Life as a Writer with David Coggins

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(00:03:50) - (First question) - His experience having parents who work in creative fields

(00:09:20) - Finding people who expose you to interesting things

(00:12:05) - How to find an editor

(00:14:23) - The transition from writing online to writing a book

(00:17:50) - Conveying a theme effectively in a book

(00:20:20) - Documenting emotions and experiences

(00:25:50) - Balancing travel and book writing

(00:30:43) - Editing a family member’s work

(00:32:30) - Scheduled writing versus writing in the moment

(00:34:50) - Favorite types of written media

(00:36:50) - Advice for aspiring young writers

(00:41:20) - The impact of location on writing

(00:46:30) - Defining a successful book

(00:47:35) - One piece of work every creative should experience