Best Dan Johnston | Author Podcasts (2024)

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The Necessity of Creativity with Kyro Dean 47:40

5h ago47:40

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Have you ever wondered why lacking a creative outlet can sometimes lead to a bad day? As humans, creativity is what has helped us advance through time, and it will continue to help us move forward. Join me and Kyro as we discuss how writing became her creative outlet and how it can increase your quaity of life in many ways. SHOW NOTES: Find out mor…

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The Importance of Structure in Writing with Jon McBrine 58:57

1d ago58:57

58:57

Whether you thrive on it during your writing, or just enjoy it as a reader, structure in writing and formatting leads to better books and better reading. Join Jon and me as we discuss the importance of structure not only for him, but for all authors in the publishing game.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jon and his books at https://jonmcbrine.com/ho…

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Keto Tips, Myths, and Inspiration for ENFPs and INFPs 33:06

11d ago33:06

33:06

Building on our previous podcast discussion about keto, today I want to debunk some common myths surrounding this diet. Drawing from both personal experience and scientific research, I'll offer practical tips and advice to support you on your journey towards creating the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Hopefully this episode will serv…

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The Benefits of Ketos for ENFPs and INFPs 24:25

10d ago24:25

24:25

“In a healthy body, a healthy mind” - we’ve all heard this saying, and I have to say, it is undoubtedly accurate. If you're working towards improving your life, your mental health, and overall well-being, you really have to pay attention to treating your body properly, and a healthy diet is an important element of it. So in today’s episode I would …

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AI, Zombie Robots & Why ENFP Will Thrive In This Utopian Future 34:00

8d ago34:00

34:00

What does the future hold for us? Well, if you're in the mood to ponder some big questions and engage in a bit of philosophy, then you're more than welcome to join me today! Here's a little spoiler: if you're an ENFP or INFP type, consider yourself fortunate! You're wired to be empathetic, caring, and authentic—in a world increasingly dominated by …

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Successful Kickstarter Book Launches with Amber Toro 46:07

9d ago46:07

46:07

Hoping to reach your readers directly and make a decent chunk of change from it? Kickstarter has broken out as a new way to get your book to your audience! Join Amber and me as we discuss how she leveraged Kickstarter to launch her debut novel, Umbra, and what she learned about setting up successful campaigns. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Amber …

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Bringing A World Into Reality with Andrew Johnston 45:47

16d ago45:47

45:47

Bringing the reader into your world is an important part of being a fantasy author. But sometimes, we need to bring a little bit of our world into the fantasy world's reality. Join me and Andrew as we discuss how he combined his complex world with the realities of neurodiversity to create an inclusive and incredible experience for readers. SHOW NOT…

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Andrew Huberman, ENFPs and Authenticity, ADHD Tips, Producing an Audiobook 33:23

17d ago33:23

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I share some thoughts on Andrew Huberman and why being authentic and honest is a much better way to live. I also share about my experience learning to narrate a book and produce the audiobook for The ENFP Calling. Yes, it's coming! If you want to attend the ENFP Unleashed Coaching and Community Call I mentioned, here is the link to the "Try Me Out"…

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ENFP Sales Tips - Career and Entrepreneur Advice #askdan 41:21

26d ago41:21

41:21

That is true, finding prospects for your business is not easy and awakens all sorts of anxious associations and fears: 'What if they reject my project/idea? What if clients won’t be happy with the product? What if this, and what if that... I better work on the planning a bit more and then maybe, at some point, when I am ready…' When I was 23 years …

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Write What Is Best for You to Succeed with Candice Yamnitz 45:25

29d ago45:25

45:25

Sometimes we may feel self conscious that what we believe in and who we are might be off putting to our readers, but it's those unique traits and beliefs that can help us to succeed and find the right readers. Join me and Candice as we discuss her writing journey and how she writes what is best for her beliefs and situation to find success. SHOW NO…

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How to Maximize Your Time with JC Youngstrom 52:38

1M ago52:38

52:38

Something we all could use more of as authors is the same thing that keeps us from doing more each day. Time. What if you could find more of it? Join JC Youngstrom and me as we talk about time maximation and prioritization strategies that will help you get more done each day and week.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about JC and her upcoming books at: http…

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There Isn't Enough Cold Water to Make Me Hot 14:31

1M ago14:31

14:31

Perhaps many of you have experienced that moment of inner dialogue where you find yourself trying to compromise, opting for the 'safe' and 'rational' approach. You may feel it's not exactly what you want, but it seems sustainable and the right thing to do! But is it really? In today's episode, I would like to challenge this belief, explaining why t…

