J. Jason Hicks on Shadow Careers, Ruinwaster's Bane, Finding Fulfillment Through Purpose, and The Power of Writing a Little Everyday

Acta Non Verba · 2025-04-16

This week J. Jason Hicks shares insights into battling resistance, the importance of daily writing practice, and the influence of authors like Steven Pressfield. Marcus and Hicks discuss how adversity can shape our paths, the significance of authentic partnerships, and practical advice for aspiring writers. Hicks also highlights his upcoming projects and how he integrates his life experiences into his work.

Episode Highlights:

09:22 The Writing Process

27:31 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose

34:55 Creating Your Universe

36:50 The Power of Daily Writing

46:07 Advice for Aspiring Authors

49:33 The Importance of a Supportive Partner

Jason Hicks studied English Literature, Political Science, and World Religions with a focus on classic literature at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Ruinwaster’s Bane: The Annals of the Last Emissary is his debut novel. He lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife and his dog. A one-eyed Boxer named Drake.

Learn more at: www.jjasonhicks.com

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ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of “Actions, not words.”

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