Pathway into Writing

Matt Scott discusses his transformation from a corporate worker to a writer, shedding light on the multi-layered writing process and the significance of believing in oneself and taking the leap despite age or circumstances. He provides an in-depth view into his book series, which focuses on the Iranian threat to the West and takes readers on a journey through Iran, an aspect rarely spotlighted in literature.

Matt shares the valuable advice he received from established author David Baldacci and how it helped him through self-doubt and gave him confidence. He emphasizes the importance of planning, reading, character development, and being well-prepared to morph your writing dreams into reality.

As many people in the military transition from active service to civilian life, this episode is a great inspiration to those contemplating a career shift to writing, highlighting that it’s never too late.

[00:05]: Introduction

[02:15]: Podcast Sponsor Message

[04:50]: Introducing Matt Scott

[07:30]: Matt shares his bio and the Surviving the Lion’s Den series

[15:00]: How the Publishing industry works

[18:00]: Overcoming Self Doubt

[27:45]: Writing the book vs. publishing the book

[35:10]: Writing Craft and Publishing Business

[39:15]: Overview of the Surviving the Lion’s Den series

[45:05]: Ending Joke

[47:00]: Outro and Thanks