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Dating Advice For ENFPs 18:32

1M ago18:32

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“You are not a wife/ husband material” - this phrase was uttered during our latest group coaching session with ENFP Unleashed members. Pretty uncomfortable comment, isn’t it? However it inspired me to record this episode about relationship and dating, which is undoubtedly awesome. Believe it or not, there were times when I myself was single. So, le…

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There's Light At The End Of The Tunnel 26:41

1M ago26:41

26:41

We've all been there, in that state of paralyzing fear before taking an important step towards change. If you find yourself in that state now, first things first, it's OKAY to feel that way. Secondly, it's definitely worth listening to this episode. I promise, it will take at least a bit of the anxiety that eats you up, because hey, you're not alon…

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Tips For Entrepreneur Minded Authors with Joanna Penn 49:50

1M ago49:50

49:50

Every author has a different approach to their writing, as well as to the business aspects of their strategy. Join Joanna Penn, host of The Creative Penn podcast, and me, as we discuss her learnings from over 15 years in the publishing industry and what changes you can make to mindset and strategy. We talk about prioritization, decision-making, and…

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Pulling Your Readers into the World with Brady Hunsaker 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

There's not much better than being yanked into the world of the book you are reading. It's no wonder it can be one of the most fun parts of the writing experience. Join Brady and me as we talk about how he focuses on pulling his readers into the world of his fantasy series.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Brady and his upcoming books at https://brady…

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Ep. 108 Poetry, Passion, and Multi-Threaded Publishing with Waterfall Adams 52:06

2M ago52:06

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Don't put your eggs in one basket' is an excellent idiom to describe Waterfall's incredible spread of passion and business mind set. Join me and Waterfall as we discuss her passions and decisions around publishing in multiple genres of writing and how that helps her move towards her goals and success. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Waterfall and h…

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The Importance of Self with B.A. McRae 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Our lives are a constant rushing from one thing to the next, but sometimes we need to slow down, appreciate the moment, and refill our creative energies with a little celebration. Join B.A. and me as we talk about her thoughts on the importance of self with our writing. SHOW NOTES: Find oure more about B.A. and her books at the links below. https:/…

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Recognizing Self-Worth and the Importance of Your Story with Amy Standage 48:19

3M ago48:19

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Sometimes that hardest part of writing is arguing with the doubtful voices in your head. Yet you are writing the story for a reason, and someone needs to hear that story. Join me and Amy as we talk about recognizing your self-worth and the importance of your story, a positive narrative to being an author.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Amy and her b…

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Teaching Emotional Health to Kids with Matt Guzman 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Are you hoping to change the world with your writing? Or perhaps teach some important lessons or skills through your fiction? Join Matt Guzman and I as we talk about his passion for teaching about emotional health and how he writes it into his middle grade books. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about Matt Guzman and his books/socials at: https://authorma…

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What gets better with time or training, or what is just part of being an ENFP? 25:56

3M ago25:56

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An interesting episode looking at some of the things we can improve with time and other things that really are part of our personality and who we are. Have you ever wondered what my voice would sound like when spoken through text on a page, like I don't know, in a book? Well today is your lucky day. The ENFP Calling is out now and doesn't suck. You…

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Leveraging Passion to Complete Writing with Jake Lynch 46:21

3M ago46:21

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Completing projects in life is hard enough, but many of us also hope to just write 'the end' for our books. It doesn't have to be difficult! Join Jake and me as we discuss his passion and insipiration for his story and how it drove him to finally write those blessed two words on his unexpected book inspiriation.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jake a…

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Winning In Authoring with Mindset with Lynn Lipinksi 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

When confronted with challenges, we as the authors have the decision to stop, or press onward and perservere through them. Sometimes it's about just making that decision. Sometimes, it takes a bit more than that. Join Lynn Lipinski and me as we delve into how mindset can press. you through the hard times in authoring. SHOW NOTES: Find More Informat…

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An ENFP New Year's Episode 21:31

4M ago21:31

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Happy New Year everyone :) If you'd like my help making 2024 the best year yet, the two ways I'd suggest this month are: -Reading The ENFP Calling- I just received this from an ENFP who spent her New Year's on a Volcano in Guatemala: "By the way, Dan, congratulations on the book. I read it in two days and think it's a masterpiece. I've shared some …

