More Running

Continuing the theme in my last post about how creativity and clarity appear sometimes when I’m running, I was thinking of other things I’ve encountered along the running path. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be another of those blog posts about why everyone should be a runner. I don’t think that’s true, anyway, and I sure don’t want to write that post.

Podcasts. Some people listen to them all the time. I tend to bounce around the dial when it comes to listening to podcasts when I run. I bring this up because over the years I’ve listened to a few writing podcasts. Most of the time when I go out and run I listen to music since it allows my mind to wander, but sometimes I’m just in the mood for a good ol’ podcast.

I don’t subscribe to any but pick out episodes that intrigue me. My sister turned me onto a couple: Six Figure Authors and The Creative Penn Podcast. I’ve learned a little from both of them and I know there’s a lot more out there in the podcast universe. I guess if I was a little more dedicated to podcasts in general I’d check out more, but I also like history podcasts and enjoy those.

Without getting into it too deep, I’ve found a few good ones that talk about the business of writing and advice from other authors. The part that’s encouraging is there are people who might not become bestselling authors but can make a living, or close to it, from the craft. And maybe the best lesson I’ve learned is that I’m not alone. Other people are going and have gone through the same struggles, and that’s woth a listen.