"Don't be afraid to fail and just do what you want to do. The fear of failure holds so many people back." – Jonathan Small Award-winning author, journalist, and podcast host Jonathan Small joins the show to share his fascinating journey through the ever-evolving world of writing. From a serendipitous first interview with George Carlin to navigating the golden era of magazines, Jonathan has seen it all. He talks about the lessons he's learned from interviewing hundreds of writers, the power of origin stories, and how fear and luck play pivotal roles in a writer’s success. Whether you're an aspiring author or just love a great behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and motivation. Key Themes: The unexpected break that launched Jonathan’s writing career The golden era of magazines and its cultural impact Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome as a writer The role of luck in a successful writing career The inspiration behind his new book Right About Now Common traits of successful authors The influence of pop culture on storytelling Buy Write About Now Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EmfBqo Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781964377193 Connect with Jonathan Website: https://writeaboutnowmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writeaboutnowpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExqs0i3A8CPCBJyv7NBDjg Substack: Small Talk Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #WritingLife #AuthorInterview #JonathanSmall #CreativeProcess #Publishing #PodcastsForWriters #Storytelling #RightAboutNow #BookLovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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