Horrible Writing with Paul Sating
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFollow one writer's journey from a know-nothing fraud to a published writer (he hopes). Every writer has thought, at one point in time or all the time, that their writing is horrible, but Host Paul Sating tells you why you don't suck as much as you think you do. Building a community of empowered writers, one episode at a time.
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Episodes
36 - Motherhood with Lorna Rose
April 29, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBPoet Lorna Rose comes on the show to talk about how becoming a mother changed her writing life. We discuss things like balancing parenthood with the itch to writing, when real life creates other demands. Please check out her work (http:www.lornarose.com) and her Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bigthings2). I'd love the Horrible Writing community to help me launch my own published author career now that "Chasing the Demon" is available for pre-order on Amazon. Order your copy ...
35 - Clever Writing, Not So Much
April 22, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDon't try to outsmart yourself in your writing. Trust me. I'm not as clever as I pretend to believe I think I may be. Also, Chasing the Demon, is available for pre-order on Amazon and I've sold copies ... so that makes me an AUTHOR! Need to change the show tags now!
34 - Dyslexia with Christopher Gronlund
April 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBAuthor Christopher Gronlund joins me to talk about how dyslexia has affected him and his writing. He also shares how he was able to cope with early-life bullying, find a love for reading, and write novels. You won't want to miss this. Are you signed up for my newsletter to get the latest information on my books & audio dramas? Sign up at http://www.paulsating.com & enjoy the No-Spam Guarantee. If you enjoy the show, please review on your favorite podcatcher. Thank you!
33 - A 100 Word Day is Okay
April 08, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBRewarding yourself after staying true to the 3 Ds of writing. Sign up for my newsletter at http://www.paulsating.com so you never miss an update on the books. You will NOT be spammed. I swear it.
32 - Connecting Through Comedy with Thoreau Smiley
April 01, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBComedian, writer, and audio dramatist Thoreau Smily of Attention Hellmart Shoppers joins me to talk about how he connects with people through comedy. He also shares tips, tools, and tactics to writing successful and effective comedy. Sign up for the newsletter at http://www.paulsating.com to get the latest news about the two books. Please leave a rating and review for the show!
31 - Trusting Yourself, Trusting Your Writing
March 25, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MBThis episode, I answer an amazing email from a listener about how I know certain things about my writing. Email me; go to http://www.paulsating.com and use the Contact tab. Sign up for the newsletter while you're there so you don't miss any news about upcoming books and projects. Please leave a Rating and Review for the show on Apple Podcasts.
30 - Being Bipolar with S. Evan Townsend
March 18, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBSpec-fiction author S. Evan Townsend joins me to talk about what it's like to be bipolar and how it affects his writing. You can find him at http://www.sevantownsend.com. Want to be interviewed? Use the Contact tab at http://www.paulsating.com and pitch me! Sign up for the newsletter to be sure not to miss any breaking news about upcoming audio dramas and my novels. If you enjoy this show, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
29 - Get Back in Your Hole
March 11, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBFor writers, when it enough too much? How does doing too much negatively impact and your ability to watch the marketplace? How much are you standing in your own way? Please leave a rating and review for the show if you're enjoying this! And don't forget to sign up for the newsletter for all the scoop on upcoming books and audio drama! Enjoy!
28 - Finding Your Voice Through Anger with Daniel Foytik
March 04, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBHere is the newest Horrible Writing with friend and fellow podcaster/storyteller, Daniel Foytik of The Lift. We chat about anger and darker thoughts. You can find Dan's work at http://www.thewickedlibrary.com and http://www.victoriaslift.com. If you like this show, sign up for Paul's newsletter by going to http://www.paulsating.com and dropping your email. He promises a 'no spam' guarantee!
27 - The Year of Editing
February 25, 2018 09:00 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MBI talk about what happened after I got my manuscript for "Chasing the Demon" back from my editor. Gulp! Sign up for my newsletter at paulsating.com to never miss important news!
26 - Writing Will Not Save You with Kay Kenyon
February 11, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBI met Kay at two writer's conferences last year and was so impressed by her. To be able to get her on the show was an awesome experience for me, and a timely topic too. Are you seeking fulfillment and happiness through writing? I sure am. So you may need to be willing to have your heart broken. You may need to learn to identify when you're life is imbalanced. Kay shares tips for restoring balance, looking for the true you, and answers whether or not the writing struggle gets easier th...
