2026.09 I Write Prototypes, not Drafts - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is from the Writing Secrets book. While I did collect all the writing secrets, I did not “just” collect them and stuff them into this book. Instead, I cycled, writing forward for more clarification so they make more sense as a book. Then, I edited them. Yes, I practice what I preach. […]
2026.08 Practice is the Point - Johanna Rothman
My podcast this week is from the Writing Secrets book. (I think this is the last secret, but we will see.) Enjoy! Note: If you read these posts in an RSS reader or via my Feedblitz feed, you might not see the player below the heading “The Podcast.” In that case, please either navigate to […]
2026.07 Writing Secrets Introduction - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is from a new book: Nonfiction Writing Secrets: How to Write Better, Finish Faster, and Publish More Often. I had an opportunity to offer an exclusive book in a Storybundle later this spring. Because I use continual planning for my business, I realized I could offer this book. That means I have […]
2026.06 Continual Planning Introduction Part 1 - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is an early part of the Continual Planning book. I thought this was the Introduction when I wrote it. Maybe, maybe not. (Insert laughter here.) The Podcast: The Transcript: This is 60 Seconds of Writing in Public with Johanna Rothman for March 13, 2026, where I read an excerpt of just a […]
2026.05 Planning Miracle Happens Here - Johanna Rothman
The Writing in Public podcast returns! Life, including many travel changes, etc, interrupted my normal schedule. But I'm back and starting a new nonfiction book about continual planning. Enjoy! The Podcast: The Transcript: This is 60 Seconds of Writing in Public with Johanna Rothman for March 6, 2026, where I read an excerpt of just […]
2026.04 More of the Carnival Short Story - Johanna Rothman
I'm so delighted that I have the headspace to continue my podcast. Now that my Kickstarter is done (phew!), I can return to my normal cadence of writing. I finally picked up this short story again, and it's going in a different direction. I find this delightful. (My nonfiction gets sharper when it goes in […]
2026.03 Part of a Carnival Short Story - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is from a carnival short story. Enjoy! And in my never-ending experimentation, I embedded the video itself into this blog post. Before, I had just used the link to the video. We will see how that goes. The Podcast: The Transcript: This is 60 Seconds of Writing in Public with Johanna Rothman […]
2026.02 Part of a Summer Romance Short Story - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is from a short romance story. This part is the meet-cute. The Podcast: The Transcript: This is 60 Seconds of Writing in Public with Johanna Rothman for January 9, 2026, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This is part of a summer romance short […]
2026.01 Part of a Science Fiction Mystery Story - Johanna Rothman
I'm continuing my podcast this year. This week, it's an excerpt from a science fiction mystery short story. Enjoy! The Podcast: The Transcript: This is 60 Seconds of Writing in Public with Johanna Rothman for January 2, 2026, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This is part […]
2025.43 Part of a Science Fiction Mystery Story - Johanna Rothman
This week's podcast is part of a science fiction mystery story. Here's a little behind-the-scenes: I cycle in my fiction, just as I do in my nonfiction. However, my fiction seems to require a whole lot more cycling at the start of the piece, to cement the setting. As I recorded this podcast, I realized […]
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