Joe Bunting
@joebunting.com
Writer, Founder, Makes Things, Dad
Wrote
The Write Structure
Crowdsourcing Paris
… other books
Built
https://thewritepractice.com
https://automatonarmy.com
https://shortfictionbreak.com
https://writecoach.ai
… other things
❤️
Books
Man U
Tech
Games
Wrote
The Write Structure
Crowdsourcing Paris
… other books
Built
https://thewritepractice.com
https://automatonarmy.com
https://shortfictionbreak.com
https://writecoach.ai
… other things
❤️
Books
Man U
Tech
Games
With any practice sometimes you have bad days, days when your game is so off you question everything. “Why am I trying to do this when I clearly suck? Should I quit? Whats the point anyway?”
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
With any practice sometimes you have bad days, days when your game is so off you question everything. “Why am I trying to do this when I clearly suck? Should I quit? Whats the point anyway?”
Hi, I'm Joe. I have some new followers, and so I thought I’d re-introduce myself. I'm a writer who lives in Atlanta. I write my own books, but I also coach writers and do a little ghostwriting.
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hi, I'm Joe. I have some new followers, and so I thought I’d re-introduce myself. I'm a writer who lives in Atlanta. I write my own books, but I also coach writers and do a little ghostwriting.
6 months ago I set what felt like an impossible goal: run a sub-20 minute 5K (6:20/mile pace).
Today I ran a race: 25:33 (8:12/mile). Not even close to the goal.
Today I ran a race: 25:33 (8:12/mile). Not even close to the goal.
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
6 months ago I set what felt like an impossible goal: run a sub-20 minute 5K (6:20/mile pace).
Today I ran a race: 25:33 (8:12/mile). Not even close to the goal.
Today I ran a race: 25:33 (8:12/mile). Not even close to the goal.
150 days of French.
Which is nice. But the real wins: ordering dinner for 8 in France (no English!), reading B2-level texts, and actually understanding French podcasts.
One hour a day for almost half a year = mostly conversational French.
Which is nice. But the real wins: ordering dinner for 8 in France (no English!), reading B2-level texts, and actually understanding French podcasts.
One hour a day for almost half a year = mostly conversational French.
October 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
150 days of French.
Which is nice. But the real wins: ordering dinner for 8 in France (no English!), reading B2-level texts, and actually understanding French podcasts.
One hour a day for almost half a year = mostly conversational French.
Which is nice. But the real wins: ordering dinner for 8 in France (no English!), reading B2-level texts, and actually understanding French podcasts.
One hour a day for almost half a year = mostly conversational French.
"I couldn't have done it without you," a coaching client told me in the book they just published. Writing isn't a solo journey. Whether it's a coach or a community (or both!), we all need people who believe in our work even when we don't.
October 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"I couldn't have done it without you," a coaching client told me in the book they just published. Writing isn't a solo journey. Whether it's a coach or a community (or both!), we all need people who believe in our work even when we don't.
Julia came to us struggling to finish her first romance novel. The biggest obstacle? She felt completely alone as a writer. 100 days later, she had a finished draft AND a community of writers celebrating her success. Writing doesn't have to be solitary.
August 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Julia came to us struggling to finish her first romance novel. The biggest obstacle? She felt completely alone as a writer. 100 days later, she had a finished draft AND a community of writers celebrating her success. Writing doesn't have to be solitary.
Sharon's story is too real. For years, the idea of writing a book intimidated her, and so she put off her dream. Then she joined 100 Day Book and finished 370-page memoir in 100 days. More importantly, she discovered a repeatable system she can use for every future book.
August 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sharon's story is too real. For years, the idea of writing a book intimidated her, and so she put off her dream. Then she joined 100 Day Book and finished 370-page memoir in 100 days. More importantly, she discovered a repeatable system she can use for every future book.
Find out more about 100 Day Book here: https://thewritepractice.com/writeabook
August 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Find out more about 100 Day Book here: https://thewritepractice.com/writeabook
What I learned about plot types completely changed how I approach writing (like did you know there are 9 types of stories, each with it's own archetypes and conventions).
August 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
What I learned about plot types completely changed how I approach writing (like did you know there are 9 types of stories, each with it's own archetypes and conventions).
Once I figured out my book's plot type, and how to use it effectively, that book I once hated became one readers loved, becoming a #1 new release.
August 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Once I figured out my book's plot type, and how to use it effectively, that book I once hated became one readers loved, becoming a #1 new release.
In 2024 I read or re-read all the Jane Austen novels, and man, Pride and Prejudice. It really is her best book. (Persuasion comes in at #2 for me, which surprised me on this latest re-read!) What's your favorite Jane Austen novel?
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In 2024 I read or re-read all the Jane Austen novels, and man, Pride and Prejudice. It really is her best book. (Persuasion comes in at #2 for me, which surprised me on this latest re-read!) What's your favorite Jane Austen novel?
I'm a little embarrassed to say I've re-read Deadly Education like 6 times. 😅 One of my favorite re-reads of 2024. What's a book or series you keep coming back to?
April 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I'm a little embarrassed to say I've re-read Deadly Education like 6 times. 😅 One of my favorite re-reads of 2024. What's a book or series you keep coming back to?
