The Lackadaisical Writer

The Lackadaisical Writer


Latest Episodes

S7, E121: The Final Episode
July 04, 2020

After a lot of contemplation, I decided it was time to end the podcast, so this is my heartfelt goodbye to my listeners.

S7, E120: What's Going On
May 19, 2020

This episode is all about updates on writing, my life, and the show!  It's actually a short one for a change (relatively speaking LOL).  I tried something new with the audio as well, using my headset. Not sure I like how it sounds, hmm...

S7, E119: Five Years, Seven Years
March 22, 2020

With it being Aisuru's fifth book birthday this month and this being the 7th year TLW being on the air, come July, I decided to take some time to reflect on my first five/seven years as an indie author and podcaster, and then look forward to what I hope t

S7, E118: Tools of the Trade
February 23, 2020

In this episode, I’m sharing the various tools (i.e. software, apps, and such) that I use as a writer and publisher, as well as some of my favorite tools for the financial and business side of things!  This is a "revisit" topic, though the last time I tal

S7, E117: The I, The R, and the S
January 19, 2020

It’s January, which means the start of a new year, but also the time to start thinking of that oft-dreaded thing: income taxes! In this episode, I’m breaking down why you do have to deal with filing taxes for your indie author income, how to set yourself

S6, E116: Out With 2019, In With 2020
December 22, 2019

What else would you talk about at the end of the year but taking a look back at 2019, including goal results, the year as a whole, and the financials! Then we talk about my goals, plans, and vision for 2020!

S6, E115: Best Laid Plans
November 17, 2019

This one is an off-the-cuff hodgepodge episode in which I talk about my NaNo progress, how my writing style has changed and coping with it, the lack of sales, and venting a bit about AMS ads and author advice to spend money you don't have.

S6, E114: National Novel Writing Month
October 22, 2019

Oh yeah, you know what time of year it is! With NaNoWriMo closing in fast, today it’s all about what it is, what it isn’t, why (and why not) to do it, NaNo & me, and how to get in on it if you decide to give it a whirl!

S6, E113: Pantser, Planner, What?
September 15, 2019

With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner, it seemed like a good time to discuss what we actually mean by the terms pantser, plotter, and plantser, and which one is best for writers.

S6, E112: Pseudo Q&A
August 24, 2019

Today I’m answering 15 questions about hobbies, dreams, life, reading, and writing!