Bestselling author Hugh Howey shares insights on self-publishing success, pricing logic, establishing a writing habit, collaboration in the creative process, and navigating the publishing industry dynamics. The episode also explores the impact of AI on employment, challenges in regulating AI technology, and reflections on religious beliefs and personal growth.

Hugh Howey had two dreams: to make a living from writing and sail around the world. In this interview, he describes how he did both, why traveling is so good for the soul, and how he sold millions of books on his own (even turning down a 7 figure book deal.)   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish  

Hugh Howey, a literary explorer, discusses his new post-apocalyptic show Silo on Apple TV+. They talk about the success of 'Wool' in self-publishing, the power of writing from vulnerability, the journey of adapting a self-published work into a TV series, Rebecca Ferguson's role and the amazing production of the show, connections between the hosts, and a discussion on the book and series of Silo.