Exit Plan: Writer

• EP06: A Writing Life at Sea – with Paul Trammell

  A story about leaving everything and building a writing life on board a sailboat. In this episode I interview author and sailor Paul Trammell to talk about creativity, solitude, writing routines, and how he’s built a multi-stream writing life from the sea.Mentioned in this episode:​Paul Trammell’s website and books​Dream Chasers and Eccentrics podcast​Offshore Sailing and Cruising podcast​Paul’s books The Gold Box, Until They Bury Me, and On a Belt of Foaming SeasKeywords: writing routine, author productivity, writing on a sailboat, how to write on the road, self-publishing tips, distraction-free writing, AI and writing, author life, sailing author, writing podcast, creative process. You can find me over on Substack or write me at [email protected]

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• EP05: Clarifying My Book Premise – A Writing Life in Progress

  In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on my current work-in-progress and share what I’m writing, messy draft and all. You’ll hear about the beginner mistakes I’ve made, what I’m learning about plotting with two protagonists, and how it feels to let others read an unfinished manuscript.I also dig into the potential benefits (and pitfalls) of working with an editor early in the process and what you should have in mind. Plus, I share a personal update on my ongoing experiment: building a sustainable, long-term writing life.If you’ve ever wrestled with your book or felt stuck between inspiration and execution, this episode is for you. It’s part reflection, part behind-the-scenes, and a reminder that clarity is a process.🟡 Want to build your own writing life with more intention?Subscribe to Exit Plan: Writer—my newsletter for writers who are in it for the long haul: https://exitplanwriter.substack.comAnd as always you can email me at [email protected]

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• EP04: Why You’re Not Finishing Your Novel — with Penelope Trunk

  In this episode I talk to my old writing coach Penelope Trunk about why I’m not finishing my novel - and why you might not be either. If you’ve ever wanted to eavesdrop on an editor/writer conversation, this is it. We unpack my 50.000 ”non-words”, the trouble with editing yourself and why building a writing desk doesn’t count as writing (even if it’s gorgeous). Penelope, in her famously blunt and brilliant style, calls me out on procrastination disguised as productivity, explains why writing groups often fail, and reminds me that writing is not planning — it’s writing. If you’re overthinking your plot, waiting for the perfect moment, or secretly hoping your book will write itself… this one is for you. Mentioned: Anna Karenina (a lot), The Midnight Library, Big Mouth, sailing, Scrivener (don’t) and Maxwell Perkins. Find Penelope’s work at https://penelopetrunk.com Subscribe to her newsletter: https://penelopetrunk.substack.com And as always you can email me at [email protected]

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• EP03: Creating Space to Write and the Myth of Hard Work – With Silke Krieger Genckel

  In this episode, Silke Krieger Genckel and I explore what it really takes to claim time for creativity—especially as mothers, writers, and women conditioned to put others first. We talk about guilt, identity, the myth of hard work, and the quiet courage it takes to take yourself seriously as a writer. Silke is embodying the Practical Magic life and I hope she inspires you as much as she inspired me. 👉 Follow the show for more honest conversations about creativity, writing, and life—and share this episode with a fellow writer who needs to hear it.✍️ You can find more of Silke’s beautiful work on her Substack here: https://silkekriegergenckel.substack.comFollow me on instagram @exitplanwriter Connect on Substack : https://Exitplanwriter.substack.com Or email my direct at [email protected]

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• EP02: Business of Writing Experiment #1 – Losing the Day Job

  What if your day job is riskier than you think? In this solo episode I share more about the plan to build a sustainable writing life and explain the value of intellectual property. The first experiment is all about getting rid of the day job excuse and putting the day dream of a writing life to the test. Listen in to hear me debunk the myths around making money through writing and how I’m doing so far. Transition to full-time writing with me. This is a business of writing experiment episode. You can follow my daily progress at exitplanwriter.comAs always , email me at [email protected] Or follow me on Instagram @exitplanwriter FREE: Dan Koe’s book: https://thedankoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Purpose-Profit-2.pdfWhich I strongly urge you to get in print as well, it has a special place in my bookshelf.

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