25 - It's Okay to be You
February 04, 2018 09:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this new episode, I talk about my recent experience at a conference and how it led me down a path to analyze (and question) how much I'm willing to invest in my writing. It was an insightful journey and I share it with you in hopes that it helps you prepare when doubt inevitably creeps into your brain. If you enjoy me, consider signing up for my newsletter to stay up-to-date about my books and audio dramas.
24 - Meditation with Susan Kaye Quinn
January 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBYou get to hear me fan-boy as I interview one of my writing idols, Susan Kaye Quinn. Susan comes on to talk about how meditation has changed her writing. Check out her books and other work here. I wouldn't be as far as I am down the path to becoming published if it wasn't for Susan. It was such an honor to interview her! Other resources Susan shared in the interview: Headspace App Brene Brown's "Daring Greatly" Love the show? Please rate & review it! Love ...
23 - The Waiting Game
January 21, 2018 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.64 MBSigh ... I'm still waiting to hear from my editor (as of the recording) ... and it's starting to mess with my problematic ego ... something I discuss in this episode. Sign up for the newsletter if you want to stay up to date with the things I'm doing.
22 - Anxiety with Tim Niederriter
January 14, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode I speak with author Tim Niederriter about how anxiety impacts him and his writing. You can check out Tim's work on his website. I was also interviewed on his show a few months ago and you can here it at Alive After Reading.
21 - New Year, New Me
January 07, 2018 20:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBHappy 2018!!! The first episode of Horrible Writing is all about me sharing the shifting of focus (I hope) toward a positive focus. May this year bring the show to an entirely new level! Thank you for supporting me into the new year! Please leave a 5-star rating and review & help this show grow in 2018. Peace, Paul
20 - Writing As Therapy With Rick Coste
December 17, 2017 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBThe newest Horrible Writing. This time I interview Rick Coste of Modern Audio Drama. We talk about how writing can serve as therapy. It's a fun, open, honest chat! Please rate & review the show on your podcatcher so that author writers can find it and, hopefully, be encouraged through their writing journey. Cheers, Paul
19 - Thickening Your Skin
December 10, 2017 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThere might be more to this 'thick skin' thing than it appears. Please leave a 5-star rating & review if you haven't already. It helps the show be found by others. Check out all my fiction (well, most of it) and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about new stuff coming out, over at http://www.paulsating.com. Until next time ... keep being epic! Cheers, Paul
18 - Make Writing a Priority
December 03, 2017 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis is a no-crutch zone! If you're serious about writing, you have to get serious about how you allow yourself to write. Please leave a 5-star rating & review if you haven't already. It helps the show be found by others. Check out all my fiction (well, most of it) and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about new stuff coming out, over at http://www.paulsating.com. Until next time ... keep being epic! Cheers, Paul
17 - I Got a Book Cover
November 19, 2017 09:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBWhy reaching milestones and markers is critical for your writing habits. Nate Bonilla-Warford of How to Listen to Music in the 22nd Century shares his horrible writing example. And I share a bit of awesome knowledge I heard from the incomparable Joanna Penn. Please leave a 5-star rating & review if you haven't already. It helps the show be found by others. Check out all my fiction (well, most of it) and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about new stuff coming out, ove...
16 - Positive Encouragement with Sarah Werner
November 12, 2017 19:03 - 53 minutes - 42.5 MBAn interview with Sarah Werner, the Creator of Girl in Space. We talk about: - Tips to staying positive - What drives her - Where she draws inspiration from - And Sarah gets very real about her writing life You can also check out my interview on her show here. It's a wonderful interview & Sarah is an absolutely wonderful guest, writer, and creative. Please head over to your podcatcher and leave a 5-star writing and review to help this show grow. Enjoy! Cheers...
15 - I Could Write This Crap!
November 05, 2017 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBAll writers do it. We've all said it. Yet that "great" novel is still sitting on our harddrive, unshared with the world. Why? Please leave a 5-star rating & review if you haven't already. It helps the show be found by others. Check out all my fiction (well, most of it) and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about new stuff coming out, over at http://www.paulsating.com. Until next time ... keep being epic! Paul
14 - Ego with Raul Vega
October 29, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWriters have egos. #Shocker I know. This episode, Raul Vega and I sit down and chat about the creative mind and our precious ego. You can find Raul's incredible show Rose Drive here. Go subscribe! Leave a rating and review, because this show doesn't want to suck any longer. Head over to my website for more of my work & stories. Be epic! Paul
13 - Time Out
October 22, 2017 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this outdated (it was supposed to be released in September) episode, I talk about the benefits of joining a writer's group, switching one when it isn't working for you, and the need to take time away from everything so that we can continue to create. Please leave a 5-star rating & review if you haven't already. It helps the show be found by others. Check out all my fiction (well, most of it) and sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear about new stuff coming out, over at www....