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Increasing My Price To $20,000 - Lessons For Fellow Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Freelancers 45:12

4M ago45:12

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I was hesitant to record this episode because I don't usually discuss my pricing and these parts of my business so openly. I'm sharing this episode because a few people encouraged me to, and because I think there is a lot of valuable information for people selling services AND for anyone looking to hire a coach. Including things like red flags a "c…

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The Publishing Learning Curve with Jill Shoyer 51:26

4M ago51:26

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From challenging confrontations to successful communication. Non-fiction is a thriving genre for many authors. Join Jill and me as we discuss her book, Conquer Sticky Situations, as well as her learnings from publishing non-fiction for the first time.SHOW NOTES:Find out more about Jill and her book at https://www.expeditionhr.com/conquer-sticky-sit…

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Crafting a Fantasy World for Ten Years with Tim Facciola 58:31

5M ago58:31

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Sometimes the stories in our heads are so big that they take quite some time to get down in writing. But what happens if that spans nearly a decade? Join Tim and me as we dive into the journey of writing his fantasy story over the course of ten years and discuss the challenges and learnings from the experience. SHOW NOTES: Find out more about TIm a…

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Meet Tecey, an Incredibly Inspiring Woman & Entrepreneur (Rwanda Interview) 1:34:47

5M ago1:34:47

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While spending some weeks in Kigali, Rwanda I had the privilege of meeting many inspiring entrepreneurs and artists. Tecey is of them and she has, might I say, one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard. So naturally, we had to record it. I hope you find her as inspiring and entertaining as I did. Her business is Kigali Soul. You can find i…

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Fear as a Parasite, ENFP Productivity, and Gluten 50:13

5M ago50:13

50:13

This episode explores a few themes, all connected to being at your best and being able to contribute your gifts to the world. Today is the last day to join The Free Freelancer. The next class will likely happen in 2025. You can learn more about it here: https://dreamsaroundtheworld.com/the-free-freelancer/…

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A Reflection on Co-Authoring with L. Blaise Hues 52:17

5M ago52:17

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Have you ever wanted to pair up and co-author a book or series with another author but you aren't sure about what it would be like? Well L. Blaise Hues and I did that work so we can solve that mystery for you! Join us as we reflect on our co-authoring experience, the goods, the bads and the sideways. SHOW NOTES:Buy The Kids of Cybercity full triloy…

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Perfecting Your Writing Technique with Nicholas Williams 47:21

5M ago47:21

47:21

Writing craft is something all authors need to develop more and more over time. But how do you know where to look when there are hundreds of resources for writing craft improvement? Join me and Nicholas as we discuss his resources and experience in improving his writing technique. SHOW NOTES: Find more information about Nicholas at: https://www.nwi…

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Intuition vs Feeling for INFJs, The ENFP False Existential Crisis 19:31

5M ago19:31

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On this episode I share two ideas and distinctions to think about. I think you'll find it rather interesting.By Dan Johnston

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The Art of Genre Swapping with Otto Schafer 50:10

5M ago50:10

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Many authors are too afraid to take the leap of writing in more than once genre. Fom new pen names to different email lists, it can feel overwhelming. For Otto, he made the decision to keep that all the same. Join us as we discuss his strategy and learnings in switiching of YA fantasy to Comedic Horror and the pros and cons with his experience. SHO…

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Creative Strategies for Writing Fantasy Stories with R.M. McDermott 42:18

5M ago42:18

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After sustaining a TBI (traumatic brain injury) R.M. McDermott had to devise more creative and 'out of the box' ways to get her stories from mind to paper. Whether you are a new author looking for different strategies to get your book done, or you are seeking more methods to write, join Rory and me as we discuss the various ways she's found work fo…

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Why Making Things Easy is a Must For Us ENFPs 23:06

6M ago23:06

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I'm back after a summer vacation...working non-stop to write and publish The ENFP Calling! Now I'm making words into the microphone again. Today is about designing your life to be easy...and why you should do that. If you want to check out my book, which really doesn't suck, you can do so here: https://books2read.com/enfp…

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Perservering with Writing Through the Challenges of Life with KJ Burrage 47:47

6M ago47:47

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When life doesn't deal you the best hand of cards, it can be challenging to keep writing, to keep creating stories for those who love to enjoy them. But challenges can sometimes lead to the most beautiful moments of our lives, and our writing. Join me and KJ as we discuss how she perservered and continued writing even after the tragic loss of her p…

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