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Season 3, episode 5 is here!
In this conversation,
shares his winding path from growing up in Kerry to teaching abroad, then diving headfirst into writing without a safety net.We talk about his love for Substack, why humor and vulnerability matter online, and how he’s channelling his earnings into building a school with his wife.
Peter also opens up about writing his first novel, the pull of Ireland as a setting, and why being open to unexpected opportunities is at the heart of his writing life.
What we covered:
Peter’s journey from teaching English in Turkey to becoming a writer and creator on Substack
Why he values having a small but engaged community more than chasing huge subscriber numbers
The role of humor, performance, and honesty in connecting with readers online
How his personal experiences with mental health shaped his writing and outlook
The vision he and his wife have for building a school and why he wants his writing to help fund it
The long road of writing his first novel, why it will become a trilogy, and what it’s really about
His advice for aspiring writers: be open to every form of writing and stop worrying about what others think
Make sure to subscribe to Peter’s publication before you go!
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