone[00:22:26] — Advice for nonfiction writers and integrating writing with life[00:24:02] — Why looking for blessings is key to winning at life[00:25:18] — Call to action: share what you’ve learned, support Kevin’s booksLooking for honest, practical writing advice and indie publishing inspiration? Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes! 🔔

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