#AmWriting

Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers and journalists in all genres, with hosts Jessica Lahey, KJ Dell'Antonia and Sarina Bowen.

amwriting.substack.com

Last refreshed: August 15th, 2025 at 7:55 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

10: #WriteNow, Feed Your Writing, with Reading, Bouncy Balls and Silence

...in which KJ abandons her To-Do List, Jess commits to writing 1,000 words a day on her vacation; and the virtues of busying the body to free the mind. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 15, 2016•35 min

9: #ActuallyTypingWords, Stay in the Chair and Write Now!

...in which Jess grapples with a perennial issue, KJ warns about using friends as writing fodder, and is it always a bad idea to procrastinate? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 08, 2016•35 min

8: #DeadofExposure, Should You Write for Free and Great Long Reads

...in which Jess's heart acts up and KJ worries about the atrophy of certain writing muscles, and inspiration striking at the wrong time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 01, 2016•37 min

7: #AmResearching, Keep Those Notes Organized, and Remember When...

...in which KJ and Jess talk about how they organize their research and wax nostalgic about their first successful pitches. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 20, 2016•31 min

6: #AmRecommending, Tech Tools (High and Low) and A Special Contest

...in which Jess reminds us that word counts are not suggestions and KJ warns of the perils of the Butterfly Effect. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 13, 2016•41 min

5: #AmConferencing, Writing it Down and Making Connections

...in which Jess and KJ go into the closet (excuse the squeaky door) and discuss the values of the writers conference, and the dangers of writing in your head. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

May 06, 2016•29 min

4: #AmInterviewing, The Art of the Interview and Ignoring the Inbox

…in which KJ shares her love of sheep and Jess offers some sensible sources for inspiration. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating #aminterviewing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 30, 2016•36 min

3: #AmOverwhelmed, Killing Other People’s Darlings and Timing Pitches

…in which KJ struggles with killing other people’s darlings and Jess waxes rhapsodic about audiobooks. #amwriting #ampitching #amprocrastinating This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 23, 2016•31 min

2: #AmPitching, Good Strategies and Unexpected Hurdles

...in which events conspire to put KJ behind on her assignments and Jess cancels plans for building a sauna. #AmPitching #AmProcrastinating #AmWriting This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 13, 2016•29 min

1: #AmProcrastinating, with Frankensock and Poop

...in which Jess discusses the allure of cow manure and KJ shows off her knitting prowess. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 03, 2016•35 min

← Prev

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android