12 - It's Not A Lull
October 15, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBI'm baaaaaaaack ... And, in this episode, I explain where I've been. For more information about me, my lack of qualities, and my other fiction, head over to the website (http://www.paulsating.com).
11 - The Horse is Glue
September 10, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBIf you're writing and you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.
10 - Passion Play
September 03, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBThis time I answer an email from a listener about balancing passions. I also red card Mathew McClean of A Scottish Podcast & experience some equipment problems (not that kind, gutter mind!). Enjoy! Cheers, Paul
9 - Stop Effing Thinking
August 20, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis time around I chat about my recent experience of realizing I'm drawing from the well too deeply! Shout outs to the Audio Drama Production Podcast! If you haven't signed up for the newsletter to stay informed about upcoming stories and the novels & new audio dramas, do so now! Peace, Paul
8 - Don't Envy Creatives
August 13, 2017 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBI get asked, all the time, how I create so much. Some creatives even 'envy' that I can do so much. I warn them not to envy me ... and here's why. Frank discussion about creating and all things mental health -- as it relates to creating. If you want to support the show & my other creations you can find out how at http://www.paulsating.com. Peace, Paul
7 - Writer's Guilt
August 06, 2017 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBI went camping and had a revelation about my personal writing journey ... and it involves guilt! Rogmary contributes a wonderfully candid, raw listener horrible writing sample. Shoutouts to The Lift and Jon Grilz for their assistance on an upcoming short story! Peace, Paul
6 - Where Writing Goes to Die
July 30, 2017 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBCommunity & writing? Oil and water? Is belonging to a 'community' good or bad for your writing goals? There are pros and cons about community but there is a cost to social media that writers need to recognize (if they're serious about their writing goals). Learn what Paul's 10/90 rule is. I talk up both Sarah Werner's and Susan Kaye Quinn's Facebook groups. All the best & I'll see you next week with episode 7. Sign up for my monthly newsletter and never miss the stuff yo...
5 - Keeping Demons at Bay
July 23, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHow much are you writing? How does it feel? Is it great or does it cause problems for you? Are you even aware of the problems it might be causing? In this episode Paul shares how he falls on his face (and is currently falling on his face) when he takes too much on and what you can do to avoid it -- and why you might want to think about it for yourself. You can find the excellent horror anthology The Lift here. Webpage: http://www.paulsating.com/horrible-writing Twitter: @writinghorrib...
4 - On Anxiety's Edge
July 16, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBAs creatives we have ideas about what we want to create all the time. We're flooded by ideas. We see inspiration everywhere. And that can become a problem. In this episode Paul shares one of his struggles in hopes that it helps you. Thanks to Sarah Werner of the Write Now Podcast &, especially, Robert Durham for the first guest 'horrible writing' example! You can join the I Am A Writer Facebook group here. Webpage: http://www.paulsating.com/horrible-writing Twitter: @writinghorrible ...
3 - Shut Up, Shut Up, I Don't Want to Hear Your Mouth
July 05, 2017 22:37 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBDistractions happen. And your writing is your baby. It must be prioritized if you're going to reach your writing goal. Sit down, buckle up, & getting ready for a dose of a message you need to hear. Respect your writing & be epic! Webpage: http://www.paulsating.com/horrible-writing Twitter: @writinghorrible Instagram: @horriblewriting Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paulsating BE EPIC!
2 - Get Hard
July 05, 2017 22:31 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBPaul gives listeners their first challenge in the history of Horrible Writing. Are you up to the challenge? If you are up for it you may find that you can do this writing thing you have on the bucket list! Webpage: http://www.paulsating.com/horrible-writing Twitter: @writinghorrible Instagram: @horriblewriting Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paulsating BE EPIC!
1- Be Epic
July 05, 2017 22:27 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBYour writing sucks? Mine too! Let's suck together! The kick-off episode for the newest, high-impact writing show on the interwebs! Webpage: http://www.paulsating.com/horrible-writing Twitter: @writinghorrible Instagram: @horriblewriting Email: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paulsating BE EPIC!