“Write what you know. Write what you know well.” – Jerry Harwood   Today’s featured author is father, grandfather, world traveler, and middle school teacher, Jerry Harwood. Jerry and I talk about how he became a writer, the 3 things that kids need to be reminded of, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why initiative is a must as a writer. Why Jerry still considers himself a new writer even though he published multiple books. How his travels around the globe made him a better writer. The 3 things that kids need to be reminded of. What other genres he plans to explore as a writer.   Jerry’s Site: https://www.jerryharwood.com/ Jerry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jerry-Harwood/e/B0863YPCD7?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000     Resource Mentioned:   StoryADay: https://storyaday.org/category/inspiration/writing-prompts/   The opening track is titled, “Up With The Comics” by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/up-with-the-comics   You May Also Like… Ep. 342 – “Take Me Home” with Andrea Bitner (@BitnerAndrea): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-342-take-me-home-with-andrea-bitner-bitnerandrea/   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1/   Ep. 301 – “Transformative Creativity” with Firdaus Kharas (@Culture_Shift): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-301-transformative-creativity-with-firdaus-kharas-culture_shift/   72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-daniel-blanchard-dan007blanchard/   54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot/   18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks/   14 - "Reach Your Mountaintop" Jeff Davis (@JeffDavis027): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/14-reach-your-mountaintop-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027/