Writing is Dumb.

Writing is Dumb.

From The Create Unknown by Unknown Media & Studio71

February 20, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

Kevin discusses insights on writing and the challenges authors face while exploring his novel 'Sleep Warrior'.

Thanks to MAINGEAR for speeding up everything for us. Check out the VYBE line that’s making up the core of Matt’s new studio -- and use code CREATE for a free additional year of warranty on desktops: https://maingear.com/ref/656/ Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecreateunknown As Matt recovers from an illness he likely picked up at some auction for 19th century farm equipment, Kevin flies solo to give us some new insights on his ongoing novel “Sleep Warrior.” To be more specific, he’s cracking down on why most writing advice doesn’t survive contact with a complicated book, and why tips from fellow authors often fall flat. We take some time for a deep dive into the plethora of writing structures and methods out there, which leads us to a bigger question: why do so many authors struggle to finish their books? Well, Kevin thinks he has a solution. He introduces us to his “sandbox theory” that just might reveal the root cause of what’s bogging all these writers down. On a more candid note, Kevin talks about how the pace of his writing has changed over the last few months, and how a recent discovery completely changed his perspective on his entire workflow. After that, we…

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: Kevin

Topics covered

  • writing advice
  • novel writing
  • sandbox theory
  • author struggles
  • writing structures
  • reader relationship

Keywords

  • writing
  • novel
  • advice
  • sandbox theory
  • Brandon Sanderson
  • author struggles
  • writing structures

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Books & works: Sleep Warrior

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