How to Balance Writing with a Busy Lifestyle (The Self Publishing Show, episode 320)

Michael LaRonn has no shortage of personal responsibilities, including a full-time job and small children. Even so, he’s managed to write 76 books since 2012 and build both a thriving fiction career and a business that helps authors achieve their goals.

Show Notes:
How a serious illness changed the trajectory of Michael’s life and got him on a writing path
Hacks for finding time to write in a busy life
Where Michael focuses his marketing activities
Tips for pantsing as efficiently as possible

Resources mentioned in this episode:
SPS LIVE 2022

[jeanshelbybooks]

I work, have a family, and am aspiring to be a successful author. I don’t waste any time in the day with ‘fluff’ so this really spoke to me. 😀
I have been searching for writing methods that you described…I’m subscribing to your channel!

[davidj.phifermedia]

Michael is genius level with both intelligence and organizational skills. He has a rare and gifted mind.

[margaretchase]

Absolutely helpful. I truly love how she explains and demonstrates slowly. Thank you.

[TikiriHerath]

Michael is such an amazing inspiration! Thank you for this interview.

[city]

This is how I write generally. Love it. Great show, guys 👍

[mattthompson]

Great episode, guys. And Mark is looking slimmer. 👌

[TaniasWritingRealm]

Great interview! It's true. 30 min here and there makes a difference. That's where I'm at now. I work full time, 2 boys in hockey and a medical condition. Sometimes 5 minutes is all I can take.

[louiserule]

Interesting work ethic… great.interview, as always.

[lawrencehebb]

I use a similar system with my phone and Google Docs. Granted I'm nowhere near as prolific but seven books in five years!
One drawback is getting the research right. I'm a pantser, but work hard getting research right (street names, traffic flows etc). One book I even took a virtual walk down the Portobello Rd for!

[Reneekelley]

You guys should interview Ryan Cahill. He has fantastic in his first year of publishing. And he up for numerous awards