Gosh. The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik is SO good. The whole Deadly Education series is incredible, one of my favorites. I had so much fun re-reading them all in 2024. So fun and inspiring. (Naomi if you need a personal assistant, let me know.) #amreading #bestbooksof2024
April 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gosh. The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik is SO good. The whole Deadly Education series is incredible, one of my favorites. I had so much fun re-reading them all in 2024. So fun and inspiring. (Naomi if you need a personal assistant, let me know.) #amreading #bestbooksof2024
Wool by Hugh Howey is an absolute must-read if you're at all into dystopian stories (or you're watching Silo on Apple TV). I had no idea Hugh Howey was such a good writer. One of my reading highlights of 2024. (PS The rest of the series isn't quite as sharp as Wool.)
April 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Wool by Hugh Howey is an absolute must-read if you're at all into dystopian stories (or you're watching Silo on Apple TV). I had no idea Hugh Howey was such a good writer. One of my reading highlights of 2024. (PS The rest of the series isn't quite as sharp as Wool.)
Reading Northanger Abbey last year was an interesting experience. I could see Austen's voice developing, brilliant and sharp as ever, and even though the content wasn't her best, there were glimpses of her future greatness. It made me appreciate her growth as a writer.
April 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Reading Northanger Abbey last year was an interesting experience. I could see Austen's voice developing, brilliant and sharp as ever, and even though the content wasn't her best, there were glimpses of her future greatness. It made me appreciate her growth as a writer.
The Mercy of Gods started slow for me but I'm glad I stuck with it. The characters weren't exactly lovable at first but they grew on me. It's an immersive, very complex world that takes a while to unfold. That being said, would I have pushed through if it wasn't James Corey?
April 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Mercy of Gods started slow for me but I'm glad I stuck with it. The characters weren't exactly lovable at first but they grew on me. It's an immersive, very complex world that takes a while to unfold. That being said, would I have pushed through if it wasn't James Corey?
Oof, I could not finish One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Slow, stilted, I wanted to like it, but it just didn't work for me this time. Sorry! Did I miss something? ★☆☆☆☆
April 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Oof, I could not finish One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. Slow, stilted, I wanted to like it, but it just didn't work for me this time. Sorry! Did I miss something? ★☆☆☆☆
I liked Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross's first book about enemies-turned-lovers caught in a power struggle between two gods (but set in WW1 era). But I was starting to get tired of it by Ruthless Vows. It's fine, but maybe we're stretching this world a bit too thin. ★★★☆☆
April 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I liked Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross's first book about enemies-turned-lovers caught in a power struggle between two gods (but set in WW1 era). But I was starting to get tired of it by Ruthless Vows. It's fine, but maybe we're stretching this world a bit too thin. ★★★☆☆
Ok so I didn't love Aurora Rising. I think I found it randomly in a book store, and while it was kind of fun, the love story felt too Twilight-y and the LOTR/Star Wars vibes were a little too on the nose. Read if you're desparate, otherwise ⏭️ ★★★☆☆
April 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ok so I didn't love Aurora Rising. I think I found it randomly in a book store, and while it was kind of fun, the love story felt too Twilight-y and the LOTR/Star Wars vibes were a little too on the nose. Read if you're desparate, otherwise ⏭️ ★★★☆☆
The Will of the Many by James Islington was the first book I read in 2024. Great premise, kind of slow/derivative middle (are we really re-doing Red Rising?), but the ending. 😱 Insane. Can't wait for book 2. ★★★★☆
April 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Will of the Many by James Islington was the first book I read in 2024. Great premise, kind of slow/derivative middle (are we really re-doing Red Rising?), but the ending. 😱 Insane. Can't wait for book 2. ★★★★☆
I love heist stories, and I love when fantasy writers play with different plot types, so I was excited to read Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo in 2024. Not a classic imo, but fun! Love Kaz (great antihero). Love Inej. The rest, meh. ★★★☆☆
April 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I love heist stories, and I love when fantasy writers play with different plot types, so I was excited to read Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo in 2024. Not a classic imo, but fun! Love Kaz (great antihero). Love Inej. The rest, meh. ★★★☆☆
I got to read and then SEE The Merry Wives Of Windsor by Shakespeare at the RSC in Stratford and it was amazing. Definitely not his best work, but all the signature mishaps and humor. The production was incredible though. If you can make it to Stratford, you SHOULD. ★★★☆☆
April 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I got to read and then SEE The Merry Wives Of Windsor by Shakespeare at the RSC in Stratford and it was amazing. Definitely not his best work, but all the signature mishaps and humor. The production was incredible though. If you can make it to Stratford, you SHOULD. ★★★☆☆
In 2024, while living in the Cottswold's for a month, I read/re-read all of Jane Austen's novels, starting with her first — Northanger Abbey. While I didn't love so much about this book, it was cool seeing the glimpses of the brilliant writer she would become. ★★★☆☆
April 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In 2024, while living in the Cottswold's for a month, I read/re-read all of Jane Austen's novels, starting with her first — Northanger Abbey. While I didn't love so much about this book, it was cool seeing the glimpses of the brilliant writer she would become. ★★★☆☆
Vibe coding Anki decks is a cheat code.
April 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Vibe coding Anki decks is a cheat code.