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Jonathan Yanez is an author and screenwriter who owns his own publishing and production company. Current projects in development range from foreign translations and audiobooks to film and video games.
In this episode we go deep into:
- Social Media and being transparent [3:53]
- The only way to be defeated [3:28]
- Jonathan’s 5am Routine [04:32]
- Why Jonathan no longer believes in time being the most important resource [5:00]
- No one is coming to help you [5:45] - Raising kids and passing on lessons [6:00]
- The importance of self-talk [10:05]
- Discipline and extending yourself grace [11:31]
- Personal Responsibility and belief [12:23]
- Burn-out and winning the day [17:25]
- ‘Doing it All’ and time management [16:05]
- Exercise and the importance of Vitamin D [19:18]
- Giving 100% [21:24]
- Sleep Hygiene [23:21]
- Getting rid of notifications [24:25]
- Audio rights, productions and foreign translation deals [26:00]
- Failure and how to bounce back [30:00]
- Jonathan’s ‘Why’ [32:38}
- The takeaways [34:00]
Find out more about Jonathan Yanez:
WEB: https://www.jonathan-yanez.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.yanez.547
IG: https://www.instagram.com/author_jonathan_yanez/
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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
Special thanks to:
Show theme: Karl Hughes
Show editing: Sam Frost
#032: Joanna Penn – Staying ahead of the game, the realities of indie authorship, and prioritizing your health for the long-game.
#031: Tosca Lee – Learning enough to be dangerous, evolutions as a writer, and finding the joy in your work.
#030: T.W.M. Ashford – The difference between good prose and great storytelling, lessons learned from SPF, and soft relaunching your author career.
#029: Jonathan Yanez – Conquering the impossible, becoming a healthy writer, and finding freedom in sci-fi.
#028: Jeffrey A. Carver – Over a decade of publishing changes, becoming your own publisher, and the power of teaching in your own fiction.
#027: Jonathan Janz – Knowing your value, cultivating positivity, and being authentic to yourself.
#026: H.B. Lyne & Angeline Trevena – Navigating collaborations, running author events, and reviving a podcast.
#025: Brandon Ellis – The secret to marketing box sets, embracing mentorship and tutelage, and using vision boards to drive success.
#024: John L Monk – The importance of being unforgettable, writing through the tough stuff, and the reality behind rapid release.
#023: Meg Cowley – Creating an author brand, business vs art, and making the muse your b**ch.
#022: Craig Falconer – Lessons in writing Sci-Fi, modeling specific success, and quality versus quantity.
#021: Steff Green – Doubling down on what works, engaging your readers, and setting boundaries to focus on what works for you.
#020: Katie Forrest – Time Management for Writers, the only constant is change, and the benefits of saying ‘yes'.
#019: Bruce Olav Solheim – Documenting the paranormal, serving veterans with education, and trusting the muse.
#018: Welcome to 2020! – Goalsetting, productivity, and expectation management ft. Luke Kondor
Intermission: Going on Hiatus
#017: Humphrey Hawksley – Going deep with research, translating journalism to novels, and the changing nature of traditional publishing.
#016: Jon Cronshaw – Embracing the serial, using podcasts to connect with readers, and how stoicism can positively impact your writing life.
#015: Sacha Black – Becoming a rebel author, owning your fears, and following your own path.
#014: Rachael Herron – Personal branding, dominating Patreon, and prioritising your mental health to enjoy the process.
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